🇮🇩Indonesia

🇰🇷South KoreaID-KR

Indonesia to South Korea visa requirements

Q: How long is the C-3-9 tourist stay?

The Indonesia embassy visa guide lists ordinary tourism C-3-9 as valid for 3 months with a 30-day stay.

Q: How much does the Korea tourist visa cost in Jakarta?

KVAC Jakarta's 2026 table gives IDR 664,000 consular fee plus IDR 240,000 service fee for a short-term single-entry visa, total IDR 904,000. Express and multiple-entry visas cost more.

Q: How long does processing take?

Regular C-3 visa collection is normally on the 10th working day from application. C-3 multiple visas are normally on the 7th working day. Express C-3 processing is 5 working days where available.

Q: Do Indonesians need K-ETA?

No. K-ETA is for visa-exempt/K-ETA eligible nationals, and Indonesia is not on the K-ETA eligible-country list. A Korean visa is the required pre-travel permission for independent trips.

Q: Do visa holders need the e-Arrival Card?

Yes. Korea's official e-Arrival Card guide lists Korean visa holders as subject to declaration. It is free and can be submitted from 3 days before arrival or before immigration inspection.

Q: Can I use the temporary group-tour pilot instead of a visa?

Only if the trip fits the pilot: Indonesian tour group of at least three travelers, within the program period ending 31 Dec 2026, and handled through the authorized agency/list-registration process. Otherwise apply for the normal visa.

Visa required for independent travelers. C-3-9 tourist visa via KVAC; temporary visa-free entry only for qualifying Indonesian tour groups through 31 Dec 2026. Indonesian ordinary passport holders are not listed among Korea's visa-free/K-ETA eligible nationalities, so independent tourist visits to mainland South Korea require a visa. The Indonesia-specific Korean embassy visa guide lists the C-3-9 ordinary tourist visa as valid for 3 months with a 30-day stay. KVAC Jakarta's 2026 fee table gives IDR 664,000 consular fee plus IDR 240,000 service fee for a short-term single-entry visa, total IDR 904,000; eligible multiple-entry C-3 visas can be valid for 5 or 10 years with 30 days per visit. From 28 May through 31 December 2026, Korea is running a narrow temporary visa-free pilot for Indonesian tour groups of at least three travelers, with the traveler list registered through the approved agency process before arrival; independent travelers still need the regular visa. Visa holders should submit the free e-Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival or before immigration inspection.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-20

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-20

Visa type

C-3-9 tourist visa for independent tourism; temporary B-2 group-tour visa-free pilot for qualifying groups

Maximum stay

C-3-9: 30 days; temporary group-tour pilot: up to 15 days; eligible multiple C-3: 30 days per visit

per entry

Entries

Single by default; multiple C-3 for eligible applicants (5 or 10 years)

from issue date

Visa fee

Single short-term visa: IDR 664,000 + IDR 240,000 service fee = IDR 904,000

consular fee only

Processing time

Standard C-3 collection on the 10th working day; C-3 multiple on the 7th working day; express C-3 in 5 working days

standard track

Validity

Single C-3-9 valid 3 months; temporary group-tour pilot runs through 31 Dec 2026

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Decide whether the 2026 group pilot applies

Only qualifying Indonesian tour groups of at least three travelers handled through the authorized agency process can use the temporary visa-free pilot through 31 Dec 2026. Independent travelers should apply for a visa.

· group pilot· 31 Dec 2026

/02

Prepare the C-3-9 tourist visa file

Use the Korea Visa Portal/KVAC form and prepare common documents plus C-3-9 financial evidence. The embassy guide requires passport validity of at least 6 months on the visa application date.

· C-3-9· 6 months

/03

Submit via KVAC Jakarta

Regular short-term single-entry visa fee is IDR 664,000 plus IDR 240,000 KVAC service fee, paid cashless under the 2026 fee table.

· IDR 904,000

/04

Track processing

Regular visa collection is normally on the 10th working day from application; C-3 multiple visas are normally on the 7th working day; express C-3 processing is 5 working days where available.

· 10th working day

/05

Complete arrival formalities

Visa holders are listed as subject to the e-Arrival Card. Submit it for free on the official e-arrivalcard.go.kr site within 3 days before arrival or before immigration inspection.

