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idonojacs
Joined: 07 Jun 2007
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 Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:24 pm Post subject: Do you still need to carry your passport within Korea? |
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| I have noticed that I still need to present my passport for odd non-government things within Korea. So I am wondering whether you folks have needed to bring your passport when traveling within Korea for anything. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:35 pm Post subject: Re: Do you still need to carry your passport within Korea? |
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| idonojacs wrote: |
| I have noticed that I still need to present my passport for odd non-government things within Korea. So I am wondering whether you folks have needed to bring your passport when traveling within Korea for anything. |
Legally, you are required to carry your ARC or your passport ( immigration act ).
Some businesses do not recognise your ARC (because our numbers do NOT fit into their computer systems) as a valid Korean ID and ask for your passport (banks, DL office, phone connections). |
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idonojacs
Joined: 07 Jun 2007
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| Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 6:11 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks.
Yes, I carry my ARC card in my wallet everywhere.
But I would rather not be carrying my passport when gallavanting around the countryside, or stashing my clothes at a jimjilbang - that sort of thing.
So I am wondering whether I might actually need my passport, instead of my ARC card, for something when travelling.
One thing I was wondering about was for renewing my membership at Costco. |
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kat2
Joined: 25 Oct 2005
Location: Busan, South Korea
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| Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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| No you don't need to carry your passport. Its a good idea to memorize the number though. Most places are happy with an ARC or a passport number. I've been living in Korea 3 years and I've only had to show my passport at the airport and at the bank (to wire money). I don't even have to show it at the bank anymore b/c they know me. Just carry your ARC. I don't even do that about 1/3 of the time though. |
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Atavistic
Joined: 22 May 2006
Location: How totally stupid that Korean doesn't show in this area.
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| Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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| I've only carried my passport to go to the DMZ. |
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Zark
Joined: 12 May 2003
Location: Phuket, Thailand: Look into my eyes . . .
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| Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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NO matter which country I am living in - I keep photocopies of my passport face page, current visa - and residence permit - in my wallet.
I've never had officials, police, or even hotel people - question the photocopies.
That way I don't have to worry about losing them. |
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