In order to extend the period of stay, to change qualification for stay, or to get permission for activities other than those permitted, the applicant must carry ID (a passport or the certificate of alien registration) and relevant documentary evidence.

• Extension of the period of stay
  • Foreigners who are going to stay in the Republic of Korea exceeding the period of stay permitted in the previous application should get permission for the extension of the stay period.
  • Foreigners who are going to apply for the extension of the stay period should apply it during the two months’ period before the expiration of the current period of stay.
• Ward office of Dong-gu, Daegu Department of Administration & Management
  • Foreigners who are going to stop activities for which they have been permitted to stay in Korea and to start different activities that require a different qualification for stay
  • They must change their qualification for stay at the competent immigration office before starting the activities that require a new qualification for stay.
  • In case those who have been qualified for stay for diplomacy (A-1), public services (A-1) or international conventions (A-3) are going to change the qualification, they should get new qualification within 30 days from the date of change in their status.
• Permit for activities other than permitted ones
• Permit for activities other than those for which qualification for stay has been obtained
  • Foreigners who are going to do other activities while continuing activities for which they obtained qualification for stay.
  • Before starting activities other than permitted ones, the foreigners must get permission for the activities from the competent immigration office.

Daegu Immigration Office

• Address : 1012, Geomsa-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu
• Telephone : ☎ 1345
• Location : Link to location information service with maps or information in English
• Website : http://www.immigration.go.kr/indeximmeng.html