South Korea: Hi Korea digital-application platform expanded

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT
Visa & immigration

South Korea — The Hi Korea online portal expanded in September 2024 to handle most visa-extension and ARC-renewal applications digitally end-to-end, including biometric pre-collection scheduling. In-person immigration-office visits required only for biometrics and specific document verification. Reduces typical extension processing time by 1–3 weeks.
Who it affects: All non-Korean applicants and Korean employers sponsoring foreign workers.
Source: Hi Korea — Korea Immigration Service (verified 2026-04-19)