What is Hi Korea?
Hi Korea is the official online portal used by Korea’s immigration services for foreign residents in Korea. Through the site, foreigners can reserve immigration office visits, apply for visas or extensions, and access resources for living in Korea. One of its most important features is the “Reserve Visit” system, which allows users to schedule immigration appointments.
How to Reserve an Immigration Appointment through Hi Korea
| Note: You must make an appointment before visiting the Immigration Office. Walk-ins are only allowed on the last day of your visa, and even then, your application may not be accepted. |
1. Go to the Hi Korea site. Under the blue tab titled “Reserve Visit,” Click “Apply”.
2. You will be taken to the “How to Use Visit Reservation” page. Read through the information, and scroll down, check the box to agree. After that, click the right button “Visit Reservation Application (Non-member).” You cannot make an account, as you do not currently have a Resident Registration Number.
3. You will be redirected to the Identity Verification page. Choose the second tab, “Identity verification using passport number,” and once you have submitted the relevant information, click confirm.
4. On the Application Form page, make sure the ”Competent Authority” is set to your local immigration office based on your place of residence. If you are not sure, you can check your office using the Detailed Search option.
5. For the Booth Category, select “Foreigner Residence Control” (if unavailable, choose Foreign Resident Support, Residence Control, or Others).
- Under Select a Task, choose “Foreign Resident Registration.”
- For the Password, enter any 4-digit number (you will need this to cancel your reservation, so be sure to write it down.)
6. For Date of Visit, select the earliest day and date that works for you. Dates and times that are greyed out are already fully booked.
If possible, we recommend booking your appointment at least two weeks before your visit. Click confirm, and print out the reservation confirmation letter. You will have to bring the ”Appointment Receipt” to the office.
| Note: The early bird gets the worm! We recommend booking your appointment early in the day and arriving early. Each visit can take up to 12 minutes. Try to avoid times near 12:00 PM, as lunch break is from 12:00–1:00 PM. |
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