Korean Dictionary
How to say "Passport" in Korean
“Passport” in Korean is 여권 (pronounced "Yeogwon").
여권
Yeogwon
Usage & Context
An essential travel document. In Korea, you'll need your passport for hotel check-in, SIM card purchase, and duty-free shopping. Keep a digital copy in your phone. 여권 번호 (passport number) is often required when making travel reservations.
Example Sentence
여권을 잃어버렸어요. 어떻게 해야 해요?
I lost my passport. What should I do?
How to use 여권 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Passport” is 여권, romanized as Yeogwon.
Usage tip
Pair this travel word with polite request endings like -요 so it works in hotels, stations, taxis, and shops.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 여권.
Pronunciation Guide
여 (yeo) sounds like 'yuh' in 'yummy' or 'yaw' in 'yawn' but shorter. 권 (gwon) sounds like 'gwon' in 'Gwangju' or 'swan' with a 'g' at the beginning. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Giving travel advice to a friend.
호텔 체크인할 때 여권이 필요해요.
You need your passport when checking into a hotel.
Explaining duty-free shopping requirements.
면세점에서 쇼핑하려면 여권을 보여줘야 해요.
You have to show your passport to shop at duty-free.
Expressing panic in a travel emergency.
공항에서 여권을 깜빡하고 안 가져왔어요!
I forgot to bring my passport at the airport!
Cultural Context
For foreigners in Korea, your '여권' is an indispensable document. You'll need it for hotel check-ins, purchasing SIM cards, and especially for duty-free shopping. It's also often required for age verification when buying alcohol or cigarettes, as many establishments don't accept foreign ID cards. Always keep your passport safe, and it's a good practice to have a digital copy on your phone or cloud storage in case of loss or theft.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
여권 보여주세요
Please show your passport.
여권 만료일
passport expiration date
여권 재발급
passport reissuance
Related Expressions
비자
bija
visa
신분증
sinbunjeung
ID card
여권 번호
yeogwon beonho
passport number
출입국 심사
churipguk simsa
immigration check
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