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Permis de Conduire en Corée du Sud pour Expatriés

Guide complet pour les étrangers obtenant un permis de conduire

Réponse Rapide : Pouvez-vous conduire en Corée du Sud avec un permis étranger ?

Oui, pendant IDP valid for 1 year. Après cela, vous devez convertir vers un permis Corée du Sud. Bonne nouvelle : l'examen officiel est disponible en anglais.

Faits Clés : Permis de Conduire Corée du Sud pour Expatriés

Autorité d'Examen	KOROAD (Korea Road Traffic Authority (도로교통공단))
Langue d'Examen Officielle	Korean, English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Cambodian, Russian, Japanese
Période de Grâce	IDP valid for 1 year
Examen Théorique Requis	Oui (si pas d'accord d'échange)
Examen Pratique Requis	Non pour l'échange
Examen Médical	Requis
Coût Total	KRW 25,000-50,000 (exchange with test) or KRW 500,000-800,000 (driving school)
Temps de Traitement	1-2 days (same day possible)

Éligibilité par Nationalité

🇪🇺 Citoyens UE/EEE

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

🇺🇸🇬🇧 Citoyens US/UK

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

🌍 Autres Citoyens Non-UE

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

🎓 Étudiants

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

Accords d'Échange de Permis

✅ Échange Direct (Pas d'Examen Requis)

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

❌ Pas d'Accord (Examen Complet Requis)

Very few countries have no exchange path

Documents Requis

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

Détail des Coûts

Frais de Conversion/Examen	KRW 7,500 (written test) + KRW 7,500 (license fee)
Examen Médical	KRW 5,000-10,000
Traduction	Not required if license in English
Total Estimé	KRW 25,000-50,000 (exchange with test) or KRW 500,000-800,000 (driving school)

Conseils pour Expatriés en Corée du Sud

💡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

Ressources Officielles

Driver's License Examination Office

Site web officiel de l'autorité

Info Conversion de Permis

Page officielle de conversion

Questions Fréquentes

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.

Prêt à Pratiquer ?

Commencez à pratiquer pour votre examen de conduite Corée du Sud en anglais.

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