For Korean residents and travellers in the Malmö area, the Honorary Consulate General of South Korea in Malmö is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Ångbåtsbron 1, 211 20 Malmö, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 40 690 24 01 +46 70 820 35 06 |
| stephan.muechler@icloud.com | |
| Head of Mission | Stephan Müchler, Honorary Consul General |
Opening Hours
According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026), the honorary consulate’s office hours are 08:30–16:00; the days of the week are not specified. Closed on public holidays. Honorary consuls work part-time – confirm by phone first.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Ångbåtsbron 1, 211 20 Malmö.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Malmö do?
South Korea is represented in Malmö by an honorary consul general. Stephan Müchler holds the post, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry. According to the list, the exequatur dates from 2010. The Swedish Foreign Ministry lists office hours (08:30–16:00); as honorary consuls work part-time, confirm before you go. Before travelling there, call +46 40 690 24 01 and e-mail stephan.muechler@icloud.com to check that someone is available.
Malmö lies in Skåne County. Distance to the Korean Embassy in Stockholm: about 515 km.
Swedish travellers should confirm visa requirements for South Korea with the Korean embassy before booking; the Swedish Foreign Ministry publishes travel advice for South Korea but no visa rules for other countries.
Which Korean office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Korean citizens are handled by the Korean Embassy in Stockholm.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Sweden, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Epiphany (6 January), Ascension Day and All Saints’ Day. The Korean national day, 3 October, normally means a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and Midsummer.
Where else is South Korea represented in Sweden?
- Stockholm – Embassy of South Korea
- Gothenburg – Honorary Consulate General
- Malmö – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
- Umeå – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Malmö office
Where do I renew my Korean passport if I live near Malmö?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Korean Embassy in Stockholm.
How can I reach the Malmö honorary office of South Korea?
By phone on +46 40 690 24 01 or by e-mail to stephan.muechler@icloud.com.
Who runs the Korean honorary office in Malmö?
Stephan Müchler, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Since when has Stephan Müchler been honorary consul general?
The Swedish exequatur was granted in 2010, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – List of Honorary Consuls in Sweden (9 October 2026), Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – travel information for South Korea (Sweden Abroad). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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