# KOREA UNIVERSITY Global Services Center

**Source**: https://gsc.korea.ac.kr/usr/international/registration_card.do
**Parent**: https://gsc.korea.ac.kr/usr/international/visa.do

# International Student

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### Registration Card (RC)

\* The contents below are applicable to the undergraduates with student visa (D-2) only. For graduate students, please refer to ‘[Visa & Immigration Guide for Graduate Students](https://gsc.korea.ac.kr/assets/Visa_and_immigration_guide_for_graduate_students(homepage)_2025.pdf)’.

Registration Card (RC) is an identification card for international students studying in Korea. It is illegal to take degree-seeking program without RC regardless of the valid period of student visa (D-2). The students should apply for RC as soon as arriving in Korea with student visa (D-2) before the beginning of the semester.

###### Required Documents for RC Application

1. Application form (downloadable at [HiKorea](https://www.hikorea.go.kr/))
2. Passport, and one copy of the passport ID page (the page with your photo)
3. Proof of Residency

   | Type of residence | | Required Documents |
   | --- | --- | --- |
   | On-campus | Dormitory | Confirmation of Residence/Accommodation with the dorm’ office signature & dormitory payment receipt |
   | Off-Campus | Rental contract under my name | 1. Rental contract document  (2. business license of the accommodation -only when a leaser is a corporation (business)) |
   | Rental contract not under my name | 1. Confirmation of Residence/Accommodation  2. Rental contract in the name of a residence provider  3. front & back of residence provider’s ID card |
   | Gosiwon, hotel, guesthouse | 1. Confirmation of Residence/Accommodation  2. Business license of the accommodation  3. Monthly rent receipt within the last month |
   | Airbnb | 1. Confirmation of Residence/Accommodation  2. Rental contract in the name of a residential provider  3. Front & back of residence provider's ID card (4. Airbnb Order Page) |
4. Application fee 30,000 KRW (in cash)
5. Certificate of Registration([Link](https://registrar.korea.edu/eduinfo_en/affairs/certificate_issue.do))
6. Photo for ID card
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- **Steps for Registration Card (RC) Application**
- 1) Go to the immigration website (HiKorea) and make an online reservation for the visit to Sejongno Immigration Office
- \* Regardless of the place of residence, make a reservation to Sejongno Immigration Office
- \* It is impossible to apply without making online reservation first
- 2)‘Certificate of Application for Permit of Stay‘ will be given by the immigration officer after the approval
- 3) Register fingerprints in Room#1, 2nd floor, Sejongno Immigration Office before leaving
- 4) It usually takes 1~2 months to get the Registration Card(RC) issued.
- 5) If the student leaves Korea before the overall process is finished and the actual RC is released, his/her student visa (D-2) will be automatically expired