Registered foreigners between 6 and 18 ages must report school enrollment to the immigration office.
Who
Registered foreigners between the ages of 6 and 18
What
You have to report whether you are attending school or not to the competent immigration office.
The schools subject to reporting are as follows.
- Elementary School
- Middle school
- High school
- Alternative school
- Foreigner school
When
If you are entering elementary, middle, or high school for the first time, or you have entered a higher school (eg. middle school → high school), you have to report it within 15 days.
- You don't have to report the grade change. eg. 1st grade → 2nd grade → 3rd grade
- You have to report the school change.
Even if you are not currently attending school, you have to report it within 15 days. eg) homeschooling, withdrawal
- You don't have to report the graduate.
You also have to report school enrollment in case of application as below.
- Foreigner registration
- Application regarding status of stay
Required documents
- Report form (PDF)
- Certificate of enrollment which is issued by the school
*Non-schoolers don't have to submit a certificate of enrollment.
Report procedure
Visit the competent immigration office or report via e-fax (1577-1346)
If you are under the age of 17 (up to the age of 16), your parents, etc. can make a report on your behalf.