Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Lithuania

Q. Who needs to apply for Alien Registration Card (ARC)?

- Foreigners who will be staying in Korea for more than 90 days (i.e. work/study) are required to apply for Alien Registration Card (ARC).

* Holders of A-1, A-2 and A-3 visa are exempted from this requirement.

Q. When to apply?

- Foreigners must register themselves within 90 days from their arrival date.

Q. Where to apply?

- Local immigration office or branch office under relevant jurisdiction.

* Visit http://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/GvrnSrchPageR_en.pt for the list of immigration-related offices in Korea.

Q. Return of ARC

- ARC must be returned to the Immigration Office / immigration officer at the departure airport or port upon final departure.

- Failure to return ARC will result in fine.

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- For more information, please contact Immigration Call Center at 1345 (calling within Korea).

- Please note that ARC CANNOT be done at the Korean Embassy in Lithuania.

- Please visit Korean Immigration's website (www.hikorea.go.kr) for more information.