Visum in Korea verlängern — vollständiger Leitfaden
Die Visumsverlängerung erfolgt beim Einwanderungsamt in Korea. Dieser Leitfaden erklärt Fristen, Dokumente und das Verfahren.
Prüfung und Quellenbasis
Geprüft anhand von
James Chae, 행정사 (Korean Licensed Administrative Attorney). Lizenznr. 220-06-06463 · 대한행정사회 (Korean Administrative Agents Association). Geprueft anhand des HiKorea 사증·체류업무 자격별 안내 매뉴얼 und mit Veroeffentlichungen des Justizministeriums abgeglichen.
Zuletzt geprüft
4. September 2026
Quellenbasis
Hinweis vor Antragstellung
Anforderungen koennen je nach Staatsangehoerigkeit, zustaendiger Einwanderungsbehoerde und Einreichungsweg variieren. Bestaetigen Sie die genauen Anforderungen vor der Antragstellung bei HiKorea, dem zustaendigen koreanischen Konsulat oder einem lizenzierten Einwanderungsspezialisten.
Wann beantragen?
Beantragen Sie die Verlängerung mindestens 2 Monate vor Ablauf — früher ist besser. Die Bearbeitungszeit variiert.
Online-Antrag über HiKorea
Viele Visumsverlängerungen können online über HiKorea (hikorea.go.kr) beantragt werden. Scannen Sie alle Dokumente und laden Sie sie hoch.
Schritt-für-Schritt-Prozess
Check your current expiry date
Find the stay period end date on your Alien Registration Card (ARC). Set a reminder 6 weeks before that date — this is your target application window.
Identify required documents
Core documents for every extension: passport, ARC, application form (별지 제34호 서식 — available on HiKorea or at the office), passport photo, and the application fee (₩60,000 for most extensions; ₩30,000 for some short-term types). Visa-specific additions: E-series work visas require an employment contract, business registration, tax payment certificate, and insurance proof from your employer. D-2 requires a current enrollment certificate. F-2 requires a points recalculation. Check your specific visa type's requirements on the HiKorea portal or ask your employer's HR.
Book an appointment (if going in person)
Visit hikorea.go.kr or call 1345 (the Korean immigration helpline) to book an appointment at your nearest immigration office. Appointment availability varies by location — popular offices like Seoul (양천구) can book up 3–4 weeks ahead. You can also use the immigration office's on-site kiosk queue on the day, but waits can be 2–4 hours.
Submit your application
At the office: hand over your documents at the counter. The officer will review completeness and issue a receipt. Online (HiKorea): upload documents, pay the fee electronically, and submit. If the online system flags a problem, you will need to visit in person. Remember that once the application is accepted, the government fee is generally non-refundable even if the case later fails.
Pick up your updated ARC
Once approved (typically 1–5 business days for most visa types, up to 3 weeks for complex cases), return to the immigration office to collect your updated ARC with the new expiry date — or receive a notification to pick it up. Bring your passport and the receipt.
Tipps von 행정사
Never rely on your employer or school to remind you — track your own ARC expiry date in your phone calendar.
If your employer has changed since your last extension, you need to file a workplace change report (근무처 변경신고) before or alongside the extension.
Document freshness matters: most Korean-issued supporting documents (enrollment certificate, tax certificate, business registration) must be issued within 3 months of the application date.
Do not leave Korea while the extension is pending unless immigration explicitly confirms your case will survive departure.
If you are from a TB high-risk country, verify whether your extension or status-change filing triggers a new TB certificate before the appointment.
The 1345 immigration helpline has English, Chinese, and Vietnamese support — use it if you are unsure about any step.
If you are close to the deadline and cannot book an appointment in time, go to the office early (before 9am) and queue for a same-day number.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
Was passiert bei verspätetem Antrag?
Überziehung führt zu Bußgeldern, Einwanderungseintrag und möglichem Wiedereinreiseverbot.