South Korea: Concessions for Ukrainians

Ukrainian citizens currently residing (legally) in South Korea on both short and long-term visas can avail themselves of the following concessions: 

• Individuals who cannot extend their current South Korean visa will be able to continue to stay and work in South Korea based on a temporary visa status adjustment; 
• Individuals who are able to extend their current South Korea visa will be allowed to proceed with the renewal process; 
• Individuals who have overstayed their legal status in South Korea due to the conflict in Ukraine will not be deported while the conflict continues; and
• The automatic extension is not available for foreign nationals who are in violation of the law (e.g. unpaid national medical insurance premiums or personal income taxes in South Korea).