Notice from HiKorea (Korea Immigration Service)

 Notice on Suspension of Re-Entry Permit Exemption and Submission of Diagnosis for Re-Entry of Long-term Stayers

1. Suspension of Re-Entry Permit Exemption and Application for Re-Entry Permit

▪ Beginning June 1, 2020, registered aliens who are seeking re-entry into the ROK after departure are required to obtain a Re-Entry Permit in accordance with Article 30 of the Immigration Act, and leaving the Republic of Korea without a Re-Entry Permit will result in cancellation of Alien Registration.

▪ Yet, those with Diplomats (A-1), Government Officials (A-2, A-3) or Overseas Korean (F-4) status do not need to apply for a Re-Entry Permit, and are allowed to re-enter the ROK as previously done.

▪ Re-Entry Permit can be applied for at immigration offices across the nation including at the airports.

2. Submission of Diagnosis for Re-Entry of Long-term Stayers

▪ Beginning June 1, 2020, registered aliens (except Diplomats (A-1), Government Officials (A-2, A-3) and Overseas Korean (F-4) status) seeking re-entry into the ROK after departure are required to undergo a medical examination related to COVID-19 within 48 hours prior to the date of departure for the ROK and carry and present a medical certificate (diagnosis) detailing the results to re-enter the ROK. 

■ If you have any inquiries regarding above, contact Korea Immigration Service (Immigration Contact Center) domestically call ☎ 1345 (no area code) or internationally call ☎ +82-2-6908-1345 for further details.

Check the latest information from Hikorea : https://www.hikorea.go.kr/Main.pt?locale=en 

Link to HiKorea Notice :

1. Notice : https://www.hikorea.go.kr/board/BoardNtcDetailR.pt?BBS_SEQ=2&BBS_GB_CD=BS10&NTCCTT_SEQ=142&page=1 

2. QnA : https://www.hikorea.go.kr/board/BoardNtcDetailR.pt?BBS_SEQ=2&BBS_GB_CD=BS10&NTCCTT_SEQ=141&page=1

Link to Korea Immigration Service Notice :

1. Notice: http://www.immigration.go.kr/immigration_eng/index.do 

2. Exemption: http://www.immigration.go.kr/immigration_eng/1832/subview.do?enc=Zm5jdDF8QEB8JTJGYmJzJTJGaW1taWdyYXRpb25fZW5nJTJGMjI5JTJGNTI1NTc0JTJGYXJ0Y2xWaWV3LmRvJTNG