Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Korea
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According to the information provided by China visa applicants, TravelChinaGuide.com kindly inform you: China visa rule has changed since July 1, 2010 for non-Korean applicants in South Korea. Foreigners who want to apply for visas to China, he/she must provide the alien registration card in South Korea with at least 6 months remaining validity. Diplomatic and Official/Service passport holders are excluded.
Ambassador: Mr. Zhang Xinsen Address: 54, Hyoja-Dong, Jongno-GU, Seoul, 110033, Korea
Tel: +82-2-7381038
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, 13:30-17:30, Monday-Friday (except holidays) Email: chinaemb_kr@mfa.gov.cn
Website: http://kr.china-embassy.org/kor/ (Korean Version)
Consular OfficeAddress: 50-7, No.2 Street, Namsan-dong, Chung-gu, Seoul
Automatic Answer Tel: +82-2-060-7045004 (Enquiry for Passport, Visa, Notarization & Authentication)
Manual Tel: +82-2-7567300, 7550453, 7550456 (Enquiry for Consular Protection & Overseas Chinese Affairs, Passport, Visa, Notarization & Authentication)
The manual answering service is available during 09:00-12:00, 13:30-17:30,working days.
Office Hours:
Application Time:09:00-11:30, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
13:30-15:30, Monday-Thursday (except holidays)
Pick-up and Payment: 09:00-11:30, Monday-Friday (except holidays) For Overseas Chinese Affairs & Consular Protection:09:00-11:30, Monday-Friday
13:30-17:00, Monday-Thursday
Consular Districts of Chinese Embassy/Consulates in South Korea| Embassy/Consulate General | Consular Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Embassy of China in Seoul | Seoul, Inchon, Taejon, Kyonggido, Kangwondo, Chungchong Puktodo, Chungchong Namdo |
| Consulate General of China in Busan (Pusan) | Busan (Pusan), Taegu, Ulsan, Kyongsang Namdo, Kyongsang Puktodo |
| Consular Office of China in Gwangju (Kwangju) | Cheju-do, Gwangju (Kwangju), Cholla Namdo, Cholla Puktodo |
Visa FeesThe embassy only accepts Cash as means of payment if you are individual applicant. The Checks and Credit Cards are not accepted. Please pay for your visa when you pick it up.
1. Regular Visa Fee per Person (the Currency is in Korean Won)
| Visa Types | Korean Citizens | American Citizens | Citizens of Other Countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Entry Visa | 35,000 | 190,000 | 35,000 |
| Double-Entry Visa | 53, 000 | 190,000 | 53,000 |
| Multi-Entry Visa with 6-month Validity | 70,000 | 190,000 | 70,000 |
| Multi-Entry Visa with 12-month Validity | 100,000 | 190,000 | 105,000 |
| Group Visa | 15,000 | 170,000 | N/A |
2. Expedited Service Fee per Person
The regular processing time of a visa is 4 working days. For urgent cases, you can apply for the expedited service. In addition, more money will be charged as following:
Required Documents for Applying Tourist/Family Visit Visa (L Visa)
1. Applicants' original passport and the copy of Identity Card.
2. One properly completed Visa Application Form with one recent passport photo attached on it. Applicants should write clearly their address and telephone on the Visa Application Form. If applicants want to stay in China for more than 30 days, please write the name, address and telephone of their relatives or friends in China.
3. Hotel reservation, two-way flight tickets or through flight ticket.
4. Non-Korean applicants should provide Alien Registration Cards which entitle them to reside in South Korea for an extended period of time.
Important Notice on Methods Change of Individual Visa Application
1. From September 1, 2007, the Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in Seoul, South Korea has not accepted individual application for Tourist (L) Visa, Business (F) Visa, Work (Z) Visa, Student (X) Visa, Residence (D) Visa, Transit (G) Visa and Crew (C) Visa. Therefore, Korean Citizens and other aliens in South Korea have to apply for China visa (Hong Kong Visa is not included) through travel agencies authorized by China Embassy in Seoul. Please refer to the website http://kr.china-embassy.org/chn/lsqz/ls_qz/ls_qz_13/t229558.htm (Korean Version) to see the list of designated travel agencies.
