The Embassy of Korea (Republic) in Athens serves as the main point of contact for south Korean nationals in Greece, handling consular matters and bilateral diplomatic relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Leof. Mesogeion 2, 11527 Athens, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 210 698 40 80 |
| Emergency Hotline | +30 694 611 70 98 |
| gremb@mofa.go.kr | |
| Website | www.overseas.mofa.go.kr/gr-ko/index.do |
| Social Media | |
| Head of Mission | Mr. Ju-seong Lim, Ambassador |
Opening Hours Embassy
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Please note that opening hours may change on public holidays. Contact the embassy to confirm current times.
Location of the Embassy
The embassy location is shown on the map above. Visitors are advised to confirm travel arrangements before their visit.
Who runs the Korean Embassy?
Juseong Lim heads the embassy as ambassador. Three honorary consulates – in Heraklion, Patras and Thessaloniki – support Korean citizens.
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Korean authorities ask for:
Korean passport (new or reissue, at a mission abroad)
- Apply in person at the embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence (often by reservation)
- Application form and one passport photo
- Your most recent previous passport and a copy of its photo page
- Proof of residence status in Greece (visa or residence permit)
- Men aged 25 or over who have not completed military service may need permission from the Military Manpower Administration for travel abroad
Sources: Embassy of the Republic of Korea – applying for (or reissue of) a Korean passport (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Other consulates and embassies in Greece
131 other countries are represented in Greece, among them: Kuwait (embassy), Latvia (embassy), Lebanon (embassy), Libya (embassy), Lithuania (embassy), Luxembourg (embassy), Luxembourg (honorary), Malaysia (honorary), Malta (embassy), Malta (honorary), Mauritius (honorary), Mexico (embassy), Moldova (embassy), Monaco (honorary), Montenegro (embassy), Morocco (embassy), Namibia (honorary), Netherlands (embassy), New Zealand (honorary), Nicaragua (honorary). The full list of all 132 missions is on the overview page for Greece.
Closing days
Like most offices in Greece, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Clean Monday, Orthodox Easter (Good Friday to Easter Monday), the Assumption (15 August) and Christmas. It is usually also closed on South Korea’s national day (3 October).
Emergency assistance
In Greece, the emergency number is 112 (police 100, ambulance 166, fire service 199; tourist police 1571). Greek citizens who need help in South Korea should contact the Greek embassy accredited to the country (listed on mfa.gr).
Diplomatic missions of South Korea in Greece
South Korea in Greece
Measured in a straight line from Athens, the nearest other Korean office is the Honorary Consulate in Patras (about 180 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Athens.
- Athens – Embassy of South Korea (this page)
- Heraklion (320 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Patras (180 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki (300 km) – Honorary Consulate
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Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Corps Diplomatique (17 September 2026), Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs – visas for Greeks travelling abroad (in Greek). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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