- Old: Immediately available upon arrival to Korea regardless of resident period in Korea

- New: Foreigners and overseas Korean nationals can become eligible for national health insurance coverage as dependents when they reside in Korea for at least six months, effective from April 3rd.  

However, in the case of at least one of followings, the coverage is immediately available upon on arrival to Korea.

① Spouse and children under 19 years old

② Reason for residence: Student visa (D-2), Student (Elementary, Middle, High school) visa (D-4-3), Nonprofessional employment visa (E-9), Permanent resident visa (F-5), Marriage migrant visa (F-6)

Consultation in other languages:

- 1577-1000, and then press 6 for foreign language consultation

- Direct: 033-811-2000 (English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Uzbek)