2. The Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in Seoul still accepts the individual applications of the following categories of people. (They can also apply for China visa by travel agencies authorized by Chinese embassy)
(1) Diplomatic/Service Passport Holders of the Republic of Korea
(2) Holders of ROK Ordinary Passport and the note issued by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of ROK
(3) Personnel and their family members of other countries' diplomatic missions, international institutes or organizations in ROK
(4) Journalist Visa Applicants
(5) Hong Kong Visa applicants
3. Those who apply for Hong Kong Visa and China Visa at the same time still need go to Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in Seoul. The service fee of travel agencies authorized by Chinese embassy should be not more than 20, 000 won. If they charged you more money, you can send the embassy email (consulate_korea@mfa.gov.cn).
The Map of Chinese Embassy in South Korea
Address of Chinese Embassy: 54, Hyoja-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea
Transport:
1. Take Subway Line No.3 and get out at Exit No.3 of Gyeongbokgung Subway Station, then walk along Jahamun Tunnel about 10 minutes.
2. Take Bus No. 7022 or 7018 and get off at Hyoja-dong Stop, then walk about 1 minute.
Address of Consular Office: 50-7, No.2 Street, Namsan-dong, Chung-gu, Seoul, Korea
Transport:
Take Subway No.4 Line, exit at Exit No.3 of Myeong-dong Subway Station, then walk about 400 meters (437.4 yards) toward Namsan. The Consular Office is close to the Ticket Office of Namsan Cable Car Station.
Please contact Embassy of South Korea in China if korean are in troubles there.
Other China Embassies in Asia:
China Embassy in Sri Lanka China Embassy in Syria
China Embassy in Tajikistan China Embassy in Thailand
The regular processing time of a visa is 4 working days. For urgent cases, you can apply for the expedited service. In addition, more money will be charged as following:
| 2 working days processing | KRW 24,000 (for individual applicant) KRW 26,000 (for group visa applicant) |
Required Documents for Applying Tourist/Family Visit Visa (L Visa) 1. Applicants' original passport and the copy of Identity Card.
2. One properly completed Visa Application Form with one recent passport photo attached on it. Applicants should write clearly their address and telephone on the Visa Application Form. If applicants want to stay in China for more than 30 days, please write the name, address and telephone of their relatives or friends in China.
3. Hotel reservation, two-way flight tickets or through flight ticket.
4. Non-Korean applicants should provide Alien Registration Cards which entitle them to reside in South Korea for an extended period of time.
Important Notice on Methods Change of Individual Visa Application1. From September 1, 2007, the Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in Seoul, South Korea has not accepted individual application for Tourist (L) Visa, Business (F) Visa, Work (Z) Visa, Student (X) Visa, Residence (D) Visa, Transit (G) Visa and Crew (C) Visa. Therefore, Korean Citizens and other aliens in South Korea have to apply for China visa (Hong Kong Visa is not included) through travel agencies authorized by China Embassy in Seoul. Please refer to the website http://kr.china-embassy.org/chn/lsqz/ls_qz/ls_qz_13/t229558.htm (Korean Version) to see the list of designated travel agencies.
2. The Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in Seoul still accepts the individual applications of the following categories of people. (They can also apply for China visa by travel agencies authorized by Chinese embassy)
(1) Diplomatic/Service Passport Holders of the Republic of Korea
(2) Holders of ROK Ordinary Passport and the note issued by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of ROK
(3) Personnel and their family members of other countries' diplomatic missions, international institutes or organizations in ROK
(4) Journalist Visa Applicants
(5) Hong Kong Visa applicants
3. Those who apply for Hong Kong Visa and China Visa at the same time still need go to Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in Seoul. The service fee of travel agencies authorized by Chinese embassy should be not more than 20, 000 won. If they charged you more money, you can send the embassy email (consulate_korea@mfa.gov.cn).
The Map of Chinese Embassy in South KoreaAddress of Chinese Embassy: 54, Hyoja-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea
Transport:
1. Take Subway Line No.3 and get out at Exit No.3 of Gyeongbokgung Subway Station, then walk along Jahamun Tunnel about 10 minutes.
2. Take Bus No. 7022 or 7018 and get off at Hyoja-dong Stop, then walk about 1 minute.
Address of Consular Office: 50-7, No.2 Street, Namsan-dong, Chung-gu, Seoul, KoreaTransport:
Take Subway No.4 Line, exit at Exit No.3 of Myeong-dong Subway Station, then walk about 400 meters (437.4 yards) toward Namsan. The Consular Office is close to the Ticket Office of Namsan Cable Car Station.
Please contact Embassy of South Korea in China if korean are in troubles there. Other China Embassies in Asia: China Embassy in Sri Lanka China Embassy in Syria
China Embassy in Tajikistan China Embassy in Thailand
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