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Driving in Korea

  1. Obtaining an International Driving Permit (IDP) for short stays in Korea

    If you reside in Denmark and plan to visit Korea for less than 90 days, you must obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive or rent a car in Korea. Applications for IDPs have to be submitted in person at your municipality in Denmark. For further assistance, please contact your municipality.

     

  2. Converting a Danish Driving License to a Korean License

    Danish nationals residing in Korea for more than 90 days can convert their Danish driving license to a Korean driving license. Detailed information of the procedure is available on the Korea Road Traffic Authority homepage.

     

    Important steps:

    • An embassy certificate confirming the authenticity of the Danish driving license needs to be submitted to the Korea Road Traffic Authority.
    • This embassy certificate is based on a declaration from the Danish Road Traffic Authority (Færdselsstyrelsen).
    • Before visiting the embassy, you must request this declaration in English via digital post to Færdselsstyrelsen with the subject line: “Bekræftelse af kørekort" (Confirmation of driving licence).
    • Ask Færdselsstyrelsen to send a copy directly to the embassy at [email protected].
    • Once requested, please notify the embassy.
    • After receiving the declaration, schedule an online consular appointment here, and visit the embassy with your physical Danish driving license.
    • A consular service fee of 46,000 KRW applies (Card payment only).

       

    If you are exempt from digital post (e-Boks or borger.dk), send your request to [email protected] and include:

    • Your full name
    • Contact details
    • Current postal address

     

  3. Obtaining an International Driving Permit (IDP) while residing in Korea

Danish nationals residing in Korea for more than 90 days who require an IDP can apply through the embassy.

Requirements:

  • Book a consular appointment online here.
  • Apply in person for identity verification.
  • Present a valid passport and a Danish driving license.
  • Provide a passport-sized photo (See photo requirements here)
  • A consular service fee of 100,000 KRW applies (Card payment only).

Processing time:

International Driving Permits are issued in Denmark and sent to the embassy in Seoul. The processing time is approximately 5 – 6 weeks.