S'installer à Séoul avec sa famille est une aventure immense, mais cela peut paraître intimidant. Des milliers de questions vous trottent dans la tête. Dans quel quartier vivre ? Comment rencontrer de nouvelles personnes ? Devriez-vous apprendre le coréen ?
Heureusement, nous sommes là pour répondre à toutes ces questions cruciales afin que vous puissiez vous concentrer sur la planification de votre déménagement passionnant.
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Voici les 11 questions auxquelles nous répondrons dans cet article
Quel est le meilleur quartier où vivre pour fréquenter des écoles internationales ?
Comment vais-je trouver ma nouvelle maison ?
Comment puis-je obtenir mon visa ?
Comment créer mon entreprise ?
Comment obtenir une assurance maladie ?
Comment ouvrir un compte bancaire ?
Comment puis-je rencontrer des gens ?
Dois-je apprendre le coréen ?
Comment obtenir un permis de conduire et une voiture ?
Does Seoul have an Uber?
1How Will I Find a Nanny or Au Pair?
Quel est le meilleur quartier où vivre pour fréquenter des écoles internationales ?
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.
Comment vais-je trouver ma nouvelle maison ?
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.
Comment puis-je obtenir mon visa ?
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.
Comment créer mon entreprise ?
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.
Comment obtenir une assurance maladie ?
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.
Comment ouvrir un compte bancaire ?
Ouvrir un compte bancaire en Corée du Sud est facile, car la plupart des banques n'imposent aucune restriction aux étrangers. Il vous suffit de remplir les formulaires nécessaires et de présenter votre passeport, votre visa et votre carte d'étranger. Cependant, vous devrez attendre d'être physiquement en Corée du Sud pour vous rendre à la banque et ouvrir un compte, car l'ouverture à distance est impossible.
Comment puis-je rencontrer des gens ?
Une fois à Séoul, rencontrer d'autres familles d'expatriés est un excellent moyen de s'intégrer. Rejoignez des groupes Facebook pour expatriés, consultez les événements en ligne et rejoignez des clubs d'expatriés. Après avoir rencontré quelques familles d'expatriés, demandez-leur de vous présenter à leurs amis ; votre cercle social s'élargira rapidement.
Dois-je apprendre le coréen ?
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.
Comment obtenir un permis de conduire et une voiture ?
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.
Est-ce qu'il y a Uber à Séoul ?
En 2019, Uber a lancé une nouvelle fonctionnalité permettant aux utilisateurs de commander des courses auprès du service « International Taxi » de Séoul, qui propose des taxis avec chauffeurs anglophones. Cette fonctionnalité est particulièrement utile si vous ne parlez pas coréen. Vous pouvez également utiliser l'application Uber pour accéder aux services Uber Black, Uber Trip et Uber Assist et réserver des taxis locaux.
Comment trouver une nounou ou une fille au pair ?
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.
Alexander Peipers est cofondateur et directeur général de World Schools et Camps du mondeoù il dirige une mission visant à fournir aux familles des conseils fiables dans le choix des écoles et des programmes qui favorisent l'excellence académique, la diversité culturelle et le développement holistique.
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