Foreigner's Guide: How to Get a Prepaid Phone in Korea

Easy Activation for Foreigners in Korea

If you are a foreigner living in Korea, having a mobile phone under your own name is essential for daily life, bank accounts, and online services. N-Telecom provides the easiest way for foreigners to get their own phone number without a Korean credit card or complex paperwork.

Required Documents

To open a prepaid phone account, you need one of the following official IDs:

1. ARC (Alien Registration Card): Recommended for those living long-term in Korea (Full support for online identity verification).
2. Passport: Available for tourists or those who haven't received their ARC yet.
3. Residency Certificate: For some special visa types.

Why Choose N-Telecom?

• Real Name Verification: You can use your phone number to verify your identity on Korean websites (Only for ARC holders).
• No Long-term Contract: You can use it as long as you want and cancel any time.
• Affordable Plans: Unlimited data plans start from just 39,600 KRW per month.
• Foreigner Friendly: Simple activation process.

Step-by-Step Activation

1. Pre-Consultation: Contact us via Kakaotalk to check your device compatibility.
2. Visit or Online:

- If you have an ARC and a digital certificate, you can apply on N-Platform(https://n-tele.kr). - If you only have a passport, you must visit a local branch.

1. Insert SIM: Once approved, insert the SIM card and restart your phone.

Language Support

We provide Kakaotalk consultation support for English and others. Don't hesitate to ask anything about sim cards and phone plans in Korea!