What is the difference between a Korean C- 3-4 and a C- 4 visa?

As we all know, different visa types are required according to different entry purposes, and the requirements for various types are different according to different countries, especially South Korea, which uses various English and digital abbreviations to specify the types. According to different English titles, the types are also different, so what is the difference between South Korean C- 3-4 and C- 4 visas?

First of all, the name of C- 3-4 and C- 4 is different, the type of Korean visa is different, C- 3-4 for short-term business visa, C- 4 for short-term employment visa, the purpose of entry is different.

Then, the scope of use is different. C- 3-4 short-term business purpose is to be invited by public or private institutions in South Korea to sign purchase contracts, market research, negotiations, etc. with enterprises in South Korea. C- 4 short-term employment purpose is to install, maintain, supervise, manufacture, debug and test imported machinery and equipment to workers who want to work within 90 days in public or private institutions in South Korea.

Finally, the validity period, stay period and number of entries after issuance are also different. According to the final issuance of the embassy, the applicant can enter the country.

In fact, according to different types, the required Korean visa materials will be very different. For example, travel visas require bank statements and social security certificates, business visas require invitation letters and business licenses, etc. The same is true for C- 3-4 and C- 4. Applicants must first understand the handling materials before applying.

Generally speaking, there is a big difference between Korean C- 3-4 and C- 4 visas. They belong to two different types. If you want to apply, you need to prepare different materials and submit them according to the procedures required by the embassy. Moreover, the country has certain requirements on the division of the consular area. Applicants are required to submit according to the consular area where their household registration is located. If you want to submit across consular areas, you need to provide valid proof of residence.