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January 10, 2024

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U.S. Visas

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U.S. Visa: Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country

South Korea

South Korea
Republic of Korea

Reciprocity Schedule

Select a visa category below to find the visa issuance fee, number of entries, and validity period for visas issued to applicants from this country*/area of authority.

Explanation of Terms

Visa Classification: The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for.

Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. This fee is in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee (MRV fee).

Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. "M" means multiple times. If there is a number, such as "One", you may apply for entry one time with that visa.

Validity Period: This generally means the visa is valid, or can be used, from the date it is issued until the date it expires, for travel with that visa. If your Validity Period is 60 months, your visa will be valid for 60 months from the date it is issued.

Visa Classifications

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V
Visa
Classification
Fee Number
of Entries
Validity
Period
A-1 None Multiple 60 Months
A-2 None Multiple 60 Months
A-3 1 None Multiple 24 Months
B-1 None Multiple 120 Months
B-2 None Multiple 120 Months
B-1/B-2 None Multiple 120 Months
C-1 None Multiple 120 Months
C-1/D None Multiple 120 Months
C-2 None Multiple 12 Months
C-3 None Multiple 60 Months
CW-1 11 None Multiple 12 Months
CW-2 11 None Multiple 12 Months
D None Multiple 120 Months
E-1 2 None Multiple 60 Months
E-2 2 None Multiple 60 Months
E-2C 12 None Multiple 24 Months
F-1 None Multiple 60 Months
F-2 None Multiple 60 Months
G-1 None Multiple 60 Months
G-2 None Multiple 60 Months
G-3 None Multiple 60 Months
G-4 None Multiple 60 Months
G-5 1 None Multiple 24 Months
H-1B None Multiple 60 Months 3
H-1C None Multiple 60 Months 3
H-2A None Multiple 60 Months 3
H-2B None Multiple 60 Months 3
H-2R None Multiple 60 Months 3
H-3 None Multiple 60 Months 3
H-4 None Multiple 60 Months 3
I None Multiple 60 Months
J-1 4 None Multiple 60 Months
J-2 4 None Multiple 60 Months
K-1 None One 6 Months
K-2 None One 6 Months
K-3 None Multiple 24 Months
K-4 None Multiple 24 Months
L-1 None Multiple 60 Months
L-2 None Multiple 60 Months
M-1 None Multiple 60 Months
M-2 None Multiple 60 Months
N-8 None Multiple 60 Months
N-9 None Multiple 60 Months
NATO 1-7 N/A N/A N/A
O-1 None Multiple 60 Months 3
O-2 None Multiple 60 Months 3
O-3 None Multiple 60 Months 3
P-1 None Multiple 60 Months 3
P-2 None Multiple 60 Months 3
P-3 None Multiple 60 Months 3
P-4 None Multiple 60 Months 3
Q-1 6 None Multiple 15 Months 3
R-1 None Multiple 60 Months
R-2 None Multiple 60 Months
S-5 7 None One 1 Month
S-6 7 None One 1 Month
S-7 7 None One 1 Month
T-1 9 N/A N/A N/A
T-2 None One 6 Months
T-3 None One 6 Months
T-4 None One 6 Months
T-5 None One 6 Months
T-6 None One 6 Months
TD 5 N/A N/A N/A
U-1 None Multiple 48 Months
U-2 None Multiple 48 Months
U-3 None Multiple 48 Months
U-4 None Multiple 48 Months
U-5 None Multiple 48 Months
V-1 None Multiple 120 Months
V-2 None Multiple 120 Months 8
V-3 None Multiple 120 Months 8

Country Specific Footnotes

Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.

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Visa Category Footnotes

  1. The validity of A-3, G-5, and NATO 7 visas may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the person who is employing the applicant. The "employer" would have one of the following visa classifications:

    • A-1
    • A-2
    • G-1 through G-4
    • NATO 1 through NATO 6

  2. An E-1 and E-2 visa may be issued only to a principal alien who is a national of a country having a treaty, or its equivalent, with the United States. E-1 and E-2 visas may not be issued to a principal alien if he/she is a stateless resident or national of a country without a treaty.  *When the spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 principal alien are accorded derivative E-1 or E-2 status and are themselves a national of a country that does not have a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the principal alien’s country of nationality should be used.  **Spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 visa principal applicant, where the spouse and children are also nationals of a country that has a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the spouse and children’s country of nationality should be used.  

