South Korea's Korea MOFA 2026 guide for Korean passport issuance: Korean domestic fees, Korean processing time, Korean documents, and Korean application steps. Compute Korean passport fees by type instantly.
| Korean Type | Pages | Validity | Korean Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korean Multi (adult) | 58 | 10 yrs | 53,000 KRW |
| Korean Multi (adult) | 26 | 10 yrs | 50,000 KRW |
| Korean Multi (8–17) | 58 | 5 yrs | 45,000 KRW |
| Korean Multi (8–17) | 26 | 5 yrs | 42,000 KRW |
| Korean Multi (< 8) | 58 | 5 yrs | 33,000 KRW |
| Korean Multi (< 8) | 26 | 5 yrs | 30,000 KRW |
| Korean Single | - | 1 yr | 20,000 KRW |
| Korean Remaining-validity Re-issue | - | Inherited | 25,000 KRW |
| Korean Emergency | - | 1 yr | 53,000 KRW |
| 1 Korean passport photo | Within 6 Korean months, 35×45mm, white background, ears visible, no Korean glasses/hat (some exceptions) |
| Korean ID | Korean resident ID, Korean driver's licence, Korean technical qualification card, etc. |
| Korean application form | Download from Korea MOFA or get at a Korean counter |
| Korean military docs | Korean men age 18–37: overseas-travel permit or military record certificate |
| Korean fee | Pay at Korean counter (cash, Korean card, virtual account) |
| Korean family-relations certificate | Issued within 3 Korean months |
| Korean basic certificate | In the Korean minor's name |
| Korean legal guardian's ID | Korean parents or guardian — Korean joint custody needs consent + Korean seal cert |
| Korean guardian absent | Korean passport consent + Korean seal / signature certificate |
| Korean fee hike | From 2026-03-01 Korean overseas fees rose by USD 2 (local Korean currency equivalent) |
| Korean issuing body | Korean embassies / consulates overseas |
| Korean docs | Korean basic docs + Korean local residence proof |
| Korean time | ~3–4 weeks (Korean production + international shipping) |
Korean fees and documents can change under Korean MOFA notice — always verify before applying.
This page summarises Korean MOFA, MOIS, and Government24 public information (as of April 2026) for reference only and has no legal effect. Korean passport fees, validity, and documents can change under Korean MOFA notices and Korean Passport Act amendments; Korean military, minor, or Korean overseas-resident cases can require additional Korean documents. Korean emergency passport reasons and Korean lost-passport procedures abroad have separate Korean rules — verify on Korea MOFA (passport.go.kr) or a Korean passport office before applying. This page applies to passports issued by the Republic of Korea.
Korean passports are issued by South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and serve as both Korean ID and Korean international travel document. Since December 2021, Korea has issued the Korean next-generation e-passport (PC material, blue cover, enhanced Korean security). In 2026, Korean domestic fees are: Korean multi-10-year 53,000 KRW (58 pages) or 50,000 KRW (26 pages); Korean multi-5-year 45,000 KRW / 42,000 KRW (age 8–17) and 33,000 KRW / 30,000 KRW (under 8); Korean single (1 yr) 20,000 KRW; Korean remaining-validity re-issuance 25,000 KRW. Korean overseas consulates raised fees by USD 2 from 2026-03-01. Korean standard processing is 4–6 weeks; Korean urgent (medical, bereavement, urgent business) is ~1 week. Koreans must bring a recent passport photo, ID, and application form; Korean minors also need family-relations / basic certificate + Korean guardian's ID; Korean men 18–37 must include Korean overseas-travel permit or Korean military record certificate.
No — Korean in-person biometrics are required. However, Korean pre-booking and partial Korean document upload can be done via Korea Government24 or Korea MOFA.
Yes — Korean 35×45mm, within 6 Korean months, white Korean background, front face with ears visible, no Korean glasses or hat, no Korean extreme alteration. Book a Korean 'passport-type' session at a Korean photo studio.
A Korean legal guardian (parent / guardian) must attend with Korean family-relations certificate, Korean basic certificate, and Korean guardian ID. Korean joint custody requires the other guardian's consent + Korean seal certificate.
Korean death of self / spouse / direct family, Korean serious illness, or Korean urgent overseas return qualifies for a Korean emergency single passport (~1 Korean week, 53,000 KRW) with proof (Korean medical / death certificate).
Most countries require Korean ≥ 6 months of passport validity on entry. Renew if your Korean passport expires within 6 months. Some countries require more — check the Korean destination embassy.
Report to Korean local police (get a loss/theft certificate), then visit the nearest Korean embassy or consulate for a Korean travel certificate or emergency Korean single passport. Call Korea MOFA Consular Hotline +82-2-3210-0404 for help.
South Korea's Korean passport is issued by Korean MOFA. Since Dec 2021, all Korean new passports are the next-generation Korean e-passport (blue PC cover, enhanced security). Korean 2026 domestic fees: Korean multi-10yr 53,000 KRW (58 pp) / 50,000 KRW (26 pp), Korean multi-5yr 45,000 / 42,000 KRW (age 8–17) and 33,000 / 30,000 KRW (under 8), Korean single (1 yr) 20,000 KRW, Korean remaining-validity re-issuance 25,000 KRW. Korean overseas consulate fees rose by USD 2 from 2026-03-01. Korean processing is typically 4–6 weeks; Korean urgent (Korean medical, bereavement, urgent business) ~1 week. Korean applicants need a recent Korean passport photo (35×45mm, white background), Korean ID, and Korean application form; Korean minors under 18 also need Korean family-relations + Korean basic certificate + Korean guardian ID; Korean men 18–37 need Korean overseas-travel permit or Korean military record. Apply via Korea MOFA (passport.go.kr) or Korea Government24 with Korean in-person biometrics at Korean city/county halls, Korean immigration offices, or Korean designated post offices. If lost abroad, report to Korean local police and visit the nearest Korean embassy for a travel certificate or Korean emergency single passport.