South Korea - Consulate of Italy in Gwangmyeong

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


Sorry there is no consulate of Italy in Gwangmyeong !

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

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

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Italy 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 Italy in South Korea besides Gwangmyeong

Italian Honorary Consulate in Busan, Korea (Republic) - 65, Geumsaem-ro 485beon-gil - Geumjeong-gu - Busan - 609-815 - Korea (Republic)
Email: busan.onorario@esteri.it - Tel: (+82) (0)51 509 5536 & (+82) (0)10 9982 5331 - Website: ambseoul.esteri.it

Italian Honorary Consulate in Daegu, Korea (Republic) - 6300, Deulan-ro - Suseong-gu - Suseong Kolong - Haneulchae A.P.T 107-2002 - Daegu - Korea (Republic)
Email: dgbcsha@naver.com - Tel: (+82) (0)53-984-1470 & (+82) (0)10-8592-2021 - Website: ambseoul.esteri.it

Or the embassy of Italy in South Korea

Italian Embassy in Seoul, Korea (Republic) - 3rd Floor, Ilshin Building - 98 Hannam-daero - Yongsan-gu - Seoul 04418 - Korea (Republic)
Email: embassy.seoul@esteri.it - Tel: (+82) 2-750 0200 / 1 - Website: ambseoul.esteri.it

Consulate Appointment in Gwangmyeong

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

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.