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Visa & Stay
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Who is eligible for the D-10 visa?

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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.

출처 - D-10 Job Seeker Visa - How to Apply (2026 Guide)전문 →
Setup & Banking
Q

Can I open a KakaoBank account with only my passport?

A

No. KakaoBank's online identity check requires a Korean ID it can verify, which for foreigners is the ARC (Residence Card). If you are waiting for your card, open an account at a traditional branch bank with your passport instead.

출처 - KakaoBank Foreigner Account: What the App Checks Before It…전문 →
Healthcare
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นักท่องเที่ยวไทยใช้สิทธิ์ตรวจมะเร็งฟรีของเกาหลีได้ไหม?

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ไม่ได้ โครงการตรวจคัดกรองมะเร็งแห่งชาติเป็นสิทธิ์ของผู้อยู่ในระบบประกันสุขภาพแห่งชาติเกาหลี (NHIS) นักท่องเที่ยวต้องใช้แพ็กเกจตรวจของโรงพยาบาลและจ่ายเองเต็มจำนวน

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Daily Life
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Can I use the 19% flat tax on an E-2 or F-6 visa?

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Yes, if you meet the other conditions. The rule depends on foreign nationality and employment, not your visa code. E-2, E-7, F-2, F-4, F-5, and F-6 holders with foreign nationality can all qualify, as long as they are not daily workers or employees of a specially related company.

출처 - Korea's 19% Flat Tax for Foreign Workers: When It Actually…전문 →
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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.

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  • ✓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
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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.

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D-10 Job Seeker Visa - How to Apply (2026 Guide)

✓ Validity: 6 months per period, max 2 years total

H-2 to F-4 Conversion in Korea: Who Qualifies and the Job…

Switching from H-2 to F-4 in 2026: eligibility routes, required documents, the 100,000 KRW fee, processing time, and the job limits to check first.

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Cách xin Phiếu lý lịch tư pháp khi đang ở Hàn Quốc, chọn số 1 hay số 2, hợp pháp hóa lãnh sự thay apostille và dịch hồ sơ gia hạn visa năm 2026.

Setup & Banking

Settling in Korea: housing rentals, telecom (mobile/internet), bank accounts, credit cards, and money transfers for foreigners.

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KakaoBank Foreigner Account: What the App Checks Before It…

✓ ID: an ARC (Residence Card) is required. A passport alone does not pass the app's check

Korea PASS App for Foreigners: Why Verification Fails and…

PASS app identity verification for foreigners in Korea (2026): what your carrier checks, ARC setup steps, name mismatch fixes, and alternatives.

Korea Won Exchange: Where to Swap Money, What to Declare,…

2026 guide to Korea won exchange for foreigners: bank vs airport rates, the USD 10,000 customs declaration rule, Global ATMs, and re-exchange receipts.

Healthcare

Korean National Health Insurance for foreigners, finding hospitals with English service, medical cost reimbursement, and emergency procedures.

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ตรวจคัดกรองมะเร็งที่เกาหลี คนไทยจองอย่างไร จ่ายเท่าไร

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Unpaid Health Insurance Premium in Korea: What One Missed…

Unpaid health insurance premium in Korea? See how NHIS arrears suspend benefits, affect visa extensions, and how to pay before leaving. 2026 rules.

Daily Life

Everyday life in Korea: driving licenses, public transport, Korean language learning (TOPIK), culture, etiquette, and seasonal customs.

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Korea's 19% Flat Tax for Foreign Workers: When It Actually…

✓ Real rate: 19% national income tax + 1.9% local income tax = 20.9% of total wages

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Korea Severance Pay: The One-Year Rule, the Real Math, and…

Korea severance pay in 2026: the one-year rule, average wage math, the 14-day deadline, and how to claim unpaid severance, even from abroad.

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