French Embassy in Seoul
Embassy 
France Seoul, South Korea
- Address
- 43-12 Seosomun-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03741
- Website
- kr.ambafrance.org
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 5 September 2026
France’s embassy to South Korea is in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, at 43-12 Seosomun-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03741. Within 1 km there are 13 other foreign missions.
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 France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for South Korean citizens
South KoreaFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of South Korea
FranceSouth Korea Visa-free, 90 days South Korea visa for citizens of France
South Korean citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 728 | 589 | 127 | 17.7% | 7.3% |
| 2024 | 707 | 599 | 88 | 12.8% | 12.2% |
| 2025 | 681 | 579 | 80 | 12.1% | 15.9% |
In 2025, France’s embassy in Seoul received 681 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 579. 80 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 12.1%. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 12.8%. Applications fell by 4% compared with 2024 (707).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 12.1% (2025) to 17.7% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in South Korea, 11.5% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 4th largest number of applications of the 20 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 15.9% 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 Russia in SeoulJung-gu, 11-gil, Seosomun-ru, 43, Seoul
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Embassy of Canada in Seoul21 Jeongdong-gil (Jeong-dong), Jung-gu, Seoul (04518)
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Embassy of New Zealand in Seoul정동길 21-15, 04518 서울특별시
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Embassy of Norway in Seoul정동길 21-15, 04518 서울특별시
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Embassy of the Netherlands in Seoul10e verdieping Jeongdong Building, 21-15 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoel, Seoul
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Embassy of Peru in Seoul세종대로 55, 04513 서울특별시
France’s other missions in South Korea
The French embassy in Seoul is the only mission of France in South Korea on record. South Korea in turn has 4 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Seoul
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Seoul.
Address and contact
Address: 43-12 Seosomun-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03741. The record for the French embassy in Seoul includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to South Korea
No visa is needed by French citizens for South Korea, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the French embassy in Seoul is closed
The French 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 France such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Seoul
Current procedures for the French embassy in Seoul, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Seoul
The French embassy in Seoul has 13 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Seoul?
The French embassy in Seoul is at 43-12 Seosomun-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03741.
When is the French Embassy in Seoul closed?
The French 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 France.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for France?
South Korean citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.
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