- Address
- 명동2길 27, 04536 서울특별시
- Phone
- +82 2 738 1038
- Website
- kr.china-embassy.gov.cn
- Head of mission
- Dai Bing
China
South Korea
Chinese Embassy & Consulates in South Korea
- 2 embassies
- 3 consulates general
- 1 consulate
China is represented in South Korea by 6 missions: an embassy in Seoul, 3 consulates general in Busan, Gwangju and Jeju City, a consulate in Jeju City and 1 other office. No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for China, for stays of up to 30 days.
Map: China’s 6 missions in South Korea
Map: China’s 6 missions in South Korea
Chinese Embassy in Seoul
At 명동2길 27, 04536 서울특별시, the Chinese embassy represents China towards South Korea. The head of mission on record is Dai Bing. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Chinese consulates in South Korea
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- Consulate General of China in Gwangju
919-6 919-6, Wolsan-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju, South Korea) 503-230
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China also has 3 consulates general in Busan, Gwangju and Jeju City and a consulate in Jeju City; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
China visa for South Korean citizens
South KoreaChina Visa-free, 30 days China visa for citizens of South Korea
ChinaSouth Korea e-Visa South Korea visa for citizens of China
South Korean citizens can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
South Korea’s missions in China
Missions of South Korea in China (9)
In return, South Korea has 9 missions in China, including its embassy in Beijing.
Good to know
China in South Korea
Worldwide, China has 328 missions in 182 countries; 6 of them are in South Korea.
Travel to South Korea for Chinese citizens
South Korea requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa. In South Korea, Chinese citizens can turn to the Chinese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Chinese missions in South Korea are closed
Chinese missions in South Korea close on South Korea’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Lunar New Year on Saturday 6 February 2027, and usually on some holidays of China, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Chinese embassy in South Korea?
The Chinese embassy is in Seoul, at 명동2길 27, 04536 서울특별시.
Does China have consulates in South Korea?
Yes, China has 3 consulates general in Busan, Gwangju and Jeju City and a consulate in Jeju City.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for China?
China admits South Korean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Chinese citizens need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Does South Korea have an embassy in China?
Yes, South Korea has its embassy in Beijing, along with 8 other missions in China.