How to book a visit on HiKorea

Most immigration offices in Korea need a visit reservation (방문 예약) before you go. You make it on the HiKorea website (www.hikorea.go.kr). Without a reservation, you may not be served that day.

How to book, step by step

1. 1

   Log in or sign up

   Go to www.hikorea.go.kr and log in. If it is your first time, sign up as a member first.

2. 2

   Choose “Visit reservation”

   Find the visit reservation menu on the site.

3. 3

   Select your office

   Choose the immigration office in charge of your address. If you go to the wrong office, you may not be served.

4. 4

   Choose the task

   Select the type of task, for example alien registration, extension of stay or change of status.

5. 5

   Pick a date and time

   Choose an open slot. If there are none, check again later.

6. 6

   Check the confirmation

   Check the office, date, time and task. Save or print the confirmation and bring it with you.

What to bring

• Your reservation confirmation (printed or on your phone)
• Passport and ARC (if you have one)
• Completed application form
• All documents for your task, as listed on HiKorea
• A photo, if your task needs one
• Fee (check the current fee for your task)

Tips

• Slots fill up fast. If none are open, check again later for cancellations.
• Book early, especially before a deadline such as the end of your period of stay.
• Arrive a little early on the day.
• Usually one reservation is for one task for one person. If you have more tasks or are going with family, check whether you need more reservations.
• If you cannot go, cancel your reservation so someone else can use the slot.

Can you do it online instead?

Some tasks can be done with HiKorea e-application (전자민원), without a visit. Examples include address change, some extensions and part-time work permission. Availability depends on your status, so check HiKorea first.