Exemption of fines and suspension of entry regulations if illegal immigrants voluntarily report and leave the country

If an illegal alien staying in Korea reports himself and leaves the country, he or she can leave the country without paying a fine, which is a criminal punishment for illegal stay, and the entry ban is suspended when re-entering Korea.

The above voluntary report departure system for illegal immigrants is temporarily operated from November 7, 2022 (Monday) to February 28, 2023 (Tuesday).

Voluntary report of illegal immigrants

Exemption of fines* and suspension of entry restrictions for voluntarily departing until February 28, 2023 (Tuesday)

* Including exemption from fines for applicants who voluntarily leave the country accompanied by a person under the age of 17

※ Those who voluntarily leave the country in accordance with the current 「Voluntary Departure Advance Notification System」

  • ⇒ Report in advance at least 3 days before the date of departure (excluding holidays)
  • =>※ Documents to be submitted for self-report: Passport, Voluntary Departure Report, Departure Ticket

Exceptions to voluntary reporting of illegal immigrants

However, there are illegal immigrants who are not eligible for the above system.

  1. Effective date 2022.11.7. If you become a new illegal alien
  2. Foreigners who enter Korea illegally, foreigners who use fake passports, those who have received criminal punishment, those who violate the COVID-19 quarantine rules, and those who do not leave the country even after being ordered to leave the country cannot benefit from the above system.