家族と一緒にソウルに移住するのは大きな冒険ですが、不安に感じることもあるでしょう。頭の中にはたくさんの疑問が渦巻いています。どのエリアに住むべきか？新しい人とどうやって出会うか？韓国語を学ぶべきか？
幸いなことに、私たちはそれらの重要な質問すべてにお答えしますので、あなたは楽しい引っ越しの計画に集中できます。
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この記事で答える11の質問は次のとおりです
インターナショナルスクールに通うには住むのに最適なエリアはどこですか?
新しい家はどうやって見つけるのでしょうか?
ビザを取得するにはどうすればいいですか?
会社を設立するにはどうすればいいですか?
健康保険に加入するにはどうすればいいですか?
銀行口座を開設するにはどうすればいいですか?
どうすれば人々に会えますか?
韓国語を学ぶべきでしょうか？
運転免許証と車はどうやって取得するのですか?
Does Seoul have an Uber?
1How Will I Find a Nanny or Au Pair?
インターナショナルスクールに通うには住むのに最適なエリアはどこですか?
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.
新しい家はどうやって見つけるのでしょうか?
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.
ビザを取得するにはどうすればいいですか?
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.
会社を設立するにはどうすればいいですか?
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.
健康保険に加入するにはどうすればいいですか?
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.
銀行口座を開設するにはどうすればいいですか?
韓国の銀行口座開設は簡単です。ほとんどの銀行は外国人の口座開設を制限していません。必要なのは、必要書類に記入し、パスポート、ビザ、外国人登録証を提示することだけです。ただし、口座開設はリモートではできないため、実際に韓国に到着してから銀行に出向いて手続きを行う必要があります。
どうすれば人々に会えますか?
ソウルに到着したら、他の駐在員家族と出会うことは、生活に馴染むための素晴らしい方法です。駐在員向けのFacebookグループに参加したり、オンラインで駐在員向けイベントを探したり、駐在員クラブに参加したりするのがおすすめです。他の駐在員家族と何人か知り合ったら、彼らに友達を紹介してもらいましょう。そうすれば、すぐに交流の輪が広がるでしょう。
韓国語を学ぶべきでしょうか？
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.
運転免許証と車はどうやって取得するのですか?
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.
ソウルにはUberはありますか？
Uberは2019年、英語対応のドライバーが配車するソウルの「インターナショナルタクシー」サービスから配車を依頼できる新機能を導入しました。これは特に韓国語が話せない人にとって便利です。また、UberアプリからUber Black、Uber Trip、Uber Assistのサービスにアクセスし、地元のタクシーを手配することも可能です。
ナニーやオーペアはどうやって見つけるのでしょうか?
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.
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