South Korea - Consulate of Germany in Gwacheon

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


Sorry there is no consulate of Germany in Gwacheon !

However, Germany could have more than one consulate in South Korea besides Gwacheon.

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

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


The difference between consulates found in Gwacheon 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 Germany in South Korea besides Gwacheon

German Honorary Consulate in Busan, South Korea - 39-1, Haegwan-ro, Jung-gu - Kwang-myong B/D 301 - Busan 48956 - South Korea
Email: busan@hk-diplo.de - Tel: (+82) (0)51-256-6211 - Website:

Or the embassy of Germany in South Korea

German Embassy in Seoul, Korea (Republic) 32 Jangmun-ro Yongsan-gu Seoul 140-816 CPO Box 1289 Seoul 100-612 Korea (Republic)
Email: info@seoul.diplo.de - Tel: (+82) 2 748 41 14 - Website: www.seoul.diplo.de

Consulate Appointment in Gwacheon

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

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Gwacheon please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.