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South Korea
South Korea visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
South Korea requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- South Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at overseas.mofa.go.kr
Which South Korea visa?
C-3 short-term visit visa (C-3-9 ordinary tourist, C-3-1 general)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Fee
- US$40
- Processing time
- Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel
All visa types for South Korea
South Korea’s tourist visa costs US$40 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visa.go.kr. Processing time, as South Korea states it: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days.
South Korean missions in India
- Embassy of South Korea in New Delhi
Chandragupta Marg 9, 110021 New Delhi
- Consulate General of South Korea in Chennai
5th Floor, Bannari Amman Towers, No.29, Dr. Radha Krishnan Road, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004
- Consulate General of South Korea in Mumbai
Dr E Moses Marg, 400018 Mumbai
All missions of South Korea in India
South Korea has 3 missions in India, with its embassy in New Delhi. Consulates: Chennai and Mumbai.
South Korean citizens travelling to India
South KoreaIndia Visa on arrival India visa for citizens of South Korea
Travel advice for South Korea
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from India to South Korea, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Indian citizens can stay in South Korea
How long Indian citizens may stay in South Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indian citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Korea is applied for online on its official government portal; Indian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Korea’s neighbours for Indian citizens
North Korea requires Indian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to India
South Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in India, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
South Korea requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the South Korean embassy in India?
The South Korean embassy in India is in New Delhi; there are also consulates in Chennai and Mumbai.
How much does the South Korea tourist visa cost?
South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for India?
South Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in India, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Indian citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
No; Indian citizens need an e-Visa for South Korea.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.