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I am currently staying in Korea with a visa, but have recently learned that my period of stay will come to an end soon. How can I extend my stay (or visa)?

A foreigner wanting to stay longer than his/her original period of stay must apply for authorization of visa extension before its expiration.

1. Scope of Applicant A visa extension application must be made by the visa holder himself/herself. If the applicant is under the age of 17 and does not apply for a visa extension, his/her parent, de facto dependent, sibling, guarantor, or cohabitant shall apply for a visa extension.

2. Submission of Documents A foreigner requesting for visa extension authorization must submit the following x-documents to the immigration center / foreign office before its expiration: Application for authorization for an extension of stay Documents required for each visa status

For details about visa extension, please visit or contact: HiKorea website (www.hikorea.go.kr) – Immigration/Stay Guide – Foreigner Stay – Extension of stay Immigration Contact Center (☎ 1345)

For detailed legal information, please refer to “Visa, Passport” on easylaw.go.kr.