Pakistan
South Korea
South Korea visa for Pakistani citizens
Entry requirement
South Korea requires a visa from Pakistani citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 2 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
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 Pakistan
- Embassy of South Korea in Karachi
29th Street, Karachi
- Embassy of South Korea in Islamabad
Block 13, Street 29, G-5/4, Diplomatic Enclave Ⅱ, Islamabad, Pakistan
All missions of South Korea in Pakistan
South Korea has 2 missions in Pakistan, with its embassy in Karachi.
South Korean citizens travelling to Pakistan
South KoreaPakistan e-Visa Pakistan 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 Pakistan 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Pakistani citizens can stay in South Korea
How long Pakistani citizens may stay in South Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Pakistani citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Korea is applied for online on its official government portal; Pakistani citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Korea’s neighbours for Pakistani citizens
North Korea requires Pakistani citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Pakistan
South Korean citizens need a visa for Pakistan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Pakistan and South Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for South Korea?
South Korea requires a visa from Pakistani citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the South Korean embassy in Pakistan?
The South Korean embassy in Pakistan is in Karachi.
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 Pakistan?
South Korean citizens need a visa for Pakistan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Pakistani citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
No; Pakistani 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.