Yes, India passport holders need a valid visa to visit the Korea for tourism purposes. You must be outside Korea when you apply for the tourist visa. Also, you cannot work in Korea with the tourist visa. 

Indian Citizens can apply for an e-visa prior to their visit, which is a convenient and efficient way to obtain the necessary travel authorisation without visiting an embassy or consulate.

Yes, It is easy to get the Korea visa for Indian Citizens but it's important to ensure that the accurate information is provided during the visa application process and you chose the right visa to cover your travels.

1. Passport: A scanned copy of your passport, valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date in Korea. Ensure that your passport also has at least one blank page. 
   

2. Photograph: A recent passport-size coloured photograph meeting the Korea visa photo requirements.

Here are eligibility criteria for Korea visa for Indian Citizens:

• You should be living outside Korea.

• Must have a valid passport (valid for at least 6 months).

• Foreigners who entry Korea must comply with the country Immigration and Law requirements.

• You shouldn’t be on the list of people temporarily banned from entering Korea.

Here's how to apply for a Korea tourist visa online through Atlys:

1. Visit Atlys: Start your Korea visa application on Atlys. 

2. Upload documents: Take a selfie for the photo and click a picture of passport or upload the photograph and passport copy from the device storage. 

3. Provide details: Enter your requested personal and passport details. 

4. Review and pay: Review your visa application, check out, and pay the applicable Korea visa fees. 

5. Get your visa: While you await your visa approval, you can actively track its status on the Atlys app. Upon approval, Atlys will notify you via email with your Korea visa attached. Remember to print the e-visa to carry while entering the country.

At Atlys, your documents are encrypted multiple times and are inaccessible to anyone else. We do not sell your data to third parties.

Yes, you can apply for Korea e-visas for your family or group members in a single application session on Atlys. Atlys streamlines the process and allows you to manage all visa applications simultaneously. However, each member’s details, including passport information and photographs, must be provided during the application process.

Once approved, the Korea e-visa will be accessible from Atlys' my profile dashboard. Please ensure you have a printout when travelling to Korea.

You can check your Korea visa status here. If your country is not present here, then you can directly check on the Korea official visa website.

Common reasons for Korea visa rejections include incomplete or inaccurate documentation, lack of proof of strong ties to your home country and insufficient financial proof.

Yes, you can reapply for a Korea visa after rejection.

Here are a few points you can keep in mind to ensure that your Korea visa application is approved:

1. Provide the accurate information in the visa application. Personal details like name, date of birth etc; provided must match the details present in the passport 

2. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months and have sufficient blank pages.

3. It is important to submit recent passport-sized photographs that meets the Korea visa requirements

No, entering the Korea the exact date is not mandatory. You can enter Korea on any date between the arrival date and exit date stated on your e-visa. Please note that earlier entries are also not allowed.