A-3 (Agreement/Treaty) Korea Visa Guide | 2026

1. What A-3 Is

A-3 is a treaty/agreement-based status, distinct from standard public visa categories. It is reviewed on arrangement eligibility, official documentation, and proper channel handling.

2. Eligibility Checklist

• Applicant category fits current A-3 agreement/treaty scope.
• Applicable agreement/treaty basis is documented correctly.
• Official assignment/supporting records are complete and valid.
• Family linkage records are provided where dependents are included.
• No unresolved identity/official record mismatches affecting verification.

3. Criteria Summary

• A-3 is not a points-based category.
• Review is treaty-basis and official-document driven.
• Processing differs from ordinary public visa channels.
• Always confirm correct agreement/treaty pathway before filing.

4. Salary and Contract Rules

• A-3 does not apply standard public work salary-threshold logic.
• Eligibility relies on treaty/agreement assignment documentation.
• Fees/procedures may include category-specific handling or exemptions.
• Misclassified filing channel can cause delays or refusal.

5. Employer and Workplace Change Rules

• A-3 is agreement/assignment based under official framework.
• Assignment changes should be managed through proper official procedures.
• General public workplace-change rules do not directly apply.
• Record continuity across official documents is critical.

6. Required Documents

• Official-channel application documents and required forms.
• Passport/photo and identity records as required.
• Agreement/treaty basis records and assignment evidence.
• Family relationship records for accompanying dependents.
• Additional official records requested by reviewing authority.

7. Fees and Processing

• A-3 processing follows official channel procedures and timelines.
• Fee treatment may differ and include exemptions per status handling rules.
• Incomplete treaty-basis records are common delay drivers.
• Coordinate through relevant mission/authority channels in advance.

8. Common Rejection Reasons

• Eligibility does not satisfy A-3 agreement/treaty scope.
• Treaty-basis/assignment records are incomplete or inconsistent.
• Filed through incorrect channel for A-3 category.
• Dependent evidence is insufficient where accompanying family applies.
• Identity/official record mismatch blocks verification.

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