South Korea: Alien Registration Card renewal window extended

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT
Residency

South Korea — The renewal window for ARC and re-entry permits was extended from June 2024, allowing applications up to 4 months before expiry (previously 2 months). Reduces overstay risk caused by Korea Immigration Service processing delays — a recurrent applicant complaint through 2023.
Who it affects: All long-term non-Korean residents holding Alien Registration Cards.
Source: Hi Korea — Korea Immigration Service (verified 2026-04-19)