Outline
Looking for South Korea visa Houston help? Sam’s Passport Inc. is a Licensed and Registered Company with the Embassy of South Korea. We prepare Tourist, Business, Employment D9, and Temporary work C4 files in Houston and return your passport by FedEx or local delivery when released.
Clients nationwide can ship overnight to Houston. Call (713) 784-5501 with your travel date for required documents, fees, and timing.
Who this South Korea visa service is for
Use this page if you need a South Korea visa from the United States. Each type has its own documents, processing time, and fees.
- Tourist visa — when a visa is required beyond visa-on-arrival eligibility.
- Business visa — meetings with company letter addressed to the Consulate of South Korea / Houston TX.
- Employment D9 — employment category with contract and credentials.
- Temporary work C4 — short-term work category with company registration and contract papers.
U.S. citizens and legal U.S. residents can work with our Houston office. Non-U.S. citizens typically need proof of legal status in the United States (notarized Green Card copy, or a valid U.S. visa plus I-94).
Important notes
Sam’s Passport Inc. is a Licensed and Registered Company with the Embassy of South Korea.
U.S. citizens can often obtain a visa upon arrival at most major ports of entry for stays up to 90 days. If your trip still needs a visa filing, use the matching tab below.
Applications must be typed with no blanks. Photos: 2 passport-type images on a white background, no glasses, face in plain view.
Visa on arrival vs consulate filing
Travel sites often stop at “90 days visa free for U.S. passports.” We add the filing side for everyone else:
- Short U.S. tourist stays — visa on arrival may apply; confirm before you assemble a full packet.
- Business letters — address the guarantee letter to “Consulate of South Korea / Houston TX” on company letterhead.
- D9 / C4 work — expect resume/credentials, company registration, and contract letters beyond a tourist checklist.
- Health / bank proof — some categories still ask for yellow fever or multi-month bank statements; follow the tab list exactly.
How the process works
- Pick your visa type
Open the Tourist, Business, Employment D9, or Temporary work C4 tab and gather every required document before you ship or email scans.
- Complete the forms
Fill out the South Korea application and Sam’s Request Form. Call
(713) 784-5501 if a form or letter is unclear.
- Ship or email to Houston
Use FedEx/UPS Priority Overnight for passport stickers, or email when the visa type is fully electronic.
- We review and file
Sam’s Passport checks photos, letters, and jurisdiction notes, then submits to the embassy or consulate.
- Passport returned
We FedEx or deliver your passport as soon as the consulate releases it.
Call
(713) 784-5501 before you overnight a passport so we can confirm the checklist and timing for your South Korea visa Houston filing.
Tourist visa
Apply for a South Korea tourist visa through Sam’s Passport in Houston when a visa is required. U.S. citizens may qualify for visa on arrival for stays up to 90 days — see Outline. Use this checklist if you are filing a tourist visa.
Required documents
Use this list for a complete South Korea tourist visa file. Non-U.S. citizens must add status documents with the passport when the passport section asks for them. A missing item delays consulate filing.
Passport
Must be signed and valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
Non-U.S. citizens: the applicant must submit either notarized copy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport).
Please download and fill out
Visa application form
Applications will not be accepted if they are not typed. Please do not leave any blanks, applications that are not fully completed will be rejected by the consulate at the applicant’s expense.
Photos
Provide 2 color passport-type photographs with a white background.
- Size 2 × 2 inches, full face, plain white background with no shadows.
- Eyes open and looking at the camera; neck, chin, nose, forehead, both ears, and eyes must be visible.
- Natural expression with mouth closed, no smile or frown.
- No glasses, hats, scarves, or hair clips (religious or medical exceptions need a statement).
- Use printed photos from a reputable source, home or office printer copies are not accepted.
- Invalid format photos will be rejected and delay submission.
Bank statement
Please provide a copy of your bank statement for the last three months.
Proof of travel & Hotel reservation
Please provide a copy of your flight itinerary and a hotel reservation.
Health record
Please provide a copy of your yellow Fever Vaccination.
Business visa
Need a South Korea business visa? Sam’s Passport in Houston prepares invitation and supporting documents for commercial travel. Gather every item below before you ship.
Required documents
Use this list for a complete South Korea business visa file. Non-U.S. citizens must add status documents with the passport when the passport section asks for them. A missing item delays consulate filing.
Passport
Must be signed and valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
Non-U.S. citizens: the applicant must submit either notarized copy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport).
Please download and fill out
Visa application form
Applications will not be accepted if they are not typed. Please do not leave any blanks, applications that are not fully completed will be rejected by the consulate at the applicant’s expense.
Photos
Provide 2 color passport-type photographs with a white background.
- Size 2 × 2 inches, full face, plain white background with no shadows.
- Eyes open and looking at the camera; neck, chin, nose, forehead, both ears, and eyes must be visible.
- Natural expression with mouth closed, no smile or frown.
- No glasses, hats, scarves, or hair clips (religious or medical exceptions need a statement).
- Use printed photos from a reputable source, home or office printer copies are not accepted.
