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Ambassador: Mr. Xing Haiming
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
 

Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in South Korea

Address: 50-7, No.2 Street, Namsan-dong, Chung-gu, Seoul
Automatic Answer Tel: +82-2-060-7045004 
Manual Tel: +82-2-7567300, 7550453, 7550456
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)
Collection and Payment: 09:00-11:30, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
 

Consular Districts of the Embassy/Consulates

 
Embassy/Consulate General Consular Jurisdiction
Embassy of PRC in Seoul Seoul, Inchon, Taejon, Kyonggido, Kangwondo, Chungchong Puktodo, Chungchong Namdo
Consulate General of PRC in Busan (Pusan) Busan (Pusan), Taegu, Ulsan, Kyongsang Namdo, Kyongsang Puktodo
Consular Office of PRC in Gwangju (Kwangju) Cheju-do, Gwangju (Kwangju), Cholla Namdo, Cholla Puktodo
 

Notice on Changes of Individual Visa Application Methods

From January 24th, 2014, applicants with ROK passport or other foreign passport in ROK are required to apply for Chinese visa (visas to China's Hong Kong are not included) through Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC):

CVASC in Seoul

1. (Seoul Square)
Address: 6th Floor, Seoul Square building, 416 Hangang-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, the Republic of Korea
Tel: 1670-1888/02-6260-8888       
Fax: 02-6260-8855 
E-mail: seoulsquarecenter@visaforchina.org

2. (Namsan Square)
Address: 3rd Floor, Namsan Square, 60-1, Choongmu-ro 3ga, Joong-gu, Seoul, the Republic of Korea
Tel:02-750-7800
Fax:02-750-9696
E-mail: namsansquarecenter@visaforchina.org

Office hours
Monday - Friday (except public holidays)
 9:00 am-3:00 pm. (Submission of applications)
 9:00 am-4:00 pm. (Collection and payment)
Note: Express applications should be submitted before 11:30 a.m.

For applicants who hold diplomatic, service passport holder of ROK; ordinary passport holders with note verbal issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of ROK; members and their relatives of other countries' diplomatic missions, international institutions and international organizations to ROK; and congressman visa applicants, they can either submit application directly to the Consular Section of the Chinese Embassy or through the designated travel agencies. 
 

Fees ( in Korean Won)

Koreans

Types Regular Express Rush Postal
Single Way
Postal
Double Way
3-month Single Entry 55,000 89,000 110,000 60,000 65,000
6-month Double Entry 73,000 107,000 128,000 78,000 83,000
6-month Multi-Entry 90,000 124,000 145,000 95,000 100,000
12-month Multi-Entry 190,000 224,000 245,000 195,000 200,000

US citizens

Types Regular Express Rush Postal
Single Way
Postal
Double Way
Single / Double / Multiple Entries 190,000 224,000 245,000 195,000 200,000

Canadians

Types Regular Express Rush Postal
Single Way
Postal
Double Way
Single / Double / Multiple Entries 110,000 144,000 165,000 115,000 120,000

Serbians

Types Regular Express Rush Postal
Single Way
Postal
Double Way
Single / Double / Multiple Entries 23,000 57,000 78,000 28,000 33,000

Romanians

Types Regular Express Rush Postal
Single Way
Postal
Double Way
3-month Single Entry 105,000 139,000 160,000 110,000 115,000
6-month Double Entry 135,000 169,000 190,000 140,000 145,000
6-month Multi-Entry 190,000 224,000 245,000 195,000 200,000
12-month Multi-Entry 190,000 224,000 245,000 195,000 200,000

Bulgarians

Types Regular Express Rush Postal
Single Way
Postal
Double Way
3-month Single Entry 100,000 134,000 155,000 105,000 110,000
6-month Double Entry 140,000 174,000 195,000 145,000 150,000
6-month Multi-Entry 180,000 214,000 235,000 185,000 190,000
12-month Multi-Entry 260,000 294,000 315,000 165,000 270,000

Citizens of Other Countries

Types Regular Express Rush Postal
Single Way
Postal
Double Way
3-month Single Entry 55,000 89,000 110,000 60,000 65,000
6-month Double Entry 73,000 107,000 128,000 78,000 83,000
6-month Multi-Entry 90,000 124,000 145,000 95,000 100,000
12-month Multi-Entry 125,000 159,000 180,000 130,000 135,000

Note:
1. The regular processing time is 4 working days; express service takes 2 working days; rush service takes one working day; postal service takes 10 working days.
2. This CVASC accepts cash, debit Card, Credit Card and cheque. Travel agencies can also pay by remittance. If you apply by post, make the payment through remittance.
 

The Map of the Embassy

Address: 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.

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- Last updated on May. 18, 2023 by Brenda Lian -
Questions & Answers on China Embassy in South Korea
Asked by Manuela from ITALY | May. 18, 2023 13:55Reply
Chinese L visa
Hello, my name is Manuela.
I'm un italian passport holder I will be in south korea in June and July and I would like to know if is possible fore to apply for a chinese visa in Seoul.
Thanks in advance
Answers (1)
Answered by Rita | May. 18, 2023 20:21
00Reply


It's not very east if you don't hold a long-term resident permit of Korea.
Asked by zuri mohammad jawad from AFGHANISTAN | Mar. 20, 2023 00:32Reply
visa
i am zuri mohammad jawad i wont to go china canton fair
now i am south korea 01080945161
i wont come embassy
what i need to bring
thanks
Answers (1)
Answered by Vicky | Mar. 21, 2023 17:59
00Reply


You need to bring your passport, application form, invitation letter of canton fair. Before going, fill in the application form online and make an appoinment. The documents are received by China Visa Application Service Center, not the embassy.
Asked by Zyu Hou Liu (Richard) from USA | May. 28, 2021 16:15Reply
I am a US citizen & I have a L Visa. How to get a medical certificate to board to China from Korea.
I am a US citizen & I have a L Chinese Visa, I will be in Korea from July to September, then I would like to visit China in September. Please tell me what is requirements to get a medical certificate to board a flight to China. I finished & completed COVID-19 Vaccination Moderna !st & 2nd dose on April 10,2021. I would like to know where to get the necessary test and summit the result in Korea in order to get health code.
Thanks & best regards,
Richard
Answers (1)
Answered by Christine | Jun. 01, 2021 01:34
00Reply


One thing to clear: only China visas issued on or after March 28, 2020 are valid at present.
You need to get an Exit/Entry Health Declaration Form of the People's Republic of China before entering and it is available on the official website of the General Administration of Customs of P.R. China.

For more details, please see: www.travelchinaguide.com/china-travel-restrictions.htm
Asked by Pablo from SOUTH KOREA | May. 19, 2021 18:45Reply
I need to take the physical examination for foreigners in order to get my visa.
The employer just told me. Which hospital should I go to? This is 2021
Answers (1)
Answered by Bruce | May. 25, 2021 00:55
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You may write to seoulsquarecentervisaforchina.org to get a full list.
Asked by Tasneem from SOUTH KPREA | Apr. 08, 2021 18:33Reply
Chinese vaccine in South Korea
I am a South African citizen presently in South Korea on an E2 visai. I am a qualified teacher with a degree in Education. I need to travel to China to work there. Where can I obtain the Chinese vaccine in South Korea for Chinese visa application.

Answers (1)
Answered by Sabrina | Apr. 18, 2021 20:18
00Reply


You can contact the Chinese visa application center or Chinese embassy or consulate in South Korea to ask about this.
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