Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle

**Must read before applying for your visa***

▷ How to submit your visa application

- You may either submit your visa application in person or by mail

※ All consular visitors MUST make an appointment in advance (☞ CLICK)

* If you were unable to make an appointment, please submit your visa application by mail.

▷ Processing Time: 2 weeks 

We do not provide any expedited services. Thus, please plan accordingly for your travel plans and submit your visa application considering the aforementioned visa processing time

▷ We don't provide service to check your visa application status. However, you can check your status through our Korea Visa website. (☞ View instructions)

▷ Consular Jurisdiction of Seattle

Our jurisdiction is Washington, Oregon, Montana and Idaho. Applicants who do not live in these areas, please contact the appropriate Korean Consular Office in your respective area. (☞ Click for more information)

□ You are eligible to apply for an A-2 visa if you are a civil/public servant employed by a foreign government or an international organization in a non-diplomatic capacity travelling on an official mission.
□ You are allowed to stay in the ROK until your official duty is over.

□ Required documents

1. Printed 'e-form' (Visa Application) from KOREA VISA PORTAL

     https://www.visa.go.kr/openPage.do?MENU_ID=10204 

    *Please ensure that you read and follow them carefully to avoid any delays or rejections:

 - Print the e-form with barcode: Even if you applied for your visa online, you must print the e-form (with a barcode) that you filled out on the Visa Portal. This form must be sent or brought along with all the required documents to our consulate.

- Sign the application form: Ensure that you sign the form before submitting it. Your application will not be processed if the form is not signed.

 - Complete all areas: Ensure that all areas on all pages of the application are fully and accurately completed. Incomplete forms will be rejected.

- Check the attached file: Please refer to the attached 'e-Form (Visa application) Sample' file for further instructions. 

2. Original Diplomatic Passport (must be valid more than 6 months) - in person

    Notarized copy of passport (Biographic data and signature page) - by mail

    * DO NOT send your original passport 

3. One Photo 

   * A physical/printed 2x2 photo taken within the last 6 months, DO NOT PRINT AT HOME

4. No Fee

5. A document demonstrating your current employment status and overseas assignment, or an official letter written by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of an applicant's country (the letter shall indicate that you are on official mission)

6. A certificate of family relation and any documents proving family relationship for an accompanied family member (Marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.)

7. Copy of valid Driver License or ID as proof of residency

※ Please note that we may request for additional documents if it's deemed necessary to review the purpose of entry.

□ Mailing Address: Korean Consulate in Seattle

      Attn: Visa Department

      115 W Mercer St. Seattle WA 98119

* The Consulate is not responsible for any lost or stolen mail