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Korea visa application centres in India
VFS Global takes Korean visa applications in India, in 9 cities, New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Bengaluru among them. VFS Global runs the Korea Visa Application Centres for the Embassy in New Delhi and the Consulate General in Chennai; since 1 October 2026 the Mumbai consulate's area applies only through designated travel agencies.
Since 1 October 2026, people in the Mumbai consulate's area apply only through a designated travel agency.
- “From October 1, 2026, applicants must apply for a Korean visa through a designated travel agency.” (overseas.mofa.go.kr, read 1 Nov 2026)
- “To ensure a safe and efficient visa application process, direct (walk-in) applications at the Consulate General will no longer be accepted.” (overseas.mofa.go.kr, read 1 Nov 2026)
- The consulate publishes the list of designated agencies (version of 19.10.2026, 14 agencies, including VFS Global Private Limited and BLS International Services) and says applicants use them at their own discretion (overseas.mofa.go.kr, read 1 Nov 2026).
- The Mumbai consulate covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli (overseas.mofa.go.kr, read 1 Nov 2026).
Where Korean visas are handled in India
| Place | Address | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VFS GlobalNew Delhi | Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Mezzanine Level Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place New Delhi- 110001VFS Korea Visa Application Centre (Embassy jurisdiction). Applicants Monday to Friday 09:00-15:00; travel agents and representatives 09:00-13:00; passport return 10:00-17:00. | visaforkorea-id.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalKolkata | Official pages give different addresses: check the operator's page before you go | visaforkorea-id.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalChennai | Korea Visa Application Center, Ramee Mall, 2nd Floor, No.365, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai – 600018, IndiaVFS KVAC (Chennai consulate jurisdiction). Individuals Monday to Friday 09:00-13:00; travel agents 09:00-12:00; passport return 09:00-15:00. | visaforkorea-ce.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalBengaluru | 22, Gopalan Innovation Mall, Bannerghatta Main Rd, Sarakki Industrial Layout, 3rd Phase, J. P. Nagar,Bengaluru, Karnataka 560076, IndiaVFS KVAC (Chennai consulate jurisdiction). | visaforkorea-ce.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalMumbai | Urmi Axis Building, 3rd Floor, Behind Famous Studio, Opp. E Moses Road, Mahalaxmi (West), Mumbai 400 011VFS Global Private Limited as a designated travel agency on the Mumbai consulate's list of 19.10.2026 (not a consulate-run centre). Twelve other Mumbai agencies are on the same list. | overseas.mofa.go.krread 1 Nov 2026 |
| BLS InternationalMumbai | Unit No.G1-G8, Ground Floor, Dalamal Towers, 211 Nariman Point Mumbai - 400021BLS International Services as a designated travel agency on the Mumbai consulate's list of 19.10.2026. | overseas.mofa.go.krread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalHyderabad | Unit 1, Lower Concourse , Punjagutta Metro Station, 8-2-340/1, Punjagutta Rd, Punjagutta Officers Colony, Punjagutta, Hyderabad, Telangana 500082 IndiaVFS Global (designated agency, Mumbai jurisdiction; Telangana belongs to Mumbai). | overseas.mofa.go.krread 1 Nov 2026 |
| BLS InternationalHyderabad | Official pages give different addresses: check the operator's page before you go | overseas.mofa.go.krread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalAhmedabad | Ground Floor, Shree Balaji Agora Mall, Between Tapovan & Bhat Circle, 200 Ft, Sardar Patel Ring Road, Motera, Ahmedabad - 382424VFS Global (designated agency, Mumbai jurisdiction). | overseas.mofa.go.krread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalPune | 93 Avenue Mall,4th Floor, Kalubai Chowk, Near Fatima Nagar Junction, Wanowarie, Pune-411022VFS Global (designated agency, Mumbai jurisdiction). | overseas.mofa.go.krread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalGoa | Gera Imperium Grand, 6th Floor , Office No. 619-621, Behind Ginger Hotel, Patto Plaza, Panaji- Goa 403001 India.VFS Global (designated agency, Mumbai jurisdiction). | overseas.mofa.go.krread 1 Nov 2026 |
No appointment is needed at any Korea Visa Application Center in India; applicants walk in (visaforkorea-id.com, read 1 Nov 2026).
