ACTS/AIGS requires all international students to have health insurance from the time of their admission until graduation. International students are to submit a copy of their health insurance membership to AIGS Registrar’s office by the 5th week of their first semester.
- National Health Insurance Corporation
International students can apply for health insurance through the National Health Insurance Corporation (
http://www.nhic.or.kr/portal/site/eng) or students can visit a regional NHI office.
| Application Eligibility |
- Internationals registered as a resident foreigner can apply with the Korean National Health Insurance 90 days after their arrival.
- However, those who have a student visa (D-2) are eligible to apply to the NHI immediately after their arrival in Korea.
- Once a foreign resident has National Health Insurance, the resident’s spouse and children (under 20 years) can receive the same benefits from the NHI.
|
| Required Documents |
- Passport
- Foreign Registration Card (Alien Registration Card)
|
| Other Important Information |
- Foreigners forfeit their health insurance if they travel outside Korea and fail to pay the monthly fee.
- Student (D-2) Visa holder’s insurance is half the cost of the Korean regional membership holders.
- Every hospital in Korea accommodates people registered with the NHI or with a private Korean health insurance company.
|
ACTS International Graduate School