    *Example 1: John Doe is a national of Country A that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country B which has no treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the same reciprocity as John Doe, the principal visa holder.

    **Example 2:  Mike Doe is a national of Country Y that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country Z that also has a treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the reciprocity issued to nationals of Country Z.

  3. The validity of H-1 through H-3, O-1 and O-2, P-1 through P-3, and Q visas may not exceed the period of validity of the approved petition or the number of months shown, whichever is less.

    Under 8 CFR §214.2, H-2A and H-2B petitions may generally only be approved for nationals of countries that the Secretary of Homeland Security has designated as participating countries. The current list of eligible countries is available on USCIS's website for both H-2A and H-2B visas. Nationals of countries not on this list may be the beneficiary of an approved H-2A or H2-B petition in limited circumstances at the discretion of the Department of Homeland Security if specifically named on the petition.  

    Derivative H-4, L-2, O-3, and P-4 visas, issued to accompanying or following-to-join spouses and children, may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the principal alien.

  4. There is no reciprocity fee for the issuance of a J visa if the alien is a United States Government grantee or a participant in an exchange program sponsored by the United States Government.

    Also, there is no reciprocity fee for visa issuance to an accompanying or following-to-join spouse or child (J-2) of an exchange visitor grantee or participant.

    In addition, an applicant is eligible for an exemption from the MRV fee if he or she is participating in a State Department, USAID, or other federally funded educational and cultural exchange program (program serial numbers G-1, G-2, G-3 and G-7).

    However, all other applicants with U.S. Government sponsorships, including other J-visa applicants, are subject to the MRV processing fee.

  5. Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadian and Mexican nationals coming to engage in certain types of professional employment in the United States may be admitted in a special nonimmigrant category known as the "trade NAFTA" or "TN" category. Their dependents (spouse and children) accompanying or following to join them may be admitted in the "trade dependent" or "TD" category whether or not they possess Canadian or Mexican nationality. Except as noted below, the number of entries, fees and validity for non-Canadian or non-Mexican family members of a TN status holder seeking TD visas should be based on the reciprocity schedule of the TN principal alien.

    Canadian Nationals

    Since Canadian nationals generally are exempt from visa requirement, a Canadian "TN' or "TD" alien does not require a visa to enter the United States. However, the non-Canadian national dependent of a Canadian "TN", unless otherwise exempt from the visa requirement, must obtain a "TD" visa before attempting to enter the United States. The standard reciprocity fee and validity period for all non-Canadian "TD"s is no fee, issued for multiple entries for a period of 36 months, or for the duration of the principal alien's visa and/or authorized period of stay, whichever is less. See 'NOTE' under Canadian reciprocity schedule regarding applicants of Iranian, Iraqi or Libyan nationality.

    Mexican Nationals

    Mexican nationals are not visa-exempt. Therefore, all Mexican "TN"s and both Mexican and non-Mexican national "TD"s accompanying or following to join them who are not otherwise exempt from the visa requirement (e.g., the Canadian spouse of a Mexican national "TN") must obtain nonimmigrant visas.

    Applicants of Iranian, Iraqi, Libyan, Somalian, Sudanese, Syrian or Yemeni nationality, who have a permanent resident or refugee status in Canada/Mexico, may not be accorded Canadian/Mexican reciprocity, even when applying in Canada/Mexico. The reciprocity fee and period for "TD" applicants from Libya is $10.00 for one entry over a period of 3 months. The Iranian and Iraqi "TD" is no fee with one entry over a period of 3 months.

  6. Q-2 (principal) and Q-3 (dependent) visa categories are in existence as a result of the 'Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998'. However, because the Department anticipates that virtually all applicants for this special program will be either Irish or U.K. nationals, the Q-2 and Q-3 categories have been placed only in the reciprocity schedules for those two countries. Q-2 and Q-3 visas are available only at the Embassy in Dublin and the Consulate General in Belfast.

