India e-Visa for South Korean Citizens
Before reading the details, it helps to see the size of the choice. There are only three categories, five options and two service speeds, and your reason for travelling narrows them down quickly. The sections below take you from purpose to price to timing to paperwork.
Planning information only. Eligibility is not assessed and no outcome is promised.
- 3categories
- 5options
- 2service speeds
Find your purpose
One letter per category. Take the one that fits your trip.
Tourist e-Visa
A holiday, sightseeing, or a visit to friends or relatives.
A short course or short-term volunteering adds a letter from the course provider or the voluntary organization.
Tourist e-Visa pageBusiness e-Visa
Meetings, trade fairs, conferences, seminars or workshops.
An invitation letter for meetings is optional, if applicable. Conferences, seminars and workshops list an organizer's invitation.
Business e-Visa pageMedical e-Visa
A consultation, treatment or follow-up care.
A letter from the hospital or treatment institution is listed. Accompanying a patient may need a different visa category.
Medical e-Visa page
Prices, entry type and validity
Published website service prices in USD. No price is published specifically for South Korea, so the standard list applies to all five options.
Tourist e-Visa · 30 days
Double EntryValid for 30 Days
Regular USD 85
Express USD 105
Tourist e-Visa · 1 year
Multiple EntryValid for 365 Days
Regular USD 140
Express USD 180
Tourist e-Visa · 5 years
Multiple EntryValid for 5 Years
Regular USD 400
Express USD 500
Business e-Visa · 1 year
Multiple EntryValid for 365 Days
Regular USD 300
Express USD 400
Medical e-Visa · 60 days
Triple EntryValid for 60 Days
Regular USD 220
Express USD 250
Timing on a working-day scale
Each bar spans the published estimate for that speed.
Express2–3 working days
Regular4–5 working days
working days
Estimates only. Approval and delivery dates are not guaranteed.
Document preparation
Start with
- A scan of the passport bio-data page.
- A recent color photograph. Photograph requirements may vary, so check the current specifications before applying.
Add only if your purpose lists it
- A course-provider or voluntary-organization letter.
- An organizer's invitation for conferences, seminars and workshops.
- A hospital or treatment-institution letter.
Quick checks before you move on
- Does one category describe the whole trip?
- Have you noted the price for your option and speed?
- Is there a gap between the estimate and your departure?
- Do all papers carry the same names and dates?
Ready to apply?
South Korean Traveler FAQs
How can I tell whether one category is enough for my trip?
Try describing the trip in a single sentence. If a category page matches that sentence, it is enough. If it does not, check current guidance carefully instead of guessing, and compare the categories on the visa options page.
Does the fees page show anything different for South Korean applicants?
No. The website publishes no South Korea-specific price, so the fees page and this page show the same standard list, with the entry type and validity for each option.
What do the bars on the timing scale actually show?
They show the published estimates, 4–5 working days for Regular and 2–3 for Express. They are estimates for the service, not promises of approval or delivery.
Which two papers are never optional in the lists?
The passport bio-data scan and a recent color photograph appear in every category's list. Anything further depends on the purpose, and the requirements guide explains it in general terms; conditions can change.
What should South Korean passport holders have ready before applying for an India eVisa?
Choose the category and service level that match your trip, then have your passport details, a recent photograph, your travel dates and any supporting documents ready, so you can enter every detail exactly as it appears in your documents.