Visas · South Korea
South Korea visa for Indians
Korean tourist and business visas for applicants from South India, filed through the visa application centre for your jurisdiction.
Enquire nowA smaller visa, with few specialists
Indian passport holders need a visa for South Korea. Applications are made through the Korea visa application centre for your jurisdiction; the Chennai consulate covers much of South India.
Few agencies specialise in Korean visas, so a complete file makes a real difference to how smoothly it goes.
Tourist visa
Single entry for a holiday; multiple entry for frequent travellers who qualify.
Business visa
With an invitation and company documents from the Korean side.
Jurisdiction
The Consulate General in Chennai covers much of South India; applications go through the Korea visa application centre for your state.
No K-ETA for Indians
The Korean electronic travel authorisation is only for visa-free nationalities; Indian passport holders need a visa.
Processing
Usually one to two weeks after submission, longer in spring and autumn peaks.
With a package
Seoul, Busan and Jeju, with flights, hotels and the visa together.
How it works
How we file your Korea visa
Jurisdiction
We confirm the right centre for your state.
File
Documents prepared to the consulate's checklist.
Submission
Lodged at the visa application centre.
Collection
Passport and visa returned to you.
Checklist
Typical documents
Korea's checklist is specific about financial evidence and translations. We follow the consulate's current list for your jurisdiction.
- Passport valid for at least six months, plus old passports
- Visa application form and photograph
- Bank statements for the last six months
- Income tax returns for the last two or three years
- Employer's letter with leave approval and salary slips, or business registration if self-employed
- Day-by-day itinerary
- Flight reservation and hotel bookings
- Travel history: previous visas for other countries
- Business visits: invitation letter and the Korean company's registration
- Students: bonafide letter and parents' financial documents
Why ATE
Why apply with ATE
Apply three to four weeks before travel, and earlier for cherry blossom in April and autumn colours in October.
Enquire now- 01Jurisdiction and centre confirmed for you
- 02Files prepared to the consulate's checklist
- 03Korea packages and visa together
After you apply
What happens next
The consulate assesses the application, and may ask for more documents or, rarely, an interview. You can track progress online.
If approved, you'll receive the visa, either electronically or in your passport. Check the entry dates and length of stay before booking non-refundable travel.
If refused, Korea generally expects a gap before you reapply. We'll review what to strengthen first.
FAQ's
Questions, answered
Everything you might want to know before you get in touch. Can't find it here? Ask us directly.
Where do I apply for a Korean visa in South India?
At the Korea visa application centre for your state's jurisdiction. The Chennai consulate covers much of South India. We confirm which applies and book your submission.
How long does a South Korea visa take?
Usually one to two weeks after submission. Apply three to four weeks before travel.
Can Indians use the K-ETA?
No. The K-ETA is only for visa-free nationalities. Indian passport holders need a visa.
When is the best time to visit Korea?
April for cherry blossom and October for autumn leaves. Both are peak seasons, so apply early.
Shall we begin?
Your departure from the ordinary begins here
Tell us where you'd like to go, or what your business needs. A consultant from your nearest office will be in touch within one business day.
- Call us
- +91 999 580 9901
- trv@ategroup.org