Here’s a guide to the requirements and procedures for applying for a Korean visa!
Before going on holiday to South Korea , one of the things you need to prepare is a Korean visa. You can apply for a Korean visa through an official travel agent, but if you want to save more, you can also apply for a Korean visa yourself as long as you know the requirements and how to apply for a Korean visa.
If you are interested in applying for a Korean visa yourself, you can read this complete guide to the end to find out how to apply for a Korean visa!
Visa applications must now be submitted via KVAC
Currently, applying for a regular Korean visa for tourism or other things must be done through the Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) located on Lotte Shopping Avenue Floor 5, South Jakarta.
KVAC is open every Monday-Friday (except national holidays). You can apply for a Korean visa at 09.00 – 15.00 WIB, while visa collection is done at 11.00 – 17.00 WIB.
Korean Visa Application Fees
Starting March 6 2023, there will be changes to the fees for making all Korean visas, both for single entry, double entry and multiple entry. The following are details of Korean visa fees for tourism purposes that apply in Indonesia:
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Single Entry Visa (max 90 days) – IDR 856,000
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Single Entry Visa (more than 91 days) – IDR 1,164,000
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Double Entry Visa – IDR 1,318,000
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Multiple Entry Visa – IDR 1,626,000
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Group Visa – IDR 378,000
In addition, there is also an express service with a faster inspection period (3 working days, including the day of application). Of course with additional costs:
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Single Visa – IDR 462,000 (Total fee will be IDR 1,318,000)
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Double Visa – IDR 616,000 (Total fee will be IDR 1,934,000)
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Multiple Visa – IDR 616,000 (Total fee will be IDR 2,242,000)
You also need to know:
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All visa fee payments are made in cash
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If your Korean visa application is rejected, the fees paid will be forfeited.
What is the Difference Between Each Type of Visa?
You may be wondering: what is the difference between each of the visas above? The following is a brief explanation.
Single Entry Visa
This is a Korean visa that is valid for one visit only. This means that after you use it to visit Korea once, the visa will expire and will no longer be valid.
Please note that apart from the single entry visa for tourism purposes with a maximum stay of 90 days, there is also a Single Entry Visa with a stay of more than 91 days, but only for study purposes, work, accompanying relatives in Korea, and other reasons.
Double Entry Visa
You can choose this Korean visa if you really intend to visit Korea 2 times within 6 months . The length of stay at each visit is less than 90 days.
Multiple Entry Visa
Do you intend to go back and forth to Korea because just one vacation to Korea doesn’t feel like enough? You can apply for a Multiple Entry Visa. You can use this Korean visa multiple times for 5 years, with a maximum stay of 30 days.
However, to get it, you must meet the requirements of having visited Korea at least once or having visited one of the OECD countries, or other requirements such as civil servants/BUMN employees/others.
Group Visa
This visa can only be applied for by a tourist group of a minimum of 5 people and a maximum of 50 people with the same departure and return schedule. You also have to apply for a Group Visa through a travel agent registered at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Indonesia.
How long does it take to make a Korean visa
Starting March 6 2023, the length of the Korean visa application process (for single visas) is 9 working days, which is calculated the day after the day of application.
Even though it may seem short, Klook does not recommend that you make your Korean visa too close to your departure day! The problem is, it is very possible that the visa application process will take longer.
If there are documents that are missing or considered problematic, you may also have to come back again to complete additional documents. So, it is recommended to apply at least one month before departure.
Documents Requirements for Making a Korean Visa
The following documents must be prepared as a condition for making a Korean visa for a single visa for holiday purposes!
Documents Requirements for Making a Korean Visa for Single Visa for Tourism
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1 passport photo measuring 3.5cm x 4.5cm with a plain white background affixed to the visa application form.
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Original passport (with a validity period of more than six months) and a photocopy of the passport’s personal information page and immigration stamp page (if you have been to another country)
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Photocopy of Family Card
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Original savings account documents for the last 3 months (wet stamped by the bank). If you cannot attach proof of your savings account statement for the last 3 months, you can replace it with:
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Credit card bills for the last 3 months
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Statement letter and photocopy of four-wheeled vehicle ownership certificate (car BPKB)
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Documents that prove identity include:
Employee
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Work certificate in English (must be written in the office address, telephone number, and must be written in the name of the issuing department, telephone number, name of the person issuing it and others)
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Previous year tax payment letter (SPT)*
Self-employed
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Business license (SIUP)
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Previous year tax payment letter (SPT)*
Student
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Student certificate from the school where you currently attend
If it doesn’t work
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Graduation certificate from last school, or
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Travelers over 40 years old or housewives can use a photocopy of their KTP as a substitute for their graduation certificate from their last school.
For minor visa applicants who are not traveling with an adult who is paying for the trip, you can replace point number 5 with:
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Original savings account statement for the last 3 months belonging to the person who financed (parents, others) travel expenses (bank stamped)
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Photocopy of work certificate, photocopy of identity (passport, etc.) belonging to the person who finances the travel costs
How Much Balance Should You Have in Your Savings Account?
Questioning the amount of savings account balance you must have in order for your Korean visa application to be accepted is definitely one of the big questions. So, how much account balance should you need to prepare to apply for a Korean visa?
In fact, the Korean Embassy does not require a minimum balance to appear on the bank statement you collect. Even so, of course the amount of balance in your checking account will still be a consideration, so you should still prepare a sufficient balance.
For example, maybe you can prepare a balance of at least twice your planned spending during your holiday in Korea. For example, with a 7 day travel plan and an assumed expenditure of IDR 1 million per day, the minimum balance you need to “leave” in a savings account is IDR 14 million. Of course this is just an estimate!
How to Monitor Korean Visa Application Status
The status of your Korean visa application can be viewed online here . The following is a detailed filling guide to find the status of your application:
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For Type of applications, select Diplomatic office
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Change “Application No.” with “Passport No.”, then fill in the form next to it with your passport number
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Enter your name in the format [Last Name] [First Name] next to “Name in English”.
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Select your date of birth by clicking on the calendar logo.
