Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago

•  Date of acquisition of Korean nationality for dual nationals: Enter the date of birth on the family relationship certificate, check "birth" for the reason of acquisition
•  Date of acquisition of foreign nationality for dual nationals: Enter the date of birth on the US birth certificate, check "birth" for the reason of acquisition
•  Enter your Korean name in the reporter section at the bottom and sign (If under 15 years old, enter the name of one of the parents and sign by one of the parents, if over 15 years old, enter the name of the reporter and sign by yourself)

2) information on the effects of renouncing (losing) Korean nationality (form)

•  Enter your Korean name in the reporter section at the bottom and sign (If under 15 years old, enter the name of one of the parents and sign by one of the parents, if over 15 years old, enter the name of the reporter and sign by yourself)

3) Certificate of foreign residence (form)

•  Date of birth: Enter the date of birth registered in Korea•  Passport number: Enter both the valid US passport and Korean passport numbers (If you do not have a Korean passport, you do not need to enter the Korean passport number)
•  Foreign residence period: Enter the period of residence in the US as "~ years ~ months"•  Purpose of use: Enter "loss of nationality"
•  Enter your Korean name in the reporter section at the bottom and sign (If under 15 years old, enter the name of one of the parents and sign by one of the parents, if over 15 years old, enter the name of the reporter and sign by yourself)

4) Certificate of identity (form) (if the name on the US birth certificate and the Korean basic certificate are different)

•  Enter the information registered in Korea in the left "Family relationship registration part registration details"
•  Enter the information registered in the US in the right "Foreign registration details" (Enter the US passport number in the resident registration number field)
•  Enter "birthday" for the date of nationality acquisition
•  Enter your Korean name in the reporter section at the bottom and sign (If under 15 years old, enter the name of one of the parents and sign by one of the parents, if over 15 years old, enter the name of the reporter and sign by yourself)
•  Enter the name and signature of the parent(s) in the verifier 1 & 25) Original and copy of your US birth certificate (issued by county) 1 copy

5) Email Transmission Consent (form)

6) Original and copy of your birth certificate

7) Original and copy of your valid US passport

8) Your basic certificate (detailed) and family relationship certificate (detailed) 1 copy each (original issued within the last 3 months, disclosure of the last digit of the resident registration number) → Can be issued by the consulate

9) Basic certificate (detailed) of your parent(s) each 1 copy (original issued within the last 3 months, disclosure of the last digit of the resident registration number) → 8~9) certificates can be issued by the consulate.

(The fee is $1 per copy in cash, and you also need to know Your place of origin(본적지) and resident registration number(주민등록번호) to apply for the certificate. Please click here for certificate application information.)

10) Parent(s)'s foreign permanent residence purpose proof document

•  If the parent(s) is a citizen: Original and copy of the US citizenship certificate
•  If the parent(s) is a permanent resident: Original and copy of the valid US permanent resident card
•  If the parent(s) is applying for permanent residence: Original and copy of the immigration receipt for permanent residence application ((I-485)
•  If the parent(s) has resided in the US for more than 17 years after the birth of the child, the original and copy of the official document proving the fact (if the parent(s) is not a permanent resident or a citizen)

※ If one of the parents is not of Korean descent, submit the birth certificate and passport of the person

11) Fee: $ 18.00 (cash or money order only)

12) Return envelope, stamp (size does not matter)

※ It is recommended to submit an envelope and stamp of USPS Priority Mail or higher grade that can track delivery for receiving the result

(Regular letter envelope, stamp is fine, but recommended for faster receipt)

※ If the person who reports is 'female', the parent(s)'s permanent residence purpose (document 9) document is optional.



3. Expected processing time and notes

1) Expected processing time: about 18 months (Please understand that it may vary depending on the progress of the Ministry of Justice.)

2) The reporter himself/herself (15 years of age or older) must visit (If under 15 years of age, the legal representative (father or mother) must visit and apply)

3) Only possible by visiting, mail report not possible

•  Reservation required when visiting (please click here to go to the reservation)

4) A male must apply before March 31 of the year he turns 18.

5) A male who wants to report after April 1 of the year he turns 18 must submit a document (issued by the Military Manpower Administration) proving that he has performed, been exempted, or joined the second national service: Military service certificate or resident registration copy (must be an original issued within 3 months)

If you have a question, Please feel free to contact us.