How To Apply For A South Korea Visa

South Korea is known for its beautiful landscapes, rich culture, amazing food, and in recent times, its pop culture. 

South Korean Tourist Visa

 South Korea provides an e-visa for tourists for up to 90 days. 

Do I need a South Korea Visa?

Foreigners traveling to South Korea from visa-free countries must carry the K-ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) with them

A total of 112 countries' passport holders can travel visa-free to South Korea

180 days

• Canada

90 days

• European Union (except Cyprus)
•  Antigua and Barbuda
•  Argentina
•  Australia
•  Bahamas
•  Barbados
•  Botswana
•  Brazil
•  Chile
•  Colombia
•  Costa Rica
•  Dominica
•  Dominican Republic
•  Ecuador
•  El Salvador
•  Grenada
•  Guam
•  Guatemala
•  Haiti
•  Hong Kong
•  Iceland
•  Israel
•  Jamaica
•  Japan
•  Kuwait
•  Liechtenstein
•  Macau
•  Malaysia
•  Mexico
•  Morocco
•  New Zealand
•  Nicaragua
•  Norway
•  Panama
•  Peru
•  Qatar
•  Saint Kitts and Nevis
•  Saint Lucia
•  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
•  Serbia
•  Singapore
•  Suriname
•  Switzerland
•  Taiwan
•  Thailand
•  Trinidad and Tobago
•  Turkey
•  United Arab Emirates
•  United Kingdom
•  United States
•  Uruguay
•  Venezuela

60 days

• Russia

Less than 30 days

•  Albania
•  Andorra
•  Bahrain
•  Bosnia and Herzegovina
•  Brunei
•  Cyprus
•  Eswatini
•  Fiji
•  Guyana
•  Honduras
•  Kazakhstan
•  Kiribati
•  Marshall Islands
•  Mauritius
•  Micronesia
•  Monaco
•  Montenegro
•  Nauru
•  New Caledonia
•  Oman
•  Palau
•  Paraguay
•  Samoa
•  San Marino

How do I apply for a South Korean Visa? 

Total processing time: 5-10 working days

Entry type: Single entry and multiple entries

Documents required:

To apply for a Visa, you will be required to have the following documents ready:

1. Passport- minimum 6 months of validity with 3 empty pages. 
2. Digital photographs / 2 passport-size photocopies
3. Fee (e-payment, credit card, etc)
4. Travel details/Return flight/Itenary 
5. Original Bank statement- displaying sufficient funds for a period of stay
6. Cover letter - from sponsor (if any)
7. Accommodation proofs

Applying for a South Korean Visa:

Here’s how you can apply for a South Korean visa:

Step 1: Login and fill out the online Visa application form(link)

Step 2: Make an online visa payment (e-payment) and apply. Provide an invite confirmation letter (in case of sponsors) 

Step 3: Await the processing and review at the Visa portal

Step 4: Receive confirmation online & take a printout of the E-Visa

Step 5: Get your passport stamped after clearing the immigration interview upon arrival 

Why apply for a visa with BDATrip?

BDATrip provides a quick and simple procedure to get your travel visa. We provide 24/7 customer service to help you with all your queries. We will also keep you updated with the latest information about your visa process through email or phone.