Tag: Exit Order in Korea

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Receiving a deportation or exit order from the Korean immigration office is one of the most stressful situations a foreigner in Korea can face. It can disrupt your livelihood, separate you from your family, and leave a lasting mark on your immigration record.

In this article, we explain what deportation and exit orders are, when they are issued, how the process works, and — most importantly — what you can do to appeal. We also address practical questions about what happens to your bank accounts, pension, and whether you can return to Korea in the future.

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Q) This past weekend I was involved in some altercation with a Korean guy at the local bar.  I pushed him slightly, but he fell down and broke his wrist.  He phoned a police officer and filed a criminal accusation against me.  I am an E-2 visa holder.  What can I do now to help myself?

A) If you are a first offender and had no other criminal record, I don’t think this case becomes a serious one.  However, as you are a foreigner, any conviction could lead to an exit order and an entry ban decision from the Korean immigration office.  Under the current rule, if a foreigner is fined more than 5,000,000KRW for any crime in Korea, the immigration office can issue an exit order and a future visa application and extension could be denied.  It can also result in an entry ban.  Under the rule, the duration of the entry ban is as follows:

  • the total amount of fine for the last 1 year exceeds 5,000,000KRW: 1 year
  • committed any crime more than 2 times for the last 1 year: 1 year
  • the amount of fine is between (more…)