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KOREAN VISA: LIST OF TRAVEL AGENCIES Accredited by the Embassy

Last updated: DECEMBER 13, 2019.

Here’s the list of TRAVEL AGENCIES officially designated by the Korean Embassy to accept KOREAN VISA APPLICATIONS. We also added their many branches and phone numbers.

The process of applying for a South Korean visa is straightforward. Getting one is easy, as long as you have all of the documents and meet the requirements. Before, you could go to the embassy and apply for one on your own. But because the number of Korean visa applicants have doubled over the past two years, the Korean Embassy has enlisted the help of carefully chosen travel agencies to receive the applications for them starting July 1, 2018.

Yep, tourist visa applications must now be coursed through one of their officially designated travel agencies. This means that from this date onward, the embassy will no longer accept walk-in applicants or any direct applications for a temporary visit visa (with some exceptions). Note that the Korean Consulate in Cebu is NOT affected by this and will continue to accept direct applications on site. But if you prefer to apply via agency, we also included accredited agency branches in Cebu.

Although the visa itself will most likely remain free-of-charge, these agencies will surely be collecting processing fees. The rates will vary, but it’s usually between P500 and P1500. Once it takes effect, contact these agencies and compare prices and identify which one is the most convenient to get to.

Here’s how to apply for a Korean visa:

✅ korean visa requirements & application process.

Anyway, here’s the list of embassy-accredited agencies, their various offices around the country, and their respective contact details. We’re not sure whether or not all the branches listed below are prepared to receive Korean visa applications so get in touch with them before showing up at their office.

WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS GUIDE?

Constellation Travels, Inc.

Makati Main Office 5F Merry Land Plaza 1157 Chino Roces Avenue San Antonio Village, Makati City Landline: +63 (2) 224-1730 Email: [email protected]

Iloilo Office G/F Door 2, Manfred’s Building, 22 Gen. Luna St. Iloilo City Email: [email protected] Office Line: (033) 514 1066 Mobile No.: 0917 823 8655

ABOEX Travel and Tours

Mandaluyong Main Office Unit 14 Upper Ground, Globe Tower Plaza 1 Pioneer St., cor. Madison Street Mandaluyong Contact Nos.: (+632)695-1006 / (0917)125-6800

Vigan Branch Rm 32-34 Colegio Business Center, Nueva Segovia St. Vigan City Contact Nos.: (+637)722-6491 / (+632)425-6443 / (0917)799-8800

Laoag Branch 3rd Floor LC Square, Rizal corner Balintawak Streets Laoag City Contact Nos.: (+637)771-1493 / (+632)475-5068 / (0917)799-5800

Adventure International

Makati Office G/3-4F Eurovilla 2, 118 V.A. Rufino Street Legaspi Village, Makati City Contact Nos.: +63 (32) 884-9400, +63 (32) 867-4743 Email: [email protected]

Cebu Office 2nd Floor, Mahogany Place Pope John Paul II Ave. Cebu City Telefax No.: +63 (32) 238-3076 Email: [email protected]

Blue Horizons Travel and Tours Inc.

Makati Office 23rd Floor, Pacific Star Building, Makati Avenue Cor. Sen Gil Puyat Avenue, Salcedo Village, Makati City Telephone No.: +(63-2) 988-5000 Email: [email protected]

Cebu Branch MSY Tower Unit 10F, Pescadores Road Cebu Business Park, Cebu City Telephone No.: +(63-32) 232-8886 Email: [email protected]

Bohol Branch Mezzanine Floor, Sarabia-Co-Torralba Bldg., CPG Avenue Tagbilaran City, Bohol Telephone No.: +(63-38) 411-2984 Email: [email protected]

Budget Travel and Tours Inc.

Manila Office Suite 3 Metropolitan Tower 1746 A.Mabini St., Malate,Manila Telephone Nos.: (+63 2) 523-8120 to 26 Mobile No.: (+63 917) 806-2459

Alabang Branch Unit 4018, Alabang Town Center, Alabang Zapote Road, Alabang, Muntinlupa Telephone No.: (02) 850 5456

Casto Travel Philippines Inc.

