C-3-6 (Short-Term Medical Visit) Korea Visa Guide | 2026

1. What C-3-6 Is

C-3-6 is a short-stay visit subtype for medical-purpose entry within permitted temporary stay boundaries.

2. Eligibility Checklist

• Declared purpose fits current C-3-6 medical-visit scope.
• Treatment-related invitation/appointment records are valid.
• Funding and stay-duration evidence is sufficient and consistent.
• Return-intent evidence supports short-stay profile.
• No unresolved immigration-history issues affecting credibility.

3. Criteria Summary

• C-3-6 is not points-based.
• Review is purpose-document and credibility driven.
• Medical-purpose evidence must match itinerary and funding records.
• Purpose drift toward non-permitted activity is a key refusal signal.

4. Salary and Contract Rules

• C-3-6 is not salary-floor or employment-contract based.
• Financial capability for treatment and stay is central.
• Sponsor/support claims should be evidenced and internally consistent.
• Conflicting payment/support records can trigger refusal risk.

5. Employer and Workplace Change Rules

• C-3-6 is a temporary visit status, not an employment category.
• Permitted activity scope is limited to declared visit purpose.
• Unauthorized work/activity can impact current and future applications.
• Maintain clear itinerary and institutional contact records.

6. Required Documents

• Visa application form, passport, photo, and fee proof.
• Medical invitation/appointment and treatment-supporting documents.
• Funding/sponsor evidence for treatment and stay costs.
• Accommodation/itinerary and return-related evidence.
• Any additional documents requested by reviewing mission/office.

7. Fees and Processing

• Fees follow current short-stay issuance schedules.
• Processing varies by consulate and case completeness.
• Supplement requests are common in evidence-light files.
• Apply with consistent purpose and timeline documents.

8. Common Rejection Reasons

• Purpose does not satisfy C-3-6 scope.
• Medical invitation/treatment evidence is weak or inconsistent.
• Funding or sponsor documents are insufficient.
• Short-stay intent is not credibly established.
• Material contradictions exist across core records.

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