Freshness tracker · KRSouth Korea

Alien Registration Card renewal window extended

In force Residency

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.

Sources

Primary: Hi Korea — Korea Immigration Service ↗

Verified 2026-04-19 · methodology · report a correction