Health checks for visa purposes
A check at any hospital may not be accepted. Confirm the designated institutions.
When it is needed
- New applications, changes and extensions for certain work statuses
- Some procedures related to study and training
- Residence procedures for nationals of high-TB-burden countries. See tb-test-requirement.
- Employment in specific occupations such as care, catering and childcare
- Exact requirements vary by status and over time — check with 1345.
The process
- Confirm which tests you need and which institutions are designated via 1345 or HiKorea.
- Book at a designated hospital or public health centre.
- Undergo the tests (blood, urine, chest X-ray and so on).
- Collect the certificate and check its validity period.
- Submit it to the immigration office.
What you need
- Passport and alien registration card
- The examination fee
- Photographs (depending on the institution)
- Any pre-test instructions, such as fasting
Where to go
- 1345 Immigration Contact Centre
- HiKorea www.hikorea.go.kr
- Your local immigration office
- The designated hospital or public health centre
- 1339 Korea Disease Control Agency (about the tests)
Questions people ask
Which hospital should I use? Often only designated institutions are accepted. Always confirm with 1345 or immigration before booking.
How long do results take? It depends on the tests. Allow plenty of time before your permission to stay expires.
What if something abnormal shows up? Depending on the item, further tests or a retest after treatment may be needed. Your status doesn't vanish immediately. Follow the authority's guidance.
How much does it cost? It varies by institution and test, so no figure is given here. Check when booking.
Take care
An expired certificate is not accepted. Time it against your submission date. A check at a non-designated place may have to be redone, so always confirm before booking.
Related
tb-test-requirement · stay-extension-documents · health-checkup · hikorea-online-application · visa-fee-payment
Source
Ministry of Justice, HiKorea www.hikorea.go.kr / As of 2026-08