Do South Korean citizens need a visa for India?
The official link goes to indianvisaonline.gov.in. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
India entry rules for South Korean citizens.
| Verdict | Visa on arrival |
|---|---|
| Document | Visa on Arrival, or e-Tourist Visa |
| Fee | VOA fee: not confirmed. e-Visa: 30-day: USD 25 (Jul-Mar) / USD 10 (Apr-Jun); 1-year: USD 40; 5-year: USD 200 (+3% bank charge) |
| Stay | VOA: duration not confirmed on official page; e-Tourist: 30 days, or multiple entry up to 180 days per calendar year on the 1-year/5-year e-Visa |
| Validity | 30-day: 30 days; 1-year: 365 days from grant; 5-year: 5 years from grant |
| When to apply | VOA: none. e-Visa: at least 4 days before arrival |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a South Korean passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: India entry requirements.
The details for a South Korean passport.
Visa on Arrival is available to nationals of Japan and South Korea (official e-Visa FAQ Q25), but its airports, stay and fee are not stated on the e-Visa portal. Getting the e-Visa in advance is the safer route. e-Visa holders must enter through a designated e-Visa airport or seaport (36 airports listed incl. Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Goa, Kochi). Not eligible for e-Visa if of Pakistani origin (parent/grandparent born in or permanently resident in Pakistan) - regular visa from an Indian mission instead. 1-year/5-year e-Tourist: max 180 days in India per calendar year. 30-day e-Tourist is non-extendable and non-convertible.
How long it must be valid.
At least 6 months validity (e-Visa rule: at the time of application; FCDO/Canada: 6 months after arrival). Machine-readable ordinary passport; diplomatic/official passports cannot use e-Visa.
Recent changes in India.
- 2025-07-24 — Tourist visas resumed for Chinese nationals after a five-year freeze. Regular visa only, no e-Visa. Processing extended to Indian missions worldwide in Nov 2025.
- 2025-09-01 — Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025, its Rules and the Exemption Order came into force: consolidated immigration law, reporting duties for hosts and institutions, higher overstay penalties, and Nepal/Bhutan exemptions restated.
- 2025-10-01 — Mandatory online e-Arrival Card for foreigners (embassy notices say OCI holders too), filed within 72 hours before arrival via indianvisaonline.gov.in, boi.gov.in or the 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' app. Replaces the paper disembarkation card.
The short answers.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for India?
Yes, but it’s issued on arrival: South Korean citizens get the Visa on Arrival, or e-Tourist Visa at the border for stays of VOA: duration not confirmed on official page; e-Tourist: 30 days, or multiple entry up to 180 days per calendar year on the 1-year/5-year e-Visa.
How much does it cost for South Korean citizens?
VOA fee: not confirmed. e-Visa: 30-day: USD 25 (Jul-Mar) / USD 10 (Apr-Jun); 1-year: USD 40; 5-year: USD 200 (+3% bank charge). Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in India?
VOA: duration not confirmed on official page; e-Tourist: 30 days, or multiple entry up to 180 days per calendar year on the 1-year/5-year e-Visa. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should South Korean citizens apply?
VOA: none. e-Visa: at least 4 days before arrival.
Where do South Korean citizens apply?
On the official site, indianvisaonline.gov.in. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue India visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.