A-3 Military Dependents
※ Note: Dependents who are not included on the Temporary Duty Orders can apply for the F-1 Visa
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- Visa Application Form
- Valid Passport (must have at least 6 months of validity left and have at least 2 blank visa pages)
- 1 Passport Photo
- Copy of Principal’s Temporary Duty Order
- 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
- Copy of Marriage Certificate (for Spouse)
- Copy of Birth Certificate (for children)
- Non US citizens must also submit a copy of : valid US permanent resident card or (a) valid U.S. visa (b) I-94 record (www.cbp.gov/i94) (c) I-20 or DS-2019 that has been recently signed for travel (F-1/2 and J-1/2 visa)
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A-3 Official Duty
※ Note: Dependents who are not included on the Temporary Duty Orders can apply for the F-1 Visa
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- Visa Application Form
- Valid Passport (must have at least 6 months of validity left and have at least 2 blank visa pages)
- 1 Passport Photo
- Copy of Temporary Duty Orders or Military Contract
- Copy of Military ID or CAC card
- Dependents must also provide
- Copy of Marriage Certificate (for Spouse)
- Copy of Birth Certificate (for children)
- Non US citizens must also submit a copy of : valid US permanent resident card or (a) valid U.S. visa (b) I-94 record (www.cbp.gov/i94) (c) I-20 or DS-2019 that has been recently signed for travel (F-1/2 and J-1/2 visa)
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C-3-4 Short Term Business Visa |
- Visa Application Form
- Valid Passport (must have at least 6 months of validity left and have at least 2 blank visa pages)
- 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
- Non US citizens must also submit a copy of : valid US permanent resident card or (a) valid U.S. visa (b) I-94 record (www.cbp.gov/i94) (c) I-20 or DS-2019 that has been recently signed for travel (F-1/2 and J-1/2 visa)
- Visa Fee (please find details below)
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C-3-9 Tourist Visa
※ Note: Please refer to "Consular/Visa Service" > "Visa Exemption" for a list of countries with visa waiver agreements and transit tourist information
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- Visa Application Form
- Valid Passport (must have at least 6 months of validity left and have at least 2 blank visa pages)
- 1 Passport Photo
- Non US citizens must also submit a copy of : valid US permanent resident card or (a) valid U.S. visa (b) I-94 record (www.cbp.gov/i94) (c) I-20 or DS-2019 that has been recently signed forsigned for travel (F-1/2 and J-1/2 visa)
- Visa Fee (please find details below)
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C-4 Short Term Work Visa |
- Visa Application Form
- Valid Passport (must have at least 6 months of validity left and have at least 2 blank visa pages)
- 1 Passport Photo
- Original Employment Contract
- Copy of Certificate for Business Registration of employer
- Letter from company that explains the purpose of travel to Korea
- Non US citizens must also submit a copy of : valid US permanent resident card or (a) valid U.S. visa (b) I-94 record (www.cbp.gov/i94) (c) I-20 or DS-2019 that has been recently signed for signed for travel (F-1/2 and J-1/2 visa)
- Visa Fee (please find details below)
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C-4 Short Term English Instructor |
- Visa Application Form
- Valid Passport (must have at least 6 months of validity left and have at least 2 blank visa pages)
- 1 Passport Photo
- Original Employment Contract
- Apostilled Diploma (please see Apostille Section under the Consular Affairs tab)
- Apostilled FBI Criminal Background Check
- Copy of Certificate for Business Registration of school
- Copy of Schools' Continuing Education Facility License
- English Camp Schedule with the instructor's working hours
- Resume
- Non US citizens must also submit a copy of : valid US permanent resident card or (a) valid U.S. visa (b) I-94 record (www.cbp.gov/i94) (c) I-20 or DS-2019 that has been recently signed for travel (F-1/2 and J-1/2 visa)
- Visa Fee (please find details below)
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D-2 Student Visa |
- Visa Application Form
- Valid Passport (must have at least 6 months of validity left and have at least 2 blank visa pages)
- 1 Passport Photo
- ORIGINAL and COPY Certificate of Admission issued by the college or university
- Payment receipt or Bank Statement
- Transcript or Diploma
- Non US citizens must also submit a copy of : valid US permanent resident card or (a) valid U.S. visa (b) I-94 record (www.cbp.gov/i94) (c) I-20 or DS-2019 that has been recently signed for travel (F-1/2 and J-1/2 visa)
- Tuberculosis (TB) Test (File 1 : Make
sure to attach) No US citizenship required
- Visa Fee (please find details below)
- For an individual who is researching at an educational/scientific research organization, the following must ALSO be provided
- Substantiating documents for the research
- Certificate from the most recent school
- Letter of personal security assurance (form 129)
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D-6 Religious Worker |
- Visa Application Form
- Valid Passport (must have at least 6 months of validity left and have at least 2 blank visa pages)
- 1 Passport Photo
- Confirmation of Visa Issuance Number
- Copy of Contract or Orders
- Non US citizens must alsosubmit a copy of : valid US permanent resident card or (a) valid U.S. visa (b) I-94 record (www.cbp.gov/i94) (c) I-20 or DS-2019 that has been recently signed for travel (F-1/2 and J-1/2 visa)
- Visa Fee (please find details below)
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D-9 Treaty Traders |
- Visa Application Form
- Valid Passport (must have at least 6 months of validity left and have at least 2 blank visa pages)
- 1 Passport Photo
- Confirmation of Visa Issuance 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
- Non US citizens must also submit a copy of : valid US permanent resident card or (a) valid U.S. visa (b) I-94 record (www.cbp.gov/i94) (c) I-20 or DS-2019 that has been recently signed for travel (F-1/2 and J-1/2 visa)
- Visa Fee (please find details below)
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E-1 Professor Visa |
- Visa Application Form
- Valid Passport (must have at least 6 months of validity left and have at least 2 blank visa pages)
- 1 Passport Photo
- Confirmation of Visa Issuance Number (if applicable
- Employment contract
- Detailed Resume
- Non US citizens must also submit a copy of : valid US permanent resident card or (a) valid U.S. visa (b) I-94 record (www.cbp.gov/i94) (c) I-20 or DS-2019 that has been recently signed for travel(F-1/2 and J-1/2 visa)
- Visa Fee (please find details below)
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E-2 Teaching English
If you received a Confirmation of Visa Issuance Number
※ Please note: Only the passport with attached visa will be returned. No other documents will be returned.
