South Korea
India
India visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
South Korean citizens receive their visa for India at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indembassyseoul.gov.in
Which India visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times
India’s official site for the tourist visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times.
Indian citizens travelling to South Korea
IndiaSouth Korea e-Visa South Korea visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from South Korea to India, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long South Korean citizens can stay in India
South Korean citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How South Korean citizens apply
South Korean citizens receive the visa for India at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
India’s neighbours for South Korean citizens
China admits South Korean citizens visa-free.
Indian citizens travelling to South Korea
South Korea requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for India?
South Korean citizens receive their visa for India at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in India?
South Korean citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
South Korea requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can South Korean citizens enter India visa-free?
No; South Korean citizens need a visa on arrival in India.
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.