Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Los Angeles

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SHORT TERM VISIT (C3)

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SHORT TERM VISIT (C3)

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(C-3-9) Ordinary Tourist

DATE: 2023-09-12

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VISA APPLICATION FORM.pdf

[ N O T E ]

Please note that not following the proper procedure to apply for a visa can automatically result in denial of a visa. Furthermore, any verbal abuse or unlawful behavior and actions are grounds for denial of visa issuance and may prevent future visa applications.

THIS VISA FOR

○ A person who plans to visit Korea on the purpose of travel for holidays or leisure

○ This visa will be issued with single or multiple entries depending on the nationality.

*The duration of stay for the single entry is 90 days.

VISA PROCESS

○ If the applicant's country is eligible for K-ETA, use it instead of this type of visa. ( Click )

○ If the applicant's country is temporarily waived even the K-ETA, an applicant can stay in Korea with a valid passport only.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (Appointment Required : Click)

The required documents may vary by the consulates and embassies.
Please check it with your local consulate before you apply for the visa.

The head of Korean diplomatic missions abroad may request for additional documents depending on the condition of the country of residence/jurisdiction if it is deemed necessary for visa evaluation.

1. Application Form

*Attached

2. 1 photo for Visa Application
: Color, US passport photo size, taken within the last 6 months

: If the applicants fill out the form by visa portal web form (Click) and print it in color, don't need to prepare this item.

3. Original Passport and a copy

: The Passport should be valid for more than 6 months

: (If applicants apply for the visa by mail) Please send the notarized passport copy instead of the originals.
*Mailed-in apply (Click)

4. (For Non-U.S.Citizen) Original proof documents for the legal U.S. long-term stay

*One or More from below

: Valid U.S. Long-Term Visa (B1/B2 visa is not eligible)

: U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green card)

*If it is under renewal processing, needs the valid I-797

: Valid I-20

: Valid EAD Card (Work Permit)

: (If applicants apply for the visa by mail) Please send the notarized copy instead of the originals.
*Mailed-in apply (Click)

5. (For Iranian, Syrian, and Sudanese nationals)

: Required to submit bank statements or US tax reports for more than one year or over the past three months in addition.

6. Visa Fee (Cash / Credit Card / Money Order)

: It varies depending on the nationality, duration of stay, and visa type(Single/Multiple).
: Please refer to this information.( Click )

*Don't forget to Sign before you submit the application

NOTE (For Mulitple Entry Visa)

○ Countries applicable for multiple entries visa

*Other countries not on the lists are eligible for Single entry only. (3 months of validity / 90 days of stay)

① China

: 5 years of validity / 90 days of stay

② Philippines, Vietnam, India, Myanmar, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Laos, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh

: 5 years of validity / 30 days of stay

③ Mongolia: A person who has visited Korea (Visa-free entry records are not countable) / Spouse and minor child of C-3 multiple visa holders / A person who has visited Korea more than four times within two years or visited (total) more than ten times.

ⓐ At the time of initial receipt: 1 year of validity / 90 days of stay

ⓑ A person who has visited the Republic of Korea more than twice with a valid multiple visa for one year(ⓐ) and has good immigration records in Korea: 3 years of validity / 90 days of stay

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

○ Korean ancestry applicants may be required additional nationality documents(기본증명서, 제적등본, 가족관계증명서) to verify dual citizenship. (Proof of loss of nationality, renunciation of nationality, etc.)
: If the applicant has dual citizenship, is NOT eligible to apply for a visa.

*The Applicant may issue Korean Passport instead.

○ If any information or documents submitted along with the visa application are verified as false statements or falsified, will cause a denial of visa issuance and may prevent future visa applications.

○ Sticker-type visas are no longer issued. The visa grant notice is the actual visa that must be brought for entry to Korea.

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