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Newcomer resources

Settling in Daegu? Start here.

New to Daegu? These quick links and contacts will help you settle in. Please verify details with the official source, as procedures change.

Emergency

Police — 112

Call 112 for police emergencies. Interpretation is available.

Fire & ambulance — 119

Call 119 for fire, rescue and medical emergencies.

Visa & immigration

Immigration Contact Center — 1345

Multilingual helpline for visa, ARC and stay questions.

HiKorea e-Government

Online reservations and applications for foreign residents (ARC, extensions, address changes).

Visit website

Consular

Embassy of India, Seoul

Passport, visa, OCI and consular services for Indian nationals in Korea.

Visit website

Everyday help

Korea Travel Hotline — 1330

24-hour multilingual tourist information and interpretation help.

Need help with something specific?

Our volunteers have been through it too. Ask us — we are happy to point you in the right direction.

Ask a question

Newcomer questions

All FAQs
I have just arrived in Daegu. Where do I start?

Welcome! Join our WhatsApp group for quick help from the community, look through our Newcomer resources, and come to the next event to meet people. The Leaving Korea / Giving away board is great for picking up furniture and kitchen items from people who are moving on.

How do I get my residence card (ARC)?

Foreigners staying longer than 90 days must register at the immigration office for their area within 90 days of arrival. Book an appointment on HiKorea. You usually need your passport, a photo, the application form, the fee and documents for your visa type (for students, a certificate from your university).

For help in English and other languages, call the Immigration Contact Center at 1345. Your university’s international office can also guide you. Rules can change — always check HiKorea for the latest requirements.

Do I need health insurance in Korea?

Most foreign residents are enrolled in the National Health Insurance (NHIS) after six months of stay, and students on D-2 visas are usually enrolled from their registration. Premiums depend on your status, and students receive a discount. Employees are normally covered through their employer.

Check your own case with NHIS or your university’s international office.

How do I renew my Indian passport or get other consular services?

Passport, OCI and other consular services are handled by the Embassy of India in Seoul. Check its website for the current forms, fees and appointment process. When the Embassy holds a consular camp in our region, we announce it in our WhatsApp group and on this website.

Where can I buy Indian groceries?

Ask in our WhatsApp group — members share the latest shops in Daegu and Gyeongsan and the online Indian grocery stores that deliver across Korea. Many families also give away spices and kitchen items on our marketplace when they move.