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Körkort i Sydkorea för Expats
Komplett guide för utlänningar som skaffar körkort
Snabbt Svar: Kan du köra i Sydkorea med ett utländskt körkort?
Ja, i IDP valid for 1 year. Därefter måste du byta till ett Sydkorea körkort. Goda nyheter: det officiella provet är tillgängligt på engelska.
Nyckelfakta: Sydkorea Körkort för Expats
| Provmyndighet | KOROAD (Korea Road Traffic Authority (도로교통공단)) |
| Officiellt Provspråk | Korean, English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Cambodian, Russian, Japanese |
| Övergångsperiod | IDP valid for 1 year |
| Teoriprov Krävs | Ja (om inget utbytesavtal) |
| Praktiskt Prov Krävs | Inte för utbyte |
| Läkarundersökning | Krävs |
| Total Kostnad | KRW 25,000-50,000 (exchange with test) or KRW 500,000-800,000 (driving school) |
| Handläggningstid | 1-2 days (same day possible) |
Behörighet efter Nationalitet
🇪🇺 EU/EES-medborgare
Can exchange with written test only if license held for 1+ year.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 US/UK-medborgare
USA/UK: Can exchange with written test only. Relatively straightforward process.
🌍 Andra Icke-EU-medborgare
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.
Körkortsutbytesavtal
✅ Direktbyte (Inget Prov Krävs)
Most countries can exchange with written test only, USA, UK, Canada, Australia, EU/EEA countries, Japan, China
❌ Inget Avtal (Fullt Prov Krävs)
Very few countries have no exchange path
Nödvändiga Dokument
- ✓ARC (Alien Registration Card)
- ✓Original foreign license (held 1+ year)
- ✓Valid passport
- ✓Passport photos
- ✓Health check certificate
Kostnadsuppdelning
| Byte-/Provavgift | KRW 7,500 (written test) + KRW 7,500 (license fee) |
| Läkarundersökning | KRW 5,000-10,000 |
| Översättning | Not required if license in English |
| Beräknad Total | KRW 25,000-50,000 (exchange with test) or KRW 500,000-800,000 (driving school) |
Tips för Expats i Sydkorea
- 💡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
Officiella Resurser
Vanliga Frågor
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.
Redo att Öva?
Börja öva för ditt Sydkorea körprov på engelska.