Korean Health Insurance — How to Register as a Foreigner

Foreign Health Insurance Guide When to enroll Foreigners staying for 6 months or longer are mandatory health insurance subscribers. If you work at a company, you are automatically registered as a workplace subscriber. If you don’t have a job, you must apply separately as a regional subscriber. How to enroll Visit the National Health Insurance Service (nhis.or.kr) or call (1577-1000). Bring your Alien Registration Card + Passport. English consultation is available at certain locations and can be confirmed on the website. Insurance Premium Based on regional subscribers, approximately 114,000 won per month (2024). It varies depending on income and assets. For workplace subscribers, it is based on your monthly salary