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South Korea Visa from India (2026) — C-3 Tourist Visa Guide
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South Korea has become one of the most popular new destinations for Indian travellers, driven by K-drama, K-pop, and Seoul's rise as a cultural capital. Indian passport holders need a C-3 short-stay visa to visit, which costs around ₹3,500 and takes 7-15 working days to process.
K-ETA vs C-3 visa — what's the difference?
The K-ETA (Korean Electronic Travel Authorization) is a visa-waiver scheme available to some nationalities, but not to Indian passport holders. Indians must apply for a proper C-3 visa through the Korean Consulate in India (via VFS Korea in major cities). The K-ETA is irrelevant to Indian applicants.
C-3 visa types
- C-3-1 General Visa — Up to 90 days, single-entry, for general tourism
- C-3-9 Group Tourism — For approved tour operators with group bookings
- C-3-4 Short-Term Business — For short business meetings and conferences
Documents required
- Passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages)
- Completed visa application form
- One recent colour photograph (3.5x4.5 cm)
- Flight itinerary
- Hotel bookings
- Bank statements last 3 months
- ITR last 2 years, Form 16
- Employment letter + leave approval
- Cover letter with travel purpose
- Travel insurance
Fees and processing
| Item | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Consulate fee | ~₹3,500 |
| VFS service fee | ~₹1,400 |
| Visank service fee | ₹5,500 |
| Total via Visank | ₹10,400 |
Standard processing is 7-15 working days. Peak seasons (cherry blossom season in March-April, autumn in October-November) extend this timeline significantly.
Frequently asked questions
?Is K-ETA available for Indian passport holders?
?How much is a South Korea visa from India?
?How long does a Korea visa take?
?Do I need travel insurance for a Korea visa?
?Can I get a multi-entry Korea visa?
?What's the Korea visa success rate from India?
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