ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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 Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:22 pm Post subject: Re: Korean/International License |
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| hrd8844 wrote: |
So I'm looking to apply for an international or Korena License. Not really sure which I should be looking for right now. I've been here 4 years, but never had a use for one until now. Can anyone fill me in where I can go to get what I need and what the procedures are here.
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IF you have a valid license you can transfer it to a Korean one.
The specifics vary from country to country.
Exchanging a foreign license for a Korean license is really simple and important if you�re going to be staying in Korea for an extended period of time. I say this because it negates the need to carry around the Driving Permit and makes owning or renting a car so much easier. To exchange your native country�s driver�s license you�ll need these items:
1. Original foreign license (to be submitted for exchanging it with Korean license).
2. Confirmation issued in Korean or English issued by the �nation�s embassy in Korea� or �Korean embassy in the nation� to certify the authenticity of the foreign driver�s license.
3. Immigration certificate and passport (for Koreans) / passport (for foreigners):
* Immigration certificate or passport must prove that the person has stayed for at least 90 days in the nation that issued the driver�s license
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4. Identification Card:
* Korean: identification card, passport or other types of valid identification issued by Korea
* Foreigner: passport and certificate of foreigner registration
* Korean residents abroad: passport and residence report card of overseas Koreans
* A person who is staying for 90 days or less and has not registered as a foreigner cannot exchange his or her foreign driver�s license for Korean license. (However, applying the driver�s license test without exemptions is allowed.)
5.Three (3) color photograph (passport sized).
Once these documents are in hand, make your way to one of the 26 facilities to take the test and get your license. The process isn�t free, but the fees are nominal: Physical examination fee (5,000 won), license production cost (6,000 won), simple writing test (6,000 won). assuming you are American.
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