Guidance on Expanded Implementation of Online Reporting System for Foreign Nationals' Employment Information

The Ministry of Justice will expand the 「Online Reporting System for Foreign Nationals' Employment Information」 starting January 2, 2026 (Fri), allowing foreign nationals engaged in for-profit activities to easily report their employment information online without visiting an Immigration Office in person. Foreign nationals engaged in for-profit activities can conveniently report (update) their employment information when applying for a visit reservation to the Immigration Office through the Hi Korea website (hikorea.go.kr). For details regarding electronic petitions, please refer to the attached materials (Frequently Asked Questions, etc.) (Inquiries: 1345 Foreigner Support Center).

Guidance on the Obligation to Report Employment Information for Foreign Nationals

□ Foreign nationals with the following Status of Stay who are engaged in for-profit activities, including self-employed individuals, must report their employment information (occupation, industry, annual income). If changes occur (change of reported occupation or industry, change of reported annual income bracket), they must report within 15 days from the date of the change (？Enforcement Regulations of the Immigration Act？ Article 47, No. 6 and Article 49-2, No. 6).

• Status of Stay Subject to Reporting:
  • Professor (E-1)
  • Foreign Language Instructor (E-2)
  • Researcher (E-3)
  • Technology Instructor (E-4)
  • Professional Occupation (E-5)
  • Arts and Entertainment (E-6)
  • Specially Designated Activities (E-7)
  • Seasonal Worker (E-8)
  • Non-Professional Employment (E-9)
  • Crew Employment (E-10)
  • Resident (F-2)
  • Overseas Korean (F-4)
  • Marriage Immigrant (F-6)
  • Visiting Employment (H-2)
  • Intra-Company Transferee (D-7)
  • Corporate Investment (D-8)
  • Trade Management (D-9) Status of Stay