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South Korea Visa for Indians – Everything You Need Before You Fly:-

South Korea is a vibrant travel destination known for its modern cities, cultural heritage, K-pop culture, and scenic landscapes. Indian citizens must obtain a South Korea tourist visa before traveling.

Recommendation: Apply 90 working days before travel

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South Korea Visa Overview

Indian travelers can apply for a South Korea Tourist Visa through the embassy or authorized visa centers. The visa allows travelers to visit famous destinations such as Seoul, Busan, Jeju Island, and Gyeongju.

Key Highlights of the South Korea Visa

Why This Matters?

Providing the correct documents and applying on time helps avoid visa rejection or delays before traveling to South Korea.

Who Should Apply?

Indian citizens traveling to South Korea for tourism, cultural exploration, visiting friends or family, or short business visits.

When to Apply?

Travelers should apply at least 15–20 days before their travel date..

Documents required for South Korea Visa

Valid national passport :Issued within the last 10 years and with at least 3 months validity after the scheduled return, with at least two blank pages. Handwritten passports and passports with observations regarding the front page (bio data) cannot be accepted.

2 passport size picture: White background, not older than 6 months (size 35 – 40 mm in width, not copied or scanned picture).Picture to be pasted on the application form, stapled or pinned pictures cannot be accepted. For more details, please refer to: http://www.icao.int/Security/mrtd/Downloads/Technical%20Reports/Annex_A-Photograph_Guidelines.pdf

Visa application form : Completed and signed by the applicant, if applicable, authorization of third person. If the applicant is a minor: visa application signed by legal guardian/s and if applicable, authorization of third person. (Proving the custody of a minor child, divorce papers, death certificate etc.). (Will be manage by us)

Covering letter : (original document), needs to be on a business letterhead from the employer/company. Letter needs to be signed and stamped by HR or directorate, mentioning position and duration of service. (Will be manage by us)

Original NOC letter ’ regarding the planned trip to Switzerland/Schengen States. Mentioning of travel dates and purpose of trip. (Will share you the format

Travel Insurance : Minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro per person. Coverage of all expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment. (Will be manage by us)

Flight reservation - With names of all travelers.(Will be manage by us)

Confirmation of hotel reservations, package tours, advance payments. (Will be manage by us)

Day to Day itinerary (Will be manage by us)

Proof of financial status : All documents have to be originals, in A4 format, with stamp and signature of Bank.

If employed :

Last 3 months salary slips

Last 6 months personal bank account statements in which the salary is credited

Personal ITR (only ITR-V, Indian Income Tax Return Verification Form or Acknowledgement is accepted) for the last 3 assessment years.

If self-employed and/or company owner :

Business registration certificate / GST Registration with annex A & B / Partnership Deed / Proof of proprietorship or other proof of ownership

Last 6 months personal bank statements

Personal ITR (only ITR-V, Indian Income Tax Return Verification Form or Acknowledgement is accepted) for the last 3 assessment years.

If retired :

Personal pension bank statement for the last 3 months. Proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business
Students above 16 year old : Copy of the student college ID card and introduction letter of the School/College/University.

Invitation letter from the host in Switzerland : Including details of the inviter: full name, address, email-ID and telephone number. Needs to be the original or a clear copy, dated & signed, mentioning full names of all the invitees, duration of stay relationship and purpose of the invitation

Copy of the passport

identity card, OCI, residential permit of inviting person

Address proof in Switzerland

Invitation letter from the business partner in Switzerland : Including full details of the inviter: full name, address, Email-ID and telephone number.

Original or copy, signed & stamped, mentioning invitee details, dates and purpose of the trip, plus detailed schedule of the business meetings or training (day to day schedule).

Please note:
The required documents have to be submitted with the visa application (no fax or e-mail to Embassy accepted)
Only the documents mentioned on the checklist are accepted
The Embassy of Switzerland reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or for a personal interview

Visa fees : 9500/- pp (Subject to change)

Appointment charges : 2690/- pp (Subject to change)