- Address
- 세종대로 188, 03141 서울특별시
- Phone
- +82 2 397 4114
- Website
- kr.usembassy.gov
United States
South Korea
US Embassy & Consulates in South Korea
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate
The United States is represented in South Korea by 2 missions: an embassy in Seoul and a consulate in Busan. South Korean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Map: the United States’ 2 missions in South Korea
Map: the United States’ 2 missions in South Korea
US Embassy in Seoul
The United States has its embassy in Seoul, the capital; the address on record is 세종대로 188, 03141 서울특별시. Its phone number and website are on its page.
US consulates in South Korea
The United States also has a consulate in Busan; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
United States visa for South Korean citizens
South KoreaUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States visa for citizens of South Korea
United StatesSouth Korea Visa-free, 90 days South Korea visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of South Korea
- ESTA – travel under the Visa Waiver Program
- Fee: US$41
- 2 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
South Korean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days. The application is made online on the official portal of the United States, not at the US embassy.
South Korea’s missions in the United States
Missions of South Korea in the United States (17)
In return, South Korea has 17 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in South Korea
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 2 of them are in South Korea.
Travel to South Korea for US citizens
South Korea admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. In South Korea, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When US missions in South Korea are closed
US missions in South Korea close on South Korea’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Lunar New Year on Saturday 6 February 2027, and usually on some holidays of the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in South Korea?
The US embassy is in Seoul, at 세종대로 188, 03141 서울특별시.
Does the United States have consulates in South Korea?
Yes, the United States has a consulate in Busan.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for the United States?
South Korean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Do US citizens need a visa for South Korea?
US citizens do not need a visa for South Korea: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Does South Korea have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, South Korea has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 16 other missions in the United States.