{"id":255,"date":"2026-06-30T14:49:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T05:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/a-blog.enko.kr\/?p=255"},"modified":"2026-06-30T14:49:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T05:49:44","slug":"how-to-get-your-residence-card-in-korea-2025-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stay.enko.kr\/blog\/how-to-get-your-residence-card-in-korea-2025-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Your Residence Card in Korea \u2013 2025 Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A simple guide to getting your ARC, opening a bank account, and signing up for health insurance in Korea perfect for expats, students<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/stay.enko.kr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Stay-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stay.enko.kr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Stay-1.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/stay.enko.kr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Stay-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stay.enko.kr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Stay-1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stay.enko.kr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Stay-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stay.enko.kr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Stay-1-1536x806.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stay.enko.kr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Stay-1-2048x1075.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re planning to <strong>stay in South Korea for more than 90 days<\/strong>, as a student, remote worker, English teacher, or digital nomad, <strong>getting a Residence Card (RC)<\/strong> is essential. Formerly known as the Alien Registration Card (ARC), this card is your official ID in Korea and opens the door to many vital services like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Renting long-term housing<br>\u2705 Opening a Korean bank account<br>\u2705 Subscribing to mobile SIM plans<br>\u2705 Signing up for health insurance<br>\u2705 Using apps like Naver, Coupang, Yogiyo, or Baemin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re living in a <strong>rental apartment in Seoul<\/strong> or a guesthouse in Busan, this guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to get your Residence Card quickly and stress-free<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/enkor-blog.s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com\/alien_registration_card_featured_image_1280x720_1_939de5f8a1.webp\" alt=\"alien-registration-card-featured-image-1280x720-1.webp\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Need_a_Residence_Card\"><\/span><strong>Do You Need a Residence Card?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You <strong>must apply<\/strong> for a Residence Card <strong>within 90 days<\/strong> of entering Korea if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You hold a <strong>D visa (student, work, etc.)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You hold a <strong>H-1 visa (working \/ holiday)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;re staying <strong>longer than 90 days<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;re not on a tourist visa (B-2) or exempted visa (A-1 to A-3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\uded1 <strong>Tourists or short-term visitors do not need this card.<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Don\u2019t wait too long<\/strong>, apply early to avoid fines or administrative headaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8D_Connect_It_to_Your_Accommodation\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Connect It to Your Accommodation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you apply for your Residence Card, you\u2019ll need to <strong>prove your address<\/strong> in Korea. That\u2019s where our platform comes in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 We provide <strong>official proof of address<\/strong> for monthly or long-term rentals<br>\u2705 Our listings are <strong>Residence Card\u2013friendly<\/strong> (we support foreign tenants!)<br>\u2705 Get <strong>digital copies of your lease<\/strong> to include with your immigration documents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\ud83d\udc49 <\/em><strong><em>Browse our verified apartments for foreigners<\/em><\/strong><em> in Seoul and major cities like Busan<\/em><strong><em>. Click below<\/em><\/strong><em> to start booking today.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stay.enko.kr\/map-search?zoom=12&amp;center=%257B%2522lat%2522%253A37.55155583040878%252C%2522lng%2522%253A126.98673954506272%257D&amp;utm_source=guest_blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=inblog&amp;utm_content=%20residence-card-in-korea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/enkor-blog.s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com\/Banner_housing_001_dacfedea7a.jpeg\" alt=\"Banner housing.001.jpeg\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Book_an_Immigration_Appointment_Online_HiKorea\"><\/span><strong>How to Book an Immigration Appointment Online (HiKorea)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You <strong>must book a visit<\/strong>, walk-ins are rarely accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step\"><\/span><strong>Step-by-Step:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hikorea.go.kr\/Main.pt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HiKorea.go.kr<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set your language to English (top right corner)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to \u2192 <strong>Reserve Visit<\/strong> \u2192 \u201cVisit Reservation (Non-member)\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/enkor-blog.s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com\/1_2048x1147_aea2238740.webp\" alt=\"1-2048x1147.webp\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/enkor-blog.s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com\/Screenshot_2021_04_09_155336_6804c57c9e.webp\" alt=\"Screenshot-2021-04-09-155336.webp\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Select <strong>passport-based login<\/strong> (\uc5ec\uad8c\ubc88\ud638 \uc2e0\uc6d0\uc778\uc99d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/enkor-blog.s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com\/Screenshot_2021_04_09_155041_d8fecf2b16.webp\" alt=\"Screenshot-2021-04-09-155041.webp\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. Choose your <strong>local immigration office<\/strong> (based on your residence)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/enkor-blog.s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com\/4_63d8e87342.webp\" alt=\"4.webp\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After pressing on <strong>\u201cDate of visit\u201d<\/strong> a pop-up window will appear. Choose the time and date you wish to visit to the immigration office and then click <strong>\u201cClose\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/enkor-blog.s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com\/5_378c5eb668.webp\" alt=\"5.webp\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6. Select a date\/time \u2192 click <strong>Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7. Print your confirmation or take a screenshot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u23f0 <strong>Appointments can take 1\u20134 weeks<\/strong>, especially in high-demand districts like Gangnam, Mapo, or Jongno.