E-2-1 Visa Application at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Wellington
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 consulate.
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If you live in the following province(s), you will use the Korean Embassy in Wellington to complete your visa process:
Wellington, Taranaki, Hawke's Bay, Manawatū-Whanganui, and the entire South Island in New Zealand Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Niue
How to Submit Your Visa Application
Option 1: In-person Appointment
Visit the embassy within the operating hours along with your documents. No reservation is required.
Work Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. & 1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Option 2: By Mail (Post)
Alternatively, you can also mail your documents to the embassy. Post to the Korean Embassy in Wellington.
Required Documents
Below is a complete list of documents you will need when submitting your E-2-1 visa application.
1) Visa Application Form (Printed and Completed)
※ Form titled "Application for Visa (for those in possession of visa issuance confirmation)."
※ Please do not forget to put your signature on the bottom part of the first page of the visa application form. Please include your Confirmation of Visa Issuance Number (CVI No.)
※ Please write down your phone number and address to be used in Korea at the top of your application. This can be your school’s information.
- 1.1 Full name in English: Your name must be the same on your passport.
- 1.7 National Identity No.
- 2.5 Emergency Contact Information: a person in New Zealand
- 3.1 Visa Issuance Number (Confirmation No.)
- 3.6 Status of Stay: Visa type (e.g., E-2-1)
2) Original Passport
- Valid for at least 6 months after your travel date (preferably minim. 13 months)
3) 1 Passport-type Color Photo
- White background, 3.5cm X 4.5cm, taken within 6 months
4) Visa Fee: NZD 84
- Bank transfer: ANZ | Account Number: 01-0505-0783135-06 | Account Name: The Republic of the Korean Embassy (Please write your name on a reference)
- Cash
5) Courier bag with your own mailing address
※ If you want to have your passport back to yourself by a courier, please provide 'postage included bag + Tracking & Signature option to us.
Korean Embassy Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Embassy of the Republic of Korea to New Zealand
Level 20, ANZ Centre, 171 Featherston Street, Wellington,
New Zealand 6011
Phone Number: +64-4-473-9073
Email for Visa: consular-nz@mofa.go.kr, consular2-nz@mofa.go.kr
Working Hours:
Consular/Visa Service: Monday – Friday, 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. & 1:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Processing Time
The visa processing time is approximately 14 business days. 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 14 days, please check your application status online. If it has been approved, please print your Visa Grant Notice by visiting the Korea Visa Portal.
Related article: How to Navigate the Korea Visa Portal Site
Last Updated: 12/1/2025
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