Certificate of Alien Registration Facts Guide
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A certificate of alien registration facts is a document that proves that you have completed alien registration. This guide sets out where to get it, who can apply, the statutory fee, and the Government24 online issuance guide.
What It Is and When You Need It
- The certificate of alien registration facts (Certificate of Alien Registration Fact) is a certificate issued under the Immigration Act.
- When you report a seal, the alien registration card or the certificate of alien registration facts can be used as ID. However, this applies only when you visit in person (seal registration guide).
Where to Get It
- You get it at an immigration and foreigner office, a city, county or district office, or an eup, myeon or dong community center.
- Government24 also has a guide (Government24 guide).
Who Can Apply
- The person themselves, a legal representative, or a person authorized by them can apply.
- An in-person application requires ID.
Statutory Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Issuance | 2,000 KRW per 1 copy |
| Viewing | 1,000 KRW per 1 case per 1 view |
| Government24 guide | 2,000 KRW per 1 case |
- The fee is waived when the certificate is viewed or issued as an electronic document; other issuance costs 2,000 KRW per copy.
- There are also persons exempt, such as persons of national merit.
Deadline
- Check with the place of submission whether it sets a validity period counted from the issue date.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the fee for a certificate of alien registration facts?
Issuance is 2,000 KRW per 1 copy and viewing is 1,000 KRW per 1 case per 1 view. The Government24 guide also shows 2,000 KRW per 1 case.
Is the fee waived for online issuance?
The fee is waived when the certificate is viewed or issued as an electronic document; other issuance costs 2,000 KRW per copy.
Where do I get it?
You get it at an immigration and foreigner office, a city, county or district office, or an eup, myeon or dong community center, and Government24 also has a guide.
Who can apply?
The person themselves, a legal representative, or a person authorized by them.
Can I use it for seal registration?
When you report a seal, the alien registration card or the certificate of alien registration facts can be used as ID, and this applies only when you visit in person.
Does it have a validity period?
Check with the place of submission.
Related Guides
- Certificate of Entry and Exit Facts Fee, where to get it, who can apply, and the link to driver license exchange
- Seal Registration for Foreigners (Making a Registered Seal) How to write the name on an English seal, where to register, what to bring, seal size, and time needed
- Alien Registration Card Reissue Reissue fee, where to apply, what to bring
Check on the official sites
Apply or get the document on the official sites below. Links open in a new tab.