Most foreign nationals need a valid passport and a Korean visa for business travel. Short-term business visitors normally apply under C-3-4 (General Business, up to 90 days) or, for Indian travellers, C-3-5 under the Korea-India agreement (up to 90 days), while D-7 covers intra-company transfers beyond 90 days. Visitors from visa waiver countries or with K-ETA eligibility can enter without a visa when they meet the exemption conditions; a business checklist typically includes a passport valid at least 6 months, application form, photographs, round-trip itinerary, hotel or host address, bank statements and travel insurance.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Business visa checklists published for Korean applications from India ask for a passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages, a completed application form, recent photographs, confirmed round-trip flight itinerary, hotel or host address, bank statements for the last 3-6 months, income tax returns, salary slips or business proof, and travel insurance. Apply through the embassy or an authorised visa application centre, and check VISITKOREA for waiver and K-ETA eligibility before booking flights.
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