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Consulate General of South Korea in San Francisco, California

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Consulate General of South Korea in San Francisco, California, located at 3500 Clay Street. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    3500 Clay Street
    San Francisco, CA 94118
    United States

  • Telephone

    (415) 921-2251

  • Fax

    (415) 921-5946

  • Emergency Contacts

    (415) 265-4859

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in San Francisco: 1:13 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Colorado, Northern California, Utah, and Wyoming.

Location Map

Located at 3500 Clay Street, the consulate is near key landmarks like Palace of Fine Arts and The Painted Ladies. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of South Korea in San Francisco, California

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • Liberation Day: August 15 Flag of South Korea
  • Labor Day: September 7 Flag of United States

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Consulate General of South Korea in San Francisco, California:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter South Korea.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to South Korea without a visa. The most common types of South Korea visas are the following.

  • A visas
    • A-1 (Diplomat)
    • A-2 (Government official)
    • A-3 (Agreement)
  • B visas
    • B-1 (Visa exemption)
    • B-2 (Tourist/transit)
  • C visas
    • C-1 (Temporary news coverage)
    • C-2 (Short-term business)
    • C-3 (Short-term visit)
    • C-4 (Short-term employee)
  • D visas
    • D-1 (Artist)
    • D-2 (Students)
    • D-3 (Industrial trainee)
    • D-4 (General trainee)
    • D-5 (Journalism)
    • D-6 (Religion)
    • D-7 (Supervisor)
    • D-8 (Corporate investor)
    • D-9 (International trade)
    • D-10 (Job Seeking)
  • E visas
    • E-1 (Professor)
    • E-2 (Foreign language instructor)
    • E-3 (Research)
    • E-4 (Technology transfer)
    • E-5 (Professional employment)
    • E-6 (Artistic performer)
    • E-7 (Designated activities)
    • E-8 (Training employment)
    • E-9 (Non-professional employment)
    • E-10 (Crew employee)
  • F visas
    • F-1 (Visiting or joining the family)
    • F-2 (Resident)
    • F-3 (Accompanying spouse/child)
    • F-4 (Overseas Korean)
    • F-5 (Permanent resident)
    • F-6 (Marriage to Korean Citizen)
  • G visas
    • G-1 (Miscellaneous)
  • H visas
    • H-1 (Working holiday)
    • H-2 (Working visit)
  • M visas
    • M-1 (Military)
  • T visas
    • T-1 (Tourist landing)

Head of Mission

Lim Jung-taek, Consul General

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When a South Korean passport expires, it can be renewed at a South Korean embassy or consulate abroad. The renewal process typically requires submitting an application with supporting documents and paying the applicable fees.

Online Resources

Explore the consulate and the services it offers. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Consulate General of South Korea in San Francisco, California, South Korea also has 12 representations in the following cities of United States:


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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

United States in South Korea

United States has representation in the following city:

U.S. Passport Offices

If you are a U.S. citizen and need passport services (apply, renew, or replace a passport), you may visit a nearby passport acceptance facility or agency in San Francisco, CA.

  • San Francisco Passport Agency
  • Marina Station Post Office
  • Noe Valley Station Post Office
Passport offices in San Francisco, CA

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    (12.22 miles away)
    San Francisco
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  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
    (13.37 miles away)
    Oakland
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  • San Jose International Airport (SJC)
    (40.96 miles away)
    San Jose
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