Consulate General of South Korea in New York City
Consulate General of South Korea in New York City, located at 101 East 56th St. 2nd & 3rd Fl.. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Consulate General Address
101 East 56th St. 2nd & 3rd Fl.
New York, NY 10022
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Telephone
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Fax
(646) 674-6023
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Emergency Contacts
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Email
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Office Hours
Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PMThursday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PMFriday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PMTuesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PMStatus: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:00 AM
🕒 Current time in New York: 4:20 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
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Consular Jurisdiction
Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Location Map
Located at 101 East 56th St. 2nd & 3rd Fl., the consulate is near key landmarks like St. Patrick's Cathedral and The Museum of Modern Art. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Juneteenth:
June 19
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Independence Day:
July 4
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Liberation Day:
August 15
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Labor Day:
September 7
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the Consulate General of South Korea in New York City:
- Process passport applications
- Process visa applications
- Notarize certain documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Register marriages, births, and deaths
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
- Authentication of documents
Visa Requirements
If you hold an American passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter South Korea.
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to South Korea without a visa. The most common types of South Korea visas are the following.
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A visas
- A-1 (Diplomat)
- A-2 (Government official)
- A-3 (Agreement)
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B visas
- B-1 (Visa exemption)
- B-2 (Tourist/transit)
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C visas
- C-1 (Temporary news coverage)
- C-2 (Short-term business)
- C-3 (Short-term visit)
- C-4 (Short-term employee)
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D visas
- D-1 (Artist)
- D-2 (Students)
- D-3 (Industrial trainee)
- D-4 (General trainee)
- D-5 (Journalism)
- D-6 (Religion)
- D-7 (Supervisor)
- D-8 (Corporate investor)
- D-9 (International trade)
- D-10 (Job Seeking)
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E visas
- E-1 (Professor)
- E-2 (Foreign language instructor)
- E-3 (Research)
- E-4 (Technology transfer)
- E-5 (Professional employment)
- E-6 (Artistic performer)
- E-7 (Designated activities)
- E-8 (Training employment)
- E-9 (Non-professional employment)
- E-10 (Crew employee)
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F visas
- F-1 (Visiting or joining the family)
- F-2 (Resident)
- F-3 (Accompanying spouse/child)
- F-4 (Overseas Korean)
- F-5 (Permanent resident)
- F-6 (Marriage to Korean Citizen)
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G visas
- G-1 (Miscellaneous)
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H visas
- H-1 (Working holiday)
- H-2 (Working visit)
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M visas
- M-1 (Military)
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T visas
- T-1 (Tourist landing)
Related Content
How to apply Korea visa?
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Online Resources
Explore the consulate and the services it offers. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Additional Missions in United States
Besides Consulate General of South Korea in New York City, South Korea also has 12 representations in the following cities of United States:
- Washington, D.C. (Embassy)
- Atlanta (Consulate General)
- Newton (Consulate General)
- Chicago (Consulate General)
- Honolulu (Consulate General)
- Houston (Consulate General)
- Los Angeles (Consulate General)
- San Francisco (Consulate General)
- Seattle (Consulate General)
- New York (Permanent Mission)
- Anchorage (Consulate)
- Dallas (Consulate)
View All Diplomatic Missions of South Korea in United States
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of South Korea in neighboring countries or regions of United States.
- Ottawa, Canada (Embassy)
- Toronto, Canada (Consulate General)
- Vancouver, Canada (Consulate General)
- Montreal, Canada (Consulate General)
- Mexico, D.F., Mexico (Embassy)
See also
United States in South Korea
United States has representation in the following city:
U.S. Passport Offices
If you are a U.S. citizen and need passport services (apply, renew, or replace a passport), you may visit a nearby passport acceptance facility or agency in New York, NY.
- New York Passport Agency
- Midtown Post Office
- James A. Farley Station
Nearby Landmarks
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St. Patrick's Cathedral
(0.32 miles away)
5th Ave, New York, NY 10022
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The Museum of Modern Art
(0.35 miles away)
11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
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Rockefeller Center
(0.45 miles away)
45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111
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Chrysler Building
(0.71 miles away)
405 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10174
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United Nations Headquarters
(0.85 miles away)
405 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
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Prudential Center
(10.82 miles away)
165 Mulberry St, Newark, NJ 07102
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Nearby Airports
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Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
(11.77 miles away)
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John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
(13.10 miles away)
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Stewart International Airport (SWF)
(51.74 miles away)
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