EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES

SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

SPECIAL VOLUNTARY DEPARTURE PROGRAM FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (MOJ) has issued an announcement on the new special voluntary departure program for foreign nationals who no longer have any legal status to remain in Korea.

According to the ROK-MOJ, beginning 07 November 2022, foreign nationals illegally staying in South Korea and voluntarily departing on or before 28 February 2023 will be granted a fine exemption and suspension of re-entry restrictions.


For more information on the program, attached is the information sheet provided by the MOJ. Applicants may also contact the Immigration Contact Center at 1345 or visit the HiKorea (http://www.hikorea.go.kr) and Korea Immigration Service (http://www.immigration.go.kr) websites. END

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