South Korea visa
South Korea issues short-term visas through consular processing, with decisions based on financial stability, travel history and a clear purpose of visit.
South Korea visa at a glance
Visa type
Sticker visa
Entry
Single, double or multiple entry
Validity
3 months to 5 years
Stay
Up to 90 days per visit
Biometrics
Required for some applicants
Visa types for South Korea
Short-term tourist visa
- Validity
- Single or multiple entry
- Stay duration
- Up to 90 days
Itinerary and funds proof required.
Start application →Business visa
- Validity
- Single or multiple entry
- Stay duration
- Up to 90 days
Invitation letter required.
Start application →Student visa
- Validity
- Course duration
- Stay duration
- Course duration
Admission letter required.
Start application →Documents required for a South Korea visa
Select a category to see exactly what is expected, and how each document should look when you submit it.
Passport
Valid for at least 6 months with blank pages; old passports strengthen the file.
Application form
Korean visa application form, completed and signed.
Photograph
One 35 x 45 mm photo affixed to the form.
Identity proof
Aadhaar or national ID copy along with address proof.
Photo specification
- 35 x 45 mm colour photograph
- White background, taken within the last 6 months
- Ears and full face visible, no headwear
- No glasses, neutral expression
Eligibility requirements
- Clear purpose and matching itinerary
- Stable financial background
- Employment, business or study ties at home
- No record of overstay in Korea
How to apply for a South Korea visa
Profile assessment
We review your finances and history against consular expectations.
Document preparation
Checklist built around your occupation and purpose.
Form and submission
Application completed, verified and filed at the correct centre.
Tracking
Regular updates until passport collection.
Important things to know
- Applicants with a strong travel history to OECD countries often receive longer validity.
- The K-ETA requirement applies separately to visa-exempt nationalities.
- Documents in regional languages need certified English translations.
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