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Embassy of South Korea in San Salvador, El Salvador

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Embassy of South Korea in San Salvador, El Salvador, located at Calle El Mirador y 87 Av. Norte Edificio Torre Futura, Nivel 14, Local 05, Complejo World Center, Col. Escalón. View address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Calle El Mirador y 87 Av. Norte Edificio Torre Futura, Nivel 14, Local 05, Complejo World Center, Col. Escalón
    San Salvador
    El Salvador

  • Telephone

    +503 2263 9145

  • Emergency Phone

    +503 7609 1117

  • Fax

    +503 2263 0783

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – ⛱️ Father’s Day is on Wednesday (in 7 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in San Salvador: 4:06 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

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.

  • Father’s Day: June 17 Flag of El Salvador
  • Feast of San Salvador: August 6 Flag of El Salvador
  • Liberation Day: August 15 Flag of South Korea
  • Independence Day: September 15 Flag of El Salvador

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of South Korea in San Salvador, El Salvador:

  • 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 Salvadoran 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

Kwak Tae Yeol, Ambassador

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