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■ FAQ on FDI in Korea 2023 (Q211~Q215)

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The process is different depending on the status of stay, but in most cases, if one holds an alien registration certificate,he/she can visit a local telecom store to subscribe to a cell phone plan.

 

 

 

< Documents required (for foreign subscribers) >

Individual	Corporation	Minor
Alien registration card	Corporate certificate ofseal impression Copy of business registration certificate ID of representative ※ When an applicant’sagent visits (additionaldocuments) Power of attorney(withcorporate seal imprinted) ID of agent	When visiting in person: Alien registration card Certificate of sealimpression of the legalagent Subscription agreement Documents confirmingfamily relations When statutory representative of a minor who is 14 years or older visits: Certificate proving alienregistration Subscription agreement Alien registrationcertificate of statutoryrepresentative Alien registration card ofapplicant (minor)

※ If a foreigner does not have an alien registration certificate or has not more than60 days left until his/her expiration of legal stay in Korea, a pre-paid mobile phonecan be used (purchase pre-paid card issued from mobile carrier).

※ Refer each mobile carrier’s website for the subscription process, payment plans,suspension and cancellation of subscription, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

The holder of a driver's license issued from an organizationof authority from overseas can have the validity of thelicense confirmed through document submission, such asa confirmation notice from the Embassy. When the foreigndriver’s license is confirmed to be valid, the license holder canhave it exchanged with a Korean license by undergoing anaptitude test, or an aptitude test and a simplified written exam.

 

 

• In the case of a license issued by a country that recognizes a Koreandriver's license, the license holder only needs to take an aptitude test(physical examination). The list of countries that recognize the Koreandriver's license can be viewed at the Road Traffic Authority's publicwebsite for safe driving (https://www.safedriving.or.kr).
• The holder of a license that has been issued by a country that doesnot recognize the Korean driver's license must take an aptitude testand a simplified written exam. Foreign investors with status of stay ofD-8, his/her spouse and his/her children younger than 19 (not married)are exempt from the written examination. They can have their licenseexchanged at KOTRA’s Investment Consulting Center.
• Documents to be submitted: Original copy of foreign driver's license, originalcopy of passport, alien registration card, 3 sheets of color photo taken within6 months (3.5cm x 4.5cm), Embassy‘s confirmation of validity of driver'slicense or apostille , certificate of entry and exit (from the date of birth to theapplication date for license issuance), issuance fee of KRW 10,000.

• There is no physical examination room in KOTRA’s Investment Consulting Center.A D-8 visa holder visiting the Investment Consulting Center in order to have his/her driver's license exchanged shall receive an eye examination at a nearbyeye hospital (corrected vision recognized), after which he/she shall submit theexamination report.
• In the case of holders of driver’s license from Poland, Belgium, Italia, Spain andIreland, the required physical examination conditions may be different, so inquirethe nearest driving test center.
• Standards for passing the physical examination
  - Visual acuity of 0.5 or higher in one eye and 0.1 or higher in the other eye. If oneeye is blind, visual acuity of the other eye should be at least 0.6.
• In the case of foreign licenses, the effectiveness is acknowledged only for full licenseswith the expiration period still remaining. Temporary, learner, provisional, probationarylicenses or driver permits or certificates cannot be exchanged into a Korean license.

 

 

 

 

If a foreigner is a national health insurance subscriber or adependent family member of a national health insurancesubscriber, she can receive the same benefits for medicalexpenses for pregnancy and childbirth as Korean nationals.

 

 

 

• Benefits for medical expenses for pregnancy and childbirth under thenational health insurance system (Article 50 of the National HealthInsurance Act; Article 23 of the Enforcement Decree of the same Act)– In order to reduce the medical costs for pregnancy and childbirth,and to create a more pregnancy-friendly society, the governmentprovides a voucher (National Happiness Card*) that can be used topay for the medical costs for pregnancy and childbirth (expenses bothcovered/uncovered by insurance) when settling co-payment expenses(implemented on December 15, 2008)

  * National Happiness Card: A voucher card combining various vouchersprovided by the government.

• Eligibility
  – National health insurance subscriber or a subscriber’s dependentwhose pregnancy or childbirth has been confirmed (includingmiscarriage and ectopic pregnancy)
• Payment amount
  – For each case of pregnancy, KRW 1,000,000 per fetus (KRW 1.4 millionin the case of multiple fetuses)
• Pregnant women residing in a region without reliable delivery facilities*at the time of application with the residing period lasting at least 30consecutive days receive additional payment of KRW 200,000.
  

  * ‘Regions without reliable delivery facilities’ are prescribed by theMinistry of Health and Welfare's "Guide to Programs for AssistingRegions without Reliable Delivery Facilities", and are subject to changeeach year.

• Period of use
  1. Date of commencement: Voucher issuance date※ If there is a National Happiness Card that has been issued previously, the vouchermay be used from the date of application (date when credit points start toaccumulate) with no additional issuance.
  2. Expiration date:
     – Application before childbirth: Two years from the expected birth date– Application after childbirth: Two years from the date of birth (or dateof miscarriage or stillbirth)
• Scope of usage
  
  • When paying copayment for medical services (for covered and notcovered services) from a pregnant woman's pregnancy/birth, andpurchasing prescribed medicine and treatment
  • When paying partial copayment for medical services (includingnot covered services) to infants of less than two years of age, andpurchasing prescribed medicine and treatment
• How to use the card
  – Medical costs are paid at the medical/treatment agency with the useof voucher (National Happiness Voucher)
• Method of application
  Apply by visiting the National Health InsuranceService or its webpage.
  ※ For details, visit the webpage of the National Health Insurance Service (www.nhis.or.kr) ▶Cyber Help Center.

