# South Korea visa for Nepali citizens

> South Korea visa for Nepali citizens: tourist & e-visa requirements, fees, processing time, 90 days per entry. Apply online with Yatra For Fun.

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.

- **Visa route (tourist):** Visa required
- **Canonical page:** https://yatraforfun.com/visa/south-korea
- **Last reviewed:** 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 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.

## 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. Collect your passport or e-visa as the embassy or visa centre instructs.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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

- 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)

## Related

- All visa guides for Nepali citizens: https://yatraforfun.com/visa
- Dummy flight ticket for visa files: https://yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket

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*Yatra For Fun (https://yatraforfun.com) helps Nepali citizens prepare visa files over WhatsApp — the embassy or visa centre makes the decision — and sells reservation documents for visa files: 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.*