U.S. Embassy & Consulate
in the Republic of Korea

Payment methods accepted at the U.S. Embassy Seoul:

• International credit cards – We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, JCB, Diners Club and American Express cards.  The applicant can use a credit card in his/her name or a credit card of the person accompanying the applicant to the Embassy.
• Cash – U.S. dollars or Korean won at the Embassy’s exchange rate. Please note that the exchange rate may change at the time of payment as posted by the U.S. Department of State.
  When paying in cash, we kindly request that you bring the exact amount.
• USPS Domestic Money Orders (but not USPS International Money Orders)
• International Money Orders from banks in Korea (Note: If one or more of these following requirements have not been met, the application and money order will be returned to you without notice.)

1. There must be a barcode in the bottom of the money order.
2. There must be bank information (or address) on the money order.
3. Money orders must be made payable to “CASHIER FMC U.S. EMBASSY SEOUL” in the exact amount in U.S. dollars. (Overnight delivery and expedite service options are not available for applicants outside the United States.)
4. Applicant’s name and local (Korean) phone number must be written on the back of the money order.
5. The money order must be issued within the last six months
6. It is not mandatory that the money order is issued under the applicant’s name. You may ask someone else to have a money order issued on your behalf.