Living in Korea

Driving in Korea

If you wish to drive in Korea with a Korean license, following documents are needed:

• U.S. Passport
• Valid state drivers license from the U.S., with a translated and notarized copy
• Certificate of Alien Registration 
• Three (3) photos (3cm x 4cm)
• Fee of 15,000 won 
• Eye examination
• Written Test (Korea Transportation Law) 4,000 won

For additional information, please contact:

Kangnam Driver License Office
998-1 Daichi-dong, Kangnam-Gu
Seoul, Korea
Tel. 555-0743 or 555-0831

Direction:

Subway #2 Line(Blue)
Samsung Station Exit #2

International Driver Licenses are recognized in Korea and valid for a year from the date of entry. The Korean government does not issue International Driver Licenses for foreigners; these licenses must be obtained outside of Korea.

You may wish to visit one of these web sites for additional information on obtaining an international drivers license:

• The American Automobile Association (AAA)
• The National Auto Club
• The 21st Century Insurance Company 800-622-5292.

Also see the section on traffic laws in the part about legal problems, or more details on Road Safety Overseas.

For American Citizen Services (ACS) inquiries, please e-mail us at: seoul_acs@state.gov.

The basic information on American Citizen Services may also be obtained by calling 02-397-4114. Our FAX number is 02-397-4101.

This is an official U.S. Government source for information on the WWW. Inclusion of non-U.S. Government links or information does not imply endorsement of contents.

The U.S. Embassy is closed on both U.S. and Korean holidays.

Updated March 4, 2005