※ See the section "Ⅳ" for the guidelines to fill out the application.
※ If mailed, the money order should be made out to "Korean Consulate".  Make one money order for all charges and fees.
※ Please be advised that Consulate General of Korea is not responsible for missing/lost/stolen passports once it has left the Consulate's premises.

Ⅰ. Guidelines for Passport Application

 For Permanent Residents:

1. Documents Required:

• Application for Passport : 1 original
  The Application may be downloaded.(HWP, MS-WORD, ACROBAT)
• Two(2) Color Photos
  - The photos on white background should be less than 6 months old. The size of the face is approximately 1¼" and should be the front view. The hats, head-gears, or sunglasses are not allowed.
  - Affix one photo on the Application for Passport and the remainder should be sent along with the application.
• A copy of the front and back of the Permanent Resident Card(if mailed, have the copy notarized).
• The current passport(original) and a copy of the current passport(the pages with personal information)
• Processing Fees: $30.-(in cash or money order, no personal checks)
  - If mailed, include $15.- for return postage(depending on the number of passports mailed together, the postage may vary).
  - You may make one money order for all the fees.

2  Following individuals have to Submit Additional Documents

    (1) Male Applicants between 18 and 35 years old:

• Proof of the completion or exemption from military services(a copy of the page of the passport on which the embarkation records is stamped or the Certificate of Completion)
• Applicants who have not completed military services have to apply for an extension of military service when submitting the Passport Application.

    (2) For the separation of accompanied children from the passport or if this application is the first application after reaching the age of 14:

• submit a copy of family register

    (3) Addition/Deletion of Husband's Surname:

• submit copies of marriage certificate or divorce document

3. Processing Time: by the category

• Applying in Person: approximately 7 days upon receipt of the application
  - If the application is submitted together with Military Exemption, it may take up to two months.
• First time applicant after becoming a permanent resident: 2 weeks - 1month
  - in this case, the Korean Resident Registration will automatically be nullified)
• First time applicant after reaching the age of 14: about 1month
• Applying by Mail: an extra delivery time is needed in addition to the above mentioned processing time.

For Non-Resident Aliens(Students, Company Reps, Short-Term Employees, and Others)

1. Documents Required:

• Application for Passport : 1 original
  The Application may be downloaded.(HWP, MS-WORD, ACROBAT)
• Two(2) Color Photos
  - The photos on white background should be less than 6 months old. The size of the face is approximately 1¼" and should be the front view. The hats, head-gears, or sunglasses are not allowed.
  - Affix one photo on the Application for Passport and the remainder should be sent along with the application.
• Additionally required documents:
  - Student: Certificate of Attendance(original) and I-20(copy)
  - Employee: Certificate of Employment
  - Others: INS's Authorization for stay
  - Undocumented aliens: grounds for the over stay & the pledge to try to expeditiously obtain the legal status.
• The current passport(original) and a copy of the current passport(the pages with personal information and visa section)
• Processing Fees: $50.-(in cash or money order, no personal checks)
  - If mailed, include $15.- for return postage(depending on the number of passports mailed together, the postage may vary).
  - You may make one money order for all the fees.

2. Following Individuals have to Submit Additional Documents

    (1) Male Applicant between 18 and 35 years old

• Proof of the completion or exemption from military services(a copy of the page of the passport on which the embarkation records is stamped or the Certificate of Completion
• Applicants who have not completed military services have to apply for an extension of military service when submitting the Passport Application.

   (2) For the separation of accompanied children from the passport or this application is the first application after reaching the age of 14

• submit a copy of Family Register

   (3) Accompanying family members

• submit a copy of Family Register or Resident Registration

3. Processing Time : by the Category

• Applying in Person: approximately 7 days upon receipt of the application
  - If the application is submitted together with Military Exemption, it may take up to two months.
• First time applicant after reaching the age of 14: about 1month
• Applying by Mail: an extra delivery time is needed in addition to the above mentioned processing time.

Additional Documents for Lost/ Stolen/ Damaged Passports

• Grounds for applying for the passport(MS-WORD, ACROBAT)
• Photo I.D.(Notarize it when copies are submitted)
• Wire fee : $10.-(in addition to the application fee)
  - in cash or money order, no personal checks
• Processing time : about 10days
• Application should be submitted at the Consulate in person.
  - One may submit the application by mail if the applicant resides in a long distance from the Consulate.  In this case the president of the area Korean Association can verify the identity of the applicant.
• If the term of validity of the lost/stolen/damaged passport is more than one year, the new passport will only carry the remaining validity of the old passport.  If the applicant prefers, a regular 5 years of validity can be given after referencing with the Korean Authorities.