South Korea - Consulate of South Africa in Hongcheon

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


Sorry there is no consulate of South Africa in Hongcheon !

However, South Africa could have more than one consulate in South Korea besides Hongcheon.

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

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


The difference between consulates found in Hongcheon 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 South Africa in South Korea besides Hongcheon

Or the embassy of South Africa in South Korea

South African Embassy in Seoul, Korea (Republic) 1-37 Hannam-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul Korea (Republic)
Email: general@southafrica-embassy.or.kr - Tel: (+82) 2 792 4855 - Website: www.southafrica-embassy.or.kr

Consulate Appointment in Hongcheon

Most consulates in Hongcheon need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of South Africa in Hongcheon 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 Hongcheon 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 South Africa.

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