South Korea - Consulate of United States in Busan |
You are a South Korean citizen or you are from United States and are looking for information on the consulate of United States in Busan situated in South Korea. A consulate in Busan could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of United States. It all depends on the importance of Busan and South Korea in the relationships with the government of United States.
The difference between consulates found in Busan are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of United States in South Korea besides Busan
American Consulate in Busan, Korea (Republic) Room 612, Lotte Gold Rose Building 150-3, Yangjung-dong Busanjin-gu, Busan 614-050 Korea (Republic)Email: - Tel: (+82) 51 863-0731 / 2 - Website: busan.usconsulate.gov
Or the embassy of United States in South Korea
American Embassy in Seoul, Korea (Republic)
188 Sejong-daero
Jongno-gu
Seoul 110-710
Korea (Republic)
Email: seoulinfoacs@state.gov
seoulcongressionals@state.gov - Tel: (+82) 2 397 4114
- Website: seoul.usembassy.gov
Consulate Appointment in Busan
Most consulates in Busan need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of United States in Busan first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Busan do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in South Korea or United States.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Busan please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.