South Korea tourist visa for Indian passport holders
Indian passport holders need a Sticker visa for South Korea: single-entry, a stay of up to 90 days, valid for 3 months from issue. The authority decides in 7–10 business days and Travafa lodges the file 5 business days after your documents are in. From ₹8,139 per traveller including government fee, service fee and GST.
Rules last verified by Travafa on 1 Sept 2026. Requirements change; your executive confirms the final list after payment.
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Frequently asked questions
What Indian passport holders ask about the South Korea visa, answered from the current rules.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Yes. Indian passport holders need a Sticker visa for South Korea; it is single-entry, allows a stay of up to 90 days, is valid for 3 months from issue.
How long does the South Korea visa take?
The authority takes 7–10 business days to decide. Travafa lodges the file 5 business days after your documents are complete.
How much does the South Korea visa cost for Indians?
₹4,600 government fee plus ₹2,999 Travafa service fee per traveller, with 18% GST on the service fee: ₹8,139 in total per traveller. Government fees are collected on behalf of the authority and can change before the file is lodged; Travafa's service fee never changes after you pay.
Which documents are needed for the South Korea visa?
Per traveller: Passport - photo page, Passport - last page (address), Passport-size photograph, Return flight itinerary, Accommodation for the full stay, Day-wise travel plan, Cover letter, Bank statement - last 6 months, Income-tax returns - last 2 years, Signed application form. Photo specification: 35 x 45 mm, white background, taken within 6 months. Occupation proof depends on the traveller; salaried, self-employed, student and retired applicants upload different items.
Do I need to visit an embassy for the South Korea visa?
Yes. An in-person appointment is required; Travafa prepares the file and books the slot.
Is the South Korea visa guaranteed?
No service can promise a visa; the decision is the authority's. Travafa guarantees a complete, correctly formatted file lodged on the date quoted before you pay, and dated updates until the decision.