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South Korea Visa for Nepali Citizens

Visa requiredLast reviewed April 25, 2026

Nepali passport holders visiting South Korea as tourists use the Korea Tourist Visa. Processing time: 5–15 working days. Apply through Embassy of Korea Kathmandu. The sources and the date this record was last reviewed are listed at the end of the page.

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Tourist visa: Korea Tourist Visa (C-3-9)Stay: 90 days per entry.
Visa fee: Not listed in our record
Processing time: 5–15 working days.
Where to apply: Embassy of Korea Kathmandu

At a glance

At a glance — South Korea Korea Tourist Visa (C-3-9)

Processing time: 5–15 working days.
Stay duration: 90 days per entry.
Visa validity: 3 months single / 1–5 years multi.
Entries: Single or Multiple.
Bank balance / financial proof: NPR 500,000+ in 6-month bank statement.
Where to apply: Apply at Embassy Kathmandu by appointment.

Visa types

Visa categories available

Tourist — Korea Tourist Visa (C-3-9)
Tourism, sightseeing.
Stay
90 days per entry.
Processing
5–15 working days.
Business — Korea Business Visa (C-3-4)
Business meetings, conferences, contract.
Stay
90 days.
Processing
5–15 working days.
Work — Korea Work Visa (E-7 Specialty / E-9 EPS)
E-7: specialty occupation; E-9: non-professional EPS labour.
Stay
E-7: 1–3 years; E-9: 4 years 10 months total under EPS.
Processing
4–12 weeks.
Student — Korea Student Visa (D-2 General Studies / D-4 Language)
University degree (D-2) / Korean language program (D-4).
Stay
Per programme.
Processing
2–6 weeks.
Family Visit — Korea Family Visa (F-1 visit / F-2 spouse / F-4 ethnic Korean)
F-1: family visit; F-2: spouse / minor child of Korean / F-5 holder; F-4: ethnic Korean.
Stay
F-1: 1 year; F-2: per spouse arrangement; F-4: 5 years.
Processing
2–8 weeks.

Checklist

Required documents — South Korea tourist visa

24 required · 7 conditional — tick them off as you build your file.

Passport (6+ months) + photocopy
Required
Visa application form
Required
Photo (35×45mm white background)
Required
Bank statement (6 months, NPR 500,000+)
Required
Confirmed return ticket
Required
Hotel booking + itinerary
Required
Employer letter / business registration
Required
Tax clearance certificate
Required
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
Required
See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
Required
Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
1. Business Income
Conditional
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate
Required
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate
Required
Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
Conditional
Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report
Required
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Required
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income
Conditional
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
Required
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter
Required
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Required
Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements
Required
Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
3. Pension Income
Conditional
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Required
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)
Conditional
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Required
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
Required
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income
Conditional
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate
Required
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate
Required
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Required
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).
Travel insurance
Conditional
Recommended.

Where to apply

South Korea embassy in Nepal

Mission: Embassy of the Republic of Korea — Kathmandu
Address: Red Cross Marg, Tahachal Height, Kathmandu (P.O. Box 1058)
Phone: +977 1 4270172, +977 1 4270417
Email: embkrnp@mofa.go.kr
Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00 visa submission; 13:00–17:00 collection.
Application centre: Embassy of Korea Kathmandu (in person) — No VFS partner for Korea in Nepal — apply directly at embassy by appointment.
Online portal: https://www.visa.go.kr

Notes

Important notes

Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
Nepalis are NOT eligible for K-ETA visa waiver — full visa required for ALL travel to Korea.
Embassy Kathmandu handles all visa categories including tourist, business, work (E-7/E-9 EPS), study (D-2), family (F-1/F-2/F-4).
Processing 5–15 working days standard; longer for work + study.
Strict financial scrutiny: 6-month bank statement with NPR 500,000+ recommended for tourist.
EPS (Employment Permit System) workers: separate process via DoFE Nepal + HRD Korea.
Photo: 35×45mm white background.
Recent 2025 rejection rate for Nepali tourist applicants ~25–35% — strong itinerary + financials critical.

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Guides

South Korea visa guides

FAQ

South Korea visa for Nepali citizens — frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a South Korea visa — answered from the official sources listed below.

Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit South Korea as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting South Korea for tourism use the Korea Tourist Visa (C-3-9), which allows a stay of 90 days per entry.

How long does a South Korea tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

5–15 working days.

What bank balance is required for a South Korea visa?

NPR 500,000+ in 6-month bank statement.

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in South Korea on a tourist visa?

90 days per entry (Korea Tourist Visa (C-3-9)).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a South Korea tourist visa?

Apply at Embassy Kathmandu by appointment.

What documents are required for a South Korea tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Passport (6+ months) + photocopy; Visa application form; Photo (35×45mm white background); Bank statement (6 months, NPR 500,000+); Confirmed return ticket; Hotel booking + itinerary; Employer letter / business registration; Tax clearance certificate.

Where is the South Korea embassy in Nepal?

Embassy of the Republic of Korea — Kathmandu — Red Cross Marg, Tahachal Height, Kathmandu (P.O. Box 1058). Phone: +977 1 4270172. Applications are lodged at Embassy of Korea Kathmandu (in person), No VFS partner for Korea in Nepal — apply directly at embassy by appointment.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a South Korea business visa?

Yes — Korea Business Visa (C-3-4). Business meetings, conferences, contract. Processing: 5–15 working days.

Is there an official online portal for the South Korea visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://www.visa.go.kr.

How is the South Korea visa fee paid?

Cash NPR at embassy submission.

Can Yatra For Fun help with a South Korea visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your South Korea visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

Sources

Sources & last updated

Last reviewed: April 25, 2026

Fees and rules change — confirm on the official source before you pay or apply.

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