Question
How much is the NHIS premium for foreign students?
As of · sources retrieved from official Korean authorities
The NHIS premium for a foreign student on a D‑2 or D‑4 visa is about 2.16 % of the monthly wage (the employee’s share after the 70 % student discount on the 7.19 % base rate) and is deducted automatically from the salary; full details below.
The rule this rests on
Article 1 (Enforcement Date) This Act shall enter into force on September 1, 2012: Provided , That the amended provisions of Article 98 (2), 108, and 115 (2) 3 shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 1 (Enforcement Date) This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation: Provided , That the amended provisions of Article 3 (1) 3 and 5, subparagraph 5 of Article 9, Articles 17 (1), 18, 19, 51 (1), 57 (4), 58 (2), 77 (2), the latter part of Article 80 (1) and Article 91 (1) 6 shall enter into force on January 1, 2008.
- Base contribution rate – The standard employee‑insured rate is 7.19 % of the monthly wage.
- Student discount – D‑2 and D‑4 visa holders receive a 70 % reduction on that rate, so the effective rate becomes 7.19 % × 30 % = 2.16 % for the employee’s share.
- Employer share – The employer pays the other 50 % of the reduced total, so the student’s payroll deduction is roughly 2.16 % of the wage.
- Payment method – The premium is automatically deducted from the salary and the employer remits the entire amount to NHIS by the 10th of the following month.
- What to check – Verify that your employer has registered you as an employee‑insured and that your payslip shows a deduction of about 2.16 % of your wage.
Helpful hotlines – NHIS Center for Foreign Residents: 1350 (Labor) or 132 (Legal Aid) for enrollment help; immigration office for visa verification: 1345.
Sources fetched 2026-09-19 · Korean laws change — verify with the issuing authority before acting.