Chinese Consulate General in Gwangju
Consulate General 
China Gwangju, South Korea
- Address
- 919-6 919-6, Wolsan-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju, South Korea) 503-230
- Phone
- +82-62-385-8874
- Fax
- +82-62-385-8880
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: Gu Jingqi
Sources: Wikidata · Foreign ministry of China: list of missions abroad
At 919-6 919-6, Wolsan-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju, South Korea) 503-230, the Chinese consulate general in Gwangju serves Chinese citizens and visitors; China’s embassy is in Seoul, about 269 km away. South Korean citizens can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in South Korea
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in China
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New Year's Day
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Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
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China’s other missions in South Korea
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All missions of China in South Korea (6)
The Chinese embassy is in Seoul, about 269 km away. Besides the Chinese consulate general in Gwangju, China has 5 other missions in South Korea. Consulates: Busan and Jeju City. South Korea in turn has 9 missions in China, its embassy being in Beijing.
Good to know
About the Chinese consulate general in Gwangju
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of China in Gwangju. The head of mission on record is Gu Jingqi. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: 919-6 919-6, Wolsan-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju, South Korea) 503-230. The record for the Chinese consulate general in Gwangju includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Chinese citizens travelling to South Korea
Chinese citizens need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
When the Chinese consulate general in Gwangju is closed
The Chinese consulate general in Gwangju closes on South Korea’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on holidays of China such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Before visiting the Chinese consulate general in Gwangju
Current procedures for the Chinese consulate general in Gwangju, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Chinese Consulate General in Gwangju?
The Chinese consulate general in Gwangju is at 919-6 919-6, Wolsan-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju, South Korea) 503-230.
When is the Chinese Consulate General in Gwangju closed?
The Chinese consulate general in Gwangju closes on South Korea’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of China.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for China?
South Korean citizens can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
Where is the Chinese embassy in South Korea?
The Chinese embassy is in Seoul, about 269 km from the Chinese consulate general in Gwangju.
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