 

 

 

 

Alien registration card, documents that can replace familyrelations certificate when registering family members, andpower of attorney when an agent is making the applicationare needed.

 

 

 

• Application procedure
  • When the foreigner is making the application in person: Submit alienregistration card to have the application processed on the spot.
  • When registering family members: Bring documents that can confirmyour family relations (Documents issued from home country requirethe Republic of Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ verification orapostille received within nine months from the date of issuance.Korean translation must be included. Documents issued domesticallyhave an effective period of three months.), as well as alien registrationcard of each family member to be registered.
  • When delegating application: Power of attorney, alien registration cardof person delegating and person delegated, documents regardingcause of delegation (e.g., document proving that person cannot applyin person due to hospitalization) -> Delegation only possible to familymembers (bring documents proving family relations)
• For questions regarding national health insurance subscription
  • National Health Insurance webpage (www.nhis.or.kr)
  • National Health Insurance Service customer center: 1577-1000 ▶extension no. 7
  • Foreign language operator: 033-811-2000 (English, Chinese,Vietnamese, Uzbek available)

• NHIS center for foreign residents
  • Seoul residents: Seoul NHIS Center
  • Ansan, Siheung, Gunpo residents: Incheon Gyeonggi NHIS Center (Ansa)
  • Suwon, Yongin, Hwasung, Osan, Seongnam residents: Incheon Gyeonggi NHISCenter (Suwon)
  • Incheon, Bucheon, Gimpo, Gwangmyeong: Incheon Gyeonggi NHIS Center(Incheon)
  • Euijeongbu, Namyangju, Gapeyong, Pocheon, Dongducheon, Yeoncheon, Yangju,Guri, Goyang, Paju residents: Gyeonggi NHIS Center (Euijeongbu)
• Matters handled by the NHIS center for foreigners
  • Foreigners’ subscription to NHIS (employee-insured and self-employed insured),loss of eligibility, exclusion from subscription
  • Foreigners’ application for voluntary continued subscription
  • Matters related to foreign subscribers (merge of households, change ofaddress, change of status of stay, etc.)
  • Adjustment of insurance premium for self-employed foreigners (visit required)
  • Foreigners’ payment of insurance premium, application for automaticwithdrawal, issuance of certificates

 

 

 

 

In general, childcare subsidies (for use of daycare centers)are provided by the local governments. Only children whoare Korean nationals with a resident registration numberare eligible for the subsidies. However, in some localgovernment districts, children of foreigners can receivechildcare subsidies according to the local ordinance

 

 

 

Childcare subsidies for foreigners in the city of Ansan(as of September 19, 2022)

• Eligibility
  • Qualification: Children of foreigners aged 0 to 5 years using the localdaycare center, whose registered place of stay is Ansan City
  • Assistance period: Subsidy provided during period of stay (from themonth following the first three-month stay in Ansan City)
• Details
  • Subsidy amount: KRW 240,000 per month (per person)
  • Method of payment: When payment is settled with the Children'sHappiness Card, the subsidized amount is deposited into the daycarecenter’s account
  • How to apply: The child’s guardian submits the application form andrequired documents to the daycare center.
• Inquiries: Ansan City's Women & Family Division (☏ 031-481-3323)

Childcare subsidies for pre-school children registered as foreignersin the city of Bucheon (as of September 19, 2022)

• Eligibility
  • Qualification for receiving assistance: Children of foreigners aged 3 to5 years using the local daycare center, whose registered place of stayis Bucheon City (the guardian must also reside in Bucheon City)
  • Assistance period: Subsidy provided during period of stay (from themonth following the first three-month stay in Bucheon City)
• Details
  • Subsidy amount: KRW 240,000 per month (per person)
  • Method of payment: When payment is settled with the Children's HappinessCard, the subsidized amount is deposited into the daycare center’s account
  • How to apply: The guardian submits the application form and requireddocuments to the daycare center.
• Inquiries: Bucheon City's Childcare Support Team (☏ 032-625-4810)

Childcare expense subsidy program for foreigners provided byGimpo City (Sep. 19, 2022)

• Eligibility
  • Eligible children: Foreign children aged up to five attending a daycarecenter in Gimpo who have stayed in Gimpo for more than 90 days andwhose residence is registered in Gimpo.
  • Support period: Throughout the period of stay
• Subsidies
  • Amount: KRW 280,000 per month/ child
  • Payment: Subsidies for daycare expenses are paid through theI-Happiness card
  • How to apply: The child’s guardian should submit the application formand other required documents to the daycare center
• Inquiry: Jangibon-dong, Gimpo (☏ 031-5186-3569)

Subsidies for foreign children’s daycare expenses (as of Sep. 19, 2022)

• Eligibility
  • Eligible children: Foreign children aged up to five attending a daycarecenter in Jeongeup who have stayed in Jeongeup for more than 90days and whose residence is registered in Jeongeup.
  • Support period: Throughout the period of stay
• Subsidies
  • Amount: KRW 280,000 per month/ person
  • Payment: Subsidies for daycare expenses are paid through theI-Happiness card
  • How to apply: The child’s guardian should submit the application formand other required documents to the daycare center
• Inquiry: Jeongwoo-myeon, Jeongeup-si (☏ 063-539-7391)