Q&A for Foreigners in Korea
- How do I check when my visa expires and whether my extension application has been processed?
- Can I own exotic pets like reptiles, birds, or other unusual animals in Korea?
- Where can I find dog training classes in Korea?
- How do I receive international packages and mail in Korea, and what should I know about customs, duties, and delivery?
- My visa expired a few weeks ago and I am still in Korea?
- What happens when a pet dies in Korea?
- I've been living in Korea for several years on a permanent residency visa?
- How does the Korean address system work, and how do I read, write, and use Korean addresses for deliveries, navigation, and official documents?
- I am currently in Korea on a D-4 student visa but I got a job offer?
- How do I get and use a T-money card or other transportation card in Korea for buses, subways, and taxis?
- Should I buy a pet from a Korean pet store or adopt from a shelter?
- I had a terrible experience at the immigration office?
- I just arrived in Korea on a long-term visa?
- I have a long-term visa in Korea and want to travel abroad for a vacation?
- How can I get a Korean credit card as a foreigner, and what are the requirements and best options?
- I keep being asked for my alien registration number everywhere in Korea -- shops, websites, apps, even cafes?
- How do I travel with my pet within Korea?
- I have a valid driver's license from my home country and I want to drive in Korea?
- How do I get a Korean phone number and mobile plan as a foreigner, and what are my best options?
- I keep signing contracts in Korea -- for my apartment, phone, gym, and work -- but I don't fully understand?