Welcome to the Visa Service Section of the Korean Consulate General.

In this Section:

1. General Visa Information (including information on the Visa Waiver Program and Transit Through Korea)

2. Visa Fees

3. Submitting Your Visa Application and Mailing Address

4. Types of Visas and Required Documents

5. Frequently Asked Questions for the Visa Application

1. General Visa Information

On November 17, 2008, the Republic of Korea joined the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). As a result, on reciprocity, citizens of countries in the Visa Waiver Program can visit the Republic of Korea without a visa for duration of up to 90 days or less if the purpose of the trip is for tourism and short-term business. (Extension of stay is not permitted). In order to be allowed visa-free entry, you must have a roundtrip ticket. To determine if your country is a part of the Visa Waiver Program, please see the Visa Exemption information under the Consular Affairs tab at the top of this page.

If your country is not a part of the Visa Waiver Program and/ or you wish to enter Korea for any purpose other than tourism, please see below to determine what visa you need.

Transit Through Korea

A transit traveler may be granted visa-free entry to the Republic of Korea as long as he/she possesses a confirmed onward flight ticket for departure within 30 days after entering the Republic of Korea, in addition to having no record of criminal offence such as illegal stay in the five countries listed below, and falls under either of the following two categories.

(1) If he/she has a visa or re-entry permit for U.S., Japan, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand (five countries) and is traveling to any of these countries through the Republic of Korea; OR

(2) If he/she is traveling from any one of the five countries mentioned above and his/her final destination is not the Republic of Korea.

*NOTE: This exception does not apply to citizens of Cuba and Macedonia.

Notice for Foreign Born Dual Citizens:

According the Korean Nationality Law Revision on May 4, 2010, Foreign Born dual citizens who are not over the age of 22when the date of May 4. 2010 will have to enter Korea with the Korean Passport after being registered on the Korean Family Census Register.

Upon their entry into Korea, they need to register as residents.

However, Korean visa will be issued to those who are over the age of 22when the date of May 4. 2010, foreign born and not listed on the family register.

General requirements for Visa Application:

All visas will have the following general required documents. Most visas require additional documents in order to be processed. To determine what type of visa you need and what other documents are required, please see the Types of Visas and Required Documents section below.

· A valid passport (original passport, photo copies not accepted)

· A completed visa application (ms-word) (pdf)

· Passport size photo (2”x 2” color)

· Fee: $45 for American citizens (Cash or money order only; Pay to the Order: Korean Consulate General) Citizens of other countries must pay a visa processing fee according to their country of origin, please see the Visa Fee section to determine the correct amount

· Non US citizens must also submit: US permanent resident card or valid U.S. visa and I-94 (F-1/2 Visa Holder; I-20, J-1/2 Visa Holder; DS2019)

2. Visa Fees

Visa fees are based on the country of citizenship. Please see the fee schedule below to determine the correct amount based on your length of stay. Please be advised, NOT all countries and visas allow for multiple entry. Please check with the Consulate to inquire whether or not you are eligible for a multiple entry visa.

All fees are payable by cash or money order only. Money orders can be made out to “Korean Consulate”.

Country	Single Entry (within 90days)	Single Entry (over 90 days)	Multiple Entry
Austria, Tajikistan	$50	$50	$90
Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic	$50	$70	$100
Ghana	$50	$80	$100
Russia, Iran	$50	$80	$120	Russia (Double $90)
Azerbaijan	$50	$80	$150
Senegal	$50	$100	$150
Australia The United Kingdom	$80	$120	$150	Australia (within 90 days Business Visa, C2 No Visa fee)
United States	$45
Other Countries	$30	$50	$80 Only for Countries with a Multiple Entry Agreement	Double Tourist Visa,C3, $60 Only for Double Entry

Visa Fee Exceptions:

Spain, Italy, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, Ukraine	All kinds of visas
Sweden	Only for visas within 90 days
Colombia, Barbados, Peru, Liberia, Dominican Republic	Only for visas over 91 days
Paraguay, Benin, Romania, Brazil, Uruguay,Cyprus, Guatemala, Mexico, Algeria	Only for the diplomatic or official passport, and for visas over 91 days
Mongolia, Venezuela	Only for the diplomatic or official passport, and for visas over 31 days
Philippines	Only for the Business (C2) or Tourist Visa(C3) within 59 days
Australia	Only for the Business(C2) Visa within 90days
Germany	Only for D2, D-4, D-7, D-8, D-9, E-7

3. Submitting Your Visa Application

You may either submit your visa application in-person at our office during normal business hours or you may submit your application via mail.

