South Korea - Consulate of United States in Gwacheon

You are a South Korean citizen or you are from United States and are looking for information on the consulate of United States in Gwacheon situated in South Korea. A consulate in Gwacheon could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of United States. It all depends on the importance of Gwacheon and South Korea in the relationships with the government of United States.


Sorry there is no consulate of United States in Gwacheon !

However, United States could have more than one consulate in South Korea besides Gwacheon.

When United States has more consulates located in South Korea ouside of Gwacheon you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of United States in South Korea of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Gwacheon 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 Gwacheon

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 Gwacheon

Most consulates in Gwacheon need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of United States in Gwacheon 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 Gwacheon 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 Gwacheon please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.