VISA Application

To get your visa, you need to go to a Korean Consulate located in the U.S. (there is one in Hawaii)

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• Address: 2756 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817

• Website: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-honolulu-en/brd/m_25885/view.do?seq=2&page=1

• Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM​​​

• Make an appointment: https://www.g4k.go.kr/en/main.do ​
  (it is important you make an appointment early on since slots get filled pretty quickly)

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What you need to bring:

I recommend getting your information directly from the Korean Visa Website (link above), but these are all the items I had to bring.

• Visa Application Form

• Passport (+photocopy)

• Passport Photo

• Hawaiʻi State ID (+photocopy)

• Certificate of Admission (given from the school)

• Business Registration Certificate (given from the school)

• Bank Statement / Proof of Financial Support

• SEALED Official Transcript (VERY IMPORTANT, MUST BE ORDERED FROM UHM AND MAILED, printed e-Copy not allowed, Order Link)

• Birth Certificate (+photocopy)

• Recommendation Letter from UH for exchange students (you are able to get one from MIX)

• Visa Fee - $45

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Tips n Tricks

• Order your transcript early, takes around 2-3 weeks for it to arrive 

• The VISA processing is EXACTLY 3 weeks, so plan your flights accordingly

• The process was only around 10-15 minutes so feel free to ask questions. Being friendly can make the interaction more enjoyable for everyone and help the process move smoother.