- Invalid format photos will be rejected and delay submission.
Letter of guarantee
A Business Letter of Guarantee is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to:
“Consulate of South Korea / Houston TX”.
Letter of invite
A letter of invitation from the inviting organization in Korea, which clearly states the request of issuance for a D9 work visa to be issued, as well as the applicant’s passport number.
Proof of travel & Hotel reservation
Please provide a copy of your flight itinerary and a hotel reservation.
Health record
Please provide a copy of your yellow Fever Vaccination.
Additional documents
Please provide the following:
-Tax payment certificate for the company in South Korea.
-Certificate of Business Registration for the company in South Korea.
Employment D9
A South Korea Employment D9 visa needs employment-related supporting documents. Confirm the checklist with Houston at (713) 784-5501 before you ship.
Required documents
Use this list for a complete South Korea employment d9 file. Non-U.S. citizens must add status documents with the passport when the passport section asks for them. A missing item delays consulate filing.
Passport
Must be signed and valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
Non-U.S. citizens: the applicant must submit either notarized copy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport).
Please download and fill out
Visa application form
Applications will not be accepted if they are not typed. Please do not leave any blanks, applications that are not fully completed will be rejected by the consulate at the applicant’s expense.
Photos
Provide 2 color passport-type photographs with a white background.
- Size 2 × 2 inches, full face, plain white background with no shadows.
- Eyes open and looking at the camera; neck, chin, nose, forehead, both ears, and eyes must be visible.
- Natural expression with mouth closed, no smile or frown.
- No glasses, hats, scarves, or hair clips (religious or medical exceptions need a statement).
- Use printed photos from a reputable source, home or office printer copies are not accepted.
- Invalid format photos will be rejected and delay submission.
Letter of guarantee
A Business Letter of Guarantee is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to:
“Consulate of South Korea / Houston TX”.
Letter of invite
A letter of invitation from the inviting organization in Korea, which clearly states the request of issuance for a D9 work visa to be issued, as well as the applicant’s passport number.
Company registration
Please provide the following:
-Tax payment certificate for the company in South Korea.
-Certificate of Business Registration for the company in South Korea.
Copy of resume & Credentials
Resume of the applicant with relevant credentials/diplomas.
Contract letter
An employment contract, signed by the applicant. The letter must be detailed and comprehensive.
Proof of travel & Hotel reservation
Please provide a copy of your flight itinerary and a hotel reservation.
Health record
Please provide a copy of your yellow Fever Vaccination.
Temporary work C4
A South Korea Temporary work C4 visa supports short-term work travel. Review every required document below — a missing item delays consulate filing.
Required documents
Use this list for a complete South Korea temporary work c4 file. Non-U.S. citizens must add status documents with the passport when the passport section asks for them. A missing item delays consulate filing.
Passport
Must be signed and valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
Non-U.S. citizens: the applicant must submit either notarized copy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport).
Please download and fill out
Visa application form
Applications will not be accepted if they are not typed. Please do not leave any blanks, applications that are not fully completed will be rejected by the consulate at the applicant’s expense.
Photos
Provide 2 color passport-type photographs with a white background.
- Size 2 × 2 inches, full face, plain white background with no shadows.
- Eyes open and looking at the camera; neck, chin, nose, forehead, both ears, and eyes must be visible.
- Natural expression with mouth closed, no smile or frown.
- No glasses, hats, scarves, or hair clips (religious or medical exceptions need a statement).
- Use printed photos from a reputable source, home or office printer copies are not accepted.
- Invalid format photos will be rejected and delay submission.
Letter of guarantee
A Business Letter of Guarantee is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to:
“Consulate of South Korea / Houston TX”.
Letter of invite
A letter of invitation from the inviting organization in Korea, which clearly states the request of issuance for a D9 work visa to be issued, as well as the applicant’s passport number.
Company registration
Please provide the following:
-Tax payment certificate for the company in South Korea.
-Certificate of Business Registration for the company in South Korea.
Copy of resume & Credentials
Resume of the applicant with relevant credentials/diplomas.
Contract letter
An employment contract, signed by the applicant. The letter must be detailed and comprehensive.
Proof of travel & Hotel reservation
Please provide a copy of your flight itinerary and a hotel reservation.
Health record
Please provide a copy of your yellow Fever Vaccination.
Ship your documents
Ship your South Korea visa documents to Sam’s Passport in Houston with FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Priority Overnight, unless the visa type asks you to email scans. Call (713) 784-5501 before you overnight the package.
Houston office
Sam’s Passport Inc.1811 Bering Drive, Suite #100
Houston, TX 77057
Tel:
(713) 784-5501 What to include in your package
PassportOriginal signed passport plus the applications, photos, and supporting letters listed for your visa type.
Completed applicationsPrinted visa applications plus every supporting document from the visa-type tab.
Call before you shipConfirm your visa type, travel date, and fees at (713) 784-5501. Walk-in drop-off is available at Suite 100. Clients nationwide can ship to the Houston office for South Korea visa Houston filings. We return the passport by FedEx or local delivery as soon as the consulate releases it.
