Nepal
South Korea
South Korea visa for Nepali citizens
Entry requirement
South Korea requires a visa from Nepali citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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
For the tourist visa, South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40, and applications are made on 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 Nepal
South Korea has 1 mission in Nepal, with its embassy in Kathmandu.
South Korean citizens travelling to Nepal
South KoreaNepal Visa on arrival Nepal 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.
Nepali citizens planning a trip to South Korea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Nepali citizens can stay in South Korea
How long Nepali citizens may stay in South Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nepali citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Korea is applied for online on its official government portal; Nepali citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Korea’s neighbours for Nepali citizens
North Korea requires Nepali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Nepal
South Korean citizens receive their visa for Nepal at the border; it covers up to 150 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for South Korea?
South Korea requires a visa from Nepali citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the South Korean embassy in Nepal?
The South Korean embassy in Nepal is in Kathmandu.
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 Nepal?
South Korean citizens receive their visa for Nepal at the border; it covers up to 150 days.
Can Nepali citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
No; Nepali 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.