Travel from India to South Korea is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any India citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
India passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to South Korea.
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This page covers a direct flight to South Korea. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short stop inside the airport between flights (a layover). Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to South Korea (KR). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare INR 25,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving India (IN). Form: Customs declaration. Max INR 25,000 cash import; foreign currency unlimited but declare USD 5,000+ cash or USD 10,000+ total
Declare USD 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving South Korea (KR). Form: Customs declaration. Declare USD 10,000+ equivalent
Your itinerary touches India (IN), where malaria transmission occurs. Transmission is often region-limited within a country (e.g. coastal vs highland zones) and varies by season. Discuss prophylaxis with a travel medicine clinician — the right antimalarial depends on the specific region, your medical history, and any medications you take.
Year-round averages. Warm band = typical daily low to high (°C); blue bars = typical rainfall (mm). Hover or tap a month for details.
Warmest around Aug (~29°C); wettest around Jul (~281mm).
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Sign in (free) & build your profile →Your India (IN) passport requires a traditional visa for South Korea. Traditional visas typically require a consulate appointment, paperwork, fees, and a multi-day to multi-week wait. Confirm requirements directly with the destination's consular site before booking. Source: Wikipedia visa matrix, synced 2026-07-12T08:42:48.605925+00:00.