Korean phrases

Korean for immigration and visas.

Phrases for the immigration office, HiKorea appointments and health checks.

Where you'll use them: Immigration office, airport arrivals, approved clinics

Phrases to say.

  • 외국인등록하러 왔어요
    Oegugin deungnok-hareo wasseoyo
    I'm here to register as a foreign resident (ARC).
  • 예약했어요
    Yeyakhaesseoyo
    I have an appointment.
  • 번호표 어디서 뽑아요?
    Beonhopyo eodiseo ppobayo?
    Where do I take a queue ticket?
  • 서류가 더 필요해요?
    Seoryuga deo piryohaeyo?
    Do you need any more documents?
  • 언제 나와요?
    Eonje nawayo?
    When will it be ready?
  • 건강검진 받으러 왔어요
    Geongang geomjin badeureo wasseoyo
    I'm here for a health check.

Words you'll see.

  • 비자
    bija
    visa
  • 외국인등록증
    oegugin deungnokjeung
    residence card (ARC)
  • 여권
    yeogwon
    passport
  • 출입국
    churipguk
    immigration
  • 체류기간
    cheryu gigan
    period of stay

Romanisation is only a bridge. Listen to native audio, and for legal, medical or contract matters ask for language support rather than relying on these phrases.