South Korea Tourist Visa (C-3)for 🇮🇷 Iranian citizens travelling to 🇰🇷 South Korea
Iranian citizens are required to obtain a South Korea Tourist Visa (C-3) before travelling to South Korea. You must submit a formal application at the South Korea embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
Apply Now — Official Portal ↗📋Required Documents6
- ✓Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
- ✓Hotel booking confirmation or accommodation proof
- ✓Passport-size photograph (35×45mm, white background, taken within 6 months)
- ✓Return flight ticket booking confirmation
- ✓Completed Korea visa application form
- ✓Bank statements or proof of sufficient funds
ℹ️What to Expect
To apply for a South Korea Tourist Visa (C-3), book an appointment at the nearest South Korea embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 5 days. The government fee is KRW 40000.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before booking travel.
📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)
- ○Employment certificate or letter from employer confirming leave
Conditional — required by most Korean consulates to demonstrate ties to home country (if applicable)
- ○Travel itinerary and tourist plan
Conditional — recommended for first-time visitors (if applicable)
🌐Why Iranian passport holders need a visa for South Korea
Iranian citizens require a visa to enter South Korea based on the current immigration requirements set by South Korea's government. Iranian passport holders must apply through the South Korea embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
⚠️Common Reasons South Korea Tourist Visa (C-3) Applications Are Refused6
- !Assuming K-ETA / visa-free entry — Indian nationals are not eligible and must hold a sticker visa before travel.
- !Insufficient proof of funds or weak financial documentation for the trip.
- !Weak evidence of ties to India / intent to return after the visit.
- !Incomplete or inconsistent supporting documents (itinerary, employment proof, invitation).
- !Passport, photograph or application-form errors not meeting KVAC/VFS specifications.
- !Prior overstay or immigration violation in South Korea.
Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
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