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Embassy consular section · Washington, DC

South Korea visa at the Washington, DC embassy

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Washington, DC (consular section)

2320 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008

Public hours: Monday–Friday 9 AM–12 PM, 1 PM–5 PM

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Do US citizens need a visa for South Korea?

No. Visa-free entry. US citizens are temporarily exempt from K-ETA from January 1 to December 31, 2026 (they may still apply voluntarily).

The K-ETA exemption for US citizens runs from January 1 to December 31, 2026.

Fee: No fee

Official visa information

Source: overseas.mofa.go.kr, checked October 30, 2026.

Who is served by the Washington, DC embassy

Residents of its consular district: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

More about the Washington embassy

Korean passport at the Washington embassyAdult age 18+ passport, 10-year: $52Korean Embassy in Washington, DC appointmentOfficial reservation instructions and what to bringKorean Embassy in Washington, DC hoursMonday–Friday 9 AM–12 PM, 1 PM–5 PMOverview of the officeAddress, services, fees and jurisdiction

Does this office serve you?

South Korea assigns each US state to one office. Pick the state where you live:

This office lists 4 states and territories in its published jurisdiction.

Nearest Korean offices

Korean Consulate in PhiladelphiaConsular office · Philadelphia, PA124 miKorean Consulate in New YorkConsulate General · New York, NY207 miKorean Consulate in BostonConsulate General · Boston, MA386 miKorean Consulate in AtlantaConsulate General · Atlanta, GA541 mi

All 14 Korean offices in the US

Other consulates in Washington

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Questions

Do US citizens need a visa for South Korea?

No. Visa-free entry. US citizens are temporarily exempt from K-ETA from January 1 to December 31, 2026 (they may still apply voluntarily). Fee: No fee.

Sources (official websites, checked on October 30, 2026):

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