Find out how to issue an international driver’s license and how much it costs
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Please check how to issue a mobile driver’s license and international driver’s license, as well as information regarding costs. The era of mobile ID has opened, but if you are not yet enjoying the benefits of civilization, please take a look at the contents and enjoy the convenience of obtaining a simple issuance.
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How to issue a mobile driver’s license
These days, there is nothing you can’t do with just one smartphone, but it has become a world where you can even issue a mobile driver’s license to replace the annoying ID that you had to carry around. However, it does not just work. After renewing with a new driver’s license with an IC chip, you can register it on your mobile.
First of all, in order to obtain a mobile driver’s license, you need to renew your existing license. You can apply online through the government 24 official website or visit the police station or license test center. Here are the things you need to prepare to renew your existing driver’s license:
ID card and 1 photo taken within 6 months, fee 5,000 won
Photo size: 3.5cm wide x 4.5cm long
This is the end of the preparation, and I usually prefer to apply online for anything, but I recommend a visit. This is because if you visit in person, you can renew immediately without waiting, and you must visit to proceed with the international driver’s license.
Usually, there will be a lot of people who need to do a new photo shoot. If so, go to a photo studio to use your driver’s license and take a photo, then stop by the police station or license test center if you are nearby.
If you have renewed with a driver’s license with a newly inserted IC chip, go to the Play Store or App Store on your smartphone, search for “mobile ID” and download the app. You must download the app with the image logo below and beware of similar apps.
Mobile-ID-App-Logo
After downloading the app, you can follow the instructions to apply and complete the renewal driver’s license scan. The app is well organized and guided, so you won’t have any difficulties at all.
How to issue an international driver’s license
As for the method of issuing an international driver’s license, as mentioned above, it is impossible to apply online. So, you have to visit the police station or the driver’s license test center, and you need a photo of the same standard as your driver’s license, and you do not have to bring your passport.
However, the international license fee is 8,500 won, which is a bit more expensive, and of course all institutions support card payment. Also, considering that the validity period is one year, you can apply for issuance according to the schedule you plan to go abroad.
Please refer to the image below for countries that currently allow driving with an international driver’s license issued in Korea.
International License-Permitted-Country
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So far, we have looked at how to issue a mobile driver’s license and an international driver’s license, and the cost. Since issuance is possible with a simpler procedure than expected without any special preparations, we recommend that you use the mobile ID system even if it is a little cumbersome.
When issuing an international license, please do not forget that the validity period is one year above all else. I hope that the contents of the main text will be helpful in your search for information.