Korean Passport Steps: From English Name to Visa Photo

This page lists what to do, in order, from getting a Korean passport to departure, with a tool or guide for each step.

Step 1. Choose your English name

It can only be changed later for specific legal reasons.

Korean name romanizerPassport name rules

Step 2. Prepare the passport photo

3.5 × 4.5 cm, head 3.2–3.6 cm, white background, taken within 6 months.

Passport photo resizer

Step 3. Write your address in English

Start from the smallest unit: unit, building number, road, district, city.

Korean address converter

Step 4. Visa photos by country

U.S. visas use a 2 × 2 inch square photo; China uses 33 × 48 mm.

U.S. visa photoChina visa photo

Step 5. Check every name matches

  • Flight tickets
  • ESTA or visa
  • Hyphens and spacing
  • Surname and given-name fields

Frequently asked questions

How long does a Korean passport take?

Usually about 8 business days, longer in peak seasons.

Related guides

How to Romanize Your Korean Name for a PassportPassport name rules and the most common surname and given-name spellings.Changing the English Name on a Korean PassportThe 11 legal reasons for a change, documents per reason, fees, and what happens to visas and ESTA.How to Convert a Korean Address to EnglishThe order for converting a road-name address and how to fill overseas form fields (Address Line, City, State, ZIP).