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Embassy of South Korea in Washington, D.C., United States

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Embassy of South Korea in Washington, D.C., United States, located at 2450 Massachusetts Avenue N.W.. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of South Korea, or find information about the address, phone, fax, office hours, online resources including the official website, Facebook page, and Twitter, consular jurisdiction, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    2450 Massachusetts Avenue N.W.
    Washington, D.C. 20008
    United States

  • Telephone

    (202) 939-5600

  • Fax

    (202) 797-0595

  • Email

    [email protected]

  • Office Hours

    Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia.

Location Map

Located at 2450 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., the embassy is near key landmarks like Dupont Circle and Georgetown Waterfront Park. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of South Korea in Washington, D.C., United States

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of South Korea in Washington, D.C., United States:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Registration of marriage, birth, and death
  • Authentication of documents
  • Renunciation of citizenship

Visa Requirements

As a holder of an American passport, you will need 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

Hyundong Cho, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of South Korea to the United States

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How to apply Korea visa?

You may apply at Korean Embassy or Consulate General in your country (or area) of residence or apply for e-Visa via the visa portal of the Republic of Korea.

Types of South Korean Passports

South Korea issues different types of passports including regular passports, diplomatic passports for diplomats, official passports for government officials, and others.

South Korean Passport Renewal Abroad

When a South Korean passport expires, it can be renewed at a South Korean embassy or consulate abroad. The renewal process typically requires submitting an application with supporting documents and paying the applicable fees.

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Embassy of South Korea in Washington, D.C., United States, South Korea also has 12 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of South Korea in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of South Korea in neighboring countries or regions of United States.

See also

United States in South Korea

United States has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Dupont Circle (0.70 miles away)

    Washington, DC 20036

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  • Georgetown Waterfront Park (1.00 miles away)

    3303 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007

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  • The Kennedy Center (1.25 miles away)

    2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566

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  • The White House (1.50 miles away)

    1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500

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  • Thomas Jefferson Memorial (2.45 miles away)

    16 E Basin Dr SW, Washington, DC 20242

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  • National Museum of African American History and Culture (2.01 miles away)

    1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560

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Local Times and Last Update

  • Washington, D.C., United States: 12:22 AM, Tuesday January 14, 2025 (Eastern Standard Time)

    Seoul, South Korea: 2:22 PM, Tuesday January 14, 2025 (Korea Standard Time)

This page was last edited on 30 April 2024 at 08:57 AM (EST).

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