How is C-3-1 different from C-3-9?
C-3-1 is a purpose-specific short-stay subtype, while C-3-9 is tourism-focused.
Mr. Visa Korea • PSEO Subtype
C-3-1 is a short-term visit subtype under Korea's C-3 framework for specific temporary purposes. This page is structured from 2026 Ministry/KIS manuals and focuses on practical purpose matching, supporting documents, and compliance boundaries.
View parent visa: C-3 — Short-Term Visit Visa
C-3-1 is a purpose-limited short-stay category under C-3. It is distinct from tourism-focused C-3-9 and business-visit-focused C-3-8, and it is not intended for long-term work or residence activity.
C-3-1 is a purpose-specific short-stay subtype, while C-3-9 is tourism-focused.
Ordinary employment is generally outside C-3-1 scope and requires the appropriate work-authorized status.
It is limited and case-specific; extensions depend on lawful purpose continuity and immigration discretion.
Not always. It depends on nationality-specific policy and the exact activity purpose.
Last verified: 2026-04-16