# South Korea visa for Nepali citizens

> South Korea visa for Nepali citizens. · Processing: 5–15 working days. · Stay: 90 days per entry. · NPR 500,000+ in 6-month bank statement

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/south-korea
Last updated: 2026-04-25

## Embassy / mission

- **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 (Korean visa portal — limited self-service for Nepalis) · https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/np-en (Embassy Kathmandu)
- **Payment:** Cash NPR at embassy submission.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Korea Tourist Visa (C-3-9)

**Purpose:** Tourism, sightseeing.
**Stay duration:** 90 days per entry.
**Validity:** 3 months single / 1–5 years multi.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 5–15 working days.
**How to apply:** Apply at Embassy Kathmandu by appointment.
**Financial requirement:** NPR 500,000+ in 6-month bank statement.

**Required documents:**

- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).
- Travel insurance *(conditional)* — Recommended.

**Notes:**
- Multi-entry granted to repeat travellers with clean Korea history.

### Business — Korea Business Visa (C-3-4)

**Purpose:** Business meetings, conferences, contract.
**Stay duration:** 90 days.
**Validity:** 3 months single / multi-year for repeat.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 5–15 working days.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, application
- Invitation letter from Korean company
- Korean inviter business registration
- Employer letter from Nepal
- Bank statement
- 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.
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

### Work — Korea Work Visa (E-7 Specialty / E-9 EPS)

**Purpose:** E-7: specialty occupation; E-9: non-professional EPS labour.
**Stay duration:** E-7: 1–3 years; E-9: 4 years 10 months total under EPS.
**Validity:** 90 days entry; convert to ARC after arrival.
**Entries:** Single visa; multi on ARC.
**Processing time:** 4–12 weeks.
**How to apply:** E-7: Korean employer files at Korean Immigration. E-9 EPS: via DoFE Nepal + HRD Korea (KLT exam → roster → matching → contract).

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Confirmation of Visa Issuance Number (CVIN) from Korean Immigration
- Employment contract
- Education certificates (attested)
- Police clearance
- Medical fitness (TB-test required)
- For E-9: KLT (Korean Language Test) certificate + DoFE EPS labour permit + PDO + SSF + insurance *(conditional)* — EPS-specific.
- 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.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.

### Student — Korea Student Visa (D-2 General Studies / D-4 Language)

**Purpose:** University degree (D-2) / Korean language program (D-4).
**Stay duration:** Per programme.
**Validity:** 90 days entry; convert to ARC after arrival.
**Entries:** Single visa; multi on ARC.
**Processing time:** 2–6 weeks.
**How to apply:** Apply at Embassy Kathmandu after Korean institution acceptance.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Standard Admission Letter from Korean institution
- Academic transcripts (notarised English translation)
- Bank statement (USD 10,000+ for 1 year)
- TOPIK / IELTS / language test results *(conditional)* — Where required by programme.
- Tuberculosis test
- 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.
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

### Family Visit — Korea Family Visa (F-1 visit / F-2 spouse / F-4 ethnic Korean)

**Purpose:** F-1: family visit; F-2: spouse / minor child of Korean / F-5 holder; F-4: ethnic Korean.
**Stay duration:** F-1: 1 year; F-2: per spouse arrangement; F-4: 5 years.
**Validity:** 90 days entry.
**Entries:** Single visa; multi on ARC.
**Processing time:** 2–8 weeks.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Sponsor passport / ARC + Korean ID
- Marriage / birth certificate (attested + legalised)
- Sponsor income proof
- Family register / Lalpurja (attested) *(conditional)*
- 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.
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

## Important general 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.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm South Korea visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (tourist, business, work, education). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: 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.
3. **Submit at Embassy of Korea Kathmandu (in person)** — Apply at Embassy Kathmandu by appointment.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 5–15 working days.. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## 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.

## Sources

- https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/np-en/index.do — Embassy of Korea Kathmandu
- https://www.visa.go.kr — Korean visa portal
- https://www.hrdkorea.or.kr — HRD Korea (EPS)
- https://www.dofe.gov.np — DoFE Nepal (EPS)

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*Yatra (https://yatraforfun.com) provides end-to-end visa assistance for Nepali citizens — document review, embassy submission, dummy ticket (NPR 999) when proof of onward travel is required.*