Submitting your visa application via mail

If you submit your visa application by mail, please use certified mail so that you may track it later.The Consulate is not responsible for any items lost in the mail.

Our mailing address is:

Consulate General of Korea

Attn: Visa Services

229 Peachtree St NE

International Tower, Suite 2100

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Receiving your Visa

We are NOT responsible for any lost items caused by mailing. We recommend you visit our office in person to pick up your visa to guarantee the you receive it, but you can choose alternative options for your convenience at your own risk.

If you would like your visa returned by mail, you must enclose a postage-paid, self-addressed envelope. We accept either FedEx, UPS or the US Postal Service. Please note: We do not accept FedEx, UPS shipping labels where the account or credit card information has been written in. All return shipping must be pre-paid or we will not ship your package back.

FedEx or UPS Account # holders can use it or a prepaid shipping label.

*Express Mail ($18.30 stamp + return address label)

*Priority Mail ($5.65 stamp; including Delivery Confirmation Fee + return address label)

If you would like to pick your visa up in-person, please do not include a return envelope.

4. Types of Visas and Required Documents

Type of Visa	Purpose of Travel
A1	Diplomatic
A-2	Official Duty
*A-3*	*Military Dependents or Official Duty*
C-1	Temporary News Coverage
*C-2*	*Short-Term Business*
*C-3*	*Tourist for Non-Exempt Passport-holders*
*C-4*	*Short term English Instructors*
D-1	Culture/Art Invitation
*D-2*	*Students*
D-3	Technical Trainees
D-4	General Trainees
D-5	Residence Reporters
*D-6*	*Religious Workers*
D-7	Intra-company Transferees
D-8	Treaty Investors
D-9	Treaty Traders
*E-1*	*Professors*
*E-2*	*Teaching Foreign Language*
E-3	Research
E-4	Special Technology Instruction
E-5	Specialty Occupation
E-6	Arts and Entertainment
E-7	Particular Occupation
*F-1*	*Joining Korean Family*
*F-3*	*Accompanying*
*F-4*	*US Citizen with Korean Heritage*

* Highlighted visas are the most common, and the lists of required documents are below. If you need to apply for one of the non-highlighted visas, please contact the consulate to determine what documents you will need to submit.

Type of Visa

Required Documents

A-3 Military Dependents

*Note: Dependents who are not included          on the Temporary Duty Orders can apply for the F-1 Visa

*Please reference F-1 Fee schedule

·         Visa Application

·         Valid Passport

·         1 Passport Photograph

·         Copy of Principal’s Temporary Duty Orders

o   Must have either “Dependents- Yes” or list the names of the dependents***

·         Copy of Applicant’s Military ID

·         Copy of Principal’s Military ID

·         Dependents must also provide:

o   Copy of Marriage Certificate (for Spouse)

o   Copy of Birth Certificate (for children)

o   Non US citizens must also submit: US permanent resident card or valid U.S. visa and I-94 (F-1/2 Visa Holder; I-20, J-1/2 Visa Holder; DS2019)

A-3 Official Duty

*Note: Dependents who are not included          on the Temporary Duty Orders can apply for the F-1 Visa

*Please reference F-1 Fee schedule

·         Visa Application

·         Valid Passport

·         1 Passport Photograph

·         Copy of Temporary Duty Orders or Military Contract

·         Copy of Military ID or CAC card

·         Dependents must also provide:

o   Copy of Marriage Certificate (for Spouse)

o   Copy of Birth Certificate (for children)

o   Non US citizens must also submit: US permanent resident card or valid U.S. visa and I-94 (F-1/2 Visa Holder; I-20, J-1/2 Visa Holder; DS2019)

