Korea Visitor Visa Information

Obtained from the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in New York

Visit by Online Appointment Only

Appointments are available through the website: https://consul.mofa.go.kr/en/main.do.

  • Open hours: Monday through Friday (9 AM – 4:30 PM)
  • Due to COVID-19, it takes 14 calendar days to process a visa after the application submission.

Location/Contact

Main Office

  • Address: 460 Park Ave. 9th Fl. New York, NY 10022
  • Office Hours: 9:00 AM ~ 12:00 AM, 1:00 PM ~ 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri)
  • Tel : +1-646-674-6000
  • Fax: +1-646-674-6023
  • E-mail: kcg_ny@mofa.go.kr

Passport & Visa Section Office

  • Address: 460 Park Ave. 6th Fl. New York, NY 10022
  • Office Hours(Passport and Visa) : 9:00 A.M ~ 12:00 P.M, 1:00 P.M ~ 4:30 P.M (Mon-Fri)
  • Tel : +1-646-674-6000
  • Fax: +1-212-421-3028

C-3 Short-term Visit

a) Tourism, visiting family or relatives

  • Visa Application Form
  • Passport(more than 6 months valid) & copy/li>
  • US permanent resident card(or valid long-term US visa) & copy(if not US Citizens)
  • Photo(on photo paper, natural color, 2×2 inches, taken within 6 months)
  • Hotel reservation information document
  • Flight itineraries
  • Recent 1 month bank Statement(Ending balance over $3,000)
  • Fee(Cash or Money order ONLY):
    • $45 for US Citizens
    • $40(Single entry less than 90days), $60(Single entry more than 90 days) for Non-US Citizens
    • Fees vary depending on nationality

b) Business meetings or attendance at a conference

  • Visa Application Form
  • Passport(more than 6 months valid) & copy
  • US permanent resident card(or valid long-term US visa) & copy(if not US Citizens)
  • Photo(on photo paper, natural color, 2×2 inches, taken within 6 months)
  • Letter from Current U.S company
  • Invitation letter from the Korean partner company
  • Flight itineraries
  • A copy of the certificate of business registration of the organization
  • Recent one (1) month’s bank Statement (if your company does not cover your travel expense)
  • Fee(Cash or Money order ONLY):
    • $45 for US Citizens
    • $40(Single entry less than 90days), $60(Single entry more than 90 days) for Non-US Citizens
    • Fees vary depending on nationality

Source: Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in New York
December 2022