South Korea Visitor Visa
For short-term visits to South Korea — tourism, visiting family or friends, or short business trips — Indian nationals generally need a short-term visit visa. For the wider visitor visa process common to every country, see our general visitor visa guidance.
South Korea visitor visa — at a glance
Fees, processing times and document requirements change frequently and are set solely by the visa authority — we confirm current requirements at your consultation. For the current official rules, see the Korean government's official visa portal. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Who this visa is for
- Visiting family or friends settled in South Korea
- Tourism and sightseeing trips
- Attending a family event or celebration in South Korea
- Short business trips or meetings
- Other genuine short-term personal visits
Documents we help you prepare
- A valid passport with sufficient validity and blank pages
- A correctly completed South Korea visitor visa application
- Passport-size photographs to the specification required
- Proof of funds — bank statements and income proof
- A travel itinerary and accommodation details for your stay in South Korea
- An invitation letter from your host, where relevant, with their supporting documents
- Details of your previous international travel, where applicable
- Evidence of your ties to India — employment, business, property or family
Common refusal reasons
- Funds that are insufficient or cannot be genuinely explained
- Weak or unclear ties to India
- Inconsistent information across the application and supporting documents
- Unclear or poorly explained purpose of travel
- A previous refusal or visa history not disclosed honestly
How Visa Connection helps
- Honest assessment of your South Korea visitor visa profile
- Complete, cross-checked documentation prepared for your case
- Guidance through the application and appointment process
- In-person support from our Jalandhar office, from consultation to submission
South Korea visitor visa — FAQs
What is a South Korea visitor visa?
For short-term visits such as tourism, visiting family or friends, or short business trips, Indian nationals generally need a short-term visit visa, issued by the Korean immigration authorities.
What documents are typically needed for a South Korea visitor visa?
Typically a valid passport, a completed application, photographs, proof of funds, a travel itinerary and, for family visits, an invitation letter and supporting documents from your host in South Korea. We prepare a checklist for your specific case.
How do I apply for a South Korea visitor visa?
Applications are generally submitted through Korea's official visa portal or an authorised visa application centre, with requirements that vary by purpose and applicant. We prepare your file and confirm the exact process for your case.
Do you guarantee a South Korea visitor visa?
No. The decision rests solely with the Korean immigration authorities. We focus on honest guidance and thorough, accurate documentation.
How does Visa Connection help with a South Korea visitor visa application?
We assess your profile honestly, prepare and cross-check your documents, and support you through the application process from consultation to submission.
Requirements and processing times are set by the Korean immigration authorities and change frequently — we confirm current details during your consultation. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Thinking about a South Korea visit?
Get an honest assessment and a document checklist for your South Korea visitor visa file. See the Korean government's official visa portal. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Disclaimer: Visitor visa approval is decided solely by the Korean immigration authorities. Visa Connection provides guidance and documentation support only and does not guarantee approval. For current eligibility, fees and processing information, see the Korean government's official visa portal. Last reviewed: July 2026.