When and where do I report a change of residence after I move?
Based on: Korea Law Information Center (국가법령정보센터), Immigration Act (출입국관리법) (Act No. 21857, in force 2026.10.2.), Articles 36 and 88-2 (checked 2026.10.29) · Seoul Metropolitan Government My Seoul Plus (마이서울플러스, Seoul Global Center), information by field, 'Immigration and Stay > Reporting a Change of Residence' (checked 2026.10.29)When you move, you must report your change of residence within 15 days from the day you move to the new address. This is the same for all visa statuses with a foreigner registration. If you do not report within the deadline, you may be fined.
Where you can report
- The community service center (주민센터, administrative welfare center) for your new address
- The immigration office (출입국·외국인청, office or branch) that covers your new address
- Online at HiKorea (hikorea.go.kr) (whether you can report online may depend on your visa status and other conditions)
The change of residence report replaces the resident registration move-in report. So you only need to report once at the community service center.
Documents to prepare
- Alien registration card or passport: Submit it when you report. They write the changes on it and return it
- Change of residence report form: Submit it only when needed. It is available at the counter
- A document that confirms your new address: Lease contract, housing provision confirmation, dormitory fee receipt, etc.
There is no fee.
⚠️ Things to note
If you have a mobile alien registration card and report through an online service, the changes are applied to your mobile card right away.
Mark day 15 from your moving date on your calendar in advance. Then go to a nearby community service center or report on HiKorea. Please check once more with HiKorea or 1345 for exact details.
Sources
- 출입국관리법 - 체류지 변경신고(제36조)와 주민등록·전입신고 갈음(제88조의2) › 제36조Report to the community service center at your new residence or the immigration office in charge within 15 days from the day you move in
- 외국인 체류지 변경 신고(이사 후 15일 이내) (서울시) › 신고 기관·준비 서류Report at the immigration office, community service center, or Government24 (정부24); prepare your passport or registration card and a document confirming your new address
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