Name of the Organization : Smart Entry Service
Type of Facility : GE Application For Korean & US Citizen
Country : South Korea
Website : https://www.hikorea.go.kr/ses/SesInfoR.pt
Apply GE : http://www.ses.go.kr/ses/GeApplMethodR_en.ses
GE Application For Korean & US Citizen :
Both countries expect that this mutual trusted traveler program will contribute to promoting travelling between the countries and strengthen economic vitality and bond of the two nations.
Related : Smart Entry Service Application For Hong Kong Residents South Korea : www.statusin.org/7603.html
Eligibility:
SES-GE is open to Korean and U.S. citizens who are determined as a bona-fide traveler by both governments.
Those who wish to apply for SES-GE shall:
** Be 17 years old or older
** Have a membership of expedited immigration clearance service of home country;
** (For Koreans: Smart Entry Service, For U.S. citizens: Global Entry)
** Provide biometric information(fingerprints and facial image)
** Consent to criminal background checks by both governments
** Consent to the Terms and Conditions of expedited immigration clearance service of the other country
Reasons for Ineligibility:
Applicants may not qualify for participation in SES-GE if they:
** Have multiple nationalities including Korea and the US
** Provide false or incomplete information on the application
** Have not good enough quality of fingerprints for identity authentication
** Been convicted of a criminal offense in any country
** Are under investigation on criminal charges in any country
** Are prohibited from departure or are inadmissible to the other country
** Have been involved in terrorism, drug smuggling, murder, rape or prostitution
** Have been found in violation of customs, immigration or agricultural regulations or laws
** Have been denied to enter the other country because they could not satisfy KIS or CBP of their low-risk status
Application Process for Korean Citizen:
01. Fill out Application Form
02.Submit Criminal Conviction and Investigation History Reportsmart entry sevice
03.See Result of KIS Vettingsmart entry sevice
04.Pay GE Feesmart entry sevice
05.See Result of US CBP Vettingsmart entry sevice
06.Schedule Interviewsmart entry sevice
07.GE Enrollment Interview
Application Process for US Citizen:
The application process is as follows.
01.Fill out Application Form
02.See Result of CBP Vetting
03.Make Payment
04.See Result of KIS Vetting
05.Schedule Interview
06.SES Enrollment Interview
FAQ :
How can I register for SES?
If you are an American citizen, you must submit an application through the US website, Global Online Enrollment System(GOES, https://goes-app.cbp.dhs.gov). After CBp’s vetting, your application is sent to KIS.
Then, you must create an SES account and pay the fee at www.ses.go.kr. Once your application is conditionally approved, you must schedule an interview at one of the SES enrollment centers in Korea. At the enrollment center, you must take a facial photo and register your fingerprints.
How long does KIS vetting take?
You will get the KIS vetting result within 1 week after paying the SES application fee.
Is the application fee refundable?
The application fee is non-refundable in any case and regardless of KIS vetting result.
What is the time frame for scheduling SES interview?
You are asked to schedule interview within 30 days from the day of conditional approval by KIS. If not, your application is cancelled. As long as you schedule the interview within 30 days, you can choose the actual interview date within 6 months from the day of conditional approval.