Complete guide to obtaining a health certificate: from the application process, costs, to online issuance!

Do you still find obtaining a health certificate complicated?
These days, you can easily solve things at home as long as you have internet.

Essential information you must know if you're preparing for a part-time job or employment in the food service or food industry!

How to obtain a health certificate, tips for online issuance, processing time by hospital
Costs, and even fines for non-issuance, will be fully organized for 2025.

 

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What is a health certificate and why is it necessary to obtain one?

 

The official name for the health certificate is "Health Examination Result Report."

In all workplaces handling food, such as cafes, restaurants, bars, cafeterias, and convenience stores
These are documents that must be carried with you.
Even part-time workers are not an exception.

 

 

 

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3 Ways to Obtain a Health Certificate! Which is the Most Convenient?

 

Issued by the public health center
- Cost: 3,000 won (the cheapest!)
- Duration: approximately 5 days (excluding weekends and public holidays)
- Items to bring: ID card
- Advantage: Economical
- Disadvantages: Mandatory visits, possible long wait times

 

Issued at a general hospital
- Cost: 15,000 won to 30,000 won
- Duration: Issued as early as the same day
- Advantage: Fast
- Disadvantage: financial burden

 

③ Issuance via the internet (recommended!)
- After completing the examination at the health center or hospital
Available for printing on the Public Health Portal starting 24 hours later
- [Public Health Portal Direct Link](https://www.e-health.go.kr)

 

Summary of issuance procedure

1. Access the homepage
2. Issuance of certificates → Click on Health Examination Results
3. Identity Verification
4. Output

 

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What are the items checked in the health certificate exam?

 

It has become simpler and more accurate starting from 2024!

 

- Pulmonary tuberculosis test: Chest X-ray
- Typhoid fever test: rectal swab
Paratyphoid test: blood test

 

The total examination time is about 20 to 30 minutes.
It ends sooner than I thought.

 

 

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What is the issuance period and validity period of the health certificate?

 

Issuance period

 

- Public health center: 5 days
- Hospital: As early as the same day to 1 day
- Internet issuance: Available for printing within 1 day after the test is completed

 

Expiration date

- General food service industry: 1 year
- School cafeteria: 6 months
- Entertainment establishments: 3 months

 

Renewal is possible within 30 days before or after the expiration date.
Prepare in advance!

 

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How much does it cost to get a health certificate?

 

 

- Public health center: 3,000 won
- Hospital: 15,000~30,000 won
- Internet printing: Free (Unlimited printing available after the test is completed)

 

If you use the online issuance of health certificates
Both time and money are saved!

 

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What happens if you don't submit your health certificate? A hefty fine!

 

Working without a health certificate is subject to a fine.

 

Workers (including part-time employees)

- First round: 100,000 won
- Second round: 200,000 won
- 3rd round: 300,000 won

 

Employer (based on 5 or more employees)

Up to 1.5 million won if not issued more than 50%
- Repeated violations may lead to suspension of operations or cancellation of permits!

 

 

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Where should I go to get a health certificate issued?

 

Most internal medicine/general hospitals can issue it.
However, it is better to confirm by internet reservation or phone inquiry before visiting.
These days, there are many hospitals, so depending on the area, same-day issuance is also possible.

 

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Health certificate issuance tips revealed!

 

Renewal available from 30 days before the expiration date
✔ Utilizing online issuance: Useful when multiple copies are needed
✔ If it's urgent, go to the hospital; if you have time, visit the health center.
✔ Proxy issuance also available (power of attorney, ID required)

 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

Q. Is it possible to visit a public health center in a different area from your registered address?
A. It is possible from anywhere in the country.

 

Q. Can minors also obtain it?
A. It is possible. Please bring your student ID or a copy of your resident registration.

 

Q. Is there a reissue fee?
A. No, it can be reprinted for free.

 

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Issuing health certificates, now smart!

 

Issuing a health certificate, isn't it now easy?

The key is to prepare in advance.
Actively utilizing online issuance!

 

The method to obtain a health certificate has also become easier.
The issuance period for health certificates has also become shorter.

After testing at the hospital or health center for issuing a health certificate
Just print it out from the internet whenever needed!

 

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