The Incheon Overseas Chinese Association's "Passport and Verification Fee Adjustment (Increase) Advance Notice," posted May 27, warns that passport and verification fees will rise. From the public title alone, neither the amounts nor the effective date can be known.
According to the Incheon Chinese Association notice, the association gave advance warning that it will adjust, meaning raise, passport and verification-related fees. The notice is titled "Passport and Verification Fee Adjustment (Increase) Advance Notice" and was posted on May 27, 2026. On the screen this paper checked, neither the size of the increase nor the effective date appeared.
광고 문의 · 300×250Since the word "advance notice" is used, it appears not to be a final announcement. In later posts on the same board, this paper also could not confirm specific amounts.
What users can do now
Members whose passports are close to expiring, or who have documents needing verification, may save money by handling them before any increase. But because no effective date has been announced, whether to hurry should be confirmed with the association.
Before visiting, it is wise to phone ahead about required documents and counter hours, since missing papers mean a second trip. The association's published contacts are tel. 032-772-2129 and 032-772-4073, fax 032-773-4073, at 21 Hwagyochon-ro 55beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon. These are the association's general contacts in the board footer.
Waiting for a confirmed notice
The board also carries other member-facing items, such as a reminder on the ten-year renewal for permanent residents and reports on outside exchanges. A fee notice, once settled, is likely to appear as a follow-up posting.
This paper has restated the association's notice in its own words. For the confirmed amounts and effective date, please check the original Incheon Chinese Association notice. (Source: Incheon Chinese Association notice)
