Embassy of China in Seoul, South Korea

Address

Contact

Phone

(822) 771-9020

Fax

(822) 738-1077

Email

chinaemb_kr@mfa.gov.cn

Website

kr.china-embassy.gov.cn ↗

Facebook

www.facebook.com/chineseembassyinseoul/ ↗

Instagram

www.instagram.com/chinese_embassy_in_seoul ↗

Office hours

Closed: Saturday, Sunday

Consular services

• Process passport applications
• Notarize certain documents
• Legalization of documents

Visa

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

• Crew visa (C)
• Permanent residence visa (D)
• Visit Visa (F)
• Transit visa (G)
• Long-term journalist visa (J1)
• Short-term journalist visa (J2)
• Tourist visa (L)
• Business visa (M)
• Family reunion visa (Q1)
• Family visit visa (Q2)
• Talent visa (R)
• Long-term private visit visa (S1)
• Short-term private visit visa (S2)
• Long-term study visa (X1)
• Short-term study visa (X2)
• Working visa (Z)

Holidays observed

• December 25Christmas Day

Nearby landmarks

• Myeongdong Shopping Street 0.21 km away
  Vibrant shopping district known for K-beauty, street food, and fashion.
• Seoul City Hall 0.62 km away
  Modern glass structure beside the historical city hall, hosting exhibitions and events.
• Cheonggyecheon Stream 0.79 km away
  Restored urban stream with walking paths, waterfalls, and seasonal light displays.
• N Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower) 1.33 km away
  Iconic observation tower atop Namsan Mountain offering panoramic views of Seoul.
• Changdeokgung Palace 2.05 km away
  UNESCO World Heritage Site with a secret garden and beautiful architecture.
• Gyeongbokgung Palace 1.93 km away
  Historic Joseon Dynasty palace featuring traditional architecture, gardens, and royal guards.