# South Korea visa for Indian citizens > Indian citizens apply for a South Korea visa through VFS Global and the embassy. The published fee for Short Term Single Entry (less than 90 days) — normal is INR 3600.00. Processing time (Normal — Chennai): 25 working days minimum (excluding day of submission) Application locations listed include New Delhi (Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Connaught Place), Kolkata (Kasba), Mumbai, Chennai (Ramee Mall, Teynampet) and Bengaluru (J.P. Nagar). Sources checked on October 10, 2026. Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/south-korea Sources checked on: 2026-10-10 Applies via: VFS Global + embassy VFS Global: https://www.visaforkorea-ce.com/visa-type.html Embassy / official site: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/in-en/wpge/m_2660/contents.do ## Overview Indian nationals must apply for a Korean visa through the Visa Portal (www.visa.go.kr) and the Korean Visa Application Centre (KVAC) operated by VFS Global: confirm visa type and documents, fill out and print the e-Form on the Visa Portal, submit it at the KVAC, then check status on the Visa Portal. Jurisdiction: Embassy in New Delhi (VFS New Delhi and Kolkata), Consulate General in Mumbai (Mumbai consulate or designated agencies; a Mumbai notice says all applications must be submitted through the KVAC operated by VFS Global), Consulate General in Chennai (VFS Chennai and Bengaluru). Incomplete applications are not accepted at the counter; after a refusal you may reapply only after three months. Applications can be made no earlier than 89 days before travel (Chennai-jurisdiction VFS site). ## Visa fees - **Short Term Single Entry (less than 90 days) — normal:** INR 3600.00 — VFS KVAC (Chennai/Bengaluru) page. Consulate notice effective 1 June 2025 lists USD 40 / INR 3,400 (1 USD = 85 INR). - **Long Term Single Entry (more than 91 days) — normal:** INR 5400.00 — Consulate notice (1 June 2025): USD 60 / INR 5,100 - **All Multiple Entry Visa — normal:** INR 8100.00 — Consulate notice (1 June 2025): USD 90 / INR 7,650 - **Express — Short Term Single Entry (up to 90 days):** Rs. 6300/- — Consulate notice (1 June 2025): USD 70 / INR 5,950. Express fees not returned on rejection. - **Express — Long Term Single Entry (more than 90 days):** Rs. 8100/- — Consulate notice (1 June 2025): USD 90 / INR 7,650 - **Express — Multiple Entry Visa:** Rs. 11700/- — Consulate notice (1 June 2025): USD 130 / INR 11,050 - **Courier charge (optional):** Rs. 550 per person (inclusive of all taxes) — Charges paid in cash / card at the time of submission **Service fee:** Rs. 1600 per person (inclusive of all taxes) per VFS KVAC visa-type page; the 2026 tourist-sightseeing checklist PDF lists 'VFS Charge Rs. 1380' ## Documents required ### All applicants - Original Passport with more than 6 months' validity - Recently taken 2 passport sized colour photographs - Duly filled online visa application form (e-Form from www.visa.go.kr, printed) - From Korean inviter (Embassy New Delhi page): invitation letter (photo/scanned copy allowed, no attestation) with invitee and inviter details and seal/signature; photocopy of Certificate of Business Registration of inviting company (employee certificate if inviter is an individual) - From Indian applicant (Embassy New Delhi page): business registration certificate (business owner) or employee certificate; Income Tax Return (recent 2 years); bank statement (recent 6 months) ### Short Term Tourist Visa — sightseeing (less than 90 days), Chennai/Bengaluru KVAC checklist - Occupation proof or employment proof (company letter with employer contact number and e-mail) - 1 year salary slip - Photocopy of ITR acknowledgment of last 2 years and PAN card (letter of explanation if unavailable) - Business owners: 3-year company ITR acknowledgment and PAN (proprietor: 3-year personal ITR) - Recent bank statement of last 6 months with original bank stamp and sign - Company registration copy - Business profile in prescribed format (owners) - Relation proof between applicant and sponsor (if sponsored) - Health Condition Form ### Express visa - Declaration Form for Express Visa - Chennai: travel date within 10-12 calendar days of submission; Bengaluru: within 12-14 calendar days - Yellow passport holders (Identity Certificate) cannot apply for express ## Photo specifications - **Size:** 35-40mm in width - **Background:** Bright background - No more than 6 months old - Close up of head and top of shoulders; face 70-80% of photograph - Sharp focus and clear - High quality, no ink marks or creases - 2 passport sized colour photographs (tourist checklist) ## Travel medical insurance Not published by VFS Global or the embassy — check the official links below. ## Processing time - **Normal — Chennai:** 25 working days minimum (excluding day of submission) - **Normal — Bengaluru:** 27 working days minimum (excluding day of submission) - **Express — Chennai:** 7 working days minimum - **Express — Bengaluru:** 9 working days minimum ## Visa categories ### Diplomacy/Official Business Status - Diplomacy - Official Mission - Conventions/Agreements ### Short Term (Non-profit & Stay Visa) - Temporary Journalism - Temporary Visit - Marriage Migrant ### Short Term Employment Visa - Short term employment ### Long Term Single Entry Visa - Long Term Single Entry Visa (dependent family, long-term employment, study, etc.) ### Other - Transit Visa - Jeju Island Visa Information - Job Seeker - Digital Nomad Visa ### Entry types - Single Entry Visa (valid 90 days from issue) - Double Entry Visa - Multiple-entry visa (for India, Short Term Business) ### Checklists published (Chennai/Bengaluru KVAC, 2026) - Tourist Visa — sightseeing - Tourist Visa — medical tourist - Tourist Visa — to attend marriage - Tourist Visa — visiting Korean family - Tourist — Short Term Visiting Relatives/Friends/Family - Short Term Business - Long-term multiple business - Short-term student internships - Study abroad - Long-term student (NIIED) - Sports, art and culture - Temporary Journalism - Seaman - Marriage - Long-term dependent (incl. F-2-3) - Long-term digital nomad - Short-term employment - Trade management - D-10-1 Job Seeker - Diplomatic/Official ## Where to apply in India - New Delhi (Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Connaught Place) - Kolkata (Kasba) - Mumbai - Chennai (Ramee Mall, Teynampet) - Bengaluru (J.P. Nagar) ## How to apply from India 1. **Complete the application form** — Fill in the South Korea visa application form linked from the official pages below. 