Staying Compliant in Korea as a Student (Singapore) 2026: Extensions, Address Changes, Part-Time Rules, and a Visa Navigator Workflow
TL;DR
Use this official page as your baseline checklist: https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/life/residenceAndStayInfo.do For arrival procedures context: https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/life/immigration.do For case-specific visa-category…
21 Jan 2026, 00:00 Z
Reviewed by
Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
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> **Q:** “Once I’m already in Korea, what do I need to do to stay compliant?”
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> **A:** Most “oops” moments come from admin tasks people forget: foreigner registration, address change reporting, extension timing, and part-time work permissions. The safest move is to use official pages as your baseline and keep a simple personal checklist.
> **TL;DR**
> - Use this official page as your baseline checklist: https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/life/residenceAndStayInfo.do
> - For arrival procedures context: https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/life/immigration.do
> - For case-specific visa-category verification, use the Visa Navigator: https://www.visa.go.kr/openPage.do?MENU_ID=10101
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*Status:* Last reviewed 2026-01-21. This is a planning guide, not legal advice. Always verify current requirements on official pages and follow your university’s international office guidance.
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## 1) The official page that covers most “student compliance” questions
Start here:
* https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/life/residenceAndStayInfo.do
It’s unusually practical. It includes sections like:
* when to register as a foreigner,
* required documents (for different procedures),
* change of stay status,
* extension of stay period,
* address change reporting,
* part-time work authorisation and penalties,
* and even job-seeking visa change information (so you know what to verify later).
Treat it like your “table of contents” for staying compliant.
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## 2) The “do not leave this to the last minute” checklist
### A) Foreigner registration / resident admin
Open the official page and find the section on registration:
* https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/life/residenceAndStayInfo.do
Then ask your school one simple question:
* “For international students in my programme, what’s the exact registration process and timeline after arrival?”
### B) Address change reporting
This is easy to forget — and often time-sensitive.
If you move:
* open the official page,
* find the “report of address change” section,
* note what documents are required for your status.
Official page:
* https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/life/residenceAndStayInfo.do
### C) Extension of stay period
Treat extensions like a calendar problem:
* set reminders early,
* collect required documents gradually,
* don’t plan travel during critical paperwork windows.
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## 3) Part-time work: keep it verified (and documented)
The residence/stay page includes:
* eligibility,
* permissible scope,
* required documents,
* and penalties for unauthorised employment.
Official page:
* https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/life/residenceAndStayInfo.do
If you want a source-linked checklist that compares Japan vs Korea and includes the Visa Navigator:
* https://eclatinstitute.sg/blog/scholarships/Part-Time-Work-as-a-Student-Japan-vs-Korea-Source-Linked-Checklist-Singapore-2026
Practical habit:
* Keep screenshots/links to the official sections you relied on for your decision.
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## 4) Use the Visa Navigator for case-specific checks (don’t guess)
When you see advice online like:
* “You can definitely do X on your visa”
* “You can switch status easily”
Treat it as a prompt to verify.
Use the Visa Navigator:
* https://www.visa.go.kr/openPage.do?MENU_ID=10101
Then save:
* a screenshot of your result page, and
* the inputs you used (so you can reproduce it later).
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## 5) Next action (today)
Pick one:
* Open the residence/stay page and write a 10-line personal checklist for your route:
- https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/life/residenceAndStayInfo.do
* Add 3 calendar reminders:
- registration / address change / extension check date
* If you need the student visa route baseline first:
- https://eclatinstitute.sg/blog/scholarships/Korea-Student-Visas-Singapore-D2-vs-D4-1-Degree-vs-Language-Guide-2026
