🗂️ How to Get English Version of Resident Registration Certificate in Korea – Government24 Guide (2025)

Step-by-step guide for expats, students, and visa applicants to get Korean residency documents in English online or offline.

Are you living in Korea and need an official English copy of your residency information? 

Whether it’s for visa processing, international employment, or school admission, you can now easily request the Resident Registration Certificate (English version) or Resident Abstract (English version) online or offline via Government24.

Apply for Resident Registration Certificate (English)

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🔍 What Is the Resident Registration Certificate (English)?

Type	Description	Common Use Cases
Resident Registration Certificate (등본)	Shows information of all household members	Family visa applications, immigration, housing
Resident Abstract (초본)	Contains detailed info about one individual such as past addresses	Employment, military service record, driver's license exchange

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🌐 Where to Apply

Method	Fee	Who Can Apply?	English Available?
Government24 (Online)	Free	Only for yourself	✅ Yes (English option)
Visit local district office	400–500 KRW per copy	You or a representative	✅ Yes
Unmanned kiosk	400 KRW	Yourself only	❌ Not available in English

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📎 Required Documents

🧍 If You Apply for Yourself:

• A valid ID (Resident Card, Passport, Driver’s License, etc.)

• For online: PC with certificate login (or mobile 인증 app)

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 If Someone Applies on Your Behalf (Offline Only):

• Your ID copy

• Representative’s ID

• A Power of Attorney (위임장)

• Supporting documents (ex: for legal, financial, or housing reasons)

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📄 How to Request English Certificate on Government24

1. Visit 👉 https://www.gov.kr

2. Log in with your public authentication certificate

3. Search: "Resident Registration Certificate (영문)"

4. Choose “발급 신청” (Apply)

5. Select 영문 (English) from the options

6. Download as PDF or print directly (Free of charge)

📝 Apply for Resident Registration Certificate (English)

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⏱️ Processing Time

• Instant for online requests

• Within 3 hours at the local office (during business hours)

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📞 Need Help?

• Government24 Call Center: 1588-2188 (Weekdays 09:00–18:00)

• National Call Center (English available): ☎ 110 (Free, 24/7)

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🧭 Pro Tip for Expats

English copies are accepted by many embassies and foreign institutions in Korea and abroad.

Make sure the information is up-to-date, especially your address and household relationships. For additional legal use, get it notarized or use the Apostille process via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

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✅ Summary: Quick Facts

• 🆓 English copy is free via Government24

• 🏢 Offline or representative requests cost 400–500 KRW

• 📱 English option not available on kiosks – use online or visit in person

• 🧾 PDF format available instantly

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