The Embassy of South Korea in Warsaw represents South Korea in Poland and serves Korean citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Szwoleżerów 6, 00-464 Warsaw, Poland |
| Telephone | +48 22 559 29 00 |
| koremb_waw@mofa.go.kr | |
| Head of Mission | Jun Youl Tae, Ambassador |
| National Day | 3 October |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the Polish Foreign Ministry’s list of foreign missions (September 2026). Check the embassy’s website or call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Szwoleżerów 6, 00-464 Warsaw.
- Opening hours: not published in the Polish Foreign Ministry’s list of foreign missions (September 2026) – check the embassy’s website or call before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
The embassy and its network in Poland
Jun Youl Tae heads the embassy as ambassador; the Polish protocol list gives 28 May 2025 as the date of the presentation of credentials.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Korean passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
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 Poland (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.
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Visa and entry information for Polish citizens
Polish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in South Korea (up to 90 days), according to the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs; a valid passport is required. The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the current entry rules in its travel advice (in Polish); check it before booking.
Closing days
Like most offices in Poland, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Corpus Christi and All Saints’ Day (1 November) and on South Korea’s national day (3 October). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
Korean nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +48 22 559 29 00. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. In Poland, the emergency number is 112. Polish citizens who need help in South Korea should contact the Polish embassy or consulate responsible for the country; the Polish Foreign Ministry’s Odyseusz service lists the contacts and lets travellers register their trip.
Diplomatic missions of South Korea in Poland
South Korea in Poland
- Warsaw – Embassy of South Korea (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of South Korea in Warsaw
What is the address of the Korean Embassy in Poland?
At Szwoleżerów 6, 00-464 Warsaw.
Who is the ambassador of South Korea to Poland?
Jun Youl Tae, who presented credentials on 28 May 2025, according to the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Is the Korean Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of South Korea is 3 October; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do I need a visa for South Korea with a Polish passport?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of diplomatic missions in Poland (28 September 2026), Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for South Korea (Odyseusz). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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