Essential resources for preparation

Visa · Settlement Document Resources

Find Korean visa information and essential documents for settlement, work, and administration in one place.

Korean Visa Information

Core information worth checking before visa preparation

Korea visa types at a glance

Quickly check visa options for study, work, and internships.

Detailed guide by visa code

Review eligibility, stay period, and required documents by visa code.

Foreign Resident Document Roadmap

A staged checklist of key forms from entry to work and tax.

Step 1: Entry & Initial Settlement

Most urgent essential documents

Top-priority forms used right after arrival for ID issuance and housing.

Application Form (Report Form)

Core all-purpose immigration form for ARC issuance, extension, and visa change

HiKorea forms

Standard Housing Lease Agreement

Used for housing contracts; bilingual format helps reduce contract risk

MOJ standard lease form

Confirmation of Residence/Accommodation

Proof of residence when lease is not under your own name

HiKorea forms

Step 2: Work & Daily Administration

Frequently used practical forms

Frequently used forms for work, moving, and day-to-day administration.

Standard Labor Contract

Employment contract with multilingual versions provided

Work24 labor contract search

Intern Contract

Format is similar to labor contract, but title must clearly state intern contract

Report of Change of Residence

Required after moving; delayed report (over 14 days) may incur penalty

HiKorea forms

Certificate of Alien Registration

Official identity/address proof for banking and administration

Law form reference (Form 138-2)

Power of Attorney

Needed when appointing an agent for civil processing

HiKorea forms

Step 3: Tax & Annual/Special Administration

Annual or special situations

Forms needed for annual filings or specific conditions.

Income Deduction Form for Foreign Workers

Used for year-end tax settlement with annual guides

NTS English guide

Health Insurance Dependent Registration

Required when registering family dependents

Law form reference (NHIS Form 1)

Exchange of Foreign Driver's License

Used to exchange foreign license for a Korean license

Road Traffic Authority guide

Essential resources for preparation

Visa · Settlement Document Resources

Find Korean visa information and essential documents for settlement, work, and administration in one place.

Korean Visa Information

Core information worth checking before visa preparation

Korea visa types at a glance

Quickly check visa options for study, work, and internships.

Detailed guide by visa code

Review eligibility, stay period, and required documents by visa code.

Foreign Resident Document Roadmap

A staged checklist of key forms from entry to work and tax.

Step 1: Entry & Initial Settlement

Most urgent essential documents

Top-priority forms used right after arrival for ID issuance and housing.

Application Form (Report Form)

Core all-purpose immigration form for ARC issuance, extension, and visa change

HiKorea forms

Standard Housing Lease Agreement

Used for housing contracts; bilingual format helps reduce contract risk

MOJ standard lease form

Confirmation of Residence/Accommodation

Proof of residence when lease is not under your own name

HiKorea forms

Step 2: Work & Daily Administration

Frequently used practical forms

Frequently used forms for work, moving, and day-to-day administration.

Standard Labor Contract

Employment contract with multilingual versions provided

Work24 labor contract search

Intern Contract

Format is similar to labor contract, but title must clearly state intern contract

Report of Change of Residence

Required after moving; delayed report (over 14 days) may incur penalty

HiKorea forms

Certificate of Alien Registration

Official identity/address proof for banking and administration

Law form reference (Form 138-2)

Power of Attorney

Needed when appointing an agent for civil processing

HiKorea forms

Step 3: Tax & Annual/Special Administration

Annual or special situations

Forms needed for annual filings or specific conditions.

Income Deduction Form for Foreign Workers

Used for year-end tax settlement with annual guides

NTS English guide

Health Insurance Dependent Registration

Required when registering family dependents

Law form reference (NHIS Form 1)

Exchange of Foreign Driver's License

Used to exchange foreign license for a Korean license

Road Traffic Authority guide