Eligibility for International Patient Services
Not every foreign national qualifies as an international patient. Here is a plain-language guide to when you may be eligible and when access may be limited.
Why this matters
Kordy connects you with consultations under Korea’s international patient framework. Whether — and how — you can use the service can depend on your residence and health-insurance status, so we share the basic criteria up front. This is not a final determination; eligibility is confirmed individually during consultation.
You may be eligible if
You are likely able to use international patient consultation support in situations like these.
- You live outside Korea and are exploring medical care or a health screening in Korea
- You are planning a visit to Korea, including for medical purposes
- You are staying in Korea short-term, without foreigner registration and not covered by National Health Insurance
- You live abroad and want a consultation focused on out-of-pocket (non-covered) care
Access may be limited if
In these cases you may fall outside the international patient scope, or further review may be needed.
- You live in Korea with foreigner registration or domestic residence reporting
- You are enrolled in or covered by Korean National Health Insurance
- General-patient rules within Korea’s health system may already apply to you
- Law or a provider’s policy may limit international patient facilitation
Frequently asked questions
- I’m staying in Korea briefly — can I use it?
- If you are here short-term without foreigner registration or National Health Insurance, you may be eligible. It can depend on your residence status, so we confirm after reviewing basic details.
- If I completed foreigner registration, am I excluded?
- Not necessarily. Registration or residence reporting may place you outside the scope, but exceptions or further review can apply depending on your status. We can still help with general information either way.
- What if I have health insurance?
- If you are enrolled in or covered by National Health Insurance, you may not fall under international patient services. We can still share general information and how to contact providers directly.
- Can Korean-heritage foreign nationals inquire?
- Yes. Nationality alone does not decide eligibility, so we review your residence and insurance status together and guide you accordingly.
- I’m not sure yet — can I inquire first?
- Absolutely. Leave anything uncertain as “Not sure”, and Kordy will review and follow up with individual guidance.
This page provides general information and does not constitute legal advice.
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