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South African Embassy in South Korea

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In South Korea, South Africa has an embassy in Seoul. South Africa admits South Korean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

South African Embassy in Seoul

At 104 Dokseodang-ro (Hannam-Dong), Yongsan-gu, Seoul, 04420, the South African embassy represents South Africa towards South Korea. Its phone number and website are on its page.

South Africa visa for South Korean citizens

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South Korean citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 30 days.

South Korea’s missions in South Africa

Missions of South Korea in South Africa (1)

In return, South Korea has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.

Good to know

South Africa in South Korea

Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in South Korea.

Travel to South Korea for South African citizens

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. In South Korea, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the South African embassy in South Korea is closed

The South African 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 South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the South African embassy in South Korea?

The South African embassy is in Seoul, at 104 Dokseodang-ro (Hannam-Dong), Yongsan-gu, Seoul, 04420.

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for South Africa?

No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 30 days.

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.

Does South Korea have an embassy in South Africa?

Yes, South Korea has its embassy in Pretoria.