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[Walker]

Had a question which I think is travel-related:

I'm wondering how long (if at all) I can stay in Korea after my last day of work. I work at a hagwon with an E-2 visa. I've heard that I can stay two weeks after my year contract but I haven't gotten any official word on it.

Does any one know anything about this?

thanks,
walker

[chris_J2]

I'm going into Seoul Dept Immigration tomorrow to find out myself. My e2 visa expires May 12. My flight to Beijing goes 22 May.

[ttompatz]

[Walker]

Thanks for the help guys.

ttompatz, I assume the short extension requires me to present my ARC, passport and plane ticket to the Seoul Immigration Dept.? I also assume the plane ticket I'm presenting is the departure one, to show that I am leaving shortly?

Also, do you know how long the short extension is?

Thanks for your help!

chris_J2, I hope all goes well in Seoul.

peace,
walker

[ttompatz]

[Walker]

Thanks, that helped tremendously.

-w

[chris_J2]

Have a look at your ARC (Alien Registration Card). Mine had Uiejeongbu on it, in English, & a phone number bottom right corner. I rang it, & got a "press 7 for English" message. Previous posts are right. A final extension before the expiry date was free, unless you are extending your contract, which I am not. Then it's 30,000 won & more paperwork required.

There were several ticket counters at Uiejeongbu. You want the S.O.F.A. counter. While you wait (grab a ticket like in the banks) fill out the form requesting an extension.

You will need:

* Passport
* ARC Card
* Flight ticket or proof of a booking. (I don't pick up my flight ticket until May 15, but I rang my travel agent on my cellphone, & they faxed the required details through to Uiejeongbu Immigration Office).

Now all have to do is pack!