Fee Increase for Foreign Residence Cards and Overseas Korean Residence Cards Starting January 2025

Beginning January 1, 2025, the issuance fee for Foreign Residence Cards, including Permanent Residence Cards and Overseas Korean Residence Cards will increase. The new cards will feature an integrated IC chip to store the Personal Identification Number (PIN), which is currently required for issuing mobile Foreign Residence Cards.

The new issuance fee will be 35,000 won, up from the previous fee of 30,000 won.

Existing Foreign Residence Cards will remain valid and do not need to be replaced unless they expire or other specific circumstances arise. However, if cardholders choose to reissue their card, the updated fee will apply.