Korea Visa from Indonesia
- Independent travelers need a C-3 tourist visa for mainland Korea.
- Ordinary-passport tourist visa applications go through KVAC Jakarta. Direct Embassy applications are reserved for diplomatic/official categories and specified exceptional cases; do not go directly to the Embassy for a normal tourist application.
- The KVAC tourist checklist includes a copy of the Indonesian family card (Kartu Keluarga). Employees provide an original employment certificate; students an original enrollment certificate; business owners a copy of the business license; homemakers and retirees a copy of KTP. Use the checklist for your category; additional documents may be requested.
- Trial: 2026-05-28 to 2026-12-31. Only groups of 3 or more recruited by designated Indonesian agencies qualify, with a maximum 15-day stay. Three independent friends do not qualify. The Korean partner must register the list through HiKorea 24 hours before air arrival or 36 hours before sea arrival and obtain pre-screening; travelers normally enter and leave together on the same flight or ship.
Visa, K-ETA and arrival declaration are different
Ordinary passports that require a tourist visa are not eligible for K-ETA for that visit. If your passport requires a visa for a normal mainland visit, K-ETA is not an alternative or an extra application after your visa. K-ETA age exemptions do not waive the visa requirement. Special group and Jeju programs have separate conditions.
Short-term visa visitors must complete the e-Arrival Card unless a separate exemption applies. For group visa-free entry, check the official navigator and your designated organizer; do not assume the group approval replaces the arrival declaration.
· K-ETA ↗
Individual Indonesian tourists need a visa — but groups may not.
Ordinary passports that require a tourist visa are not eligible for K-ETA for that visit. If your passport requires a visa for a normal mainland visit, K-ETA is not an alternative or an extra application after your visa. K-ETA age exemptions do not waive the visa requirement. Special group and Jeju programs have separate conditions.
Trial: 2026-05-28 to 2026-12-31. Only groups of 3 or more recruited by designated Indonesian agencies qualify, with a maximum 15-day stay. Three independent friends do not qualify. The Korean partner must register the list through HiKorea 24 hours before air arrival or 36 hours before sea arrival and obtain pre-screening; travelers normally enter and leave together on the same flight or ship.
Indonesian ordinary-passport tourists may use Jeju's separate visa-free program for up to 30 days, arriving directly from overseas and staying on Jeju. Entry via mainland Korea is not covered. Mainland travel requires an appropriate visa or prior immigration permission; entry is assessed at the border.
Eligible applicants can apply for 5- or 10-year multiple-entry visas; the KVAC table lists a 30-day stay per visit. Long validity does not mean continuous residence or automatic eligibility. Ask KVAC to check your category.
- Visa typeC-3 Tourist (individuals)
- Max stayVisa: follow the issued grant; designated group program: 15 days
- Apply atKVAC Jakarta
ⓘ Visa: follow the issued grant; designated group program: 15 days
KVAC Jakarta
Lotte Mall Ciputra World 1, Unit 5F-05A, Jl. Prof. DR. Satrio No. 1, Jakarta Selatan 12940
The application, step by step (individual C-3)
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Confirm the visa type
Ordinary passports that require a tourist visa are not eligible for K-ETA for that visit. If your passport requires a visa for a normal mainland visit, K-ETA is not an alternative or an extra application after your visa. K-ETA age exemptions do not waive the visa requirement. Special group and Jeju programs have separate conditions. Trial: 2026-05-28 to 2026-12-31. Only groups of 3 or more recruited by designated Indonesian agencies qualify, with a maximum 15-day stay. Three independent friends do not qualify. The Korean partner must register the list through HiKorea 24 hours before air arrival or 36 hours before sea arrival and obtain pre-screening; travelers normally enter and leave together on the same flight or ship.
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Fill the form at visa.go.kr
Complete on the Korea Visa Portal, print, sign. — Korea Visa Portal
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Prepare your documents
The KVAC tourist checklist includes a copy of the Indonesian family card (Kartu Keluarga). Employees provide an original employment certificate; students an original enrollment certificate; business owners a copy of the business license; homemakers and retirees a copy of KTP. Use the checklist for your category; additional documents may be requested.
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KVAC Jakarta
Ordinary-passport tourist visa applications go through KVAC Jakarta. Direct Embassy applications are reserved for diplomatic/official categories and specified exceptional cases; do not go directly to the Embassy for a normal tourist application. — KVAC Jakarta
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Pay the fee
From 2026-07-01: short single-entry IDR 680,000 + KVAC IDR 240,000 = IDR 920,000; multiple-entry IDR 1,530,000 + IDR 240,000 = IDR 1,770,000. Express and optional services cost extra; confirm the current official table.
