The list of the Korean Consulate's contact information

If you are coming to South Korea to teach English, you will normally apply for your E-2 (foreign language instructor) visa from your home country, at the Korean embassy, consulate, or visa application center that has jurisdiction over where you live. Your school or program (for example EPIK) first applies for your visa issuance in Korea; once that is approved, you complete the visa application at your consulate. Plan ahead: preparing the supporting documents (an apostilled degree and an apostilled national criminal background check) can take several weeks, so start early.

How to apply

1. Find the Korean consulate that has jurisdiction over the area where you live (see the lists below). You usually must apply at the mission for your region.
2. Contact that consulate to confirm the exact documents, fee, and appointment method for your E-2 application. Requirements vary by consulate and by nationality, so always double-check before you go.
3. Complete the application form (the barcoded e-form printed from the official Korea Visa Portal, www.visa.go.kr) and apply in person or by mail. In some countries (for example the United Kingdom) applications are submitted through a Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) rather than the embassy directly.

The lists below cover the Korean missions in the seven countries whose citizens are eligible to teach English on an E-2 visa. Contact details, office hours, visa fees, and application procedures change frequently and can vary by consulate and by nationality, so always confirm the current requirements, costs, and process directly with the specific Korean consulate or visa application center that handles your application before you apply or pay any fee.

United States

U.S. citizens pay a flat US$45 reciprocity fee for an E-2 visa, regardless of entry type.

Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Consular Section (Washington, D.C.)

• Address: 2320 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008
• Phone: +1-202-939-5653
• Fax: +1-202-342-1597
• Email: consular.usa@mofa.go.kr
• Office hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00
• Jurisdiction: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-en

Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea in New York

• Address: 101 East 56th St., New York, NY 10022 (Main Office: 2nd–3rd Fl.; Passport & Visa Section: 1st–2nd Fl.)
• Phone: +1-646-674-6000
• Email: kcg_ny@mofa.go.kr
• Visa / consular service: Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00, 13:00–16:00 (appointment via www.visa.go.kr)
• Jurisdiction: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-newyork-en

Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea in San Francisco

• Address: 3500 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
• Phone: +1-415-921-2251
• Fax: +1-415-921-5946
• Email: consularsf@mofa.go.kr · koreavisa1@mofa.go.kr
• Office hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00
• Jurisdiction: Northern California, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-sanfrancisco-en

Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea in Los Angeles

• Address: 3243 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010
• Phone: +1-213-385-9300
• Fax: +1-213-384-5139
• Email: service-la@mofa.go.kr
• Office hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 (civil/visa service to 16:00)
• Jurisdiction: Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-losangeles-en

Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea in Boston

• Address: 300 Washington Street (One Gateway Center), Suite 800, Newton, MA 02458
• Phone: +1-617-641-2830
• Email: kcgboston@mofa.go.kr
• Office hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 (documents received by 16:30)
• Jurisdiction: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-boston-en

Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago

• Address: NBC Tower, Suite 2700, 455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, IL 60611
• Phone: +1-312-822-9485
• Fax: +1-312-822-9849
• Email: chicago@mofa.go.kr · chicagovisa@mofa.go.kr
• Office hours: Mon–Fri 09:30–12:00, 13:00–16:30
• Jurisdiction: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-chicago-en

Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle

• Address: 115 W Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98119
• Phone: +1-206-441-1011
• Fax: +1-206-441-7912, +1-206-441-3552
• Email: seattle0404@mofa.go.kr
• Office hours: Mon–Fri 08:30–16:30 (civil/visa service to 16:00)
• Jurisdiction: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-seattle-en

Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Philadelphia

• Address: 1500 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1830, Philadelphia, PA 19102
• Phone: +1-267-807-1830
• Email: philly@mofa.go.kr
• Office hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00, 13:00–16:00
• Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania, Delaware
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-philly-en

Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea in Atlanta

• Address: 229 Peachtree St NE, Suite 2100, International Tower, Atlanta, GA 30303
• Phone: +1-404-522-1611
• Fax: +1-404-521-4040
• Email: atlanta@mofa.go.kr
• Office hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00 (consular service to 16:00)
• Jurisdiction: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Islands
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-atlanta-en

Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea in Houston

• Address: 1990 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 1250, Houston, TX 77056
• Phone: +1-713-961-0186
• Fax: +1-713-961-3340
• Email: con-hu@mofa.go.kr · con-hu04@mofa.go.kr
• Office hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00, 13:00–16:30
• Jurisdiction: Texas (except the Dallas–Fort Worth area), Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-houston-en

Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea in Honolulu

• Address: 2756 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817
• Phone: +1-808-595-6109
• Fax: +1-808-595-3046
• Email: consulatehi@mofa.go.kr · visapasshi@mofa.go.kr
• Office hours: Mon–Fri 08:30–12:00, 13:00–16:00
• Jurisdiction: Hawaii, American Samoa
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-honolulu-en

Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Hagåtña (Guam)

• Address: 153 Zoilo St., Tamuning, Guam 96913
• Phone: +1-671-647-6488
• Fax: +1-671-649-1336
• Email: kconsul_guam@mofa.go.kr
• Office hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–11:30, 13:30–16:00
• Jurisdiction: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-hagatna-en

Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Anchorage

• Address: 800 E. Dimond Blvd., Suite 3-695, Anchorage, AK 99515
• Phone: +1-907-339-7955
• Fax: +1-907-339-0411
• Email: anchorage@mofa.go.kr
• Office hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–11:30, 13:30–16:30
• Jurisdiction: Alaska
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-anchorage-en

Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Dallas

• Address: 14001 N Dallas Parkway, Suite 450, Dallas, TX 75240
• Phone: +1-972-701-0180
• Fax: +1-972-701-0183
• Email: koreadallas@mofa.go.kr
• Jurisdiction: Dallas–Fort Worth metro (Collin, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, Wise counties)
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-dallas-en

Consular services are by appointment; confirm the visa-submission method on the official website before visiting.

Canada

The E-2 visa fee is CAD 81 for a single-entry visa with a stay over 90 days; U.S. citizens applying in Canada pay a flat CAD 60.75. Some Korean consulates in Canada have asked applicants for an additional set of sealed/official university transcripts; requirements vary by consulate and change over time, so confirm your exact E-2 document list with the consulate for your province before applying.

Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Canada (Ottawa)

• Address: 150 Boteler Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5A6
• Phone: +1-613-244-5010 (Consular Service: +1-613-244-5030)
• Fax: +1-613-244-5034
• Email: canada@mofa.go.kr
• Office hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00
• Jurisdiction: Ottawa area and Nunavut
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/ca-en

Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea in Toronto

• Address: 555 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario M4V 2J7
• Phone: +1-416-920-3809
• Fax: +1-416-924-7305
• Email: toronto@mofa.go.kr · torvisa@mofa.go.kr
• Visa / consular service: Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00, 13:00–16:30 (by online appointment only)
• Jurisdiction: Ontario (except Ottawa) and Manitoba
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/ca-toronto-en

Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea in Montreal

• Address: 1250 René-Lévesque Blvd West, Suite 3600, Montreal, Quebec H3B 4W8
• Phone: +1-514-845-2555
• Fax: +1-514-845-1119
• Email: montreal@mofa.go.kr · montrealvisa@mofa.go.kr
• Visa / consular service: Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00, 13:30–16:30
• Jurisdiction: Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/ca-montreal-en

Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver

• Address: #1600-1090 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3V7
• Phone: +1-604-681-9581
• Fax: +1-604-681-4864
• Email: vancon@mofa.go.kr · vancouver@mofa.go.kr
• Visa / consular service: Application 09:00–12:00; visa collection 13:30–16:30 (Mon–Fri)
• Jurisdiction: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Northwest Territories
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/ca-vancouver-en

United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, E-2 visa applications are handled by the Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) London, not the Embassy, which has not accepted visa applications since 17 January 2022.

Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) London

• Address: 1st Floor, Heron House, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London SW1H 0DX
• Phone: +44 20 7811 6098
• Email: kvacukinfo@iom.int
• Office hours: Mon–Fri 08:30–12:00, 13:00–15:30
• Visa / consular service: Applications are accepted by post only; there is no in-person submission counter in London.
• Jurisdiction: Applicants residing in the United Kingdom
• Official website: visaforkorea.eu

KVAC London is operated by IOM on behalf of the Korean Embassy and handles E-2 (and most other) visa applications. Fees are charged in USD/EUR and are revised about every six months; confirm the current E-2 (single entry, over 90 days) visa fee and the KVAC service fee at visaforkorea.eu before paying.

