🇰🇷
Ajokortti maassa Etelä-Korea ulkomaalaisille
Kattava opas ulkomaalaisille ajokortin hankkimiseen
Pikavastaus: Voitko ajaa maassa Etelä-Korea ulkomaisella ajokortilla?
Kyllä, IDP valid for 1 year ajan. Sen jälkeen sinun on vaihdettava Etelä-Korea ajokorttiin. Hyviä uutisia: virallinen koe on saatavilla englanniksi.
Avaintiedot: Etelä-Korea ajokortti ulkomaalaisille
| Koeviranomainen | KOROAD (Korea Road Traffic Authority (도로교통공단)) |
| Virallinen koekieli | Korean, English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Cambodian, Russian, Japanese |
| Siirtymäaika | IDP valid for 1 year |
| Teoriakoe vaaditaan | Kyllä (jos ei vaihtosopimusta) |
| Ajokoe vaaditaan | Ei vaihdon yhteydessä |
| Lääkärintarkastus | Vaaditaan |
| Kokonaiskustannus | KRW 25,000-50,000 (exchange with test) or KRW 500,000-800,000 (driving school) |
| Käsittelyaika | 1-2 days (same day possible) |
Kelpoisuus kansalaisuuden mukaan
🇪🇺 EU/ETA-kansalaiset
Can exchange with written test only if license held for 1+ year.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Yhdysvaltain/Iso-Britannian kansalaiset
USA/UK: Can exchange with written test only. Relatively straightforward process.
🌍 Muut EU:n ulkopuoliset kansalaiset
Can exchange with written test only if license held for 1+ year. Practical test waived for many countries.
🎓 Opiskelijat
Can use IDP during studies. Can apply for Korean license with ARC.
Ajokortin vaihtosopimukset
✅ Suora vaihto (ei koetta vaadittu)
Most countries can exchange with written test only, USA, UK, Canada, Australia, EU/EEA countries, Japan, China
❌ Ei sopimusta (koko koe vaadittu)
Very few countries have no exchange path
Vaadittavat asiakirjat
- ✓ARC (Alien Registration Card)
- ✓Original foreign license (held 1+ year)
- ✓Valid passport
- ✓Passport photos
- ✓Health check certificate
Kustannuserittely
| Vaihto-/tutkintomaksu | KRW 7,500 (written test) + KRW 7,500 (license fee) |
| Lääkärintarkastus | KRW 5,000-10,000 |
| Käännös | Not required if license in English |
| Arvioitu kokonaiskustannus | KRW 25,000-50,000 (exchange with test) or KRW 500,000-800,000 (driving school) |
Vinkkejä ulkomaalaisille maassa Etelä-Korea
- 💡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
Viralliset lähteet
Usein kysytyt kysymykset
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.
Valmis harjoittelemaan?
Aloita harjoittelu Etelä-Korea ajokokeeseen englanniksi.