  7. No S visa may be issued without first obtaining the Department's authorization.

  8. V-2 and V-3 status is limited to persons who have not yet attained their 21st birthday. Accordingly, the period of validity of a V-2 or V-3 visa must be limited to expire on or before the applicant's twenty-first birthday.

  9. Posts may not issue a T-1 visa. A T-1 applicant must be physically present in the United States, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands or a U.S. port of entry, where he/she will apply for an adjustment of status to that of a T-1. The following dependents of a T-1 visa holder, however, may be issued a T visa at a U.S. consular office abroad:

    • T-2 (spouse)
    • T-3 (child)
    • T-4 (parent)
  10. The validity of NATO-5 visas may not exceed the period of validity of the employment contract or 12 months, whichever is less.

  11. The validity of CW-1 and CW-2 visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (12 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.

  12. The validity of E-2C visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (24 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.

 

 

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General Documents

There is no general document information.

Birth, Death, Burial Certificates

Birth Certificates

Available

Fees:  Fees can vary from 0 Won to 1,000 Won

Document Name:  The Basic Certificate (Detailed) “Gibon Jeungmyongseo (Sang Sae)” and Family Relation Certificate (Detailed) “Gajok Kwankye Jeungmyongseo (Sang Sae)” must both be submitted.

Issuing Authority:  Both certificates are issued by competent government offices, ward offices, city halls, Myun offices, Eup offices, and Dong offices throughout the country.

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:  The certificates are generally printed electronically with an official seal of the chief of the issuing office on a white paper; however, a green paper is used when issued from the Automatic Certificate Issuing Machine.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title:  The name and title of the chief of the issuing office is printed with his/her official seal.

Registration Criteria:  A Basic Certificate “Gibon Jeungmyongseo” can be issued to Korean nationals.  The certificate is updated when there are changes to the person’s status (name change, custody, death, etc.).  A Family Relations Certificate “Gajok Kwankye Jeungmyongseo” can be issued to Korean nationals and contains information on immediate family members (biological and adopted parents, spouse, and children).  It is updated when there are status changes to any of the family members (name change, custody, death, etc.). 

Procedure for Obtaining:  Individuals can apply for the issuance of these certificates with a Korean ID at an issuing office in person.  Qualified family members (parents, spouse, children, siblings, etc) may apply on an individual’s behalf; a third party can only apply with a power of attorney.  They are also issued through Automatic Certificate Issuing Machines if available at the issuing office; however, the individual must apply in person using his/her fingerprints.

Individuals can print certificates online at efamily.scourt.go.kr.

Certified Copies Available:  Certified copies are not available.

Alternate Documents:  A person who lost Korean nationality prior to 2008 can submit a Family Census Register “Jejeok Deungbon” in lieu of a Basic Certificate “Gibon Jeungmyongseo” and Family Relations Certificate “Gajok Kwankye Jeungmyongseo”.

Exceptions:  None

Comments:  Please note that the Detailed “Sang Sae” version of the Basic Certificate “Gibon Jeungmyongseo shows an individual's date of birth, place of birth, name changes, child custody, loss/restoration of nationality, and death. The Detailed “Sang Sae” version of the Family Relations Certificate “Gajok Kwankye Jeungmyongseo” shows the family relationships of spouses, parents (including adoptive parents), and children (including adopted children but excluding stepchildren).
 

Death Certificates

Unavailable:  The Basic Certificate “Gibon Jeungmyongseo” provides information on an individual’s death.  The Family Census Register “Jejeok Deungbon” also provides information if the death was reported before January 1, 2008.

Marriage, Divorce Certificates

Marriage Certificates

Available

Fees:  Fees can vary from 0 Won to 1,000 Won

Document Name:  The Marriage Relation Certificate (Detailed) “Honin Kwankye Jeungmyongseo (Sang Sae)”.

Issuing Authority:  Marriage certificates are issued by competent government offices, ward offices, city halls, Myun offices, Eup offices, and Dong offices throughout the country.

