The Korean government announced that on March 21, 2022, all fully vaccinated inbound travelers who have registered with Korea health authors will no longer have to self-quarantine upon arrival. Additionally, starting on April 1, 2022, individuals arriving in Korea will… Read more »
Effective from July 1, 2021, the South Korean government has lifted the mandatory 2-weeks quarantine for foreign arrivals who have been fully vaccinated from other countries against Covid19. This applies to South Korean citizens, visa exempt travelers (B-1, B2), short… Read more »
The Korean national Assembly is debating tougher penalties for the employers of illegal residents. For those voluntarily reporting illegal residence by February 28, 2020, penalties will be reduced or exempted. Penalty Increases Illegal residents are currently subject to fines ranging… Read more »
Previously, if a South Korean company’s tax payments were unsettled, they were given a verbal warning, though the visa would still be processed. Effective November 18, 2019, the authorities will no longer process a foreign national’s VIN and/or ARC extension… Read more »
The Korean government has recently implemented a new change regarding national health insurance. Foreign nationals residing in South Korea for more than 6 months will automatically be subscribed to the national health insurance of Korea from July 16, 2019. Foreign… Read more »
In its latest Visa Issuance Guidance Manual issued on March 20, 2017 (the “Guidelines”), Korean immigration clarified, and in effect, narrowed the scope of permissible activities under the visa waiver status and C-3-4 short-term business visa, by classifying “for-profit activities”… Read more »
Effective March 1, 2017, foreign nationals qualifying for a five-year multiple-entry visa as frequent visitors to South Korea will have to apply for this visa at a Korean consulate before travelling, rather than receiving it at the port of entry… Read more »
From September 14th to the 16th, all government and non-government offices in South Korea will close in observance of the Mid-Autumn Festival, which celebrates the autumn harvests. All applicants and employers seeking work permits and other services should expect delays… Read more »
Foreign nationals who have resided in high-burden tuberculosis (TB) countries will now be required to undergo TB testing and show proof of the issued Certificate of Health when applying for various immigration services. The following countries are deemed as high-burden… Read more »
A recent change by the Seoul Office of the South Korean Immigration Service has declared the following change to the collection of Alien Registration Cards (ARC): depending on the type of visa one holds, he/she may no longer delegate a… Read more »
