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Consulate General of South Korea in Seattle, Washington

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Consulate General of South Korea in Seattle, Washington, located at 115 W Mercer St. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, phone, fax, office hours, an online resource such as the official website, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    115 W Mercer St
    Seattle, WA 98119
    United States

  • Telephone

    (206) 441-1011 to 14

  • Fax

    (206) 441-3552 / 7912

  • Email

    [email protected]

  • Office Hours

    Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska.

Location Map

Located at 115 W Mercer St, the consulate is near key landmarks like Kerry Park and Chihuly Garden and Glass. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of South Korea in Seattle, Washington

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Independence Movement Day: May 01 Flag of South Korea
  • Buddha's Birthday: May 05 Flag of South Korea
  • Children's Day: May 05 Flag of South Korea
  • Memorial Day: June 06 Flag of South Korea / May 26 Flag of United States

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Consulate General of South Korea in Seattle, Washington:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Registration of marriage, birth, and death
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter South Korea.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to South Korea without a visa. The most common types of South Korea visas are the following.

  • A visas
    • A-1 (Diplomat)
    • A-2 (Government official)
    • A-3 (Agreement)
  • B visas
    • B-1 (Visa exemption)
    • B-2 (Tourist/transit)
  • C visas
    • C-1 (Temporary news coverage)
    • C-2 (Short-term business)
    • C-3 (Short-term visit)
    • C-4 (Short-term employee)
  • D visas
    • D-1 (Artist)
    • D-2 (Students)
    • D-3 (Industrial trainee)
    • D-4 (General trainee)
    • D-5 (Journalism)
    • D-6 (Religion)
    • D-7 (Supervisor)
    • D-8 (Corporate investor)
    • D-9 (International trade)
    • D-10 (Job Seeking)
  • E visas
    • E-1 (Professor)
    • E-2 (Foreign language instructor)
    • E-3 (Research)
    • E-4 (Technology transfer)
    • E-5 (Professional employment)
    • E-6 (Artistic performer)
    • E-7 (Designated activities)
    • E-8 (Training employment)
    • E-9 (Non-professional employment)
    • E-10 (Crew employee)
  • F visas
    • F-1 (Visiting or joining the family)
    • F-2 (Resident)
    • F-3 (Accompanying spouse/child)
    • F-4 (Overseas Korean)
    • F-5 (Permanent resident)
    • F-6 (Marriage to Korean Citizen)
  • G visas
    • G-1 (Miscellaneous)
  • H visas
    • H-1 (Working holiday)
    • H-2 (Working visit)
  • M visas
    • M-1 (Military)
  • T visas
    • T-1 (Tourist landing)

Head of Mission

Seo Eun-ji, Consul General

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Online Resources

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