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F-4 Overseas Korean 재외동포
Foreign nationals of Korean descent
Who it is for
A person who was previously Korean and has acquired nationality of a country other than the countries notified by the Minister of Justice of ROK
대한민국 국적을 보유하였던 자로서 법무부장관이 고시한 국가에 속하지 않는 국가의 국적을 취득한 자
You can
- Most jobs and business 대부분의 취업·사업
Be careful
- Some simple-labor jobs are restricted 일부 단순노무 직종 등 제한이 있어요
Key rules for all residents
- Alien registration within 90 days — If you stay more than 90 days, register at your local immigration office within 90 days of arrival. Not registering can lead to fines or removal. Book a visit on HiKorea.
- Report a move within 15 days — Registered foreigners must report a new address within 15 days, at the community center, immigration office or HiKorea.
- Extending your stay: from 4 months before expiry — Apply from 4 months before your stay ends until the expiry date (the day before, online). Late applications can be fined.
- Short trips: no re-entry permit within 1 year (F-5: 2 years) — Registered foreigners who return within 1 year of leaving (or before their stay expires, if sooner) do not need a re-entry permit. Permanent residents (F-5): 2 years. Overseas Koreans (F-4): within the permitted stay. For longer trips, get a multiple re-entry permit before leaving.
- Health insurance: automatic after 6 months — After registering and staying 6 months, you are automatically enrolled in National Health Insurance. D-2, F-6, F-5 and E-9 holders are enrolled at registration. Unpaid premiums can affect visa extensions.
Checked 2026-10-12 · This is general guidance, not legal or visa advice. Check HiKorea or call 1345. 안내이며 법률·비자 자문이 아닙니다.
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