C-3-1 Visa: Short-term General Tourist

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This visa is for those who wish to visit Korea for general tourism or for conferences or short trainings

C-3-1 Visa

Work Permission Invite Family National Health Insurance

Please visit your country's Korean Embassy's website for the most accurate list of requirements

Visa Application form
Recently Passport sized Photo
Valid Passport (Original and Copy)
Birth Certificate (Original and Copy)
Proof of Financial Capacity
1. Bank Statement for the last 3 months
2. Bank Certificate
3. Photocopy of Business Permit (If applicable)
For employees: Proof of Employment (If applicable)
1. Income Tax Return
2. Original Certificate of Employment (must include name, position, date hired, compensation, office address, HR contact number)
For students
1. School Certificate
2. Copy of School ID
3. Parent's Marriage Certificate
4. Parent's Employment Certificate
5. Parent's Business Registration
Photocopy of Valid visas and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years (Original and Copy) If applicable
Other Documents supporting your trip
Visa Fee

For those invited to Korea by a Korean Citizen

For those invited by a Korean company

Invitation letter issued by the Korean company (must include the date, purpose, duration of visit, etc.)
Copy of Business Registration Certificate

For those invited for an event/ conference/ training in Korea

Invitation letter issued by the Korean company (must include the date, purpose, duration of visit, etc.)
Copy of Business Registration Certificate

For those invited by a relative working in Korea

For those invited by a Korean sister/brother in law

Step 1: Find the nearest Korean Embassy or consulate in your home country
Step 2: Verify the required documents to apply for the visa
Step 3: Make an appointment with the Korean embassy, consulate, or designated visa application center if it is needed
Step 4: Visit the Korean embassy, consulate, or visa application center on your appointed date. Do not forget to bring the documents
Step 5: Wait for your turn (some places would need you to take a number)
Step 6: Once it is your turn, go to the assigned window and submit the documents. The staff will check your documents and they may also ask you a few questions.
Step 7: If your application has been accepted, you will be given a document with the date when you will claim your passport
Step 8: On the claiming date, visit the embassy or consulate at the designated time
Step 9: Wait for your turn to claim your passport
Step 10: Once you have claimed the passport, check if you have received the visa and if the information on the visa is correct

Alternatively, you can also go through a travel agency so they can apply for the visa for you