- Address
- 98 Hannam-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- Phone
- +8227500200
- Website
- ambseoul.esteri.it
- Head of mission
- Gatto Emilia
Italy
South Korea
Italian Embassy & Consulates in South Korea
- 1 embassy
- 1 honorary consulate
Italy is represented in South Korea by 2 missions: an embassy in Seoul and an honorary consulate in Busan. South Korean citizens can visit Italy without a visa for up to 90 days.
Italian Embassy in Seoul
Italy has its embassy in Seoul, the capital; the address on record is 98 Hannam-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The head of mission on record is Gatto Emilia. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Italian honorary consulates in South Korea
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Busan
65, Geumsaem-ro 485, Beon-gil, Geumjeong-gu, BUSAN 46234, Busan
Italy has an honorary consulate in Busan; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.
Italy visa for South Korean citizens
South KoreaItaly Visa-free, 90 days Italy visa for citizens of South Korea
ItalySouth Korea Visa-free, 90 days South Korea visa for citizens of Italy
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Italy: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
South Korea’s missions in Italy
Missions of South Korea in Italy (3)
In return, South Korea has 3 missions in Italy, including its embassy in Rome.
Good to know
Italy in South Korea
Worldwide, Italy has 580 missions in 172 countries; 2 of them are in South Korea.
Travel to South Korea for Italian citizens
Italian citizens do not need a visa for South Korea: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. In South Korea, Italian citizens can turn to the Italian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Italian missions in South Korea are closed
Italian 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 Italy, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Italian embassy in South Korea?
The Italian embassy is in Seoul, at 98 Hannam-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
Does Italy have consulates in South Korea?
No career consulate is on record, but Italy has an honorary consulate in Busan.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Italy?
South Korean citizens can visit Italy without a visa for up to 90 days.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Italian citizens do not need a visa for South Korea: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Does South Korea have an embassy in Italy?
Yes, South Korea has its embassy in Rome, along with 2 other missions in Italy.