FAQ 51Operator answerPosted Oct 5, 2026
Can foreigners get a free health checkup?
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E-9· Workplace enrollees working on H-2 visas are eligible for the national health screening, but they must verify their actual enrollment status and eligibility for that year.
If you're not an office worker, you can do it once a year; if you're an office worker, once every two years.
The National Health Insurance Service covers all costs for general health checkups.
If you missed the screening, check if you can apply for additional checkups for those who missed the previous year's exam the following year.
Workplace subscribers apply through the company.
However, since some cancer screenings can be paid by the individual, it is not "completely free."
Ask 1577-1000 if you are eligible.
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Reference only. Rules change often. Confirm with 1350 (Ministry of Employment and Labor helpline) before you apply.