Let’s take the time to find out about passport issuance preparations today. As social distancing has been lifted, the overseas entry policy has changed and eased a lot. In addition, there must be many people planning overseas trips for the upcoming Buddha’s Birthday and Memorial Day. However, due to the corona virus, many people probably did not use their passports during the gap of nearly 2-3 years.
At the same time, there are many people who need a new issuance because their passport has expired or need a reissue because the period is not long. So today, I would like to introduce how to get a passport reissued or a new passport issued.
The issue of next-generation e-passports began in December of last year, and the cover design of e-passports was changed, which drew a lot of attention from people. The cover of the new ePassport has been neatly changed from the existing green cover to a blue design. It is said that the period required for issuance of such an e-passport is 4 days, including the date of application, and it is said that it can be issued in the form of an e-passport with an embedded electronic chip.
How to get your passport reissued
In the past, when applying for reissuance by visiting in person, it was necessary to visit the counter twice in total, but now you can conveniently apply for passport reissuance online, so you only need to visit the counter when you receive your passport. In the case of online application, you can proceed on the government24 homepage.
However, if you are applying for a passport for the first time in your life or if you are a minor under the age of 18, you cannot apply online.
Passport issuance materials (new)
For those who wish to obtain a new passport, a total of 3 documents and fees are required. For adults, only the applicant can apply for issuance, but it is said that an agent can also receive the issued passport.
However, in the case of minors, it is possible for parents to apply and receive as an agent. Please note that parents must fill out and submit a legal representative consent form if they wish to apply for and receive the application by proxy.
Passport Issuance Application
If you visit the local ward office, the passport issuance application form is always available. You must submit it differently for new issuance and reissuance, and in case of reissuance applicants, if you want to write in the existing Roman characters, you do not need to write it down.
Passport photo (standards)
In order to make a passport, of course you need a passport photo first, right? Passport photos must be taken within 6 months in accordance with the Enforcement Decree of the Passport Act, measuring 3.5cm in width and 4.5cm in length, with the shoulders and face facing the front on a uniform white background.
However, please note that 1. Photos edited with Photoshop 2. Photos with colored lenses or colored glasses 3. Reflection of light on the face and pupils 4. Photos with glasses covering the eyes cannot be used.
Identification (resident registration card or driver’s license)
Identification is a must-have item no matter what documents are issued. However, if you do not have an ID, you can replace it with a driver’s license.
passport fee
Passport fees vary depending on the period, type, and number of pages. For additional questions about passport issuance, you can check the Passport Civil Complaint section of the Government 24 homepage mentioned above, or you can call the civil petitions and passport section of each local ward office to ask.
Today, we learned together about passport issuance preparations! As the three-year COVID-19 has ended, many people have become more interested in passport issuance preparations, so I wrote this article. Through today’s article, I hope you get your passport issued well and have a smooth and happy trip. thank you!