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[rowdie3]

Hi,
I bought a car last weekend, so now I need to start figuring out official stuff. Does anyone know how I can switch my licence from my Canadian one to a Korean one? Particularily, where do I go and how much will it cost?

I tried to search for this one on existing threads, but no luck.

Also, any tips for driving in Korea without dying would be helpful.

Thanks!
J

[shaunew]

Go to the driver's license office. There is one near world cup stadium and one in gangnam. All you do is take a eye test and convert your Canadian one. It cost less then 20,000 won. Very easy takes 20 minutes max. We even have our own line.

[Scotticus]

So you bought the car BEFORE knowing what legally driving it would entail? I wish I had enough money to buy a car and worry about the formalities afterwards.

[genezorm]

i heard most foreigners who come to korea get their international drivers license in thailand...i think you can get a good price if you buy your degree from the same guy

[OiGirl]

He's in Kunsan. I know where the Jeollanam-do office is, in Naju.

[xCustomx]

http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=87127&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=license&start=30

http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=97080&highlight=license

http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=92613&highlight=licence+license

http://www.dla.go.kr/english/01_info/info01.jsp

amazing what you can find with the search function

[rowdie3]

Wow, everyone's a bit cranky today, eh? Must be the cold weather.

Actually, I'm in Seoul now. Was in Gunsan before. Can anyone give me more specific directions to the office in Gangnam?

Also, for the person who was complaining that they don't have enough money blah blah blah. Stop whining and start working!!!

lol. Just kidding. The car in question cost 300,000.

I'm a girl, not a guy.

There, all misunderstandings cleared up.
Much love,
J

[ttompatz]

[vox]

Off the website:

HOME > Foreign / International > Foreign driver's license

Item Details

Required Documents
1. Foreign driver's license (on exchange, you must surrender your license, which can be returned when you leave Korea if you bring your passport and airline ticket)
2. Embassy certificate
* Embassy certificate is exempted for those who have a license issued from US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Spain, Belgium, Poland, or Italy.
3. Translated and notarized copy (the issued date & valid period must be written on the translated copy)
* Translated and notarized copy is exempted for the license written in English
4. Passport
5. Alien registration card
6. Three photos (3cm by 4cm)

Others
1. The applicant must be a normal resident in Korea. (visitor without ARC cannot exchange licenses)
2. Applying by proxy is not allowed.
3. The license must be a full license. (temporary, provisional, probationary, permit, certificate, or motorcycle license cannot be exchanged)
4. If the license is not issued from one's home country, the applicant should prove that he/she has resided in that country for more than 90days.
* For example, Canadian with US license must prove that he/she has resided in US for more than 90 days through official letter from school or company

Fee
Physical exam (5,000won), License(6,000won)

[rowdie3]

Thanks so much for the help from the last two people!
That's perfect. Will do tomorrow. You have both earned a free ride in my 300,000W car if you want one.
J

[dogshed]

Take a special computer pen to fill in the bubble sheet.

[xCustomx]