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the United Kingdom (London): A1/A2 visas only, not E-2

• Address: 60 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AJ
• Phone: +44 20 7227 5500
• Fax: +44 20 7227 5504
• Email: koreanembinuk@mofa.go.kr
• Office hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00, 13:30–17:30 (consular service 09:00–12:00, 14:00–16:00)
• Jurisdiction: United Kingdom (A1/A2 diplomatic and official visas)
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/gb-en

Do not submit your E-2 application here. This office handles A1/A2 (diplomatic and official) visas only and has not accepted E-2 visa applications since 17 January 2022. E-2 applicants must apply through KVAC London (above).

Ireland

The E-2 visa fee in Ireland is €54 (US$60) for a single-entry visa with a stay over 90 days.

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ireland (Dublin)

• Address: 72 Merrion Square South, Dublin 2, D02 TW54
• Phone: +353 1 609 9111 / 9124 / 9125
• Fax: +353 1 609 9126
• Email: irekoremb@mofa.go.kr
• Office hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00
• Visa / consular service: Consular/visa service 09:30–12:00, 14:00–16:30, in person by mandatory online appointment
• Jurisdiction: Irish nationals, EU nationals resident in Ireland, long-term Ireland residents, and visa-issuance-number holders
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/ie-en

Australia

The E-2 visa fee is A$180 for an Australian-passport holder (single entry, 91 days or longer); applicants on other passports pay A$90.

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Australia (Canberra)

• Address: Level 3, 42 Macquarie St, Barton, ACT 2600
• Phone: +61 2 6270 4100 (Visa: +61 2 6270 4151)
• Fax: +61 2 6273 4839
• Email: visa-au@mofa.go.kr · australia@mofa.go.kr
• Office hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–12:30, 13:30–17:00
• Visa / consular service: Visa application 09:00–12:30; visa collection 09:00–12:30, 13:30–16:00 (Mon–Fri)
• Jurisdiction: Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/au-en

Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea in Sydney

• Address: Level 10, 44 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000
• Phone: +61 2 9210 0200 (Visa: +61 2 9210 0234)
• Fax: +61 2 9210 0202 (Visa: +61 2 9210 0206)
• Email: sydney@mofa.go.kr
• Office hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00
• Visa / consular service: Visa lodgement 09:00–12:00; visa collection 13:00–16:00 (Mon–Fri)
• Jurisdiction: New South Wales, Northern Territory
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/au-sydney-en

Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea in Melbourne

• Address: Level 10, 636 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004
• Phone: +61 3 9533 3800
• Fax: +61 3 9533 3801
• Email: conmel@mofa.go.kr
• Visa / consular service: Consular service Mon–Fri 09:00–11:30, 13:00–16:00
• Jurisdiction: Victoria
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/au-melbourne-en

Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Brisbane

• Address: Level 1, 102 Adelaide St, Brisbane City, QLD 4000
• Phone: +61 7 3221 1440
• Email: brisbane@mofa.go.kr
• Visa / consular service: Consular service Mon–Fri 09:00–11:30, 13:00–16:00
• Jurisdiction: Queensland
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/au-brisbane-en

New Zealand

New Zealand does not publish a fixed local-currency fee; the official basic rate for a single-entry visa over 90 days is about US$50, payable in New Zealand dollars. Confirm the current amount with the embassy.

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in New Zealand (Wellington)

• Address: Level 20, ANZ Centre, 171 Featherston Street, Wellington 6011
• Phone: +64 4 473 9073
• Email: consular-nz@mofa.go.kr · consular2-nz@mofa.go.kr · info-nz@mofa.go.kr
• Office hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00
• Visa / consular service: Consular section 09:00–12:00, 13:30–16:30
• Jurisdiction: Lower North Island and the entire South Island (the upper North Island is served by Auckland)
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/nz-en

Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Auckland

• Address: Level 12, Tower 1, 205 Queen Street, Auckland Central
• Phone: +64 9 379 0818
• Fax: +64 9 373 3340
• Email: auckland@mofa.go.kr
• Visa / consular service: Consular section 09:00–16:00 (online appointment required)
• Jurisdiction: Upper North Island (Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Northland, Gisborne)
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/nz-auckland-en

South Africa

The E-2 visa fee is R1,080 (US$60) for a single-entry visa with a stay over 90 days.