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- Visa Application Form
- Valid Passport (must have at least 6 months of validity left and have at least 2 blank visa pages)
- 1 Passport Photo
- Confirmation of Visa Issuance Number
- Copy of employment contract (does not need to be signed by the employer)
- Non US citizens must also submit a copy of : valid US permanent resident card or (a) valid U.S. visa (b) I-94 record (www.cbp.gov/i94) (c) I-20 or DS-2019 that has been recently signed for travel (F-1/2 and J-1/2 visa)
- Visa Fee (please find details below)
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E-2 Teaching English
If you received a Notice of Appointment (EPIK particiants)
※ Please note: Only the passport with attached visa will be returned. No other documents will be returned.
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- Visa Application Form
- Valid Passport (must have at least 6 months of validity left and have at least 2 blank visa pages)
- 1 Passport Photo
- Original Contract
- Original Notice of Appointment (copies will not be accepted)
- Non US citizens must also submit a copy of : valid US permanent resident card or (a) valid U.S. visa (b) I-94 record (www.cbp.gov/i94) (c) I-20 or DS-2019 that has been recently signed for travel (F-1/2 and J-1/2 visa)
- Visa Fee (please find details below)
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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.
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- Visa Application Form
- Valid Passport (must have at least 6 months of validity left and have at least 2 blank visa pages)
- 1 Passport Photo
- Original TaLK Invitation Letter
- Original TaLK Contract
- Non US citizens must also submit a copy of : valid US permanent resident card or (a) valid U.S. visa (b) I-94 record (www.cbp.gov/i94) (c) I-20 or DS-2019 that has been recently signed for travel (F-1/2 and J-1/2 visa)
- Visa Fee (please find details below)
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E-7 Particular Occupation |
- Visa Application Form
- Valid Passport (must have at least 6 months of validity left and have at least 2 blank visa pages)
- 1 Passport Photo
- Confirmation of Visa Issuance Number
- Employment contract OR Invitation Letter OR Appointment Letter
- Non US citizens must alsosubmit a copy of : valid US permanent resident card or (a) valid U.S. visa (b) I-94 record (www.cbp.gov/i94) (c) I-20 or DS-2019 that has been recently signed for travel (F-1/2 and J-1/2 visa)
- Visa Fee (please find details below)
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F-1 Joining Korean Family Visa
※ For dependents of F-4, and A-3 who are not included on the Temporary Duty Orders
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- Visa Application Form
- Valid Passport (must have at least 6 months of validity left and have at least 2 blank visa pages)
- 1 Passport Photo
- Documents proving relationship of family or relatives(certificate of marriage & family register OR certificate of birth)
- Letter of personal reference
- *Those adopted abroad are required to submit a letter of confirmation by the adoption agency or statement of adoptive parents
- Identity Guarantee
- Bank Statement
- 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
- Non US citizens must also submit a copy of : valid US permanent resident card or (a) valid U.S. visa (b) I-94 record (www.cbp.gov/i94) (c) I-20 or DS-2019 that has been recently signed for travel (F-1/2 and J-1/2 visa)
- Visa Fee (please find details below)
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F-3 Accompanying Family Visa
※ For dependents of D-1, D-2, D-4 ~ E-7 visa
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- Visa Application Form
- Valid Passport (must have at least 6 months of validity left and have at least 2 blank visa pages)
- 1 Passport Photo
- Confirmation of Visa Issuance Number (if applicable)
- Documents verifying their family relationship (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
- Non-US citizens must also submit a copy of : valid US permanent resident card or (a) valid U.S. visa (b) I-94 record (www.cbp.gov/i94) (c) I-20 or DS-2019 that has been recently signed for travel (F-1/2 and J-1/2 visa)
- Visa Fee (please find details below)
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F-4 Korean Heritage Visa
※ For former Korean nationals who renounced the Korean nationality and for second generation Korean-Americans who are not dual citizen
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- Eligibility for an F-4 Visa (for second generation Korean-American):
(A) If you are a foreign born, you must be over 22 years of age by May 4, 2010 and must NOT be listed on your Korean Family Census Registry. (B) If your parent(s) are naturalized US citizens, they must have renounced Korean nationality.
- Required Documents:
(A) Renouncement of Korean Nationality for the parent(s): 1. 2 Applications for Renouncement of Korean Nationality * 2. 2 Verifications of Identity * 3. 2 copies of Petition for Name Change 4. 3 copies of the applicant's US Naturalization Certificate 5. 3 copies of the applicant's US Passport 6. 3 copies of the applicant's 기본증명서_Identity Certificate 7. 3 copies of the applicant's 가족관계증명서_Family Relations Certificate 8. 2 passport photos 9. 2 letter envelopes each with a forever stamp and a return address
(B) F-4 Visa for visa applicant: 1. Valid passport (must have at least 6 months of validity left and have at least 2 blank visa pages) 2. Visa application form 3. Visa Fee (please find details below) 4. 1 passport photo 5. 1 copy of birth certificate
* More details about the Renouncement of Korean Nationality, as well as the forms (application for renouncement and verificateion of identity) are available at the Korean side of our website.
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