South Korea opens new visa application centers in Chennai and Bengaluru

The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea opened its new visa application centers in Chennai and Bengaluru on September 1, 2023.

Travelers who want to apply for South Korea visa can now apply through these new centers. They will be able to submit applications for all visa categories including express visa applications at these centers. The timings are 9AM to 1PM for individuals Monday to Friday, 9AM to 12PM for travel agents, 10AM to 3PM for passport collection.

Operated with assistance from VFS Global these KVACs will also offer optional services for discerning set of applicants.


The Korean Embassy is already operating KVACs in New Delhi and Kolkata since 2011. South Korea is promoting tourism from India to the East Asian country in a big way as the two countries commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between them.