Can I work in Korea on C-3-8?
C-3-8 is for short-term business visits, not ordinary employment. Work-authorized activities require the correct visa/status.
Mr. Visa Korea • PSEO Subtype
C-3-8 is Korea's short-term business-visit subtype for temporary non-remunerated business activities. This page is structured from 2026 Ministry/KIS manuals and focuses on practical application evidence and compliance boundaries.
View parent visa: C-3 — Short-Term Visit Visa
C-3-8 is a short-stay business visitor status for limited temporary business purposes such as meetings, consultations, market research, or contract-related visits. It is not a work-authorized long-stay employment status.
C-3-8 is for short-term business visits, not ordinary employment. Work-authorized activities require the correct visa/status.
C-3-8 is business-visit focused, while C-3-9 is tourism focused; evidence and purpose framing differ in review.
Yes. Frequent or pattern-like business entry can lead to deeper purpose review and requests for more suitable long-stay status.
It depends on nationality-specific policy and exact activity purpose. Always verify current rules before travel.
Last verified: 2026-04-16