December 17, 2019
The Korean National Assembly is debating tougher charges for the employers of unlawful residents. For people voluntarily reporting unlawful residence by 28 February 2020, charges would be paid off or exempted.
Penalty Increases
Unlawful residents are susceptible to fines which range from KRW 1,000,000 for unlawful remains of not as much as one thirty days to KRW 20,000,000 for unlawful remains of 36 months or higher.
The most penalty for companies of unlawful residents is KRW 20,000,000 OR 36 months’ imprisonment. The proposed amendment currently under conversation would increase this to KRW 50,000,000 AND five years of imprisonment.
Voluntary Reporting for Prohibited Residents
For unlawful residents who voluntarily report their domestic status by 28 February 2020 and tend to be scheduled to leave the nation by 30 June 2020:
- The penalty charge shall be exempted.
- A “Certificate of Voluntary Departure” will undoubtedly be released, permitting them to reapply for a visa that is korean the long run. On reapplying, they’ll certainly be granted a single-entry C3 visa allowing a maximum stay of 90 days. Should they then leave the united states within ninety days, and without committing any unlawful activities, they could be eligible for a multiple entries and an extended duration of stay the very next time they make an application for a visa.
- They will be permitted to submit an application for TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean). Continue reading “SOUTHERN KOREA: Stricter Policy for Prohibited Stay”

