Everything Vietnam citizens need to know about applying for a South Korea visa. Updated July 2026.
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| Visa Type | C-3 Short-Term Visa |
| Application Fee | USD 20 single entry (stay up to 90 days) or USD 80 multiple entry; plus the VND 390,000 visa application centre fee in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City |
| Processing Time | 16 working days for an individual C-3 tourist application at the Embassy in Hanoi and the Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, 9 through a registered travel agency and 6 through a designated agency; the Consulate General in Da Nang lists 15, 10 and 5. All three say the period can change, and the consulates general say it can take longer. |
| Maximum Stay | Up to 30 days on the single-entry tourist visa (C-3-9); 30 or 90 days per stay on the multiple-entry visas for listed groups, depending on the tier and the mission |
| Official Portal | Official application site |
Apply through the Korea Visa Application Center in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, or at the Consulate General in Da Nang if you live in Da Nang, Hue or Quang Ngai province
Vietnam is not on the K-ETA list; the tourist e-visa the missions describe is the group visa (C-3-2) through designated travel agencies
Multiple-entry visas (5 or 10 years) and the big-city visa (C-3-91) are for listed groups; the lists were widened from 30 March 2026
Passport valid 6 months, itinerary, hotel booking, proof of occupation and bank statements, on the list of the mission you apply to
The consulates general publish what they examine: whether you are barred from entry, whether your purpose fits the visa, and whether it is accepted that you will return home within the permitted stay. All three missions say a refused applicant must wait 3 months before applying again, so send a complete file the first time.
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Yes. Vietnam citizens need a C-3 Short-Term Visa to visit South Korea. Application fee: USD 20 single entry (stay up to 90 days) or USD 80 multiple entry; plus the VND 390,000 visa application centre fee in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Processing: 16 working days for an individual C-3 tourist application at the Embassy in Hanoi and the Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, 9 through a registered travel agency and 6 through a designated agency; the Consulate General in Da Nang lists 15, 10 and 5. All three say the period can change, and the consulates general say it can take longer.
The C-3 Short-Term Visa application fee is USD 20 single entry (stay up to 90 days) or USD 80 multiple entry; plus the VND 390,000 visa application centre fee in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Budget for the total cost including biometrics, service centre fees, and any required medical examinations.
Processing for Vietnam citizens applying for a South Korea C-3 Short-Term Visa: 16 working days for an individual C-3 tourist application at the Embassy in Hanoi and the Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, 9 through a registered travel agency and 6 through a designated agency; the Consulate General in Da Nang lists 15, 10 and 5. All three say the period can change, and the consulates general say it can take longer. Apply well in advance of your intended travel date to allow for potential delays.
Beyond standard documents (valid passport, photos, financial proof), Vietnam citizens must meet these corridor-specific requirements: Apply through the Korea Visa Application Center in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, or at the Consulate General in Da Nang if you live in Da Nang, Hue or Quang Ngai province. Vietnam is not on the K-ETA list; the tourist e-visa the missions describe is the group visa (C-3-2) through designated travel agencies. Multiple-entry visas (5 or 10 years) and the big-city visa (C-3-91) are for listed groups; the lists were widened from 30 March 2026. Passport valid 6 months, itinerary, hotel booking, proof of occupation and bank statements, on the list of the mission you apply to. TravelReady generates a personalised checklist for the Vietnam-South Korea corridor.
The consulates general publish what they examine: whether you are barred from entry, whether your purpose fits the visa, and whether it is accepted that you will return home within the permitted stay. All three missions say a refused applicant must wait 3 months before applying again, so send a complete file the first time. Refusals on this corridor usually turn on one of a few things: documentation that is incomplete or inconsistent, financial evidence that does not show where the money came from, or a file that does not establish your reason for returning. TravelReady's Expert Document Validation checks your documents against embassy rules specific to the Vietnam-South Korea route before you submit.
Data sources: Requirements sourced from official embassy and consulate websites, IATA travel regulations, and government immigration portals.
Update policy: Requirements are reviewed continuously and updated within 24 hours when policy changes are announced. Last reviewed: July 2026
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