Traveling to South Korea from India is more accessible than ever. Here is our comprehensive 2026 guide to obtaining your South Korea C-3-9 tourist visa smoothly and without stress.

1. Visa Category Overview Indian tourists traveling for leisure, sightseeing, or cultural exploration require a **C-3-9 Individual Tourist Visa**.

2. Mandatory Document Checklist - **Valid Passport:** Original passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 2 blank visa pages. - **Visa Application Form:** Completed accurately and signed by the applicant. - **Passport Photographs:** Two recent 3.5cm x 4.5cm photos against a clean white background. - **Covering Letter:** Detailed travel purpose, itinerary dates, and contact information. - **Financial Proofs:** Last 6 months bank statements stamped by your bank and Income Tax Returns (ITR-V) for the last 2 years. - **Employment Proof:** NOC or leave letter from employer, or company registration documents for business owners. - **Flight & Hotel Bookings:** Confirmed roundtrip flight reservation and hotel accommodations.

3. Application Submission via VFS Global / KVAC Depending on your jurisdiction (North/East/West/South India), applications are submitted via designated Korea Visa Application Centers (KVAC / VFS Global) in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru.

4. Processing Time Standard processing time typically ranges from 7 to 12 working days. We recommend applying at least 4 weeks before your intended departure date.

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