South Korean Consulate General in Istanbul
Consulate General 
South Korea Istanbul, Turkey
- Address
- Asker Ocağı Caddesi 6, 34367 Istanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 368 83 68
- istanbul@mofa.go.kr
- Website
- overseas.mofa.go.kr
- Fax
- +90 212 320 74 13
Head of mission: Taeyoung Park
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Turkish Foreign Ministry diplomatic portal · Foreign ministry of South Korea: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 1 February 2025
South Korea’s consulate general in Istanbul has its offices at Asker Ocağı Caddesi 6, 34367 Istanbul, while South Korea’s embassy is in Ankara, about 351 km away. Turkish citizens do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 with a midday break.
Opening hours of the South Korean consulate general in Istanbul
| Monday | 09:00–12:0014:00–17:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:0014:00–17:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:0014:00–17:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:0014:00–17:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:0014:00–17:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Turkey
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New Year's Day
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Eid al-Fitr First Day
Public holidays in South Korea
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
The South Korean consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 with a midday break.
South Korea visa for Turkish citizens
TurkeySouth Korea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) South Korea visa for citizens of Turkey
South KoreaTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey visa for citizens of South Korea
Turkish citizens do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days. The application is made online, not at the South Korean consulate general in Istanbul.
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South Korea’s other missions in Turkey
- Embassy of South Korea in Ankara
Alaçam Sokağı 5, 06690 Ankara
- Honorary Consulate of South Korea in Kayseri
Ahmet El Biruni Caddesi 91, 38280 Kayseri
All missions of South Korea in Turkey (3)
The South Korean embassy is in Ankara, about 351 km away. Besides the South Korean consulate general in Istanbul, South Korea has 2 other missions in Turkey. Honorary consulates: Kayseri. Turkey in turn has an embassy in Seoul.
Good to know
About the South Korean consulate general in Istanbul
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of South Korea in Istanbul. It is headed by Taeyoung Park, according to the records. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: Asker Ocağı Caddesi 6, 34367 Istanbul. The record for the South Korean consulate general in Istanbul includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
South Korean citizens travelling to Turkey
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Turkey: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the South Korean consulate general in Istanbul is closed
Expect the South Korean consulate general in Istanbul to be shut on New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Eid al-Fitr First Day (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) on Wednesday 10 March 2027 (date provisional), and often on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in South Korea.
Before visiting the South Korean consulate general in Istanbul
Current procedures for the South Korean consulate general in Istanbul, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the South Korean consulate general in Istanbul
The South Korean consulate general in Istanbul has 20 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South Korean Consulate General in Istanbul?
The South Korean consulate general in Istanbul is at Asker Ocağı Caddesi 6, 34367 Istanbul.
What are the opening hours of the South Korean Consulate General in Istanbul?
The South Korean consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 with a midday break.
Is the South Korean Consulate General in Istanbul open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the South Korean consulate general in Istanbul do not include Saturday.
When is the South Korean Consulate General in Istanbul closed?
The South Korean consulate general in Istanbul closes on Turkey’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on the national day of South Korea.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Turkish citizens do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Where is the South Korean embassy in Turkey?
The South Korean embassy is in Ankara, about 351 km from the South Korean consulate general in Istanbul.
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