Illegal immigrants can depart Korea voluntarily with fine exemption and can enter Korea again with a new visa. This temporary policy is from Dec 1, 2025 to Feb 28, 2026. (Source: Ministry of Justice)
Illegal immigrant
2025-03-24 The Ministry of Justice will relieve illegal immigrants enrolled on elementary, middle, and high schools under strict condition temporarily. So, their parents can stay legally until their child becomes 19 years old or graduates from high school after they have paid a fine. When April 1, 2025 ~ March 31,
Illegal immigrant
The top-ranked countries of origin for illegal immigrants are as below. Foreigners of national of these countries will have additional requirements to have student (D2), general training (D4), and entertainment (E6-2) visa. A minor student's parents who want family visitor (F1) visa will have additional financial requirements. 1.