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Name: Republic of Korea (South)

Location:Far East

Time: IST (+) 3 1/2 hrs

Capital:Seoul

Language:Korean

Area:99, 268 sq kms

Population: 47,904,370

National Day:15 Aug (Liberation Day) & 3 October (National Foundation Day)

Currency: Won (W) 1 = INR 0.0343

Climate: Moderate climate with four seasons. The hottest part of the year is during the rainy season between July and August, and the coldest is December to February. Spring and autumn are mild and mainly dry and are generally considered the best times to visit.

Holidays-Year 2018:1 Jan *Sollal (Lunar New Year). 1 Jan New Year. 1 Mar Independence Movement Day. 28 Apr Buddha's Birthday. 1 May Labour Day (not an official public holiday but many companies and financial markets close). 5 May Children's Day. 6 Jun Memorial Day. 15 Aug Liberation Day. 1 Sep *Harvest Moon (Chuseok). 3 Oct National Foundation Day. 25 Dec Christmas Day.

Airlines Name: Korean Air (KE)) , Asiana Airlines (OZ)

International Airports:Kimpo (Seoul) (SEL)Kimhae (Pusan) (PUS) Cheju (CJU)

Tourist

The Applicant should have a valid passport at least 6 months.
One visa form (photocopy allowed). The Consulate in Chennai requires 2 forms.
One passport-size photograph. The Consulate in Chennai requires 2 photographs.
A covering letter from the Applicant, explaining the purpose of travel.
A Covering Letter from the Applicant's Company to prove the Applicant's social/ professional status.
Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
Onward country visa.
Correspondence/ Documents clarifying the purpose of entry.
Hotel Confirmation.
In the case of a family visit, a Letter of Invitation (in Korean) from the Applicant's reference in South Korea is required along with Marriage certificate and if applicable Birth Certificate of the child.
Bank statement for six months.
Income tax returns for last three years.
Visa is issued for a maximum stay of 90 days and is also valid for 90 days.
Processing time is 2 to 3 working days. In Chennai it takes 3 working days to process visa and the visa fee is accepted in the form of Bank Draft. It should be in favour of Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Korea, payable in Chennai.
Visa fee is paid in cash in Delhi.

Visa Fee Details
Visa fee is	INR 1440

Business Visa

The Applicant should have a valid passport at least 6 months.
One visa form (photocopy allowed). The Consulate in Chennai requires 2 forms.
One passport-size photograph. The Consulate in Chennai requires 2 photographs.
A Covering Letter from the Employer recommending the travel giving complete details of business also mentioning the travel dates and total stay.
Original Invitation letter from the Korean company, attested by the local Notary Public in S. Korea.
Registration copy of the South Korean Company.
If first time traveler than copy of the Registration of the Indian Company. Also required Income Tax returns and Bank statement of the Company.
Confirmed round-trip air ticket.
Income Tax Returns of the last 2 years.
Bank statement for six months.
A copy of the Appointment Letter & Salary slips (if salaried).
Visa is issued for a maximum stay of 90 days and is also valid for 90 days.
Processing time is 2 to 3 working days. In Chennai it takes 3 working days to process visa and the visa fee is accepted in the form of Bank Draft. It should be in favour of Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Korea, payable in Chennai.
Visa fee is paid in cash in Delhi.

Visa Fee Details
Single Entry (90 days)	INR 1440
Multiple Entry (90 days)	INR 3840
Long Term (90 days)	INR 2400

Transit Visa

The Applicant should have a valid passport at least 6 months.
One visa form (photocopy allowed, In Chennai two forms are required ).
One passport-size photograph (In Chennai two are required).
Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
Onward visa.
Covering letter from the Applicant's company to prove Applicant's social/ professional status.
Hotel confirmation.
In case of family visit a letter of invitation from Applicant's reference in South Korea, in Korean.
Proof of funds.

Visa is valid for three months, with a stay of 5 days maximum.

Processing time is 2 to 3 working days.
In Chennai it takes 3 working days to process visa and visa fee is accepted in form of Bank Draft. It should be in favour of HONORARY CONSULATE OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA payable in Chennai.
Visa fee is paid in cash in Delhi.

Visa Fee Details
Visa fee is	INR 1440

Seamen Visa

The Applicant should have a valid passport at least 6 months.
One visa form (photocopy allowed, In Chennai two forms are required ).
One passport-size photograph (In Chennai two are required).
Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
Onward visa.
Covering letter from the Applicant's company to prove Applicant's social/ professional status.
Hotel confirmation.
A fax message, from the shipping company in South Korea, to the Embassy giving particulars of the seamen, date and port of joining the ship is necessary.
In case of family visit a letter of invitation from Applicant's reference in South Korea, in Korean.
Proof of funds.

Visa is valid for 90 days and is issued for a maximum stay of 90 days.

