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C1/D Visa Approvals in Republic Of Korea

How many C1/D visa applications U.S. Embassies and Consulates in Republic Of Korea approved, by fiscal year and by post. Every visa issued is an approved application.

The State Department publishes issuance counts for this visa class but not refusals, so there is no approval rate to report and none is shown. Figures run from March 2017 to September 2025.

Visas approved per year: Republic Of Korea

Totals by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, so FY2025 covers October 2024 to September 2025. Refusals are not published for this visa class, so an approval rate cannot be shown.

01K3K4K5KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 2,813 approved3KFY17FY2018: 4,792 approved5KFY18FY2019: 5,086 approved5KFY19FY2020: 2,628 approved3KFY20FY2021: 2,178 approved2KFY21FY2022: 1,938 approved2KFY22FY2023: 3,297 approved3KFY23FY2024: 4,052 approved4KFY24FY2025: 4,345 approved4KFY25

4,345

FY2025

5,086

Peak (FY2019)

+7.2%

vs FY2024

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How Republic Of Korea compares for C1/D visas

Against every country that received a C1/D visa in FY2025.

#6

of 171 countries

5,328

Approved in FY2025

1.9%

Of the world total

281,135

Issued worldwide

Fewest (171th)Most (1st)
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When C1/D visas are approved in Republic Of Korea

Average approvals per calendar month across 4 complete years. Busiest month is Jan, quietest is Sep.

502
379
472
396
427
372
463
499
321
400
423
345
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Calendar months, not fiscal. A busy month means more applications competing for the same interview slots, not a better chance of approval.

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Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-746605607164-187470444
Feb-202537486295169282494383
Mar376451619238288191426393524
Apr41235839370197202355476566
May466352392125-271411551405
Jun49352022680202250230510357
Jul53455337093187156301629497
Aug34847355198221218454517373
Sep331282325-210282292385446
Oct305417375171151352369439-
Nov423478385172152297359469-
Dec443349325148-203282425-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20254,345▲7.2%
FY20244,052▲22.9%
FY20233,297▲70.1%
FY20221,938▼11.0%
FY20212,178▼17.1%
FY20202,628▼48.3%
FY20195,086▲6.1%
FY20184,792▲70.4%
FY20172,813—

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for C1/D visas in Republic Of Korea?
There is no published approval rate for C1/D visas. The State Department reports how many visas it issued but not how many it refused, and a rate needs both. This page shows the issuance counts that genuinely exist for Republic Of Korea.
How many C1/D visas does Republic Of Korea get?
The tables and charts above show issuances by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, and where the data allows, by individual consulate. These counts come directly from the State Department's monthly issuance tables.
What factors affect C1/D visa approval in Republic Of Korea?
Factors include the completeness and accuracy of your application, supporting documents, interview performance, and the specific consulate's workload and policies. Common reasons for refusal include missing documents, insufficient ties to home country, or unclear travel purpose.
How can I improve my chances of getting a C1/D visa in Republic Of Korea?
Prepare thoroughly for your interview, provide honest and complete information, and ensure all documents are in order. Review common mistakes and tips provided above, and consider seeking professional guidance if you have a complex case.
Where does this visa data come from?
All figures are sourced from published U.S. Department of State statistics. We update them as new monthly and annual tables are released.

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Data Source & Transparency

Data Source: All visa approval statistics are compiled from the official U.S. Department of State’s annual visa statistics reports. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit the U.S. Department of State Visa Statistics.

Methodology: These are counts of visas issued, taken from the State Department’s monthly issuance tables. No approval rate is shown because refusals are not published per country or per post, and a rate cannot be calculated without them. Figures exclude cases under administrative processing and are subject to reporting delays.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with the U.S. government. All data is provided for informational purposes only. For official guidance, always refer to the U.S. Department of State or your local U.S. embassy/consulate.

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