Flight itinerary for your South Korea tourist visa โ done in minutes.
Korean immigration checks return or onward travel at Incheon and Gimpo airports. Get a real-data itinerary built on live GDS aviation โ real flight numbers, real IATA codes โ ready for your Korean embassy or K-ETA application.
What you need to know
What is a flight itinerary โ and why does Korea's C-3 embassy require one โ and Incheon immigration check it again?
There are two moments where South Korea checks your departure evidence: the Korean embassy (or K-ETA portal) asks for your return or onward flight during the application, and Incheon immigration officers verify your exit plan on arrival. That means you face scrutiny at both ends โ and a vague or missing return flight raises a red flag at both. With C-3 visa refusal rates running at ~15% for Vietnamese applicants and ~12% for Indian applicants, buying real return tickets before approval means absorbing a $600โ1,200 loss on a refusal. A Flightinary itinerary resolves both checkpoints with real flight numbers and IATA codes โ at a fraction of that cost.
What a flight itinerary is
A structured travel document generated from real-time aviation data showing your full route โ inbound to South Korea and your return or onward departure. It contains actual flight numbers, airline IATA codes, and correct airport identifiers for Incheon (ICN) or Gimpo (GMP), produced for visa and immigration documentation purposes.
Why not just buy a real ticket?
South Korea's tourist visa refusal rate for Indian nationals runs around 12%, Vietnam at 15%, and the Philippines at 10%. Buying non-refundable flights before your C-3 visa is granted means absorbing the full fare loss if your application is refused. A Flightinary itinerary costs a fraction of a ticket โ and carries zero financial risk.
Does Flightinary's itinerary work for Korean embassy submissions?
Yes. The itinerary is built on live GDS data and formatted to meet Korean embassy documentation standards โ real flight numbers, valid IATA codes, correct airline names, and a complete route showing entry into and departure from South Korea.
The process
How to get your South Korea Tourist Visa flight itinerary in 3 steps
From route search to embassy-ready document โ under 20 minutes. Works for both the C-3 visa application and K-ETA submissions.
Search your route
Enter your departure city, Seoul Incheon (ICN) or another Korean airport as your destination, and your travel dates. We find real available flights on Korean Air, Asiana, Air India, Vistara, and other major carriers.
2 minutesPlace your order
Pay a small service fee โ not the airfare. Your personalised itinerary is generated instantly from real-time aviation data, complete with inbound and return/onward flight details and your passenger name. For C-3 applicants, include this with your embassy pack; for K-ETA, carry it to Incheon on arrival.
15 min deliverySubmit with your visa application
Include the itinerary in your Korean embassy application pack or upload it through the K-ETA portal. Also carry it at check-in and through Incheon immigration when you arrive.
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Full document checklist
Everything you need for a South Korea tourist visa application
Korean embassies are thorough and organised โ missing a single document is usually enough to delay your application by one full cycle. Build your file from this list before booking your appointment, and pay special attention to the financial proof and health insurance requirements, which are often overlooked.
Identity & visa form
- Valid passport
6+ months validity beyond your departure from Korea, with at least 1 blank page
- Korean visa application form
Completed in English or Korean โ available from Korean embassy or HiKorea portal
- 1 recent passport photo
35x45mm, white background, taken within 6 months, no glasses
- Passport copy
Copy of bio page plus copies of any previous Korean or other country visa stamps
Travel itinerary
- Flight itineraryWe provide this
Must cover inbound flight to Korea and return/onward departure โ real flight numbers and IATA codes required by Korean embassy
- Hotel or accommodation booking
Confirmation for all nights in Korea โ Korean guesthouses (minbak), hotels, or Airbnb accepted
- Travel health insurance
Recommended and sometimes required โ minimum $30,000 medical cover; Korean immigration may ask for it
- Detailed trip plan
Brief outline of destinations and activities โ Seoul, Busan, Jeju, etc. โ helps establish clear intent
Financial proof
- Bank statements
Last 3 months โ balance should comfortably cover accommodation, living costs, and return travel for the trip duration
- Salary certificate or payslips
Last 3 months confirming employment, job title, and monthly income
- Income tax return
Last 1โ2 years โ particularly important for self-employed or business owner applicants
- Business or investment proof
Company registration, share certificates, or investment statements if applicable
Ties to home country
- Employment letter with leave approval
On company letterhead โ confirms your position, salary, approved leave, and return-to-work date
- Business ownership documents
Trade licence, company registration, or business tax registration if self-employed
- Property ownership or lease
Title deed, mortgage statement, or tenancy agreement proving your fixed residence
- Family documentation
Marriage certificate, children's birth certificates, or proof of dependants at home
Know your profile
How your nationality affects your South Korea tourist visa application
South Korea's entry system has three tiers: full visa exemption (no application required โ up to 90 days); K-ETA required (visa-exempt nationals must pre-register from 2021); and visa required (C-3 โ must apply at Korean embassy). Your nationality determines which tier you fall into and how much documentation scrutiny you face.
