welcome to our Nonmigrant Visa Section!

Last year we issued over 400,000 nonimmigrant visas at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, making it possible for Koreans from all backgrounds to travel to the United States.  With its rich history, diverse cultures, and spectacular landscapes, the United States has much to offer to visitors.

Our staff are dedicated to facilitating the travel of Koreans to the United States.  With the advent of the Visa Waiver Program, it is even easier now.  We encourage you to try it!  Simply go online to  http://www.cbp.gov/esta and fill out the questionnaire for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).  If you are qualified, you may take your electronic passport (e-Passport) and travel visa free to the U.S. for business or tourism for up to 90 days.  Please go to http://seoul.usembassy.gov/visa_waiver_program2.html for more information.

Anyone who is unable to obtain ESTA approval or who requires a visa may come to the US Embassy for assistance.  We work hard to ensure that the visa application process is user-friendly and welcoming.  You can schedule your visa interview appointment and download application forms at https://www.us-visaservices.com/korea/securedefault.htm.  Simply click on the Korean tab on the site to enter the Korean-language site.  If you prefer, you can use our telephone service to schedule an interview for up to five family members by calling 003-08-131-420 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm).  You can even have a telephone agent fill out an application with you and then send it to you by mail or email.  No matter how you choose to apply, we will do our utmost to provide courteous and efficient service when you come to the Consular Section for your interview.

Whether you wish to study English as a second language, honeymoon in Hawaii, cruise the waters of Alaska, visit friends and relatives, or watch the sun rise over the Grand Canyon, please remember that visiting the U.S. is simpler than you think.

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