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Information on this page is subject to change in accordance with NHIS policies.
For the most up-to-date information, please visit the NHIS website or contact NHIS directly.

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Enrollment
  • The National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) is a government-run public healthcare program in Korea. Once enrolled and paying the required insurance fee, foreign nationals are entitled to the same healthcare benefits as Korean citizens, including reduced medical costs and access to regular health checkups.
  • Under the National Health Insurance Act and relevant Ministry of Education policies, all international students (D-2 visa) and overseas Korean students (F-4 visa) are required to enroll in NHIS during their stay in Korea.

  • NHIS Enrollment Process by Visa Type
    - D-2 visa holders: Automatically enrolled upon completion of Alien Registration
    - F-4 visa holders: Automatically enrolled after 6 months of stay in Korea

    ※ Immediate enrollment requires a separate application to NHIS (certificate of enrollment required).

    ※ Students registered as dependents under their parents’ NHIS plan are not required to enroll separately.

Insurance Fee
  • International students (D-2 visa holders) are eligible for a 50% reduction on the standard NHIS fee, paying approximately KRW 80,000 per month (KRW 76,390 as of 2025).
  • Overseas Korean students (F-4 visa holders) are normally charged the full monthly fee (KRW 152,780 as of 2025). However, the same 50% reduction may be applied upon submission of a certificate of enrollment to NHIS.
  • NHIS fees are subject to change.
Insurance Billing & Payment

Billing

The NHIS insurance bill is sent by mail to the address registered during Alien Registration or domestic residence reporting (typically delivered around the 15th of each month).

Payment Deadline

The insurance fee must be paid in advance by the 25th of each month for the following month (e.g., April’s insurance fee must be paid by March 25).

※ Failure to pay may result in disadvantages in visa extension or immigration procedures.

Discount for Online Notification & Automatic Transfer

By applying for both services, you may receive a discount of up to 400 KRW per month.

  • Online Notification: Receive your bill via email or mobile phone instead of by paper.
  • Automatic Transfer: Fees will be automatically deducted from your bank account on the 25th of each month
  • How to apply: Please download the NHIS 25 (건강보험 25시) application and follow the instructions in it

For detailed information on payment, please refer to the link below: https://www.nhis.or.kr/renewal_popup/poster/20211115_poster_page_1.html

Application for NHIS Exemption

Eligibility for Exemption

In principle, all international students are required to enroll in NHIS. However, students who are covered by medical insurance or healthcare systems under foreign laws or separate medical coverage schemes may apply for an exemption.

  • France: Exempt under a bilateral government agreement
  • Japan: Overseas medical expense reimbursement system
  • United States / UN: Medical coverage for military personnel, officials, and their dependents

Application Procedure

  • Contact NHIS to confirm eligibility for exemption
  • Submit the required documents to NHIS (by fax or in person)

Required Documents

  • (Common) Report of Loss of Qualification(자격상실신고서), Exemption Application Form(가입제외신청서)
  • (Japan) Japanese health insurance card
  • (United States) Uniformed Services ID Card or Blue Cross / Blue Shield Card

※ All documents must be submitted with Korean translations. Notarization is not required

NHIS Inquiries & Contact

For further or detailed inquiries regarding NHIS, please contact NHIS directly. Due to privacy regulations, the university is unable to access or verify individual information, such as insurance fee status or immigration-related records, on behalf of students.

NHIS Seoul Foreign Service Center(서울외국인민원센터)

Korean Consultation:
1577-1000
Foreign Language Consultation:
033-811-2000 (English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Uzbek available)
Address:
Office building 3F, Shindorim techno mart, 97 Saemal-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul
Office Hours:
09:00~18:00 (Mon~Fri)

NHIS Seongbuk Branch(성북지사)

Address:
2F, 35 Hwarang-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul (KT Wolgok Branch)
Office Hours:
09:00~18:00 (Mon~Fri)

Private Insurance (*Optional)

  • NHIS coverage alone may not fully cover all medical expenses. To ensure broader coverage, especially in emergency situations, enrollment in private insurance is recommended.
  • However, private insurance cannot replace NHIS, and enrollment in NHIS remains mandatory regardless of private insurance coverage.
  • The university does not recommend specific insurance companies or plans. Students are advised to review available options and choose a private insurance plan independently based on their individual needs.
  • For students who find it difficult to choose from the wide range of private insurance options and fees, the GSC may offer a group private insurance program at the beginning of each semester. Students interested in group enrollment should refer to the application email sent by the GSC.

※ Please note that the group private insurance program may not be available every semester, depending on circumstances.