Seoul Visa Guide
Complete visa requirements for Indian passport holders
Last updated: April 2026
Key Information
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
Visit Korean Embassy website (New Delhi) or Consulate (Mumbai)
- 2
Download and complete visa application form
- 3
Gather all required documents
- 4
Book appointment at Korean embassy/consulate
- 5
Submit application in person with documents
- 6
Provide biometric data if required
- 7
Pay service charges (no visa fee)
- 8
Wait 5-15 days for processing
- 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
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2-3 weeks before travel
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