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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 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. 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 [North America] - [UNITED STATES] - [Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Atlanta], then click [Next] Select [Nationality/Visa] / [Reservation date] / [Time] After completing the reservation details, print out the confirmation email. Source: 365 Overseas Korean Portal 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. Option 3: By USPS Mail (Post) You can also mail your documents to the consulate. Post to the Korean Consulate in Atlanta You must pay the USD 45 visa fee either in cash or by money order. Place the cash in a small, separate envelope inside your application package to keep it secure. How to Fill Out a Money Order: 1) Pay to: Korean Consulate in Atlanta Recipient Address: 229 Peachtree St. NE, #2100, Atlanta, GA 30303 2) Pay for: (Leave Blank) 3) From: Your Name & Address 4) Signature: Your signature is required 5) USD Amount (45 USD) Required Documents Below is a complete list of documents you will need when submitting your E-2-1 visa application. 1) Visa Application Form Choose between E-Form (Recommended) & Paper Form with Visa Issuance Number ※ 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 the USA 3.1 Visa Issuance Number (Confirmation No.) 3.6 Status of Stay: Visa type (e.g., E-2-1) 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) 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. 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