Makati Office 2F Tuscan Building 114 V.A. Rufino Street Legaspi Village Makati Telephone No.: (02) 810 0079

City Travel & Tours Corporation

Makati Office LG8 Cityland 10 Tower 1 H.V. Dela Costa St. Makati City Telephone No: (02) 812 9111 Mobile No: 0918-291-9977, 0923-733-2780, 0917-855-2780 Email: [email protected]

Angeles Branch Unit 201, 2F Diamond Spring Hotel Bldg. Mc Arthur Highway, Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga Telephone No: (045) 405 0317 Mobile No: 0918-233-2144, 0922-863-6006, 0915-762-2882

COME ON PHILS. Golf and Travel Agency Inc.

A-36 HK Sun Plaza Macapagal, Pasay Phone: (02) 810-1959

First United Travel Inc.

Makati Office Garden Level, Corinthian Plaza, 121 Paseo De Roxas, Makati City, Philippines Telephone: (02) 818 7181, (02) 459 0900

Bulacan Office 2/F Abary Square Bldg. 1733 Año St. Corner F. Vergel De Dios St., Poblacion, Baliuag, Bulacan Telephone Nos.: +63 44 892 0746, +63 44 766 1939

Cebu Office Unit #118 The QC Pavilion, Gorordo Avenue, Lahug, Cebu City Telephone Nos.: +63 32 266 1841, +63 32 412 0863

Getaway Tours International Inc.

Manila Office 576 San Andres St., Near Corner Adriatico St., Malate, Manila Telephone Nos.: (02) 524 2202, 524 2252, 354 4268, 3530100, 3544763 Email: [email protected]

Sucat Branch Ground Floor WSCT 026 Waltermart, Brgy. San Isidro, Dr. Santos Ave., Sucat, Parañaque City Telephone Nos.: (02) 820 1707, 820 1504, 8204238 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Dasmarinas Branch UGF 156, SM City Dasmariñas, Sampaloc I, Dasmariñas City, Cavite Telephone number: (046) 432 3387 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

General Trias Branch Level 2 – Unit 200-A, Robinson’s Place, General Trias, Cavite Telephone number: (046) 436 2112 Email: [email protected]

H.I.S. (PHILIPPINES) Travel Corp

Picadilly Main Office 14/F Picadilly Star Building, 4th Avenue corner 27th Street, BGC, Taguig Phone: (02) 718-5012, (02) 718-5008 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Bonifacio Global City (BGC) Office 2/F Shopping Arcade, Serendra, Bonifacio High Street, BGC, Taguig Phone : (02) 915-0351, (02) 822-4496 Email: [email protected]

Cebu Office Tower3, Unit2-7, Movenpick Resort & Spa Cebu, Punta Engano, Lapu Lapu City, Cebu Phone: (032) 238-1685 Email: [email protected]

HANKOOKCEB Corp.

Cebu Office Room 301 Trans-Asia Bldg., Osmena Blvd., Cor., M. J. Cuenco Ave. Cebu City Phone: (032) 238 2595

JTB Asia Pacific Phil. Corp.

Rate: P700 (P500 if with OECD visa)

JTB Travel Saloon – Mall of Asia 259-EM, SM Mall of Asia, J.W. Diokno Blvd., Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City 1300 Mobile: 0949 994 0249

BGC Branch 18th Floor, Unit 2, RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Center 26th & 25th Streets, Bonifacio South, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Phone: (02) 894-5528

Cebu Branch 2F, J Centre Mall, V.Albano, Mandaue City, Cebu Phone: (032) 260-8024

JTB Travel Saloon – Vertis North 4th floor Japan Town Retail 2 Level 4, Ayala Mall (Vertis North), Quezon City Phone: (02) 932-5600

KP JOEUN Consultancy Inc.

Main Office Retail 9 M/F Goldland Tower 1600 Pasig City Phone: (02) 451 1282

Las Palmas Tours and Travel Agency, Inc.

Manila Office 522 Pedro Gil St., Malate, Manila Phone: (02) 523-6884, 523-6836, 523-6610, 523-9451, 523-7786, 523-7787, 523-6902, 525-5167

Makati Office UG1 146 Alfaro Place, Alfaro St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Phone: (02) 840-1363 to 65, 810-0107 to 08, 810-0226 to 27, 817-1224, 892-3663, 810-0172

Quezon City Office G/F RC – 27B1 General Romulo ST., Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City Phone: (02) 995-0723 to 29

Clark Office 1st St., Balibago, Clark Angeles, Pampanga Phone: (045) 892-4828, 892-4192, 892-3477, 892-3563, 892-3483, 892-4705, 892-4025

MNK Travel & Tours Corp.

