South Korea - Consulate of Ireland in Gwangmyeong

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


Sorry there is no consulate of Ireland in Gwangmyeong !

However, Ireland could have more than one consulate in South Korea besides Gwangmyeong.

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

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


The difference between consulates found in Gwangmyeong 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 Ireland in South Korea besides Gwangmyeong

Or the embassy of Ireland in South Korea

Irish Embassy in Seoul, Korea (Republic) 13F. Leema Building 146-1 Soosong-dong, Chongro-gu 110-140 Seoul Korea (Republic)
Email: irelandkor@kornet.net - Tel: (+82) 2 774 6455 - Website: www.embassyofireland.or.kr

Consulate Appointment in Gwangmyeong

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

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