Processing time is 2 to 3 working days.
In Chennai it takes 3 working days to process visa and visa fee is accepted in form of Bank Draft. It should be in favour of HONORARY CONSULATE OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA payable in Chennai.
Visa fee is paid in cash in Delhi.

Visa Fee Details
	INR

Work Permit Visa

The Applicant should have a valid passport at least 6 months.
One visa form (photocopy allowed, In Chennai two forms are required ).
One passport-size photograph (In Chennai two are required).
Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
Onward visa.
Covering letter from the Applicant's company to prove Applicant's social/ professional status.
Covering letter from Applicant's company.
Letter of Financial Guarantee from Korean Company.
Employment contract and certificate of Visa Issurance which has to be arranged by sponsor through Ministry of Justice in Korea.
Hotel confirmation.
In case of family visit a letter of invitation from Applicant's reference in South Korea, in Korean.
Proof of funds.

Visa is valid for 90 days and is issued for a maximum stay of 90 days.

Processing time is 24 hours.
In Chennai it takes 3 working days to process visa and visa fee is accepted in form of Bank Draft. It should be in favour of HONORARY CONSULATE OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA payable in Chennai.
Visa fee is paid in cash in Delhi.

Visa Fee Details
Visa fee is	INR 2400

Student Visa

The Applicant should have a valid passport at least 6 months.
One visa form (photocopy allowed, In Chennai two forms are required ).
One visa form to be completed by the University in S. Korea.
One passport-size photograph (In Chennai two are required).
Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
Onward visa.
Covering letter.
Letter of guarantee from the University/Institution in Korea.
Letter of Financial Guarantee from the University.
Certificate of Visa Issurance to be arranged by University in Korea through Ministry of Justice and Certificate of Admission in case of D-2 Visa.
Hotel confirmation.
In case of family visit a letter of invitation from Applicant's reference in South Korea, in Korean.
Proof of funds.

Visa is valid for 90 days and is issued for a maximum stay of 90 days.

Processing time is 2 to 3 working days.
In Chennai it takes 3 working days to process visa and visa fee is accepted in form of Bank Draft. It should be in favour of HONORARY CONSULATE OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA payable in Chennai.
Visa fee is paid in cash in Delhi.

Visa Fee Details
	INR

Read on to this section to find-out about details of the nearest embassy of country or consulate of the country you want to visit.

New Delhi

Name: Embassy of the Republic of Korea
Address:9 Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri,
City: New Delhi - 110021
Country: India
Telephone: 011- 4200 7000
Fax: 011- 2687 8554/ 2688 4840
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 0830 to 1730 hrs
Visa Timings : 0900 to 1100 hrs
Collection Timings:1500 to 1600 hrs
Email: --------------
Website : --------------

Mumbai

Name: Office of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Mumbai
Address: Kanchanjunga Building, 9th Floor, 72, Peddar Road, G Deshmukh Road,
City: Mumbai - 400 026
Country: India
Telephone: 2388 6743/ 44/ 45
Fax: 2388 6765
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 0900 to 1730 hrs
Visa Timings :1000 to 1200 hrs
Collection Timings:1000 to 1200 hrs
Email: --------------
Website : --------------

Kolkata

Name: Consulate General of Italy
Address: 3 Raja Santosh Marg, Alipore
City: Kolkata - 700 027
Country: India
Telephone: 2479 2414/ 26
Fax: 26 2479 3892
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 0930 to 1700 hrs
Territory Jurisdiction: Visa is handled for Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Tripura and West Bengal; the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands; Nepal.

Kolkata

Name: Honorary Consulate General of the Republic of Korea
Address: NICCO House, 2, Hare Street,
City: Kolkata - 700 001
Country: India
Telephone: 2248 8220 / 5102
Fax:2248 6414 / 2220 9443
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 0900 to 1730 hrs
Visa Timings: 1000 to 1200 hrs
Email: --------------
Collection Timings 1000 to 1200 hrs

Chennai

Name: Honorary Consulate General of the Republic of Korea
Address: No. 51, 6th Main Road, Raja Annamalai Puram,
City: Chennai- 600 028
Country: India
Telephone: 044- 2436 1224
Fax: 044- 2436 1226
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 0900 to 1730 hrs
Visa Timings: 1000 to 1200 hrs
Email: enquiries@inkocentre.org
Collection Timings 1000 to 1145 hrs

Chennai

Name: Trade Office Chennai
Address: No. 463, II Floor, L. R. Swamy Parvatham Block (New Building), Teynampet, Anna Salai,
City: Chennai - 600 018
Country: India
Telephone: 044- 2433 7280
Fax:044- 2433 7281
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 0900 to 1800 hrs.
Visa Timings: ----------
Email: kotra@chennaiktc.com
Website :-----------------
Collection Timings:------------------

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