Visa application forms for the US, UK, Japan, Australia, and most other countries require your current Korean address in English. An error here can delay or invalidate your application—so it's worth getting it right.
The Basic Rule
Always use the road address (도로명주소) in English, not the older lot number format. If the consulate requires proof of address, a Certificate of Residence (주민등록등본) from your local community center (주민센터) is the standard document.
Field-by-Field Examples for Major Visa Applications
US Visa — DS-160 Form
- Street Address: 152, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu
- City: Seoul
- State/Province: Seoul
- Postal/ZIP Code: 06235
- Country: South Korea
For apartments: include dong and ho in Street Address. Example: Raemian Apt 101-dong 1502-ho, 152, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu
UK Visa
- Address line 1: 152, Teheran-ro
- Address line 2: Gangnam-gu, Seoul
- Town or city: Seoul
- Postcode: 06235
- Country: South Korea
Japan Visa
Japan's application form typically has both Korean and English address fields:
- Korean: 서울특별시 강남구 테헤란로 152, 101동 1502호
- English: 101-dong, 1502-ho, 152, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Format by Housing Type
- Apartment (아파트): Road address + complex name + dong + ho
- Officetel (오피스텔): Road address + building name + room number
- Gosiwon / studio: Road address + building name + floor/unit (or floor only if no unit number)
- Single house: Road address only
Finding Your English Address
Search by road name, building name, or lot number on this service to get the official English address. Copy it directly into your visa application. For official verification, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety road address portal (www.juso.go.kr) also provides address lookups.