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Track & wait
KVAC Jakarta estimates: single/double visa 10 working days, multiple visa 7, eligible C-3 express 5. Submission day is included; holidays are excluded. Extra documents or interviews can extend processing. Flight tickets and hotel reservations are not mandatory for visa assessment according to the official FAQ.
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Collect your passport
Pick up your passport and check the visa details immediately.
Document checklist — with where & how to get each
The KVAC tourist checklist includes a copy of the Indonesian family card (Kartu Keluarga). Employees provide an original employment certificate; students an original enrollment certificate; business owners a copy of the business license; homemakers and retirees a copy of KTP. Use the checklist for your category; additional documents may be requested.
Source: KVAC Jakarta ·
Valid 6+ months with blank pages.
1 photo, 3.5 × 4.5 cm, white background, attached to the application form.
Financial proof may include original bank transaction details for the last 3 months with the bank’s wet stamp, or credit-card usage statements and other evidence. Follow the official checklist and any additional request for your category.
On company letterhead: position, salary, and approved leave.
Copy of your Indonesian family card (Kartu Keluarga).
KVAC Jakarta estimates: single/double visa 10 working days, multiple visa 7, eligible C-3 express 5. Submission day is included; holidays are excluded. Extra documents or interviews can extend processing. Flight tickets and hotel reservations are not mandatory for visa assessment according to the official FAQ.
A sponsorship letter + the sponsor's bank statement + proof of relationship.
"How much money should I show?"
There is no single published minimum. Show a stable 3-month balance and clear ties to Indonesia (job, family). If someone else funds your trip, document the sponsorship fully.
- A steady 3-month balance beats a sudden deposit before applying.
- Sponsored? Add the sponsor's bank statement, letter, and relationship proof.
Mistakes that cause refusals & delays
Trial: 2026-05-28 to 2026-12-31. Only groups of 3 or more recruited by designated Indonesian agencies qualify, with a maximum 15-day stay. Three independent friends do not qualify. The Korean partner must register the list through HiKorea 24 hours before air arrival or 36 hours before sea arrival and obtain pre-screening; travelers normally enter and leave together on the same flight or ship.
A big lump sum right before applying. Show steady, explainable funds.
Buying non-refundable tickets before approval — a reservation is enough.
Jeju visa-free doesn't cover mainland Korea travel.
Indonesia → Korea visa FAQ
Do Indonesians need a visa for Korea?
Ordinary passports that require a tourist visa are not eligible for K-ETA for that visit. If your passport requires a visa for a normal mainland visit, K-ETA is not an alternative or an extra application after your visa. K-ETA age exemptions do not waive the visa requirement. Special group and Jeju programs have separate conditions. Trial: 2026-05-28 to 2026-12-31. Only groups of 3 or more recruited by designated Indonesian agencies qualify, with a maximum 15-day stay. Three independent friends do not qualify. The Korean partner must register the list through HiKorea 24 hours before air arrival or 36 hours before sea arrival and obtain pre-screening; travelers normally enter and leave together on the same flight or ship.
Source: Korea Ministry of Justice · · Ministry of Justice · group procedure · KVAC Jakarta
I'm travelling alone — can I skip the visa?
Ordinary passports that require a tourist visa are not eligible for K-ETA for that visit. If your passport requires a visa for a normal mainland visit, K-ETA is not an alternative or an extra application after your visa. K-ETA age exemptions do not waive the visa requirement. Special group and Jeju programs have separate conditions. Trial: 2026-05-28 to 2026-12-31. Only groups of 3 or more recruited by designated Indonesian agencies qualify, with a maximum 15-day stay. Three independent friends do not qualify. The Korean partner must register the list through HiKorea 24 hours before air arrival or 36 hours before sea arrival and obtain pre-screening; travelers normally enter and leave together on the same flight or ship.
Source: Korea Ministry of Justice · · Ministry of Justice · group procedure · KVAC Jakarta
What financial proof do I need?
Financial proof may include original bank transaction details for the last 3 months with the bank’s wet stamp, or credit-card usage statements and other evidence. Follow the official checklist and any additional request for your category. The KVAC tourist checklist includes a copy of the Indonesian family card (Kartu Keluarga). Employees provide an original employment certificate; students an original enrollment certificate; business owners a copy of the business license; homemakers and retirees a copy of KTP. Use the checklist for your category; additional documents may be requested.
Source: KVAC Jakarta ·
Where do I apply?
