What documents does a Pakistan citizen need for a South Korea visa?

- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of entry - Completed Korea visa application form, submitted via the Korea Visa Portal (visa.go.kr) or in person - Passport-size photo, 3.5cm x 4.5cm, white background, taken within the last 6 months - Bank statement for the last 6 months showing sufficient funds (typically equivalent to about USD 5,000) - Employment certificate or business registration, and salary slips - Confirmed round-trip flight itinerary and hotel booking - Biometrics: fingerprints taken at the Korean Visa Application Centre in Islamabad or Karachi - Travel health insurance recommended, not always mandatory

What types of visas can Pakistan citizens get for South Korea?

- Short-term Tourist (C-3-9): single entry, valid 90 days, max stay 30-90 days, fee approximately USD 40 - Short-term Business (C-3-4): single or multiple entry, valid up to 1 year for multiple entry, fee approximately USD 60 - Long-term visas (study D-2, work E series) require additional sponsor documents and are processed separately

How do Pakistan citizens apply for a South Korea visa?

- Complete the application on the Korea Visa Portal (www.visa.go.kr) and print the confirmation - Submit the printed form with documents at the Korean Visa Application Centre in Islamabad - Attend an in-person biometrics appointment - Pay the visa fee at the application centre (cash or card, in PKR equivalent) - Standard processing is 5-10 working days; approval is stamped as a sticker visa in the passport, collected in person

How much does a South Korea visa cost for Pakistan citizens?

- Tourist visa fee: approximately USD 40 (around PKR 11,000) - Business multiple-entry visa fee: approximately USD 60 (around PKR 16,500) - Visa Application Centre service fee: approximately USD 20-25 additional - Standard processing: 5-10 working days - Expedited processing not generally offered for Pakistani applicants

What should Pakistan citizens know before traveling to South Korea?

- Apply at least 3-4 weeks before travel since processing can extend beyond 10 working days during peak season - Common rejection reasons: insufficient funds, weak ties to Pakistan such as no clear job or business reason to return, inconsistent travel history - A clean prior international travel history significantly improves approval chances - Extensions of stay must be requested at an immigration office inside South Korea before the visa expires - Multiple-entry business visas are easier to obtain with an established trade relationship or prior Korea visa history

South Korea Visa for Pakistan Citizens 2026

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Pakistani citizens need a visa for South Korea, applied for through the Korea Visa Portal and the Korean Visa Application Centre in Islamabad; fee around USD 40-60 depending on visa type, processing 5-10 working days.

Guide last updated September 17, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
Completed Korea visa application form, submitted via the Korea Visa Portal (visa.go.kr) or in person
Passport-size photo, 3.5cm x 4.5cm, white background, taken within the last 6 months
Bank statement for the last 6 months showing sufficient funds (typically equivalent to about USD 5,000)
Employment certificate or business registration, and salary slips
Confirmed round-trip flight itinerary and hotel booking
Biometrics: fingerprints taken at the Korean Visa Application Centre in Islamabad or Karachi
Travel health insurance recommended, not always mandatory

Visa types

Short-term Tourist (C-3-9): single entry, valid 90 days, max stay 30-90 days, fee approximately USD 40
Short-term Business (C-3-4): single or multiple entry, valid up to 1 year for multiple entry, fee approximately USD 60
Long-term visas (study D-2, work E series) require additional sponsor documents and are processed separately

How to apply online

Complete the application on the Korea Visa Portal (www.visa.go.kr) and print the confirmation
Submit the printed form with documents at the Korean Visa Application Centre in Islamabad
Attend an in-person biometrics appointment
Pay the visa fee at the application centre (cash or card, in PKR equivalent)
Standard processing is 5-10 working days; approval is stamped as a sticker visa in the passport, collected in person

Fees & processing time

Tourist visa fee: approximately USD 40 (around PKR 11,000)
Business multiple-entry visa fee: approximately USD 60 (around PKR 16,500)
Visa Application Centre service fee: approximately USD 20-25 additional
Standard processing: 5-10 working days
Expedited processing not generally offered for Pakistani applicants

Tips for Pakistan travelers

Apply at least 3-4 weeks before travel since processing can extend beyond 10 working days during peak season
Common rejection reasons: insufficient funds, weak ties to Pakistan such as no clear job or business reason to return, inconsistent travel history
A clean prior international travel history significantly improves approval chances
Extensions of stay must be requested at an immigration office inside South Korea before the visa expires
Multiple-entry business visas are easier to obtain with an established trade relationship or prior Korea visa history

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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