Korean Job Discussion Forums

[laserprinter]

Hey I'm Canadian in South Korea,
where in Seoul can I make an International Driver's License with a Provincial Canadian Driver's License?

Anything helpful is appreciated!

[waseige1]

This may or may not help. In the USA we can get them from AAA Motor Club via mail. Maybe they offer the same service to you northern folks?

[JJJ]

CAA back home.

This is one of the many things you should have found out...uhmmm, before you start your international adventures.

If you have a car, you could get a Korean drivers license...possibly. Don't have details, just know that there are some hoops and hurdles to overcome in order to get one.

[i_teach_esl]

you can ask global village
http://global.seoul.go.kr/global/view/sitemap/sitemap.jsp

[harlowethrombey]

the best question, is why anyone would ever want to voluntarily drive a car in Korea?


Well, in Seoul at least.

[blackjack]

If you have a candian licence then you need to get an international from canada (if it is like NZ you can apply from abroad)

[Stones1962]

once again folks...there is no such thing as an International Drivers License...

It's an International Driver's Permit which is simply a supplement to your legal home country license...they must be carried together.

If you are American, you can get one by mail: send a copy of your license, passport, application and fee to AAA in Florida. You will get in about 2 weeks.

As for getting a license in Korea...if you are in Seoul go to the driver license bureau in Kangnam and take your US license and you will take an eye test...you will have your license in about 1 hour...I renewed mine 2 months ago and it is good for 9 years more.

[CentralCali]

If you have a driver license from the US, you still must take a written examination to get a Korean driver's license.

[Otherside]

[Milwaukiedave]

Yes, you take a written test, but it is very easy. If you have been driving for a long time you should be able to pass it without studying for it.

As for the question about them keeping your license, yes they do. When you plan on going to visit home (or when you go home for good) all you have to do is take your plane ticket to the DLA office and they will switch your license back.

I'm going home this summer and will have to go into the office twice, but it's only once every two years.

This doesn't get posted enough, so I'll post it again:

http://www.dla.go.kr/english/index.jsp

[buymybook]

[ttompatz]

As a Canadian you can (if you are on an E2 and have your ARC) get a Korean license quite easily.

There is no exam to take. You surrender your Canadian licence (you get it back when you leave Korea - just ask for it) and get your Korean one. The cost is 10k for the license and 5k for the "medical" at the licence center.

IF you want a Canadian IDP (international drivers permit) you will need to apply at the provincial CAA office where your license is from.

[T-J]

[Mr Crowley]

What are some of the questions on the test ? I need something to study before I go for the written exam.

[kiteflyer]

It is possible for foreigners in Korea to apply for an international driver's perrmit, issued by the Korean govt.

Here are the stipulations:

1) must have lived in Korea for a total of three years (they will check your passport to insure this is the case, adding up total amount of days spent in Korea).

2) bring your passport AND your current/valid ARC

3) bring your Korean DL (Assuming you have taken the test and passed and have been issued a Korean DL)

4) Bring 7,000 won

4) bring 2 passport-sized photos of yourself

5) bring a lot of patience

6) fill out the required form

Ta da! You're done!

All in a few minutes...

An International Driver's Permit issued by the Korean govt.

No kidding.

ps... pm me for scanned information concerning Korean DL test, if you must have it. Most people pass the written test without it.

I'll get back to you on it.