Transplantation in Korea.
Guidance through specialist assessment and carefully regulated transplant pathways.
Common procedures explained
What your trip looks like
- Before you fly
Records for patient AND donor are reviewed; legal documents prepared.
- Weeks 1–2
Extensive testing and ethics/legal approval.
- If approved
Surgery and intensive hospital recovery.
- 1–3 months
Close monitoring before you are allowed to fly.
Common misunderstandings
Myth A donor organ can be arranged in Korea.
Fact Organ buying is illegal. Foreign patients generally need their own approved, related living donor.
Myth A short trip is enough.
Fact Transplant usually means a stay of 1–3 months, often with a companion.
What to bring
- Proof of donor relationship (family certificates)
- Full records for both patient and donor
- A caregiver for the whole stay
- Passport (valid 6+ months) and visa / K-ETA if required
- Medication list with doses, and any allergies
- Travel insurance details
- Comfortable, loose clothing for after treatment
Questions to ask your doctor
- What documents are required for the donor?
- How long must we stay after surgery?
- How are anti-rejection medicines continued at home?
Please talk to your physician for exact dates, times and procedures. Every patient’s case is different and every procedure takes a different amount of time, so the figures shown are general planning estimates only. Some patients who cannot stay long in Korea have stitches removed or later check-ups done at home instead — your treating doctor decides what applies to you.
What you can discuss
- Eligibility review with a transplant team
- Pre-transplant assessment
- Follow-up coordination
These are areas for consultation, not a promise of eligibility or treatment availability. A qualified Korean specialist determines what is appropriate for you.
Before your consultation
Your specialist’s referral, full medical history, and previous transplant assessments.
Speak to our team — multilingual support is available. We help communicate your questions and coordinate the records requested by your provider. Please don’t send sensitive medical records through an initial public inquiry; we’ll explain the appropriate sharing process.
Planning your time in Korea
Transplantation is subject to strict eligibility, donor, and legal rules. We cannot arrange donor sourcing or guarantee access.
Recovery, follow-up, and fitness to travel are determined by your clinician. Travel services are arranged separately and should fit your care plan.