How much is the NHIS premium for foreign students?

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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.

**Details**

- **Base contribution rate** – The standard employee‑insured rate is **7.19 %** of the monthly wage【5†L1-L4】. 
- **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【1†L1-L4】【1†L5-L8】. 
- **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【1†L5-L8】. 
- **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**【1†L9-L11】. 
- **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**.