Naturalization Petition Form and Document Submission: Immigration Office (Branch) in Jurisdiction
Qualification Screening: Written Test and Interview
※ If an applicant has already completed the Social Integration Program, the written test and interview are waived.
Naturalization Approval Notice Receipt: It usually takes about one year before approving
Inquiries: 1345 (www.hikorea.go.kr)
Resident Registration Report Procedure after Acquiring Nationality
Issue 3 Copies of Basic Certificate: Neighboring Gu Office or Eup/Myeon/Dong Community Center
Renunciation of Foreign Citizenship or Pledge for Nonuse of Foreign Citizenship:
For more information, please contact the Immigration Office (Branch) in Jurisdiction
Resident Registration Report:
Required Documents: Certificate of Renunciation of Foreign Citizenship or Pledge for Nonuse of Foreign Citizenship, Basic Certificate, 2 Photos (3x4cm), and one copy of the Naturalzation Approval Notice Receipt
Foreign Registration Certificate Return
Within 30 Days of Completing Resident Registration (Immigration Office in Jurisdiction)
