Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver

Made an online appointment. Everything's on time! Renew my passport Super friendly Took me 25mins Parking at the street 8$/hr

Had to get my degree notarized. The lady with long hair was very nice and pleasant to deal with. She provided me with all the information i needed to know to get my degree and transcripts done properly. Great service! Process was easy, and forms were easy to fill out. Thank you for your help! Pro tip: Check the website before you go.

I try to be honest and fair with these reviews. I had a hard time between 2 and 3. I have visited there twice to pick up my wife's passport. The first time, the very kind security officer let me up to the office (different protocols around Covid). Once I got up, I was told to go back downstairs as they would send someone down to get me. I went back down, waited and nothing. Eventually the same security guard let me upstairs. I had forgotten my ID so completely my fault as to why I could not pick up her passport. I just went again for the second time. I called in ahead this time, and was told to wait downstairs. I then watched about 4 people walk past me, whom I had all overheard saying they were going to the consulate. They were let up right away, and I patiently waited for someone to come down. Eventually, I found the security guard and I went up. When I got there, I was no behind all 4 people (when I was actually the first one waiting). I have a very busy role at my work, and this cost me quite a bit of valuable time. Terrible communication on their end. Once I got there, they looked at my ID, collected paper work and gave me the passport. They were quiet, but got the job done. Overall, NOT a great experience.

Lack of information and visa officer attitude was absolutely rude and no manner. In addition, consulte website has two different complicated application forms. (Visa application) English site has lack of information about people who want to go visit in Korea. They should have exact format as Korean site. People who cant read korean, you should ask someone who can read them. Otherwise, you go there for nothing. Very unpleasant time

UPDATE: not only can you book appointments online now, it is required as of August 17 due to COVID. Hopefully it will stay post COVID. Check the website or call before visiting. Pretty happy with my experiences here applying for my visa. Because of COVID expect to have to wait around as well as line up. Went in May to get my CRC verified and finally back again in august to get my visa. Staff remembered me which was nice but I am also not korean and I doubt there are too many non-Koreans going right now. Staff upstairs at the windows were pleasant and staff escorting you up and giving out tickets were kind. Visa application is only done in the morning. Due to COVID, you have to arrive very early to get an entry ticket. Entry times are around 9, 10, 11, 1, 2 and another time I can’t remember. Due to social distancing only 10 persons per hour (11 being 5 people). I arrived at 6:30 am to line up and at 8:30 when they give tickets away I was number 14 for the day (4th person at 10am). Was given a pickup appointment to collect my visa so I don’t have to line up. The man I spoke with on the phone told be there are around 45 people daily lined up at opening. Also bring cash (they have lots of change if you need it) or money order.