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South Korea Visa for Indians: Fees, Documents & Processing Time
Everything you need to apply for South Korea from India — the real government fees, our service charges, the documents, and honest guidance from a dedicated case manager.
Visa fees and rules verified on 13 July 2026
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South Korea visa fees & timelines
| Visa type | Government fees | Our fee | Processing | Validity | Entries | Max stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | Tourist visa fee — short-term single-entry (C-3-9, up to 90 days) ₹3,400Consular/government fee, effective 1 June 2025 and still current in 2026. It is the INR equivalent of the USD 40 fee, converted at the consulate's stated peg of 1 USD = 85 INR (confirmed on the official Chennai consulate notice). Normal processing; express processing is ₹5,950. Excludes the separate VFS Global service charge (~₹1,380), which is not a government fee. | ₹5,000 + 18% GST = ₹5,900 | About 10 working days | 3 months to enter (single entry) | — | Up to 90 days |
| Business visa | Short-term single-entry visa (up to 90 days) — the C-3-4 short-term business visa is charged this rate ₹3,400Korea sets its government/consular visa fee by length of stay and number of entries, not by visa purpose, so a C-3-4 short-term business visa (single entry, stay under 90 days) is charged the short-term single-entry rate: INR 3,400 (base KRW 60,000). Double entry: INR 5,950; multiple entry: INR 7,650; long-term single entry (over 90 days): INR 5,100. Revised with effect from 1 June 2025 by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. | ₹5,000 + 18% GST = ₹5,900 | About 10 working days for complete applications (longer if an interview or extra documents are requested) | 3 months single entry; 6 months double; up to 5 years multiple, if approved | — | Up to 90 days per entry |
Government and VFS fees are paid directly to the authorities in the local currency shown and are subject to change at the discretion of the concerned consulate or embassy; our service fee is in INR and includes appointment booking. No consultant can guarantee a visa — the decision rests with the embassy or consulate.
What you'll need
Document checklists
Tourist visa — document checklist
- Passport valid at least 6 months beyond travel with two blank pages, plus copies of its first and last pages
- One recent colour photograph, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background
- Korea visa application form completed on the Korea Visa Portal (www.visa.go.kr), printed and signed
- Cover letter stating the purpose and plan of the trip
- Confirmed return/flight tickets
- Confirmed hotel or accommodation booking for the full stay
- Day-by-day travel itinerary
- Employment certificate and leave letter (if employed); business registration/GST (if self-employed); or bonafide certificate (if a student)
- Personal bank statements for the last 6 months
- Income tax returns (ITR) for the last 2 years
- Copy of Aadhaar card
Business visa — document checklist
- Passport valid at least 6 months beyond the intended stay, with two blank pages, plus a photocopy of the first and last pages and any old passports
- Completed Korean visa application form (printed and signed) with one recent colour photograph, 35mm x 45mm, white background
- Invitation letter from the Korean host company stating the applicant's details, purpose and dates of visit, and the Korean company's contact and financial responsibility
- Business Registration Certificate of the Korean host company, issued within the last 3 months
- Covering / request letter from the Indian applicant's employer on company letterhead describing the purpose of travel
- Proof of employment (employment certificate) or, for business owners, the applicant's own company registration and GST documents
- Financial documents: last two years' income tax returns (ITR) and personal bank statements for the last six months
- Copy of the applicant's Aadhaar card, required from Indian applicants
- Flight tickets and hotel booking or accommodation details for the trip
How it works
Three steps, one dedicated case manager
1
Honest case review
We assess your profile candidly and recommend the visa route that actually fits your trip.
2
Expert forms & document review
We complete and double-check every form and paper, so nothing weakens your case.
3
Appointment, prep & tracking
We book the appointment, prepare you for the interview, and track it to the decision.
Client reviews
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