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Embassy of Italy in Seoul, South Korea

Embassy of Italy in Seoul, South Korea, located at 3rd Floor, Ilshin Building, 98 Hannam-daero, Yongsan-gu. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Italy, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    3rd Floor, Ilshin Building, 98 Hannam-daero, Yongsan-gu
    Seoul 04418
    South Korea
  • Telephone

    +82 2 750 0200, +82 2 750 0201

  • Emergency Phone

    +82 10 2242 0491 (strictly for use in emergency situations such as accidents, arrests, urgent health issues, and similar circumstances.)

  • Fax

    +82 2 797 5560

  • 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

    🕒 Current time in Seoul: 6:51 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 3rd Floor, Ilshin Building, 98 Hannam-daero, Yongsan-gu, the embassy is near key landmarks like N Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower) and War Memorial of Korea. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Italy 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.

  • Assumption of Mary: August 15 Flag of Italy
  • 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 Italy 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
  • Authentication of documents
  • Emergency consular assistance

Visa Requirements

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

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

  • Uniform Schengen Visas (USV)
  • Limited Territorial Validity Visas (LTV)
  • Long sojourn or "national" Visas (NV)

Head of Mission

Emilia Gatto, Ambassador

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Passport Services

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Notarial Services

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Consular Assistance

Italian diplomatic missions offer consular assistance and protection to Italian citizens residing or traveling abroad. This includes assistance in emergencies, such as accidents, illnesses, or legal issues.

Visa Services

Italian embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Italy.

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in South Korea

Besides Embassy of Italy in Seoul, South Korea, Italy also has 1 representation in the following city of South Korea:

  • Busan (Consular Agency)

View All Diplomatic Missions of Italy in South Korea

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Italy in neighboring countries or regions of South Korea.

See also

South Korea in Italy

South Korea has 4 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

  • N Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower) (2.21 km away)

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

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  • War Memorial of Korea (2.49 km away)

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

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  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) (3.28 km away)

    281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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  • Myeongdong Shopping Street (3.55 km away)

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

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  • Lotte World Tower (9.00 km away)

    300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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  • Changdeokgung Palace (4.71 km away)

    99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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