Seoul Consulate

[Zabalex 0]

Hello everyone!

Waiting for my interview next monday, was curious about something. At the ustraveldocs website I noticed some security regulations they have. Namely the ones about not bringing and electronic items or bags/backpacks with you. What slightly bothers me is this: "There is no facility at the Embassy or Consulate to store prohibited items. You must make arrangements to store these items before entering.".

I am curious to see what people's experiences were with this, especially people who don't live in Seoul. We'll be bringing clothes with us and such and I want to make sure if I should leave absolutely everything at the hotel and then come back to pick it up after the interview or not. I am asking because at some US consulates they have a locker room where you can leave your belongings.

Thanks.

[S_R 148]

Absolutely no electronic devices in most US consulates. You can keep items in your hotel room or vehicle. Good luck

[Zabalex 0]

Absolutely no electronic devices in most US consulates. You can keep items in your hotel room or vehicle. Good luck

Thank you!

[Al422 221]

You can't get in with the cellphone. Most hotels will safeguard your belongings even after you have checked out. Just give the clerk a nice tip, and he/she will take care of you, no problem.

As for the backpacks, most embassies just don't want to have to hand search big packs. There are over a thousand people coming there on interview day, and it is just too much work for them. Just bring a small bag to hold the documents you need to have.