Korea (Republic) Embassy Belgrade

About the Embassy of South Korea in Serbia

The ambassador is Hong Geun Jeong, according to the Diplomatic List of the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (29 September 2026); the ministry’s Precedence List (14 September 2026) gives 17 August 2026 as the date credentials were presented. The office is in the capital, Belgrade, about 12 km in a straight line from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport.

The Diplomatic List of the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (29 September 2026) also lists: Commercial Office of the Embassy (KOTRA): VIG Plaza, 7th Floor, Trešnjinog cveta 1, tel. +381 11 311 0860, beograd@kotra.rs.

Do Korean citizens need a visa for Serbia?

Citizens of South Korea with ordinary passports do not need a visa for visits to Serbia of up to 90 days, according to the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ visa regime page. Serbia is not part of the Schengen area and applies its own visa rules.

Documents checklist

Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Korean sources:

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 Serbia (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 Belgrade

94 other countries are represented in Belgrade, among them: Kuwait (embassy), Latvia (honorary), Lebanon (embassy), Libya (embassy), Madagascar (honorary), Malaysia (embassy), Mexico (embassy), Mongolia (honorary), Montenegro (embassy), Morocco (embassy), Myanmar (embassy), Namibia (honorary), Netherlands (embassy), North Macedonia (embassy), Norway (embassy), Pakistan (embassy), Palestine (embassy), Peru (honorary), Philippines (honorary), Poland (embassy). The full list of all 95 missions is on the overview page for Serbia.

Closing days

Serbia’s non-working public holidays are New Year (1 and 2 January), Orthodox Christmas (7 January), Statehood Day (15 and 16 February), Orthodox Easter from Good Friday to Easter Monday, Labour Day (1 and 2 May) and Armistice Day (11 November). If a state holiday falls on a Sunday, the next working day is off. In 2027 Orthodox Easter falls on 2 May, which is also the second day of Labour Day, so offices close from 30 April to 4 May 2027. The embassy may also close on South Korea’s national day (3 October).

Emergency assistance

In Serbia, dial 112 for any emergency, 194 for an ambulance, 193 for the fire service and 192 for the police (UK Foreign Office travel advice for Serbia). Serbian citizens who need help in South Korea can contact the Embassy of Serbia in Seoul or the consular department of the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (+381 11 306 8268, okp@mfa.rs).