When a visa form (DS-160, tourist visa applications, etc.) asks for a Korean address in English, it's important to use the official government romanization. This guide explains how to write a Korean address correctly for visa documents.
The basic format
Search your address with the Korean address converter to get the official English romanization, then use it on your visa form.
- Street Address — road name + number (e.g., 123 Teheran-ro)
- Apartment/Unit — building/unit (e.g., Apt 101-1502)
- City — district (e.g., Gangnam-gu)
- State/Province — city/province (e.g., Seoul)
- ZIP/Postal Code — 5-digit postal code
- Country — South Korea (country code: KR)
DS-160 (US visa application)
The DS-160 accepts English only. Use the format above, put the unit in the Apartment line, select Korea for the country, and enter the district as the city.
Residence proof for foreigners in Korea
To document the address on your Alien Registration Card in English, convert the registered address with the tool and use the official romanization as proof.
Tips
- Always use your current residential address
- Re-convert after moving
- Use the 5-digit postal code (post-2015)
- Write South Korea or Korea, Republic of
The converter uses the official API from Korea's Ministry of the Interior and Safety, providing accurate English addresses suitable for visa and official documents.
Consistency across documents is everything
Immigration officers cross-check the address on your application form against bank statements, proof-of-residence certificates, and sponsor letters. Use exactly the same English spelling on every document — if your bank statement says "Teheran-ro" do not write "Teheranro" on the form. Generate the address once from the official romanization and paste it everywhere.
Getting an official English proof of address
Korean government offices can issue key certificates in English: the 주민등록표 등본 (resident registration) can be obtained in English at community centers or via Government24, and Korean banks issue English bank statements on request. These carry the official romanized address, which is the safest version to mirror on visa forms.
Frequently asked questions
The form's address field is too short. Abbreviate the unit part first (Apartment → Apt, Building → Bldg, Floor → F). Never shorten the road name or district — those are what officials verify.
Should I include the dong (neighborhood) name? No. The legacy dong in parentheses is not part of the official English address and only adds clutter on space-limited forms.
My passport and documents show different romanizations of my name. Always follow the passport spelling for your name, and the official road-name romanization for the address; the two systems are independent.
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