# Wonju Doubles Mobile Immigration Sessions to Twice a Month Through January

- URL: https://unnienote.app/en/news/wonju-mobile-immigration-twice-monthly-until-january-caac94
- Published: 2026-10-23T00:25:02.167Z
- Publisher: Unnie Note

> Wonju City and the Chuncheon Immigration Office will hold mobile immigration sessions twice a month through January 2027 to ease visa and residence procedures for foreign residents.

## Key points

1. Sessions run on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.
2. Foreign-language staff will guide applicants waiting in line.
3. The service handles extensions of stay and workplace changes.

## When are the mobile immigration sessions held?

According to the city, the Chuncheon Immigration and Foreigners Office has temporarily increased mobile immigration sessions in Wonju from once to twice a month. From October 2026 through January 2027, sessions will be held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.

| Period | Frequency | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 – January 2027 | Twice a month | Second and fourth Thursday |
| Before this change | Once a month | — |

## What services are available?

The Wonju service, which opened in 2005, operates at the civil service counter on the first floor of Wonju City Hall. It handles main immigration applications for foreigners living in Wonju and nearby areas, including extensions of stay and changes of workplace.

## What improvements are planned?

The agreement signed on October 22 calls for foreign-language guidance staff at each session to direct applicants waiting in line. The city also plans to upgrade facilities such as computers for applicants.

## Why is the change being made?

Mayor Gu Ja-yeol said the number of foreign university students and workers is steadily rising around the city's universities and industrial complexes. He said the city wants to reduce applicants' inconvenience and help foreign residents settle in the area.

## For international fans

If you live in Wonju or nearby and need to extend your stay or change jobs, these sessions may save you a trip to a larger immigration office. Because schedules can change, check with the Chuncheon Immigration and Foreigners Office or Wonju City Hall before you go.

## FAQ

### Where are the Wonju mobile immigration sessions held?

They are held at the civil service counter on the first floor of Wonju City Hall.

### Which services can I apply for at the Wonju mobile immigration session?

Main applications include extensions of stay and changes of workplace for foreigners living in Wonju and nearby areas.

### Until when will the twice-monthly schedule last?

The temporary increase to twice a month runs from October 2026 through January 2027.

## Sources

- [Yonhap News](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20261023033800062)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._