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:  Certificates are generally printed electronically with an official seal of the chief of the issuing office on white paper; however, a green paper is used when issued from the Automatic Certificate Issuing Machine. 

Issuing Authority Personnel Title:  The name and title of the chief of the issuing office is printed with his/her official seal.

Registration Criteria:  A Marriage Relation Certificate (Detailed) “Honin Kwankye Jeungmyongseo (Sang Sae)” shows all registered marriages and divorces.  Certificates are also available to people who have never been married and states that there is no record of marriage.

Procedure for Obtaining:  Individuals can apply for the issuance of these certificates with a Korean ID at an issuing office in person.  Qualified family members (parents, spouse, children, siblings, etc) may apply on an individual’s behalf; a third party can only apply with a power of attorney.  They are also issued through Automatic Certificate Issuing Machines if available at the issuing office; however, the individual must apply in person using his/her fingerprints.

Individuals can print certificates online at efamily.scourt.go.kr.

Certified Copies Available:  Certified copies are not available.

Alternate Documents:  There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions:  None

Comments:  None


Marriage of two non-Korean citizens

Available

Fees:  500 Won-1,000 Won

Document Name:  The Certificate of Acceptance “Soo-ri Jeung-myung-seo”.

Issuing Authority:  A Certificate of Acceptance is issued by competent government offices, ward offices, city halls, Myun offices, Eup offices, and Dong offices throughout the country.

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:  Certificates are generally printed electronically with an official seal of the chief of the issuing office on white paper.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title:  The name and title of the chief of the issuing office is printed with his/her official seal.

Registration Criteria:  A Certificate of Acceptance “Soo-ri Jeung-myung-seo” is issued when two non-Korean citizens get married in Korea and report their marriage to a Korean district office. If neither groom nor bride is a Korean citizen, then a Family Relations Certificate cannot be issued. A Certificate of Acceptance is issued to confirm that their marriage registration documents have been accepted.

Procedure for Obtaining:  A Certificate of Acceptance can be issued at the district office where the marriage reporting took place. Other district offices or Korean diplomatic missions abroad will not be able to issue this certificate. Individuals can apply for the issuance of these certificates with personal ID at an issuing office in person. Qualified family members (parents, spouse, children, siblings, etc.) may apply on an individual’s behalf; a third party can only apply with a power of attorney.

Certified Copies Available:  Certified copies are not available.

Alternate Documents:  There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions:  None

Comments:  None

 

Divorce Certificates

Unavailable:  The Marriage Relation Certificate (Detailed) “Honin Kwankye Jeungmyongseo (Sang Sae)” provides information on marital status and contains previous divorce information.  The Family Census Register “Jejeok Deungbon” also provides divorce records if the divorce was reported before January 1, 2008.

Adoption Certificates

Available

Fees:  Fees can vary from 0 Won to 1,000 Won

Document Name:  The Adoption Relation Certificate (Detailed) Yipyang Kwankye Jeungmyongseo (Sang Sae).

Issuing Authority:  Adoption certificates are issued by competent government offices, ward offices, city halls, Myun offices, Eup offices and Dong offices throughout the country.

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:  Certificates are generally printed electronically with an official seal of the chief of the issuing office on white paper; however, a green paper is used when issued from the Automatic Certificate Issuing Machine.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title:  The name and title of the chief of the issuing office is printed with his/her official seal.

Registration Criteria:  Adoptions become effective when reported under the Act on the Registration of Family Relationship.  The report must be in writing with signatures of both adoptive parents and two adult witnesses from the competent government offices having custody over the child.  If the child is under thirteen-years old, a legal representative must consent to the adoption on behalf of the child.  A guardian can only give consent for adoption with permission from the Family Court.

Procedure for Obtaining:  Individuals can apply for the issuance of these certificates with a Korean ID at an issuing office in person.  Qualified family members (parents, spouse, children, siblings, etc) may apply on an individual’s behalf; a third party can only apply with a power of attorney.  They are also issued through Automatic Certificate Issuing Machines if available at the issuing office; however, the individual must apply in person using his/her fingerprints.

