Passports are widely used as identification cards along with resident registration cards, driver’s licenses, etc. This is because they contain information that can verify your identity, such as a photo and resident registration number.여권정보증명서 발급
However, starting in 2020, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs began issuing passports without the last digits of the resident registration number. As a result, these passports alone cannot serve as identification cards, and a passport information certificate must be submitted together.
Let’s learn about passport information certificate issuance, online unmanned issuance machines, and passport ID replacements.
Passport information certificate issuance, online unmanned issuance machines, passport ID replacements
Passport information certificate issuance, online unmanned issuance machines, passport ID replacements
ㅁ What is a passport information certificate?
When a citizen of the Republic of Korea goes abroad, a passport is required.
A passport is a document that proves the identity and nationality of a person traveling abroad, and contains a photo, name, nationality, gender, resident registration number, etc.
However, as the number of lost passports increased, passports without the last digits of the resident registration number began to be issued from December 21, 2020.
Due to this, new passports without the last digits of the resident registration number can no longer be used as identification. People who used passports as identification cards often suffered damages because they did not know this information. (Related article>>)
To replace such passports with identification cards, a ‘passport information certificate’ is required.
A passport information certificate is a ‘document issued to confirm the resident registration number of the passport holder when using a passport without the last digits of the resident registration number as identification cards.’
Passport information certificates are issued online and offline. Let’s take a closer look at passport information certificate issuance, online unmanned issuance machines, passports, and identification card replacements.
ㅁ Passport information certificate issuance method – Online
Passport information certificate issuance methods are largely divided into online and offline. Online issuance is possible through [Government 24] and [Overseas Koreans 365 Civil Complaint Portal]. Let’s take a closer look at how to issue it.
ㅇ Government 24
1. After accessing the Government 24 homepage, enter ‘passport information certificate’ in the search bar.
Passport Information Certificate Issuance Online Unmanned Issuance Machine Passport ID Replacement
2. Select Passport Information Certificate and click [Issue].
Passport Information Certificate Issuance Online Unmanned Issuance Machine Passport ID Replacement
3. You can apply as a member/non-member, and select [Apply for Membership] and log in. (Re-authentication is required for non-member issuance.)
Passport Information Certificate Issuance Online Unmanned Issuance Machine Passport ID Replacement
Passport Information Certificate Issuance Online Unmanned Issuance Machine Passport ID Replacement
4. Select Korean/English and click [View Passport Information] at the bottom.
Passport Information Certificate Issuance Online Unmanned Issuance Machine Passport ID Replacement
Passport Information Certificate Issuance Online Unmanned Issuance Machine Passport ID Replacement
5. Check the searched passport information, select the receipt method (self-printing, electronic document wallet), and click [Apply].
Passport Information Certificate Issuance Online Unmanned Issuance Machine Passport ID Replacement
6. You can check the issued document in [My Gov > Service Application History]. Click [Print Document].
Passport Information Certificate Issuance Online Unmanned Issuance Machine Passport ID Replacement
7. You can check the issued document. You can print or save it by clicking [Print] at the top.
Passport Information Certificate Issuance Online Unmanned Issuance Machine Passport ID Replacement
Passport Information Certificate Issuance Online Unmanned Issuance Machine Passport ID Replacement
ㅇ Overseas Koreans 365 Civil Complaint Portal
After accessing the Overseas Koreans 365 Civil Complaint Portal, select [Civil Complaint Application > Passport Information Certificate Issuance].
Select member/non-member and log in. If you apply as a non-member, an authentication number will be sent to your email.
Check the applicant information and select the authentication method and receipt method (self-printing, electronic document wallet).
Select the application information and application target and click [Apply].
You can check the issued document in [My Page > My Civil Complaint Application]. You can check and print it by clicking [Document Print]. (Pop-up permission required)
Passport information certificate issuance online unmanned issuance machine passport ID replacement
Passport information certificate issuance online unmanned issuance machine passport ID replacement
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ㅁ Passport information certificate issuance method – offline
Places where passport information certificates can be issued include domestic passport reception offices, overseas missions, unmanned issuance machines, etc.
ㅇ Issuance by Visit (Domestic Passport Application Center, Overseas Mission)
Documents to be Submitted
– When applying for a passport holder: Passport holder ID
– When applying for a proxy (legal representative): Proxy ID, family relationship certificate
– When applying for a proxy (other/voluntary proxy): Power of attorney, proxy ID, seal certificate/personal identity verification certificate/electronic personal signature verification certificate, choose one
Issuance fee: KRW 1,000 (equivalent to USD 1)
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Passport fact verification application form.pdf
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> Family relationship certificate can be omitted if it can be verified through the administrative information sharing network.
> Proxy issuance is possible. When using a seal certificate as a proxy issuance certificate, the seal must be stamped on the power of attorney.
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ㅇ Unmanned issuing machine
Passport information certificate issuance online unmanned issuing machine Passport ID replacement
Passport information certificate issuance online unmanned issuing machine Passport ID replacement
Passport information certificate issuance online unmanned issuing machine Passport ID replacement
It can be issued at unmanned civil service issuing machines installed in public institutions and public facilities nationwide.
You can issue it with simple identity verification such as entering your resident registration number and fingerprint recognition, and it is available 24 hours a day.
On the unmanned civil service issuing machine screen, select [Passport > Passport information certificate]. It is free of charge.
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ㅁ In conclusion
We learned about passport information certificate issuance online unmanned issuing machine Passport ID replacement, etc. There are still places that recognize a new passport as an ID without submitting a certificate. However, please remember that in principle, you must submit a passport information certificate together in order to use a new passport as an ID.