Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in New York

1. Applicants

• Korean nationals living abroad
• Foreign nationals who once lived in Korea in the past. Korean nationals as well as foreigners who currently live in Korea can request this service through local police stations. (tel: +82-2-182)

2. Required Documents

• Application form
• Photo taken within 6 months (3×4㎝)
• Valid Passport and a copy of it
• Copy or proof document of Alien Registration Card (If an applicant is a foreigner) * If you can't provide a copy or proof document of Alien Registration Card, you should provide us at least your Alien Registration Number.
• A self-addressed envelop with stamps (If you want to receive your CIRCC by mail)

3. Procedure

• Visit the consulate office with the above requirements and fill out an application form.
  • An appointment is required to visit our office in person.
  • Make an appointment on the following website: [365 Overseas Korean Portal]
    Select "일반업무" > "국적 업무/재외동포사증(F-4) 업무/병역 업무/해외이주신고/공동인증서 발급/기타"
  • Before your visit, you should know:
  • ① Your current address (or the address you lived at) in Korea,
  • ② Your Alien Registration Number and bring a copy or proof document of Alien Registration card if you are a foreign applicant.
• Completed Form MUST BE CERTIFIED by Korean Embassy (Consulate) personnel with a seal or stamp. Register your application with the required documents. CIRCC is sensitive information by Private Act, certifying steps must be done
• CIRCC will be ready in 2-4 weeks later after you registered. A diplomatic (Consulate) officer will contact you if your CIRCC is issued. Then, please visit a diplomatic (Consulate) office to pick up your CIRCC or you can request mailing service if your residence is distant. Issuance is only for the person registered. If you use mailing service, the destination should be the home address in the application

4. Contact information of Identification Office in KNPA, Korea: +82-2-182

• To check the status of the CIRCC please call the Korean Embassy or Korean Consulate General, or call the above number. END. Documents you present to the diplomatic office are not allowed to return.