Diplomatic representation of the Republic of Korea in Australia
Korean Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Canberra represents South Korea in Australia and provides diplomatic and consular services for Korean citizens and other eligible applicants.
Contact details
Contact the Korean Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Canberra is South Korea’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
Consular hours: visa applications are accepted Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Other consular services operate on service-specific hours, so check the current requirements before visiting.
Embassy location
Where is the Korean Embassy in Canberra?
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea is located in Barton, Canberra.
The embassy is located at Suite 3.01, Level 3, 42 Macquarie Street, Barton ACT 2600, Australia.
Visitors requiring consular services should check the applicable service hours and current application requirements before travelling to the embassy.
About the mission
About the Korean Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Canberra is South Korea’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
The embassy represents the Republic of Korea in its official relations with Australia and supports bilateral cooperation in diplomatic, economic, trade, cultural and other areas.
Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and Australia were established in 1961.
South Korea also maintains a network of consular missions in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, together with honorary consular representation in other parts of Australia.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Consular Section of the Korean Embassy provides services for Korean citizens and other eligible applicants within its consular district.
Passports and Korean citizens
Korean citizens can contact the embassy regarding eligible passport services, assistance for Koreans abroad and other citizen-related consular matters.
Visa services
Eligible applicants can submit Korean visa applications through the appropriate Korean diplomatic or consular mission for their place of residence.
Citizenship and documents
The embassy handles eligible citizenship, family registration and notarial matters, subject to the requirements for the particular procedure.
Check your jurisdiction: South Korea divides consular responsibility in Australia between the Canberra Embassy and its missions in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Planning your visit
Visiting the Korean Embassy in Canberra
Check the current service hours and application requirements before attending the embassy.
General embassy business hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm.
The Consular Section publishes separate service hours. Visa applications are accepted Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Visa collection is available from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
Other consular services are generally available from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
Before visiting: check the current requirements for your particular visa, passport, citizenship, family registration or notarial procedure and make any required prior arrangements.
Consular district
Jurisdiction and Consular Responsibilities
South Korea divides consular responsibility in Australia between several diplomatic and consular missions.
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Canberra is responsible for consular matters in the Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania.
The Consulate-General in Sydney handles consular matters for New South Wales and the Northern Territory.
The Consulate-General in Melbourne is responsible for Victoria, while the Korean consular mission in Brisbane handles Queensland.
Applicants should use the Korean mission responsible for their state or territory and check its current application requirements before submitting documents.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the latest official information before travelling to the Korean Embassy in Canberra.
Check your consular district
The Canberra Embassy covers the ACT, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania. Other states and territories are served by Korean consular missions elsewhere in Australia.
Check service hours
Visa applications, visa collection and other consular procedures have different public service hours. Plan your visit around the service you require.
Prepare your documents
Check the current forms, identification, photographs and supporting documents required for your particular visa, passport or other consular procedure.
Important: the embassy closes on designated Australian and Korean public holidays. Check current official information before making a special journey.
Frequently asked questions
Korean Embassy Canberra FAQ
Does South Korea have an embassy in Australia?
Yes. The Republic of Korea maintains a resident embassy in Canberra.
What is the address of the Korean Embassy in Canberra?
The embassy is located at Suite 3.01, Level 3, 42 Macquarie Street, Barton ACT 2600, Australia.
What is the telephone number of the Korean Embassy?
The embassy can be contacted on +61 2 6270 4100.
Who is the Korean Ambassador to Australia?
The current Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Australia is His Excellency Mr Il Park.
What are the embassy’s opening hours?
General embassy hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm.
When can I submit a Korean visa application in Canberra?
The embassy currently accepts visa applications from Monday to Friday between 9:00 am and 12:30 pm.
Which parts of Australia are covered by the Korean Embassy in Canberra?
The Canberra Embassy’s consular district covers the Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania.
Does South Korea have other consular missions in Australia?
Yes. South Korea maintains consular missions in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, as well as honorary consular representation in other parts of Australia.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details, opening hours, consular services and jurisdiction on this page.