Irish Embassy for South Korea - Address / Phone Number

Irish Embassy in South Korea

Address: Leema Bldg. 13F., 42, Jongro 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul  110-755
City: Seoul (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +9 hours)
Tel.: (02) 721 7200
Fax: (02) 774 6458
Emergency tel.: (822) 721-7200
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00 - 12.30 and 13.30 - 17.00  

The relationship between Ireland and Korea is a strong and positive one with a growing potential for trade and investment opportunities. These two countries share many of the same perspectives and policies on the international issues and global challenges and work closely together in the UN and other international organisations.  

Consular services provided by the Embassy:

• Passport services;
• Visa services;
• Assistance in cases of emergency;
• Authentication of documents;
• A certified copy of an Irish driver's licence;
• Citizenship services;
• Legalising documents;
• Marriage abroad.

With a view to preventing identity theft and the circulation of falsified passports, there are additional safeguards for the passport application procedure for those adults seeking to replace a lost or stolen passport. From 17 January 2011, adult applicants in this category are required to submit the following additional evidence in support of their passport application:

• A completed and suitably witnessed passport application form and four photographs, (two of which must have the application form number written on the reverse and be signed by an approved witness);
• The Passport Service reserves the right to contact witnesses as required. Passport applicants should therefore note that where it is not possible to make contact with those witnessing applications, then it is likely that the application will be rejected.
• The long form birth certificate of the applicant and a civil marriage certificate, if appropriate, and evidence of entitlement to Irish citizenship, where applicable;
• Additional form of photo-identification; e.g. certified copy of a drivers licence, work ID; student card; social club membership; passport from other country etc.;
• Documentary evidence to show use of name, e.g. payslips; records of unemployment or disability payment; bank statement; college registration etc.; and
• Evidence of residency at the application address, e.g. utility bills; official correspondence from public or private sector etc.

Holders of South Korean passports do not need an entry visa for Ireland.   The Embassy is closed on public holidays.