India passport → South Korea
Do Indian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Indian passport holders need a visa for South Korea, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre. If you hold a US visa, Green Card, Australia or similar, it can be easier: see below.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Indian passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free30 days instead:
- US visa
- US Green Card
- Australia visa or PR
- Canada visa or PR
- New Zealand visa or PR
- Schengen visa
Only when travelling to or from the country that issued your visa. Tourism or transit.
South Korea at a glance
- Capital
- Seoul
- Currency
- South Korean won (KRW)
- Languages
- Korean
- Calling code
- +82
- Region
- Eastern Asia
KR37.0°N · 127.5°EPhoto: 우승민 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSouth Korea for other passports
- IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Indian passport holders
Common questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Indian passport holders need a visa for South Korea, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Indian citizens stay in South Korea?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Indian citizens get a visa on arrival in South Korea?
Not under the standard rules.
Is South Korea easier for Indian citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Green Card, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Schengen visa, Indian citizens get visa free for up to 30 days. Only when travelling to or from the country that issued your visa. Tourism or transit.
How many countries can Indian citizens visit without a visa?
56 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The India passport ranks #71 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.