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Førerkort i Sør-Korea for utflyttere
Komplett guide for utlendinger som skal ta førerkort
Raskt svar: Kan du kjøre i Sør-Korea med utenlandsk førerkort?
Ja, i IDP valid for 1 year. Etter det må du konvertere til et førerkort fra Sør-Korea. Gode nyheter: den offisielle prøven er tilgjengelig på engelsk.
Nøkkelfakta: Førerkort i Sør-Korea for utflyttere
| Prøvemyndighet | KOROAD (Korea Road Traffic Authority (도로교통공단)) |
| Offisielt prøvespråk | Korean, English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Cambodian, Russian, Japanese |
| Overgangstid | IDP valid for 1 year |
| Teoriprøve påkrevd | Ja (hvis ingen bytteavtale) |
| Praktisk prøve påkrevd | Ikke for bytte |
| Medisinsk undersøkelse | Påkrevd |
| Total kostnad | KRW 25,000-50,000 (exchange with test) or KRW 500,000-800,000 (driving school) |
| Behandlingstid | 1-2 days (same day possible) |
Kvalifisering etter nasjonalitet
🇪🇺 EU/EØS-borgere
Can exchange with written test only if license held for 1+ year.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Amerikanske/britiske borgere
USA/UK: Can exchange with written test only. Relatively straightforward process.
🌍 Andre ikke-EU-borgere
Can exchange with written test only if license held for 1+ year. Practical test waived for many countries.
🎓 Studenter
Can use IDP during studies. Can apply for Korean license with ARC.
Bytteavtaler for førerkort
✅ Direkte bytte (ingen prøve påkrevd)
Most countries can exchange with written test only, USA, UK, Canada, Australia, EU/EEA countries, Japan, China
❌ Ingen avtale (full prøve påkrevd)
Very few countries have no exchange path
Nødvendige dokumenter
- ✓ARC (Alien Registration Card)
- ✓Original foreign license (held 1+ year)
- ✓Valid passport
- ✓Passport photos
- ✓Health check certificate
Kostnadsfordeling
| Konverterings-/eksamensgebyr | KRW 7,500 (written test) + KRW 7,500 (license fee) |
| Medisinsk undersøkelse | KRW 5,000-10,000 |
| Oversettelse | Not required if license in English |
| Totalt estimert | KRW 25,000-50,000 (exchange with test) or KRW 500,000-800,000 (driving school) |
Tips for utflyttere i Sør-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
Offisielle ressurser
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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.
Klar til å øve?
Begynn å øve til førerprøven i Sør-Korea på engelsk.