South Korea Short-term visit visa C-3 (embassy/consulate): fee, stay and who needs it
Apply at the Korean mission or Korea Visa Application Centre in the country of residence. Jeju Island has a separate 30-day visa-free programme for most nationalities when flying directly to Jeju (not covered here). Single entry up to 90 days; multiple entry higher; reciprocity fees for some nationalities; group tourist visa fee waiver for CN, KH, IN, ID, VN, PH extended to 31 Dec 2026 (press reports)
Short-term visit visa C-3 (embassy/consulate)
Visa needed- Official fee
- $40
- Stay
- up to 90 days
- Processing
- varies by mission
- Interview
- No
Who uses it
Questions
How much is the South Korea Short-term visit visa C-3 (embassy/consulate)?
The official fee is $40. Single entry up to 90 days; multiple entry higher; reciprocity fees for some nationalities; group tourist visa fee waiver for CN, KH, IN, ID, VN, PH extended to 31 Dec 2026 (press reports)
How long can I stay on the Short-term visit visa C-3 (embassy/consulate)?
up to 90 days. Validity: usually 3 months for single entry.
What can I do on the Short-term visit visa C-3 (embassy/consulate)?
It is for tourism, business, family visit, medical.
Official sources
Checked on November 4, 2026
- K-ETA Application Guide
- K-ETA Eligible Countries / Applicants and exemption criteria
- Embassy of Korea in Spain, temporary K-ETA exemption to 31 Dec 2026
- Korea Visa Portal
Sroky is a private company and is not part of any government. The destination decides on every entry. Rules change: the official source always applies.