Individuals can print certificates online at efamily.scourt.go.kr.

Certified Copies Available:  Certified copies are not available.

Alternate Documents:  There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions:  None

Comments:  None

Identity Card

Available

Fees:  No fee for initial issuance and 5,000 Won for the reissuance

Document Name:  Resident Registration Card “Jumindeungrokjeung”

Issuing Authority:  It is issued by the Ward offices (Gun or Gu offices) and City halls throughout the country.

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:  The Resident Registration Card “Jumindeungrokjeung” is a plastic card containing the individual’s photo, name, national ID number, address, issuance date of the card, and the title and seal of the chief of the issuing authority on the front side.  The individual’s address change information and his/her right thumb fingerprint on the back side.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title:  Title of the chief of the issuing office is printed with his/her official seal on the front side of the card.

Registration Criteria:  Any Korean nationals who are over 17 years old can be issued a card.

Procedure for Obtaining:  Individuals may apply in person at the Eup office, Myeon office, or Dong office of his/her residence or online at gov.kr.  Fingerprints will be taken.  The card can be picked up at the office where individuals have designated or received by mail.  One photo taken within 6 months is required.  The card can be reissued if it is lost or damaged.

Certified Copies Available:  Certified copies are not available.

Alternate Documents:  There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions:  None

Comments:  The Resident Registration Card “Jumindeungrokjeung” certifies the individual is a resident of South Korea as a Korean national.  It is not required for the visa issuance purpose.

Police, Court, Prison Records

Police/Prison Records

Available

Fees:  No fees.

Document Name:  For Korean national applicants: Criminal (Investigation) Records Check Report 'Issuance of permit to enter and stay in a foreign country’ “Bomjoi-Soosakyongryeok Hoiboseo: Waekuk Yipkuk-Chaeryu Heogayong”

For Foreign national applicants:  Background Check (Criminal Records) Certificate “Shinwoniosa “(Bomjoikyungryeokjeungmyungseo)”.

Issuing Authority:  It is issued at any local police station in Korea.

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:  It is printed electronically with an official seal of the chief of the issuing police station on white paper.  A computer-generated anti-fraud logo should be at the bottom of the certificate for Korean nationals.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title:  Commissioner General, Korean National Police Agency

Registration Criteria:  Criminal (Investigation) Records Check Report ‘For permission of foreign country immigration and stay’ and Criminal Records Certificate provide an individual’s Criminal Records. These certificates are also available to people who have never been arrested or convicted of any crime and will state that there is no record of an arrest or conviction.

Procedure for Obtaining:  Korean citizens may apply in person at a local police station or online at crims.police.go.kr if they have an authentication certificate. 

Foreign National Applicants must request Criminal Records Certificate at a police station with a Foreign Affairs Division (Waesa Gwa).  The Korean police search a foreign national's records using the foreign national's Korean alien registration card or passport.  A passport and one photo are required, and the certificate may be picked up at the same police station.  An application can be obtained at the police station.  The application takes approximately 1 week to process and no fee is required.

Certified Copies Available:  Certified copies are not available.

Alternate Documents:  South Koreans and foreigners living outside Korea can obtain a police certificate at a Korean Embassy or Consulate. The requestor should download the police certificate request application from the official Korean National Police Agency website at minwon.police.go.kr (accessible by clicking on the “civil format (waesa)” link under the “customer center” tab) and apply for the certificate in person at a Korean Embassy or Consulate.

Exceptions:  None

Comments:  The certificate may be issued as a single document or as separate Criminal Records Check Report and Investigation Records Check Report. Both are acceptable, but if issued as separate documents, both the Criminal Records Check Report and Investigation Records Check Report must be submitted.
 


Court Records

Available

Fees:  1,000 Won

Document Name:  Judgment “Pangyeolmun” or Summarized Order “Yaksik Myeongryeong”

Issuing Authority:  It is issued by the district court or the public prosecutor’s office.

