South Korea Practical Guide: Official Websites, Booking Platforms, Transport, SIM, Money, Emergency Numbers

Every link, app, and number for South Korea — save to your phone before departure. For visa process, see our South Korea Visa Guide. For budget, see our South Korea Cost Guide.

Official websites: Visa/immigration: k-eta.go.kr. Indian Embassy: search mea.gov.in/indian-missions-abroad or call +82-2-7984257. MEA 24/7: +91-11-23012964. MADAD app (Google Play / App Store) — register before travel. House of Visas: houseofvisas.com/visa/south-korea

Booking platforms:

FLIGHTS: Google Flights, Skyscanner,

MakeMyTrip. HOTELS: Booking.com (free cancellation), Agoda (excellent for Asia), Hostelworld, Airbnb.

EXPERIENCES: GetYourGuide, Klook (great for Asia), Viator.

INSURANCE: Bajaj Allianz (₹500/week), ICICI Lombard, Tata AIG. See our Cost Calculator for exact pricing.

Transport: Download Grab (SE Asia) or local ride-hailing before arrival. Metro where available. Google Maps for transit. Negotiate tuk-tuk prices BEFORE getting in.

SIM/Internet: eSIM: Airalo (₹800-2,500, widest coverage), Holafly (₹1,500-3,000, unlimited). Keep Indian SIM for bank OTPs. Dual SIM: Indian SIM + eSIM. See our eSIM vs SIM Guide.

Money: Forex card (Niyo Global, BookMyForex — zero markup). Cash 15-20% of budget. Never exchange at Indian airports. Always pay in local currency (not INR when asked). See our Forex Guide. For cultural tips and scam warnings, see our South Korea Tips blog.

Emergency:

Police: 112/119. Indian Embassy: +82-2-7984257. MEA: +91-11-23012964.

Lost passport: police report → Indian Embassy → Emergency Certificate (1-3 days). See Embassy Directory.

Practical guides for nearby destinations: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan.

Apply with House of Visas — end-to-end South Korea visa support. houseofvisas.com/visa/south-korea