Immigration Disposition Types · Law in Korea
Immigration dispositions in Korea differ in their legal nature and consequences. This page explains the difference between a departure order (exit order) and deportation, and links to the guides on voluntary departure, entry bans and status cancellation.
What is the difference between a departure order and deportation in Korea?
A departure order (출국명령) is issued under Article 68 of the Immigration Control Act to a foreigner who is considered to fall under a deportation ground (Article 46(1)) but intends to leave voluntarily at their own expense, among other cases. It sets a departure deadline, and if the person does not leave by then, a deportation order is issued (Article 68(4)). Deportation (강제퇴거) is the measure by which the head of the immigration office forcibly removes a foreigner who falls under the grounds in Article 46. Under Article 11(1)(6), the Minister of Justice may ban entry of a person who left after receiving a deportation order and for whom five years have not yet passed. Actual re-entry restrictions depend on the written order and the visa type, so check the document you received before responding.