Immigration Office Related Vocab and Phrases

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I'm moving to Korea in a few months and I thought it would be helpful to know some words related to the Immigration office. I hope this list also can help some of you ;)

Disclaimer:

This is by no means an extensive list! As I haven't moved yet at the time of making this, I can't anticipate every word or phrase that may be used. Perhaps I will update it afterwards.

General Terms

1. 이민 (Immigration)

   • The process of moving to a new country for permanent residence.

2. 출입국 (Entry and Exit)

   • Refers to the act of entering or exiting the country.

3. 비자 (Visa)

   • A document allowing someone to enter, stay, or leave the country.

4. 체류 (Stay/Residence)

   • Refers to staying in a country for a period of time.

5. 여권 (Passport)

6. 출국 (Departure)

   • Leaving the country.

7. 입국 (Entry)

   • Entering the country.

8. 등록 (Registration)

   • The process of registering your residence or arrival in Korea.

9. 체류 기간 (Length of stay)

   • The duration one is allowed to stay in the country.

10. 영주권 (Permanent residency)

    • Legal status granted to immigrants that allows them to live and work permanently in Korea.

    
    

Common Phrases // Examples

비자를 신청하고 싶어요.

= I would like to apply for a visa.

입국 심사를 통과해야 해요.

= I need to go through immigration.

출입국 신고서를 작성해야 해요.

= I need to fill out the entry/exit declaration form.

비자 연장을 하고 싶어요.

= I would like to extend my visa.

체류 기간을 연장할 수 있나요?

= Can I extend my stay?

여권을 제시해주세요.

= Please present your passport.

영주권을 신청하고 싶어요.

= I would like to apply for permanent residency.

입국 신고를 해야 하나요?

= Do I need to declare my entry?

이민국에 가야 해요.

= I need to go to the immigration office.

여권에 도장을 찍어 주세요.

= Please stamp my passport.

이민 관련 서류를 제출해야 해요.

= I need to submit immigration-related documents.

이민 신청서를 작성해야 하나요?

= Do I need to fill out an immigration application?

비자 발급에 필요한 서류는 무엇인가요?

=What documents are required for visa issuance?

이민국에서 대기 시간이 얼마나 되나요?

= How long is the waiting time at the immigration office?

출국하기 전에 출입국 신고를 해야 해요.

= I need to do an entry/exit declaration before departing.

Vocab for Important Documents

1. 여권 사본 (Copy of passport)

2. 비자 신청서 (Visa application form)

3. 출입국 신고서 (Entry/Exit declaration form)

4. 신분증 (ID card)

5. 사진 (Photo)

6. 영주권 신청서 (Permanent residency application form)

7. 체류허가서 (Stay permit)

8. 외국인등록증 (Alien registration card)

9. 비자 연장 신청서 (Visa extension application)

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That's all for this post! I hope you found it helpful.

Immigration is a nerve wracking place. Although there should be people who speak English at Immigration, you can't fully rely on that! In that case, having these words can really help.

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