🇰🇷 Korea C-3 Short-Term Visit Visa
Category: Tourist · Processing time: 5–10 days
⚡ Quick Answer
Korea's C-3 visa (and K-ETA for visa-free nationals) covers short stays of up to 90 days for tourism or short business.
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Korea Immigration Service (HiKorea)
Always submit applications through the official source. Last verified 2026-05-07.
Visa type
Tourist
Processing time
5–10 days
Fees
Keta: KRW 10,000
Validity
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Stay duration
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Entry type
Confirm single/multiple entry rules
Insurance
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Overview
Short stays for tourism, family, or short business — typically up to 90 days. Visa-free for many nationalities under K-ETA.
- Leads to permanent residency: No
- Requires job offer: No
- Language required: No
- Minimum education: Not specified
- Financial requirement: Confirm current proof-of-funds rules on the official source
- Accommodation proof: Confirm if accommodation proof is required
- Return ticket: Confirm if onward/return travel proof is required
Estimated Costs
- - Keta: KRW 10,000
- - ApplicationFee: KRW 60,000
Required Documents
- - Passport
- - Itinerary
- - Funds proof
Application Steps
- Confirm visa-free / K-ETA eligibility
- Apply for K-ETA online if visa-free
- If visa required, apply at Korean embassy / consulate
Always confirm the latest steps and forms on the official portal: Korea Immigration Service (HiKorea) →
Travel Insurance Requirement
- Mandatory: Confirm with official source
- Minimum coverage: Confirm current coverage rules
- Valid regions: Confirm accepted regions
- Approved providers: Use providers accepted by the official authority
Embassy, Consulate & Appointments
Embassy, consulate, jurisdiction, and appointment details vary by applicant location. Confirm the correct office before booking travel or paying fees.
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Benefits & What This Visa Allows
- - Up to 90 days entry
- - K-ETA simplifies visa-free arrivals
Trust & safety
Before you pay or submit documents
Use the official portal for applications and payments. Be careful with agents who guarantee approval, ask for personal-account transfers, or pressure you to send originals before a written contract.
Relevant laws
- Driving Licence and Road Rules
Transport · Severity: Medium
Your foreign driving licence may only be valid temporarily in Korea, Rep.. Some residents must exchange their licence, carry an International Driving Permit, or pass local tests after a deadline.
- Housing Contract and Deposit Rules
Housing · Severity: Medium
Rental contracts in Korea, Rep. may require written terms, legal deposit handling, inventory records, notice periods, and landlord registration. Never rely only on informal chat messages for long-term housing.
- Immigration Status and Overstay Rules
Immigration · Severity: Critical
Your right to stay in Korea, Rep. depends on the exact visa, residence permit, entry stamp, or visa-free allowance you hold. Do not assume a pending application, job offer, or school admission automatically extends your lawful stay.
Active scam alerts
Some agents overcharge newcomers for translations, notarisation, apostilles, or courier services for Korea, Rep., and may produce documents that are not accepted by official authorities.
Scammers impersonate airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents and claim you must pay a special fee to enter Korea, Rep., avoid questioning, release documents, or fast-track border checks.
Fraudsters offer admission, scholarships, or student visa packages for Korea, Rep. through unofficial agents. Victims may receive fake acceptance letters that fail verification during visa processing.
Scammers advertise fake apartments in Korea, Rep., pressure newcomers to transfer a deposit before viewing, and disappear after sending a fake lease or copied property photos.
Quick Eligibility Check
Use this self-check for C-3 Short-Term Visit. It does not replace official legal assessment.
Common Rejection Reasons
- - Incomplete or inconsistent documents
- - Insufficient financial evidence
- - Unclear purpose of visit or weak ties to home country
- - Missing translations, signatures, appointment confirmations, or required forms
Application Tips
- - Start with the official checklist before paying any third party.
- - Keep bank statements, employment letters, travel plans, and accommodation details consistent.
- - Book appointments early and keep copies of every submitted form, receipt, and confirmation.
- - Do not use agents who guarantee approval or request payment to personal accounts.
Sources & References
Use these references for verification. Official government and appointment portals override summary guidance on MigrantIQ.
- Korea Immigration Service (HiKorea)
Official source for forms, appointments, fees, and final requirements.
- MigrantIQ visa record
Summary record maintained for planning and source verification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This visa is designed for applicants matching Tourist pathway criteria.
Typical processing time is 5–10 days, subject to documentation quality and application volume.
Start with eligibility evidence, document checklists, and proof of funds before submitting.