How Can I Renew My Korean Passport?
An expired passport is a useless passport. Even passports with three or six months left until they expire can cause you trouble when entering and departing certain countries. If you are a Korean citizen and need to renew your passport, you can apply for a renewal through a South Korean consulate near your home. Applications typically take one to four weeks to process.
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Things You'll Need
- Passport application form
- Two passport photos
- Military documents
- Original passport
- Copy of passport
- Application fee
Instructions
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Visit the website of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the United States of America and download and fill out the Passport Application form.
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Go to a local post office, drugstore with photo-processing facilities or any other business that offers passport photo services. Buy two identical passport photos. Photos must be 3.5 centimeters by 4.5 centimeters and have a white background.
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Prepare military documents if you are a male between 24 and 35 years old. Provide proof of military services completion or extension.
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Prepare your application fee. This fee differs depending on the type of visa you hold, your resident status and if your passport has been lost. Visit the Korean embassy website for more details about current fees.
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Make a copy of your passport. Copy only the page with your picture and personal information. Send in both the copy and original passport with your application.
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Mail your passport application form, application fee, passport and passport copy, and any additional documents to the nearest Korean consulate. Visit the Korean embassy website to find a consulate in your region.
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Tips & Warnings
The Passport Application form does not apply to those renewing visas at the Korean consulates of New York or Los Angeles. Contact these embassies to receive alternate forms and instructions.
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