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Kørekort i Sydkorea for Expats
Komplet guide for udlændinge der får kørekort
Hurtigt Svar: Kan du køre i Sydkorea med et udenlandsk kørekort?
Ja, i IDP valid for 1 year. Derefter skal du ombytte til et Sydkorea kørekort. Godt nyt: den officielle prøve er tilgængelig på engelsk.
Nøglefakta: Sydkorea Kørekort for Expats
| Prøvemyndighed | KOROAD (Korea Road Traffic Authority (도로교통공단)) |
| Officielt Prøvesprog | Korean, English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Cambodian, Russian, Japanese |
| Overgangsperiode | IDP valid for 1 year |
| Teoriprøve Påkrævet | Ja (hvis ingen ombytningsaftale) |
| Praktisk Prøve Påkrævet | Ikke for ombytning |
| Lægeundersøgelse | Påkrævet |
| Samlet Omkostning | KRW 25,000-50,000 (exchange with test) or KRW 500,000-800,000 (driving school) |
| Behandlingstid | 1-2 days (same day possible) |
Berettigelse efter Nationalitet
🇪🇺 EU/EØS-borgere
Can exchange with written test only if license held for 1+ year.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 US/UK-borgere
USA/UK: Can exchange with written test only. Relatively straightforward process.
🌍 Andre Ikke-EU-borgere
Can exchange with written test only if license held for 1+ year. Practical test waived for many countries.
🎓 Studerende
Can use IDP during studies. Can apply for Korean license with ARC.
Kørekort Ombytningsaftaler
✅ Direkte Ombytning (Ingen Prøve Påkrævet)
Most countries can exchange with written test only, USA, UK, Canada, Australia, EU/EEA countries, Japan, China
❌ Ingen Aftale (Fuld Prøve Påkrævet)
Very few countries have no exchange path
Påkrævede Dokumenter
- ✓ARC (Alien Registration Card)
- ✓Original foreign license (held 1+ year)
- ✓Valid passport
- ✓Passport photos
- ✓Health check certificate
Omkostningsoversigt
| Ombytnings-/Prøvegebyr | KRW 7,500 (written test) + KRW 7,500 (license fee) |
| Lægeundersøgelse | KRW 5,000-10,000 |
| Oversættelse | Not required if license in English |
| Estimeret Total | KRW 25,000-50,000 (exchange with test) or KRW 500,000-800,000 (driving school) |
Tips til Expats i Sydkorea
- 💡Written test available in ENGLISH - major advantage for expats
- 💡Relatively easy exchange process compared to most countries
- 💡Very strict DUI laws - 0.03% BAC limit
- 💡ARC (Alien Registration Card) required before applying
- 💡Same-day license issuance possible
Officielle Ressourcer
Ofte Stillede Spørgsmål
Can I take the Korean driving test in English?
Yes! The written theory test is available in English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, and several other languages. This makes South Korea one of the more accessible countries for foreign license exchange.
Do I need to take a practical driving test?
In most cases, no. If you have a valid foreign license held for 1+ year, you only need to pass the written test. The practical test is waived for exchanges from most countries.
What is an ARC and do I need one?
ARC (Alien Registration Card) is your foreign resident ID in South Korea. You must have one to apply for a Korean driving license. It is issued by immigration when you register as a resident.
How strict are DUI laws in South Korea?
Very strict. The legal BAC limit is 0.03%, much lower than most Western countries. Penalties include heavy fines, license suspension, and potential imprisonment.
Klar til at Øve?
Begynd at øve til din Sydkorea køreprøve på engelsk.