License from South KoreaDriving in South Carolina

Can you drive in South Carolina with a South Korean license?

Can you drive in South Carolina with a South Korean license? See IDP and translation rules, plus the steps for visitors and new residents.

Yes, with conditionsas a visitor, for up to 45 days

  • Visitingup to 45 days on your current licence
  • Moving here45 days to switch to a local licence
  • IDPdepends on your stay, details below
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What we verified for this route

Human-reviewed on July 11, 2026. 4 official sources connected.

Visitor driving rule

Verified July 11, 2026 by Andrei Zakhareuski

Likely yes or conditional for visitors in South Carolina, but this route needs reviewer confirmation against the official source.

Destination-level research notes for reviewer: A permanent resident of another U.S. state may use their home driver license to drive in South Carolina. International visitors from non-English-speaking countries are strongly advised to get an International Driving Permit from their home country. South Carolina says an IDP serves as a translation used with the valid driver license and is not an actual license. A person permanently moving to South Carolina from another state with a valid license or ID must apply for a South Carolina license or ID within 45 days of moving. A new South Carolina applicant must bring proof of identity, U.S. citizenship and date of birth, Social Security number, proof of current physical South Carolina address, and legal name-change proof if applicable. The page points international customers to MV-94. A driver license applicant must pass a vision test and pay fees. If an out-of-state license is expired by nine months or more, knowledge and road tests are required. Temporary residents such as military members or students are not required to get a South Carolina driver license, but must have a valid out-of-state license to drive.

Visiting SCMoving to SC - LicenseLawfully present non-US CitizensBeginner's Permit

International Driving Permit

Verified July 11, 2026 by Andrei Zakhareuski

IDP or international-permit handling is mentioned for South Carolina; confirm whether it is required, recommended, or only a translation aid.

Destination-level research notes for reviewer: A permanent resident of another U.S. state may use their home driver license to drive in South Carolina. International visitors from non-English-speaking countries are strongly advised to get an International Driving Permit from their home country. South Carolina says an IDP serves as a translation used with the valid driver license and is not an actual license. A person permanently moving to South Carolina from another state with a valid license or ID must apply for a South Carolina license or ID within 45 days of moving. A new South Carolina applicant must bring proof of identity, U.S. citizenship and date of birth, Social Security number, proof of current physical South Carolina address, and legal name-change proof if applicable. The page points international customers to MV-94. A driver license applicant must pass a vision test and pay fees. If an out-of-state license is expired by nine months or more, knowledge and road tests are required. Temporary residents such as military members or students are not required to get a South Carolina driver license, but must have a valid out-of-state license to drive.

Visiting SCMoving to SC - LicenseLawfully present non-US CitizensBeginner's Permit

New resident deadline

Verified July 11, 2026 by Andrei Zakhareuski

New residents appear to have about 45 days before needing a local licence in South Carolina; verify the exact wording.

Destination-level research notes for reviewer: A permanent resident of another U.S. state may use their home driver license to drive in South Carolina. International visitors from non-English-speaking countries are strongly advised to get an International Driving Permit from their home country. South Carolina says an IDP serves as a translation used with the valid driver license and is not an actual license. A person permanently moving to South Carolina from another state with a valid license or ID must apply for a South Carolina license or ID within 45 days of moving. A new South Carolina applicant must bring proof of identity, U.S. citizenship and date of birth, Social Security number, proof of current physical South Carolina address, and legal name-change proof if applicable. The page points international customers to MV-94. A driver license applicant must pass a vision test and pay fees. If an out-of-state license is expired by nine months or more, knowledge and road tests are required. Temporary residents such as military members or students are not required to get a South Carolina driver license, but must have a valid out-of-state license to drive.

Visiting SCMoving to SC - LicenseLawfully present non-US CitizensBeginner's Permit

License exchange

Verified July 11, 2026 by Andrei Zakhareuski

Exchange or transfer may be possible in South Carolina, depending on issuing country and licence class. Verify this origin specifically.

