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C-3-1 - Short-term General Visitor visa (Humanitarian visa for Korean citizens' or ARC holders' family)

DATE
2026-04-07

(This page was last updated on: 7 April 2026)
All information remains unchanged unless otherwise stated.

C-3-1: SHORT-TERM GENERAL VISITOR VISA (FAMILY MEMBERS TO A KOREAN NATIONAL OR ARC HOLDER IN KOREA)

n  Period of stay: 90 days or less

n  Single-entry visa valid for 3 months



Eligible Applicants:
For applicants who wish to visit immediate family members who are Korean nationals or holders of a valid Alien Registration Card (ARC) in Korea, for a stay of 90 days or less (parents, children or spouse).


If you are eligible for a K-ETA, you must apply for a K-ETA.

A visa application can only be submitted if your K-ETA is denied.


(Check my eligibility >> If your country is not listed, you must apply for a visa).


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