Important Changes to Korea Immigration Reporting System

Certain immigration-related changes must be reported to the Immigration Office within 15 days.

Starting Monday, June 1, 2026, the types of reports that may be submitted via fax will be limited.

Any restricted filings submitted by fax will be automatically rejected, so employers, foreign nationals, and HR personnel should be aware of the new changes.

Below is a quick overview of reporting methods available from June 1, 2026:

	In-person	Fax	Online
Report of Change to Passport Number, Issue Date, or Expiration Date (applicable to registered foreigners)	O	X	O
Report of Residential Address Change (applicable to registered foreigners)	O	X	O
Employment Change Report (applicable to employers hiring foreign nationals)	O	O	O
Internship Commencement Report and Internship Organization Change Report (applicable to D-10 visa holders)	O	O	O
Report of Change to Organization or Institution (applicable to D-1, D-2, and D-4~D-9 visa holders)	O	X	O

Given the stricter filing procedures, it is advisable to verify the appropriate submission method in advance to avoid delays or compliance issues.