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South Korea Embassy and Consulates in Australia
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
South Korea Embassy in Canberra, Australia
113 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla Act 2600, Australia
Phone: +61-2-6270-4100
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 56 minutes)
South Korea Consulate General in Melbourne, Australia
Level 10, 636 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne Vic 3004
Phone: +61-3-9533-3800
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 56 minutes)
South Korea Consulate General in Sydney, Australia
Level 10, 44 Market Street Sydney Nsw 2000
Phone: +61-2-9210-0200 and +82-2-3210-0404
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 56 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Korea may close on the following Australian and South Korean holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 week, 2 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Recreation Day | Monday, November 02 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Melbourne Cup Day | Tuesday, November 03 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Remembrance Day | Wednesday, November 11 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Thanksgiving Day | Wednesday, November 25 | 1 month |
| First Sunday of Advent | Sunday, November 29 | 1 month, 1 week |
| First Day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 05 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Last day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 12 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many South Korean Embassies/Consulates are there in Australia?
South Korea currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in Australia including Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney.
2 - Do Australian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Citizens of Australia (holders of regular passports) can travel to South Korea for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a South Korean visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South Korean embassies in Australia?
The South Korean representative offices in Australia will be closed in observance of the following Australian and South Korean holidays in 2026/2024:
- Halloween (AU & KR) Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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Time in South Korea vs Australia
Seoul, South Korea time is 2:00 hours behind Canberra, Australia
Canberra, Australia
11:04AMWednesday, October 21, 2026
Seoul, South Korea
09:04AMWednesday, October 21, 2026