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Salamander
Joined: 05 Jan 2008
Location: Seoul
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 Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 6:56 am Post subject: Passport Renewal at Canadian Embassy |
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Has anyone renewed their Canadian passport in Seoul lately? Do we need two notarized photos with photographer's information and signature on the photos' backsides? If so, then where is the closet passport-quality photographer to the Canadian Embassy? Is the process rather straightforward? And what about current E-2 visa: I assumed we have to get new visa sticker at Immigration. But just as long as your ARC is valid, then can't see there being much of a problem.
Any help would be awesome. Thanks. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:10 am Post subject: Re: Passport Renewal at Canadian Embassy |
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| Salamander wrote: |
Has anyone renewed their Canadian passport in Seoul lately? Do we need two notarized photos with photographer's information and signature on the photos' backsides? If so, then where is the closet passport-quality photographer to the Canadian Embassy? Is the process rather straightforward? And what about current E-2 visa: I assumed we have to get new visa sticker at Immigration. But just as long as your ARC is valid, then can't see there being much of a problem.
Any help would be awesome. Thanks. |
The application you make at the embassy is the SAME as the one you do at home. It is NOT a renewal but a completely new application.
You need:
2 photos (as per spec) there are a couple of photographers that they give you to choose from who know what to do and are close by.
Guarantor or $50 and the form in lieu of the guarantor.
Application form and fees.
References (4) who are NOT related to you (they will call them to check).
As to the E2.
AFTER you get your new passport you make a quick trip (in person) to the immigration office. (take a couple copies of your passport information page as well).
You need your new passport, old passport, ARC and application form. Make the report of the change of passport.
IF you had a valid re-entry permit they will move it to your new passport and update your computer file.
If you did not have a re-entry permit they will just update the computer file (nothing will be added to your passport since you are not going to re-enter Korea).
If you want to get a multi-entry permit, this would be a good time to get it. They will do it while you wait. Just tick the extra box at the top of the form and add the 50k won fee.
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Salamander
Joined: 05 Jan 2008
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:39 am Post subject: |
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| So, should I just call the embassy first, ask where the photographer is located? And what about the Guarantor? Are you they in the immediate area of the embassy as well? And, I thought it was only 2 references? Wow, 4 now?! Anyway, thanks for the info . . . |
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Salamander
Joined: 05 Jan 2008
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:41 am Post subject: |
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| PS Do they just work out the exchange rate at the embassy, or do you need Canadian currency? |
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dudi
Joined: 15 Sep 2010
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| Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:56 am Post subject: |
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| Salamander wrote: |
| PS Do they just work out the exchange rate at the embassy, or do you need Canadian currency? |
Last time I needed something done there they gave me an account number and I had to pay through a local bank (in won, of course).
Also, *bleep* their working hours. Seriously. |
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Salamander
Joined: 05 Jan 2008
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 8:04 am Post subject: |
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So the Canadian Embassy doesn't handle cash anymore? Should I just go ahead and bring like a couple of hundred Canadian with me, just in case?
Just to be clear. The only difficult thing about being issued a new passport in Seoul is a) specific-type passport pictures b) guarantor. In Vancouver, the photographer is in the same building and the guarantors are within walking distance. Am I right to assume it's basically the same here? |
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schwa
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
Location: Yap
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| Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 1:29 pm Post subject: |
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When I got a new passport last year the embassy website gave info about a recommended photo studio about a block from there. It was easy.
Also at that time they accepted both won & cdn dollars, but if they've switched to bank transfers only, any atm will do. |
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Wad
Joined: 19 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 2:19 pm Post subject: Re: Passport Renewal at Canadian Embassy |
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As to the E2.
AFTER you get your new passport you make a quick trip (in person) to the immigration office. (take a couple copies of your passport information page as well).
You need your new passport, old passport, ARC and application form. Make the report of the change of passport.
IF you had a valid re-entry permit they will move it to your new passport and update your computer file.
If you did not have a re-entry permit they will just update the computer file (nothing will be added to your passport since you are not going to re-enter Korea).
If you want to get a multi-entry permit, this would be a good time to get it. They will do it while you wait. Just tick the extra box at the top of the form and add the 50k won fee.
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Last time I changed my passport all I had to do was log onto "HiKorea", scan my new passport, and submit. It could all be done electronically. But I didn't have a multiple re-entry stamp, which as you so correctly state would require you to go in person to immigration. |
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McGenghis
Joined: 14 Oct 2008
Location: Gangneung
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| Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 4:13 am Post subject: |
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| For the life of me I can't find the link to the photo shop near the embassy. I looked at the website last month and remember seeing the little map with the embassy AND a qualified photographer nearby. The only map I can find now only has the embassy on it. And Kinko's. |
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cjgillie
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| Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 7:33 am Post subject: |
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| I went through this process last month to get a new passport. I got the form from their website and filled it out before I went. Im from out of town so I also got my pictures done a couple days before. You can go to any photographer, just make sure you get the right dimensions and have them put their photo shop's name on the back, pen is fine. As for the guarantor, they will do it at the office for you, you just need to pay the fee and fill out a separate form with 2 extra references and your addresses and jobs from the past five years. I think in total it cost 170,000 won and yes they took cash. I think in the morning you can just walk in but if you want to go int he afternoon you have to make and appointment. Just give them a call. |
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Skippy
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Location: Daejeon
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Salamander
Joined: 05 Jan 2008
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 5:32 am Post subject: |
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I've been procrastinating . . . couldn't seem to drag my arse up to the Canadian Embassy in the cold mornings. But I'm heading up this week, gods willing.
Seriously, how the heck are we expected to write the Korean addresses on these passport forms? You'd have to have the penmanship of a leprechaun to be able to squeeze it all in that one line. Not only that, but I'm going to have to do the same with my references. Does the Embassy mind if it's condensed to the point of being illegible? Just wondering . . .
Man, why can't they just use simple street names and apartments? Their addresses are twice as long!?
i.e. Canadian 15-145 Hill Street Toronto Ontario Canada K7M3A1
i.e Korean 15 Gwan Yang Dong, Dong An gu, Beumgye, Central Park 1-Dong 145-Ho, Gyeonnggi-do, Anyang-shi, South Korea 431 569 |
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ed
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Captain Corea
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 1:31 pm Post subject: Re: Passport Renewal at Canadian Embassy |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
Guarantor or $50 and the form in lieu of the guarantor.
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They don't just give these out anymore.
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denverdeath
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Location: Boo-sahn
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