I renewed my passport. Do I need to report it to HiKora?
Yes, you must report your new passport information to HiKorea within 15 days of issuance. Failure to do so is a violation of Article 35 of the Immigration Act and can result in a fine of up to ₩1,000,000. The reporting can be done easily through the HiKorea e-Application portal without visiting the immigration office.
This is one of the most common administrative duties that foreigners in South Korea overlook. If you have received a new passport, you are legally obligated to report the change in information under the Immigration Act.
1. What is the deadline?
You must report your new passport information within 15 days from the date you received it (or the date issued on the passport).
2. What happens if I am late?
According to Article 35 of the Immigration Act, failure to report changes in registration information can result in a fine (Gwa-ryo).
- Fines: Typically start at ₩100,000 and can increase up to ₩1,000,000 depending on the duration of the delay.
3. How can I report it?
You don’t need to visit the immigration office. You can do it easily online:
- Log in to HiKorea.go.kr.
- Go to e-Application > File an e-Application.
- Select “Notification of Change in Registration Information”.
- Upload a scanned copy of your new passport’s bio-page.