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Living in Seoul Living in Seoul 2015 Living in Seoul English Edition Living in Seoul Guide for Living in Seoul English Edition SEOUL GLOBAL CENTER | Tel_ 82-2-2075-4180 Fax_ 82-2-723-3205 http://global.seoul.go.kr English Edition contents Immigration 08 Visa 09 Stay 14 Foreign Registration 16 Overseas Koreans 18 Re-entry Permission 19 Departure 20 Q&A Transportation Accommodation 22 Using Public Transportation 38 Types of Accommodation 22 Subway 40 Types of Lease Contracts 25 Intra-city Buses 43 Real Estate Agents 27 Taxis 45 International Districts 29 Transit Cards 48 Purchase Procedures for Foreigners 30 Express Buses 49 Making the Move 31 Trains & Planes 51 Electricity 34 Q&A 51 Gas 52 Water Service 53 Q&A Garbage Disposal Communication Education Driving 56 Preparations for Garbage Collection & Banking 106 Education System 132 Driving in Seoul 57 General Waste 106 Educational Options 137 Penalty Points for Traffic Violations 57 Food Waste 66 Communication Facilities 107 Preschools 138 Penalty Points from Traffic Accidents 58 Recycling 71 Postal Services 108 Foreign Schools 139 Purchasing a Vehicle 59 Large Waste Matter 75 Telephone Services 114 Korean Language Education 144 Resident Prioritized Parking System 61 Recycling Centers and Flea Markets 78 Banking 116 Libraries & Book Stores 144 Rental Cars 63 Q&A 82 Q&A 119 Q&A 145 Motorcycles 146 Traffic Accidents 147 Q&A Employment Medical Services 86 Scope of Activities and Employment for Foreigners in Korea 122 Korean Medical System 86 Employment Procedures by Visa Status 123 Medical Services for Foreigners 89 Visa Statuses That Can Seek Employment With Approval 127 Medical Insurance 90 Labor Laws (Main Regulations) 129 Other Medical-related Information 94 Support Centers and Information Bureaus for Foreign Workers 130 Q&A 96 Four Social Insurance Programs 101 Recruiting and Employment Sites 102 Q&A 01 Leisure 150 Sports 156 Culture 161 Seoul Travel Administration 166 Shopping 176 International Marriage 171 Community 177 International Divorce 173 Q&A 179 Birth Report 179 Death Report 179 Seal Registration 180 Tax 183 Q&A Directory Immigration 212 Public Offices 220 Hospitals 221 Banks Visa 222 Culture and Tourism Stay 229 Media 230 Accommodation Foreign Registration 236 Libraries Overseas Koreans Re-entry Permission Departure Q&A 01 Immigration Living in Seoul English Edition Visa Multiple entry visas 3_Visa issuance procedure 4_Visa-free entry An individual can enter the country two or An individual who falls under one of the needs to Any visitor who enters Korea more times within the term of the visa. Place of Visa Application & Issu- following conditions can enter the country have a visa whether his/her purpose of en- ance without a visa try is to work, travel or study. A visa is af- 2_ Visa types according to The embassy or consulate of the Republic of ·Countries under visa waiver agreements fixed to the passport. Those who fall under Korea ·Designated visa-free entry one of the special cases specified in the Im- status of stay ·Frequent visitors migration Control Act are exempt from visa ※ Prior to visa issuance from a consulate over- ·Transit tourists bound for another country requirements. However, having a visa does Diplomacy/Official Mission Status seas, if necessary, an Immigration Office or a ·Japanese tourists/visitors not necessarily mean anyone with a visa can Diplomacy (A-1), Official Mission (A-2), branch of fice (only Sejong-ro, Ulsan, Donghae, ·Europe-bound Chinese transit tourists enter the Republic of Korea. In Korea, a visa Agreements (A-3) Sokcho Branches) can conduct a preliminary ·Those with special entry arrangements indicates a consul’s recommended action for inspection on the application of a foreigner entering Korea and a domestic inviter, and for Jeju Island a foreigner’s entry. Thus, during the entry in- Employment Visas issue a certificate for recognition of visa issu- ·Re-entry permit holders spection, if immigration officers find that a Temporary Employment (C-4), Professor ance (or Visa Issuance Confirmation Number). ·International treaty organization issued foreigner does not meet the requirements of (E-1), Foreign Language Teaching (E-2), The visa can be issued conveniently by sub- passport holder (LAISSEZ-PASSER) entry, the foreigner’s entry may be rejected Research (E-3), Technological Guidance mitting the ”Certificate of Visa Issuance” to ·APEC Business Travel Card holders at the discretion of the immigration officer. (E-4), Profession (E-5), Arts/Entertainment a consulate overseas. The valid term of the (Check applicable countries and free- (E-6), Specially Designated Activities (E-7), certificate is 3 months. entry qualifications on the following web- Non-professional Employment (E-9), Labor site: www.hikorea.go.kr) Aboard (E-10), Working Holiday (H-1), Documents to Submit Working Visa(H-2) ·Passport ·Visa issuance application Stay Non-profit & Short-term Stay