Report your new address after moving

Moved to a new home? Registered foreigners must report the new address within 15 days of moving in. Here are three ways to report, what to bring, and why it also helps protect your deposit.

Updated Oct 21, 2026As of Oct 20264 min read

If you have an ARC and move to a new home, you must report your change of residence (체류지 변경신고). Under the Immigration Act (Article 36), you must report within 15 days of moving in.

The 15 days start from the day you move in. If you report late, you can get a fine. Do it in your first week if you can.

Three ways to report

Where	How	Good to know
HiKorea e-application	Log in at www.hikorea.go.kr, report the change of residence online and upload proof of your new home.	No visit needed. You need a HiKorea account.
Community service center (주민센터) of your new address	Visit the center with your documents.	Usually close to home. You can also ask about a fixed-date stamp there.
Immigration office	Book a visit on HiKorea and go to the office for your new address.	Useful if you have other immigration tasks at the same time.

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Checklist: what you need

Your ARC
Renting a home: your lease contract
Living in a dormitory: a dorm certificate
Living in housing provided by someone else (a relative, friend or employer): an accommodation confirmation from that person

Step by step

1
Note your move-in date
Write down the day you moved in. Your 15 days start from this day.
2
Prepare documents
Get your ARC and the right proof of residence for your situation.
3
Report
Apply on HiKorea, or visit the community service center or the immigration office for your new address.
4
Check your ARC
Your new address is recorded and shown on the back of your ARC. If your card still shows the old address, ask the office or the community service center.
5
Tell others
Give your new address to your school or employer, your bank and your phone carrier.

It also helps protect your deposit

Your address report also works as a move-in report (전입신고) for lease protection. Together with a fixed-date stamp (확정일자) on your lease contract, it helps protect your deposit if there is a problem with the home later. You can ask about the fixed-date stamp at the community service center. The rules are detailed, so check the official guide or ask an expert before you sign a lease.

Moving soon? Prepare your documents before moving day. Then you can report in the first few days and not worry about the deadline.

Official sources

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General information only. Rules change and depend on your situation — talk to an expert before you act.

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