2. **Prepare your documents** — Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category. 3. **Submit your application** — Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: New Delhi (Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Connaught Place), Kolkata (Kasba), Mumbai, Chennai (Ramee Mall, Teynampet) and Bengaluru (J.P. Nagar). 4. **Pay the fees** — Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is the South Korea visa fee for Indian citizens? Short Term Single Entry (less than 90 days) — normal: INR 3600.00; Long Term Single Entry (more than 91 days) — normal: INR 5400.00; All Multiple Entry Visa — normal: INR 8100.00. 4 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: Rs. 1600 per person (inclusive of all taxes) per VFS KVAC visa-type page; the 2026 tourist-sightseeing checklist PDF lists 'VFS Charge Rs. 1380'. ### What documents are required for a South Korea visa from India? Original Passport with more than 6 months' validity; Recently taken 2 passport sized colour photographs; Duly filled online visa application form (e-Form from www.visa.go.kr, printed); From Korean inviter (Embassy New Delhi page): invitation letter (photo/scanned copy allowed, no attestation) with invitee and inviter details and seal/signature; photocopy of Certificate of Business Registration of inviting company (employee certificate if inviter is an individual); From Indian applicant (Embassy New Delhi page): business registration certificate (business owner) or employee certificate; Income Tax Return (recent 2 years); bank statement (recent 6 months). Category-specific checklists are listed for 2 visa categories. ### How long does South Korea visa processing take for Indians? Normal — Chennai: 25 working days minimum (excluding day of submission); Normal — Bengaluru: 27 working days minimum (excluding day of submission); Express — Chennai: 7 working days minimum. ### Where do Indian citizens apply for a South Korea visa? Applications go via VFS Global + embassy. Locations listed: New Delhi (Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Connaught Place), Kolkata (Kasba), Mumbai, Chennai (Ramee Mall, Teynampet), Bengaluru (J.P. Nagar). ### What photo size is required for a South Korea visa? Size: 35-40mm in width. Background: Bright background. ### Which South Korea visa types can Indian citizens apply for? Diplomacy/Official Business Status, Short Term (Non-profit & Stay Visa), Short Term Employment Visa, Long Term Single Entry Visa, Other, Entry types and Checklists published (Chennai/Bengaluru KVAC, 2026). 35 visa types are listed on this page. ## Sources - [Embassy of the Republic of Korea in India — New Delhi VFS Global Korean Visa Application Centre](https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/in-en/wpge/m_2660/contents.do) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10 - [Consulate General of Korea in Chennai — Korean Visa Application Guide (2025-11-10)](https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/in-chennai-en/brd/m_2785/view.do?seq=750165) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10 - [Consulate General of Korea in Chennai — Changes in visa fees effective June 1st, 2025](https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/in-chennai-en/brd/m_2785/view.do?seq=750163) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10 - [Consulate General of Korea in Chennai — Warning about counterfeit Korea Visa Portal websites (locations of visa submission)](https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/in-chennai-en/brd/m_2785/view.do?seq=750162) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10 - [Important notice on visa application (KVAC operated by VFS Global)](https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/in-chennai-en/brd/m_2785/view.do?seq=750164) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10 - [Notice on opening of KVAC at VFS Global in Chennai and Bengaluru](https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/in-chennai-en/brd/m_2780/view.do?seq=761695) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10 - [Notice on relocation of VFS Global in Chennai](https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/in-chennai-en/brd/m_2785/view.do?seq=750159) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10 - [VFS Global KVAC (Chennai/Bengaluru) — Visa Information / Visa Types](https://www.visaforkorea-ce.com/visa-type.html) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10 - [VFS Global KVAC — Attend a center](https://www.visaforkorea-ce.com/attend-centre.html) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10 - [VFS KVAC — Checklist Short Term Tourist Visa (2026)](https://www.visaforkorea-ce.com/assets/pdfs/Tourist-visa-sightseeing-new-1_2026.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10 ### Notes on sources - visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/kor/ and www.vfsglobal.com/india/southkorea/ returned HTTP 403; VFS data taken from the VFS Global-operated KVAC site visaforkorea-ce.com (linked by the Chennai consulate; Chennai/Bengaluru jurisdiction only) - Fee conflict: VFS page lists INR 3600/5400/8100 (normal) and 6300/8100/11700 (express) while consulate notice of 1 June 2025 lists INR 3,400/5,100/7,650 and 5,950/7,650/11,050 - Service charge conflict: Rs.1600 on VFS page vs Rs.1380 on checklist PDF - Delhi/Kolkata/Mumbai KVAC fee, processing time and checklist pages not located/fetched - Travel insurance requirement: not published on VFS/embassy pages fetched - Category-specific checklists other than tourist-sightseeing not extracted --- *Yatra For Fun Pvt Ltd — India Office, 745, Koyal Vihar, Sector 52, Gurugram, Haryana 122003. 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