TOEFL iBT · South Korea
TOEFL iBT ID requirements in South Korea (2026)
Korean citizens can use a passport, resident registration card or driver license. ETS's two Korea pages disagree on digital IDs, so bring the physical card. Citizens of other countries need a passport.
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Accepted
- Passport
- Citizens: resident registration card or driver license (physical card)
Not accepted
- Photocopies or scans
- Digital versions of other documents
Rules that apply everywhere
- Your first and last names must match your ETS account exactly, accents aside. A middle initial is optional.
- The ID must be valid on test day. We treat an ID that expires on the exam day itself as expired.
- Bring the physical original: no photocopies, scans or photos on your phone.
- The ID must show your name, a recent photo and your signature.
Questions
Can I use a digital ID on my phone for TOEFL in Korea?
ETS's pages conflict: one accepts a digital national ID or driver license, the other refuses electronic IDs. Bring the physical card, or confirm with ETS first.
Sources
Last verified 2026-10-01 against:
- ETS — Identification (ID) Requirements for the TOEFL Essentials Test (verified 2026-10-01)
Unofficial checklist, not exam or legal advice. ID rules can change and the test centre has the final say, so confirm with the official test owner before exam day.