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Notice Notice on Visa Processing Period (Effective November 3, 2026)
- DATE
- 2026-10-30
The processing time for short term visit(C-3) visa will be adjusted as follows:
Effective date : November 3(Tuesday), 2026
•︎ Before : 12 working days
•︎ After : 14 working days
Please Note : Express application will still take five (5) working days.
Applicants may visit the Korean Visa Application Center(KVAC) after receiving the SMS notice.
