THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
5th Floor, Bannari Amman Towers, No.29, Dr. Radha Krishnan Road, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004 Website: http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/in-chennai-ko/index.do
Visa Information as of Dec-2019
VISA HOURS
Submission of Applications Collection of Passports
Closed
09:00 am to 11:00 am (Monday - Friday)
15:00 pm to 16:00 pm (After 5 Working Days) Saturdays, Sundays
Tamil Nadu Government Holidays
Korean Holidays (1st Mar, 15th Aug, 3rd Oct, 9th Oct)
PROCESSING TIME
Complete and satisfactory applications will normally be approved after Five working days. For pending &
interview visa cases, the processing time will be Five working days including the day of submission of additional documents & interview.
VISA CATEGORY NORMAL VISA
FEE EXPRESS VISA FEE
Short Term Single Entry
(Up to 90 days) 2,800/- + 2,100/ = 4,900/-
Long Term single Entry (More than 90 days) required to submit their
medical report on tuberculosis from the specifically designated hospitals by the Consulate
4,200/- + 2,100/ = 6,300/-
Double Entry
(Up to 30 days) 4,900/- + 2,800/ = 7,700/- Multiple Entry
(Up to 90 days) 6,300/- + 2,800/ = 9,100/- Visa Entry
for American Nationals 3,150/- -
* VISA FEES (To be paid only in CASH.)
* Multiple Visa is only applicable for those who have been to Korea more than once.
* When applying for multiple visas, it is required to specify the date of first visit including next visit.
Express Visa Application is 1½ to 2 working days from the time of submission.
- Additional processing time may be required if deemed so by the Consulate.
for normal mode
Basic Documents
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(A) Visa form:
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All columns to be filled in completely, clearly and legibly. Do not use white ink or overwrite or make corrections in order to avoid delay in issuance of visa.*
One photograph to be pasted(the photograph should be in color and the applicant must face the camera directly with white background)*
Original passport should be VALID FOR SIX MONTHS.*
Passport should bear minimum 3 blank pages (either side)(B) Covering Letter/Visa Request letter should contain the following information
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Applicant's full name, mobile no., date of birth and passport No.*
If employed, company’s name, phone number, registered seal/signature at the end of the letter*
Brief Details of Visit.(C) Invitation letter should contain the following information
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Invitee's full name, mobile no., date of birth and passport No.*
Inviter's details, such as in case of companies, name and phone no. of person In-charge, and in case of individuals, inviter's full name, and phone no.*
Inviting company/individual's registered seal/signature at the end of the letter*
Original invitation letter not required (Scan copy or Photocopy)(D) Copy of Certificate of Business Registration (can be downloaded by the Korean Inviter from:www.nts.go.kr)
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It has to be issued in recent 3 months (E) Financial Documents Requirements*
2 yr. Income tax return of applicants*
6- month bank statement of applicants (With Bank Seal) just in case applicants are not eligible to file ITR + In absence of Income Tax Return please provide explanatory note as well.(F) Medical report on tuberculosis
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Long-term (over 90 days) visa applicants are required to submit their medical report on tuberculosis from the1. Business Visa
Basic Documents Extra documents
A. Visa form
B. Covering Letter/Visa Request letter C. Invitation letter
D. Copy of Certificate of Business Registration
E. Financial Documents Requirements
2. Tourist Visa
Basic Documents Extra documents
A. Visa form
B. Covering Letter/Visa Request letter C. Financial Documents Requirements
-Ticket Itinerary
-Tour itinerary (day to day) and hotel booking (if any)
-Employment certificate of leave letter (if an applicant is an employee)
3. Dependent/Visiting/Accompanying
Basic Documents Extra documents
A) Visa form
B) Covering Letter/Visa Request letter C) Invitation letter
D) Financial Documents Requirements E) Medical report on TB (more than
90days)
-Copy of first and last page of passport(Inviter)
-Inviter’s Alien registration card copy and Last Korean Visa copy
(for Indians/foreigners)
-A certificate of inviter’s employment and a certificate of tax payment (if an inviter is a spouse)
-Relationship proof
-Marriage certificate(if a inviter is a spouse) -Ticket Itinerary
4. Medical visit
Basic Documents Extra documents
A) Visa form
B) Covering Letter/Visa Request letter C) Invitation letter
D) Copy of Certificate of Business Registration
E) Financial Documents Requirements
-Ticket Itinerary
- Medical treatment documentary evidence by medical institution
+Doctor’s note and booking slip from hospital (In case of Medical tour)
5. Short Term Employment Visa (C-4)
Basic Documents Extra documents
A) Visa form
B) Covering Letter/Visa Request letter C) Invitation letter
D) Copy of Certificate of Business Registration
E) Financial Documents Requirements
-Ticket Itinerary
-Dispatched / transfer order from Indian Company
-Employment contract
6. Short Term Internship/Research
Basic Documents Extra documents
A) Visa form
B) Covering Letter/Visa Request letter C) Invitation letter
D) Copy of Certificate of Business Registration
E) Financial Documents Requirements
-Ticket Itinerary
-Student proof Bonafide Certificate(if any)
7. Long-Term Student Visa
Basic Documents Extra documents
A) Visa form
B) Covering Letter/Visa Request letter C) Invitation letter
D) Copy of Certificate of Business Registration
E) Financial Documents Requirements F) Medical report on TB(more than 90days)
-Admission Certificate original and copy -Scholarship letter from Korea (if applicable) -Student proof Bonafide Certificate (if any) -Education certificate copy
-Ticket Itinerary(One way ticket)
8. Sports/Art & Culture
Basic Documents Extra documents
A) Visa form
B) Covering Letter / Visa Request letter C) Invitation letter
D) Copy of Certificate of Business Registration
E) Financial Documents Requirements
-Achievement certificate (If applicants are students then he/she can provide their bonafide certificate from college or institute also.
-Student proof(Bonafide Certificate) if any.
-Ticket Itinerary
9. D9 Visa
Basic Documents Extra documents
A) Visa form
B) Covering Letter/Visa Request letter C) Invitation letter
D) Copy of Certificate of Business Registration
E) Financial Documents Requirements F) Medical report on TB(for those staying more than 90days)
-Agreement Between buyer and seller
10. A-1, A-2 and A-3
Basic Documents Extra documents
A) Visa form
B) Covering Letter/Visa Request letter C) Invitation letter
D) Copy of Certificate of Business Registration
-Documents that can prove their state of dispatch or employment, or a public letter by the Foreign Minister or the Minister of the office of his country(the public letter should be able to prove one’s status of official duty)
11. Applicants with Visa issuance No.
Basic Documents Extra documents
A) Visa form
B) Medical report on TB(for those staying more than 90days)
-Visa issuance No. from Korea
NOTICE (Please read the instructions carefully before applying for visa) 1. Final allotment of visa is on the sole discretion of the Government of the Republic of Korea.
2. Submission & collection can be done personally or through registered travel agents or the representatives can come with authority letter from applicant.
3. No Express Visa services will be entertained after submission .
4. The consulate reserves the right to ask for additional documents other than the said given requirements.
5. The consulate reserves the right to take longer visa issuance time to clear doubts if any.
6. Visa fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.
7. Documents will not be returned once submitted to the Consulate. Please note that the Consulate does not require original documents (excepts for TB certificate)