Destination-level research notes for reviewer: A permanent resident of another U.S. state may use their home driver license to drive in South Carolina. International visitors from non-English-speaking countries are strongly advised to get an International Driving Permit from their home country. South Carolina says an IDP serves as a translation used with the valid driver license and is not an actual license. A person permanently moving to South Carolina from another state with a valid license or ID must apply for a South Carolina license or ID within 45 days of moving. A new South Carolina applicant must bring proof of identity, U.S. citizenship and date of birth, Social Security number, proof of current physical South Carolina address, and legal name-change proof if applicable. The page points international customers to MV-94. A driver license applicant must pass a vision test and pay fees. If an out-of-state license is expired by nine months or more, knowledge and road tests are required. Temporary residents such as military members or students are not required to get a South Carolina driver license, but must have a valid out-of-state license to drive.

Visiting SCMoving to SC - LicenseLawfully present non-US CitizensBeginner's Permit

Testing requirements

Verified July 11, 2026 by Andrei Zakhareuski

Testing depends on exchange eligibility in South Carolina. Verify written/road/vision requirements for this origin.

Destination-level research notes for reviewer: A permanent resident of another U.S. state may use their home driver license to drive in South Carolina. International visitors from non-English-speaking countries are strongly advised to get an International Driving Permit from their home country. South Carolina says an IDP serves as a translation used with the valid driver license and is not an actual license. A person permanently moving to South Carolina from another state with a valid license or ID must apply for a South Carolina license or ID within 45 days of moving. A new South Carolina applicant must bring proof of identity, U.S. citizenship and date of birth, Social Security number, proof of current physical South Carolina address, and legal name-change proof if applicable. The page points international customers to MV-94. A driver license applicant must pass a vision test and pay fees. If an out-of-state license is expired by nine months or more, knowledge and road tests are required. Temporary residents such as military members or students are not required to get a South Carolina driver license, but must have a valid out-of-state license to drive.

Visiting SCMoving to SC - LicenseLawfully present non-US CitizensBeginner's Permit

Translation requirements

Verified July 11, 2026 by Andrei Zakhareuski

Translation handling is mentioned for South Carolina. Verify whether this origin licence needs a certified translation or IDP.

Destination-level research notes for reviewer: A permanent resident of another U.S. state may use their home driver license to drive in South Carolina. International visitors from non-English-speaking countries are strongly advised to get an International Driving Permit from their home country. South Carolina says an IDP serves as a translation used with the valid driver license and is not an actual license. A person permanently moving to South Carolina from another state with a valid license or ID must apply for a South Carolina license or ID within 45 days of moving. A new South Carolina applicant must bring proof of identity, U.S. citizenship and date of birth, Social Security number, proof of current physical South Carolina address, and legal name-change proof if applicable. The page points international customers to MV-94. A driver license applicant must pass a vision test and pay fees. If an out-of-state license is expired by nine months or more, knowledge and road tests are required. Temporary residents such as military members or students are not required to get a South Carolina driver license, but must have a valid out-of-state license to drive.

Visiting SCMoving to SC - LicenseLawfully present non-US CitizensBeginner's Permit

Documents to bring

Verified July 11, 2026 by Andrei Zakhareuski

Documents are required for a local licence in South Carolina; verify the exact list for this origin and status.

Destination-level research notes for reviewer: A permanent resident of another U.S. state may use their home driver license to drive in South Carolina. International visitors from non-English-speaking countries are strongly advised to get an International Driving Permit from their home country. South Carolina says an IDP serves as a translation used with the valid driver license and is not an actual license. A person permanently moving to South Carolina from another state with a valid license or ID must apply for a South Carolina license or ID within 45 days of moving. A new South Carolina applicant must bring proof of identity, U.S. citizenship and date of birth, Social Security number, proof of current physical South Carolina address, and legal name-change proof if applicable. The page points international customers to MV-94. A driver license applicant must pass a vision test and pay fees. If an out-of-state license is expired by nine months or more, knowledge and road tests are required. Temporary residents such as military members or students are not required to get a South Carolina driver license, but must have a valid out-of-state license to drive.

Visiting SCMoving to SC - LicenseLawfully present non-US CitizensBeginner's Permit

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