South Korea Visa for Indians Living in UAE (2026): Requirements, Fees & How to Apply

Indian passport holders need a visa for South Korea. Here is the full 2026 picture for Indians living in the UAE: whether your residence helps, the cost in AED, documents, timings and how to apply from Dubai.

VERIFIED · OFFICIAL SOURCE · 12 OCT 2026

Visa needed

Apply through a South Korea embassy or visa centre, normally in the country where you live, before you travel.Stay up to 90 days · Single entry · ₹5,959 all-in with Krosz

South Korea visa at a glance

Visa typeC-3-9 Short-term Tourist Visa

Government fee₹3,600per traveller

Processing9–10 daysafter your appointment

Max stay90 daysper visit

Passport validity6 monthsneeded

EntriesSingle entry

Embassy visitUsuallyfor biometrics / passport

Is this guide for you?

This page covers short tourist and family visits. Check all four.

You hold an ordinary Indian passport

You live in the UAE and will fly from there

You're visiting for tourism or family

You'll stay 90 days or less

Going for work, study or a long stay? Those need a different visa type. See the full South Korea visa guide.

Does living in the UAE change anything?

The rules above are the official rules for Indian passport holders. Some countries give easier entry to people who hold certain residence permits or visas. Before your application is filed, a Krosz visa expert checks whether your UAE residence visa changes anything for South Korea.

Apply from

A visa centre in the UAE

Price in AED

≈ AED 230

Keep valid

Your UAE Residence Visa

Total cost for Indians in the UAE

What you pay at Krosz checkout, per traveller, for a tourist visa.

Government fee 60%Krosz service fee 34%GST (18%) on Krosz service fee 6%

Item	INR	AED (approx.)	Refundable
Government fee	₹3,600	AED 139	No
Krosz service fee	₹1,999	AED 77	Yes
GST (18%) on Krosz service fee	₹360	AED 14	No
Total per traveller	₹5,959	AED 230

Government fee: INR 3,600 short-term single-entry visa (up to 90 days), effective 1 Aug 2026; visa application centre service charge is extra. AED at ₹25.96 per AED (rates of 14 Oct 2026). Prices in effect from 6 Sept 2026.

How to apply from the UAE

This visa needs an in-person step. You normally apply in the country where you legally live, so from the UAE.

1Pay & uploadPassport, photo, your permit
2Expert preparesForm and checklist for your case
3Book appointmentAt the South Korea visa centre or mission
4BiometricsSubmit your passport
5DecisionAbout 9–10 days
6FlyPassport returned with visa

Something missing or unclear? Your Krosz visa expert messages you on WhatsApp, and you fix it with one tap before anything reaches the authorities.

When to apply

Day 0 · ApplyDay 10 · DecisionDay 30+ · Fly

Apply at least 30 days before your flight. Official timing: New Delhi: application date + 9 working days (embassy); other KVACs ~10 working days; longer if extra documents or interview are requested.

Documents checklist

For the application

Original passport valid for 6+ months with at least 3 blank pages

Visa application e-form with colour photo (white background)

Covering / visa request letter

Last 6 months bank statement (bank-sealed)

Employment certificate or leave letter (employed) / business registration (self-employed)

Day-to-day itinerary and hotel booking

Confirmed flight ticket

Copy of first and last pages of the passport

Passport valid for 6+ months.

Keep ready for travel

Return or onward ticketTicket out of South Korea

Proof of fundsThe Korean Embassy in India asks Indian applicants for a 6-month bank statement and income tax returns for the last 2 years. No fixed minimum balance is published.

Your UAE residence visaValid for your return to the UAE

Mistakes that cause problems

Name or passport number typed differently from the passportCopy every detail exactly as printed on the bio page

Passport expires too soonMake sure it is valid for 6+ months from your travel dates

Booking the appointment too lateSlots fill fast in peak season; start weeks ahead

Missing proof of ties or fundsCarry bank statements, employer letter and bookings

Visa decisions rest with the South Korea authorities. No service can guarantee approval.

Rules during your stay, and getting back

How long you can stay	Up to 90 days (short-term single entry)
Visa validity	Short-term single-entry visa; validity period is set by the Korean mission at issuance
Entries	Single entry
Getting back into UAE	Your UAE residence visa must be valid on the day you fly back, so check your Emirates ID expiry before you book. Most residence visas can be cancelled after more than six months outside the UAE; you would then need a return permit through ICP or GDRFA Dubai. Golden Visa holders are treated differently.

Questions Indians in the UAE ask about South Korea

Do Indians living in UAE need a visa for South Korea?

Visa needed. Apply through a South Korea embassy or visa centre, normally in the country where you live, before you travel.

How much does the South Korea visa cost for Indian residents of UAE?

With Krosz the total is ₹5,959 per traveller (about AED 230), including the government fee, Krosz service fee and GST. Government fee: INR 3,600 short-term single-entry visa (up to 90 days), effective 1 Aug 2026; visa application centre service charge is extra.

How long does it take?

New Delhi: application date + 9 working days (embassy); other KVACs ~10 working days; longer if extra documents or interview are requested

How long can I stay in South Korea?

Up to 90 days (short-term single entry)

Can I apply from Dubai?

Yes. You normally apply through the South Korea embassy or its visa centre in the country where you legally live, so from the UAE. Krosz prepares your file and books the appointment.

Is the Krosz fee refundable?

The Krosz service fee is refundable under the refund policy. Government fees and GST are not refundable.

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Source: Embassy of the Republic of Korea in India. Last verified 12 Oct 2026. Visa rules change often; your Krosz expert re-checks them before filing.