Italian Embassy in Seoul
Embassy 
Italy Seoul, South Korea
- Address
- 98 Hannam-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- Website
- ambseoul.esteri.it
Head of mission: Gatto Emilia
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Italy: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 22 August 2023
At 98 Hannam-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, the Italian embassy in Seoul represents Italy towards South Korea. South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Italy: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
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 Italy
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
Italy visa for South Korean citizens
South KoreaItaly Visa-free, 90 days Italy visa for citizens of South Korea
ItalySouth Korea Visa-free, 90 days South Korea visa for citizens of Italy
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Italy: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 406 | 393 | 13 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| 2024 | 578 | 560 | 18 | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| 2025 | 785 | 709 | 76 | 9.7% | 8.3% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy in Seoul received 785 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 709. 76 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 9.7%. In 2024 it had been 3.1%: the rate rose by 6.6 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 36% compared with 2024 (578).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 3.1% (2024) to 9.7% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in South Korea, 11.5% of applications were refused in 2025; Italy’s rate worldwide was 10.8%. Italy received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 20 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 8.3% 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
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Italy’s other missions in South Korea
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Busan
65, Geumsaem-ro 485, Beon-gil, Geumjeong-gu, BUSAN 46234, Busan
Besides the Italian embassy in Seoul, Italy has 1 other mission in South Korea. Honorary consulates: Busan. South Korea in turn has 3 missions in Italy, its embassy being in Rome.
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About the Italian embassy in Seoul
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Italy in Seoul. The head of mission on record is Gatto Emilia.
Address and contact
Address: 98 Hannam-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The record for the Italian embassy in Seoul includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Italian citizens travelling to South Korea
Italian citizens can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the Italian embassy in Seoul is closed
The Italian 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 Italy such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Before visiting the Italian embassy in Seoul
Current procedures for the Italian embassy in Seoul, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Italian embassy in Seoul
Within 1 km of the Italian embassy in Seoul there are 24 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Italian Embassy in Seoul?
The Italian embassy in Seoul is at 98 Hannam-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
When is the Italian Embassy in Seoul closed?
The Italian 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 Italy.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Italy?
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Italy: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
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