South Korea - Consulate of France in Seoul

You are a South Korean citizen or you are from France and are looking for information on the consulate of France in Seoul situated in South Korea. A consulate in Seoul could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of France. It all depends on the importance of Seoul and South Korea in the relationships with the government of France.

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Sorry there is no consulate of France in Seoul !

However, France could have more than one consulate in South Korea besides Seoul.

When France has more consulates located in South Korea ouside of Seoul you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of France in South Korea of which you will find details also below.

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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 France in South Korea besides Seoul

French Consulate in Busan, Korea (Republic) Oncheon-gil 2 Busan Korea (Republic)
Email: - Tel: (+82) (51) 747-9000 - Website:

Or the embassy of France in South Korea

French Embassy in Seoul, Korea (Republic) 30 Hap-dong Sodaemun-ku Seoul 120030 Korea (Republic)
Email: - Tel: (+82) (2) 31 49 43 00 - Website: www.ambafrance-kr.org

Consulate Appointment in Seoul

Most consulates in Seoul need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of France 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 France.

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.