Indonesian passport holders travelling on their own need a visa for South Korea. Until 31 December 2026, groups of 3 or more booked through a designated travel agency can enter visa-free for up to 15 days. This page gathers what the Korean embassy and visa centre for Indonesia publish, checked on 2026-09-26. Rules and fees change — confirm on the official page before you apply.
At a glance
| What the official pages say | |
|---|---|
| Do I need a visa? | Individual travellers: yes (no K-ETA). Groups of 3+ through a Ministry of Justice–designated agency: visa-free for up to 15 days anywhere in Korea, trial period 28 May – 31 December 2026. (source 1, source 2) |
| Visa type | Tourist visa C-3-9: valid 3 months, stay up to 30 days. (source) |
| Where to apply | Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) Jakarta, Lotte Mall Ciputra World 1, 5F, or an embassy-designated travel agency. (source) |
| Fee | From 1 July 2026 (cashless): single visa IDR 680,000 + KVAC fee IDR 240,000 = IDR 920,000; multiple visa IDR 1,530,000 + 240,000. (source) |
| Processing time | Collect on the 10th working day from application (multiple C-3 on the 7th). (source) |
| Stay per entry | 30 days on a single-entry tourist visa. (source) |
| Multiple-entry visa | Usually 5 years, 30 days per stay (some groups 10 years) — e.g. a previous visit to Korea (visa-free and Jeju entries do not count), income over USD 8,000 a year, civil servants, age 65+. (source) |
| Jeju visa-free entry | Allowed — 30 days visa-free when you fly directly into Jeju. Going on to the mainland needs a stay-area extension permit from Jeju immigration. (source 1, source 2) |
| Visa-free transit | Allowed — up to 30 days visa-free when transiting Korea to or from the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or one of 32 European countries while holding that country’s visa or residence, with an onward ticket within 30 days. (source 1, source 2) |
Core documents
The main items the official checklist asks for — the full list depends on your job and who pays for the trip:
- Passport valid 6+ months, application form and photo
- Adults: original bank statements in your own name for the last 3 months (if impossible, an explanation letter plus car ownership STNK copy or 3 months of credit-card statements)
- Business, tax and family certificates issued within the last 3 months
(source)
Also worth knowing
- KVAC Jakarta posted 2026 notices on bank-statement exemptions and wider multiple-visa eligibility — check them before you gather documents.
- Group tourist visas (C-3-2, filed by designated travel agencies) have their visa fee waived until 31 December 2026 — individual visas are not covered.
After the visa
Visa holders fill in the arrival card (paper on the plane, or the e-Arrival Card online before landing). Keep your hotel address and return ticket handy at immigration.
Travelling on another passport? See which nationalities can visit Korea visa-free or with K-ETA.
Korea visa for other nationalities
- Korea tourist visa for Filipino citizens
- Korea tourist visa for Vietnamese citizens
- Korea tourist visa for Chinese citizens
- Korea tourist visa for Indian citizens
- Korea tourist visa for Pakistani citizens
- Korea tourist visa for Bangladeshi citizens
- Korea tourist visa for Nepali citizens
- Korea tourist visa for Mongolian citizens
FAQ
Do Indonesian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Individual travellers: yes (no K-ETA). Groups of 3+ through a Ministry of Justice–designated agency: visa-free for up to 15 days anywhere in Korea, trial period 28 May – 31 December 2026.
How much is a Korea tourist visa for Indonesian citizens?
From 1 July 2026 (cashless): single visa IDR 680,000 + KVAC fee IDR 240,000 = IDR 920,000; multiple visa IDR 1,530,000 + 240,000.
How long does a Korea visa take in Indonesia?
Collect on the 10th working day from application (multiple C-3 on the 7th).
Sources: the Korean embassy / consulate and Korea Visa Application Center pages for Indonesia linked above, checked 2026-09-26. This page is information, not legal advice; the embassy decides.
