South Korea - Consulate of United Kingdom in Gwangmyeong |
You are a South Korean citizen or you are from United Kingdom and are looking for information on the consulate of United Kingdom in Gwangmyeong situated in South Korea. A consulate in Gwangmyeong could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of United Kingdom. It all depends on the importance of Gwangmyeong and South Korea in the relationships with the government of United Kingdom.
Sorry there is no consulate of United Kingdom in Gwangmyeong !
However, United Kingdom could have more than one consulate in South Korea besides Gwangmyeong.
When United Kingdom has more consulates located in South Korea ouside of Gwangmyeong you can find them mentioned below.
Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom in South Korea besides Gwangmyeong
British Consulate in Busan, Korea (Republic) Room 1401 Yucheong Building 25-2 Chungang-Dong 4-Ga Chung-Gu Busan Korea (Republic)Email: - Tel: (+82) (51) 463 4630 - Website:
Or the embassy of United Kingdom in South Korea
British Embassy in Seoul, Korea (Republic)
Sejong-daero 19-gil 24
Jung-gu
Seoul 100-120
Korea (Republic)
Email: enquiry.seoul@fco.gov.uk
- Tel: (+82) (2) 3210 5500
- Website: www.gov.uk/government/world/south-korea
Consulate Appointment in Gwangmyeong
Most consulates in Gwangmyeong need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom.
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.