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:  Certified copies of the original judgment are issued with a red seal of the issuing office.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title:  Chief of the service center of the district public prosecutor’s office, chief of the service center of the court, or chief of the Archives Information Center of the National Archives of Korea

Registration Criteria:  Court records are registered by the judge.  For the closed cases, court records are also maintained at the district public prosecutor’s office.  The court records that are prior to 1997 may be forwarded and archived at National Archives of Korea.

Procedure for Obtaining:  Applications can be made in person by the individual or designee at the district public prosecutor’s office or court.  Court records can be picked up in person or mailed to the applicant. 

Certified Copies Available:  Certified copies are available.

Alternate Documents:  There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions:  None

Comments:  Applicants should contact the service center of the court or the district public prosecutor’s office where judged or prosecuted their case to check the location of the court record.

Military Records

Available

Fees:  No fees.

Document Name:  Certificate of Military Service “Byungjeok Jeungmyongseo”.

Issuing Authority:  Certificate of military service in English is issued by competent government offices, regional offices of military manpower, ward offices, city halls, Myun offices, Eup offices, and Dong offices throughout the country.

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:  It is generally printed electronically with an official seal of the chief of the issuing office, and on a white paper.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title:  The title of the chief of the issuing office is printed with his/her official seal.

Registration Criteria:  A Certificate of Military Service “Byungjeok Jeungmyongseo” is usually issued to people who have finished their military service. It contains details about one’s military service, including information such as rank, military classification, military ID number, category of service, branch of service, date of conscription or enlistment, date of discharge, and reason of discharge. This certificate is also available to people who have not served in the military and states that there is no record of military service.  Please note that conscription in South Korea has existed since 1957 and requires male citizens to perform compulsory military service with few exceptions.

Procedure for Obtaining:  Individuals can apply for the issuance of this certificate with a Korean ID at an issuing office in person. Qualified family members (parents, spouse, children, siblings, etc.) may apply on an individual’s behalf and they need to bring their Korean ID, and a family relations certificate. A third party can only apply with a power of attorney and need to bring his/her Korean ID, and the applicant’s Korean ID. Individuals can also apply for the issuance of this certificate online at “gov.kr” by using their authentication certificate.

Certified Copies Available:  Certified copies are not available.

Alternate Documents:  There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions:  None

Comments:  None

Passports & Other Travel Documents

Types Available (Regular, Diplomatic, Official, etc.):  Regular passports are issuable to any Korean national.  Individuals can apply for either a multiple entry passport (PM) which is usually valid for 10 years for adults and 5 years for minors or a single-entry passport (PS) which allows one overseas trip within one year.   Official passport (PO) and Diplomatic passport (PD) are issued to eligible government officials and diplomats under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and their dependents with a maximum validity of five years.

Note:  South Korea began issuing the next generation biometric passports in December 2021. Existing passports can be used until they expire.

Fees:  Fees may vary depending on the type of passport.  Please refer to passport.go.kr for the fee details.

Document Name:  Passport “Yeo Kwon”

Issuing Government Authority:  Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:  The new generation biometric passports have been redesigned entirely. The identification page is made of polycarbonate to make it harder to forge. The bearer’s personal ID number is removed from the passport. The color of the regular passports has changed from green to navy blue. Official passports are grey and diplomatic passports are red. 

Issuing Authority Personnel Title:  There is no issuing authority personnel title.

Registration Criteria:  Please refer to passport.go.kr website.

Alternate Documents:  There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions:  None

Comments:  None

Other Documents Available:  Travel certificate (PT) is issued to a stateless person who is departing Korea, a person who is residing overseas but his/her passport has been lost or expired and cannot wait for the issuance of the new passport prior to travel, and to a child who is eligible for intercountry adoption.

Other Records

Not applicable

Visa Issuing Posts

Post Contact information

Embassy:  U.S. Embassy Seoul

Address:

  • APO/DPO:  U.S. Embassy Seoul, Unit 9600, BOX 9997 DPO, AP 96209-9997
  • Diplomatic Pouch:  9600 Seoul Pl Washington DC 20521-9600
  • Local Address:  188 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03141 Korea

Phone Number: (82-2) 397-4114

Comments / Additional Information: None

Visa Services

All visa categories for all South Korea.

Additional Information for Reciprocity

Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.