The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Vienna is the Republic of Korea’s diplomatic mission to Austria. Korean citizens living in Austria turn to its consular section for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Gregor-Mendel-Straße 25, 1180 Vienna, Austria |
| Telephone | +43 1 478 19 91 |
| Fax | +43 1 478 10 13 |
| austria@mofa.go.kr | |
| Website | website no longer available (checked October 2026) |
| Head of Mission | Sang Wook Ham, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| Telephone | +43 1 478 19 91 +43 1 478 19 91 0 +43 1 586 38 76 +49 30 260 65 0 |
| austria@mofa.go.kr koremb-ge@mofa.go.kr |
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| Website | website no longer available (checked October 2026) |
Opening Hours – Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may differ on public holidays. Please confirm before your visit.
Location of the Embassy
About the Korean Embassy in Vienna
The current head of mission is Ambassador Sang Wook Ham, in office since October 2022. According to the Austrian diplomatic list, the embassy has 22 diplomatic staff.
Which Korean office is responsible for me?
The consular section in Vienna is responsible for Korean citizens in all of Austria. Four honorary consulates (Graz, Innsbruck, Linz and Salzburg) can help with information and some formalities, but passports are normally issued by the embassy.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Citizenship and residence register matters
Ask the embassy about fees and processing times before you apply – they are not listed by the Austrian Foreign Ministry.
Documents checklist
What Korean citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Korean government information:
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 Austria (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 Vienna
162 other countries are represented in Vienna, among them: Kosovo (embassy), Kosovo (honorary), Kuwait (embassy), Kyrgyzstan (embassy), Laos (embassy), Latvia (embassy), Lebanon (embassy), Lesotho (honorary), Libya (embassy), Liechtenstein (embassy), Lithuania (embassy), Lithuania (honorary), Luxembourg (embassy), Malaysia (embassy), Maldives (honorary), Mali (honorary), Malta (embassy), Mauritius (honorary), Mexico (embassy), Moldova (embassy). The full list of all 163 missions is on the overview page for Austria.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Austrian public holidays and on the Korean national holiday (3 October). Opening hours can also change in the summer period.
Diplomatic missions between the Republic of Korea and Austria
The Republic of Korea in Austria
Measured in a straight line from Vienna, the nearest other Korean office is the Honorary Consulate in Graz (about 140 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Vienna.
- Vienna – Embassy of the Republic of Korea (this page)
- Graz (140 km) – Honorary Consulate (Styria)
- Innsbruck (390 km) – Honorary Consulate (Tyrol Ohne Beglaubigungs-; Paß- and Sichtvermerksbefugnis)
- Linz (160 km) – Honorary Consulate (Upper Austria)
- Salzburg (250 km) – Honorary Consulate (Salzburg)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Vienna
In which district is the Korean Embassy in Vienna?
At Gregor-Mendel-Straße 25, 1180 Vienna (18th district, Währing).
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Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA) – diplomatic and consular list, website no longer available (checked October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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