South Korea Visa

Core Documents (Required for All Applicants)

• Original Passport: Must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended period of stay. Include all old passports, if applicable.

• Visa Application Form: Completed online via the official Korea Visa Portal.

• Photograph: One 35 x 45 mm photograph against a white background, with 80% of the image featuring your face.

• Personal Covering Letter: Addressed to the Embassy/Consulate General of South Korea, detailing your passport information, professional profile, exact purpose of travel, accommodation details, travel dates, funding source, home address, and contact number.

• Bank Statement: Original personal bank statement for the last six months, updated and stamped/signed by the bank on every page. A minimum balance of ₹70,000 per person is required.

• Flight & Hotel: Confirmed, refundable flight tickets (onward and return) and a confirmed, refundable hotel booking covering your entire stay.

• Itinerary: A detailed day-to-day travel plan.

• Health Declaration: Applicable for specific jurisdictions (e.g., New Delhi).

• Address Proof: If your passport was issued outside your current residential jurisdiction, provide two proofs of residence (e.g., utility bills, lease agreements, or company letters).

Employment and Financial Documentation

If Employed

• Employer NOC: Formal leave approval letter from your company (must include name, designation, purpose of travel, and official signing authority details/seal).

• Salary Slips: Payslips for the last three months (signed and stamped); one year of slips may be required for certain jurisdictions (e.g., New Delhi).

If Self-Employed

• Business Registration: Copy of your business registration certificate, GST certificate, or relevant license.

• Income Tax Returns (ITR): ITRs for the last three years (include company ITR if you are a business owner).

• Company Documentation: Covering letter on business letterhead and a detailed business profile.

If Student

• School/College NOC: Leave sanction letter on official letterhead, including authorized signatory details and stamp.

• Student ID: Valid copy of your institution's ID card.

Specific Travel Scenarios

If Invited by an Individual

• Invitation Letter: Original or scanned copy of the invitation letter.

• Inviter Details: Copy of the inviter’s passport and a copy of their Alien Registration Card.

If Invited by a Korean Company (Business Visa)

• Corporate Invitation: Must include your details, purpose of visit, and specific information on who is bearing travel expenses. It must be signed and stamped by an authorized person.

• Inviter Details: Full name, phone number, and ID details (e.g., Alien Registration Number) of the person in charge.

• Korean Business Registration: Copy of the host company's business registration certificate, attested and stamped by the company.

• Employer Covering Letter: Letter from your Indian company on business letterhead, confirming your designation, purpose of visit, and financial responsibility.

Additional Information Required

Please ensure the following details are prepared prior to beginning your application: