A Step-By-Step Guide On How To Apply For A South Korea Visa For Filipinos!

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UPDATE (10/07/2019): Starting September 9, 2019, the Korean Embassy in the Philippines will no long
accept Korean visa express applications due to an overwhelming increase in visa applicants. That said,
applicants may need to wait an additional 20-30 working days for their Korean tourist visas to be
processed. Visa applicants are now encourage to process their visa applications at least 2 months pri
their travel dates.

Annyeong! Traveling to South Korea?

South Korea has quickly become a top tourist destination for Filipinos in the past few years – and it’s n
wonder why! The country’s stunning landscapes, non-stop shopping districts, and not to mention
SoKor’s influential Hallyu wave are just some of the few reasons that are pulling Filipinos to cities like

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Seoul, Busan, and Gangwon-do!

So if you’re one of the many Filipinos looking to visit South Korea anytime soon – the first thing you’ll b
needing is a tourist visa. And to ease the visa application process for you guys, we put together a step
by-step guide that you can follow! Keep on reading for some application tips as well!

How To Apply For A South Korea Visa:

1. Decide on what kind of visa you need

There are several types of South Korean visas that you can apply for, so the first thing you have to
determine is the purpose of your travel. In this visa guide, we’ll be tackling the application process for
tourist visa. That said, if you are applying for a work visa, or joining family in Korea, you will need to
check with the South Korea Embassy for the respective requirements.

2. Prepare the required documents

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If you are proceeding with the tourist visa application and intend to visit South Korea as a tourist, you w
need to prepare several required documents. Incomplete requirements and unoriginal documents
may cause your application to be rejected, so remember to submit complete and original document

Requirements:

2.1. Philippine Passport

Although this seems very obvious, many people are unaware that your passport WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED on several accounts:

Photo page (Page 2) has a broken lamination

Validity of passport is less than 6 months from intended travel date
Missing traveler signature on passport

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Less than 2 blank pages available for stamps

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2.2. Photocopy of Passport Bio Page (Page 2)

2.3. Original and Photocopy of OECD Visas

If you have visited any OECD countries in the past 5 years, be sure to include the original copy
(passports that include the said visa) and a photocopy of these as well. However, do note – only used
visas will be accepted.

Passing these documents is said to help expedite the process of your application, so take all your
chances!

2.4. South Korea Visa Application Form

Accomplish your South Korea Visa Application (which can be downloaded here) and be sure to write in
CAPITAL LETTERS and N/A on items that do not apply to you. Do not leave anything blank.

* If you do not have accommodations or flights booked by the time you apply for a visa, check
Skyscanner for the an estimated flight date, and Agoda.com to pre-book accommodations with no
cancellation charges. The embassy does not require applicants to have these details, however it is
preferred.

2.5. 1 passport photo

All applicants must paste an ID Photo on their visa application. Required photo must be 35x45mm in
size, colored, and against a white background.

2.6. South Korea Itinerary

An itinerary is not necessarily required, however, it is recommended. Applicants do not need to provide
detailed itinerary of their trip to South Korea – in fact a rough draft of their plans will do just fine.

This is to show the embassy that you do, in fact, intend to tour the country.

2.7. Proof of Income / Financial Stability

For this section, the requirements will vary depending on your occupation.

For employed individuals:

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Original bank certificate

Original bank statements or passbook from the last 3 months
Original Certificate of Employment
Photocopy of ITR (Form 2316

For self-employed individuals:

Original bank certificate

(Business owners) Photocopies of Business Registration issued by the DTI/SEC, company ITR, a
Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit
(Freelancers) Photocopy of ITR Form 2316 and payment receipts from a BIR-authorized bank, an
proof of work done
Cover Letter

* Unemployed individuals, students, and minors can check the South Korea Embassy for their required
documents

2.8. Photocopy of BDO or BPI credit card and statement

If you are a BDO or BPI credit card holder – good news! Just pass a photocopy of your BDO or BPI
credit card and statement and you can acquire a multiple-entry visa! This promo collaboration will run
until December 31, 2019.

Those who submit a photocopy of their BDO/BPI credit card and statement are no longer required to
submit their personal bank certificate and ITR Form 2316.

2.9 Express Visa Application (Optional)

If you are in a rush to receive your South Korea tourist visa, we’ve got good news! Tourist visa applican
can now receive their visa results in as fast as two working days (excluding submission date)! All you
need to do is fill in this Express Visa Processing application and submit it to the travel agency of your
choice along with a Php 1,000 processing fee and the rest of your requirements.

*Note: Express Visa fee will not be returned whether or not visa is accepted or rejected.

3. Contact an accredited travel agency to process your application

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The Embassy of South Korea now requires applicants to submit their documents and applications
through an accredited travel agency. That said, direct applications and walk-ins are no longer
entertained.

You can find the list of accredited travel agencies here.

4. Wait for application results

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Typically, the processing time for a tourist visa is between 3 to 7 business days. However, since this is
being processed by a travel agency, you may need to wait a little bit more than that. You can check thi
Visa Status Portal to get an update on your visa application.

South Korea Embassy In The Philippines

Should you have any questions or inquiries, below are the details of the South Korea Embassy in Mani
and the Korean Consulate in Cebu

KOREAN EMBASSY IN MANILA

122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
Email Address: ph04@mofa.go.kr
Telephone: (63-2) 856-9210, local no. 270, 500

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KOREAN CONSULATE IN CEBU

12th Floor Chinabank Corporate Center, Lot 2, Samar Loop Cor. Road 5,
Cebu Business Park, Cebu
Email Address: phi_cebu2015@mofa.go.kr
Contact No.: (63-32) 231-1516(-9)

Additional tips for applying for a South Korea Tourist Visa

1. Double check your requirements!

One blank on your application, or even one missing document can completely ruin your chances on
getting a South Korea visa. So double, triple, quadruple check before turning them in to your agency o
choice!

2. Apply as early as 3 months before your planned trip

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Your application can possibly go through unexpected delays, so save yourself the hassle and send in a
application as early as possible! The Embassy of South Korea allows applicants to apply as early as
three months prior their planned trips.

3. Submit accommodation bookings along with your itinerary

This is not a requirement, however, it is highly recommended. This will provide additional proof of your
intended tour in South Korea.

4. Have enough money in your bank account

Although the Embassy of South Korea does not require applicants to hold a specific amount of money
their bank account, it is ideal to provide proof that you can stay in South Korea comfortably during you
intended stay. As a rule of thumb, have more or less Php 10,000 / day to show for in your statements.

5. Provide proof that you will return to the Philippines

As previously mentioned, the Embassy of South Korea does not require flight bookings as part of your
application, however this may increase your chances in acquiring a visa as it provides explicit proof of
your return to the Philippines.

Check out our Klook-approved Itinerary to South Korea!

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Gliza Punzalan Edora

Hi..im about to fill up the korean visa application and there is a page there where u have to write the other
places you have visited on my case a visited japan and singapore but i cant remember the exact date only
the year..what am i going to do?
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