French Embassy in South Korea

The French embassy is in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, at 43-12 Seosomun-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03741. Its phone number and website are on its page.

South Korean citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.

In return, South Korea has 4 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.

France in South Korea

Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; one of them is in South Korea.

Travel to South Korea for French citizens

No visa is needed by French citizens for South Korea, for stays of up to 90 days. In South Korea, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the French embassy in South Korea is closed

The French embassy in South Korea closes 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 France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.