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Embassy of the United States in Seoul, South Korea

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Embassy of the United States in Seoul, South Korea, located at 188 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of United States, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    188 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu
    Seoul
    South Korea

  • Telephone

    +82 2 397 4114

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed

    🕒 Current time in Seoul: 10:55 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 188 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, the embassy is near key landmarks like Cheonggyecheon Stream and Seoul City Hall. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of the United States in Seoul, South Korea

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • Liberation Day: August 15 Flag of South Korea
  • Labor Day: September 7 Flag of United States

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of the United States in Seoul, South Korea:

  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issue first-time passports
  • Renew expired passports
  • Amend passports to show change of name, validity, or to correct errors
  • Selective Service registration
  • Renunciation of U.S. nationality
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (CRBA)
  • Provide emergency assistance for U.S. citizens traveling abroad

Visa Requirements

If you hold a South Korean passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter the United States.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to United States without a visa. The most common types of United States visas are the following.

  • Nonimmigrant Visas
    • Business/Tourist visa
    • Work visa
    • Student visa
    • Exchange visitor visa
    • Transit/Ship crew visa
    • Religious worker visa
    • Domestic employee visa
    • Journalist and media visa
    • Treaty traders and treaty investors visa
  • Immigrant Visas
    • Family-based immigration
    • Fiancé(e) visa (K-1)
    • Religious workers visa
    • Employment-based immigration
    • Diversity visa (DV)
    • Returning resident visa (SB-1)

Head of Mission

James “Jim” Heller, Chargé d'affaires

Online Resources

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

South Korea in United States

South Korea has 13 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Cheonggyecheon Stream (0.44 km away)

    Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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  • Seoul City Hall (0.67 km away)

    110 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (0.73 km away)

    161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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  • Myeongdong Shopping Street (1.11 km away)

    Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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  • War Memorial of Korea (4.04 km away)

    29 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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  • Bukchon Hanok Village (1.12 km away)

    37 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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This page was last edited on 28 March 2026 at 11:39 PM (EST).

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