Map to the Nearest KorAm (HANMI) BANK Branch

Map to the Embassy

Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Processing Fee

The NIV processing fee is US$100 and can be paid for at any HanMi (KorAm) Bank branch within Korea. The processing fee is payable only in Korean Won and is based on the daily exchange rate at the bank. All NIV applicants, including children listed in a parent's passport, if applying for a U.S. NIV, must pay the processing fee. The bank will give each applicant a receipt showing payment. This fee receipt must be submitted with each application at the time of submission. Applicants cannot pay the processing fee at the Embassy.

Please see the map above for directions to the HanMi (KorAm) Bank closest to the U.S. Embassy -- only about 15-minute walk. You can contact the bank by telephone in Korean at (02) 731-8100 for directions.

Fees for other Embassy services, such as immigrant visas and U.S. passports, are payable only at the Embassy. Only nonimmigrant visa processing fees are paid through the HanMi (KorAm) Bank.

Appointment Scheduling and Additional Information

Applicants can schedule an interview appointment and get additional information through Visa Information Web Services at www.us-visaservices.com. The cost of the Visa Information Web Service is a flat fee of 12,000 Korean Won and is charged to a Visa or MasterCard. Purchasing a PIN for a flat fee will allow applicants to access additional information and schedule up to five appointments for immediate family members.

Reciprocity Fee

Some applicants who are not Korean citizens may be required to pay a reciprocity fee. The reciprocity fee will be determined at the time of interview and can be paid at the U.S. Embassy.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please go to USA VISA Information Services at http://www.us-visaservices.com. USA VISA Information Services is available 24 hours a day, and can be accessed from both inside and outside of Korea.

For nonimmigrant visa (NIV) inquiries (excluding E, H, L, O, P, Q visa inquiries), please e-mail us at : seoulniv@state.gov. For E, H, L, O, P, Q visa inquiries, please e-mail us at : seoulgoldteam@state.gov.

The applicant, not the U.S. Government, assumes full responsibility for all documents and materials submitted in connection with any consular or visa matter, and for ualifying for the required visa or travel document in time to meet the applicant's needs.

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