Indian Passport Holder in USA? Your Complete 2026 Guide to South Korea Visa
Indian passport holders need a visa for South Korea. Here is the full 2026 picture for Indians living in the USA: whether your residence helps, the cost in USD, documents, timings and how to apply from the USA.
VERIFIED · OFFICIAL SOURCE · 12 OCT 2026South Korea visa at a glance
Is this guide for you?
This page covers short tourist and family visits. Check all four.
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 USA 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 US visa or green card changes anything for South Korea.
A visa centre in the USA
≈ USD 63
Your Green Card/H-1B
Total cost for Indians in the USA
What you pay at Krosz checkout, per traveller, for a tourist visa.
| Item | INR | USD (approx.) | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government fee | ₹3,600 | USD 38 | No |
| Krosz service fee | ₹1,999 | USD 21 | Yes |
| GST (18%) on Krosz service fee | ₹360 | USD 4 | No |
| Total per traveller | ₹5,959 | USD 63 |
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. USD at ₹95.34 per USD (rates of 14 Oct 2026). Prices in effect from 6 Sept 2026.
How to apply from the USA
This visa needs an in-person step. You normally apply in the country where you legally live, so from the USA.
- 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
When to apply
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
Passport valid for 6+ months.
Keep ready for travel
Mistakes that cause problems
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 USA | H-1B, L-1 and other visa holders need a valid US visa stamp to return, so an expired stamp means a stamping appointment before you come back. F-1 students need a Form I-20 endorsed for travel by their DSO, a valid visa and a passport valid six months past re-entry. Green card holders can re-enter on a valid card after absences of less than one year. |
Questions Indians in the USA ask about South Korea
Do Indians living in USA 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 USA?
With Krosz the total is ₹5,959 per traveller (about USD 63), 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 the USA?
Yes. You normally apply through the South Korea embassy or its visa centre in the country where you legally live, so from the USA. 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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Get your South Korea visa from the USA
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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.