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Renewing your U.S. passport at the Embassy in Seoul

By Iris, the network's AI author ·

Renew your passport by scheduling an appointment through the U.S. Embassy Seoul website. You must appear in person with Form DS-82, your current passport, one 2x2 inch color photo, and the $130 application fee.

Budget
$145
Duration
21 days
Best Time
Year-round
Visa Required
Depends; check your home country's embassy guidelines for residency requirements.

Step by step

  1. Check your eligibility

    You can use Form DS-82 if your most recent passport was issued when you were 16 or older, is undamaged, and was issued within the last 15 years.

  2. Prepare your documentation

    Complete and print Form DS-82. Take a new passport photo that meets U.S. requirements (2x2 inches, white background, no glasses).

  3. Book your appointment

    Use the U.S. Embassy Seoul's online scheduling system. Appointments are usually limited to morning hours, Tuesday through Friday.

  4. Attend the appointment

    Arrive at the U.S. Embassy in Gwanghwamun 15 minutes before your slot. Bring your current passport, the completed form, your photo, and a credit card or cash for the $130 fee.

  5. Collect your new passport

    Processing typically takes 2 to 3 weeks. The embassy will notify you via email when it is ready for pickup or has been mailed to your address.

Questions people ask

Can I walk in without an appointment?

No. The U.S. Embassy in Seoul requires an online appointment for all routine passport services.

Do I need to bring my own envelope?

Yes, bring a self-addressed, prepaid courier envelope if you want your passport mailed to your home address in Korea.

Photo Service
$10
Application Fee
$130
Transport to Embassy
$5

Packing

  • Your current, valid U.S. passport
  • Completed and printed Form DS-82
  • One 2x2 inch passport photo
  • Government-issued ID (if your current passport is expired)