Atlanta US Visa Guide: Korean Consulate E-2 Application Process

E-2-1 Visa Application at the Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Atlanta
 

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.

 

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 territories, you will use the Korean Consulate in Atlanta to complete your visa process: 

Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico

 

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How to Submit Your Visa Application

 

Option 1: In-person Appointment

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

Consular Service Hours: Monday–Friday, 09:30-12:00 P.M., 1:00-4:00 P.M. 

 

 

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Option 2: In-Person Drop-off at the Reception Desk 

Alternatively, you can drop off your documents at the reception desk instead of scheduling an appointment with a visa officer.

Consular Service Hours: Monday–Friday, 09:30-12:00 P.M., 1:00-4:00 P.M. 

 

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Option 3: By USPS Mail (Post)

You can also mail your documents to the consulate. Post to the Korean Consulate in Atlanta

 

 

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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) Passport

• Valid for at least 6 more months after your travel date (preferably minim. 13 months) 

If submitting in-person: Original and Printed Color Copy (Grayscale copies are NOT accepted)

 

If submitting by mail/post: Notarized Color Copy. (Grayscale copies are NOT accepted) 

• Do not send your original passport if you are submitting by mail/post

• Notarization must be done within the Consulate’s Jurisdiction

3) 1 Passport-type Color Photo

• Size: 2 X 2 inch
• Taken within 6 months
• Applicants who opt for the E-Form DO NOT need a physical photo

4) Copy of a valid Driver’s License (as proof of residency)

• Name and Address; Alternative documents (State ID, Bank Statement, or Utility Bill)

5) Employment Contract

• Signed by both the teacher and the educational institution

6) Visa Fee:  45 USD

• Cash, Money Order ONLY

 

For Korean Americans If you have reported the renunciation or loss of Korean nationality: Korean Basic Certificate indicating loss of nationality, or Confirmation or receipt of the nationality renunciation report   If you were born as a U.S. citizen and never held Korean nationality: Your U.S. birth certificate, and Proof that both parents were U.S. citizens at the time of your birth (e.g., parents’ U.S. birth certificates or naturalization certificates)

 

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Korean Consulate Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Korean Consulate in Atlanta

Consulate General of Korea, ATTN: [Your visa type] 
229 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 2100, Atlanta, GA 30303

 

Phone Number: +1 404-522-1611

Email for Visa: ATL03@mofa.go.kr 

 

Consular Service Hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00-12:00 P.M., 1:00-4:00 P.M. 

 

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Processing Time 

The visa processing time is 3-4 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 3-4 weeks, 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