South Korea - Consulate of Finland in Seoul |
You are a South Korean citizen or you are from Finland and are looking for information on the consulate of Finland in Seoul situated in South Korea. A consulate in Seoul could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Finland. It all depends on the importance of Seoul and South Korea in the relationships with the government of Finland.
Sorry there is no consulate of Finland in Seoul !
However, Finland could have more than one consulate in South Korea besides Seoul.
When Finland has more consulates located in South Korea ouside of Seoul you can find them mentioned below.
Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Finland in South Korea of which you will find details also below.
The difference between consulates found in Seoul are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of Finland in South Korea besides Seoul
Finnish Consulate in Busan, Korea (Republic) c/o Wertsile Korea Ltd. 651-16, Eomgung-dong Sasang-gu Busan, 617-831 Korea (Republic)Email: sungbok.yoo@wartsila.com - Tel: (+82) 51 329 0502 - Website:
Or the embassy of Finland in South Korea
Finnish Embassy in Seoul, Korea (Republic)
18th Floor, Kyobo Building
Jongno 1, Jongno-gu
K.P.O. Box 1518
Seoul 110-615
Korea (Republic)
Email: sanomat.seo@formin.fi
- Tel: (+82) 2-732 6737
- Website: www.finland.or.kr
Consulate Appointment in Seoul
Most consulates in Seoul need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Finland in Seoul first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Seoul do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in South Korea or Finland.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Seoul please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.