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Embassy of South Korea in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Embassy of South Korea in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located at Amr Aldamri Street, Al Safarat Dist., Al Safarat. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of South Korea, or find information about the address, phone, fax, office hours, online resources, namely the official website and Facebook page, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Amr Aldamri Street, Al Safarat Dist., Al Safarat
    Riyadh 12512
    Saudi Arabia
  • Telephone

    +966 11 488 2211

  • Fax

    +966 11 488 1317

  • Email

    [email protected]

  • Office Hours

    Sunday to Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location Map

Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of South Korea in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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.

  • Eid al-Fitr: March 31 to April 02 Flag of Saudi Arabia
  • Independence Movement Day: May 01 Flag of South Korea
  • Buddha's Birthday: May 05 Flag of South Korea
  • Children's Day: May 05 Flag of South Korea

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of South Korea in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:

  • 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 Saudi passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter South Korea.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

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.

  • A visas
    • A-1 (Diplomat)
    • A-2 (Government official)
    • A-3 (Agreement)
  • B visas
    • B-1 (Visa exemption)
    • B-2 (Tourist/transit)
  • C visas
    • C-1 (Temporary news coverage)
    • C-2 (Short-term business)
    • C-3 (Short-term visit)
    • C-4 (Short-term employee)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • G visas
    • G-1 (Miscellaneous)
  • H visas
    • H-1 (Working holiday)
    • H-2 (Working visit)
  • M visas
    • M-1 (Military)
  • T visas
    • T-1 (Tourist landing)

Head of Mission

Choi Byung-Hyuk, Ambassador

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Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Saudi Arabia

Besides Embassy of South Korea in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, South Korea also has 1 representation in the following city of Saudi Arabia:


View All Diplomatic Missions of South Korea in Saudi Arabia

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See also

Saudi Arabia in South Korea

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Local Times and Last Update

  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: 9:50 AM, Thursday March 20, 2025 (Arabian Standard Time)

    Seoul, South Korea: 2:50 PM, Thursday March 20, 2025 (Korea Standard Time)

This page was last edited on 17 March 2024 at 04:17 AM (EST).

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