E-2-1 Visa Application at the Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Auckland
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 Consulate in Auckland to complete your visa process:
Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, or Gisborne
How to Submit Your Visa Application
In-person Appointment
Visit the consulate within the operating hours along with your documents. You must schedule an online reservation in advance (within 30 days)
Consular/Visa Service Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
How to Make an Online Reservation
- Access the 365 Overseas Korean Portal or download the mobile app “365 Overseas Korean Portal.”
- Click non-member login (or sign up)
- Click on Reservation to Diplomatic Mission, then click on [Make a Reservation]
- Select [South Asia and the Pacific] - [NEW ZEALAND] - [Auckland Office of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea], then click [Next]
- Select [VISA APPLICATION] / [Reservation date] / [Time]
- After completing the reservation details, print out the confirmation email.
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 with 6 months
4) Visa Fee: NZD 84
- Bank transfer Payee: Korean Consulate | Account number:02-12410082021-00/ KOOKMIN BANK | Ref.: Please write your name on a reference
- Cash
- EFTPOS
Korean Consulate Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Auckland
Level 12, Tower 1, 205 Queen Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
Phone Number: +64-9-379-0818
Email for Visa: auckland@mofa.go.kr
Working Hours:
Consular/Visa Service: Monday – Friday, 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Processing Time
The visa processing time is approximately 7 ~ 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 7 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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