The Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) in Busan has issued a notice confirming it will be closed on Monday, 2 March 2026, for a local public holiday. All document submissions and passport collections scheduled for that date are postponed to the following working day. The centre warns that peak traffic typically occurs immediately after such closures and may last several days.
Business travellers and relocation agencies arranging crew or work visas for sailings out of Busan Port should adjust timelines accordingly. The CVASC recommends submitting applications at least one week in advance and using express lanes only for emergency humanitarian or commercial cases.
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To mitigate disruptions, organisations can also leverage VisaHQ’s digital visa-management service, which provides real-time application tracking, document pre-screening and optional courier pick-up to Chinese consulates worldwide (https://www.visahq.com/china/). Using the platform allows applicants to redirect files to alternative processing centres or time submissions strategically, reducing exposure to Busan’s expected backlog.
South Korea is a key processing location for multinationals moving talent between North-East Asian operations; delays in Busan can cascade to tight project mobilisation dates, particularly for shipbuilding and offshore-energy contractors headquartered in the city.
Employers should alert travelling staff to verify appointment slots and courier tracking numbers, and consider filing in Seoul or via authorised agents if itineraries cannot accommodate the one-day closure.
Business travellers and relocation agencies arranging crew or work visas for sailings out of Busan Port should adjust timelines accordingly. The CVASC recommends submitting applications at least one week in advance and using express lanes only for emergency humanitarian or commercial cases.
To mitigate disruptions, organisations can also leverage VisaHQ’s digital visa-management service, which provides real-time application tracking, document pre-screening and optional courier pick-up to Chinese consulates worldwide (https://www.visahq.com/china/). Using the platform allows applicants to redirect files to alternative processing centres or time submissions strategically, reducing exposure to Busan’s expected backlog.
South Korea is a key processing location for multinationals moving talent between North-East Asian operations; delays in Busan can cascade to tight project mobilisation dates, particularly for shipbuilding and offshore-energy contractors headquartered in the city.
Employers should alert travelling staff to verify appointment slots and courier tracking numbers, and consider filing in Seoul or via authorised agents if itineraries cannot accommodate the one-day closure.
