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Russian Embassy & Consulates in South Korea

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general

Russia is represented in South Korea by 2 missions: an embassy in Seoul and a consulate general in Busan. South Korean citizens can visit Russia without a visa for up to 60 days.

Map: Russia’s 2 missions in South Korea

Map: Russia’s 2 missions in South Korea

Russian Embassy in Seoul

Embassy of Russia in Seoul

Embassy · Seoul

Today 09:30–12:30, 14:30–17:30
Address
Jung-gu, 11-gil, Seosomun-ru, 43, Seoul
Head of mission
Зиновьев Георгий Вениаминович

At Jung-gu, 11-gil, Seosomun-ru, 43, Seoul, the Russian embassy represents Russia towards South Korea. The head of mission on record is Зиновьев Георгий Вениаминович. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Russian consulates in South Korea

Russia also has a consulate general in Busan; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.

Russia visa for South Korean citizens

South KoreaRussia Visa-free, 60 days Russia visa for citizens of South Korea

RussiaSouth Korea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) South Korea visa for citizens of Russia

South Korean citizens can visit Russia without a visa for up to 60 days.

South Korea’s missions in Russia

Missions of South Korea in Russia (7)

In return, South Korea has 7 missions in Russia, including its embassy in Moscow.

Good to know

Russia in South Korea

Worldwide, Russia has 301 missions in 155 countries; 2 of them are in South Korea.

Travel to South Korea for Russian citizens

Before flying to South Korea, Russian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 60 days are allowed. In South Korea, Russian citizens can turn to the Russian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Russian missions in South Korea are closed

Russian 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 Russia, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Russian embassy in South Korea?

The Russian embassy is in Seoul, at Jung-gu, 11-gil, Seosomun-ru, 43, Seoul.

Does Russia have consulates in South Korea?

Yes, Russia has a consulate general in Busan.

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Russia?

No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Russia, for stays of up to 60 days.

Do Russian citizens need a visa for South Korea?

Russian 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 60 days.

Does South Korea have an embassy in Russia?

Yes, South Korea has its embassy in Moscow, along with 6 other missions in Russia.