C-2 Short Term Business Visa

·         Valid Passport

·         Visa Application

·         1 Passport Photo

·         Original documents proving applicant’s business activities such as: L/C, Invoice Contract, company letter on letterhead stating purpose, length of stay, and responsibilities

·         For Non-US Citizens: a copy of US residency card, Visa & I-94 (F-1/2 & I-20, J-1/2 & DS2019)

·         Visa Fee

C-3 Tourist Visa

·         Valid passport

·         One passport size photo

·         Non-US citizens: Copy of US permanent residence card or Visa & I-94 (F-1/2 & I-20, J-1/2 & DS2019)

·         Visa application

·         Visa Fee

C-4 Short Term Work Visa

·         Visa Application

·         Valid Passport

·         1 Passport Photograph

·         Original Employment Contract

·         Copy of Business license

·         Letter from company that explains the purpose of travel to Korea

·         Non-US citizens: Copy of US permanent residence card or Visa & I-94 (F-1/2 & I-20, J-1/2 & DS2019)

·         Visa Fee

C-4 Short Term English Instructor

·         Visa Application

·         Valid Passport

·         1 Passport Photograph

·         Original Employment Contract

·         Apostilled Diploma (please see Apostille Section under the Consular Affairs tab)

·         FBI Criminal Background Check

·         Consul Checklist*

·         Health Statement *

·         Copy of School’s Business License

·         Non-US citizens: Copy of US permanent residence card or Visa & I-94 (F-1/2 & I-20, J-1/2 & DS2019)

·         Visa Fee

·         Resume

*These forms are available on the Information Services tab under Form Download

D-2 Student Visa

·         Valid passport

·         Visa application

·         Visa Fee

·         1 Passport Photo

·         ORIGINAL Admissions Certificate of Registration issued by the college or university

·         Paid receipt or Bank Statement

·         Transcript or Diploma

·         Non-US citizens: Copy of US permanent residence card or Visa & I-94 (F-1/2 & I-20, J-1/2 & DS2019)

·         For an individual who is researching at an educational/scientific research organization, the following must ALSO be provided:

o   Substantiating documents for the research

o   Certificate from the most recent school

o   Letter of personal security assurance (form 129)

D-6 Religious Worker

·         Valid passport

·         Visa application

·         Visa Fee

·         1 Passport Photo

·         Visa Confirmation Number

·         Copy of Contract or Orders

·         Non-US citizens: Copy of US permanent residence card or Visa & I-94 (F-1/2 & I-20, J-1/2 & DS2019)

D-9 Treaty Traders

·         Visa Confirmation Number OR:

1.    Statement of employment

2.    Copy of the register book OR certificate of business registration

3.    Documents regarding business fund borrowing OR a copy of the business project

4.    Receipt of annual tax-payment

·         Copy of Contract

·         Valid passport

·         Visa application- please see attachment

·         Visa Fee

·         One passport size photo

E-1 Professor Visa

·         Detailed Resume

·         Visa Confirmation Number

·         Employment contract

·         Valid passport

·         Visa application- please see attachment

·         Visa Fee

·         1 Passport photo

E-2 Teaching English

If you received a Visa Confirmation     Number

§ Please note: Only the passport with attached visa will be returned. No other documents will be returned.

·         One official sealed transcript OR a notarized copy of your diploma

·         Visa confirmation number

·         Copy of employment contract (does not need to be signed by the employer)

·         Visa Application

·         Consul Checklist*

·         Health Statement *

·         One Passport Photo

·         Valid Passport

·         Visa Fee

·         Resume detailing your work/teaching experience including all experience in Korea

*These forms are available on the Information Services tab under Form Download

E-2 Teaching English

If you received a Notice of Appointment

§ Please note: Only the passport with attached visa will be returned. No other documents will be returned.

·         Original Contract

·         Original Notice of Appointment (copies will not be accepted)

·         Notarized copy of diploma OR official transcripts

·         Visa Application

·         Consul Checklist*

·         Health Statement*

·         One passport size photo

·         Valid Passport

·         Visa Fee

·         Resume detailing your work/teaching experience including all experience in Korea

*These forms are available on the Information Services tab under Form Download

E-2 Teaching English

If you are with the TaLK program

§ Please note: Only the passport with attached visa will be returned. No other documents will be returned.

