Get a Korea - South Visa

Business Travel Requirements for a Korea - South Visa for Indian Citizens

1. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

   • Have at least two blank visa pages
   • Be valid six months beyond entry date
   • Be issued as a full validity passport 
   • Not be damaged in any way

2. Photograph(s)

   You must provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photos should not be affixed to your application and they may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

3. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Be addressed to the Consulate
   • Include the applicant's name, date of birth, job title and passport number
   • Bear the stamp of the inviting company
   • Bear the signature of the inviting party

4. Proof of Financial Means

   Evidence of available funds. This must be provided as:

   • A copy of the applicant's bank statements covering the last 6 months, signed and sealed by a bank official

   and

   • A copy of the applicant's payslips for the past year

5. Income Tax Return

   This must be provided as a copy of the applicant's Income Tax Return (ITR) for the last two years. If ITR cannot be provided, a letter stating the reason is required.

6. Certificate of Incorporation

   This must be provided as a photocopy of the Certificate of Incorporation (Company Registration) of the Indian company.

7. Proof of Company Registration

   This must be provided as a copy of the Business Registration Certificate of the inviting organisation in Korea which must have been issued within the last three months.

8. Proof of Employment

   A letter from the applicant's employer confirming employment. A sample Proof of Employment Letter can be found in the CIBTvisas Application Pack

9. Visa Application Form

   One fully completed and signed visa application form. The form must:

   • Be completed online at https://www.visa.go.kr/
   • Be printed and signed by the applicant

10. Supplementary Form

    Applicants must provide the Health Condition Supplementary Form which can be found within the CIBTvisas Application Pack.

11. CIBTvisas Order Form

    Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.

    Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process. 

12. Self Employed Applicants

    Self employed applicants must provide the following documents:

    • A personal ITR (Income Tax Return) for the last three years
    • A Business Profile Form which can be found within the CIBTvisas Application Pack.