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Single-entry visa up to 90 days (from 3 Aug 2026) | INR 3,600 | overseas.mofa.go.krread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Single-entry visa over 90 days (from 3 Aug 2026) | INR 5,400 | overseas.mofa.go.krread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Double-entry visa, 30-day stay, valid 6 months (from 3 Aug 2026) | INR 6,300 | overseas.mofa.go.krread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Multiple-entry visa (from 3 Aug 2026) | INR 8,100 | overseas.mofa.go.krread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Express visa, short-term single entry (visa fee + express service) | INR 6,300 | overseas.mofa.go.krread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Express visa, multiple entry (visa fee + express service) | INR 11,700 | overseas.mofa.go.krread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS KVAC service fee per application (New Delhi, Kolkata) | INR 1,600 | visaforkorea-id.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS KVAC service fee per application (Chennai, Bengaluru, from 25 Aug 2026) | INR 1,600 | visaforkorea-ce.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS courier return, optional (Embassy jurisdiction) | INR 550 | visaforkorea-id.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
Booking and rules
- Mumbai: express through the agency. Applicants who need express service should talk to the agency in advance, as the agency needs extra time to submit and collect. overseas.mofa.go.kr · read 1 Nov 2026
- Mumbai: processing time. Visas are generally issued within 10 days; apply at least one month before travel. overseas.mofa.go.kr · read 1 Nov 2026
- Mumbai: no individual expediting. A regular application cannot be expedited later on individual grounds. overseas.mofa.go.kr · read 1 Nov 2026
- Mumbai: e-form required. Every applicant fills in the electronic application form on the Korea Visa Portal and submits the printout. overseas.mofa.go.kr · read 1 Nov 2026
- Mumbai: express service rules. Express processing takes 3 working days; first-time tourist visa applicants and non-Indian nationals are excluded. overseas.mofa.go.kr · read 1 Nov 2026
- Mumbai: fee increase 3 Aug 2026. Visa fees rose on 3 August 2026 because of exchange-rate changes (single entry up to 90 days from 3,400 to 3,600). overseas.mofa.go.kr · read 1 Nov 2026
- Chennai: VFS only. In the Chennai jurisdiction all applications go through the Korean Visa Application Center run by VFS Global. overseas.mofa.go.kr · read 1 Nov 2026
- Chennai: portal plus KVAC. Indian nationals fill in the form on the Korea Visa Portal and submit at the KVAC (VFS). overseas.mofa.go.kr · read 1 Nov 2026
- Chennai: decision and reapplying. After a refusal, a new application is possible only after three months; the consulate alone decides. overseas.mofa.go.kr · read 1 Nov 2026
- Chennai: express only case by case. Express visas are allowed only in certain cases. overseas.mofa.go.kr · read 1 Nov 2026
- No sticker visas. The Chennai consulate has stopped sticker visas; the visa is printed from the Korea Visa Portal. overseas.mofa.go.kr · read 1 Nov 2026
- KVAC: no appointment needed. No appointment is needed at any Korea Visa Application Center in India; applicants walk in. visaforkorea-id.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- KVAC: fees paid at the centre. The visa fee and the service charge are paid at the Visa Application Center. visaforkorea-id.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Check status on the Korea Visa Portal. Status is checked on visa.go.kr by choosing 'Diplomatic Office' and entering passport number, name and date of birth. overseas.mofa.go.kr · read 1 Nov 2026
Which office covers where you live
- Jurisdiction: Embassy New Delhi. The Embassy takes applications from the northern, eastern and north-eastern states and four union territories. overseas.mofa.go.kr · read 1 Nov 2026
- Jurisdiction: Consulate General Mumbai. Mumbai covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana plus two union territories. overseas.mofa.go.kr · read 1 Nov 2026
- Jurisdiction: Consulate General Chennai. Chennai covers Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu plus Lakshadweep and Puducherry. overseas.mofa.go.kr · read 1 Nov 2026
