The Ministry of Justice will relieve illegal immigrants enrolled in elementary, middle, and high schools under strict condition temporarily.
So, their parents can stay legally until their child becomes 19 years old or graduates from high school after they have paid a fine.
When
April 1, 2025 ~ March 31, 2028
Who
Foreigners must fulfill the requirement as below.
- You are one of following:
- You were born in Korea or entered Korea when you were 0 ~ 5 years old and after that, stayed here for over 6 years.
- You entered Korea when you were 6 yearls old or older and after that, stayed here for over 7 years.
- As of application date, you are attending middle school or high school or have graduated from high school.
What
1. Relief plan for child
As a child you will have a D4 visa until you graduate from high school.
If you have already graduated from high school, you can have D2 visa in case you enter college or another visa for which you meet the requirements. If you cannot have D2 and other appropriate visas, you will be able to get G1 visa for 1 year and change to another visa when you enter college or get a job.
2. Relief plan for parents
You as parents can stay until your child graduates from high school or is 19 years old with G1 visa. You can work to raise your child. Specific departure time will be set by the immigration office.
However, you must pay a fine for your illegal stay. A fine will be 30% of the normal amount and can be exempted in some cases.
How
Parents and childrean together must visit the competent immigration office and apply.
Source: The ministry of Justice
