الانتقال إلى سيول مع عائلتك مغامرةٌ كبيرة، لكنها قد تبدو مُرهقة. تدور في ذهنك آلاف الأسئلة: في أي منطقةٍ تُناسب العيش؟ كيف ستلتقي بأشخاصٍ جُدد؟ هل يُنصح بتعلم اللغة الكورية؟
لحسن الحظ، نحن هنا للإجابة على كل هذه الأسئلة الحرجة حتى تتمكن من التركيز على التخطيط لخطوتك المثيرة.
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ما هي أفضل منطقة للعيش للدراسة في المدارس الدولية؟
كيف سأجد منزلي الجديد؟
كيف أحصل على تأشيرتي؟
كيف أقوم بتأسيس شركتي؟
كيف أحصل على التأمين الصحي؟
كيف أفتح حسابًا بنكيًا؟
كيف يمكنني التعرف على الناس؟
هل يجب علي أن أتعلم اللغة الكورية؟
كيف أحصل على رخصة قيادة وسيارة؟
Does Seoul have an Uber?
1How Will I Find a Nanny or Au Pair?
ما هي أفضل منطقة للعيش للدراسة في المدارس الدولية؟
Finding the best school for your kids should be a top priority when choosing where to live. Most of the best international schools are located in the center of Seoul, so stay within a reasonable distance.
If you're interested in a school south of the River Han, Gangnam-gu and Apgujeong-dong are good districts with large expat communities. Gangnam has a bustling atmosphere that makes it popular with young people and affluent expats. Daechi-dong is one of the quieter areas of Gangnam, making it ideal for families.
For schools north of the River Han, consider Hannam-dong. This area contains the UN Village and an affluent residential neighborhood. It's an exclusive area popular with diplomats, only 45 minutes from Seoul International School, and served well by most international school buses.
Seodaemun-gu is another popular expat area north of the river. It's close to many good international schools and universities, which is ideal if you have older children. Seongbuk-dong is another affluent expat area popular with families and relatively close to the city.
كيف سأجد منزلي الجديد؟
Once you've settled on an area where you'd like to live, you'll need help finding a home.
If you're moving to Seoul for work, your employer can help you secure accommodation near your offices and preferred schools. Having a Korean-speaking friend or colleague to help you handle negotiations is advisable, as the system can feel unfamiliar. Korean landlords use a 'key-money' system, which works like a deposit when renting. The more key money you pay a landlord, the lower your monthly rent will be.
An apartment is the best option if you want to live in the city center. If you don't mind living a little further, you can choose a private house. Using online portals and checking local English papers like the Korea Times is an excellent way to find properties.
Ask other expats for recommendations on finding realtors who speak English and have experience helping families relocate. They'll be able to guide you through the entire process.
كيف أحصل على تأشيرتي؟
If you're moving to Seoul for work, your work permit will usually be filled out by your sponsoring employer. Once this is approved, you'll be given a Certificate of Confirmation of Visa Issuance, which you'll need to file, along with your other visa application forms, at the South Korean embassy in your current country of residence.
Work permits are usually valid for one year and take up to four weeks to be processed. If you get a single-entry visa, you'll have to pay for a re-entry stamp when you leave South Korea, while a multiple-entry visa will allow you to come and go without having to pay.
Once you have a visa, you can apply for a residency card, also known as an Alien Registration Card, which will allow you to open a bank account, get a mobile phone, sign a lease, and apply for a driver's license.
كيف أقوم بتأسيس شركتي؟
When setting up a company in South Korea, you have three options. You can set up a local corporation, branch, or liaison office.
If you set up a local corporation, it will be considered a 'foreign-invested company.' The foreign investor and foreign-invested company are considered separate entities, and you'll have to invest a minimum of 100 million won or more per case. You'll also have to pay tax on both domestic and overseas income.
If you set up a local branch, the headquarters and branch are considered a single entity, and you'll only have to pay tax on domestic income.
