Administrative Offices in Seoul

Contact information for the local administrative centres of Seoul, including where to go for residency papers, vehicle registration papers, driving licences and more...

Seoul Global Center

The Seoul Global Center offers counseling, advice and administrative support on all aspects of living to South Korea, as well as social events and business consultancy.

• Seoul Global Center
  At: Seoul Global Center Building, 5th Floor
  Open: Monday to Friday 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-18:00
  Tel: 02 2075 4180

Seoul Global Village Centres

There are seven Global Village Centres in Seoul, based throughout the city. Their primary function is to offer foreigners help in adapting to Seoul, which includes language classes and administrative support.

Seoul Call Center

The Seoul Dasan Call Center has information about services provided by the City of Seoul.

• Tel: 120 (press 1 for service in English)
• For information about the Citizens Helpline

Seoul Global Business Centers

The Global Business Center Yeouido and Global Business Center Gangnam offer seminars, events, and consultations to foreign businesses setting up in Seoul.

Seoul Metropolitan Government

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is divided into 25 districts known as gu. Vehicle registration documents, property registration documents, and marriage certificates are issued in each of the 25 district offices. The e-government website, Hi Korea, is a convenient and efficient service for foreigners living in South Korea.

• Seoul Metropolitan Government
  At: 15 Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
  Tel: 02 120 (press 9 for service in English)
• Hi Korea e-government website

District offices in Seoul

Below are contact details of the district offices (gu) in Seoul.

Immigration Offices

The Immigration Office is the main centre for all visa enquiries as well as for foreign registration cards. Foreigners who plan on staying in Korea for more than 90 days must register at an immigration office. As it can be difficult to reach the relevant person by telephone, it is advisable to visit in person after making an online reservation, which saves time.

• To make an online reservation: Tel: 02 1345
• Seoul Immigration Office (main office)
  At: 121 Mokdongdong-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul
  Tel: 02 2650 6212
  Districts: Anyang, Gwangmyeong, Hanam, Seoul (except for Sejong branch), Seongnam of Gyeonggi-do
• Seoul Immigration Office (Sejong branch)
  At: 2nd Floor SK HUB building, 89-4 Gyeongun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
  Tel: 02 732 6220
  Districts: Dobong-gu, Dongdaemun-gu, Eunpyeong-gu, Gangbuk-gu, Jongno-gu, Jung-gu, Jungnang-gu, Nowon-gu, Seongbuk-gu

Driving Licence Offices

The Driver's Licence Examination Office is responsible for issuing driving licences as well as exchanging a foreign driving licence for a Korean one.

Below are contact details for the Driver's Licence Examination offices in Seoul:

• Dobong Driver's Licence Examination Office
  At: 727 Dong 1-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
  Tel: 02 934 7004
• Gangnam Driver's Licence Examination Office
  At: 52 Tancheon0gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
  Tel: 02 552 8624
• Gangseo Driver's Licence Examination Office
  At: 171 Nambu Beltway, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
  Tel: 02 2661 0357
• Seobu Driver's Licence Examination Office
  At: 438 Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
  Tel: 02 375 7185

• Foreign Registration Card
• Permanent Residency
• National Administration
• Local Administration
• Consular Services