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Bring_to_the_Immigration_Office\"><\/span><strong>What to Bring to the Immigration Office<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Required_documents_general\"><\/span><strong>Required documents (general):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 Passport + copy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Passport photo (35mm x 45mm, white background).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Some immigration offices are equipped with Photo Booth. But make sure to come early enough to make them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 Application form (download or fill on-site)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 \u20a930,000 fee (in cash) +\u20a94,000 if you want delivery to your home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 <strong>Proof of residence<\/strong> (rental contract, school dorm certificate, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfeb Students: bring Certificate of Admission + school\u2019s business registration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udce2 If you\u2019re staying in one of our rentals, we\u2019ll help you prepare your <strong>proof of residence<\/strong> letter (\uc601\ubb38 \uac70\uc8fc\ud655\uc778\uc11c).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Immigration_Office_Tips_Based_on_Mapo-gu_Experience\"><\/span><strong>Immigration Office Tips (Based on Mapo-gu Experience)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re living in Seoul (e.g., Mapo, Gangnam, or Hongdae), you&#8217;ll likely visit the <strong>Seoul Southern Immigration Office<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd58 Arrive <strong>20 minutes early<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udcb8 Bring <strong>exact cash<\/strong>\u2014some ATM don\u2019t give change<br>\ud83d\udcc4 Copies can be made at a small bank on-site (\u20a9500)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc Tip: If you forgot something, don\u2019t panic. Staff will guide you and may let you go pay or reprint nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Receiving_Your_Residence_Card\"><\/span><strong>Receiving Your Residence Card<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll receive your RC:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udcec Within <strong>1\u20134 weeks<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfe0 At your rental\u2019s address if you selected home delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfe2 Or by returning to the immigration office with a pickup slip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure someone is home or that your <strong>rental has a mail drop<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_to_Renew_Replace_or_Update_Your_Card\"><\/span><strong>Need to Renew, Replace or Update Your Card?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just revisit HiKorea and choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Extension of Status<\/strong> \u2192 for visa extensions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Re-issuance<\/strong> \u2192 for lost\/stolen cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change of Status<\/strong> \u2192 if your visa type has changed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll follow a similar process to the one above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Housing_Easy_Book_a_Residence_Card%E2%80%93Friendly_Apartment\"><\/span><strong>Make Housing Easy: Book a Residence Card\u2013Friendly Apartment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applying for a Residence Card is already stressful, <strong>don\u2019t let housing be too<\/strong>. We simplify the rental process for foreigners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83e\uddfe Lease contracts accepted by immigration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcc4 Help preparing address verification documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd10 Safe and secure listings near universities, business districts, and embassies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%9E_Need_Help\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcde <strong>Need Help?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Call the <strong>Immigration Contact Center<\/strong>: \u260e\ufe0f 1345 (multilingual support)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask your landlord or housing platform (like us) for help with <strong>residency paperwork<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re a <strong>new resident in Korea<\/strong>, especially in cities like Seoul, Busan, or Incheon, <strong>getting your Residence Card is a crucial first step<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Don\u2019t forget:<\/strong> your <strong>accommodation must be registered<\/strong> to prove your address. Our platform ensures your lease is immigration-compliant, <strong>so you can focus on settling in, not stressing out<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opening_a_Bank_Account\"><\/span><strong>Opening a Bank Account<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Check-out our complete guide to open a bank account : <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/stay.enko.kr\/blog\/opening-bank-account-south-korea\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re a new resident in Korea, especially in cities like Seoul, Busan, or Incheon, getting your Residence Card is a crucial first step.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applying_For_Insurance\"><\/span><strong>Applying For Insurance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is basically the same thing as creating a bank account! 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