Tourist — Korea Tourist Visa (C-3-9)
Tourism, sightseeing.
- Stay
- 90 days per entry.
- Processing
- 5–15 working days.
South Korea Visa for Nepali Citizens
Up-to-date South Korea visa requirements, processing time, and embassy info for Nepali passport holders. Yatra handles the full application — document review, dummy ticket, and tracking.
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 categories available
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.
Required documents — South Korea tourist visa
- Required
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)
See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Required
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
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.
- Conditional
1. Business Income
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- Required
PAN Certificate
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Required
Business Registration Certificate
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.
- Conditional
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
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.
- Required
Latest Audit Report
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Required
Tax Clearance Certificate
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- Conditional
2. Salary-Based Income
Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Required
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Required
Leave Approval Letter
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- Required
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Required
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements
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.
- Conditional
3. Pension Income
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Required
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Conditional
Company ID Card (if available)
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Required
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Required
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- Conditional
4. Rental Income
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Required
Land Ownership Certificate
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Required
Building Completion Certificate
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Required
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).
- Conditional
Travel insurance
Recommended.
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 protected]
- 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.
Important notes
- Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
- 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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Frequently asked questions
- 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.
- 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 online portal to apply for a South Korea visa?
- Yes — apply online at https://www.visa.go.kr (Korean visa portal — limited self-service for Nepalis) · https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/np-en (Embassy Kathmandu).
- How is the South Korea visa fee paid?
- Cash NPR at embassy submission.
- Can Yatra help with a South Korea visa application?
- Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for South Korea including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.
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