Korean C-3 visa processing in the Philippines: 14 working days from November 3
한국 비자·출입국 공지What was announced
The Korean Embassy in the Philippines will increase regular short-term visit (C-3) visa processing from 12 to 14 working days on November 3, 2026. Express processing remains five working days. Wait for an SMS before visiting KVAC.
What you should know
Published on October 30, 2026, this notice takes effect on Tuesday, November 3; no end date is stated. It concerns short-term visit (C-3) applications handled by the Korean Embassy in the Philippines. Regular processing changes from 12 to 14 working days, not calendar days, while express processing remains five working days. Allow for weekends and public holidays when planning. The embassy asks applicants to visit the Korean Visa Application Center (KVAC) after receiving its SMS notice. These are local processing arrangements, not a rule for every Filipino applicant worldwide or every visa category. A processing-time estimate does not guarantee approval.