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South Korea: Registration of Korean nationals abroad in Australia

  • Appointment Not needed
  • Apply by post Possible
  • Checked 25 October 2026

Korean citizens staying in Australia for more than 90 days must register with the mission covering their area; registration cannot be backdated.

Where to apply in Australia

Consulate-General in Sydney (NSW and NT), its Brisbane office (QLD), the Embassy in Canberra (ACT, SA, WA, TAS) and the Melbourne branch office (VIC). Mobile consular visits are held in places such as Darwin, Alice Springs and Port Macquarie.

Details below are from the Sydney Consulate-General's pages; the Embassy, Melbourne and Brisbane offices follow the same national rules but publish their own contacts.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of South Korea.

How to apply

Register in person, by post or online.

Documents you need

Fees and processing time

The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.

Good to know

Page updated 5 February 2026. Permanent residents must also file an emigration report in person.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by South Korea's official channels, last checked on 25 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.

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