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Embassy of the United States in Seoul

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The US Embassy in South Korea is a bilateral mission in Seoul and promotes US interests in South Korea. The embassy of the United States also plays an important role in development, cultural affairs and contacts with the local press of South Korea. The US Embassy in Seoul is headed by Mr Sung Kim - Ambassador of the United States to South Korea.


Address:

American Embassy in Seoul, Korea (Republic) 188 Sejong-daero Jongno-gu Seoul 110-710 Korea (Republic)

Telephone:

(+82) 2 397 4114

Fax:

E-mail:

seoulinfoacs@state.gov seoulcongressionals@state.gov

Website:

seoul.usembassy.gov

Ambassador:

Mr Sung Kim - Ambassador

Office Hours:

Embassy Appointments

Many embassies in South Korea require an appointment before you visit. On the official website of the US embassy in Seoul you will find information on opening hours and how to book appointments.

Opening hours

Please note that embassy opening hours can vary. Always contact the embassy before a visit.

Visa for the United States

For all US visa related matters contact the embassy in Seoul before you travel. Information is available on the embassy website (seoul.usembassy.gov ) or contact the visa department by telephone (+82) 2 397 4114 or email seoulinfoacs@state.gov seoulcongressionals@state.gov

Consulates of the United States in South Korea

Next to the embassy in Seoul there could be additional US consulates located in South Korea.

Please check below for the locations of the US consulates in South Korea.


US Consulates in South Korea

Next to the embassy in Seoul, the United States has consulates in the following cities: Busan

Embassy Consular Department and Services

The consular department of the US Embassy in Seoul offers consular assistance. The consular department in general offers services for visitors from South Korea to United States as well as for US citizens in South Korea. Generally, services comprise of visa applications, passport renewals, marriage registration, legalization of documents, birth of a child, US nationality issues and more. Contact the consular department directly by telephone or email.