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C-3-5 — Business Visitor (Agreement)
VisasSouth KoreaC-3-5 — Business Visitor (Agreement)
South KoreaSouth Korea•Asia
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C-3-5 — Business Visitor (Agreement)

Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

14-28 days

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

3 months

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Short-term business activities for individuals entering under specific bilateral or multilateral agreements (e.g., FTA).

This visa is designed for professionals visiting South Korea for short-term business activities under specific bilateral or multilateral agreements. It is intended for meetings, negotiations, or market research rather than local employment. Applicants must be nationals of countries with relevant agreements with South Korea.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant3 months

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Valid passport

Visa application form

Passport photo

Proof of business purpose (e.g., invitation letter)

Proof of employment in home country

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Visa application form

Passport photo

Proof of business purpose (e.g., invitation letter from the Korean entity)

Proof of employment in your home country

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Facilitates international business relations
  • Streamlined for agreement-holding nations

Worth Knowing

  • Strictly limited to business meetings/negotiations
  • No local work authorization
  • Lack of bilateral agreement
  • Intent to engage in local employment

Application Process

1

Check reciprocity fee at local consulate

2

Prepare invitation and employment documents

3

Submit application to Korean Embassy/Consulate

4

Collect visa

Application Forms

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