(RC) Residence card application documents requirement

Please carefully read the guidelines below.
Copied passport
  • 1. The passport code should be clearly visible.

  • 2. Ensure no shadows or fingers are obstructing the view.

  • 3. Photos taken with mobile phones are not acceptable.

  • 4. The passport copy must be scanned at the actual size of the passport.

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Precautions:

  • 1. Ensure that the code below is not cut off.
  • 2. The document should not be tilted or facing away from the front.
  • 3. Avoid any shadows in the scanned document.
Visa grant notice

You should have received a visa grant notice certificate before entering Korea. If you do not have it, please visit the site (click here), download the document as a PDF file, and upload it to the system

Visa Grant Notice Example
ID photo
  • 1. Please do not upload photos taken by smart phone!

  • 2. The photo should measure 3.5cm × 4.5cm.

  • 3. You can obtain digital photos of the required size (3.5cm × 4.5cm) at the photo studio.

  • 4. Photos must have been taken within the last 6 months.

  • 5. Photos must have a white background.

  • 6. The applicant must be facing the camera directly.

  • 7. No sunglasses, hats, or white-colored clothing should be worn

  • 8. Previous photos used for residence card applications cannot be reused.

  • 9. Photo standards for religious attire:

    Head coverings (such as Hijab, Veil, Turban, etc.) are allowed for religious purposes under the following conditions:

      Facial features should be visible from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead.

      The full face should be visible without any shadows.

      The full face, including eyebrows, eyes, nose, and mouth, must not be covered, although covering ears is permitted.

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Residence documents
You must submit your residence documents for a contract period of 60 days or more by the supplementary deadline to avoid moving during the application period.
Residence category

University dormitory

A house with a rental contract in your name

  • 1. Rental contract

A house with a rental contract in someone else's name

  • 1. Rental contract in the name of a residence provider or a certified copy of the real estate register

  • 2. Front & back of the residence provider‘s Id card

  • 3. Confirmation of residence/Rental

Hotel

  • 1. Business registration certificate

  • 2. Monthly fee receipt

  • 3. Confirmation of residence/Rental

Enkor stay, Guest house, Share house

  • 1. Rental contract documents

  • 2. Monthly fee receipt

  • 3. Confirmation of residence/Rental

  • 4. Business registration certificate - Only if the provider is a business operator (company)

Gosiwon, Gositel

  • 1. Rental contract documents

  • 2. Monthly fee receipt

  • 3. Business registration certificate

Airbnb

  • 1. Rental contract documents

  • 2. Confirmation of residence/Rental

  • 3. Airbnb reservation confirmation (Korean or English) - Print from Airbnb

Do you need assistance in requesting documents from the provider? Click here to download a letter for document request. (Only applicable for Boarding house, Guest house, Share house, Enkor stay, Ghosiwon, Ghositel, and Airbnb)
Download documents

You can download the required documents for filling and submission.

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