South Korea passport → India

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for India?

Visa on arrival30 days

South Korean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in India for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

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India at a glance

Capital: New Delhi
Currency: Indian rupee (INR)
Languages: Hindi, English, and 20 other scheduled languages
Calling code: +91
Region: Southern Asia

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India for other passports

South KoreaVisa on arrival30 days
United StateseVisa30 days
United KingdomeVisa30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeVisa30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa30 days
NepalVisa-free
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa30 days
CanadaeVisa30 days

Nearby in Southern Asia for South Korean passport holders

BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa
IraneVisa
PakistaneVisa30 days

Common questions

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for India?

South Korean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in India for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can South Korean citizens stay in India?

Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can South Korean citizens visit without a visa?

160 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Korea passport ranks #4 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.