Austrian Embassy in Seoul
Embassy 
Austria Seoul, South Korea
- Address
- 종로 1, 03154 서울특별시
- Phone
- +82 02-732-9071
- Website
- bmeia.gv.at
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 15 March 2026
The Austrian embassy in Seoul stands at 종로 1, 03154 서울특별시, in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Austria, for stays of up to 90 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 Austria
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
Austria visa for South Korean citizens
South KoreaAustria Visa-free, 90 days Austria visa for citizens of South Korea
AustriaSouth Korea Visa-free, 90 days South Korea visa for citizens of Austria
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Austria, for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 211 | 175 | 36 | 17.1% | 36.6% |
| 2024 | 219 | 176 | 42 | 19.2% | 29.5% |
| 2025 | 263 | 187 | 67 | 26.4% | 22.5% |
In 2025, Austria’s embassy in Seoul received 263 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 187. 67 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 26.4%. In 2024 it had been 19.2%: the rate rose by 7.2 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 20% compared with 2024 (219).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 17.1% (2023) to 26.4% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in South Korea, 11.5% of applications were refused in 2025; Austria’s rate worldwide was 11.9%. Austria received the 9th largest number of applications of the 20 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 22.5% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of South Korea.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Australia in Seoul종로 1, 03154 서울특별시
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Embassy of Colombia in Seoul종로 1, 03154 서울특별시
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Embassy of Finland in Seoul종로 1, 03154 서울특별시
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Austria’s other missions in South Korea
The Austrian embassy in Seoul is the only mission of Austria in South Korea on record. South Korea in turn has 2 missions in Austria, its embassy being in Vienna.
Good to know
About the Austrian embassy in Seoul
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Austria in Seoul.
Address and contact
Address: 종로 1, 03154 서울특별시. The record for the Austrian embassy in Seoul includes a phone number and an official website.
Austrian citizens travelling to South Korea
South Korea admits Austrian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Austrian embassy in Seoul is closed
The Austrian embassy in Seoul 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 Austria such as Immaculate Conception (Mariä Empfängnis) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Before visiting the Austrian embassy in Seoul
Current procedures for the Austrian embassy in Seoul, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Austrian embassy in Seoul
The Austrian embassy in Seoul has 24 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Austrian Embassy in Seoul?
The Austrian embassy in Seoul is at 종로 1, 03154 서울특별시.
When is the Austrian Embassy in Seoul closed?
The Austrian embassy in Seoul closes on South Korea’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Austria.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Austria?
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Austria, for stays of up to 90 days.
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