← India passport 🇮🇳 India passport → South Korea

Do Indian citizens need a visa for South Korea?

Yes. Indian citizens need a visa issued by an embassy or consulate of South Korea before travelling.

EntryVisa required
Maximum staySet by your visa
ExtensionNot confirmed

C-3-9 short-term visa required, apply via VFS/KVAC

E-Arrival Card required since Feb 2025

Official information: https://www.visa.go.kr/

Data last updated October 2026. Checked against official government immigration sources and reviewed on a rolling basis (sources). This is a planning reference, not legal or immigration advice. Entry rules change; confirm with official sources before you travel. VisaStay is independent and not affiliated with any government.

Track your days in South Korea automatically

VisaStay counts your days per country, warns before your stay runs out, and handles the Schengen 90/180 rule for your passport.

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Other destinations for India passport holders

Thailand · Indonesia · Vietnam · Malaysia · Philippines · Japan · Singapore · United Arab Emirates · Turkey · Georgia · Portugal · Spain · Italy · France · United Kingdom · United States · Mexico · Colombia · Brazil

Other passports visiting South Korea

United States · United Kingdom · Canada · Australia · Germany · France · China · Japan · Brazil