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in South Africa (Pretoria)

• Address: 265 Melk Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria 0181
• Phone: +27 12 460 2508 (Visa Section: +27 12 762 3800)
• Fax: +27 12 460 1158 (Visa Section: +27 12 762 3995)
• Email: embsa@mofa.go.kr · visasectionk@mofa.go.kr
• Office hours: Mon–Fri 08:00–12:00, 13:00–16:00
• Visa / consular service: Visa section 08:00–11:30
• Jurisdiction: South Africa (and concurrently Lesotho and Botswana)
• Official website: overseas.mofa.go.kr/za-en

South African applicants are also asked for a TB (chest X-ray) test result, and a passport valid for at least 13 months.

Documents for the visa application

Once your visa issuance has been approved in Korea, you typically submit the following at your consulate. Document requirements vary by consulate and nationality, so treat this as a general guide and confirm your exact checklist with the consulate that has jurisdiction over your area.

EPIK applicants (with a Notice of Appointment from an Education Office)

• Valid passport, plus one photocopy of the personal-data page
• Completed visa application form: the barcoded e-form printed and signed from www.visa.go.kr
• One passport photo (not required if you complete and print the e-form in color)
• Original Notice of Appointment and a photocopy
• Employment contract
• The visa fee (see the table below)
• A self-addressed prepaid envelope (only if you want your passport mailed back to you)

GEPIK, private school, and hagwon applicants (with a Confirmation of Visa Issuance Number)

• Valid passport, plus one photocopy of the personal-data page
• Completed visa application form: the barcoded e-form printed and signed from www.visa.go.kr (use the form for applicants with a visa issuance confirmation)
• One passport photo (not required if you complete and print the e-form in color)
• The visa fee (see the table below)
• A self-addressed prepaid envelope (only if you want your passport mailed back to you)

Some consulates require additional documents: South African applicants are asked for a TB (chest X-ray) test result, and non-U.S. citizens applying in the United States need proof of residency. Always confirm exactly what your consulate requires before applying.

Visa fee table

The figures below are the approximate E-2 single-entry fee for a citizen of each country, verified against the official embassy fee schedules in June 2026. Korea sets E-2 fees centrally on a reciprocity basis; each mission converts the amount to local currency and re-quotes it about every six months, so the exact figure drifts over time. U.S. citizens pay a flat fee regardless of entry type. Always confirm the current fee with your consulate or at www.visa.go.kr before paying.

Country	E-2 visa fee (single entry, approximate)
United States	US$45 (flat reciprocity fee for U.S. citizens, any entry type)
Canada	CAD 81 (single entry, stay over 90 days; U.S. citizens pay CAD 60.75)
United Kingdom	Charged by KVAC London in USD/EUR; confirm the current amount at visaforkorea.eu
Ireland	€54 / US$60 (single entry, stay over 90 days)
Australia	A$180 (Australian passport; A$90 for other nationalities)
New Zealand	Basic rate about US$50; confirm the exact amount with the embassy
South Africa	R1,080 / US$60 (single entry, stay over 90 days)

Processing time and tips

• Processing typically takes about 3–7 business days from when the consulate receives your application, depending on the consulate (not including shipping time).
• If you mail your application, use a trackable carrier and include a self-addressed prepaid return envelope for your passport. Postage prices vary, so check with your carrier.
• Start early. The wider E-2 process (your school obtaining the visa issuance in Korea, plus apostilling your degree and criminal background check) commonly takes several weeks, so begin gathering documents well before your intended start date.

This page is provided as general guidance only. It is not legal or official immigration advice. Korean consulate and visa-center addresses, phone numbers, office hours, visa fees, and application procedures change frequently and can differ by location and nationality. Before you apply or pay any fee, you must confirm the current requirements, costs, and process directly with the specific Korean consulate or Korea Visa Application Center that handles your application, and with the official Korea Visa Portal (www.visa.go.kr). Korvia is a teaching-recruitment company, not a visa agency or law firm, and cannot be held responsible for any decision, cost, or outcome based on the information on this page.