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The official flag of South Korea.
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Map of South Korea.
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Map of Korea.
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Gangnam district of Seoul, South Korea.
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Hwaseong Fortress, South Korea.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Traditional South Korean Market.
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Haeundae We've the Zenith and I'Park Marina skyscrapers at night in Busan, South Korea.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Children in Seoul, South Korea.
Source: bigfoot.com.

Jagalchi Fish Market, Busan, South Korea.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Collage of Seoul, South Korea.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Deoksugung, South Korea.
Source: Wikipedia.org.


Hague Convention Information

Who Can Adopt

Residency

Age of Adopting Parents

Marriage

Income

Other

Who Can Be Adopted

How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

The Process

Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave South Korea. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. Getting or renewing a passport is easy. The Passport Application Wizard will help you determine which passport form you need, help you to complete the form online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.


Obtaining Your Visa

In addition to a U.S. passport, you also need to obtain a visa. A visa is an official document issued by a foreign country that formally allows you to visit. Where required, visas are attached to your passport and allow you to enter a foreign nation. To find information about obtaining a visa for South Korea, see the Department of State's Country Specific Information.


Staying Safe on Your Trip

Before you travel, it's always a good practice to investigate the local conditions, laws, political landscape, and culture of the country. The State Department is a good place to start. The Department of State provides Country Specific Information for every country of the world about various issues, including the health conditions, crime, unusual currency or entry requirements, and any areas of instability.


Staying in Touch on Your Trip

When traveling during the adoption process, we encourage you to register your trip with the Department of State. Travel registration makes it possible to contact you if necessary. Whether there's a family emergency in the United States, or a crisis in South Korea, registration assists the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in reaching you. Registration is free and can be done online.

After Adoption

What resources are available to assist families after the adoption?

Many adoptive parents find it important to find support after the adoption. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family -- whether it's another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.


Here are some good places to start your support group search:


Child Welfare Information Gateway

North American Council on Adoptable Children

Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons


SOURCE

Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information