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[oneota]

This is the new regulation.

Can any-one tell me what "The re-entry permit will be exempt for registered foreigners seeking to depart Korea and re-enter within one year. " means? Does it mean that we don't have to pay for (multiple) re-entries or does it mean we aren't allowed to leave and re-enter? Or does it mean some-thing else?


ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXEMPTION FROM RE-ENTRY PERMITS


Exemption from re-entry permits will take effect for the convenience of registered foreigners in Korea from 1 Dec 2010.


□ Eligible Sojourn Status
o Diplomacy(A-1), Official Business(A-2), Convention/Agreements(A-3)
o Cultural Arts(D-1), Student(D-2), Industrial training(D-3), General training(D-4), Journalism(D-5), Religious Affairs(D-6), Supervisory Intra-company transfer(D-7), Corporate Investment(D-, Trade Management(D-9), Job Seeking(D-10), Professorship(E-1), Foreign language instructor(E-2), Research(E-3), Technological Transfer(E-4), Professional Employment(E-5), Arts & Performance(E-6), Special Occupation(E-7), Non-professional Employment(E-9), Vessel Crew(E-10), Family Visitation(F-1), Residential(F-2), Dependent Family(F-3)
o Miscellaneous(G-1), Working Holiday(H-1), Working visit(H-2) status


□ Conditions
o The re-entry permit will be exempt for registered foreigners seeking to depart Korea and re-enter within one year.
※ If the period of stay is less than one year, the exemption is valid for the duration of the period of stay.
o Exemption for the permanent residents(F-5) re-entering Korea will remain valid for two years after their departure date.

[ttompatz]

It means you can leave and return.

Re-entry will be free (the specifics about the re-entry stamp are still an issue since most airlines won't let you return without a valid visa (not a used one) or a re-entry permit). Double the problem if you are on an extended stay (renewed) since nothing gets stamped into your passport.

My advice:

IF you plan to travel before Dec. 15 you need a valid re-entry permit.

IF you plan to travel AFTER Dec. 15, stop at the immigration office in the airport and confirm whether or not you need a re-entry permit (should be free after that date).

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[markymark]

i just re-posted a topic related to this

from my understanding E-2 holders can come and go as they please as long as it's within the duration of the E-2 VISA dates