Embassy of South Korea in Canberra, Australia
Embassy of South Korea in Canberra, Australia, located at Level 3, 42 Macquarie Street. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of South Korea, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Embassy Address
Level 3, 42 Macquarie Street
Barton, ACT 2600
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Telephone
+61 2 6270 4100
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Fax
+61 2 6273 4839
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Email
- [email protected] (general inquiries)
- [email protected] (passport, military, citizenship, and services for Koreans abroad)
- [email protected] (visa services)
- [email protected] (emergency assistance)
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Office Hours
Monday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PMTuesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PMWednesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PMThursday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PMFriday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PMSaturday ClosedSunday Closed
Location Map
Located at Level 3, 42 Macquarie Street, the embassy is near key landmarks like Old Parliament House and Parliament House. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Liberation Day:
August 15
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Chuseok:
September 24 to September 26
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National Foundation Day:
October 3
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Hangul Day:
October 9
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of South Korea in Canberra, Australia:
- 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 Australian passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter South Korea.
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.
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A visas
- A-1 (Diplomat)
- A-2 (Government official)
- A-3 (Agreement)
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B visas
- B-1 (Visa exemption)
- B-2 (Tourist/transit)
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C visas
- C-1 (Temporary news coverage)
- C-2 (Short-term business)
- C-3 (Short-term visit)
- C-4 (Short-term employee)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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G visas
- G-1 (Miscellaneous)
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H visas
- H-1 (Working holiday)
- H-2 (Working visit)
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M visas
- M-1 (Military)
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T visas
- T-1 (Tourist landing)
Head of Mission
ADML (Retd) Seungseob Sim, Ambassador
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Online Resources
Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Additional Missions in Australia
Besides Embassy of South Korea in Canberra, Australia, South Korea also has 3 representations in the following cities of Australia:
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of South Korea in neighboring countries or regions of Australia.
- Suva, Fiji (Embassy)
- Tamuning, Guam (Consulate)
- Wellington, New Zealand (Embassy)
- Auckland, New Zealand (Consulate)
- Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (Embassy)
Australia in South Korea
Australia has representation in the following city:
Nearby Landmarks
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Old Parliament House
(0.92 km away)
18 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia
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Parliament House
(1.02 km away)
Parliament Drive, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre
(1.04 km away)
King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia
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National Gallery of Australia
(1.15 km away)
Parkes Place East, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia
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National Arboretum Canberra
(4.94 km away)
Forest Drive, Molonglo Valley ACT 2611, Australia
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Mount Ainslie Lookout
(4.02 km away)
Mount Ainslie Drive, Ainslie ACT 2602, Australia
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Nearby Airports
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Canberra Airport (CBR)
(5.38 km away)
Canberra
Important External Websites
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