This is not immigration, only a place for expatriates in Korea to share ideas and knowledge. So, the best I understand is that your Re-entry visa will expire on June 20th. After this date, if you want to leave and re-enter Korea, you will need to apply for a new re-entry visa. You shouldn’t need to have one unless you’re planning to leave.

Please check with immigration for an official answer. This is only the best of my understanding of the law.

Thank you!

I’m a South African citizen and recently finished my 2year contract at a public school. I extended my visa which automatically became a tourist visa for the extra 30days. My question is, I don’t want to leave Korea yet, I want to get a new job but i’m waiting for my criminal record check. Is it advisable to go to Japan or any other country and re-enter again. Will they give me problems coming back into the country. Please advise. Gratitude in advance.
Good day.

I missed your message until today. Unfortunately, I don’t know what that code means. I have never heard of this before and I don’t know how it will affect your application for employment visas in the future. Please try asking Immigration directly.

Good luck!

A visa extension can be processed at your local immigration office. You’ll need to bring all associated documentation (such as a new contract, your passport, ARC if you have one) with you and about 30,000 won in cash last time I checked. They have a single form for all visa-related processes. Check the box marked “Extension of Sojourn” and take it to the window where you exchange cash for revenue stamps, and then take the form and your paperwork to the immigration officer. If you don’t yet have an Alien Registration Card, you may need to apply for one (10,000) as you will now be in the country for a period longer than 90 days.

Good luck!