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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 Jade | Aug. 10, 2023 21:17Reply
China visit from South Korea
Hello I am Irish and I currently hold an E-2 visa, living and working in South Korea. I want to vivit China for a vacation. How would I go about this process? What documents do I need and where would I get them?
Answers (1)
Answered by Eva | Aug. 11, 2023 00:00
00Reply


The documents are different for different types of visas. For L tourist type, the documents are passport, application form, your South Korea stay permit, round-trip flight tickets and hotel orders or an invitation letter from China entity. You need to fill in the application form online (cova.mfa.gov.cn) and make an appointment online to submit the doucments to China Visa Application Service Center at your place.
Asked by RAYAN MERGHANI AHMED MAHJOUB from SUDAN | Jul. 11, 2023 22:08Reply
question regarding visa
Hello I am Rayan, I am Sudanese, I live in Korea on a student visa, and I got an scholarship from UCAS University in China, I want to apply for the visa, what are the required documents?
Thanks!!!
Answers (1)
Answered by Molly | Jul. 13, 2023 00:02
00Reply


Generally, you need to prepare the following documents:
1. Valid Passport for at least six months with blank pages.
2. Application Form
3. Recent Photo
Affix one recent passport style color photo with full face, front view, no hat, and against a plain light background onto the application form.
4. Admission Notice
Original and a copy of Admission Notice from the Chinese university or school.
5. JW201 or JW202 Form - for X1 application only
Asked by Mong from USA | Jul. 03, 2023 00:45Reply
US Citizen visiting Korea want to visit China
Hello I am a US Citizen with a US passport and I will be visiting Korea, can I get a Visa to visit China as a Tourist?
Answers (1)
Answered by Ivy | Jul. 03, 2023 18:09
00Reply


You mean get the visa in Korea? I'm afraid it's not an easy thing. You'd better get one in your homecountry beforehand.
Asked by Charlotte from SOUTH KOREA | Jun. 08, 2023 01:17Reply
Visa process
Hi,
How long does it take for the visa to be processed, If I chose by postal service how long would it take?
this is if I go by regular application
Answers (1)
Answered by James | Jun. 08, 2023 18:19
00Reply


It usually takes about 10 working days if you having submitted all the requirements if using regular service.
Asked by szajagottlieb from UNITED STATES | Jun. 06, 2023 17:40Reply
US 20 year old in Korea in June/July needs visa for University Games in Chengdu in later July
Hello,
My daughter is a member of the USA archery team delegation going to the World University Games in China this year. She will be training in S. Korea from June 14th until July 21st. There is not enough time to get a visa in the United States as she is leaving shortly for S. Korea (June 14th). She already has an invitation letter from China. What are her next steps in terms of filling out the application for visa and then making an appointment at the Visa Center in Seoul,Korea?
Answers (1)
Answered by Lily | Jun. 06, 2023 23:28
00Reply


Next, she should submit all the required documents to the visa center on appointed dates in person. The documents include valid passport, a completed Visa Application Form with a recently-taken color passport photo, valid certificates of legal stay provided by the relevant authorities (must for those applying in a third country), and the invitation letter from China.
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