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MaestroCantus
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 Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 3:46 am Post subject: Reentry Permit?? I work 9-5 weekdays!!! HELP! |
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I was just wondering if I can get a reentry permit on weekends (Saturdays?) at the airport before I go on vacation.
I read elsewhere that I could get one at the airport. Would it be advisable to go to the airport a week or two early (or perhaps 4 weeks early) to ensure that I can get a single reentry permit?
I work 9-5 on weekdays, and all of the immigration offices that I know of take over an hour to get to from where I live (in Bundang . . . 15 min. bus ride from Seohyeon Stn.).
Please give me advice or anecdotes to help me know what I should do!!!!
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 4:12 am Post subject: Re: Reentry Permit?? I work 9-5 weekdays!!! HELP! |
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| MaestroCantus wrote: |
I was just wondering if I can get a reentry permit on weekends (Saturdays?) at the airport before I go on vacation.
I read elsewhere that I could get one at the airport. Would it be advisable to go to the airport a week or two early (or perhaps 4 weeks early) to ensure that I can get a single reentry permit?
I work 9-5 on weekdays, and all of the immigration offices that I know of take over an hour to get to from where I live (in Bundang . . . 15 min. bus ride from Seohyeon Stn.).
Please give me advice or anecdotes to help me know what I should do!!!!
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You CAN get a single use re-entry permit at the airport.
The cost is 30k won unless you are from the UK. Theirs are free.
The office is located in a hallway along the back wall behind check-in counters "F".
They are open from 6am until 10pm, 7 days per week.
It takes about 15 minutes AFTER you get to the counter. There may be a lineup go be after 30-60 minutes earlier than you need to check in for your flight (2-3 hours before flight time).
You need your ARC, passport, filled in application form and the fee.
To answer your question, YES you can get one at the airport on Saturday.
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MaestroCantus
Joined: 29 Jul 2007
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 4:17 am Post subject: Re: Reentry Permit?? I work 9-5 weekdays!!! HELP! |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
| MaestroCantus wrote: |
I was just wondering if I can get a reentry permit on weekends (Saturdays?) at the airport before I go on vacation.
I read elsewhere that I could get one at the airport. Would it be advisable to go to the airport a week or two early (or perhaps 4 weeks early) to ensure that I can get a single reentry permit?
I work 9-5 on weekdays, and all of the immigration offices that I know of take over an hour to get to from where I live (in Bundang . . . 15 min. bus ride from Seohyeon Stn.).
Please give me advice or anecdotes to help me know what I should do!!!!
Thanks |
You CAN get a single use re-entry permit at the airport.
The cost is 30k won unless you are from the UK. Theirs are free.
The office is located in a hallway along the back wall behind check-in counters "F".
They are open from 6am until 10pm, 7 days per week.
It takes about 15 minutes AFTER you get to the counter. There may be a lineup go be after 30-60 minutes earlier than you need to check in for your flight (2-3 hours before flight time).
You need your ARC, passport, filled in application form and the fee.
To answer your question, YES you can get one at the airport on Saturday.
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So, would I be risking anything if I merely showed up early on my day of departure?
I don't want a problem on my day of departure . . . I don't mind trying to show up an hour or two early if needed . . . that'd make it a 8am or 7am arrival on a Sunday morning. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 4:19 am Post subject: Re: Reentry Permit?? I work 9-5 weekdays!!! HELP! |
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| MaestroCantus wrote: |
| ttompatz wrote: |
| MaestroCantus wrote: |
I was just wondering if I can get a reentry permit on weekends (Saturdays?) at the airport before I go on vacation.
I read elsewhere that I could get one at the airport. Would it be advisable to go to the airport a week or two early (or perhaps 4 weeks early) to ensure that I can get a single reentry permit?
I work 9-5 on weekdays, and all of the immigration offices that I know of take over an hour to get to from where I live (in Bundang . . . 15 min. bus ride from Seohyeon Stn.).
Please give me advice or anecdotes to help me know what I should do!!!!
Thanks |
You CAN get a single use re-entry permit at the airport.
The cost is 30k won unless you are from the UK. Theirs are free.
The office is located in a hallway along the back wall behind check-in counters "F".
They are open from 6am until 10pm, 7 days per week.
It takes about 15 minutes AFTER you get to the counter. There may be a lineup go be after 30-60 minutes earlier than you need to check in for your flight (2-3 hours before flight time).
You need your ARC, passport, filled in application form and the fee.
To answer your question, YES you can get one at the airport on Saturday.
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So, would I be risking anything if I merely showed up early on my day of departure?
I don't want a problem on my day of departure . . . I don't mind trying to show up an hour or two early if needed . . . that'd make it a 8am or 7am arrival on a Sunday morning. |
No problem at all. Just don't forget your ARC and passport.
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waynehead
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Location: Jongno
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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I've done it several times, and it never took longer than 30 minutes (usually 10-15 mins). Early on a Sunday morning you should have no problem, I'd think.
But make a little extra time just in case. |
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ernie
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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| don't forget to actually DO it. it's easy to overlook this crucial detail when you're hauling luggage, a bunch of documents, and are in a rush! |
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MaestroCantus
Joined: 29 Jul 2007
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject: Re: Reentry Permit?? I work 9-5 weekdays!!! HELP! |
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You CAN get a single use re-entry permit at the airport.
The cost is 30k won unless you are from the UK. Theirs are free.
The office is located in a hallway along the back wall behind check-in counters "F".
They are open from 6am until 10pm, 7 days per week.
It takes about 15 minutes AFTER you get to the counter. There may be a lineup go be after 30-60 minutes earlier than you need to check in for your flight (2-3 hours before flight time).
You need your ARC, passport, filled in application form and the fee.
To answer your question, YES you can get one at the airport on Saturday.
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OK, I'm leaving tomorrow morning, and I'm wondering about 2 questions (I believe the answers to both should be "Yes," but I just want to make sure):
(1) Do they have blank forms there? [I do not have a printer]
(2) Is there a bank machine at the airport, or does the office take bank card payments? [In case I run out of cash]. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 2:15 am Post subject: Re: Reentry Permit?? I work 9-5 weekdays!!! HELP! |
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| MaestroCantus wrote: |
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You CAN get a single use re-entry permit at the airport.
The cost is 30k won unless you are from the UK. Theirs are free.
The office is located in a hallway along the back wall behind check-in counters "F".
They are open from 6am until 10pm, 7 days per week.
It takes about 15 minutes AFTER you get to the counter. There may be a lineup go be after 30-60 minutes earlier than you need to check in for your flight (2-3 hours before flight time).
You need your ARC, passport, filled in application form and the fee.
To answer your question, YES you can get one at the airport on Saturday.
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OK, I'm leaving tomorrow morning, and I'm wondering about 2 questions (I believe the answers to both should be "Yes," but I just want to make sure):
(1) Do they have blank forms there? [I do not have a printer]
(2) Is there a bank machine at the airport, or does the office take bank card payments? [In case I run out of cash]. |
yes and yes - (side note: they do not take bank cards as payment) |
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