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🔑 Tourist / Transit visa for 30 days may be granted to permanent residents or valid visa holders of US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or Schengen countries when they are traveling from or traveling to any of these countries and satisfy the conditions mentioned here https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/in-en/brd/m_20446/view.do?seq=748786&page=1.

Visa Required

Visa required

Apply
Apply at least 5 days before travel — based on processing time
Processing

5 working days

Fee

₹4,288 (~$45)

Tourist / Transit visa for 30 days may be granted to permanent residents or valid visa holders of US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or Schengen countries when they are traveling from or traveling to any of these countries and satisfy the conditions mentioned here https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/in-en/brd/m_20446/view.do?seq=748786&page=1.

Required documents
  • Valid passport (at least 6 months validity)
  • Completed visa application form (available at Korean Embassy / consulate)
  • 1 recent passport-size photograph (3.5×4.5 cm, white background)
  • Confirmed return / onward flight bookings
  • Hotel reservations
  • Bank statements for last 3 months (minimum USD 1,000 equivalent recommended)
  • Salary slips or employment letter with leave sanction
  • Income Tax Returns for last 2 years
  • Itinerary of stay in Korea

Last verified: 6 May 2026 · Source

All travel purposes

Transit

Visa Required

Visa required

Apply
Apply at least 5 days before travel — based on processing time
Processing

5 working days

Transit requirements vary; check if an airside transit visa (ATV) is needed.

Required documents
  • Valid passport
  • Confirmed onward flight ticket
  • Visa for destination country (if required)
  • Transit visa (if required for the layover country)

Last verified: 22 Apr 2026 · Source

Business

Visa Required

Visa required

Apply
Apply at least 5 days before travel — based on processing time
Processing

5 working days

Fee

₹4,288 (~$45)

Tourist / Transit visa for 30 days may be granted to permanent residents or valid visa holders of US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or Schengen countries when they are traveling from or traveling to any of these countries and satisfy the conditions mentioned here https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/in-en/brd/m_20446/view.do?seq=748786&page=1.

Required documents
  • Valid passport (at least 6 months validity)
  • Completed visa application form (available at Korean Embassy / consulate)
  • 1 recent passport-size photograph (3.5×4.5 cm, white background)
  • Confirmed return / onward flight bookings
  • Hotel reservations
  • Bank statements for last 3 months (minimum USD 1,000 equivalent recommended)
  • Salary slips or employment letter with leave sanction
  • Income Tax Returns for last 2 years
  • Itinerary of stay in Korea
  • Invitation letter from Korean company (on company letterhead)
  • Business registration certificate of Korean company
  • Letter from Indian employer authorising business travel

Last verified: 6 May 2026 · Source

Transit

Visa Free

No transit visa required (TWOV up to 24 hours)

Apply

Indian passport holders can transit through Korean airports (Incheon, Gimpo) without a visa for up to 24 hours airside. For landside transit under the Transit Without Visa (TWV) programme, up to 30 days is available for eligible nationalities — confirm eligibility before travel.

Required documents
  • Valid passport
  • Confirmed onward flight ticket
  • Visa for destination country (if required)
  • Transit visa (if required for the layover country)

Last verified: 6 May 2026 · Source

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