Embassy of South Korea in London
Today 09:00–12:00, 14:00–16:00- Address
- 60 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AJ
- Phone
- +44 20 7227 5500
- Website
- overseas.mofa.go.kr
- Head of mission
- Heung Chong Kim
South Korea
United Kingdom
South Korean Embassy & Consulates in the United Kingdom
- 1 embassy
- 1 honorary consulate
South Korea is represented in the United Kingdom by 3 missions: an embassy in London, an honorary consulate in Edinburgh and 1 other office. British citizens can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days.
Map: South Korea’s 3 missions in the United Kingdom
Map: South Korea’s 3 missions in the United Kingdom
South Korean Embassy in London
South Korea has its embassy in London, the capital; the address on record is 60 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AJ. The head of mission on record is Heung Chong Kim. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Consulates
South Korean honorary consulates in the United Kingdom
- Honorary Consulate of South Korea in Edinburgh
5 Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 8EJ
South Korea has an honorary consulate in Edinburgh; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.
South Korea visa for British citizens
United KingdomSouth Korea Visa-free, 90 days South Korea visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
South KoreaUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of South Korea
British citizens can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days.
The United Kingdom’s missions in South Korea
Missions of the United Kingdom in South Korea (1)
In return, the United Kingdom has an embassy in South Korea, in Seoul.
Good to know
South Korea in the United Kingdom
Worldwide, South Korea has 218 missions in 127 countries; 3 of them are in the United Kingdom.
Travel to the United Kingdom for South Korean citizens
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days. In the United Kingdom, South Korean citizens can turn to the South Korean embassy for passports and emergency help.
When South Korean missions in the United Kingdom are closed
South Korean missions in the United Kingdom close on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of South Korea, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South Korean embassy in the United Kingdom?
The South Korean embassy is in London, at 60 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AJ.
Does South Korea have consulates in the United Kingdom?
No career consulate is on record, but South Korea has an honorary consulate in Edinburgh.
Do British citizens need a visa for South Korea?
British citizens do not need a visa for South Korea: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Does the United Kingdom have an embassy in South Korea?
Yes, the United Kingdom has its embassy in Seoul.