South Korea Tourist Visa for Indians: How to Apply & Requirements

Do Indians need a visa for South Korea?

Yes. Indian citizens must have a valid visa to enter South Korea. Indian passport holders cannot visit the country without getting a visa, whether for tourism or business. South Korea offers a single-entry visa valid for 90 days, which allows you to stay in the country for 30 days.

You can easily apply for a tourist visa for South Korea through Atlys.

Is there a South Korea visa on arrival for Indian passport holders?

No. There is no visa on arrival in South Korea for Indian passport holders. Before going on their trip, Indian citizens must apply for a South Korea visa. They can do this easily online through Atlys.

South Korea visa requirements for Indian passport holders

Here’s the list of documents that you would need to apply for the South Korea visa:

• South Korea visa application form: Duly filled South Korea visa for Indians application form. You must fill the form in block letters with a black or blue pen. It is mandatory to fill out your name and signature on the last page of the application form.

• Passport photographs: Two passport-size coloured photographs recently taken with a white background. The South Korea visa photo size should be 3.5X4.5 cm.

• Valid passport: Original passport with more than 6 months validity, and a copy of the first & last page of the passport to be attached with the application.

• Day-to-day travel itinerary: You must provide detailed travel plans, flight tickets, and hotel reservations (refundable).

• Bank statements: A copy of the bank statement of the last 6 months, an original or a copy with the bank's stamp and signed by the bank authority.

• Income Tax Return (ITR): A photograph of the Income Tax Return of the last 2 years. Suppose you cannot submit any income tax return; you must submit a letter explaining the reason.

• Employment certificate: Employment certificate or a leave letter saying you can take time off.

• Cover letter: Original covering letter or request letter with your signature. If you work or freelance, use your own paper with your name, address, and phone number. If you own a business, use your company's paper with its seal and have the right person sign it.

Atlys streamlines the application process by reducing the paperwork needed. You only need to submit your passport, photograph, flight and hotel details, and bank statement. Atlys can cover the rest.

Visa application jurisdiction

The concept of passport jurisdiction refers to the requirement that your visa application be processed by the embassy or consulate that serves the area where you live. It's not possible to submit your application to an embassy different from the one designated for your region.

When applying for your visa, it is crucial to apply within the correct jurisdiction based on your residence in India. Atlys will facilitate submitting your application to the appropriate South Korean Embassy in New Delhi, Chennai, and Mumbai.

South Korea visa fees for Indians

The South Korean visa fee for Indians is ₹ 3,200.

*The South Korea visa cost for Indians will be charged as per the exchange rate on the day of the application.

South Korea visa application process for Indians

Ensuring clarity and convenience for our readers is our top priority. When obtaining a South Korea tourist visa, you have two options: apply seamlessly through Atlys or take charge of the application process yourself.

How to apply through Atlys

When applying through Atlys for a South Korea visa for Indians, carefully follow these steps:

1. 1

   Visit Altys: Start your South Korea visa application on Atlys.

2. 2

   Upload documents: Submit your digital photo, passport, and other required travel documents.

3. 3

   Pay the fees: Submit your South Korea visa application and pay the visa fee in local currency.

4. 4

   Arrange document pickup: Choose a date for Atlys to collect your passport. All shipments are insured and your passport is stored securely at an Atlys Fulfilment Center.

5. 5

   Atlys submits your application: Atlys will submit your application to the South Korean Embassy.

6. 6

   Visa outcome: Atlys will return your passport with the visa to your home address once the process is completed.

You do not have to visit the embassy in person if you apply through Atlys.

How to apply through the government

When applying through the government, the entire application process is offline. Here’s how the process works:

1. 1

   Visa application form: Download and complete the visa form. Fill it out per the instructions at the top of the form.

2. 2

   Visit the application centre: Depending on the jurisdiction, visit the nearest South Korean Visa Application Centre. You do not need to book an appointment before your visit.

3. 3

   Submit documents: Submit your documents at the centre. Note that the authorities may ask for additional documents.

4. 4

   Pay the visa fee: After completing the process and submitting all the documents, you will be asked to pay the visa fee at the designated counter in cash/card. A 5% surcharge will apply for most international cards for IDR transactions. You can avoid this by using Atlys.

5. 5

   Get the South Korean visa for Indians: Once your visa is approved, collect the visa directly from the centre where you applied.

Atlys makes the South Korea visa application process much easier, avoiding many application steps and needing to apply in person.

Receive your approved South Korea visa for Indians

Once you've submitted your visa application, it enters the processing phase. An application can be easily delayed; therefore, apply as soon as possible.

Through Atlys:

Upon approval of your visa, Atlys will send you a notification confirming its approval. Atlys will securely pick up your visa and passport from the Embassy and deliver it to your doorstep.

Through Government Portal:

Once your visa application is approved, the visa application centre will let you know via mail or SMS. You can then collect your visa and passport from the centre.

Remember to take the receipt issued by the Visa Application Centre and a form of Government identification to collect your documents.

How the approved South Korean visa looks:

South Korea visa information for Indians

How to check your South Korean visa status?

Once you have applied for your South Korea visa for Indians, you can do a visa check online with the following steps:

1. 1

   Visit the official South Korea visa website.

2. 2

   Click on the "Inquiry/Issuance" tab on the homepage.

3. 3

   Under the Search box, click on "diplomatic missions abroad."

4. 4

   Enter the passport number, name, and date of birth to check the status.

If you have applied with Atlys, you can easily check your South Korea tourist visa status on the Atlys app. You will also receive real-time updates.

Processing time for the South Korea visa

The South Korea visa processing time is 25 working days. It is best to apply for your visa to South Korea from India well in advance to provide ample processing time.

Atlys guarantees you will get your visa on time, and the entire process will only take 22 working days.

South Korea visa validity & duration of stay

The South Korea visa for Indians is a single-entry visa valid for 90 days. It allows you to stay in the country for up to 30 days. You must not overstay your South Korea visa as it may result in fines and barring you from entering the country in future.