E-2-1 Visa Application at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ireland
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.
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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 (also accept email or phone appointment requests).
Consular/Visa Service Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M & 2:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. / Visa Pickup: 1:30 P.M - 2:00 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 [Europe] - [IRELAND] - [Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Ireland], then click [Next]
- Select [VISA] > E2VISA / [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 1 year 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: EUR 54
- Card accepted
※ For those who would like the visa/passport posted back to them instead of collecting, please include a self-addressed envelope that includes a stamp. The registered post stamp must have a sufficient amount (minimum €9.50) to send a passport. It is the visa applicant's responsibility if you choose to use the postal service and the post is lost or delayed.
Korean Embassy Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ireland
72 Merrion Square South, Dublin 2, D02 TW54 Ireland
Phone Number: +1-514-845-2555
Email for Visa: irekoremb@mofa.go.kr
Working Hours:
Consular/Visa Service: Monday – Friday, 9:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.; 2:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Visa Collection: 1:30 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Processing Time
The visa processing time is approximately 10 ~ 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 10 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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