Guide to Obtaining Official Document Copies for Educators in Korea
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Education Office Registration Requirement
To work legally as an educator in Korea, you must be registered with the local education office. For this, an official copy of your degree and criminal record is necessary.
〰Obtaining Copies from Immigration Office
:Passport, ARC (ID card), or authorization letter (for representatives) may be required. A small fee (a few hundred to a few thousand won) may apply.
In-Person Visit Recommended: The fastest way is to visit the immigration office directly. After completing tasks like ARC renewal, you can request an information disclosure to obtain an official copy before leaving. Apostilled copies of degree and criminal background check or other documents can sometimes be printed on the same day, but in some cases, it may take several days.
Online Request: Alternatively, you can submit an information disclosure request online. Note that the website is in Korean, so assistance from a Korean speaker may be required. Processing can take several days to weeks, and additional verification may be necessary.
Important Note on Document Acceptability
Some education office administrators may not accept scanned files or printed copies you prepared yourself. To avoid potential delays, it's best to request and obtain an official copy directly.
Many staff members at the immigration office may not fully understand if you explain something in English that’s outside their usual tasks. In such cases, please show them the information in Korean. Also, keep in mind that you may need to visit a different floor for certain services.
정보공개청구 : 학위 및 범죄기록서 사본 출력
To work legally as an educator in Korea, you must be registered with the local education office. For this, an official copy of your degree and criminal record is necessary.
〰Obtaining Copies from Immigration Office
:Passport, ARC (ID card), or authorization letter (for representatives) may be required. A small fee (a few hundred to a few thousand won) may apply.
In-Person Visit Recommended: The fastest way is to visit the immigration office directly. After completing tasks like ARC renewal, you can request an information disclosure to obtain an official copy before leaving. Apostilled copies of degree and criminal background check or other documents can sometimes be printed on the same day, but in some cases, it may take several days.
Online Request: Alternatively, you can submit an information disclosure request online. Note that the website is in Korean, so assistance from a Korean speaker may be required. Processing can take several days to weeks, and additional verification may be necessary.
Important Note on Document Acceptability
Some education office administrators may not accept scanned files or printed copies you prepared yourself. To avoid potential delays, it's best to request and obtain an official copy directly.
Many staff members at the immigration office may not fully understand if you explain something in English that’s outside their usual tasks. In such cases, please show them the information in Korean. Also, keep in mind that you may need to visit a different floor for certain services.
정보공개청구 : 학위 및 범죄기록서 사본 출력