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Who is eligible for the D-10 visa?
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.
Apakah turis dengan visa bebas bisa membuka rekening Kakao Bank?
Tidak. Kakao Bank hanya menerima orang asing yang sudah memiliki ARC. Turis jangka pendek tanpa ARC tidak bisa menyelesaikan verifikasi identitas di aplikasi. Opsi Anda hanya rekening non-residen terbatas di cabang bank besar.
Apakah saya harus bisa bahasa Korea untuk berobat di Korea?
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.
Is the apartment maintenance fee included in my rent in Korea?
No. Rent (jeonse deposit or monthly wolse) and the maintenance fee are billed separately. The management office issues the maintenance invoice each month, while rent goes to your landlord. Always budget for both, since a large apartment or officetel fee can add 100,000-300,000 KRW monthly.
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.
- ✓ 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
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.
Always Updated
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.
D-10 Job Seeker Visa - How to Apply (2026 Guide)
✓ Validity: 6 months per period, max 2 years total
Korea Long-Term Visa Explained for Foreign Residents
A clear 2026 guide to the Korea long-term visa: F-2, F-5, E-7, D-2 types, eligibility, required documents, and how to apply through HiKorea.
Korea Marriage Visa (F-6) Explained for Foreign Spouses
How to get a Korea marriage visa (F-6): eligibility, F-6 required documents, application steps, income rules, and the 60,000 won fee, explained for…
Setup & Banking
Settling in Korea: housing rentals, telecom (mobile/internet), bank accounts, credit cards, and money transfers for foreigners.
Buka Rekening Bank Korea untuk Wisatawan Indonesia
✓ Syarat utama: ARC (Kartu Registrasi Orang Asing) untuk rekening penuh tanpa batas
Kartu ARC Korea untuk Traveler Indonesia
Panduan lengkap Alien Registration Card (ARC) Korea untuk warga Indonesia: kapan wajib, dokumen, proses pengajuan di kantor imigrasi, dan cara…
ネイバーマップを日本人旅行者が使いこなす実践ガイド
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。
Healthcare
Korean National Health Insurance for foreigners, finding hospitals with English service, medical cost reimbursement, and emergency procedures.
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.
Korea Apartment Maintenance Fee: What Foreigners Actually…
✓ Typical range: 100,000-300,000 KRW/month, depending on apartment size and services
Korea's Garbage Bag System, Explained for Foreign Residents
How Korea's volume-based garbage bag system works in 2026: bag types, where to buy designated waste bags, and the correct household disposal steps for…
Số điện thoại khẩn cấp ở Hàn cho người Việt
Danh bạ số điện thoại khẩn cấp tại Hàn Quốc cho người Việt: 112 cảnh sát, 119 cứu thương, 1345 tư vấn xuất nhập cảnh, 1339 y tế, hỗ trợ tiếng Việt 24/7.
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