South Korean passport fees in 2026
- 10-year, 58 pages
- ₩52,000 1
- 10-year, 26 pages
- ₩49,000 1
- 5-year, age 8 to 17, 58 pages
- ₩44,000 1
- 5-year, under 8, 58 pages
- ₩35,000 1
- Emergency passport
- ₩50,000 1
- Single-use passport
- ₩17,000 1
South Korean passport fee table
These fees apply from 1 March 2026, as published by Incheon Metropolitan City, where passports are issued 1. The total is the issuing fee plus the international exchange levy that funds the Korea Foundation 1.
| Passport | Pages | Issuing fee | Levy | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year, age 18 and over | 58 | ₩40,000 | ₩12,000 | ₩52,000 |
| 10-year, age 18 and over | 26 | ₩37,000 | ₩12,000 | ₩49,000 |
| 5-year, age 8 to 17 | 58 | ₩35,000 | ₩9,000 | ₩44,000 |
| 5-year, age 8 to 17 | 26 | ₩32,000 | ₩9,000 | ₩41,000 |
| 5-year, under 8 | 58 | ₩35,000 | None | ₩35,000 |
| 5-year, under 8 | 26 | ₩32,000 | None | ₩32,000 |
| Single-use, up to 1 year | Not listed | ₩17,000 | None | ₩17,000 |
Emergency passport
A non-electronic emergency passport, valid for up to one year, costs ₩50,000 1. If you show papers proving the death or critical illness of a relative, ₩33,000 is refunded 1. Korea lists no paid express track for the normal electronic passport 1.
Replacement and extra fees
- Passport that keeps the remaining validity of your old one, after a change of details, loss, damage or full pages: ₩27,000 1
- Travel certificate (sticker type): ₩25,000 1
- Change of entries such as adding the old passport number or place of birth: ₩5,000 1
- Passport certificates such as an issue record: ₩1,000, free online or at a kiosk 1
Validity
Under the Passport Act enforcement decree, anyone 18 or older who applies for a multiple-entry passport gets one valid for 10 years and cannot pick a shorter term 1. Applicants under 18 get a 5-year passport 1.
How to apply
You apply at a local government passport counter, such as the civil service office at Incheon city hall 2. Bring photo ID, one passport photo taken within the last six months, the application form and any passport you still hold 2. For a child under 18, a legal guardian applies with their own ID and a consent form 2.
Applying from abroad
Koreans abroad apply at a Korean embassy or consulate. Consular passport fees are not listed in the city fee table used for this guide 1.
Common questions
How much is a South Korean passport in 2026?
₩52,000 for 58 pages or ₩49,000 for 26 pages, from 1 March 2026 1.
How much is a Korean passport for a child?
₩44,000 or ₩41,000 for ages eight to 17, and ₩35,000 or ₩32,000 under eight 1.
Can an adult choose a 5-year Korean passport?
No. Applicants 18 and over get a 10-year passport 1.
How much is an emergency Korean passport?
₩50,000, with ₩33,000 refunded in cases of a relative's death or critical illness 1.
How much is a single-use Korean passport?
₩17,000, valid for up to one year 1.
What do I need to apply for a Korean passport?
Photo ID, one passport photo taken within six months, the application form and any passport you still hold 2.
Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] with the official link.
Sources
- Incheon Metropolitan City: 여권 발급 등에 관한 수수료, fees from 1 March 2026 (updated 10 June 2026)
- Incheon Metropolitan City: 여권 구비서류 (updated 7 April 2025)
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