When and how do I reissue (renew) my F-5 permanent resident card?

You must get your permanent resident card (F-5) reissued within 10 years of the issue date. Before the validity period ends, visit in person the immigration office with jurisdiction over your address (출입국·외국인관서) and apply.

Prepare these documents

• Basic documents (integrated application form, passport, alien registration card or permanent resident card, fee, 1 photo)
• Proof of residence: a jeonse/monthly rent contract, a housing provision confirmation, etc. You do not need to submit this if your reported address has not changed.

The fee is usually 35,000 KRW. Pay this fee in cash or with revenue stamps.

Steps to apply

1. Check the expiry date on the back of your permanent resident card.
2. Before the expiry date, go to the immigration office (immigration office, branch office, or field office) with jurisdiction over your address (출입국·외국인청). For the first reissue, you can apply at a separate counter without an online visit reservation.
3. Submit your documents and receive your new permanent resident card (valid for 10 years).

⚠️ Points to note

• You cannot apply online (e-civil service). Immigration agencies also cannot apply for you. The foreigner must go in person.
• If you miss the deadline, you may face a fine of up to 2,000,000 KRW (administrative penalty).
• Cards issued before 2018.9.21 (registration card type) have a special rule. If 10 years have already passed since you got it, get it reissued within 2 years after that. If 10 years have not yet passed, get it reissued within 2 years from the day it reaches 10 years.
• At reissue, the office checks whether there is a ground for deportation, cancellation, or loss of status, and whether you reported changes to your registration details and address. If your passport information or address changed and you did not report it, report it first. Report a change in alien registration details (such as passport information) within 15 days. Report a change of address within 15 days of moving to the new address. The fines for not reporting are up to 2,000,000 KRW and up to 1,000,000 KRW, respectively.
• If you leave Korea and do not return within the re-entry exemption period (2 years), you may lose your permanent resident status. If you get a re-entry permit, you can return within the period of that permit.

Check the location of the nearest immigration office and whether you can visit at HiKorea (hikorea.go.kr) or the Immigration Contact Center (외국인종합안내센터) (1345).