- Address
- Melk Street 265, 0181 Pretoria
- Phone
- +27 12 460 2508
- Website
- overseas.mofa.go.kr
South Korea
South Africa
South Korean Embassy in South Africa
1 embassy
South Korea is represented in South Africa by 1 mission: an embassy in Pretoria. South African citizens do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 30 days.
South Korean Embassy in Pretoria
At Melk Street 265, 0181 Pretoria, the South Korean embassy represents South Korea towards South Africa. Its phone number and website are on its page.
South Korea visa for South African citizens
South AfricaSouth Korea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) South Korea visa for citizens of South Africa
South KoreaSouth Africa Visa-free, 30 days South Africa visa for citizens of South Korea
South Korea visa requirements for citizens of South Africa
- K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)
- e-Arrival Card
- Fee: ₩10,000
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
South African citizens do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 30 days. The application is made online on the official portal of South Korea, not at the South Korean embassy.
South Africa’s missions in South Korea
Missions of South Africa in South Korea (1)
In return, South Africa has an embassy in South Korea, in Seoul.
Good to know
South Korea in South Africa
Worldwide, South Korea has 218 missions in 127 countries; one of them is in South Africa.
Travel to South Africa for South Korean citizens
South Africa admits South Korean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. In South Africa, South Korean citizens can turn to the South Korean embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the South Korean embassy in South Africa is closed
The South Korean embassy in South Africa closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Day of Goodwill (St. Stephen's Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of South Korea, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South Korean embassy in South Africa?
The South Korean embassy is in Pretoria, at Melk Street 265, 0181 Pretoria.
Do South African citizens need a visa for South Korea?
South African citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for South Korea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 30 days.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Korean citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 30 days.
Does South Africa have an embassy in South Korea?
Yes, South Africa has its embassy in Seoul.