Alien Registration Card
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Your identity card in Korea. Banks, hospitals, phone companies, and government offices all verify you with it.
📌 Key points
The card loses effect when the stay period printed on it ends. When an extension is granted, the new period is recorded on the back or a new card is issued.
📍 Where to go and get it in person
Your local immigration office (booking through HiKorea required)
⚠️ Things to watch out for
If you lost it, or it is damaged, please apply for a reissue right away. A standard-size photo is needed for the reissue.
See also
Basis
- https://www.immigration.go.kr/sites/immigration/file/photo-size.html (2026-09-01 확인)
This content was checked on 2026-09-01.