Consulate General of South Korea in Chicago, Illinois

Address

Contact

Phone

(312) 822-9485

Fax

(312) 822-9849

Fax

(312) 822-0413

Email

chicago@mofa.go.kr

Email

chicagopassport@mofa.go.kr

Email

chicagovisa@mofa.go.kr

Website

overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-chicago-en/index.do ↗

Facebook

www.facebook.com/koreanconsulate.chicago ↗

Office hours

Closed: Saturday, Sunday

Consular services

• 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

If you hold an American passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter South Korea.

• A visas A-1 (Diplomat) A-2 (Government official) A-3 (Agreement)
• A-1 (Diplomat)
• A-2 (Government official)
• A-3 (Agreement)
• B visas B-1 (Visa exemption) B-2 (Tourist/transit)
• B-1 (Visa exemption)
• B-2 (Tourist/transit)
• C visas C-1 (Temporary news coverage) C-2 (Short-term business) C-3 (Short-term visit) C-4 (Short-term employee)
• C-1 (Temporary news coverage)
• C-2 (Short-term business)
• C-3 (Short-term visit)
• C-4 (Short-term employee)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• G visas G-1 (Miscellaneous)
• G-1 (Miscellaneous)
• H visas H-1 (Working holiday) H-2 (Working visit)
• H-1 (Working holiday)
• H-2 (Working visit)
• M visas M-1 (Military)
• M-1 (Military)
• T visas T-1 (Tourist landing)
• T-1 (Tourist landing)

Holidays observed

• November 26Thanksgiving Day
• December 25Christmas Day

Nearby landmarks

• Chicago Riverwalk 0.30 miles away
  A scenic walkway along the Chicago River with dining, attractions, and boat tours.
• The Magnificent Mile 0.36 miles away
  A bustling commercial district with high-end shops, restaurants, and hotels.
• Millennium Park 0.51 miles away
  A public park known for its iconic Cloud Gate sculpture (The Bean) and beautiful landscapes.
• 360 Chicago (John Hancock Center) 0.62 miles away
  An observation deck offering panoramic views of the city and Lake Michigan.
• Grant Park 0.95 miles away
  A large park often referred to as
• Field Museum of Natural History 1.65 miles away
  A renowned museum with extensive exhibits on natural history and cultural artifacts.
• Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 9.82 miles away
• Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 15.81 miles away

External links

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs ↗
• Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism ↗
• Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy ↗
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport ↗