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Applying for a visa can sometimes be a confusing and lengthy process. If you're planning a business trip or holiday to South Korea, the best thing to do is to get as much information as you can, as early as possible.
Below is some information I've put together from various official sources that should help you in your application:
Below is some information I've put together from various official sources that should help you in your application:
Contact details for South Korean visa applications in India
The first thing that I should point out is that the best guidance you can possibly receive will be from the qualified administrative staff of the South Korean embassy, consulate or visa application centre located in India. You can make contact via phone, fax or email, the details for which are:
South Korean Embassy
9, Chandragupta Marg Chanakyapuri Extension, 110021, New Delhi, India
Phone:+91-11-4200-7000
Fax: +91-11-2688-4840
Email: [email protected] (Visa), [email protected] (Passport)
South Korean Consulate
Kanchanjunga Bldg. 9th Floor, 72 Peddar Road 400 026, Mumbai, India
Phone: +91-22-2388-6743, +91-22-2388-6745
Fax: +91-22-2388-6765
Email: [email protected]
South Korean Visa Application Center
No.227-230, Block E, 2nd Flr. International Trade Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi-110019, India
Phone: +91-11-4109-2834
Fax: +91-11-4102-3903
Email: [email protected]
South Korean Embassy
9, Chandragupta Marg Chanakyapuri Extension, 110021, New Delhi, India
Phone:+91-11-4200-7000
Fax: +91-11-2688-4840
Email: [email protected] (Visa), [email protected] (Passport)
South Korean Consulate
Kanchanjunga Bldg. 9th Floor, 72 Peddar Road 400 026, Mumbai, India
Phone: +91-22-2388-6743, +91-22-2388-6745
Fax: +91-22-2388-6765
Email: [email protected]
South Korean Visa Application Center
No.227-230, Block E, 2nd Flr. International Trade Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi-110019, India
Phone: +91-11-4109-2834
Fax: +91-11-4102-3903
Email: [email protected]
4 simple steps: Indians applying for a South Korean visa
- Determine your purpose of travel - this may sound obvious, but expect your visa issuer to examine your reasons for travelling to South Korea
- Fill out the relevant application form: If your reason for travelling is tourism, then you will be interested in the 'Temporary Stay' form, a PDF of which is linked above
- Attach all relevant documentation- depending on your exact circumstances of travel, different documentation will be required. (I will discuss this in greater detail below.)
- Submit your application- there will usually be a fee for doing so (basic rate of a single entry visa is $30).
Supporting documents for visa application
The required documents for your visa application will vary depending on what you plan to do in South Korea during your temporary stay.
Basic items you will need before you can take your application further are:
-A valid passport.
-A completed visa application
-2 Passport size photos
If travelling to stay with a guest, you may be required to provide:
-Invitation Letter
-"Photo copy" of invitation letter from Korea
Financial documents may also be required, such as:
- Income tax return (Last 2 years)
-Bank statements (last 6 months)
If you are planning to attend a specific event, such as a wedding or sporting event, Documentation of this would held your application. This can include wedding invitations or stadium tickets.
Basic items you will need before you can take your application further are:
-A valid passport.
-A completed visa application
-2 Passport size photos
If travelling to stay with a guest, you may be required to provide:
-Invitation Letter
-"Photo copy" of invitation letter from Korea
Financial documents may also be required, such as:
- Income tax return (Last 2 years)
-Bank statements (last 6 months)
If you are planning to attend a specific event, such as a wedding or sporting event, Documentation of this would held your application. This can include wedding invitations or stadium tickets.
