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Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
No
On Arrival
No
Insurance
Recommended
Health
Required
Visa fee
USD 40
Destination at a glance
Capital
Seoul
Continent
Asia
Currency
Won (KRW)
Phone code
+82
Language
Korean
Exchange rate
1 KRW = 0.1926 PKR
Currency converter
LivePKR
19.26
USD
0.07
Best Months to Travel
Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa required
No visa exemption exists for Pakistani passport holders; a visa is required for all tourism purposes
Visa exemption
No visa exemption exists for Pakistani passport holders; a visa is required for all tourism purposes
Application notes
- Pakistani passport holders are not eligible for K-ETA or visa-free entry to South Korea
- All visa applications must be submitted in person at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Islamabad or the Consulate General in Karachi
- Processing times are variable and can be significantly longer than standard estimates; apply at least 8 to 12 weeks before intended travel
- Consular officers may request additional documentation or a personal interview at their discretion
- Ensure all documents are original and accompanied by English translations where applicable
- Applicants must demonstrate strong ties to Pakistan to ensure return after the visit
- The Korea Visa Portal is the official platform for tracking application status
Application Process
Step 1
Determine the correct consular jurisdiction based on your place of residence in Pakistan
Step 2
Complete the official visa application form available on the Korea Visa Portal
Step 3
Gather all required civil, financial, and employment documentation
Step 4
Schedule an appointment if required by the specific mission or visit during designated submission hours
Step 5
Submit the application package and pay the applicable visa fee at the embassy or consulate
Step 6
Monitor the application status online using the Korea Visa Portal
Step 7
Collect the passport from the mission once notification of processing completion is received
Document Checklist
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Application documents
- Completed and signed visa application form
- Recent passport-sized color photograph with white background
- Valid Pakistani passport with at least two blank pages
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) original and copy
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA) not older than 6 months
- Employer NOC (No Objection Certificate) on company letterhead
- Salary slips for the last 6 months
- Cover letter explaining the purpose and duration of the visit
Supporting documents
- Completed and signed visa application form
- Recent passport-sized color photograph with white background
- Valid Pakistani passport with at least two blank pages
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) original and copy
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA) not older than 6 months
- Employer NOC (No Objection Certificate) on company letterhead
- Salary slips for the last 6 months
- Cover letter explaining the purpose and duration of the visit
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
MedicalNo mandatory vaccinations are required for entry into South Korea