India passport to South Korea
e-Visa for India passport holders.
IndiaSouth KoreaShort staye-Visa
India passport holders need an e-visa for South Korea, applied for online before travelling.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in South Korea — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026South Korea's official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- Set by the e-visa you are issued
- South Korea passports in India
- Visa on arrival
- Getting in
- Apply on South Korea's official e-visa portal rather than a third-party site that charges extra, allow a few working days at least, and keep the approval to show at the border.
Long stay
Staying in South Korea longer
Living here takes a residence permit. 5 routes researched:
- Digital nomad
- Work / sponsored ×2
- Investment
- Student
Your passport
Easier nearby with India passports
The closest countries we cover that let India passport holders in with less paperwork than South Korea does.
What changes
India and South Korea side by side
| India | South Korea | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | New Delhi | Seoul |
| Languages | Hindi, English | Korean |
| Currency | Indian Rupee | South Korean Won |
| GDP per person (2025) | $2,702 | $36,227 |
| Population | 1.46B | 51.7M |
GDP and population: World Bank.