C-3 Short-term Visit Visa
For tourism, business contact, consultation, contract meetings, family visits, events, conferences, medical visits, and similar short-term non-profit activities.
Visa Overview
C-3 covers a broad range of short-term non-profit visit purposes, including tourism and business-visitor activities. It does not authorize profit-making employment in Korea, and the correct subcategory depends on the exact purpose and nationality.
Processing Time
Varies by Application
Processing time depends on application type, case facts, and document review.
Stay Period
Up to 90 Days
Exact visa validity and permitted stay may differ.
Work Activity
Short-term Non-profit Visit
Activities must remain within the approved scope.
Government Fee
Varies by Application Type
Confirm the current official fee for the exact procedure before filing.
Important Notice
C-3 does not authorize employment or other profit-making activity. If the person will perform paid work, C-4 or another appropriate employment status should be reviewed.
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Eligibility
General Requirements
The exact requirements depend on the application route and the facts of each case. These are general points listed for this status.
- ✓The applicant must fit the exact legal/official purpose and subcategory.
- ✓The intended activity must match the status and be supported by appropriate evidence.
- ✓Any sponsor, inviting organization, employer, institution or host requirements must be satisfied where applicable.
Documents
Common Document Categories
Check the competent authority’s latest instructions for documents required for your specific application.
- ✓Application form and passport.
- ✓Documents proving the exact purpose of stay and activity.
- ✓Inviting organization, employer, institution, contract, assignment, program or relationship documents where applicable.
- ✓Any nationality-, subcategory-, or case-specific supporting documents requested by the competent authority.
Process
General Application Steps
These general steps describe the applicant’s process, not a filing service provided by Modical.
- 1
Identify the exact status/subcategory and purpose.
- 2
Review the applicant and any sponsor/host requirements.
- 3
Prepare the required supporting documents.
- 4
Submit the applicable visa or stay application.
- 5
Respond to supplementary requests if required.
- 6
Comply with activity, stay and reporting conditions after approval.
FAQ
Common questions
Can I work on C-3?+
No. C-3 is for short-term non-profit activities. Paid work generally requires C-4 or another employment status.