Everyday admin and public services
Move-in reports, certificates and taxes mostly run through Government24. Local foreigner support centres are the most underused resource.
Typical cost: Small certificate fees · Time needed: 10 minutes online, 30 minutes in person
Steps
- File a move-in report — Required within a set period after moving and tied to deposit protection. File on Government24 or at your community centre.
- Report your change of residence — Foreign residents must report address changes to immigration. Check the rule on HiKorea.
- Register with a foreign resident support centre — City centres offer free interpretation, Korean classes and legal or labour counselling.
- Understand taxes and year-end settlement — Employees may go through year-end settlement, and tax treaties can apply. Ask HR or a tax adviser.
What to bring
- ARC
- Lease agreement
- Digital certificate or simple authentication
Good to know
- Online services often break on identity verification. Visiting the community centre is usually faster.
- For labour issues, the Ministry of Employment and Labour hotline 1350 offers multilingual counselling.
Official sources
Visa, tax and legal rules change often. This page is general information — always confirm with the official bodies linked above.