(1) If an alien intends to stay in the Republic of Korea for more than 90 days from the date of entry, the alien shall file for alien registration with the head of the Regional Immigration Service having jurisdiction over his or her place of stay within 90 days from the date of entry into the Republic of Korea, as prescribed by Presidential Decree; provided, this shall not apply to any of the following aliens: <Amended on Mar. 18, 2014>
1. Personnel of foreign diplomatic missions (including embassies and consulates) and international organizations in the Republic of Korea and their families;
2. Aliens who enjoy privileges and immunity similar to those of diplomats or consuls under any agreement entered into with the Government of the Republic of Korea and their families;
3. Persons, etc. invited by the Government of the Republic of Korea and prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Justice.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), an alien referred to in any subparagraph of paragraph (1) may file for alien registration during his or her period of stay. <Added on Mar. 29, 2016>
(3) Notwithstanding the main clause of paragraph (1), a person who is granted the status of stay under Article 23 and intends to stay for more than 90 days from the date on which he or she is granted the status of stay shall file for alien registration when he or she is granted the status of stay. <Amended on Mar. 29, 2016>
(4) Notwithstanding the main clause, with the exception of the subparagraphs, of paragraph (1), a person who obtains permission to change his or her status of stay under Article 24 and continues to stay for more than 90 days from his or her entry shall file for alien registration when he or she obtains permission to change his or her status of stay. <Amended on Mar. 29, 2016>
(5) The head of a Regional Immigration Service shall assign an identifiable registration number (hereinafter referred to as "alien registration number") to each alien who has filed for alien registration under paragraphs (1) through (4) in the manner prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 18, 2014; Mar. 29, 2016>[This Article Wholly Amended on May 14, 2010]