South Korean consular representation in Sydney
South Korean Consulate General in Sydney
Find current contact details, location information, opening hours, visa services and consular information for the Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea in Sydney.
Contact information
Contact the South Korean Consulate General in Sydney
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea in Sydney.
Before visiting: different counter times apply to visa lodgement and visa collection. Check the current procedure for your particular consular service before travelling to the Consulate-General.
Location
Where is the South Korean Consulate General in Sydney?
The Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea is located on Level 10 at 44 Market Street in central Sydney.
Before travelling: check the current opening hours, service requirements and any appointment or lodgement instructions that apply to your particular application.
About the mission
About the South Korean Consulate General in Sydney
The Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea in Sydney is a professional South Korean consular mission providing services to Korean citizens and eligible applicants in its consular district.
The mission forms part of the Republic of Korea’s diplomatic and consular network in Australia alongside the Embassy in Canberra and Korean consular representation in Melbourne, Brisbane, Tasmania and Western Australia.
Its responsibilities include consular assistance for Korean nationals, passport and civil documentation services, visa matters and support for economic, cultural and people-to-people relations between Korea and Australia.
The current Consul-General is Mr Yong-jun Choi, who has headed the Sydney mission since 2024.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The South Korean Consulate General in Sydney provides a range of services for Korean citizens and eligible applicants.
Korean passports
Eligible Republic of Korea citizens can obtain passport-related services through the Consulate-General in accordance with current application requirements.
Visas for Korea
The Consulate-General processes eligible visa applications for travel to the Republic of Korea. Lodgement procedures depend on the applicant’s location and visa category.
Certificates and documents
Eligible applicants can obtain specified certificates, notarisation and other consular documentation services provided by Korean overseas missions.
Family and nationality matters
Korean citizens can obtain guidance on eligible family registration, nationality and related administrative procedures.
Overseas Korean services
The Consulate-General assists eligible Korean residents with administrative and consular procedures connected with living abroad.
Emergency assistance
Korean nationals can contact the Consulate-General for consular assistance in eligible emergency situations within its area of responsibility.
Requirements vary: documents, fees, application methods and processing arrangements depend on the service required. Check the current official instructions before lodging an application.
Visitor arrangements
Visiting the South Korean Consulate General in Sydney
The Consulate-General currently publishes general consular office hours from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
For visa services, applications can currently be lodged from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, while visa collection is available from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
The Consulate-General states that consular service is provided to visitors who arrive no later than 4:00 pm.
Application arrangements vary by service. Applicants should review the current instructions for passports, visas, certificates or other procedures before visiting rather than assuming that the same visitor arrangements apply to every service.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the South Korean Consulate General in Sydney
The Republic of Korea’s official Australian mission information assigns the Sydney Consulate-General to New South Wales and the Northern Territory.
Queensland has its own professional Korean consular office in Brisbane. Residents of Queensland should therefore check the current Brisbane Consulate procedures for the service they require.
Official listings differ: Australia’s DFAT listing currently also includes Queensland within Sydney’s jurisdiction, while the Republic of Korea maintains a separate professional Consulate in Brisbane and its own mission information assigns Queensland to that office. Applicants should follow the current instructions of the Korean mission responsible for their place of residence and required service.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the South Korean Consulate General
Check your jurisdiction, the current procedure for your service and the relevant counter hours before travelling to the Sydney office.
Check your service
Passport, visa, certificate and other consular procedures have different application requirements. Review the official instructions for your service first.
Check counter times
Visa lodgement and visa collection have separate counter periods. Do not rely only on the general office hours when planning your visit.
Prepare your documents
Bring all forms, identification, photographs, originals, copies and supporting documents required for your particular application.
Frequently asked questions
South Korean Consulate General in Sydney
Is there a South Korean Consulate General in Sydney?
Yes. The Republic of Korea maintains a professional Consulate-General at 44 Market Street in central Sydney.
Where is the South Korean Consulate General in Sydney?
The Consulate-General is located at Level 10, 44 Market Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia.
How can I contact the South Korean Consulate General in Sydney?
The main telephone number is +61 2 9210 0200. The mission also publishes consyd@mofa.go.kr as its contact email.
What are the office hours?
The Consulate-General currently publishes office hours from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
What are the Korean visa counter hours in Sydney?
Visa applications can currently be lodged from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Visa collection is available from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Who is the South Korean Consul-General in Sydney?
Mr Yong-jun Choi is the Consul-General of the Republic of Korea in Sydney.
Which areas does the Sydney Consulate-General cover?
The Republic of Korea’s current Australian mission information assigns New South Wales and the Northern Territory to Sydney. Queensland has a separate professional Korean Consulate in Brisbane. Australia’s DFAT listing currently also includes Queensland within Sydney’s stated jurisdiction, so applicants should check the Korean mission’s current service instructions for their place of residence.
Can I apply for a South Korean visa in Sydney?
Yes, eligible applicants can lodge Korean visa applications through the Sydney Consulate-General. Application methods and eligibility depend on residence and visa category, so check the current official instructions before applying.
Can Korean citizens obtain passport services in Sydney?
Yes. Passport-related services are among the consular functions provided for eligible Korean citizens, subject to current application requirements.
Does South Korea have other consulates in Australia?
Yes. The Republic of Korea also maintains consular representation in Melbourne, Brisbane, Tasmania and Western Australia.