1. Information on TB test and online reservation in immigration office
I shall provide the update with bird eye view.
E3, A1-A3 and D8 Visa holders are exempted from online reservation, you can go directly to immigration office but you should get the ticket from the person at the information counters. These days ticket machine is controlled by the information desk. Then go to the officer table designated for these VISA types.
2. In the district health center (bogvansu) you can test TB for 300 won to 1000 won.
3. All bogvansu, there is an easy visible guiding information on TB test for foreigners.
4. Just fill the application in 2 mins. Aligns card and passport number are required for taking test.
5. Depends on the bogvansu work schedule it takes 3-5 working days.
6. Chest X-ray for E3 and similar visa holders, for students, sputum test also required.
7. You have to show your passport when getting test certificate. For students passport photos also required.
8. Just attach the certificate with you application for immigration office.

2. Important - Full implementation of "Online Pre-booked Visits System" in Korean immigration offices
There is a change in reservation system in immigration offices in Korea. Earlier there are two ways either you visit the office directly and collect the ticket and submit the application (for alien regurgitation and extension of stay, etc.,) or reserving online and submitting the application. Now Korean immigration services fully implemented the "Online Pre-booked Visits System". Without a reservation, any application and/or request for a consultation is not accepted. Therefore, before we visit immigration office we have to reserve online and go with the online reservation receipt. Though this system officially implemented on 4 April 2016, it is being told be strictly implemented from 1 June 2016
The following slides I have brought the exact content of notification provided in HiKorea“. Later Is hall collect more details and duly bring to your attention.
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- Compiled by Dr. S. Ramasundaram, Korea Tamil Forum,

3. Korea Tamil Forum Full implementation of
Online Pre-booked Visits System
1. Introduction
We announce that the Online Pre-booked Visits System will be fully implemented fromApril 4, 2016 in order to reduce wait time and create a pleasant and convenient environment for visitors seeking advice on immigration-related affairs.
- Through Online Pre-booked Visits System, a civil petitioner wishing to apply for his/her sojourn books a date and time for his/her visit in advance
- - Without a reservation, any application and/or request for a consultation is not accepted(※No online-reservation is required to pick up an Alien Registration Card or to issue any type of immigration certificate).
2. 2. Eligible visitors
(visitor) Foreigners who registered their residence or who have status of stay with Seoulimmigration
※ No online-reservation is required to pick up an Alien Registration Card or to issue any type of immigration certificate.
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4. Korea Tamil Forum 3. How to make an online reservation?
Visit our website Hikorea at and complete 'RESERVE VISIT form'. With the confirmation of the reservation, you can go to the counter of 'RESERVE VISIT' on the date and time your reserved. (＊no need to take a number & wait)
4. Exemption
Global talents, foreigners who are supported by Investors Service Center (A-1,A-2, global talents(E-1,E-3,E-4,E-5)), Art and performance (E-6-1, E-6-3), and Investment(D-8)
5. office : Seoul Immigration Office
6. Effective Date : April 4, 2016
March 7, 2016
Chief of Seoul Immigration Office
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Acknowledgment:
Korea Tamil Forum Thanks “HiKorea” for the information
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