Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Singapore

Transfer of Valid Visa from Old Passport to New Passport (Online)

If you possess a valid visa in your old passport and have renewed your passport, you MUST transfer your visa to the new passport in order to use it. Please note that transfer of visa is not allowed if the old passport is reported lost. This service is only available ONLINE. 

If you have any question regarding transfer of visa, please contact us via email (consg@mofa.go.kr) ONLY. Please note that we DO NOT apply for transfer on behalf of applicants. The onus is on the applicant to complete the transfer of visa on time before travel.

Steps to transfer visa (please read carefully)

1) Select "Change of Passport Information" (link) on the Visa Portal.

2) Key in your name in the exact sequence shown on your visa grant notice, date of birth, old passport number and visa number.

3) After completing the fields, click "Register". You will be redirected to the next page.

4) Fill in your new passport details and upload a scan copy of both your new and old passports*. 

    * The scan copy of the old passport must show the cancellation/void stamp. Transfer request would be refused if we are not able to verify this.

5) Click "Register" (please note that there will be NO application number or reference number for your application)

Note:

▷︎ Processing time is approximately 4 working days.

▷︎ You will not receive any confirmation email for your transfer request. You will not be contacted unless additional document is required.

▷︎ After 4 working days, please follow the instructions below (scroll down to read more) to print your visa bearing your new passport number.

How to check if you have successfully submitted an application

1) Visit "Change of Passport Information" (link) on the Visa Portal.

2) Key in your information and click "Search".

3) If your application is received, the status will reflect "Apply".

How to print the visa grant notice bearing new passport number

1) Select "Check Application Status & Print" (link) on the Visa Portal.

2) Select "Diplomatic Office" for Type of Application.

3) Key in your name, NEW passport number and date of birth. Click on the "Search" button.

4) The result of your application will be shown below.  Click on the "Certificate" button to print out the visa grant notice.

Note:

▷︎ If you are not able to print out your visa grant notice, please send a copy of your visa and new passport to consg@mofa.go.kr

▷︎ If your transfer request is still within processing time (4 working days), please note that we may not respond to your query.