Ortigas Office 802 One Corporate Center, Meralco Avenue corner Julia Vargas Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City Phone: (02) 687 4443

North Star International Travel, Inc.

Makati Office 19F Trident Tower 312 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue Makati City 1200 Philippines Phone: (02) 485-7272

Party-on Travel and Tour Community, Inc.

Ortigas Office Unit C2 17th Flr., Strata 100 Bldg., F. Ortigas Jr. Ortigas Center, Pasig City Phone: (02) 470-2000

Reli Tours and Travel Company

Makati Main Office 3rd Floor Dusit Thani Hotel, Ayala Commercial Center Makati City, Phone: (02) 894-1210, 893-7259, 893-9226

SM Mall of Asia Branch Bay City Pasay City Phone: (02) 556-1445, 556-1446, 556-1447

SM Megamall Branch 5F SM Megamall, EDSA, Mandaluyong City Phone： (02) 637-4694, 637-4695, 637-5020

Binondo Branch 4F Lucky Chinatown, Reina Regonte St. corner Dela Reina St. Binondo, Manila Phone： (02) 242-0640 Mobile: 0906-492-1000

SM Southmall Branch Alabang-Zapote Road, Las-Pinas City, Phone: (02) 800-4948, 800-4949, 800-4950

Sharp Travel Service (Phils.) Inc.

Makati Office 5/F Alexander House Building, 132 Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City Phone: (02) 817 0071 – 74 Email: [email protected]

Cebu Office 2nd Floor Zap Plaza Bldg. D. Jakosalem St., Zapatera, Cebu City Phone: (032) 253 6333, (032) 253 6358, (032) 253 6540 Email: [email protected]

Swire Travel Phils, Inc.

Makati Head Office Units C & D, 6th/F, Country Space I Building, Sen. Gil Puyat Ave, Salcedo Vill., Makati City, Philippines. Tel.: (02) 817-1082 Email Sales: [email protected] Email Documentation: [email protected] Website: swiretravelphils.com.ph

The Bellevue Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Tel.: (02) 771.8181 loc. 8028 Mobile: 0933-4879001 Email: [email protected]

Clark Branch Midori Clark Hotel and Casino Kalayaan St., C.M. Recto Avenue, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, Philippines Mobile No.: 0920-9671298 Email: [email protected]

Subic Branch Building 1041, Rizal Highway, Subic Bay Freeport Zone Subic, Olangapo Tel.: (047) 250-0388 Mobile: 0917-7069931 Email: [email protected]

The Baron Travel Corporation

Main Office 3rd Floor, PCCI Corporate Center 118 L.P. Leviste Street Salcedo Village, Makati City Phone: (02) 817 4926 Office hours: Mondays-Fridays, 8:30am–5:30pm Saturdays, 8:30am–12:30pm

Cebu Office Unit H Capitol Commercial Complex N. Escario Street, Cebu City Phone: (032) 255 6095 Email: [email protected]

Travel Pros

SM Megamall Main Office 5th Floor, SM Megamall Bldg. B, Julia Vargas Avenue cor. EDSA, Mandaluyong City, Philippines Phone: (02) 634-0265 to 67 Mobile: 0917 8866578 Email: [email protected]

Travelservices, Inc.

Makati Head Office 2nd Floor, Trinity Insurance Center 7504 Bagtikan St. San Antonio, Makati City Phone: (02) 706 8600 Email: [email protected]

Laguna Office 2nd Floor J. Alcasid Business Center, Crossing Street, Calamba City, Laguna Phone: (02) 806 7503, (049) 508 2512 to 13 Email: [email protected]

Cebu Office 4th Floor, Metrobank Plaza Building, Osmena Boulevard, Cebu City Phone: (02) 806 7505, (032) 253 5808, (032) 255 7374 Email: [email protected]

Uni-Orient Travel, Inc.

