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Seoul Visa Guide

Complete visa requirements for Indian passport holders

Visa Requirement
Visa Required

Last updated: November 2025

Key Information

Stay Duration
Up to 90 days (depending on visa type)
Processing Time
5-15 working days
Visa Fee
No visa fee for single-entry tourist visa (only service charges apply)
Popular With
K-pop fans and young travelers

Key Requirements

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
  • Passport with 2+ blank pages
  • Bank balance of ₹1.5-2 lakhs showing financial stability
  • Bank statements (last 3 months)
  • Employment proof or business documents
  • Confirmed flight bookings

Step-by-Step Application Process

  1. 1

    Visit Korean Embassy website (New Delhi) or Consulate (Mumbai)

  2. 2

    Download and complete visa application form

  3. 3

    Gather all required documents

  4. 4

    Book appointment at Korean embassy/consulate

  5. 5

    Submit application in person with documents

  6. 6

    Provide biometric data if required

  7. 7

    Pay service charges (no visa fee)

  8. 8

    Wait 5-15 days for processing

  9. 9

    Collect passport with visa

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

  • Apply at least 2-3 weeks before travel
  • K-pop concert tickets or show bookings strengthen application
  • Show detailed Seoul itinerary - Myeongdong, Gangnam, palaces, etc.
  • Bank balance of ₹1.5-2 lakhs is sufficient for tourist visa
  • Previous international travel helps but not mandatory
  • Korean embassy in New Delhi and consulate in Mumbai handle applications
  • South Korea is increasingly popular with Indian millennials and Gen Z
  • Consider applying for multiple-entry visa if planning repeat visits

Important Notes

  • • K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) does NOT apply to Indians
  • • Indians must obtain visa before travel - no visa on arrival
  • • Single-entry tourist visa is FREE (no visa fee), only service charges
  • • Transit visa available for specific routes (96-hour stay in some cases)
  • • South Korea is popular with K-pop and K-drama fans
  • • Visa approval depends on showing strong ties to India

Official Source

Visit official website

Best Time to Apply

2-3 weeks before travel

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