National Health Insurance (NHI) Guide for Exchange Students in Korea
Category | Details |
Who Must Enroll | All international students staying in Korea for 6 months or longer (including D-2 visa holders) |
Enrollment Start | Date of Alien Registration Card (ARC) issuance or the 1st day of the following month (automatic enrollment) |
Enrollment Process | Automatic enrollment (welcome letter sent by mail) / Manual application at NHIS service center |
Required Documents (Manual Application) | Passport, ARC, Certificate of Enrollment, NHIS application form |
Monthly Premium | About KRW 65,000โ70,000 (subject to annual change) |
Payment Due Date | By the 10th of each month (bank transfer, ATM, auto-payment) |
Benefits | 70โ80% coverage for clinic visits, prescriptions, emergency care, hospitalization, and surgeries |
Possible Exemptions | Possible with proof of overseas insurance, subject to NHIS approval |
Important Notes | - Report address/personal detail changes within 14 days- Must cancel insurance before leaving Korea |
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