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Licencia de Conducir en Corea del Sur para Expatriados

Guía completa para extranjeros que obtienen licencia de conducir

Respuesta Rápida: ¿Puedes conducir en Corea del Sur con licencia extranjera?

Sí, durante IDP valid for 1 year. Después de eso, debes convertir a una licencia de Corea del Sur. Buenas noticias: el examen oficial está disponible en inglés.

Datos Clave: Licencia de Conducir en Corea del Sur para Expatriados

Autoridad del Examen	KOROAD (Korea Road Traffic Authority (도로교통공단))
Idioma del Examen Oficial	Korean, English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Cambodian, Russian, Japanese
Período de Gracia	IDP valid for 1 year
Examen Teórico Requerido	Sí (si no hay acuerdo de intercambio)
Examen Práctico Requerido	No para intercambio
Examen Médico	Requerido
Costo Total	KRW 25,000-50,000 (exchange with test) or KRW 500,000-800,000 (driving school)
Tiempo de Procesamiento	1-2 days (same day possible)

Elegibilidad por Nacionalidad

🇪🇺 Ciudadanos UE/EEE

Can exchange with written test only if license held for 1+ year.

🇺🇸🇬🇧 Ciudadanos EEUU/UK

USA/UK: Can exchange with written test only. Relatively straightforward process.

🌍 Otros Ciudadanos No UE

Can exchange with written test only if license held for 1+ year. Practical test waived for many countries.

🎓 Estudiantes

Can use IDP during studies. Can apply for Korean license with ARC.

Acuerdos de Intercambio de Licencia

✅ Intercambio Directo (Sin Examen Requerido)

Most countries can exchange with written test only, USA, UK, Canada, Australia, EU/EEA countries, Japan, China

❌ Sin Acuerdo (Examen Completo Requerido)

Very few countries have no exchange path

Documentos Requeridos

✓ARC (Alien Registration Card)
✓Original foreign license (held 1+ year)
✓Valid passport
✓Passport photos
✓Health check certificate

Desglose de Costos

Tasa de Conversión/Examen	KRW 7,500 (written test) + KRW 7,500 (license fee)
Examen Médico	KRW 5,000-10,000
Traducción	Not required if license in English
Total Estimado	KRW 25,000-50,000 (exchange with test) or KRW 500,000-800,000 (driving school)

Consejos para Expatriados en Corea del Sur

💡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

Recursos Oficiales

Driver's License Examination Office

Sitio web oficial de la autoridad

Información de Conversión de Licencia

Página oficial de conversión

Preguntas Frecuentes

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.

¿Listo para Practicar?

Comienza a practicar para tu examen de conducir de Corea del Sur en inglés.

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