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License Application Process

KOREAN

1. Processing procedure

  • 1. Review of required documents submitted such as embassy confirmation
    2. Aptitude test (physical examination) and written test
    3. Exchange issuance of domestic license
    ※ If the person in charge discovers any deficiencies during the document review process, he/she may request submission of additional
    documents for supplementation.
    ※ Exemption from written test when exchanging license from a country that recognizes Korean license

2. Required documents

  • - Original foreign license
    - Original passport: A passport that can confirm entry and exit from departure to entry.
        ※ If your nationality is different from the country where you obtained your driver's license, you must confirm your stay for more than
        90 days in the country where you obtained your driver's license.
        ※ Documents that can confirm a stay of more than 90 days include proof of school or employment, tax invoice, permanent residence
        card (US green card, etc.), citizenship, and long-term visa of more than 1 year.
    - Original alien registration card (original domestic residence report card for Korean nationals of foreign nationality) or original resident
    registration card
    - 3 color photos taken within 6 months (size 3.5cm*4.5cm)
    - Embassy confirmation or Apostille certificate for your license
    - Certificate of immigration facts: from year of birth to present
    - Issuance fee: Mobile IC (English, Korean) 15,000 won / General (English, Korean) 10,000 won

3. Application information

  • ▷ Application location: Nationwide driver's license test center

    ▷ Applicant: Applicant ※ Proxy application is not possible (excluding holders of ID card issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
    ▷ Notification of countries recognizing domestic licenses: 2023.11.22. National Police Agency Notice
    ▷ What are the countries that recognize domestic licenses? Countries that exchange Korean licenses for their own licenses without a
    separate test
    - License issued by a Korean license recognizing country: Only aptitude test (physical examination) is conducted
    - License issued in a country that does not recognize Korean licenses: Aptitude test and written test (multiple choice, 40 questions)
        * For written test, choose between Korean, English, Chinese, and Vietnamese.
        * For U.S. states of Oregon and Idaho, conduct written test even though they are mutually recognized countries.
    ▷ Aptitude test (physical exam) is available at the license testing center, and the physical exam fee
    (type 1 large / special license: 7,000 won, other licenses 6,000 won) is separate.
    ※ There are no physical examination centers within the Mungyeong, Gangneung, Taebaek, Gwangyang, Chungju, and Chuncheon driver's
    license test centers, so please take a physical examination at a nearby hospital.
  • Since the exchange and issuance of foreign licenses takes a lot of time, applications must be received one hour before closing (17:00),
    and if you need to take a written test, we recommend that you visit before 16:00.