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Embassy of South Korea in Tehran, Iran

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Embassy of South Korea in Tehran, Iran, located at No.2, West Daneshvar St., Sheikh bahai Ave. Vanak Sq.. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of South Korea, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    No.2, West Daneshvar St., Sheikh bahai Ave. Vanak Sq.
    PO Box 11155-3581
    Tehran
    Iran

  • Telephone

    +98 21 8805 4900 to 4

  • Fax

    +98 21 8805 4899

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 7:30 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM
    Thursday 7:30 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM
    Friday Closed
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday 7:30 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM
    Monday 7:30 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM
    Tuesday 7:30 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed

    🕒 Current time in Tehran: 5:01 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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

Location map of the Embassy of South Korea in Tehran, Iran

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.

  • Tasu'a: June 24 Flag of Iran
  • Ashura: June 25 Flag of Iran
  • Arbaeen: August 4 Flag of Iran
  • Death of Prophet Muhammad and Martyrdom of Imam Hassan: August 12 Flag of Iran

Available Services

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

  • 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 an Iranian passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa 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

Kim Junpyo, Ambassador

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