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France Embassy and Consulates in South Korea
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Seoul, South Korea
30 Hap-Dong Seodaemun-Gu Seoul 120-030 South Korea
Phone: + 82.2 3149 4300
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following South Korean and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Seollal Holiday | Monday, February 16 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Seollal | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Seollal Holiday | Wednesday, February 18 | 4 weeks |
| Independence Movement Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Arbor Day | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in South Korea?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Korea including and Seoul.
2 - Do South Korean citizens need a visa for France?
Citizens of South Korea (holders of regular passports) can travel to France for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a French visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in South Korea?
The French representative offices in South Korea will be closed in observance of the following South Korean and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Valentine's Day (KR) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (3 weeks, 3 days)
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Paris, France time is 8:00 hours behind Seoul, South Korea
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