Since last night, the platform has received similar questions: "Is it true that South Korea wants to amnesty illegal residents?" The so-called "amnesty" here refers to the preferential treatment policy for illegal residents, including exemption from leaving the country. The fines and guarantees returned to South Korea, and some people even understood that they became legal status directly in South Korea. I checked the official website of the Ministry of Legal Affairs, and there really is a policy that looks like a " amnesty ". However, it seems that it is not the same to read carefully. The content of this issue will be analyzed and analyzed.
The main content of the policy
South Korea’s Ministry of Justice issued an announcement on October 8: From October 12 to December 31, when illegal residents are vaccinated in South Korea, they will If you leave China voluntarily, you will be exempted from fines and postponed restrictions on entry. The vaccines mentioned here are limited to the types currently approved by the Korean government, including , Johnson & Johnson , which requires only one vaccination, and , Pfizer , Modena, and AstraZeneca , which require two vaccination. Illegal residents do not need to wait for the 14-day immunization period after vaccination, as long as they have a vaccination certificate to enjoy this policy.
* To put it bluntly: Illegal residents who have received South Korea’s new crown vaccination before December 31 this year will not be fined when they go through the immigration and return procedures. They can also submit a South Korean visa application after they return.
Is this a preferential policy?
After this official announcement was issued, many people said that this is a rare preferential policy. But carefully analyzing the content of the policy, I feel that it is not much different from when there is no policy. Because the policy this time is the same as the voluntary return policy implemented a few years ago. It did not promise to return to South Korea after leaving South Korea. It only used the expression of “suspended” to restrict entry, and only vaguely promised that “you can submit a visa after returning. ". But whether you can enter South Korea again depends on whether the consulate grants visas or not.Just because there are no restrictions on entry does not mean that you will be able to come again.
* For a long time, illegal residents have to pay some fines to leave the country voluntarily. Although the fine is not required, the restriction of entry can be suspended after the fine is paid, and the Korean visa application can be submitted directly after leaving South Korea. However, after many illegal residents have paid their fines, although there are no restrictions on entry, it is still difficult to return to South Korea again. The main problem is that the visa cannot be processed.
should focus on vaccination
so friends who are illegal residents, when facing this policy, don’t focus on the parts that seem to be preferential, such as exemption from fines and exemption of entry restrictions. It is to focus on the issue of vaccination. The main purpose of the South Korean government's preferential treatment policy this time is to vaccinate illegal residents with the new crown vaccine to suspend the spread of the epidemic. However, the problem of abnormal reactions after vaccination in South Korea continues. Therefore, when considering this policy, you must judge from your own physical condition and do not make blind choices.
Attorney Jin Yi’s thoughts:
This policy is a relatively good policy for illegal residents who have been vaccinated against the new crown, but I advise everyone not to be too happy and leave Korea too early Only then can I apply for a visa again to know what is going on. The announcement of this policy is a bit sudden. I am more worried that many people look at the so-called "amnesty" and blindly vaccinate without fully considering their own health. In short, I have no way to elaborate on some things. I just hope that everyone will seriously think about this policy.
Author: Lawyer Jin Yi
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