Child born in Korea with foreign nationality — getting their status of stay
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If both parents are foreign nationals, a child born in Korea must be granted a status of stay — apply within 90 days of birth.
Deadline
You must also register the birth at your embassy. If one parent is Korean, this procedure does not apply — file a Korean birth report (1 month) instead.
📍 Where to go
The immigration office for your address
❗ What happens if you don't
Missing the deadline is a violation of the Immigration Act and carries a penalty payment.
See also
Basis
- 출입국관리법 제23조(체류자격 부여) 제1항 제1호 (법제처 국가법령정보센터, 시행 2026-01-23)
This content was checked on 2026-10-03.