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South Korea: Overseas travel permit for men liable for military service in Australia

  • Checked 25 October 2026

Korean men liable for military service who live abroad need a permit from the Military Manpower Administration to stay overseas. In 2026 those born in 2002 must apply (1 January 2026 to 15 January 2027), as must men whose existing permit is expiring.

Where to apply in Australia

Consulate-General in Sydney (NSW and NT), its Brisbane office (QLD), the Embassy in Canberra (ACT, SA, WA, TAS) and the Melbourne branch office (VIC). Mobile consular visits are held in places such as Darwin, Alice Springs and Port Macquarie.

NSW and NT residents apply through the Sydney Consulate-General; students and short-term travellers can also apply online with a Korean digital certificate.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of South Korea.

How to apply

Lodge the application with the documents for your category (short trip, student, living abroad with parents for 5+ years, permanent resident) at the consulate; an agent may lodge with a signed authorisation and their ID.

Documents you need

Fees and processing time

The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.

Good to know

Notice dated 22 June 2026.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by South Korea's official channels, last checked on 25 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.

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