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Embassy of France in Seoul, South Korea

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Embassy of France in Seoul, South Korea, located at 43-12 Seosomun-ro, Seodaemun-gu. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of France, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    43-12 Seosomun-ro, Seodaemun-gu
    Seoul 03741
    South Korea

  • Telephone

    +82 2 3149 4300

  • Fax

    +82 2 3149 4328

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed

    🕒 Current time in Seoul: 8:07 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 43-12 Seosomun-ro, Seodaemun-gu, the embassy is near key landmarks like Seoul City Hall and Cheonggyecheon Stream. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of France in Seoul, South Korea

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.

  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • Liberation Day: August 15 Flag of South Korea
  • Chuseok: September 24 to September 26 Flag of South Korea
  • National Foundation Day: October 3 Flag of South Korea

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of France in Seoul, South Korea:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths

Visa Requirements

If you hold a South Korean passport, you do not need a visa to enter France.

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 France without a visa. The most common types of France visas are the following.

  • Short stay visas
    • Airport transit visa
    • Business visa
    • Tourist visa
    • Visitor visa
    • Study visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Family visa
    • Work visa
    • Study visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Philippe Bertoux, Ambassador

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 France in neighboring countries or regions of South Korea.

See also

South Korea in France

South Korea has 4 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Seoul City Hall (1.28 km away)

    110 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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  • Cheonggyecheon Stream (1.45 km away)

    Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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  • Myeongdong Shopping Street (1.68 km away)

    Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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  • N Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower) (2.24 km away)

    105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (2.28 km away)

    161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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  • War Memorial of Korea (2.90 km away)

    29 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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This page was last edited on 23 June 2025 at 11:36 PM (EST).

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