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US Visa Slots Info - J-1 (Regular) in Seoul, Republic of Korea

Official US State Department data

J-1 visas issued at Seoul

How many J-1 visas are issued at Seoul each year.

Data through February 2026

Year by year

Calendar years, January to December.

  1. 2023

    10k

    Jan – Dec 2023

    First full year in this data
  2. 2024

    9k

    Jan – Dec 2024

    Down 9.9%vs 2023
  3. 2025

    7.5k

    Jan – Dec 2025

    Down 17%vs 2024
  4. 2026So far

    750

    Jan–Feb · 2 of 12 months

    Down 27%vs same months a year earlier

2025 had 7,470 visas (−17% on 2024). 2026 so far (Jan–Feb) is running 27% behind the same months of 2025.

Monthly trend, Seoul's share of Republic of Korea and the busiest months for J-1 visas.

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Source: US Department of State monthly reports of nonimmigrant visas issued at each US consulate. These count visas issued, not interview appointments available.

Recent activity for J-1 (Regular) in Seoul

Last reported opening: Sep 26, 2026

Closest appointment date reported: Oct 19, 2026

Total reports analyzed: 25

Computed on the server from the private slot-history feed; confirm current availability in the official scheduling system.

About J-1 (Regular) visa slots in Seoul, Republic of Korea

This page shows when US visa appointment slots for J-1 (Regular) were last seen at Seoul. “Last seen” refers to the most recent community report and does not guarantee a real-time opening. The calendar above reflects community-reported availability so you can spot patterns and plan when to check the official scheduling system.

Slots and wait times vary by location and visa category. Use the calendar for J-1 (Regular) at Seoul, Republic of Korea, and check official wait times for interview-required and interview-waiver categories where listed.

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