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14 January 2025
Please be informed that Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai, Korea visa application center's in Chennai and Bangalore, will be remain closed from January 14th, 2025, to January 17th , 2025 (Tuesday to Friday).
Please be informed that Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai, Korea visa application center's in Chennai and Bangalore, will be remain closed from January 14th, 2025, to January 17th , 2025 (Tuesday to Friday).
30 October 2024
Please be informed that Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai, Korea visa application centres in Chennai and Bangalore, will be remain closed on 31st October 2024 and 1st November 2024 in observance of Diwali.
Please be informed that Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai, Korea visa application centres in Chennai and Bangalore, will be remain closed on 31st October 2024 and 1st November 2024 in observance of Diwali.
31 December 2024
Please be informed that Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai and Korea Visa Application Centre's in Chennai and Bangalore will be remain closed on 1st January 2025 in lieu of New Year.
Please be informed that Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai and Korea Visa Application Centre's in Chennai and Bangalore will be remain closed on 1st January 2025 in lieu of New Year.
30 October 2024
Please be informed that Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai, Korea visa application centres in Chennai and Bangalore, will be remain closed on 31st October 2024 and 1st November 2024 in observance of Diwali.
Please be informed that Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai, Korea visa application centres in Chennai and Bangalore, will be remain closed on 31st October 2024 and 1st November 2024 in observance of Diwali.
15 October 2024
South Korea Visa Application Centre in Chennai and Consulate General of the Republic of Korea , Chennai will remain closed on 16 October 2024 (Wednesday) in view of a local weather advisory over heavy rainfall.
South Korea Visa Application Centre in Chennai and Consulate General of the Republic of Korea , Chennai will remain closed on 16 October 2024 (Wednesday) in view of a local weather advisory over heavy rainfall.
11 October 2024
The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai has decided to re-implement the express visa from October 14th, 2024, for the convenience of applicants applying from Chennai and Bangalore Korea Visa Application centre. Please go through this website for eligibility criteria and processing time.
The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai has decided to re-implement the express visa from October 14th, 2024, for the convenience of applicants applying from Chennai and Bangalore Korea Visa Application centre. Please go through this website for eligibility criteria and processing time.
13 September 2024
As per the update received from the Korean Consulate in Chennai, the Consulate will be open on the 16th of September, and visa applications will be accepted at both the Chennai and Bangalore VFS. However, the Consulate will be closed on the 17th of September in leu of Milad - un - Nabi, so the VFS visa application centre will also remain closed for operations in both Chennai and Bangalore locations.
As per the update received from the Korean Consulate in Chennai, the Consulate will be open on the 16th of September, and visa applications will be accepted at both the Chennai and Bangalore VFS. However, the Consulate will be closed on the 17th of September in leu of Milad - un - Nabi, so the VFS visa application centre will also remain closed for operations in both Chennai and Bangalore locations.
01 July 2024
MARRIAGE MIGRANT VISA
Applicants applying for Marriage Migrant visa category are requested to go through the Consulate General of the republic of Korea website for the visa document requirements before submitting their visa application.
MARRIAGE MIGRANT VISA
Applicants applying for Marriage Migrant visa category are requested to go through the Consulate General of the republic of Korea website for the visa document requirements before submitting their visa application.
22 April 2024
KOREA VISA APPLICATION CENTRE IN CHENNAI IS RELOCATING
Please note that starting 29 April 2024, our Korea visa application centre in Chennai, India, will permanently relocate to the below address:
- Address: Ramee Mall, 2nd Floor, No. 365, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai – 600018, India
With this relocation, our Korea visa application centre located in Fagun Towers will cease to exist. Korea visa applicants wish to submit their applications on or after 29 April 2024 are requested to visit our newly relocated centre in Ramee Mall to submit their visa applications.
KOREA VISA APPLICATION CENTRE IN CHENNAI IS RELOCATING
Please note that starting 29 April 2024, our Korea visa application centre in Chennai, India, will permanently relocate to the below address:
- Address: Ramee Mall, 2nd Floor, No. 365, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai – 600018, India
With this relocation, our Korea visa application centre located in Fagun Towers will cease to exist. Korea visa applicants wish to submit their applications on or after 29 April 2024 are requested to visit our newly relocated centre in Ramee Mall to submit their visa applications.
27 March 2024
Please be informed that there is a change in the visa fee for all Korea visa application categories effective 1st Feb 2024.
Please be informed that there is a change in the visa fee for all Korea visa application categories effective 1st Feb 2024.
28 January 2024
Please be informed that there is a change in the visa fee for all Korea visa application categories effective 1st Feb 2024.
Please be informed that there is a change in the visa fee for all Korea visa application categories effective 1st Feb 2024.
29 September 2023
Information from Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai with regards to Increase in the visa processing time. Please be informed that due to a significant increase in visa applications there will be a delay in visa processing upto one week in addition to the existing processing time.
Information from Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai with regards to Increase in the visa processing time. Please be informed that due to a significant increase in visa applications there will be a delay in visa processing upto one week in addition to the existing processing time.
27 September 2023
Korea Visa Application Centre in Chennai and Bangalore would not be accepting the EXPRESS applications effective 29th September till further notice as per instructions from Consulate General Of Republic of Korea, Chennai
Korea Visa Application Centre in Chennai and Bangalore would not be accepting the EXPRESS applications effective 29th September till further notice as per instructions from Consulate General Of Republic of Korea, Chennai
28 August 2023
Korea Visa Application Centres Start Operations in Chennai and Bengaluru effective 1st September 2023.
Travellers to South Korea from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Pondicherry, and Tamil Nadu will now be able to submit their applications with ease for all visa categories, at these state-of-the-art South Korea Visa Application Centres (KVACs).
Korea Visa Application Centres Start Operations in Chennai and Bengaluru effective 1st September 2023.
Travellers to South Korea from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Pondicherry, and Tamil Nadu will now be able to submit their applications with ease for all visa categories, at these state-of-the-art South Korea Visa Application Centres (KVACs).