Can I Transfer My Invisalign Case to Korea?
Short answer
In many cases, yes. Invisalign treatment started abroad can often be continued by an Invisalign provider in Korea, though the transfer process and any fees depend on the providers and region involved. Dr. Sally Lee at Isu Yonsei Baro Orthodontics, an Invisalign certified orthodontist, can examine your progress, review your plan and explain in English how treatment would continue.
How Invisalign transfers generally work
Invisalign is used in many countries, which makes continuing treatment after a move more practical than with some other appliances. In general, your case is linked to the provider who started it. When you relocate, the new provider usually needs to take over the case through the manufacturer's process, and the details can vary by region and provider. Your current orthodontist and the new one are the best people to confirm what applies to you.
What to do before you leave
- Tell your current provider you are moving and ask about transferring your case.
- Ask for copies of your records: initial scans, X-rays, photos and treatment notes.
- Note which aligner number you are wearing and how many remain.
- Bring all remaining aligners, plus your most recent ones as a backup.
- Keep your attachments in good condition and avoid skipping wear time during the move.
What happens when you arrive in Seoul
The new orthodontist examines how well your teeth are tracking. Aligners only work as planned if the teeth follow each stage. If tracking is good, you may simply continue. If teeth have drifted or the plan needs changes, a new scan and refinement aligners may be recommended.
Fees for continuing care are set by the receiving clinic based on what remains and whether refinements are needed.
What to expect at Isu Yonsei Baro
Dr. Sally Chaekyung Lee is Invisalign certified, has served as an Invisalign instructor for university hospitals and is a 2026 Invisalign Purple Diamond provider. At your first visit, which takes about 60 minutes, we take an intraoral digital scan (no goopy impressions), X-rays or 3D CBCT and photos.
Dr. Lee checks aligner fit, attachments, tracking and your bite, then explains in English whether to continue as planned or refine. You receive a written estimate before you decide. In Dr. Lee's practice, she reviews both the teeth and the overall facial and smile balance when deciding how a transferred case should finish.
If you may move again, tell us early so appointments and records can be planned around your timeline.
Wear time during your move
Relocation is busy, and aligners are easy to forget. Try to keep your usual daily wear, store aligners in their case and bring the next stages in your carry-on bag. If an aligner is lost or cracked, wearing the previous one until you are seen is a common stopgap, but check with your orthodontist.
Individual results and side effects vary; treatment is decided after examination.
Key points
- Contact your current provider before moving to ask about transfer
- Bring remaining aligners, current stage number and records
- A new exam and fresh scan are usually needed
- The receiving orthodontist may revise or refine the plan
- Dr. Lee is Invisalign certified and a 2026 Purple Diamond provider
Answered by
Dr. Sally Chaekyung Lee, DDS, PhD
- MOHW-certified orthodontic specialist
- PhD in Orthodontics, Yonsei University; Severance Hospital residency
- Member, Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists
- 2026 AJO-DO peer reviewer
- Consults in fluent English and treats you herself, start to finish
People also ask
Will I need new aligners after transferring?
Not always. If your teeth are tracking well, you may continue with the aligners you have. If they have drifted or the plan needs adjusting, Dr. Lee may recommend a new scan and refinement aligners. She explains the reasoning after examining your fit and progress.
Is there a fee to transfer an Invisalign case?
Transfer arrangements and fees vary by provider and region. The receiving clinic also sets its own fee for supervising the rest of your treatment. After your exam, Isu Yonsei Baro gives you a written estimate in English covering the remaining care.
What if I run out of aligners before my appointment?
Contact the clinic as soon as possible. Many orthodontists advise staying in your last aligner to hold your teeth in place until you are seen, but follow your orthodontist's guidance. Bringing your full aligner supply when you move helps avoid gaps.
Can I switch from Invisalign to braces after moving?
Sometimes, if braces would suit the remaining tooth movements better. This is a clinical decision made after examination. Dr. Lee can explain the pros and cons of continuing with aligners versus switching, including the effect on timeline and estimate.
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This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Individual results and side effects vary; treatment is decided after an in-person examination. See our editorial and medical review policy .
Have a question about your own teeth?
Send a message with photos or previous records. Dr. Lee will tell you what an examination would look at, in English.