Indonesian passport holders require a visa to visit South Korea. Here is the full C-3 tourist visa application process for Indonesia, including the required documents, fees, and processing times.
Indonesia is one of South Korea’s largest source markets for inbound tourism, driven by Hallyu (Korean Wave) culture, K-pop, and Korean drama. Despite the large number of Indonesian visitors, Korean visa-free access is not currently available to Indonesian citizens, and applications still require the standard C-3 tourist visa process.
Where to Apply
Applications are submitted to the Embassy of Korea in Jakarta or the Consulate General of Korea in Surabaya. VFS Global operates Korea Visa Application Centres in multiple Indonesian cities, including Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali, Medan, and Bandung, allowing applicants to submit visa applications without visiting the embassy directly.
Documents Required
- Valid passport: At least 6 months’ validity beyond intended stay
- Completed C-3 visa application form: Available at the Korean embassy website or KVAC
- Passport photo: 3.5cm x 4.5cm, white background, recent
- Bank statements: 3 to 6 months, original or certified stamped copies
- Certificate of employment: Stating position, salary, and leave approval. Students use an enrollment certificate.
- Tax return (SPT): Most recent, stamped by the Indonesian tax authority
- Round-trip flight itinerary
- Hotel bookings or accommodation confirmation
Financial Requirements
Korean embassies expect evidence of approximately 100,000 KRW (around 100 to 120 CAD) per day of stay in accessible savings. For a 10-day trip, this translates to 1,000,000 KRW, or approximately 1,000 to 1,200 CAD. See the Korea visa bank statement guide for guidance on presenting financial evidence effectively.
Processing Time
Standard processing is 3 to 5 business days at the Korean embassy in Jakarta. KVAC processing can add 1 to 2 days for document handling. Apply at least 3 weeks before travel, and 4 to 6 weeks during peak periods (summer, Korean holiday seasons).
Visa Fee
The Korea C-3 tourist visa fee for Indonesian applicants is approximately 455,000 IDR, which is about 35-40 CAD, depending on the exchange rate at the time of application. Applicants applying through the Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) should also budget for an additional service fee of approximately 300,000 IDR.
This means the total estimated cost may be around 755,000 IDR, not including optional services such as courier delivery, photocopying, photo printing, or SMS updates. Since visa and service fees can change, travellers should confirm the latest amount with KVAC before applying.
