Cost Guide
How Much Does a Korean Licensed Administrative Attorney (행정사) Cost?
Korean Administrative Agent (행정사) fees are structured differently from lawyers — most charge fixed fees per case rather than hourly billing, making costs predictable and generally more affordable for standard immigration filings. Pricing depends primarily on visa complexity and whether the case involves a straightforward application or a rejection appeal. For context, hiring a licensed immigration lawyer (변호사) for the same work typically costs 2–5× more, so a 행정사 is often the most cost-effective choice for non-litigation immigration matters.
Written by James Chae — Founder, Expert Sapiens
Reviewed March 2026
Typical rates
Consultation fee
₩50,000–₩150,000
Initial case review and strategy session (30–60 minutes, often applied toward case fee)
Standard filing (fixed fee)
₩300,000–₩800,000
Full-service case handling: document prep, review, and submission to immigration
Rejection appeal
₩500,000–₩1,500,000
Objection letter (이의신청) preparation and resubmission after visa denial
What Factors Affect the Cost?
- Visa complexity — a simple extension costs far less than a status change (e.g., D-2 → E-7) or investor visa (D-8)
- Document preparation scope — cases requiring apostille, notarization, or overseas document authentication add cost
- Appeal or resubmission — rejected applications require more analysis and preparation than first-time filings
- Urgency — expedited handling for approaching deadlines may carry a premium
- Remote vs. in-person — fully remote service (overseas clients) may include additional coordination fees
What you get at each price level
Basic
₩200,000–₩400,000
Typical for: Simple visa extensions, alien registration updates, standard renewals
Best for: Routine filings where documentation is straightforward and your status is stable
Mid-range
₩400,000–₩800,000
Typical for: Status changes (e.g., student → work visa), first-time E-7 or D-10 applications
Best for: Cases requiring document compilation, employer coordination, and immigration office submission
Complex
₩800,000–₩1,500,000+
Typical for: Rejection appeals, F-5 permanent residency applications, investor or special activity visas
Best for: High-stakes filings where a mistake means denial, or cases requiring objection letters and legal argumentation
When it's worth paying more
Official Resources
The official professional body for licensed 행정사 in South Korea — verify credentials and find registered practitioners.
Korean government immigration portal for visa applications, status checks, and immigration office locations.
Official site of the Korea Immigration Service under the Ministry of Justice — visa policies, forms, and processing guidance.