If you are a Humanitarian Status Holder

  • You can stay in Korea until the circumstances with regards to the humanitarian status recognition no longer exist. No forcible return to the country of origin or country of habitual country. 
  • You can work with a ‘comprehensive employment activity permit’. For more information, please contact the Immigration Contact Center (dial 1345). 
  • If eligible, you may be provided with a place to stay in the Immigration Reception Center for up to 6 months. The space at the Immigration Reception Center is very limited.  
  • Underage humanitarian status holder or underage children of humanitarian status holder can receive the same level of primary and secondary education as Korean citizens.