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1. Passport Application
A) Documents Required :
1) An Application for Passport
* The purpose of this English version of passport application is only to be used as for English native speakers.
* Please do not use this version of application if you are applying for passport in our Consulate in New York or Los Angeles.
* All the applicants should know their exact resident number of Korea (Áֹεî·Ï¹øÈ£) and their exact address of permanent residence in Korea (º»Àû). Otherwise, they are required to submit their Family Census Register (°¡Á·°ü°èÁõ¸í¼).
2) Two (2) Identical Color Photos :
- The photos on white background should be less than 6 months old. (Size: 3.5 x 4.5 cm)
The size of the face should be approximately 2.5 x 3.5 cm and should display the front of the individual's face.
- Hats, head-gear, and sunglasses are not allowed.
3) Both the original and a photocopy of the passport (the pages with personal information)
4) Fees and other required documents (specific to each category)
* Male applicants who are between the ages of 18 and 35: please refer the following item B.
* Fees should be paid in cash or money order, payable to the Korean Consulate General (personal checks are not accepted).
5) Processing time may take from 1 to 4 weeks, depending on each personal background check.
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Category
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Fees
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Documents
Required
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U.S.
permanent resident |
$32
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- A copy
of your permanent resident card (Both
front and back sides)
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Long-term
visa holders
(Visa
Type: L, E, H1B, J, F, etc.) |
$42
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- A copy
of a valid visa and I-94
(Type-F
and J visa holders should submit an additional copy of I-20 and DS-2019)
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Short-term
visa holders
(Visa
Type: B1,B2)
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$42
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- A copy
of a valid visa and I-94
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In the
case of an undocumented individual |
$42
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Additional consulate's form
(The form
should explain the reason for
current
illegal status and the pledge to obtain legal status.)
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Lost
passport |
$32 + $10
(Permanent
Resident)
$42 + $10
(Others)
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- Lost
passport report (download form)
- Required
documents based on each status
as
listed above
- A photo
ID verifying Korean nationality or Family Census Register (°¡Á·°ü°èÁõ¸í¼)
- The
applicant must appear in person at
the
consular office.
* Fees:
Wire charge of $10 will be added.
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B) The following individuals must submit additional documents:
1) Male applicants who are between the ages of 24 and 35:
- Proof of the extension from military services
(a copy of the page of the passport on which the embarkation records is stamped or the certificate of completion)
- Applicants who have already completed their military services do not need to submit this document.
- Applicants who have not yet completed military services must apply for a circumstantial extension when submitting the Application for Passport.
- For detailed information regarding military services, please contact the military service section at
202-939-5654.
2) For those who apply for a passport after reaching the age of 14 and the separation of accompanied children from a parent's passport: a copy of the Family Census Register (°¡Á·°ü°èÁõ¸í¼).
3) For the Addition or Deletion of Married Name: A Certificate of Marriage or Divorce or a copy of the Family Census Register (°¡Á·°ü°èÁõ¸í¼) in which the fact of marriage or divorce is registered.
C) Application by mail:
1) Please make sure that you enclose all documents listed above and a stamped envelope with a return address.
2) The application process will be placed on hold if a stamped envelope with a return address is missing from the application package.
3) For the secure arrival of your passport, express mailing services, such as the U.S. Postal Service Express Mail, Federal Express, UPS, DHL, or Air Borne, are recommended.
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2. Extension of Validity
Request for extension of validity can be submitted 1 year before or after the expiration date of the current passport. However, only a one time extension is allowed due to the laws that state that the validity of a passport cannot exceed 10 years from the issue date.
A) Documents Required :
1) An Application for Passport
* All the applicants should know their exact resident number of Korea (Áֹεî·Ï¹øÈ£) and their exact address of permanent residence in Korea (º»Àû). Otherwise, they are required to submit their Family Census Register (°¡Á·°ü°èÁõ¸í¼).
2) One (1) Color Photo:
- The photos on white background should be less than 6 months old. (Size: 3.5 x 4.5 cm)
The size of the face should be approximately 2.5 x 3.5 cm and should display the front of the individual's face.
- Hats, head-gear, and sunglasses are not allowed.
3) Both the original and a photocopy of the passport (the pages with personal information)
4) Fees and other required documents (specific to each category)
* Male applicants who are between the ages of 18 and 35: please refer to the following item B.
* Fees should be paid in cash or money order, payable to the Korean Consulate General (personal checks are not accepted)
5) Processing time may take from 1 to 4 weeks, depending on each personal background check.
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Category
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Fees
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Documents
Required
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U.S.
permanent resident
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$5
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- A copy
of your permanent resident card
(Both
front and back sides.)
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Long-term
visa holders
(Visa
Type: L, E, H1B, J, F, etc.)
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$5
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- A copy
of a valid visa and I-94
(Type-F
and J visa holders should submit an
additional
copy of I-20 and DS-2019)
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Short-term
visa holders
(Visa Type
: B1, B2)
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$5
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- A copy
of your visa and I-94.
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In the
case of an undocumented individual
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$5
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-
Additional consulate's form
(The form
should explain the reason for
current
illegal status and the pledge to
obtain
legal status.)
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B) 1) Male applicants who are between the ages of 18 and 35:
- Proof of the extension from military services
(A copy of the page of the passport on which the embarkation records is stamped or the certificate of completion.)
- Applicants who have already completed their military services do not need to submit this document.
- Applicants who have not yet completed military services have to apply for a circumstantial extension when submitting the Application for Passport.
