South Korea Visa for Indians: Tourist Visa Guide

Complete visa requirements for Indian passport holders

Indian passport holders need a visa before a normal tourist visit to South Korea. Check the current C-3-9 instructions and the Embassy's fee notice effective 1 August 2026.

Visa Requirement
Visa Required

Last verified against official sources: 10 August 2026

Key Information

Stay Duration
As stated on the issued visa and entry permission
Processing Time
Varies by consular jurisdiction and application type
Visa Fee
Check the Embassy's fee notice effective 1 August 2026
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Key Requirements

  • Valid passport and completed Korean visa application
  • Recent photograph meeting the current specification
  • Trip-purpose, accommodation, and itinerary evidence
  • Financial and employment evidence required by the relevant consular office

Step-by-Step Application Process

  1. 1

    Check the Korean mission responsible for your place of residence

  2. 2

    Use the current visa form or e-Form instructions published by that mission

  3. 3

    Gather the C-3-9 tourist documents listed for your jurisdiction

  4. 4

    Submit through the embassy, consulate, or designated channel stated in the current notice

  5. 5

    Pay the fee shown in the notice effective 1 August 2026

  6. 6

    Track the application through the official Korea Visa Portal

Documents Required

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages)
  • Completed visa application form with photograph
  • Recent passport-size photographs
  • Bank statements (last 3 months)
  • ITR (Income Tax Returns)
  • Employment letter or business proof
  • Leave approval from employer
  • Flight bookings (round-trip)
  • Hotel reservations
  • Travel itinerary
  • Travel insurance (recommended)

Pro Tips

  • Use only the official embassy, consulate, Korea Visa Portal, or named application channel
  • Do not rely on a generic minimum bank-balance claim; submit the financial evidence your consular checklist requests
  • If relying on a transit exemption, match the full itinerary against the official acceptable-route examples before booking

Important Notes

  • • K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) does NOT apply to Indians
  • • Indians must obtain visa before travel - no visa on arrival
  • • The Embassy of Korea in India revised visa fees with effect from 1 August 2026; older claims that the tourist visa is free should not be used
  • • A separate B-2 transit exemption exists only for travellers who satisfy the qualifying visa, itinerary, ticket, and immigration-history conditions
  • • Ordinary airside transit and entry into Korea are different situations

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Disclaimer: Visa requirements can change. Always verify with official government sources before making travel plans. VisaHacks provides information for reference only.

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