Korea Life Step by Step · Episode 8/10
Korean address change phrases: After moving, the address on your residence record must match where you actually live. The current official guidance says a registered foreign resident should report a change of residence within 15 days. Confirm the route for your own status, prepare proof of residence, and keep evidence that the report was accepted.
Korean address change phrases turn the real task into a sequence you can verify one answer at a time. Show exact names, numbers, dates, and documents in writing whenever possible.
What you will accomplish
Finish with the correct office or online route confirmed, all required documents submitted, a receipt or confirmation saved, and a note of when and how to check the updated record.
Prepare before you start
- Check Hi Korea or call 1345 for the current route that applies to your status and address.
- Prepare your passport, residence card, signed housing contract, and any additional proof requested for your housing type.
- Save the move-in date and calculate the reporting deadline; do not wait for another unrelated appointment.
- Make copies for reference, but bring originals when the official instructions require them.
Follow these steps
- Step 1. Confirm whether you can file online or must visit the immigration office or local administrative office.
- Step 2. If visiting, make the required reservation and check the office jurisdiction before traveling.
- Step 3. At the counter, state that you moved and show the move-in date before handing over documents.
- Step 4. Review the form spelling, address, room number, passport number, and contact details before signing.
- Step 5. Ask for proof of receipt and the exact method for checking that the new address is reflected.
Korean address change phrases: 12 Korean phrases for this task
Read the learner-friendly pronunciation first, then use RR as a standard romanization reference. Both are approximations, so listen to a Korean speaker when possible.
| # | Korean | How to say it | Natural meaning and use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 이사해서 체류지 변경 신고를 하려고 왔어요. | ee-sah-heh-suh cheh-ryoo-jee byuhn-gyuhng seen-goh-reul hah-ryuh-goh wah-ssuh-yoh. RR: Isahaeseo cheryuji byeongyeong singoreul haryeogo wasseoyo. |
I moved and came to report a change of residence. State the purpose before presenting documents. |
| 2 | 온라인으로 신고할 수 있나요? | ohn-rah-ee-neu-roh seen-goh-hahl soo een-nah-yoh? RR: Onraineuro singohal su innayo? |
Can I submit the report online? Ask whether your status and case are eligible. |
| 3 | 방문 예약이 필요한가요? | bahng-moon yeh-yah-gee pee-ryoh-hahn-gah-yoh? RR: Bangmun yeyagi piryohangayo? |
Do I need an appointment to visit? Confirm the exact office and reservation rule. |
| 4 | 어떤 서류를 준비해야 하나요? | uh-ttuhn suh-ryoo-reul joon-bee-heh-yah hah-nah-yoh? RR: Eotteon seoryureul junbihaeya hanayo? |
Which documents do I need to prepare? Request the list for your specific housing arrangement. |
| 5 | 여권과 외국인등록증을 가져왔어요. | yuh-gwuhn-gwah weh-goo-geen-deung-rohk-jjeung-eul gah-jyuh-wah-ssuh-yoh. RR: Yeogwongwa oegugindeungrokjjeungeul gajyeowasseoyo. |
I brought my passport and residence card. Keep both under your control until requested. |
| 6 | 임대차계약서 원본이 필요한가요? | eem-deh-chah-gyeh-yahk-ssuh wuhn-boh-nee pee-ryoh-hahn-gah-yoh? RR: Imdaechagyeyaksseo wonboni piryohangayo? |
Do I need the original housing contract? Distinguish an original, copy, and electronic contract. |
| 7 | 이 서류로 체류지를 증명할 수 있나요? | ee suh-ryoo-roh cheh-ryoo-jee-reul jeung-myuhng-hahl soo een-nah-yoh? RR: I seoryuro cheryujireul jeungmyeonghal su innayo? |
Can this document prove my residence? Show the whole document, not only an address screenshot. |
| 8 | 신청서 작성 방법을 알려 주세요. | seen-chuhng-suh jahk-ssuhng bahng-buh-beul ahl-ryuh joo-seh-yoh. RR: Sincheongseo jaksseong bangbeobeul alryeo juseyo. |
Please show me how to complete the application. Ask before guessing a field. |
| 9 | 빠진 서류가 있나요? | ppah-jeen suh-ryoo-gah een-nah-yoh? RR: Ppajin seoryuga innayo? |
Am I missing any documents? Check before leaving the counter or upload screen. |
| 10 | 접수가 완료되었나요? | juhp-ssoo-gah wahn-ryoh-dweh-uhn-nah-yoh? RR: Jeopssuga wanryodoeeonnayo? |
Has my submission been accepted? Separate successful upload from official receipt. |
| 11 | 처리 결과는 언제 확인할 수 있나요? | chuh-ree gyuhl-gwah-neun uhn-jeh hwah-geen-hahl soo een-nah-yoh? RR: Cheori gyeolgwaneun eonje hwaginhal su innayo? |
When can I check the result? Ask for the site, menu, or notification method. |
| 12 | 확인서를 받을 수 있을까요? | hwah-geen-suh-reul bah-deul soo ee-sseul-kkah-yoh? RR: Hwaginseoreul badeul su isseulkkayo? |
May I receive a confirmation document? Save a paper or electronic copy. |
Replies you may hear
- 온라인으로 신청할 수 있어요. — You can apply online.
- 임대차계약서와 외국인등록증을 제출하세요. — Submit the housing contract and residence card.
- 이 서류가 하나 더 필요해요. — One more document is required.
- 접수가 완료되면 문자로 알려 드려요. — You will receive a text when the submission is accepted.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Do not assume a successful file upload means the report has been officially accepted.
- Do not use an address screenshot when the office requires a contract or other proof of occupancy.
- Do not miss the deadline while waiting for a convenient unrelated appointment.
- Do not publish passport, residence-card, contract, or confirmation numbers in public messages.
Before you finish
- The filing route and responsible office match your status and new address.
- The move date, address, room number, and personal details are correct.
- The official receipt or confirmation is saved securely.
- You know when and where to verify that the record changed.
Information checked on 24 August 2026. Procedures, documents, hours, fees, and eligibility can change. Confirm the current rule with the responsible office or provider before acting.
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Practice this episode
Practice Korean address change phrases by hiding the meaning, reading each Korean sentence aloud, and replacing the address, date, amount, symptom, or contract detail with your own information. Save important answers in writing.