Overview and Document Description
The Alien Registration Certificate is a legal proof of residence issued by the Korean government, officially certifying residential matters such as the address, residence history and household composition.
Main Purposes and Uses (examples)
proof of residence history for visa and immigration applications abroad, tax residency determination for double taxation purposes, proof of address for bank account opening abroad, residence verification for school placement abroad, eligibility reviews for pensions and welfare benefits abroad, proof of address in international litigation and inheritance proceedings, identity and address verification for property contracts abroad, proof of residence requirements for driver's license exchange, proof of household composition for dependent visa applications, identity verification for utility and telecom sign-ups abroad etc..