South Korea - Consulate of Sweden in Gwangju |
You are a South Korean citizen or you are from Sweden and are looking for information on the consulate of Sweden in Gwangju situated in South Korea. A consulate in Gwangju could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Sweden. It all depends on the importance of Gwangju and South Korea in the relationships with the government of Sweden.
Swedish Honorary Consulate in Gwangju, Korea (Republic) - 185, Geonjae-ro, Naju-si - Joellanam-do, Dongshin University - Gwangju - South Korea
Tel: (+82) 61 330-3698
Fax: (+82) 61 330-3690
Email:
Website:
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 Sweden in South Korea besides Gwangju
Swedish Consulate in Busan, Korea (Republic) 1229, Woo-dong Haewoondae-gu Busan 612-020 Korea (Republic)Email: jaejinyoo@hanmail.net - Tel: (+82) (51) 709-6203 - Website: www.swedenabroad.com
Swedish Consulate in Daegu, Korea (Republic) Dept. Pathology, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung Unive 216 Dalsungro, Chung-gu Daegu 704-701 Korea (Republic)
Email: - Tel: (+82) (53) 250-7958 - Website: www.swedenabroad.com
Swedish Consulate in Daejeon, Korea (Republic) c/o Daejon Sun Hospital 10-7 Mok-dong, Chung-gu Daejeon 301-725 Korea (Republic)
Email: shsun@sunhospital.com - Tel: (+82) (42) 220-8001 - Website: www.swedenabroad.com
Swedish Honorary Consulate in Gwangju, Korea (Republic) - 185, Geonjae-ro, Naju-si - Joellanam-do, Dongshin University - Gwangju - South Korea
Email: - Tel: (+82) 61 330-3698 - Website:
Swedish Honorary Consulate in Hongcheon, Korea (Republic) - Vivaldi Park - 1290-14 Palbong-ri, Seo-myeon - Hongcheon-gun - Gangwon-do, Korea 25102 - South Korea
Email: - Tel: (+82) 2 2222-7235 - Website:
Or the embassy of Sweden in South Korea
Swedish Embassy in Seoul, Korea (Republic)
Danam Building, 8th Fl
120 Namdaemunro 5-Ga, Jung-Gu
Seoul 100-704
C.P.O Box 3577
Seoul 100-635
Korea (Republic)
Email: embassy@swedemb.or.kr
sydkorea@business-sweden.se - Tel: (+82) 2 3703-3700
- Website: www.swedenabroad.com/seoul
Consulate Appointment in Gwangju
Most consulates in Gwangju need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Sweden 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 Sweden.
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.
