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Visa & Stay
Q

Who is eligible for the D-10 visa?

A

Foreign graduates of Korean universities (any degree) and overseas Bachelor's degree holders who meet the points-based threshold. Points are awarded for age, education, Korean proficiency (TOPIK), and prior Korean residency.

출처 - D-10 Job Seeker Visa - How to Apply (2026 Guide) 전문 →
Setup & Banking
Q

Apakah turis Indonesia yang liburan dua minggu perlu ARC?

A

Tidak perlu. ARC hanya wajib bagi yang tinggal lebih dari 90 hari. Wisatawan jangka pendek cukup dengan paspor dan otorisasi K-ETA atau visa turis sesuai aturan masuk Korea.

출처 - Kartu ARC Korea untuk Traveler Indonesia 전문 →
Healthcare
Q

Apakah saya harus bisa bahasa Korea untuk berobat di Korea?

A

Tidak. Anda bisa menghubungi 1339 untuk bantuan medis multibahasa 24 jam, dan rumah sakit universitas besar di Seoul memiliki pusat pasien asing dengan staf berbahasa Inggris. Layanan sukarelawan seperti BBB Korea juga membantu penerjemahan lewat telepon saat darurat.

출처 - Rumah Sakit di Korea untuk Wisatawan Indonesia 전문 →
Daily Life
Q

Do foreigners need a license to ride a bicycle in Korea?

A

No. A standard pedal bicycle does not require any license in Korea, for foreigners or citizens. However, electric bicycles and electric scooters (personal mobility) may require a license and have stricter age and helmet rules. Always check the specific category before riding a motorized device.

출처 - Korea Bicycle Rules for Foreigners: What KoRoad and the… 전문 →
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D-10 Job Seeker Visa - How to Apply (2026 Guide)

Complete guide to D-10 job seeker visa in Korea: eligibility points, documents, application steps, fees, and conversion to E-7 work visa.

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  • ✓ Validity: 6 months per period, max 2 years total
  • ✓ Eligibility: Bachelor's degree (or D-2 graduate in Korea) + points threshold
  • ✓ Apply via: HiKorea online or local Immigration Office
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Why The Koreafy?

Living in Korea info is scattered. We bring it together - verified, current, and clear.

Official Sources Only

Every guide cites primary sources: HiKorea, KIIP, NHIS, and Korean government portals. No recycled hearsay.

For All Foreigners

From students (D-2) and job seekers (D-10) to permanent residents (F-5) and marriage migrants (F-6) - covered.

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Korean immigration rules change often. We update guides whenever policy or fees shift, with the change date logged.

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Visa & Stay

Korean visa types (D-2, D-10, F-2, F-5, F-6, E-7), visa extension (ARC), permanent residency, and naturalization guides for foreigners.

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D-10 Job Seeker Visa - How to Apply (2026 Guide)

✓ Validity: 6 months per period, max 2 years total

Korea F-5 Visa: Permanent Residency Through the Ministry…

How to get the Korea F-5 visa in 2026: permanent residency eligibility, required documents, income rules, and the Ministry of Justice application steps…

Korea F-6 Spouse Visa: How the Ministry of Justice Decides…

A clear 2026 guide to Korea's F-6 spouse visa from the Ministry of Justice: eligibility, income rules, required documents, and how to apply step by step…

Setup & Banking

Settling in Korea: housing rentals, telecom (mobile/internet), bank accounts, credit cards, and money transfers for foreigners.

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Kartu ARC Korea untuk Traveler Indonesia

✓ Wajib jika tinggal lebih dari 90 hari (pelajar D-2, D-4, pekerja, keluarga)

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韓国旅行で必須のネイバーマップ(Naver Maps)を日本人向けに解説。英語ナビ設定、乗換ルート検索、カカオマップとの違い、オフライン対応、ソウルの徒歩ルートまで公式情報をもとに整理しました。

Lost Your ARC Card in Korea? How to Report It and Get a…

Lost your Alien Registration Card in Korea? Learn the 2026 reissue steps, the 30,000 won fee, required documents, and how to book an Immigration Office…

Healthcare

Korean National Health Insurance for foreigners, finding hospitals with English service, medical cost reimbursement, and emergency procedures.

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Rumah Sakit di Korea untuk Wisatawan Indonesia

✓ Nomor darurat: 119 (ambulans, gratis) dan 1339 (informasi medis 24 jam, multibahasa)

Korea Prescription Medicine and NHIS: A Foreigner's Guide…

How NHIS covers prescription medicine in Korea for foreigners: clinic visit steps, pharmacy process with your ARC card, real costs, and over-the-counter…

Khám sức khỏe NHIS cho người Việt ở Hàn Quốc

Hướng dẫn khám sức khỏe định kỳ miễn phí của NHIS cho người Việt ở Hàn Quốc: ai đủ điều kiện, giấy tờ cần, cách đặt lịch và quyền lợi cho lao động E-9.

Daily Life

Everyday life in Korea: driving licenses, public transport, Korean language learning (TOPIK), culture, etiquette, and seasonal customs.

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Korea Bicycle Rules for Foreigners: What KoRoad and the…

✓ Bicycles count as vehicles (차마) under the Road Traffic Act, enforced by KoRoad and the police

Online Shopping in Korea for Foreigners: Korea Post…

A 2026 guide for foreigners on how to shop online in Korea, set your Korean delivery address in English, pay with local apps, and track Korea Post parcels.

Korea Smoking Ban for Foreigners: Where You Can and Can't…

A clear 2026 guide to Korea's smoking ban for foreigners. Learn indoor/outdoor rules, the 100,000 KRW fine, and where to find designated smoking areas.

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