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Consulate General of South Korea in Istanbul, Turkey

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Consulate General of South Korea in Istanbul, Turkey, located at Askerocağı Cad. Süzer Plaza, No:6, Kat:4, 34367, Elmadağ/Şişli. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    Askerocağı Cad. Süzer Plaza, No:6, Kat:4, 34367, Elmadağ/Şişli
    Istanbul
    Turkey

  • Telephone

    +90 212 368 8368

  • Fax

    +90 212 320 7413

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 2:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Istanbul: 12:36 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of South Korea in Istanbul, Turkey

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.

  • Democracy and National Unity Day: July 15 Flag of Turkey
  • Liberation Day: August 15 Flag of South Korea
  • Victory Day: August 30 Flag of Turkey
  • Chuseok: September 24 to September 26 Flag of South Korea

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Consulate General of South Korea in Istanbul, Turkey:

  • 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 a Turkish 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

Woo Sung Lee, 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

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Additional Missions in Turkey

Besides Consulate General of South Korea in Istanbul, Turkey, South Korea also has 1 representation in the following city of Turkey:


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