We assist foreign buyers with the immigration-office application for the real estate registration number needed to register property in their own name.
Foreign Real Estate Registration NumberA foreign national buying property in Korea can't register the title in their own name with just a passport — Korea's registry system requires a separate real estate registration number (부동산등기용등록번호), issued by the immigration office, before the sale can be registered.
Typically a few business days to 2 weeks depending on the immigration office's caseload — start this as early as possible in your purchase process, since registry filing can't complete without it.
Foreign Real Estate Registration Number
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As early as possible — ideally as soon as you have a signed contract or are seriously considering a property, since the registry filing at closing can't proceed without it.
Not for the registration number itself, but you will need one for the property transaction — see our bank account opening support.
No — the real estate registration number is a separate, purpose-specific number for property registry, issued even if you don't hold a long-term alien registration card.
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Have questions about registering property in Korea as a foreign national? Send a message and their team will respond in English or Chinese.
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채지헌 (Chae Ji-heon)