British Embassy in Seoul
Embassy 
United Kingdom Seoul, South Korea
- Address
- Sejong-daero 19-gil 24, 04519 Seoul
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Colin Crooks Lvo
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 8 April 2026
The British embassy in Seoul stands at Sejong-daero 19-gil 24, 04519 Seoul, in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. Before flying to the United Kingdom, South Korean citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Seoul
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in South Korea
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Seoul is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
United Kingdom visa for South Korean citizens
South KoreaUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of South Korea
United KingdomSouth Korea Visa-free, 90 days South Korea visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Before flying to the United Kingdom, South Korean citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. The application is made online, not at the British embassy in Seoul.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Singapore in Seoul세종대로22길 136, 서울특별시
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Embassy of New Zealand in Seoul정동길 21-15, 04518 서울특별시
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Embassy of Canada in Seoul21 Jeongdong-gil (Jeong-dong), Jung-gu, Seoul (04518)
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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
The United Kingdom’s other missions in South Korea
The British embassy in Seoul is the only mission of the United Kingdom in South Korea on record. South Korea in turn has 3 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
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Good to know
About the British embassy in Seoul
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Seoul. The head of mission on record is Colin Crooks Lvo.
Address and contact
Address: Sejong-daero 19-gil 24, 04519 Seoul. The record for the British embassy in Seoul includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to South Korea
South Korea admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British embassy in Seoul is closed
The British 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 the United Kingdom such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British embassy in Seoul
Current procedures for the British embassy in Seoul, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Seoul
Within 1 km of the British embassy in Seoul there are 28 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Seoul?
The British embassy in Seoul is at Sejong-daero 19-gil 24, 04519 Seoul.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Seoul?
The British embassy in Seoul is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the British Embassy in Seoul open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British embassy in Seoul include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Seoul closed?
The British 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 the United Kingdom.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, South Korean citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
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