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Rijbewijs in Zuid-Korea voor Expats
Complete gids voor buitenlanders die een rijbewijs halen
Snel Antwoord: Kun je in Zuid-Korea rijden met een buitenlands rijbewijs?
Ja, voor IDP valid for 1 year. Daarna moet je omwisselen naar een Zuid-Korea rijbewijs. Goed nieuws: het officiële examen is beschikbaar in het Engels.
Kernfeiten: Zuid-Korea Rijbewijs voor Expats
| Examenautoriteit | KOROAD (Korea Road Traffic Authority (도로교통공단)) |
| Officiële Examentaal | Korean, English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Cambodian, Russian, Japanese |
| Overgangsperiode | IDP valid for 1 year |
| Theorie-examen Vereist | Ja (als geen uitwisselingsovereenkomst) |
| Praktijkexamen Vereist | Niet voor omwisseling |
| Medische Keuring | Vereist |
| Totale Kosten | KRW 25,000-50,000 (exchange with test) or KRW 500,000-800,000 (driving school) |
| Verwerkingstijd | 1-2 days (same day possible) |
Geschiktheid per Nationaliteit
🇪🇺 EU/EER-burgers
Can exchange with written test only if license held for 1+ year.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 US/UK-burgers
USA/UK: Can exchange with written test only. Relatively straightforward process.
🌍 Andere Niet-EU-burgers
Can exchange with written test only if license held for 1+ year. Practical test waived for many countries.
🎓 Studenten
Can use IDP during studies. Can apply for Korean license with ARC.
Rijbewijs Uitwisselingsovereenkomsten
✅ Directe Omwisseling (Geen Examen Vereist)
Most countries can exchange with written test only, USA, UK, Canada, Australia, EU/EEA countries, Japan, China
❌ Geen Overeenkomst (Volledig Examen Vereist)
Very few countries have no exchange path
Vereiste Documenten
- ✓ARC (Alien Registration Card)
- ✓Original foreign license (held 1+ year)
- ✓Valid passport
- ✓Passport photos
- ✓Health check certificate
Kostenoverzicht
| Omwisselings-/Examenkosten | KRW 7,500 (written test) + KRW 7,500 (license fee) |
| Medische Keuring | KRW 5,000-10,000 |
| Vertaling | Not required if license in English |
| Geschat Totaal | KRW 25,000-50,000 (exchange with test) or KRW 500,000-800,000 (driving school) |
Tips voor Expats in Zuid-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
Officiële Bronnen
Veelgestelde Vragen
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.
Klaar om te Oefenen?
Begin met oefenen voor je Zuid-Korea rijexamen in het Engels.