· e-Arrival Card

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

Indonesia -> South Korea · C-3-9 tourist visa for independent tourism; temporary B-2 group-tour visa-free pilot for qualifying groups

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredIndonesian ordinary passport

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

At least 6 months valid on the visa application date

RequiredVisa application form

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Completed accurately and signed; false or missing information can cause refusal

RequiredPassport photo

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

One color photo, 3.5 x 4.5 cm

RequiredKartu Keluarga

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Indonesian family relationship certificate required as a common document

RequiredIdentity/status evidence

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Employment certificate, business registration, student certificate, or other status proof as applicable

RequiredBank statements

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

C-3-9 applicants submit recent 3-month bank statements in the applicant's name; minors use sponsor evidence

RequiredTravel details

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Entry/departure information and stay address are needed for e-Arrival Card and may be checked by immigration

Requirede-Arrival Card

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Free online declaration within 3 days before arrival; separate from K-ETA

RequiredK-ETA

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Not a substitute for a visa; Indonesia is not listed among K-ETA eligible countries

ConditionalGroup pilot documents

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

If using the 2026 temporary group pilot, confirm the authorized agency and pre-arrival group-list registration

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesKorea Visa Portal - Apply for Visa (C-3 status list as of Dec. 8, 2014)K-ETA Eligible Countries / Applicants K-ETA Application Guide

Application link included: Korea Visa Portal - Apply for Visa (C-3 status list as of Dec. 8, 2014)

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Single-entry short-term visaIDR 904,000 totalIDR 664,000 visa fee + IDR 240,000 KVAC service fee; tourism/business/visiting, less than 90 days category

Express single-entry short-term visaIDR 1,402,000 totalIDR 664,000 visa fee + IDR 498,000 express fee + IDR 240,000 service fee

Multiple-entry C-3 visaIDR 1,734,000 totalIDR 1,494,000 visa fee + IDR 240,000 service fee; eligible applicants, 5 or 10 years, 30 days per visit

Express multiple-entry C-3 visaIDR 2,398,000 totalIDR 1,494,000 visa fee + IDR 664,000 express fee + IDR 240,000 service fee

Temporary Indonesian group-tour pilotNo visa feeOnly qualifying groups of 3+ under the authorized agency process through 31 Dec 2026; agency/travel costs separate

e-Arrival CardFreeUse only the official e-arrivalcard.go.kr site

Total estimateIDR 904,000 — IDR 1,734,000incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

C-3-9 tourist visa

10th working day

Regular collection at KVAC, excluding intervening public holidays.

C-3 multiple visa

7th working day

For applicants who meet a multiple-entry category such as eligible income, employment, age, education, or travel-history routes.

Express C-3 visa

5 working days

Available for C-3 visas with the applicable express fee.

Temporary group-tour pilot

Pre-arrival agency registration

Korean-side traveler list registration is required before arrival; verify deadlines with the authorized agency.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Not qualifying for the group pilot

Solo travelers, pairs, and travelers outside the authorized agency process remain subject to the normal visa requirement.

High

/02

Incomplete common documents

Missing passport, photo, signed form, Kartu Keluarga, or identity/status proof can cause return or refusal.

Medium

/03

Weak financial evidence

The C-3-9 guide requires recent bank statements; unclear source of funds or missing sponsor evidence can trigger extra review.

Medium

/04

Inconsistent travel purpose

Tourism, family visit, business meetings, study, and work use different visa routes; paid work is not allowed on a tourist entry.

Medium

/05

Prior immigration issues

Past overstays, entry refusals, deportation, or false documents can affect visa approval and border admission.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Carry your visa grant notice or visa-free group documents, hotel address, and return ticket. Entry remains at the border officer's discretion.

/02

Arrival forms

Complete any current arrival, health, or customs declaration required by your airline or Korean immigration before inspection.

/03

Connectivity

Airport SIMs, eSIMs, and transport cards are easy to buy at Incheon, Gimpo, Busan, and major convenience stores.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-06-19

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-20 · major

Codex checked Indonesia to Korea facts

Checked official Korean visa, K-ETA, KVAC, e-Arrival Card, and trusted news sources; corrected C-3-9 stay length, 2026 fees, processing timing, K-ETA status, and added the temporary Indonesian group-tour visa-free pilot.

2026-05-27

Indonesia to Korea route verified

Confirmed C-3-9 single-entry IDR 760,000, multi-entry IDR 1,520,000, KVAC Jakarta processing.

/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Indonesian citizens need a visa for South Korea?—

Yes for independent ordinary-passport travel to mainland Korea. Indonesia is not listed among Korea's visa-free/K-ETA eligible countries. A temporary 2026 pilot allows qualifying Indonesian tour groups of at least three travelers to enter visa-free for up to 15 days through 31 Dec 2026.

How long is the C-3-9 tourist stay?+

How much does the Korea tourist visa cost in Jakarta?+

How long does processing take?+

Do Indonesians need K-ETA?+

Do visa holders need the e-Arrival Card?+

Can I use the temporary group-tour pilot instead of a visa?+