How is C-3-2 different from C-3-9?
C-3-2 is purpose-specific under short-stay categories, while C-3-9 is tourism-focused.
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C-3-2 is a short-term visit subtype under C-3 used for specific temporary purposes defined in visa guidance. This page is structured from 2026 Ministry/KIS manuals and focuses on practical purpose framing, documentation quality, and compliance boundaries.
View parent visa: C-3 — Short-Term Visit VisaC-3-2 is a purpose-limited short-stay category. It is distinct from tourism-focused C-3-9 and business-visit-focused C-3-8, and it is not intended for long-term employment or residence activity.
C-3-2 is purpose-specific under short-stay categories, while C-3-9 is tourism-focused.
Not as ordinary employment. Activities outside permitted short-stay scope require the appropriate visa/status.
It is limited and case-specific; extensions are not guaranteed and depend on lawful purpose continuity.
Not always. It depends on nationality-specific policy and exact purpose of stay.
Last verified: 2026-04-16