Student (F/M)
What Do I Need to Apply as a Korean Citizen?
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A passport valid for travel to the United States with any plastic/leather cases removed.
(Note: A passport with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant's intended period of stay in the United States is required for certain countries, unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions. Korean and certain other country passports are exempt from this requirement.) -
A completed and signed Electronic Visa Application Form (EVAF DS-156) with photo (See "photo requirements") for each applicant.
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Form DS-157, Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application, is required to be submitted with Form DS-156 by all male nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicants between the age of 16 and 45, regardless of nationality or place of application.
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A completed Contact Information And Work History For Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant (DS-158) for aged 16 and above applicants.
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A receipt from Shinhan Bank for the visa processing fee. The fee may be paid at any of the bank's branches in Korea. There is a branch only a short walk from the Embassy; click for map. A receipt showing payment of the visa application fee for each applicant, including each child listed in a parent's passport who is also applying for a U.S. visa, is needed. *Please see exceptions below.
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Your old passport containing your previously issued F/M visa, if applying for a renewal.
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Original SEVIS Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status (I-20) from the school/university you will be attending. We no longer seal each applicant's I-20 in an envelope. Please be sure to carry your I-20 with you and show it to the immigration inspector when you arrive in the U.S.
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Financial evidence showing that you have sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses for at least your first year of intended study (i.e., original bank books, income tax certificate, proof of scholarship). Please submit the financial information only of the person(s) who will be supporting you through your schooling in the United States. For government, foundation or university-sponsored applicants, a letter showing sponsorship.
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Paper receipt indicating SEVIS fee payment for all F1/M1 visa applicants. Only the primary (F1/M1) applicant is required to pay the SEVIS fee. The SEVIS fee can be paid online at www.fmjfee.com.
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A courier receipt from an Embassy-approved courier company within Korea. Courier forms are available through the Ilyang (1588-0002; www.ilyanglogis.com) or Hanjin (1588-0011; www.hanjin.co.kr) courier companies.
Note: The consular officer may request additional information if needed.
*All current Korean diplomats and accredited diplomats to Korea, and their immediate family members who are applying for F1/F2 or M1/M2 visas with their diplomatic passport or equivalent are not required to pay the MRV processing fee at Shinhan Bank. Please note that the MRV processing fee is different from the SEVIS fee which is paid online at www.fmjfee.com.
For more information on F visas, please click here.
Updated: November 13, 2009