Embassy of South Korea to the Holy See
Embassy of South Korea to the Holy See, located at Via della Mendola 109. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of South Korea, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Embassy Address
Via della Mendola 109
00135 Rome
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Telephone
(+39) 06 331 4505-06, (+39) 06 331 1695
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Fax
(+39) 06 331 4522
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Email
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Office Hours
Wednesday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PMThursday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PMFriday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PMTuesday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PMStatus: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 12:30 PM
🕒 Current time in Rome: 11:42 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
Located at Via della Mendola 109, the embassy is near the key landmark Vatican Museums. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of South Korea to the Holy See:
- 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
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
OH Hyunjoo, 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.
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of South Korea in neighboring countries or regions of Holy See.
- Tirana, Albania (Honorary Consul)
- Hadžići, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Honorary Consul)
- Sofia, Bulgaria (Embassy)
- Zagreb, Croatia (Embassy)
- Nicosia, Cyprus (Honorary Consul)
- Athens, Greece (Embassy)
- Thessaloniki, Greece (Honorary Consul)
- Heraklion, Greece (Honorary Consul)
- Patras, Greece (Honorary Consul)
- Rome, Italy (Embassy)
- Milan, Italy (Consulate General)
- Florence, Italy (Honorary Consul)
- Palermo, Italy (Honorary Consul)
- Lisbon, Portugal (Embassy)
- Bucharest, Romania (Embassy)
- Belgrade, Serbia (Embassy)
- Ljubljana, Slovenia (Honorary Consul)
- Ljubljana, Slovenia (Embassy)
- Madrid, Spain (Embassy)
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (Consulate)
- Ankara, Turkey (Embassy)
- Istanbul, Turkey (Consulate General)
Nearby Landmarks
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Vatican Museums
(4.69 km away)
Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City
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Sistine Chapel
(5.09 km away)
Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City
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St. Peter's Basilica
(5.17 km away)
Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City
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Castel Sant'Angelo
(5.23 km away)
Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00193 Rome, Italy
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Colosseum
(7.54 km away)
Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Rome, Italy
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Villa Borghese
(5.59 km away)
Piazzale Napoleone I, 00197 Rome, Italy
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This page was last edited on 19 July 2025 at 05:02 AM (EST).