- Embassy jurisdiction: no express. The Embassy and the Delhi and Kolkata VFS centres stopped accepting express applications on 22 June 2023, until further notice. visaforkorea-id.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- KVAC processing times (Embassy jurisdiction). Normal applications take at least 15 working days in New Delhi and 17 in Kolkata. visaforkorea-id.com · read 1 Nov 2026
What changed, and when
- Mumbai: list can change. The designated agencies can be changed. overseas.mofa.go.kr · read 1 Nov 2026
- Embassy: VFS centres in New Delhi and Kolkata. The Embassy's visa page lists the VFS Global Korean Visa Application Centres in New Delhi (Shivaji Stadium Metro Station) and Kolkata. overseas.mofa.go.kr · read 1 Nov 2026
- Chennai KVAC moved (29 Apr 2024). The VFS Korea Visa Application Center in Chennai moved to Ramee Mall, Anna Salai, on 29 April 2024. overseas.mofa.go.kr · read 1 Nov 2026
- KVAC New Delhi: separate agent window. At KVAC New Delhi applicants submit 09:00-15:00 and travel agents and representatives 09:00-13:00, Monday to Friday. visaforkorea-id.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- KVAC Chennai/Bengaluru fee revision (1 Aug 2026). From 1 August 2026 the visa fee at the Chennai and Bengaluru centres is INR 3,600 for a short-term single entry (express INR 6,300). visaforkorea-ce.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Chennai consulate: longer processing (Apr 2026). The Chennai consulate warned that rising demand may lengthen processing. visaforkorea-ce.com · read 1 Nov 2026
Visa centre or agency?
An agency can help you fill in the forms and gather the documents, but you still hand in the application at the centre yourself, and only the embassy or the deciding office decides. Agencies on our India list that name Korean visas on their own websites. In Bengaluru: Trawellday Tours & Travels; in Coimbatore: Turas Holidays; in Gurugram: My Visa Friend; in Hyderabad: Mitravisa Consulting; in Kochi: Global Visa Online; in Mumbai: Prominent Visa Services; in New Delhi: MK Travel Services; in Noida: JourneyMyTrip (JMT Travel Services); in Panaji: Zest Tours & Travels; in Vadodara: Everland Tourism & Visa Consultant.
FAQ
Where do I apply for a Korean visa in India?
At a VFS Korea Visa Application Centre in New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai or Bengaluru, without an appointment, if you live in the Embassy's or the Chennai consulate's area. In the Mumbai consulate's area (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli) only through one of the consulate's designated travel agencies (overseas.mofa.go.kr, read 1 Nov 2026).
Do I need an appointment at VFS Global?
No appointment is needed at any Korea Visa Application Center in India; applicants walk in (visaforkorea-id.com, read 1 Nov 2026).
How much is the Korean visa fee in India?
Single-entry visa up to 90 days (from 3 Aug 2026): INR 3,600; Single-entry visa over 90 days (from 3 Aug 2026): INR 5,400; Double-entry visa, 30-day stay, valid 6 months (from 3 Aug 2026): INR 6,300; Multiple-entry visa (from 3 Aug 2026): INR 8,100.
How long does a Korean visa take from India?
Visas are generally issued within 10 days; apply at least one month before travel (overseas.mofa.go.kr, read 1 Nov 2026). Normal applications take at least 15 working days in New Delhi and 17 in Kolkata (visaforkorea-id.com, read 1 Nov 2026).
Can I apply for a Korean visa in Mumbai without an agency?
No. Since 1 October 2026 the Consulate General in Mumbai takes applications only through its designated travel agencies (overseas.mofa.go.kr, read 1 Nov 2026). Direct (walk-in) applications at the Consulate General are no longer accepted (overseas.mofa.go.kr, read 1 Nov 2026). The consulate publishes the list of designated agencies (version of 19.10.2026, 14 agencies, including VFS Global Private Limited and BLS International Services) and says applicants use them at their own discretion (overseas.mofa.go.kr, read 1 Nov 2026). In the Embassy's and the Chennai consulate's areas you apply at a VFS Korea Visa Application Centre without an appointment.
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: overseas.mofa.go.kr, visaforkorea-id.com and visaforkorea-ce.com. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.