South Korea Student Visa Fees for Indians (2026, in Rupees)

The amount you actually pay at the counter depends on which Korean office covers your state, because the VFS charge differs between centres. This guide lists every published rupee figure for a long-term student visa, explains why some documents still show older amounts, and flags the costs the fee table leaves out. All amounts are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. For the wider picture of Korean visas from India, see our South Korea visa guide for Indians.

How much is the Korean student visa fee in rupees?

Students in the New Delhi Embassy's jurisdiction apply at the KVAC in New Delhi or Kolkata. The Embassy's INR 5,400 long-term fee applies there too, but the fee and service-charge pages for those two centres were not located, so confirm the service charge with the centre before you go.

Why do some notices show different amounts?

Two changes overlap. The Consulate General in Chennai introduced new fees from 1 June 2025, which put a long-term single-entry visa at USD 60 / INR 5,100. The Embassy's notice of 13 July 2026 replaced that with rupee fees from 1 August 2026: INR 3,600 for up to 90 days, INR 5,400 for more than 90 days and INR 8,100 for multiple entry. If an agent or older blog quotes INR 5,100, it is quoting the superseded notice.

The service charge is the other source of confusion. VFS's own pages for Chennai and Bengaluru say Rs. 1600, while the 2026 checklist PDFs for the same centres say Rs. 1380, and Mumbai-jurisdiction centres charge Rs. 1000. At Chennai and Bengaluru the service fee is paid in cash or by POS, and courier charges are paid in cash or by card at submission.

Is express processing worth the extra cost?

Express makes most sense at Chennai and Bengaluru, where the normal minimum is longest. It comes with conditions:

• At Chennai your travel date must be within 10 to 12 calendar days of submission; at Bengaluru, within 12 to 14 calendar days.
• The Chennai and Bengaluru KVAC asks for a copy of a confirmed air ticket and accommodation, plus a Declaration Form for Express Visa.
• You cannot switch from normal to express after applying.
• Holders of a yellow passport (Identity Certificate) cannot apply for express.
• The KVAC fee table notes that express fees are not returned on rejection.

In the Mumbai jurisdiction there is an extra timing rule. Since 21 September 2026, VFS accepts applications there only if the travel date is within one month of submission.

Which costs are not on the fee table?

The checklists ask for several items that carry their own charges, but no official amount is published for them, so get quotes directly:

• TB test: an original TB test report from a designated lab or hospital.
• Apostille: copies of all academic records and the latest degree, each with an original apostille, and a bonafide certificate with apostille if you are still studying (Chennai and Bengaluru list).
• Photos: two colour photographs (Chennai and Bengaluru), or one 3.5 x 4.5 cm photo with a white background for Mumbai-jurisdiction centres.

There is also no published minimum bank balance. Neither the Chennai and Bengaluru checklist nor the Mumbai-jurisdiction checklist states one; they ask for a recent 6-month bank statement with the bank's original stamp and sign.

What do you submit along with the fee?

The Chennai and Bengaluru study abroad checklist asks for your original passport with more than 6 months' validity, the printed online application form, academic records, the TB report, a Health Condition Form, and from Korea the original Admission Certificate (a scan or photocopy is accepted), a copy of the university's business registration and any sponsorship letter. If your parents or a guardian fund you, add their 6-month bank statement, 2 years' ITR acknowledgement and occupation proof.

Mumbai-jurisdiction centres add a covering letter, your Aadhaar number on the form and an Aadhaar copy. Students under 30 supported by parents submit the parents' original financial documents. D-4-1 language trainees also submit a training plan with the lecture schedule, lecturer profiles and facility details.

Money mistakes to avoid

• Paying express without meeting the travel window. Check the 10 to 12 or 12 to 14 day rule first.
• Going to the wrong centre. Telangana is under the Consulate General in Mumbai, so Hyderabad students use the Mumbai-jurisdiction centre in Hyderabad; Karnataka and Tamil Nadu students use Bengaluru or Chennai.
• Applying too early. The Chennai-jurisdiction centre accepts files no earlier than 89 days before travel.
• Budgeting for a quick retry. After a refusal you may reapply only after three months, and a new application means a new fee.

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Frequently asked questions

Do NIIED scholarship students pay a Korean visa fee?

No. The Chennai and Bengaluru KVAC checklist for NIIED (Korean Government scholarship) students lists the visa fee as gratis. The VFS charge of Rs. 1380 and the optional Rs. 550 courier are still listed.

Is the Korean student visa fee refunded if the visa is refused?

The KVAC fee table states that express fees are not returned on rejection. The pages checked do not describe any refund of the normal fee either, so ask the centre before paying if this matters to you.

How much does a D-4-1 Korean language course visa cost?

The same as a degree visa: the Mumbai-jurisdiction VFS page lists long-term single entry at INR 5400.00 normal and INR 8100.00 express for both D-2 and D-4-1 student visas. D-4-1 applicants also need an apostilled academic document and a training plan.

What fee applies to a Korean study programme shorter than 90 days?

The Embassy's fee table lists INR 3,600 for a short-term single-entry visa of less than 90 days. The KVAC also publishes a separate checklist for short-term student internships, so confirm the category with the centre before applying.