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South Korea Visa from India

Last reviewed: 15 July 2026 · Verified against current VFS Global India fees

Processing

~7 days

Fee Range

₹3,000 – ₹5,000

Documents

14+ required

VFS Centre

Korean Embassy Delhi

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South Korea Visa — All Types

Each visa type has its own fees, documents, and processing rules. Tap any card for the complete guide.

Short-term visit (Tourism) — C-3-9 sticker visa

South Korea Tourist Visa

Short-stay (C-3-9) tourist visa for Indians visiting South Korea for up to 90 days — sightseeing, sightseeing tours, K-culture trips and short visits. Applied online on the Korea Visa Portal and submitted through VFS Global.

Fee₹3,400StayUp to 90 days per visit (short-term visit, C-3-9)
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Short-term business — C-3-4 sticker visa

South Korea Business Visa

Short-term business (C-3-4) visa for Indians travelling to South Korea for meetings, consultations, contracts, market research or inspection — for stays under 90 days, on an invitation from a Korean company.

Fee₹3,400StayUp to 90 days per visit (short-term business, C-3-4)
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Short-term general visit (Family/Relatives) — C-3-1 sticker visa

South Korea Family / Friends Visit Visa

General-visit (C-3-1) short-stay visa for Indians visiting family or relatives in South Korea for up to 90 days, on an invitation from a relative or friend resident in Korea.

Fee₹3,400StayUp to 90 days per visit (general visit, C-3-1)
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Long-term study — D-2 (degree) / D-4 (training & language)

South Korea Student Visa

Long-term student visa (D-2 degree study / D-4 general training & language) for Indians studying in South Korea for more than 90 days, on a Standard Admission Certificate from a Korean institution.

Fee₹5,100StayMore than 90 days — for the duration of the course/programme (long stay)
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Employment — short-term C-4 / long-term E-series / job-seeker D-10 (informational)Info only

South Korea Work / Employment Visa

Overview of South Korea's employment visa categories (short-term C-4, long-term E-series, job-seeker D-10). SureshotVisa does NOT process Korean work or employment visas — this entry is for information only.

FeeVariesStayVaries by category — C-4 short-term (under 90 days); E-series and D-10 are long-term.
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⚙️ Application Process

1

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2

Prepare Documents

Upload documents to your portal. Our team reviews each one and flags what's missing.

3

VFS Appointment

We book the earliest VFS slot, prepare your file, and brief you for biometrics.

4

Biometrics & Submission

Visit VFS centre for biometrics. Your application is submitted to the embassy.

5

Track & Receive

Track status via your dashboard. Once approved, collect your passport with the visa.

Knowledge Hub

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💡 Important Tips

  • Current South Korea appointment wait is about 1 – 2 weeks — book your VFS slot early to protect your travel date.
  • Allow around 7 days for South Korea — apply 4–6 weeks before you fly.
  • Keep your bank balance healthy — ₹3–5 lakh is a safe range for most short-stay visas.
  • Show strong ties to India (stable job, property, family) — the biggest approval lever.
  • Book refundable flights and hotels until the visa is approved.
  • Buy travel insurance before your embassy / VFS appointment.
  • Carry originals plus photocopies to VFS, and never give false or inconsistent information.

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