Renewing your U.S. passport at the Embassy in Seoul
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.
- 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.
- 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).
- Book your appointment. Use the U.S. Embassy Seoul's online scheduling system. Appointments are usually limited to morning hours, Tuesday through Friday.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.