Visa Process Guideline for Japan / Hong Kong / Thailand

You can apply visa from any countries where Korean Embassy and Consulate is exist. KorVia Consulting recommend you to do your visa application in Japan.

In order to apply your visa in Third country you must have NOA (notice of appointment) from one of major public school recruiting program (EPIK, GEPIK, SMOE).

Note: Teacher who obtained "visa issuance number" from Korean immigration office can't apply E2 visa at third country unless verify your education diploma at KCUE (plaese contact your recruiter futher information about Verification of KCUE)

Korean Embassy in Tokyo, Japan (http://jpn-tokyo.mofat.go.kr/kor/as/jpn-tokyo/main/index.jsp)

The Consulate is separate from the Korean Embassy, but if you make it to the Korean Embassy the guards there will give you a map.
The station is Azabu-juban, on the Oedo Line. Take exit #7 and cross the street at the crosswalk immediately outside that exit.  On the other side of the crosswalk, you will see the TomasBuilding.  Take the street on your left, parallel to the crosswalk you just took.  It is almost right in front of you, but just to the left.  Follow the road until it till it ends.  You should see the Kachi Dental Clinic.  (Although you will cross many alleys, you will only cross three crosswalks if you walk down the right side of the street.)  At the end of the street, turn left.  Go straight down on the right side, to the 8 lane road. Cross that road and take a right onto the opposite sidewalk. (After you cross, you will see a sign that shows the subway station being 150 meters to the left.)  Walk about 200m looking for the Korean consulate on your left.  It is the 5th building you will come to and is after the Olympic Inn.  If you get lost during this journey, simply get a taxi to the Olympic Inn, the Consulate is next door.
Notes on the Korean Consulate in Tokyo:
--They only take passports from 9a.m.-noon.
--They very inconveniently deliver the visas 50+ hours later, from 13:30-16:00+2 days.
--5400Y fee; you have to get a ticket from a machine next to the Information desk.
--Brink a passport sized photo.

Add.; 東京都 港區 南麻布 1-7-32(zip 106-0047)
TEL : (81-3)3455-2601/4
FAX : (81-3)3455-2018
Working hour: 09:00∼16:00


Korean Consulate in Osaka, Japan (http://jpn-osaka.mofat.go.kr/kor/as/jpn-osaka/main/index.jsp)
Consul General : Byung woo -Yu
Chancery
Add.: 2-3-4, Nishi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan
TEL : (81-6) 6213-1401/5
FAX : (81-6) 6213-0151
Mail Chancery: oskocon@gol.com
Emergency Call (off-day): (81-6) 6211-4092 / 090-3050-0746 / 090-5676-5340
Office Hours: 09:00 - 12:00, 13:30 - 17:00 (Mon. - Fri.)  
Time Difference(with Korea),: 0
Add: Rm. 1202, 3-1-48, Fukusima, Fukusima-ku, Osaka, Japan
Tel.: (81-6) 6451-5755
Better to exchange the money in Korea
Arrive in Japan Kansai airport; Get an express subway which goes to the Namba station. Get out of Namba station exit 25, work about 300 meters to North.
※The minimum time for getting a e-2 visa here is two days.
You hand it in on the first working day before 3Pm with all your documents and pick it up the next day after 10am.

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Korean Consulate in Fukuoka, Japan (http://jpn-fukuoka.mofat.go.kr/kor/as/jpn-fukuoka/main/index.jsp)
Add.; Fukuoka1-1-3 Chuo-Ku Fukuokas Jigyohama Post code 810-0065
TEL: 81 92 771-0461/3
email : fukuoka@mofat.go.kr
Office Hours : 9:00-12:00, 1: 30-17:00(Monday to Friday) No Saturdays.
Time difference with Korea: 0
Documents : Visa issuance number, two passport photos and visa fee (the final visa application is not necessary to take it with you at this time).
※ The minimum time for getting a e-2 visa here is two days.

You hand it in on the first working day before 3Pm with all your documents and pick it up the next day after 10am.

1) From the Airport
Get on the subway → take it to the brown vase stop- Tojin Machi (9th stop from the airport) it's right after Ohori Koen ( a park ).
From Tojin Machi, leave by the first exit (1) it says Korean Consulate on it. Walk towards the traffic light after walking straight out of the exit. There turn right and go straight for about 10 minutes. You'll have to cross over to the other side of the street. The consulate has a Korean style roof and a Korean Flag. The area is really close to the Fukuoka Dome.> If you are not sure most of the buildings in the area have maps.
- CHANGE MONEY INTO JAPANESE YEN BEFORE YOU GO! It's not so easy to do so once you get there.

2) From the Ferry
Take a bus to Tenjin ( the 80 on the 84) but it should say Tenjin. then change buses, and take a bus to the Fukuoka dome.
If you though don't want to take a plane there is always the ferry from Pusan to Fukuoka. The ferry takes 14 hours and most of that is just time sitting waiting for the port to open in the morning. It leaves AT 6pm every second day. and arrives at 8AM. The return trip is the same. Many people get drunk on this boat and I hear there is also gambling available when you are in international waters. The last time I checked the cost was 65,000 Won. Sometimes the departure time changes so be sure to ask.

The Hydrofoil takes about 3 hours and costs $85,000 Won it leaves at 12:15 from Pusan everyday and arrives at about 3. Make sure to get the return ticket in Pusan as the tickets in Fukuoka are much more expensive.
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Korean Embassy in Hong kong (http://hkg.mofat.go.kr/eng/as/hkg/main/index.jsp)

Address: 5-6 Floor, Far East Finance Center 16 Harcourt Rd., Admiralty, Hong Kong
Phone: Operator +852-2529-4141/ Visa Section +852-2528-3666
Fax: +852-2861-3699
Office Hours: General 09:00- 12:30, 14:00- 17:30(Mon. - Fri.)
Visa Section 09:30- 12:00, 14:00- 16:00(Mon. - Fri.)
Time difference with Korea: -1
Email: info@korea.org.hk / Homepage: http://www.korea.org.hk
Visa Application Fee: HK$640.00
Booking hotel
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Korean Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand (http://tha.mofat.go.kr/eng/as/tha/main/index.jsp)

Add.: 23 Thiam-Ruammit Road, Ratchadapisek, Huay Kwang, Bangkok 10320.
TEL : +66-2-2477537~39 / FAX : +66-2-2477535
TEL : +66-2-2477540~41 / FAX : +66-2-2477534 (VISA SECTOR)
Email: korembas@kormail.net
Visa Application Fee: 2,100 Bath
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