How can I get consular assistance in South Africa?

Visit the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in South Africa at 265 Melk Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria 0181, South Africa, or call the Consular Call Center at (82)2-3210-0404. In an emergency, dial (27)66-332-5897.

🇿🇦 Korean Mission in South Africa

Korean Embassy in South Africa - Address & Contact

Q: What is the phone number of the Korean Embassy in South Africa?

The main phone number is (27)12-460-2508. For emergencies, call (27)66-332-5897 (available 24/7).

Q: Do Korean passport holders need a visa to enter South Africa?

Korean passport holders (Regular Passport) can enter South Africa visa-free and stay for up to 30 days.

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in South Africa

Also covers: The Korean mission in South Africa also handles consular services for 레소토, 보츠와나, 에스와티니.

The Embassy of Korea in Pretoria serves Africa's most industrialized economy and Korea's largest African trading partner. South Africa, the continent's only G20 member, hosts approximately 4,370 Korean residents — the biggest Korean community in Africa — and is home to major Korean corporate operations in manufacturing and retail.

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in South Africa (Pretoria)

Office Name	Embassy of the Republic of Korea in South Africa
Type	Embassy
Address	265 Melk Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria 0181, South Africa
Phone	(27)12-460-2508
Emergency	(27)66-332-5897 (24/7)
Consular Call Center	(82)2-3210-0404
Toll-Free	080-020-0219
Coordinates	-25.773293, 28.226605
Website	http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/za-ko/index.do

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Embassy of the Republic of Korea in South Africa - Location

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Mission contact details as of 2026-11-10 · Source: each mission's official website (overseas.mofa.go.kr)

Diplomatic Relations

1992.12.01.

Exports

$765.0M

Imports

$2,227.0M

Diplomatic relations and trade: MOFA country information (2025 trade figures, checked 2026-11-10)

Entry Requirements

🇰🇷 Korean Citizens Visiting South Africa

Visa-Free Entry (Regular Passport)

Maximum Stay	30 days
Legal Basis	Reciprocity

🇿🇦 South Africa Citizens Visiting South Korea

Citizens of South Africa with regular passports can enter Korea visa-free for short visits such as tourism and stay up to 30 days (basis: reciprocity). Visa-exempt travellers may need a K-ETA before departure; check k-eta.go.kr.

Korea Visa Portal K-ETA Immigration Service

Entry requirements may change without notice. Always check the latest travel advisories on the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs website before traveling.

Entry information checked 2026-11-10 · Sources: MOFA overseas safety travel visa-free list (as of Sep 2026) and travel alert levels; Korea's visa-free entry list (as of Feb 2024) and K-ETA temporary exemption notice (Dec 2025)

South Korea – South Africa Diplomatic Relations

Korea and South Africa established relations in December 1992 following the end of apartheid, and the relationship was elevated to a strategic partnership in 2021. Bilateral ties span automotive manufacturing, mining, energy, and growing cultural exchange driven by the Korean Wave.

Mission status as of 2026-11-10 · Source: MOFA country information

South Korea – South Africa Trade & Economy

South Africa is Korea's largest African trading partner. Korea exported roughly $880 million in 2023 — vehicles, electronics, and steel — while importing about $3.49 billion, largely platinum group metals, iron ore, and coal. Cumulative Korean investment stands at approximately $340 million.

Exports to South Africa

$765.0M

Imports from South Africa

$2,227.0M

Trade values are 2025 figures (MOFA country information, checked 2026-11-10). Figures in the text refer to the year stated in each sentence.

Tips for Koreans Living in South Africa

Around 4,370 Koreans live in South Africa, primarily in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Korean nationals can enter South Africa visa-free for stays up to 30 days. The embassy in Pretoria and consulate in Johannesburg provide full consular services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where is the Korean Embassy in South Africa?

A. The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in South Africa is located at 265 Melk Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria 0181, South Africa.

Q. What is the phone number for the Korean Embassy in South Africa?

A. The main number is (27)12-460-2508. For emergencies, call (27)66-332-5897. The Consular Call Center can be reached at (82)2-3210-0404.

Q. What should I do in an emergency in South Africa?

A. Call the emergency line at (27)66-332-5897 -- it is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also reach the Consular Call Center at (82)2-3210-0404 or the toll-free number 080-020-0219.