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Patente di Guida in Corea del Sud per Espatriati
Guida completa per stranieri che ottengono la patente di guida
Risposta Rapida: Puoi guidare in Corea del Sud con una patente straniera?
Sì, per IDP valid for 1 year. Dopo, devi convertire a una patente Corea del Sud. Buone notizie: l'esame ufficiale è disponibile in inglese.
Fatti Chiave: Patente di Guida Corea del Sud per Espatriati
| Autorità d'Esame | KOROAD (Korea Road Traffic Authority (도로교통공단)) |
| Lingua Esame Ufficiale | Korean, English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Cambodian, Russian, Japanese |
| Periodo di Grazia | IDP valid for 1 year |
| Esame Teorico Richiesto | Sì (se nessun accordo di scambio) |
| Esame Pratico Richiesto | Non per scambio |
| Visita Medica | Richiesto |
| Costo Totale | KRW 25,000-50,000 (exchange with test) or KRW 500,000-800,000 (driving school) |
| Tempo di Elaborazione | 1-2 days (same day possible) |
Idoneità per Nazionalità
🇪🇺 Cittadini UE/SEE
Can exchange with written test only if license held for 1+ year.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Cittadini US/UK
USA/UK: Can exchange with written test only. Relatively straightforward process.
🌍 Altri Cittadini Non-UE
Can exchange with written test only if license held for 1+ year. Practical test waived for many countries.
🎓 Studenti
Can use IDP during studies. Can apply for Korean license with ARC.
Accordi di Scambio Patente
✅ Scambio Diretto (Nessun Esame Richiesto)
Most countries can exchange with written test only, USA, UK, Canada, Australia, EU/EEA countries, Japan, China
❌ Nessun Accordo (Esame Completo Richiesto)
Very few countries have no exchange path
Documenti Richiesti
- ✓ARC (Alien Registration Card)
- ✓Original foreign license (held 1+ year)
- ✓Valid passport
- ✓Passport photos
- ✓Health check certificate
Dettaglio Costi
| Tassa Conversione/Esame | KRW 7,500 (written test) + KRW 7,500 (license fee) |
| Visita Medica | KRW 5,000-10,000 |
| Traduzione | Not required if license in English |
| Totale Stimato | KRW 25,000-50,000 (exchange with test) or KRW 500,000-800,000 (driving school) |
Consigli per Espatriati in Corea del 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
Risorse Ufficiali
Domande Frequenti
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.
Pronto a Praticare?
Inizia a praticare per il tuo esame di guida Corea del Sud in inglese.