Manila Office 447 Juan Luna S., Binondo, Manila, Philippines Phone: +632 243-3888 Email: [email protected]

Ortigas Office U 2101 East Tektite Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange, Ortigas Center, Pasig City Phone: (02) 705-2222

Makati Office I Care Bldg., 167 Legaspi St., cor. De La Rosa St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Phone: (02) 818-9585

Cebu Office 2/F Capitol Square, Escario Street, Cebu City, Philippines Phone: (032) 253-1866

In addition, the following agencies that have been accredited to process group visa and e-group visa last year are also allowed to accept temporary visit/tourist visa applications.

Ark Travel Express Inc.

Makati Office Unit LG 3, 4 & 14, 146 Alfaro Place, L.P. Leviste St. Salcedo Village, Makati City Phone: (02) 816-2201, 894-3372, 816-6416, 831-6727, 831-6165 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Grand Hope Travel, Inc.

Cebu Main Office Lower Ground Level, SM City, Juan Luna Avenue Extension, Cebu City Phone: (032) 2338530, (032) 2340764, (032) 2338263, (032) 2340767 [email protected]

Ayala Cebu Branch Ayala Center Cebu, Level 4, Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City Phone: (032) 268-9009, (032) 268-9008 Email: [email protected]

Fuente Branch G/F Dona Luisa Building, Osmena Boulevard, Cebu City Phone: (032) 255-4089, (032) 2554091 Email: [email protected]

Bohol Branch Galleria Luisa Building 2nd Floor, C. Gallares Street, Tagbilaran City, Bohol Phone: (038) 501-8588 Email: [email protected]

Hanatour Manila Inc.

Pasay Office 2F Finance Center Building (back of World Trade Center), Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City Phone: (02) 856-9741, (02) 856-9766

Cebu Branch 3rd Floor BF Pajo Bldg. M.L. Quezon Avenue, Pajo, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu Phone: (032) 236-4287, (032) 236-4289

Boracay Branch Legency Lagoon, Balabag, Malay, Aklan Phone: (036) 288-2626

Horizon Travel & Tours, Inc.

Ermita Main Office 490 Potenciana Mansion, Sta. Monica St., Ermita, Manila Phone: (02) 521 2586, (02) 328 3388 Mobile: 0917 8072538, 0998 8577017 Email: [email protected]

Binondo Branch 345 San Vicente cor. T., Pinpin Sts., Binondo, Manila Phone: (02) 3102308 to 09, (02) 986 2717 Mobile: 0917 8198628

Island Resort Club Tour Services, Inc.

Pasay Head Office Unit 109-P, G/F Five-Ecom Center, Pacific Drive, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City Phone: (02) 708 9999

International Journeys Inc.

Manila Office Unit 2 Third Floor Altra Center 1663 Jorge Bocobo Street, Malate, Manila Phone: (02) 400-0550 ​Mobile: +63917-5372-038

Marsman Drysdale Travel Inc.

Makati Office 19th Floor Robinsons Summit Center 6783 Ayala Avenue Makati City, Philippines Phone: (02) 887-0000 Email: [email protected]

Pan Pacific Travel Corporation

Binondo Head Office 353 E.T. Yuchengco Street, Binondo, Manila, Philippines Phone: (02) 243-6666 Email: [email protected]

Cebu Branch Diplomat Hotel. Suite No. 6, 90 F. Ramos Street. Cebu City Email: [email protected] Phone: (032) 254-0343, (032) 254-0345, (032) 254-0347, (032) 254-0349

Ermita Branch G/F Pacific Place Apartelle Suites. 539 Arquiza St. Ermita, Manila Email: [email protected] Phone: (02) 523-1990, (02) 526-6427

Makati Branch Unit LG-1 Herrera Tower Condominium. # 98 V.A. Rufino St corner Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati City. Email: [email protected] Phone: (02) 810-8551 to 56

Rajah Travel Corporation

Makati Office 3rd Floor 331 Building, Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. Makati City, Philippines Phone: (02) 894 0886 E-mail: [email protected]

Manila Office G/F GLC Building, A. Mabini cor. T.M. Kalaw Sts., Ermita, Manila, Philippines Phone: (02) 523 8801 E-mail: [email protected]

Rakso Air Travel and Tours Inc.

