Pakistani Passport Renewal in South Korea: Seoul Embassy Appointment, Documents and the 44 Day Rule
Renew a Pakistani passport in South Korea: book one Seoul embassy slot up to 30 days ahead, take these documents, and register it with immigration in 44 days.
To renew a Pakistani passport in South Korea, book an appointment with the Embassy of Pakistan in Seoul and take your CNIC or NICOP, old passport and Korean residence card. After the new passport is issued, you must register it with Korean immigration within 44 days or you may be fined. Call +82-2-796-8252, extension 103, for passport questions.
Most Pakistanis in Korea work on EPS visas in factories far from Gangnam. A wasted trip to the embassy costs a day's wages. So check this list before you go.
We read the Seoul embassy's passport, NADRA and contact pages on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website on 10 November 2026. Everything below comes from those pages. The embassy does not publish its passport fee in won on any of them, so we have not listed one.
Book one appointment, up to 30 days ahead
The Seoul embassy works by appointment for passports. Its rules are strict, and breaking them can cancel your slot.
- Book only one appointment per person. Each session runs 10 to 20 minutes.
- Do not book several slots for the same application. The embassy says all of them may be cancelled.
- You can book up to 30 days in advance.
- Arrive on time or 5 minutes early to sign in and get a ticket number.
The booking link is on the embassy's passport page on mofa.gov.pk, under "Make an Appointment".
Documents for a Pakistani passport in Seoul
Take every original with a photocopy. Missing one paper usually means a second trip.
| Applicant | Documents the embassy lists |
|---|---|
| Adult | Valid CNIC or NICOP, old passport and Korean residence card, each original plus copy |
| Government servant | Everything above plus an NOC from your department |
| Dual national | Everything above plus your foreign passport and a copy |
| Child under 18 | All adult papers plus B-Form or CRC, birth certificate, parents' marriage certificate, FRC and both parents' CNIC, passport and residence card |
| Newborn | Korean birth certificate (S-Form) with the child papers above |
Both parents must come for a child
The embassy says both parents must be present for a minor. If one parent is not in Korea, bring either a court guardianship letter, in a divorce case, or an authority letter from the absent parent. That letter must be attested by the Foreign Office in Pakistan or by the Pakistan embassy in the country where that parent lives.
Age 10 and above needs a Juvenile Card or CRC with fingerprints
Under DGIP's latest instructions, the embassy says passports for children aged 10 and above are processed only on a NADRA Juvenile Card, or a CRC that includes the child's fingerprints and photo. Get this first. Our Juvenile Card guide explains how.
The full list of papers for every case, including lost and damaged passports, is in our passport documents guide.
Register your new passport with Korean immigration in 44 days
This is the rule most people miss. The embassy's Urdu notice says every Pakistani must register the new passport with Korean immigration within 44 days of the day the embassy issues it. Otherwise you may have to pay a fine, and the embassy says it takes no responsibility for that.
Count the 44 days from the issue date printed in the passport, not from the day you collect it. Book the immigration visit as soon as the passport is in your hand.
How to renew at the Seoul embassy, step by step
- Check your NADRA card. Your CNIC or NICOP must be valid. Children of 10 and above need a Juvenile Card or a CRC with fingerprints.
- Book one appointment on the embassy's passport page, up to 30 days ahead.
- Gather originals and copies from the table above, plus your residence card.
- Go 5 minutes early, sign in and wait for your ticket number. Photo and fingerprints are taken there.
- Register the new passport with Korean immigration within 44 days of issue.
Official passport holders follow a different route. They must email a copy of their NOC to attestation@pkembassy.or.kr and book with the officer one day before visiting. For G-1 visa holders (asylum seekers), the embassy says processing time is settled only after clearance from the relevant agency. Our page on deferred passport applications explains what agency referral means.
NICOP and other NADRA services are online only
The Seoul embassy no longer books NADRA cards by hand. It says CNIC, NICOP, POC, FRC and CRC applications, and NADRA ID cancellation or verification, are made online at id.nadra.gov.pk. Our Pak ID app guide lists every service.
For a baby born in Korea, the embassy lists three steps:
- Get the hospital birth certificate with the child's full name.
- Translate it into English and have it attested by Korea's foreign ministry and the Pakistan embassy.
- Register the birth online with NADRA. Bring the attested marriage certificate and both parents' passports and IDs.
Seoul embassy address, hours and phone extensions
- Address: Dosandaero 169, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06037
- Consular hours: Monday to Thursday 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, Friday 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. Lunch break 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
- Passport (MRP) in-charge: +82-2-796-8252, extension 103
- Attestation: 02-796-0312, extension 105, or attestation@pkembassy.or.kr
- Visa and online power of attorney: 02-796-8253, extension 106
- Fax: +82-2-796-0313
The embassy says its numbers changed recently. Dial, and press the extension as soon as the recorded message starts. You do not need to wait for option 1 or 2.
Workers on EPS can also check OEC's dormant insurance list for Korea returnees before they fly home.
Common questions
Do I need an appointment to renew my Pakistani passport in Seoul?
Yes. Book one appointment per person on the embassy's passport page, up to 30 days ahead. Multiple bookings for one application may all be cancelled.
What is the 44 day rule for a new passport in Korea?
The embassy says you must register your new passport with Korean immigration within 44 days of its issue, or you may be fined.
What is the Pakistani passport fee in South Korea?
The Seoul embassy does not publish a won fee on its passport, NADRA or contact pages. Ask on extension 103 before your appointment.
Can I apply for NICOP at the Seoul embassy?
No. The embassy says all NADRA documents, including NICOP, are applied for online at id.nadra.gov.pk.
What are the Pakistan embassy Seoul timings?
Consular services run Monday to Thursday from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, and Friday from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
Last checked 10 November 2026. Appointment rules, documents, the Juvenile Card rule, the official passport and G-1 notes and the 44 day registration notice are from the Embassy of Pakistan Seoul's passport and travel documents page. NADRA rules are from its NADRA services page. Address, hours and extensions are from its contact page. We did not book an appointment or call. No fee is published on these pages, so none is stated.
About the author
Public Services and Education Journalist
Fajr Riaz is a journalist and content writer at Pakistan Era, based in Lahore. She covers the questions people meet in everyday life in Pakistan: how a public service works, what a change in the rules means, and where to find a reliable answer.