·         Original TaLK Contract

·         Original TaLK Invitation Letter

·         Visa Application

·         Consul Checklist*

·         Health Statement*

·         One passport size photo

·         Valid Passport

·         Visa Fee

*These forms are available on the Information Services tab under Form Download

F-1 Joining Korean Family Visa

·         Documents proving relationship of family or relatives (certificate of marriage & family register OR certificate of birth)

·         Letter of personal reference

·         *Person’s adopted abroad are required to submit a letter of confirmation by the adopting agency or statement of adopting parents

·         Identity Guarantee

·         Bank Statement

·         Valid Passport

·         1 Passport Photo

·         Visa Application

·         Visa Fee

·         For military dependents not applying for an A-3: A copy of your Military ID and a copy of the Military ID of the person you are accompanying

F-3 Accompanying Family Visa

·         Visa confirmation number (if applicable)

·         Documents verifying their relationship with the family (certificate of marriage for spouse or certificate of birth for child)

·         Copy of contract, duty orders, or Statement of Employment for family member you are accompanying

·         Valid passport

·         Visa application- please see attachment

·         Visa Fee

·         1 Passport photo

·         Non-US citizens: Copy of US permanent residence card or Visa & I-94 (F-1/2 & I-20, J-1/2 & DS2019)

F-4 Korean Heritage Visa

·         You are a foreign born dual citizen, then you must be over 22 years of age when the date of May 4. 2010 and must not be listed on your family census registry

·         Your parent(s) must now be US citizens and must renounce their Korean citizen ship

This is what you must submit in order to receive the F-4 Visa:

·         Renouncement of Korean Citizenship of the parents

1.    Application for Loosing Korean Nationality*

2.    Application for Verification of Identity*

3.    3 copies of Certificate of Naturalization

4.    3 forms of verification of identity only if English name of the certificate of naturalization is not the same as the Korean name

5.    3 copies of the applicant’s 기본증명서 and 가족관계증명서(Korean family census registry)

6.    3 photos
7. 3 copies of passport

·         Valid passport

·         Visa application

·         Visa Fee

·         1 Passport Photo

·         Copy of Birth Certificate

*Please e-mail: ah8930@gmail.com to request this forms if you do not have it

5. Frequently Asked Questions for the Visa Application

Q. Section 3.

A. You may leave this blank.

Q. Section 12. National Identity Number

A. You may leave this blank. Please do not put your Social Security Number here.

Q. Section 14. Classification

A. If you have an Ordinary Passport, please put OR; if you have a Diplomatic Passport please put DP; if you have an Official or Military Passport, please put OF

Q. Section 15. Place of Issue

A. Please put the Country your passport was issued in. Exp: US

Q. Sections 18-20. Occupation

A. Your current occupation in the US. If you are a student, please put student. If you are unemployed please put N/A or unemployed and leave the rest of the section blank

Q. Section 26. Purpose of Entry

A. Please put the reason for your travel to Korea. For example: If you are applying for an E2 visa, please put “English Teacher”

Q. Section 28. Potential Date of Entry

A. If you do not know your exact date of entry, please put a date close to when you think you may be entering Korea.

Q. Sections 30-31. Address and Phone Number in Korea

A. If you do not know your address and phone number in Korea and you are going to Korea to work or go to school. Please put your employer’s/school’s information here. If you are going to Korea as a tourist, you may fill in these sections with the hotel address & telephone number. If you are accompanying or joining family, please put either their address or their work information here.

Q. Section 32. Expense of Stay

A. If you are paying your own expenses for this trip, please put self. If your school or employers are paying for your expenses, please put school or employer.

Q. Section 34. Accompanying Family

A. If you are accompanying family, please put their information here. If you are not accompanying family, please leave this section blank.

Q. Section 35. Guarantor or Reference in Korea

A. If you are going to Korea to work or attend school, please put your employer’s/ school director’s information here. We do not need their gender/birthdates/nationality. For relationship, please put employer.

If you are going to Korea for tourist purposes, please leave this section blank.