📌 All international students are automatically enrolled in the National Health Insurance (NHI).
Since March 2021, international students who have completed foreigner registration are automatically enrolled in the National Health Insurance without a separate application.
If your income and assets cannot be verified, an average insurance premium may be applied.
A health insurance premium bill will be sent to the address registered with immigration, so please make sure to check your mail.
Failure to pay your insurance premiums may result in disadvantages in immigration-related procedures, including extension of your period of stay.
Inquiries: National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) ☎ 1577-1000 / Foreign Language Service ☎ 033-811-2000
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🏥 National Health Insurance Service (NHIS)
💡 How does National Health Insurance help you?
It covers approximately 30-70% of medical expenses including hospital visits, examinations, and prescriptions.
Example: For hospital fees of 100,000 won, you would only pay about 30,000 won
🧾 How to pay insurance premiums
Check payment notice: Bills are mailed to your registered address
Payment methods:
Pay through the health insurance app or website
Bank automatic transfer, card payment, or virtual account payment available
Payment also possible at convenience store ATMs
💸 Monthly premium
As of 2023, ₩71,920 per month (subject to annual adjustment)
📱 Contact information
NHIS Call Center: 1577-1000
Foreign language assistance: 033-811-2000
🔍 Forgot to pay your insurance? Late payments incur penalties + disadvantages for visa extension reviews! Check at the beginning of each month.