The type of company structure that works best for you will vary according to your circumstances, so it's wise to get advice from an English-speaking investment consultant in South Korea.
كيف أحصل على التأمين الصحي؟
Once you have your Alien Registration Cards, you and your family can register for the Korean National Health Insurance System (NHI). Your employer typically makes payments towards NHI, with one share coming from your paycheck and another from your employer.
Alternatively, you can take out private health insurance and pay for treatment at English-speaking international clinics. Many policies are designed specifically for expats and include additional benefits like medical repatriation in case of serious illness.
كيف أفتح حسابًا بنكيًا؟
فتح حساب مصرفي في كوريا الجنوبية سهل، فمعظم البنوك لا تفرض قيودًا على الأجانب. كل ما عليك فعله هو ملء النماذج اللازمة وإظهار جواز سفرك وتأشيرتك وبطاقة تسجيل الأجانب. مع ذلك، سيتعين عليك الانتظار حتى تصل إلى كوريا الجنوبية شخصيًا لزيارة البنك وفتح حساب، إذ لا يمكن إتمام ذلك عن بُعد.
كيف يمكنني التعرف على الناس؟
بمجرد وصولك إلى سيول، يُعدّ التعرّف على عائلات مغتربين أخرى طريقة رائعة للاستقرار. يُنصح بالانضمام إلى مجموعات فيسبوك للمغتربين، والبحث عبر الإنترنت عن فعاليات المغتربين، والانضمام إلى نوادي المغتربين. بعد التعرّف على بعض العائلات المغتربة الأخرى، يمكنك أن تطلب منهم تعريفك بأصدقائهم، وستتوسّع دائرتك الاجتماعية قريبًا.
هل يجب علي أن أتعلم اللغة الكورية؟
While Seoul is an international city, and you'll meet plenty of English-speaking expats, learning at least a tiny Korean will make day-to-day life much easier. Learning to read Hangul, the Korean alphabet, is an excellent first step. Many products are labeled with English words spelled out in Hangul, so you'll be able to understand lots.
If you'd like to learn to speak Korean, you can attend plenty of classes. These are also excellent ways to meet new people.
كيف أحصل على رخصة قيادة وسيارة؟
If you already hold a driving license from an 'acknowledged country' like the US, you can swap it for a Korean one. The Korean Driver's License Authority will hold your original license and return it to you when you leave the country.
Buying a new car from a dealership is simple. You'll need to show your Alien Registration Card and passport. You'll also need to register the vehicle within 15 days and purchase insurance, which the dealership can help you with.
هل يوجد في سيول أوبر؟
في عام ٢٠١٩، أطلقت أوبر ميزة جديدة تتيح للمستخدمين طلب سيارات أجرة من خدمة "التاكسي الدولي" في سيول، والتي توفر سيارات أجرة بسائقين يتحدثون الإنجليزية. تُعد هذه الميزة مفيدة بشكل خاص لمن لا يتحدثون الكورية. يمكنك أيضًا استخدام تطبيق أوبر للوصول إلى خدمات أوبر بلاك، وأوبر تريب، وأوبر أسيست، واستئجار سيارات أجرة محلية.
كيف يمكنني العثور على مربية أو مربية أطفال؟
Whether you're looking for a live-in au pair or a part-time nanny, asking other expats for recommendations is a good strategy. Some websites allow you to search local and international nannies to find the right one for you and your family. You can filter according to experience, cleaning, tutoring, and more variables. Many local agencies specialize in finding nannies for expat families and can run background checks and perform interviews for you.
Moving to Seoul is easy when you're properly prepared. Use the information above to make the move go as smoothly as possible for you and your family.
ألكسندر بيبرس هو المؤسس المشارك والرئيس التنفيذي لشركة World Schools و المخيمات العالميةحيث يقود مهمة تزويد العائلات بإرشادات موثوقة في اختيار المدارس والبرامج التي تعزز التميز الأكاديمي والتنوع الثقافي والتنمية الشاملة.
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