South Korea trip from India: 7-day Seoul & Busan plan, visa and cost
A 7-day South Korea itinerary from India: how the VFS-filed visa works, a rupee budget, Seoul palaces, the DMZ, Gyeongju and Busan, and vegetarian eating.
South Korea
Palaces beside skyscrapers in Seoul, a fast train to the Busan coast, and a visa you file through VFS before you fly.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | Short-term visit visa (C-3-9) from a Korean mission, filed through the VFS Global application centre; the K-ETA is not open to Indian passports |
|---|---|
| Stay | Up to 90 days on a single-entry short-term visa; Jeju Island alone has a limited visa waiver |
| Government fee | ₹3,400 (US$40) for a single-entry visa of up to 90 days, plus the VFS service charge |
| Processing | Not stated on the consulate pages we could read; allow at least 2–3 weeks |
| Official site | www.visa.go.kr |
When to go
The best months are April, May, September, October, November. Flights from India: About 7 h 30 m non-stop from Delhi; otherwise 1 stop via Southeast Asia or the Gulf. Currency: South Korean won (KRW), roughly ₩16 to ₹1. Clocks: IST + 3:30.
Trip guides
South Korea guides