Washington D.C. US Visa Guide: Korean Embassy E-2 Application Process

E-2-1 Visa Application at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Washington D.C.
 

If you are planning to work or teach in Korea under the E-2-1 visa, the first step is obtaining your Confirmation of Visa Issuance Number (CVI No.) or VIN Number. Once you have this, you are ready to submit your visa application through the Korean Embassy.

 

Note: We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information. However, we strongly recommend directly contacting the consulate for the most current guidance, assistance, and any updates or changes.

 

If you live in the following state(s) and district, you will use the Korean Embassy in Washington D.C. to complete your visa process: 

Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia

 

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How to Submit Your Visa Application

 

In-person Appointment

Visit the consulate within its operating hours along with your documents. You must schedule an online reservation in advance.

Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00-12:00 P.M., 1:00-5:00 P.M. 

 

 

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Required Documents

 

Below is a complete list of documents you will need when submitting your E-2-1 visa application.

 

 

2) Original Passport

• Valid for at least 6 more months after your travel date (preferably minim. 13 months)
• Must have at least one blank visa page (for visa stamp)

3) Copy of Passport

• Data page (personal information page)

4) 1 Passport-type Color Photo

• Size: 2 x 2 inch
• Natural color
• Taken within 6 months
• Glue to the application form (Section 1. Personal Details)

5)  Health Condition Form 

 

6) Flight Itinerary (Printed)

 

7)  Visa Fee:  USD 45 

• Cash, Money Order, Cashier’s Check
• Money Order - Payable to: Korean Embassy, Signature required

• Signed by the teacher and the educational institution

 

For Korean Americans/Descendants Applicants with Korean ancestry may be asked for additional nationality documents(기본증명서, 제적등본, 가족관계증명서) to verify dual citizenship. (Proof of loss of nationality, renunciation of nationality, etc.)

 

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Korean Consulate Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Embassy of the Republic of Korea
2450 Massachusetts Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008
 

Phone Number: +1-202-939-5653

Email for Visa:  consular.usa@mofa.go.kr

 

Consular Service Hours:  Monday–Friday, 09:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M. & 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

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Processing Time 

The visa processing time is approximately 2 ~ 3 weeks. All submitted documents with the visa application will not be returned to the applicant except the passport. E-2-1 is a single-entry visa and is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. After 2 weeks, please check your application status online. If it has been approved, please print your Visa Grant Notice by visiting the Korea Visa Portal.  You can visit after 2:00 pm on the date indicated on the yellow ticket you received when you applied (no reservation required).

 

Related Article: How to Navigate the Korea Visa Portal Site

 

Last Updated: 12/1/2025