Embassy of United Kingdom in Seoul

If you are living or residing in Seoul and planning a trip to United Kingdom, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of United Kingdom in Seoul.

This information is for:

  • South Korean passport holders living in Seoul
  • British passports traveling/working or living in Seoul
  • Foreign passports currently residing in Seoul

Embassy Information

Address: Seoul Sejong-Daero 19-Gil 24 Seoul Jung-Gu 04519 South Korea
Phone: +82 (0)2 3210 5500
Fax: +82 (0)2 725 1738
Email: Enquiry.Seoul@fco.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-seoul
Office hours: Monday to Thursday: 09:00-12:30 / 13:30-17:15 ; Friday: 09:00-12:30 / 13:30-17:00
Current time in Seoul 13:42 PM Thursday, October 30 2025-10-30 (GMT +0900)
Current time
in London (United Kingdom)
04:42 AM Thursday, October 30 2025-10-30 (GMT +0000)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

  • Issuance/renewal of passports
  • Document notarization
  • Issuing visas to United Kingdom
  • Offering assistance in case of emergencies for British citizens

Fast Facts:

  • Distance: The distance between Seoul and London is 8683.57 km (5395.72 miles). The average travel time is 18 hours 5 minutes.
  • Time difference: Seoul is 9:00 hours ahead of London. When the time is 13:42 on October, Thursday 30 in Seoul, it is 04:42 on October, Thursday 30 in London

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Distance from city center 0.26 km ( 0.16 miles)
Nearest airport Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Distance to airport 15.11 kms

Office Hours

Date Office hours Note
Thursday (Today, October 30, 2025) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:00 Open now
Friday (October 31, 2025) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:00
Saturday (November 01, 2025) Closed
Sunday (November 02, 2025) Closed
Monday (November 03, 2025) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:00
Tuesday (November 04, 2025) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:00
Wednesday (November 05, 2025) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:00

Upcoming holidays:

  • Halloween: Oct. 31, 2025 (Next 10 hours, 18 minutes)

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. Where is the embassy of United Kingdom located?

It is located at Seoul Sejong-Daero 19-Gil 24 Seoul Jung-Gu 04519 South Korea. Coordinates: (126.9745909, 37.5673104).

2. How do I contact the United Kingdom Embassy in Seoul?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +82 (0)2 3210 5500. The working hours are from Monday to Thursday: 09:00-12:30 / 13:30-17:15 ; Friday: 09:00-12:30 / 13:30-17:00 except official holidays in United Kingdom and South Korea.

3. Is the embassy open now?

Yes, it is open now and it will close in 3 hours 18 minutes. The current time in Seoul is 13:42.

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