Visa guide · updated October 2026Do Indians need a visa for South Korea?
Indian passport holders need a visa for South Korea. The single-entry tourist visa (C-3-9) costs INR 3,600 for Indians and takes about 2 weeks.
South Korea visa options for Indians
| Option | Who it is for | Stay and validity | Official fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term tourist visa (C-3-9), single entry | Tourism | Up to 90 days, as granted | INR 3,600 |
South Korea visa fees
| Option | Official fee |
|---|---|
| Short-term tourist visa (C-3-9), single entry | INR 3,600 |
INR 3,600 is the fee the Korean Embassy in New Delhi lists from 1 August 2026 for a single-entry visa of up to 90 days; a single-entry visa for more than 90 days costs INR 5,400 and a multiple-entry visa INR 8,100. The visa application centre adds a service charge.
Documents required
The official source lists these documents:
- Passport
- Visa application form
- Photo
- Flight booking
- Hotel booking
- Bank statement
How to apply
Fill in the visa application form and attach a photo.
Collect your flight booking, hotel booking and bank statements.
Submit at the Korea visa application centre that covers your state. If you live in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh or Telangana, apply through one of the Mumbai consulate’s designated travel agencies instead: walk-in applications there stopped on 1 October 2026.
Collect your passport after about 2 weeks.
Processing time
About 2 weeks.
Visa application centres in India
Korea Visa Application Centres, run by VFS Global, take applications in 4 cities. In the Mumbai consulate’s area you apply through one of its designated travel agencies instead.
Visa application centres
- New Delhi
- Kolkata
- Chennai
- Bengaluru
Mumbai consulate area
If you live in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh or Telangana (the Mumbai consulate’s area), apply through one of the consulate’s designated travel agencies: walk-in applications stopped on 1 October 2026.
- Mumbai
New DelhiKolkataChennaiBengaluruMumbaiCentre list from Korea Visa Application Centre (VFS Global) and the Korean Consulate General in Mumbai, checked on 26 October 2026. Centres open and close, so confirm before you travel to one.
Popular places to visit in South Korea
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Seoul by 라성민, CC BY-SA 3.0; Busan by by lwy, CC BY 2.0; Jeju by J. Patrick Fischer, CC BY-SA 3.0; Gyeongju by Basile Morin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Frequently asked questions
Indian passport holders need a visa for South Korea. The single-entry tourist visa (C-3-9) costs INR 3,600 for Indians and takes about 2 weeks.
Short-term tourist visa (C-3-9), single entry: INR 3,600. INR 3,600 is the fee the Korean Embassy in New Delhi lists from 1 August 2026 for a single-entry visa of up to 90 days; a single-entry visa for more than 90 days costs INR 5,400 and a multiple-entry visa INR 8,100. The visa application centre adds a service charge.
About 2 weeks.
Fill in the visa application form and attach a photo. Collect your flight booking, hotel booking and bank statements. Submit at the Korea visa application centre that covers your state. If you live in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh or Telangana, apply through one of the Mumbai consulate’s designated travel agencies instead: walk-in applications there stopped on 1 October 2026. Collect your passport after about 2 weeks.
From the official sources listed at the end of this page, checked on 26 October 2026. Visa rules and fees change, so confirm them on the official site before you apply.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 26 October 2026. Rules and fees can change, so confirm them before you apply.
- Embassy of the Republic of Korea in India
- Embassy of the Republic of Korea in India: revised visa fee from 1 August 2026
- Korea Visa Portal