From March 2021, all non-Korean international students are automatically subscribed to Korea’s National Health Insurance upon the date of alien registration.

Eligiblility

International students, foreigners and overseas Koreans

Enrollment Time

For exchange students who hold D-2-6 visa, the subscription will take effect from the date of the official registration (the date on which the offiial foreign registration card number is issued)  *around late April / late October 

Enrollment Procedure

No action is required from students, as they are automatically subscribed to health insurance by the NHIS.

Contributions

Monthly contributions for international students for 2023: Around KRW 72,000

(Due Date) The contribution for the next month is due by the 25th of the current month (pre-payment)

(Payment Method) Automatic transfer (from your bank account or credit card), website, NHIS branch office, bank, or via hirevisa.com

Disadvantages with Non-payment of Contributions

(Restrictions on Health Insurance Benefits) Health Insurance benefits at medical care institutions are unavailable from the first day of the month following the payment deadline until the contribution is fully paid.

(Restrictions on Visa Extension) Your stay in Korea may not be extended by the Korean Immigration Office.

Contact

National Health Insurance Corporation

Tel: +82-1577-1000 (Korean), +82-33-811-2000 (English, Chinese, Vietnamese)

Homepage: https://www.nhis.or.kr/english/index.do

Address: Seoul Foreign Civil Service Center (3rd floor, Sindorim Techno-Mart, Saemal-ro 97,Guro-gu, Seoul)