E-2-1 Visa Application at the Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC)
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 E-2-1 visa application by post through the Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC).
| Note: We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information. However, we strongly recommend directly contacting KVAC for assistance on any updates or changes. |
How to Submit Your Visa Application
Following a governmental decision by the Republic of Korea to centralize visa processing in Berlin (Germany), the Visa Offices of a few selected ROK Embassies in Europe, including the London Embassy, no longer receive visa applications. You can ONLY submit your documents by mail/post to KVAC.
1. Visa Fee Payment Instructions
To begin, you must first make the visa fee payment to KVAC. E-2-1 visa applicants need to pay for the visa to the KVAC in Germany.
Total Fee: 255 EUR (as of Jun. 26, 2025, fee changes every 6 months)
- Service Fee: 60 EUR)
- Visa Fee: 180 EUR)
- Optional Passport Return Fee: 15 EUR
Bank Information:
Bank account holder: INTERNATIONAL ORG. FOR MIGRATION
Name of the bank: CITIBANK EUROPE PLC, GERMANY BRANCH
IBAN: DE60502109000220043673
BIC: CITIDEFF Address: Reuterweg 16, 60323 Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
*When making a transfer, please write your Name and Passport Number as a reference
If your bank account does not allow international payments, please use a third-party service, such as Wise, to transfer the money.
2. Proof of Payment
Before submitting your visa application form, please send a "Proof of Payment" email to KVAC London.
After 2 – 3 days from the date of your transaction, please submit your document via post or hand it over at KVAC London
Send proof of payment to: kvacukinfo@iom.int
Email Subject: Your Name / Visa Type / Proof of Payment (E.g., MULLER, Adam / E-2-1 / Proof of Payment)
Email Contents:
- Proof of Payment attached to the email (SCAN of the invoice or e-banking proof of payment)
- Name and Nationality
- Type of Visa you are applying for (e.g. E-2-1)
- Payment details (e.g. Visa Fee 180, Service Fee 60, Courier fee 15 EUROS)
3. Required Documents (Mail-in Submission)
1) Visa Application Form (printed and completed/For Visa Issuance Number/VIN Holder)
※ Please do not forget to put your signature on the bottom part of the first page of the visa application form. Please include your visa issuance confirmation number
※ You must fill it out without leaving any section blank.
- 1.1 Full name in English: Your name must be the same on your passport.
- 1.7 National Identity No.- You can leave this blank, as UK citizens do not have a national identity number
- 2.5 Emergency Contact Information: a person in the U.K.
- 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 more months after your travel date (preferably minim. 13 months)
3) 1 Passport-sized Photo
- Size: 3.5 x 4.5 cm
- Taken within 6 months
- Glue the photo on the Application Form (Section 1. Personal Details)
4) Address in Korea and Contact Information on a separate piece of paper
- Address and Contact Information can be the school’s information
5) Proof of Payment Receipt
6) KVAC Waiver Courier (Completed and Signed)
- Write down the address you wish to have your passport sent back including C/O.
7) KVAC Consent Form and Terms of Use (Completed and Signed)
- On page 2, “I have the right to contact IOM at ____,” write London
8) KVAC Checklist for Mail-In Application (Completed and Signed)
4. Mail the Application
Gather all documents and place them in the order as indicated in the relevant checklist for the E-2-1 Visa. Send all required documents to the IOM KVAC office. Make sure to keep an eye on your shipment by tracking it through your selected courier service.
| IOM KVAC – London Address: 1st Floor, Heron House, 10 Dean Farrar Street, SW1H 0DX, London, United Kingdom |
Once your application has been processed, IOM KVAC London will send your passport back to you via Royal Mail. If you would like the tracking number, you may request it by email.
| Note: Please be aware that KVAC cannot take responsibility for delays or losses caused by the postal service. Any issues involving misplaced passports fall under the applicant’s or Royal Mail’s responsibility. We advise collecting your passport and visa in person from the KVAC office whenever possible. |
KVAC Contact Information
Mailing Address: Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) 1st floor, Heron House, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London SW1H 0DX
Phone Number: +44 207-811-6098
Email for KVAC: kvacukinfo@iom.int
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Processing Time
The visa processing time is 14 business days. During peak seasons: 2-6 weeks (Summer: Jun. ~ Aug. and Winter: Dec. ~ Feb.)
All submitted documents with the visa application will not be returned to the applicant except the passport. If you requested pick-up service, the KVAC team will inform you via email with a visa result and the time for your collection. (Between 3 – 4 pm, Monday – Friday). If you requested the post service, the KVAC London team will print out your Visa (Visa Grant Notice) and send back the passport with the receipt to your address written on the KVAC Waiver Courier. After 14 business/working 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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