| Passport | Refusal rate | Interview req. | Min. bank balance | Avg. processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ฎ๐ณIndia | ~12% | Not required | KRW 500,000+ | 5โ7 business days |
| ๐ป๐ณVietnam | ~15% | Not required | KRW 500,000+ | 5โ7 business days |
| ๐ต๐ญPhilippines | ~10% | Not required | KRW 400,000+ | 5โ7 business days |
| ๐ฎ๐ฉIndonesia | ~8% | Not required | KRW 400,000+ | 5โ7 business days |
| ๐น๐ญThailand | ~6% | Not required | KRW 300,000+ | 5โ7 business days |
| ๐บ๐ธUSA | Visa-free | N/A | N/A | No prior auth needed |
| ๐ฌ๐งUK | Visa-free | N/A | N/A | No prior auth needed |
| ๐ฆ๐บAustralia | Visa-free | N/A | N/A | No prior auth needed |
๐ก Medium refusal rate โ Vietnam (~15%), India (~12%), Philippines (~10%)
For Vietnam, India, and Philippines passport holders: submit a complete application on the first attempt โ Korean embassies rarely hold applications for missing documents; they return them. A stable bank balance over 3 full months, an employment letter stating your return-to-work date, and hotel-by-hotel accommodation docs are the three most scrutinised areas. Travel history to Japan, Schengen, or the US is a significant advantage.
๐ข Low refusal rate โ Indonesia (~8%), Thailand (~6%)
For Indonesia and Thailand passport holders, well-documented applications with clear itinerary and financial proof approve readily. A Flightinary itinerary showing your departure from Korea addresses the embassy's core concern about overstay intent, which is the main trigger for refusals in this tier.
Application timeline
What happens after you submit your South Korea tourist visa application
C-3 tourist visa applications take 5โ7 business days standard. Apply at least 3โ4 weeks before travel. K-ETA applications take approximately 72 hours โ apply well before departure.
Confirm your visa tier (C-3 or K-ETA)
Day 0 โ Plan aheadCheck whether you need the C-3 tourist visa (embassy application, KRW 60,000 single entry) or K-ETA (online pre-registration, KRW 10,000 โ for many visa-exempt nationalities). US, UK, EU, Australian, and Canadian passport holders typically need K-ETA. Indian, Vietnamese, Philippine, and Indonesian passport holders typically need C-3.
Get your flight itinerary from Flightinary
Day 0โ1 ยท Instant deliveryYour itinerary must show your inbound flight to South Korea and your return or onward departure. Korean embassies specifically look for the exit leg โ it addresses the embassy's core concern about overstay intent. Generated instantly from real-time aviation data.
โก This is where most applicants fail โ don't use a fake PDFSubmit at Korean embassy or online
Day 1C-3 applicants: Submit in person at the Korean embassy in your country with all documents and the KRW 60,000 (~$45) fee. K-ETA applicants: Apply online at k-eta.go.kr โ upload your passport, photo, and travel details, and pay the KRW 10,000 fee by card.
Application reviewed
Days 2โ7C-3 visa: 5โ7 business days standard. K-ETA: typically approved within 72 hours โ check your email for confirmation. Korean embassies may request additional documents; respond within the required window.
Collect visa or confirm K-ETA, then travel
Day 7โ10C-3 holders receive a visa sticker in their passport. K-ETA holders receive email approval โ keep a printout or digital copy. At Incheon immigration, officers may ask for proof of onward travel โ have your return itinerary accessible.
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Stay rules โ explained
How long can you stay in South Korea?
South Korea grants C-3 tourist visa holders up to 90 days per entry. Visa-exempt and K-ETA nationals also typically receive 90 days. The rules are generous โ but Korean immigration enforces overstay strictly and the consequences compound with repeated violations.
Days maximum stay
The C-3 tourist visa and most visa-exempt entries grant up to 90 days per visit. Extensions are rarely approved for tourist entries.
K-ETA fee
The Korea Electronic Travel Authorization costs KRW 10,000 (~$7.50 USD) for eligible nationalities โ required before boarding a flight to Korea.
C-3 visa fee (single)
Single-entry C-3 tourist visa: KRW 60,000 (~$45 USD). Multiple-entry C-3: KRW 90,000 (~$68 USD). Fees are non-refundable.
Full visa specification
South Korea Tourist Visa โ key facts for 2025โ2026
A complete reference for the South Korea C-3 tourist visa and K-ETA requirements for travellers in 2025 and 2026.
- Visa type
- C-3 Short-Stay Tourist Visa (๋จ๊ธฐ๋ฐฉ๋ฌธ)
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry
- Visa fee โ single entry
- KRW 60,000 (~$45 USD)
- Visa fee โ multiple entry
- KRW 90,000 (~$68 USD)
- K-ETA fee
- KRW 10,000 (~$7.50 USD) โ for visa-exempt nationals
- Processing time โ C-3
- 5โ7 business days standard
- Processing time โ K-ETA
- Approximately 72 hours
- Interview required?
- No โ document-based assessment
- Biometrics
- Fingerprints collected at Korean port of entry on first visit
- Apply through
- Korean embassy in your country (C-3) or k-eta.go.kr (K-ETA)
- Visa exemption nationalities
- USA, UK, EU, Japan, Singapore, and 100+ others โ check Korean MOFA list
- Extension permitted?
- Rarely for C-3 โ apply at local immigration office before expiry; not routinely approved
- Work permitted?
- No โ C-3 tourist visa strictly prohibits employment or paid activities
- Overstay consequences
- Entry ban of 1โ3 years; permanent ban for serious violations
- Flight itinerary required?
- Yes โ embassy requires both inbound and return/onward flight details
- Itinerary format
- Real flight numbers, IATA airport codes (ICN/GMP), airline names, correct dates
Common questions
Frequently asked questions โ South Korea Tourist Visa flight itinerary
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