Embassy of South Korea in Kathmandu, Nepal
Embassy of South Korea in Kathmandu, Nepal, located at Ravibhawan. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of South Korea, or find information about the address, online resources, namely the official website and Facebook page, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Embassy Address
Ravibhawan
Kathmandu 44600
Nepal -
Telephone
+977 1 537-0172 / 0417 / 7391, +977 1 538-4972
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Fax
+977 1 537-2041 / 5485
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Email
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Office Hours
Friday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PM(🔒 Closed)Saturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PMTuesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PMWednesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PMThursday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PM🕒 Current time in Kathmandu: 7:20 PM, Friday May 16, 2025
Location Map
Located at Ravibhawan, the embassy is near key landmarks like Kathmandu Durbar Square and Hanuman Dhoka Museum. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Ganatantra Diwas (Republic Day):
May 29
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Memorial Day:
June 06
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Janai Purnima and Raksha Bandhan:
August 09
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Gai Jatra:
August 10
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of South Korea in Kathmandu, Nepal:
- Process passport applications
- Process visa applications
- Notarize certain documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Registration of marriage, birth, and death
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
- Authentication of documents
Visa Requirements
If you hold a Nepalese passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter South Korea.
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to South Korea without a visa. The most common types of South Korea visas are the following.
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A visas
- A-1 (Diplomat)
- A-2 (Government official)
- A-3 (Agreement)
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B visas
- B-1 (Visa exemption)
- B-2 (Tourist/transit)
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C visas
- C-1 (Temporary news coverage)
- C-2 (Short-term business)
- C-3 (Short-term visit)
- C-4 (Short-term employee)
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D visas
- D-1 (Artist)
- D-2 (Students)
- D-3 (Industrial trainee)
- D-4 (General trainee)
- D-5 (Journalism)
- D-6 (Religion)
- D-7 (Supervisor)
- D-8 (Corporate investor)
- D-9 (International trade)
- D-10 (Job Seeking)
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E visas
- E-1 (Professor)
- E-2 (Foreign language instructor)
- E-3 (Research)
- E-4 (Technology transfer)
- E-5 (Professional employment)
- E-6 (Artistic performer)
- E-7 (Designated activities)
- E-8 (Training employment)
- E-9 (Non-professional employment)
- E-10 (Crew employee)
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F visas
- F-1 (Visiting or joining the family)
- F-2 (Resident)
- F-3 (Accompanying spouse/child)
- F-4 (Overseas Korean)
- F-5 (Permanent resident)
- F-6 (Marriage to Korean Citizen)
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G visas
- G-1 (Miscellaneous)
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H visas
- H-1 (Working holiday)
- H-2 (Working visit)
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M visas
- M-1 (Military)
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T visas
- T-1 (Tourist landing)
Head of Mission
Park Tae-Young, Ambassador
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Online Resources
Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of South Korea in neighboring countries or regions of Nepal.
- Dhaka, Bangladesh (Embassy)
- Chittagong, Bangladesh (Honorary Consul)
- New Delhi, India (Embassy)
- Chennai, India (Consulate General)
- Mumbai, India (Consulate General)
- Islamabad, Pakistan (Embassy)
- Karachi, Pakistan (Consulate General)
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Embassy)
Nepal in South Korea
Nepal has 2 representations in the following cities:
Nearby Landmarks
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Kathmandu Durbar Square
(1.80 km away)
Basantapur, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
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Hanuman Dhoka Museum
(1.86 km away)
Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
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Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)
(2.28 km away)
Swayambhu Hill, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
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Rani Pokhari
(2.70 km away)
Jamāl, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
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Garden of Dreams
(3.05 km away)
Tridevi Sadak, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
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Boudhanath Stupa
(7.44 km away)
Boudha, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
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This page was last edited on 25 January 2025 at 11:44 PM (EST).