The Complete Guide to Medical Assistance for Foreigners series
Current: Foreign Medical Assistance Part 2 | Finding out what your visa covers
Part 1: The Complete Guide from Application to Approval 2025
Part 3: Emergency Department-119 Call Complete Response Manual
Part 4: Find a foreigner-friendly hospital in your neighborhood
Part 5: How to access healthcare based on your country of origin
Part 6: How to communicate in the hospital even if you don't speak Korean
All about foreign medical assistance
The medical benefits available to foreigners in Korea are Different visa types are differentfor the same treatment, depending on the visa Deductibles are more than 10 times different You can fly, so accurate information is essential. As of 2025, each visa's medical benefits and Health insurance enrollment requirementsis completely cleaned up.
Complete breakdown of health benefits by work visa
For foreign nationals who are in the country for work Visa types and work arrangementswill affect your health insurance coverage. Make sure you understand the difference between benefits for full-time and part-time workers.
1E-9 Non-Specialty Worker Visa: Mandatory Health Insurance
E-9 visa holders are eligible for Obtain mandatory health insurance within 3 months of entry Who is eligible. Employers and employees pay the premiums 50/50, and employees receive the same healthcare benefits as Koreans.
E-9 Health Benefits
- Coverage: 60-80% coverage of inpatient- outpatient care
- Monthly premiumAverage: 6-10K won (depending on income)
- Deductibles: Outpatient 20-40%, Inpatient 20%
- Health screening: Free every two years
Additional support schemes
- Medical expense assistance: Additional support during a serious illness
- Interpretation services: Multilingual support at major hospitals
- First aid: Full coverage for emergency room visits
- Immunizations: Free essential immunizations
2E-7 Specialty Worker Visa: Optional Enrollment and Special Benefits
E-7 visas are Highly compensated professionalsto enroll in health insurance is optional. However, when enrolling, the cost of Wider benefitsto receive a special program.
| Subscription types | Premiums | Coverage | Special offers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workplace subscribers | 8-15 million won per month | 80-90% Guarantee | VIP Care |
| Local subscribers | 10-20 thousand won per month | 70-80% Guarantee | International Care Center Priority |
| Unsubscribed | -. | Fully out-of-pocket | Emergency room only |
E-7 Visa RecommendationHealth insurance is recommended even for high-income earners (over 60 million won per year). In the event of a serious illness, medical expenses can reach tens of millions of won, so it is much more economical than insurance premiums.
Guide to medical benefits for family visas
F-3 (accompanying) and F-6 (marriage-based) visa holders can use the Special benefits for Korean spouses and family membersespecially during pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting.
3F-6 Marriage Visa: Special Maternity Protection
F-6 visa holders are eligible for Significant coverage for pregnancy and maternity-related medical expenseswill be. They receive the same level of maternity benefits as Koreans and have access to additional multicultural family support programs.
Pregnancy and childbirth support
- Pregnancy medical expenses: Prenatal Test 90% support
- Maternity expenses: 1.5 million won for natural childbirth, 2 million won for cesarean section
- Newborn medical expenses: First 6 months free
- Postpartum care: Support up to 1 million won
Special offers for multicultural families
- Interpretation services: Interpreters specializing in obstetrics and gynecology
- Training programs: Pregnancy - Parenting Education Free
- Consulting services: 24/7 multilingual support
- Nutritional support: Get free prenatal supplements
4F-3 Companion Visa: Shared Benefits for Principal Aliens
F-3 accompanying visas are Shared health benefits for a covered foreign nationalreceive. If the parent is an E-7, the child will receive benefits at the E-7 level, and if the parent is an E-9, the child will receive benefits at the E-9 level.
Companion visa precautions
If the principal alien loses status or disenrolls from health insurance Accompanying family members also lose benefits immediatelywill be added. You may need to review each individual subscription separately.
Medical assistance for student and tourist visas
D-2 international students and C-3 tourists are Limited health insurance coveragebut you can take advantage of separate medical assistance schemes offered by the government and universities.
D-2 International Student Medical Assistance
- School insurance: College-specific mandatory insurance
- National Health Insurance: Available for stays of 6 months or more
- Emergency Medical AssistanceOne-time limit of 5 million won
- School health centers: Free primary care
C-3 Supporting tourists
- Travel insurance: Recommended to sign up before you leave the country
- Emergency room access: Prioritized care in case of life-threatening conditions
- Hospitals for foreigners onlySpecialized services for tourists
- Medical tourism: Government Certification Programs
Optimal health benefits strategy for my visa
✅ Check if you have health insurance for your visa type
✅ Maximize your benefits by applying for more than one assistance scheme
✅ Review the best way to sign up for each member of your family
✅ Plan ahead for changes to your healthcare benefits when you change status
Familiarize yourself with emergency contacts and procedures in case of an emergency
Who to contact for visa-specific medical benefits
Contact us to find out the exact benefits for your visa
For more comprehensive information, check out our comprehensive guide
Medical assistance and emergency assistance for foreign nationals in the country at a glance