South Korea - Consulate of India in Gwangju |
You are a South Korean citizen or you are from India and are looking for information on the consulate of India in Gwangju situated in South Korea. A consulate in Gwangju could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of India. It all depends on the importance of Gwangju and South Korea in the relationships with the government of India.
Sorry there is no consulate of India in Gwangju !
However, India could have more than one consulate in South Korea besides Gwangju.
When India has more consulates located in South Korea ouside of Gwangju you can find them mentioned below.
Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of India in South Korea of which you will find details also below.
The difference between consulates found in Gwangju 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 India in South Korea besides Gwangju
Indian Consulate General in Busan, Korea (Republic) 607 Chungchun-li Jillye-myeon, Kimhae-si Kyungnam Korea (Republic)Email: - Tel: (+82) (55) 345-6391 - Website:
Or the embassy of India in South Korea
Indian Embassy in Seoul, Korea (Republic)
37-3, Hannam-dong
Yongsan-ku
Seoul 140210
Korea (Republic)
Email: hoc.seoul@mea.gov.in
- Tel: (+82) 2-798 4257
- Website: www.indembassy.or.kr
Consulate Appointment in Gwangju
Most consulates in Gwangju need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of India in Gwangju 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 Gwangju 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 India.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Gwangju please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.