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Insurance
A concise guide to essential insurance for foreigners in Korea, covering required health, departure, and work-related policies, plus application steps and key legal points.
Essential Insurance Guide for Foreign Workers in Korea
1. Return Cost Insurance / Trust Preparing for a safe return home The Return Cost Insurance / Trust helps foreign workers cover expenses when returning home after their contract ends.It also aims to prevent illegal stays after the visa period expires. Who must join and when - Visa types: E-9 (Non-professional Employment) and H-2 (Working Visit) - Enrollment deadline: Within 3 months from the effective date of your labor contract - Effective date depends on your visa status: - E-9: Date of first
Health Insurance Guide for International Students in Korea
1. Who Needs to Join You will be automatically enrolled as a local subscriber to the NHI if you meet both of the following conditions: 1. Length of Stay: - You have stayed in Korea for 6 months or more, or - You are expected to stay for 6 months or longer for reasons such as holding certain visas. - Eligible Visa Types (examples): - D-2: Study in Korea (university/college) - D-4: General training (including language training), specific cases vary - E-9: Non-professional employment - F-6: Marriag