Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in New York

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Please note that not following the proper procedure to apply for a visa can automatically result in denial of a visa. Furthermore, any verbal abuse or unlawful behavior and actions are grounds for denial of visa issuance and may prevent future visa applications.

THIS VISA IS FOR

○ A member of consulate or diplomatic delegation of a foreign government approved by the Republic of Korea
○ A person granted with the same level of diplomatic privileges and exemptions as diplomatic delegations in accordance with international agreements or practices
○ Immediate family members of the above

○ This visa will be issued with a single or multiple entry and the duration of stay is until the end of the official assignment.

VISA PROCESS

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (Appointment Required: Click)

1. Application Form

   * Attached

2. 1 photo for Visa Application
   : Color (on photo paper, natural color, 2x2 inches, taken within 6 months)

3. Original Passport and a copy

   : Diplomatic passport is required (A general passport is acceptable for special cases only.)

   : (If applicants apply for the visa by mail) Please send the notarized passport copy instead of the originals.

   * Mailed-in apply

    Mailing address: Korean Consulate General

    460 Park Ave. 6th floor, New York, NY 10022 (Attention: Visa Officer)

4. Visa Fee (Cash / Credit Card / Money Order)

   : No charge (Waived)

5. Official Overseas Assignment Letter

   : A document demonstrating your current employment status and overseas assignment, or an official letter of cooperation written by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of an applicant's country

6. Family Relation Certificates (If accompany)

   : (For Spouse) Marriage Certificate

   : (For Child) Birth Certificate

   * An individual original passport and application is required for each applicant.

   * Don't forget to sign before you submit the application

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

○ Korean ancestry applicants may be required additional nationality documents(기본증명서, 제적등본, 가족관계증명서) to verify dual citizenship. (Proof of loss of nationality, renunciation of nationality, etc.)
  : If the applicant has dual citizenship, is NOT eligible to apply for a visa.

   * The Applicant may issue Korean Passport instead.

○ If any information or documents submitted along with the visa application are verified as false statements or falsified, will cause a denial of visa issuance and may prevent future visa applications.

○ Sticker-type visas are no longer issued. The visa grant notice is the actual visa that must be brought for entry to Korea.