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South Korea visa for Indians

10-12 Working Days99% approvalExpert pre-checkApply at least 20 Days before you travel

The visa

What you are applying for, exactly as it will be issued.

Type
Tourist visa
Entry
Single Entry Short Term ( 90 Days )
Validity
As per visa
Processing
10–12 days
Apply before
20 Days
Issued by
Embassy of South Korea
Please note
  • Passport Booklet should bear minimum 3 blank pages on either sides.
  • Pending cases will be automatically rejected on the 10th working day.
  • Visas for Maharashtra, Goa, M.P ,Telangana, Gujarat and Daman and Diu passport holders or residents will be applied in MUMBAI.
  • Visas for Karnataka, Kerala, Pondicherry, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu passport holders or residents will be applied in CHENNAI.
  • For rest of the States, the visas will be applied in DELHI.
  • If the travel date is after 15 working days of submission then only the case will be applied in normal category. If the travel is in less than 15 working days after submission then it is mandatory to apply the case in Urgent category.
  • Decision to give express visa is the sole discretion of the Embassy ( depends on case to case basis).

Documents required

Most rejections are paperwork, not eligibility — so a human checks every one of these before it goes in.

0 of 5 readyTick them off as you gather them

  1. Valid passport with at least 6 month validity from the date of travel.

  2. 1 Application Form.

  3. 2 Photograph (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa) 35 x 45 MM with white background.

  4. Covering letter addressed to The Visa Officer Embassy of South Korea.

  5. Proof of Hotel confirmation.

Also needed, depending on what you do

If you are employed
  • Personal IT returns of previous 2 years(Mandatory).(in case Applicant unable to provide the same, pax to provide the reason separately on the Company Letter Head)
  • Personal latest 6 months Bank Statement with Applicant name (in case Applicant unable to provide the same, pax to provide the reason separately on the Company Letter Head).
  • Last 1 year salary slips
  • Declaration Form to be signed by the applicant. (Please refer to our visa form section for downloading this form).
  • Occupation proof:
  • In case of Employee – Typed Employment Certificate on company letter head (Please find attached the Specimen in Form Section) and 6 months Salary slip with Indian company stamp.
  • In case applicant is the proprietor / owner of the company-: Photocopy of Business Registration Certificate ,Cover letter on companies letter head ,company`s Original 3 month`s bank statement (with bank seal and signature), proof of paid income tax (for 3 years), company memo, partnership deal, establishment license or proprietorship etc are required.
  • If the applicant is sponsored – proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation by completing a national form of the Schengen State concerned (seethe website of the Member State of destination)
If you are a student
  • For student- leave letter / report card issued from School and ID is required.
If you are retired
  • If the applicant is retired- Proof of retirement, pension statements for the last three months; – proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business.

How it works

You do step one. We do the rest.

  1. 01

    Pick your visa type

    The price shown is the total — embassy fee and service charge together.

  2. 02

    Send your documents

    One pass. We tell you straight away if anything is missing.

  3. 03

    We pre-check and submit

    A visa officer reads every page before it reaches the embassy.

  4. 04

    Track and collect

    Updates at every stage, then the visa back to you.

Frequently asked

Do I need a visa to visit South Korea?

* Citizens of many countries (e.g., the US, Canada, EU nations) can enter **visa-free** for short stays (typically 30–90 days). * Others must apply for a visa in advance.

What types of visas does South Korea offer?

* **Tourist Visa (C-3-9)** – For short-term visits (up to 90 days). * **Business Visa (C-3-4)** – For business-related activities. * **Student Visa (D-2, D-4)** – For studying in South Korea. * **Work Visa (E-2, E-7, etc.)** – For employment in various fields. * **Spouse Visa (F-6)** – For those married to a Korean citizen. ###

What is the K-ETA, and do I need one?

* The **Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA)** is required for travelers from visa-free countries. * It must be applied for **online before arrival** and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years.

How long does it take to process a South Korean visa?

* **Tourist visas** take about **5–15 business days**. * **Work & student visas** may take longer, depending on documentation.

Can I extend my South Korea visa?

* Some visas (e.g., student, work) can be extended through the **Korea Immigration Service**. * Tourist visas generally **cannot** be extended unless under special circumstances.

Are there any recent changes to South Korea's visa policy?

* South Korea has expanded **K-ETA eligibility** to more countries. * Some visa-free agreements were **suspended or reinstated** due to COVID-19. * New **Hallyu (K-Culture) visa** is being introduced for long-term stays related to Korean culture industries.

Total · per person₹6,780Apply online