Due to the recent high volume of visa application, the processing time for short term visit(C-3) visa will be adjusted as follows:
Before: 10 working days
After: 12-14 working days
*Express application (not applicable for tourist visa) will still take five (5-7) working days.
*Postal visa application will take 16-18 working days
Effective date: September 23, 2024
Applicants may visit the Korean Visa Application Center (KVAC) after receiving the SMS notice.
