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South Korea Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Most visitors need an e-Visa for South Korea — apply online and let HolidaySG handle it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately
Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026
e-Visa available — South Korea uses K-ETA (electronic travel authorisation) at k-eta.go.kr, KRW 10,000 and valid 3 years for multiple entries. Singapore is on the TEMPORARY K-ETA EXEMPTION list (extended to 31 Dec 2026) - Singaporeans enter visa-free up to 90 days with just a passport. Indian nationals are NOT visa-exempt and must obtain a Korean visa (e-visa via visa.go.kr) in advance.

South Korea visa at a glance

Government visa fee
KRW 10,000 (approx USD 7)
Processing time
Usually within 72 hours
Validity
3 years, multiple entries (or until passport expiry)
Maximum stay
90 days
Visa required?
Nationals of visa-waiver countries NOT currently under temporary exemption
Arrival card
Arrival card waived for K-ETA holders; e-Arrival card otherwise
Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for South Korea?

Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, USA, EU and ~110 others (30–90 days). can generally enter South Korea without a visa. An e-Visa is available — South Korea uses K-ETA (electronic travel authorisation) at k-eta.go.kr, KRW 10,000 and valid 3 years for multiple entries. Singapore is on the TEMPORARY K-ETA EXEMPTION list (extended to 31 Dec 2026) - Singaporeans enter visa-free up to 90 days with just a passport. Indian nationals are NOT visa-exempt and must obtain a Korean visa (e-visa via visa.go.kr) in advance.. Nationals of visa-waiver countries NOT currently under temporary exemption

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, USA, EU and ~110 others (30–90 days). do not require a visa for South Korea for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (K-ETA (Korea Immigration)) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official South Korea visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026
Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: Yes

K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)

Official fee: KRW 10,000 (approx USD 7)
Validity
3 years, multiple entries (or until passport expiry)
Max stay
90 days
Time to approval
Usually within 72 hours
Processing time
Usually within 72 hours
Where to apply
https://www.k-eta.go.kr

Who needs it: Nationals of visa-waiver countries NOT currently under temporary exemption

Visa-free: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, USA, EU and ~110 others (30–90 days).

Required documents

  • Passport valid at least 6 months
  • Recent photo (JPG)
  • Email address
  • Payment card

Arrival card: Arrival card waived for K-ETA holders; e-Arrival card otherwise

Extra charges: None official

Beware third-party sites charging inflated fees. Waived nationals may still apply optionally.

Source: K-ETA (Korea Immigration) · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

C-3 Short-term Visit Visa

Official fee: Single-entry approx INR 3,400 visa fee plus VFS/BLS service fee approx INR 1,100 (approx INR 4,500 total). Group-of-5+ fee waiver promotion ran through 30 Jun 2026.
Validity
Typically 90 days validity to enter; single or double entry as issued
Max stay
90 days
Time to approval
Around 10 working days
Processing time
Around 10 working days
Where to apply
https://www.visa.go.kr

Who needs it: Indian nationals and other non-visa-waiver travellers for short-term tourism

Required documents

  • Passport valid at least 6 months
  • Application form
  • Photo
  • Flight and hotel bookings
  • Bank statements / 2 years ITR (proof of funds)
  • Employment/business proof

Arrival card: e-Arrival card / paper arrival card

Extra charges: VFS Global / BLS International service fee

Group tourists from China/Vietnam/Philippines have designated-agency schemes.

Source: MOFA Republic of Korea · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Temporary K-ETA Exemption (Singapore)

Official fee: Free
Validity
Until 31 December 2026 (temporary exemption period)
Max stay
90 days
Time to verify
On arrival
Time to approval
On arrival
Processing time
On arrival
Where to apply
https://www.k-eta.go.kr

Who needs it: Singapore passport holders (one of ~67 exempted countries) for tourism or business

Required documents

  • Singapore passport valid for the stay
  • Onward ticket and proof of funds may be checked

Extra charges: Mandatory e-Arrival Card may apply; K-ETA optional

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

South Korea visa — frequently asked questions

No. Singapore is on the temporary K-ETA exemption list (extended to 31 Dec 2026), so Singaporeans enter visa-free for up to 90 days with just a passport.
Yes. India is not visa-exempt; Indians must obtain a Korean visa (commonly a C-3 short-term visa via the Korea Visa Portal) before travel.
K-ETA costs KRW 10,000 (about USD 7) and is generally valid for 3 years with multiple entries.
Apply online at k-eta.go.kr at least 72 hours before boarding; approval is usually granted within 72 hours.
Yes. A free mandatory digital e-Arrival Card must be filed online (at e-arrivalcard.go.kr) within 72 hours before arrival - required for both Indians and visa-exempt Singaporeans.
Up to 90 days for tourism or business under the visa-waiver/K-ETA exemption.
Via the Korea Visa Portal (visa.go.kr) or a Korean embassy/consulate/accredited visa centre, with passport, photo, itinerary and proof of funds.
You still need a valid passport, and immigration may ask for an onward ticket and proof of funds; the e-Arrival Card may also be required.

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