Deportation

DEPARTURE ORDER

​1. outline

The Immigration Office may issue a departure order for foreigners subject to deportation, such as when they voluntarily attempt to leave the country or when their visas have been cancelled. A departure order is the same as a deportation order in that you must leave the Republic of Korea, but it has the advantage of being able to terminate your residence in the country without detaining your person.

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2. How to respond

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Foreigners who have received a departure order from the Immigration Office can contest the unfairness of the departure order by filing a lawsuit in court. If you have filed a lawsuit, you can receive a postponement of the departure period from the Immigration Office and continue to reside in Korea while the lawsuit is pending.