Visit — C-3 short-term visit visa: Myanmar citizen in Myanmar (Burma) → South Korea
Myanmar citizens need a C-3 short-term visit visa for South Korea — Myanmar is not K-ETA eligible, so apply at the Korean embassy/consulate or Korea Visa Application Center for where you live.
South Korea C-3 short-term visit visa for tourism, business or visiting family (no paid work); stays of up to 90 days.
- Validity
- 3 months (single entry), 6 months (double entry), or up to 5 years (multiple entry) — decided by the consulate
- Entries
- Single, double or multiple entry
- Max stay per visit
- Up to 90 days per visit
When to start
Start 7–21 days before your travel date.
Complete the visa application form and prepare one white-background passport photo, plus supporting documents (proof of funds, itinerary, accommodation).
Submit your application and passport (valid at least 6 months) at the Korean embassy/consulate or Korea Visa Application Center with jurisdiction over where you live.
Standard processing is about 4 working days from the day of submission.
What you'll need
- Visa application form + photo — A completed visa application form with one passport photo taken against a white background. ✓ verified
- Passport — Passport valid at least 6 months, with the original and a clear copy of the bio-data page. ✓ verified
- Proof of funds — Recent bank account statements showing sufficient funds for your visit. ✓ verified·
- Itinerary & accommodation — Evidence of your travel itinerary and accommodation in Korea. ✓ verified·
Where you'll apply
Myanmar citizens apply at the Korean embassy/consulate or Korea Visa Application Center with jurisdiction over where you live.
Fees
| C-3 short-term visit visa | varies |
Gotchas to watch
- Some nationalities are visa-free with a K-ETA instead of needing this visa — confirm your exact requirement on the official K-ETA site.
- A visa is permission to travel, not a guarantee of entry — the immigration officer decides on arrival.
