Mandatory Enrollment
All D-2 visa holders are required to enroll in the Korean National Health Insurance (NHI) after completing Foreign Resident Registration.
This regulation has been in effect since March 2021.
Before receiving your Residence Card (RC) : You are required to have international health insurance that covers your stay in Korea.
If you have not yet purchased insurance, the OIA can introduce you to a Korean insurance provider for the bridging period.
More information, including the application link and instructions, will be provided during orientation.
| Classification | International Health Insurance (including HYU-introduced insurance) |
National Health Insurance (NHI) |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory | Yes (After arrival – Before RC is issued) | Yes (After RC is issued – Until departure) |
| Amount | Varies by provider | Approx. KRW 77,000 per month (as of January 2025) |
| Effective Period | Must be valid until RC issuance | 1 month from payment date (monthly payment required) |
| How to Pay | Apply individually according to the instructions |
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| Center Locations | - | Seoul Center for Foreign ResidentsAnsan Center for Foreign Residents |
| Non-payment Disadvantages | No insurance coverage during hospital visits | Visa extension disadvantagesLoss of NHI benefitsLate fees (up to 5%) |
| Coverage | Varies by insurance provider HYU Insurance Info |
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| Responsible Department |
Name: OIA, Hanyang University ERICA Tel: +82-31-400-0792 Email: ericaincoming@hanyang.ac.kr Hours: 9am–5pm |
Name: NHIS Tel: +82-(0)33-811-2000 (multilingual) / +82-1577-1000 Hours: 9am–6pm |
| Mobile App | - | “The건강보험” (NHI) App for Android & iPhone |
| Others | - | NHIS Certificate Service GuideNHIS Website |
*Medical expenses are co-shared between the student and NHIS. No reimbursement process is needed for covered treatment.
