Where to receive a key to your apartment

• International Faculty Apartment (W11) : Maintenance (Security) office (Apt. Building B of W11, 1F)
• International Village B (W5-5) : General Affairs Team (E14, 4F)

Registering for wireless/wired LAN as a KAIST member is possible only after the first date of your contract. However, you can get inter net access at your on-campus residence as below.

• 1) ISSS can provide a temporary ID and password for Wireless internet by request (email: isss@kaist.ac.kr).
• 2) Wireless internet is always available at the International Faculty Apartrment.

This website is the hub of KAIST information services including search, groupware, administrative systems (ERP), as well as integrated access to email, the academic system (grades/classes), and the library for KAIST members. The KAIST Portal serves as a gateway to KAIST, providing services based on Single Sign On (SSO).

Portal ID Registration

You can register for a Portal ID from the first date of your contract.

Create a KAIST Email Account (mail.kaist.ac.kr)

Registration is possible using your UID, which you will receive by e-mail on the first date of your contract.

Open your bank account as early as possible and submit the bank information to your department office/lab. In Korea, most transactions in stores, restaurants, shopping centers, cafeterias, etc. can be done with a debit card. Internet banking is also convenient for electronic transfers and online shopping. When you sign up for internet banking, a digital authorized certificate (공인인증서) will be issued. The digital certificate is necessary for internet banking and online credit card payments. Woori Bank provides internet banking services in English.

Location of Woori Bank

1st floor, West Student Center (W2)

Documents needed (total of 2)

• 1) Alien Registration Card (ARC) or Passport
• 2) Certificate of Employment or Contract or KAIST ID Card

* Note
Applying with a passport will leave some services such as internet banking and debit card issuance limited. New international scholars usually first open a bank account with a passport and then update their bank information when they get their ARC for more services. It is necessary to revisit the bank with your ARC once it arrives.

Application for a KAIST ID card is only possible from the first date of your contract.

• Visit the Safety and Security Team on the 1st floor of W8 with 1 color photo (35mm x 45mm).
• If you have a KAIST ID number (employee number), a KAIST ID card will be issued. Otherwise, an entry key card will be issued. Please note that the entry card comes with some limitations. For example those with only an entry card are not allowed to borrow books from KAIST libraries.

* How to get an entry card: Fill out an application form (download from "Forms" or get a hard copy from the ISSS office or Safety and Security Team) and get a signature from the Department Head -> Pay 20,000 won at Woori Bank in W2 -> Apply for an entry card at the Safety and Security Team with the payment receipt and the application form.

Applying for Alien Registration

• If you are staying in Korea for more than 90 days, you must complete your alien registration within 30 days of arrival to Korea.
• When alien registration is completed, you will receive your alien registration card (ARC).
• ISSS can apply for alien registration on your behalf if you submit the application documents. However, you must register your fingerprints when you pick up your ARC at the Daejeon Immigration Office.
• If you apply for alien registration yourself, ISSS can pick up your ARC for you if you submit the application receipt, named the Certificate of Application for Permit of Stay (체류허가신청확인서).
• If you would like ISSS to apply for alien registration on your behalf, submit the below required documents to ISSS.

Required Documents

• Application form (available at ISSS)
• Passport (original & copy, including the visa page)
• A passport photo (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, taken against a white background)
• Fee: 30,000 won in cash
• KAIST Business Registration Certificate (available at ISSS)
• Proof of Residency*

* The Proof of Residency form is available in "Forms" or at the ISSS office. If you live in an on-campus residence, please fill in the proof of residency form and get it signed by the General Affairs Team (E14, 4th floor). If you live off campus and not in a KAIST accommodation, please fill out the form and have it signed by the house owner or house provider. Also, a copy of your house contract must be attached to the form.

Applying for the Certificate of Alien Registration

• It will take about 2~3 weeks for your ARC to be ready. Therefore, it is highly recommended to get a Certificate of Alien Registration
  (외국인등록 사실증명서).
• The certificate (cost: 2,000 won) can be issued at the Immigration Office or Yuseong Districk Office after you apply for alien registration.
• The Certificate can temporarily act as a substitute for your ARC and will be used for school affairs such as National Health Insurance enrollment and registration of your personnel information to the KAIST human resource management system (*Note: the certificate cannot be used to open a bank account or for mobile phone subscriptions).
• Be sure to submit the Certificate of Alien Registration or a copy of your ARC to the Human Resources Management Team and your department office/lab to complete enrollment in National Health Insurance (NHI).

* Note
  - You must submit the copy of ARC to the Human Resources Management Team through your department office.
  - The permitted sojourn period printed in the back of your ARC will automatically become your valid visa period. (Be sure to extend the
     period before it expires).
  - For more information about ARC, refer to the Immigration Section.

All KAIST scholars, their spouse, and children younger than 20 years of age will be automatically enrolled in NHI after you submit a copy of ARC or a certificate of Alien Registration to the Human Resources Management Team. Refer to the “Health/Medical” section or FAQ of the International Scholar’s Handbook for more information on NHI.

How to Subscribe?

• All KAIST scholars, their spouse, and children younger than 20 years of age will be automatically enrolled in NHI after their alien registration number has been registered to the school.
• You will receive the NHI application form along with your documents for appointment. After you submit the application, you must submit the following documents to the Human Resources Management Team or your department office to complete NHI enrollment.

Required Documents

• Your Certificate of Alien Registration (외국인등록사실증명서)
• Copy of your alien registration card(ARC) and your family

* If you need to be enrolled in NHI before you receive your ARC, you can submit a Certificate of Alien Registration as a substitute to complete NHI registration. The certificate can be issued at the Immigration Office or Yuseong District office after you apply for alien registration. Make sure to submit a copy of your ARC after it is issued.

How to pay?

The insurance fee will be automatically deducted from your salary.