Ordinary-passport tourist visa applications go through KVAC Jakarta. Direct Embassy applications are reserved for diplomatic/official categories and specified exceptional cases; do not go directly to the Embassy for a normal tourist application.
Source: KVAC Jakarta ·
How much is the fee?
From 2026-07-01: short single-entry IDR 680,000 + KVAC IDR 240,000 = IDR 920,000; multiple-entry IDR 1,530,000 + IDR 240,000 = IDR 1,770,000. Express and optional services cost extra; confirm the current official table.
Source: KVAC Jakarta ·
Do I still need the e-Arrival Card?
Short-term visa visitors must complete the e-Arrival Card unless a separate exemption applies. For group visa-free entry, check the official navigator and your designated organizer; do not assume the group approval replaces the arrival declaration.
Can Indonesians visit Jeju without a visa?
Indonesian ordinary-passport tourists may use Jeju's separate visa-free program for up to 30 days, arriving directly from overseas and staying on Jeju. Entry via mainland Korea is not covered. Mainland travel requires an appropriate visa or prior immigration permission; entry is assessed at the border.
Source: Embassy of Korea · Jeju entry ·
How long does a Korea visa take to process?
KVAC Jakarta estimates: single/double visa 10 working days, multiple visa 7, eligible C-3 express 5. Submission day is included; holidays are excluded. Extra documents or interviews can extend processing. Flight tickets and hotel reservations are not mandatory for visa assessment according to the official FAQ.
Source: KVAC Jakarta · FAQ ·
Do children need their own Korea visa?
Yes — every traveler, including children, needs their own visa. A minor's application is submitted with a parent's supporting documents and proof of the family relationship.
K-ETA?
Ordinary passports that require a tourist visa are not eligible for K-ETA for that visit. If your passport requires a visa for a normal mainland visit, K-ETA is not an alternative or an extra application after your visa. K-ETA age exemptions do not waive the visa requirement. Special group and Jeju programs have separate conditions.
Source: Korea Immigration Service · K-ETA · · K-ETA eligible countries / applicants
Multiple entry?
Eligible applicants can apply for 5- or 10-year multiple-entry visas; the KVAC table lists a 30-day stay per visit. Long validity does not mean continuous residence or automatic eligibility. Ask KVAC to check your category.
Source: KVAC Jakarta ·
How do I pay the visa fees?
KVAC Jakarta operates cashless in 2026. Use bank transfer, debit card or QRIS. The visa issuance fee and KVAC service charge are separate; check the current fee table before applying.
Source: KVAC Jakarta ·
When can I submit and collect my passport?
Monday–Friday, excluding holidays: applications 09:00–15:00 WIB; passport collection 12:00–17:00 WIB. Submission and collection have different hours. Check holiday notices before visiting.
Source: KVAC Jakarta ·
Which documents depend on my situation?
The KVAC tourist checklist includes a copy of the Indonesian family card (Kartu Keluarga). Employees provide an original employment certificate; students an original enrollment certificate; business owners a copy of the business license; homemakers and retirees a copy of KTP. Use the checklist for your category; additional documents may be requested.
Source: KVAC Jakarta ·
Official sources
Ordinary passports that require a tourist visa are not eligible for K-ETA for that visit. If your passport requires a visa for a normal mainland visit, K-ETA is not an alternative or an extra application after your visa. K-ETA age exemptions do not waive the visa requirement. Special group and Jeju programs have separate conditions.
Official sources
C-3-2
Eligible C-3-2 group visas for China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, India and Cambodia have the USD 15 visa issuance fee waived through 2026-12-31. This is not visa-free entry or a waiver of individual visa fees, agency fees or service charges.
· C-3-2 ↗
Passport-photo spec for your visa
Korea's visa photo rules are strict — getting them wrong is a common reason applications are delayed or rejected:
- 35 × 45 mm, plain white background (a software-replaced background is not accepted).
- Face 70–80% of the photo height, front view, neutral expression.
- Taken within the last 6 months; no hat, generally no glasses, no retouching.
- Online upload (Korea Visa Portal): JPEG under 200 KB, at least 413 × 531 px.
Based on the Korea Visa Portal (visa.go.kr) and consulate rules — confirm your own consulate's exact requirements.
Live indicative rate — actual booth and card rates vary.
- Address
- 380 Yeouidaebang-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
- Phone
- +82-2-783-5677
For emergencies after you arrive (a lost passport, for example). Confirm current details at the official site.
Visa sorted? Now plan the rest of your trip
Arrival, getting around, where to stay, and what to do — the rest of your Korea trip, all here.
Travel facts are checked against official sources with a verification date. Prices, schedules and visa rules change — always confirm at the linked official source before you travel.