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In a nutshell
- Can I check the status of my South Korea visa application online? Yes, you may be able to see the result in advance through the Korea Visa Portal.
- What kind of information do I need to enter? To check the status of your visa application, you will need to provide your passport number, first name, and birthdate.
- My application is approved. Congratulations! How about treating yourself to this dessert cafe in Myeongdong? 😋

Anxiously awaiting the result of your visa application?
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- Hanbok experience with free hairstyling (Gyeongbokgung)
- Kimchi-making experience
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Check Your South Korea Visa Application Status Online
The process to check the status of your Korean visa application is simple. You need only provide your passport number, first name, and birthdate. Here are the steps:
1. Go to the Korea Visa Portal
Click on this link and translate the page to English. You can do this by simply clicking on English at the upper-right handside of the window.

Once translated, the website should look something like this:

2. Click on ‘Check Application Status’
On the sidebar on the right, hover over Check Application Status. You will then see a text that reads Check Application Status & Print. Select this option.

3. Search

- Make sure to tick or select the Diplomatic Office as your ‘Type of Application’
- Select Passport No.
- Input the details in the search boxes and hit Search on the right.
- Name should be in this format: [LAST FIRST] or [LOPEZ TRAVIS] or [LOPEZ TRAVIS JAMES], if you have a second name
- Date of birth should be in this format: [YYYY-MM-DD] or [1993-03-14]
Here’s what it should look like once you’ve filled it out:

Upon clicking ‘search’, it will return a result or data similar to what’s shown below:

Refresh the page from time to time, and you might find your Korean visa application status change from Application Received to Approved. Just go and be easy on your checking.
Tips when checking your Korean visa application result
- If your search returns a result of No search data has been found, it may be due to the following reasons:
- You did not follow the format when typing your name, date of birth, or passport number.
- You’ve probably checked too soon.
- Do note of the processing or lead time set forth by the Embassy for South Korea visa applications.
- Think positive.
All the best
Whatever the result of your South Korea visa application is, stay positive!