- For detailed information regarding military services, please contact the military service section at 202-939-5654.
2) For those who apply for a passport after reaching the age of 14 and the separation of accompanied children from a parent's passport: a copy of the Family Census Register (°¡Á·°ü°èÁõ¸í¼).
3) For the Addition or Deletion of a Married Name: A Certificate of Marriage or Divorce or a copy of the Family Census Register (°¡Á·°ü°èÁõ¸í¼) in which the fact of marriage or divorce is registered.
C) Application by mail:
1) Please make sure that you enclose all documents listed above and a stamped envelope with a return address.
2) The application process will be placed on hold if a stamped envelope with a return address is missing from the application package.
3) For the secure arrival of your passport, express mailing services, such as the U.S. Postal Service Express Mail, Federal Express, UPS, DHL, or Air Borne, are recommended.
3. Application for Travel Certificate
A) Documents Required:
1) Passport Application (Application Download)
2) Two (2) Identical Color Photos:
- The photos on white background should be less than 6 months old. (Size: 3.5 x 4.5 cm)
The size of the face should be approximately 2.5 x 3.5 cm and should display the front of the individual's face.
- Hats, head-gear, and sunglasses are not allowed.
3) Both the original and a photocopy of the passport (the pages with personal information)
4) Processing Fees and issuing day
- US $7.00 (In cash or money order payable to the Korean Consulate General only; personal checks are not accepted.)
- In the case of a lost passport, the wire charge of $10 will be added.
- It may take up to 7 days.
5) The following individuals must submit additional documents:
- Permanent Residents: a copy of the front and back of the Permanent Resident Card
- For those who return to Korea to stay:
- A copy of your visa or permanent resident card.
- A copy of your one-way airline ticket to Korea.
- Stolen/Lost Passport (Consulate's form): A report explaining why and how the applicant's passport was stolen or lost.
- The applicant must appear in person at the consular office.
6) Application by Mail:
- Please make sure that you enclose all of the documents listed above and a stamped envelope with a return address.
- The application process will be placed on hold if a stamped envelope with a return address is missing from the application package.
- For the secure arrival of your travel certificate, express mailing services, such as the U.S. Postal Service Express Mail, UPS, DHL, Federal Express, or Air Borne, are recommended.
** For further information, please call the passport section at 202-939-5662, 5656.
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| Entry Formality |
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:: Alien Registration
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A Korean embassy or consulate can
issue two types of visas: a short-term visa for the visitor who wants to
stay in Korea up to 90 days or a special long-term visa for periods longer
than 90 days. A visitor with a special long-term visa is required to apply
for an alien registration at a local immigration office within 90 days of
arrival.
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Immigration Offices
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Seoul
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(02)2650-6212
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Incheon Airport
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(032)740-7013, (032)740-7030
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Jeju
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(064)722-3494
(064)721-3494
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Busan
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(051)461-3000
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Gimhae Airport
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(051)972-1610, (051)972-1615
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:: Customs
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A written baggage declaration must
be submitted to a customs official upon entry. Passengers must clear
customs through either green, white, or red channels. Passengers who have
no channel, and those declaring non-duty-free articles should use the white
channel. Those who are suspected of making false declarations or of
carrying prohibited articles will be directed to the red channel. If a
passenger declares non-duty-free articles voluntarily, the declared amount
will be accepted and the clearance procedure will be expedited.
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Duty-Free Articles
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· Visitor's
(non-resident's) goods which will be taken out of Korea upon departure.
(The total quantity of the goods should be declared for duty exemption.)
· Goods which
were declared upon departure from Korea and are being brought back.
· Goods totaling
US $400 or less which were purchased or acquired outside of Korea.
· I bottle
(not over 1 liter) of alcoholic beverages
· 200
cigarettes (50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco)
· 2 ounces of
perfume
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:: Animal Quarantine
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All live animals and animal products entering Korea
must be accompanied by valid certificates issued by the exporting country's
government.
Declare all import animals and animal products upon arrival to the National
Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service, where they must be inspected.
Cloven-hoofed animals and their products that are shipped from
import-restricted areas will be sent back or destroyed.
For details, please contact the National Veterinary Research and Quarantine
Service.
Address: 480, Anyang 6-dong, Manan-gu, Anyang, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
Tel: (031)467-1946/1949 Fax: (031)467-1956
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Seoul Branch (Incheon Int'l
Airport)
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(032)740-2630
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Incheon Branch
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(032)740-2640
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Gunsan Branch
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(063)445-7348
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Jeju-do Branch
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(064)712-2762
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:: Plant Quarantine
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Passengers who carry any plants or soil including
fruits (mango, orange, papaya, etc.), vegetables, seeds, orchids, nursery
stock or cut flowers, etc., must describe the items and immediately declare
them upon arrival. If you have any question about plant quarantine, please
contact the National Plant Quarantine Service: Tel: (031)449-0524
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Import restricted items and areas
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- Fresh fruits, such as mango, orange, papaya, cherry, etc.: all
countries
- Nursery stock of apples, grapes, etc.: most European countries
- Walnut fruit and kernels: most countries
- Soil or plants with soil: all countries
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Seoul Branch (Incheon Int'l
Airport)
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(032)740-2072
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Incheon Branch
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(032)764-5276
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Busan Branch
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(051)466-0444
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Gunsan Branch
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(063)467-3456
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Jeju-do Branch
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(064)747-6241
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