PhoneGGUBUK official
What do I need to get a phone number in my own name?
What you need depends on how you pay. The details below follow the government's guide for international students.
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RemittanceGGUBUK official
What should I bring to open a bank account?
You can open one in person at a bank. The steps are consultation, filling out the form, setting a password, and receiving your bankbook and card.
HousingGGUBUK official
How do I protect my housing deposit?
Check these before you sign.
JobsGGUBUK official
How many hours a week can I work part-time?
Students on D-2 (study) and D-4 (language training) visas need permission before working. Get confirmation from your school's staff, then apply for a part-time work permit (시간제 취업 허가) at an immigration office (출입국·외국인관서). Language students must wait 6 months from their entry date or status change date.
HospitalsGGUBUK official
How do I find a hospital that speaks my language?
Interpreting varies by hospital. Call and ask before you go. You can use these public phone lines.
HospitalsGGUBUK official
When does health insurance start, and what happens if I don't pay?
If you work at a company, the company usually reports you and you become an employee subscriber (직장가입자).
VisaGGUBUK official
When and where do I report my address after moving?
If you have registered as a foreigner and you move, you must report it within 15 days of moving into your new home. This is called a change of residence report (체류지 변경 신고).
VisaGGUBUK official
When, where, and how do I extend my stay?
You must apply before your period of stay ends. Government guidance says you can apply from 4 months before it expires. Another notice says online applications run from 60 days to 3 days before expiry (excluding holidays). Ask 1345 about your dates first.
RemittanceGGUBUK official
How do banks and small-amount remittance companies differ?
Remittance rules for foreigners differ from those for Koreans. The USD 100,000 a year in the news does not apply to foreigners.
VisaGGUBUK official
What can I ask 1345, the helpline for foreigners?
1345 is the Immigration Contact Center (외국인종합안내센터). Dial 1345 from anywhere in Korea with no area code. It works from landlines and mobile phones. The call is not free.