Visas form Foreigners who intend to stay in Korea Temporary Press Coverage (C-1), Tempo- ·Required documents for should have a relevant status of stay for the rary Visiting(C-3) each status of stay (Detailed period and purpose of their stay. information can be checked Long-term Stay Visas at www.hikorea.go.kr) 1_Period of stay 1_Types of visas Culture/Arts (D-1), Study (D-2), Industrial ·Short-term stay: 90 days or less Visa Issuance Fee Training (D-3), General Training (D-4), Press ·Long-term stay: 91 days or more Single entry visas Coverage (D-5), Religious Work (D-6), ·Single entry visa (90 days or less): ·Permanent Residence: unlimited amount equivalent to $30, (91 days or Foreigners with long-term stay or perma- Only one entry is allowed within the term Supervisory Chairmanship (D-7), Business more): amount equivalent to $50 nent resident status should complete reg- of the visa (Single visas are valid for three Investment (D-8), Trade Management (D-9), · M ultiple entry visa : amount equivalent istration as a foreigner and/or Domestic months from the date of issue). Visit & Stay with Family (F-1), Residency (F-2), Family Dependency (F-3), Overseas to $80 Residency Report within 90 days of entry. Koreans (F-4), Marriage Immigration (F-6), ※ For inquiries about immigration-related information, Please call 1345 or visit www.hikorea.go.kr 8 Others (G-1) Living in Seoul 9 01 Immigration Living in Seoul English Edition 2_ Scope of Activities and participate in other activities not related to country with a new visa or get permission Domestic Employment of or not permitted within their current status, for change of visa status, which allows such he/she must request permission to change the activities. Foreigners Staying in Korea status of his/her stay. As a general rule, he/she ·A foreigner with a single entry visa (the must depart and re-enter Korea with a new ·Foreigners are allowed to stay in Korea maximum period of stay: 90 days) is not al- status that corresponds to the desired qualifi- within the scope of their status and the lowed to participate in activities beyond the cation. However, if he/she meets the require- granted period of stay. Foreigners cannot current visa status. ments for the new status without having to be involved in any political activities unless ·If the foreigner’s working hours for the ac- depart Korea, a limited change of status can the law specifically permits their political tivities beyond status of stay are longer or be made upon passing a strict examination. participation. the salary is higher than the original work- place, the activities beyond status of stay ·Foreigners who wish to obtain employment 3_Extension of Stay Application Period in Korea should have a status which is eligi- are not allowed. A foreigner who intends to continue his/her Before starting the activities of the change of ble for employment. Foreigners are allowed ·When a foreigner wants to learn Korean at stay in Korea beyond the permitted period of stay qualification, a permission of change of to work only at workplaces that have been a foreign language institute or college, or stay should receive permission for the exten- visa status must be obtained from the Immi- reported to, or designated by, a local or dis- wants to receive education on traditional sion of their stay. gration Office. trict immigration office. Korean culture or art within the period of stay, the foreigner does not need permission ·To change the company of employment, Application Period How to Apply to Change Status of Stay for activities beyond status of stay. foreigners should get permission from their Application for an extension of stay is avail- The principal or the principal’s agent should jurisdictional immigration office prior to able from two months before the expiration submit the required documents to the Immi- Application for Permission for Ac- making the change. date of stay through the expiration date. gration Office of their jurisdiction. If an individual applies for permission for an tivities Beyond the Current Status Status of Stay allowing extension of stay after the expiration date, he/ 5_ Activities Beyond the Given of Stay Employment she will be charged penalties. Status of Stay A foreigner should receive permission for ac- Temporary Employment (C-4), Professor tivities beyond the current status of stay prior ·When a foreigner staying in Korea intends (E-1), Foreign Language Teaching (E-2), How to Apply for Permission for to carrying out these activities. to carry out activities beyond his/her given Research (E-3), Technological Guidance Extension of Stay status of stay while maintaining the current (E-4), Journalism (E-5), Arts/Entertainment How to Apply for Permission for The principal or his/her agent should submit status of stay, he/she should get permission (E-6), Specially Designated Activities (E-7), required documents according to status of in advance.
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