Makati Main Office 3/F Rico Building, 112 Aguirre St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Phone: (02) 651 9000 Email: [email protected]

Ermita Office Unit G-06 Malate Adriatico Grand Residences, 1415 Adriatico Street Ermita, Manila Phone: (02) 354-1000 Email: [email protected]

Angeles Branch 2/F #1 Quad 2 Plaridel ST. Nepo Center, Brgy. Sto. Rosario Angeles City, Pampanga Phone: (045) 888 1010 Email: [email protected]

Boracay Branch Regency Lagoon Bldg. A, Balabag, Malay, Aklan Phone: (036) 288 2419, (036) 288 2420 Email: [email protected]

Cebu Branch ​2nd Flr The Walk Cebu IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City Phone: (032) 340-2000 Email: [email protected]

Santa Cruz Manila Branch 517-519 Tomas Mapua St, Santa Cruz, Manila, Metro Manila Phone: (02) 443501, (02) 443502 Email: [email protected]

Davao Branch Level 1 Unit 111B-112, Robinson’s Cybergate Mall Davao, J.P. Laurel street, Bajada, Davao City Phone: (082) 287 8200 Email: [email protected]

Davao Express Branch 3rd Floor Gaisano Mall, JP Laurel Avenue Bajada, Davao City Phone: (082) 255-6456 Mobile: 09399374559 Email: [email protected]

*Additional words by: Joshua Berida

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Thank you The Poor Traveler as always you’re simply the best, thank you for inspiring me to travel with my family, I have become a more brazen traveler because of you

No prob! Thanks for visiting!

when it will take effect for the said accredited travel agency for filling a Korean Visa

Hi Helen, no word about the start date yet. It was supposed to begin on May 14 but there seems to have been a delay.

The list is incomplete. There are ten other agents accredited by the KR embassy announced last year.

Added! Thanks!

Thank you very much for this informative post. Are the agencies on the list located only in Manila? I hope you can find the time to separate the agencies by regions. I could use a list of agencies in Cebu for visayas applicants.

Hi Heike! We’re working on it. Check back soon. ;)

ABS CBN News said it would start on July 1. I am also interested to know if there is an accredited travel agency in Pampanga. Thanks in advance.

There are a few in Angeles City :)

Hi, how about the bdo and bpi cc card is it still applicable if it is thru this tour agencies?

How about Baguio Maam’s/sir?

Hi Elena, wala po sa research namin. What you can do is apply at a local travel agency who will coordinate with an official agency. Kasi syempre, mas tataas ung singil nun kasi may patong ung local agency.

how about in bacolod city po?

What about those who have travelled to OECD countries within 5 years? Do we also need to go through the agencies? Kasi what I have understood is this is for the first time applicants?

Everyone applying for a tourist short stay visa will have to course it through an agency regardless of whether or not it’s your first time, unless you’re applying in Cebu.

I will be applying from Cebu and have been to 4 OECD Countries – France, Germany, UK, Greece.

Will I have any problem?

Hi Ella, it’s hard for me to say po if magkakaproblem or hindi kasi it’s based on a lot of factors, not just the OECD countries.

How about Quezon City especially in Cubao Area. Thanks

Is it allowed a representative to submit the application in behalf of the applicant?

I already have a visa and I want to travel with my sister who is 66 yrs old and a retiree . Can she apply for a korean visa using my documents, me to fund her travel?

Hi Roxanne, they might still look for her bank documents, but yes, you can sponsor her trip. For better chances, submit a cover letter and affidavit of support.

Any agencies on Negros Occidental?

Wala pa kami alam if meron sa Negros Occidental. We’ll add if may makita kami.

Hello! Would this also mean that the applicant is required to avail for the tour package with the accredited travel agent? Thank you!

No. You can still travel on your own. You just need to course the visa application through an agency. Just the visa application.

How about the ticket ? Would it still be possible to avail the ticket online? Or the ticket is only mandatory through agency. Thnakyou

Ticket is not a requirement to get a Korean visa. You can book online, you can book via agency. Doesn’t matter.

hi sir wala po ba sa cagayan de oro na accrediated agency po to apply korean visa?

Hi Ching, as of now, parang wala pa.

Hi sir I need south Korea visa how can I apply it

This post might help: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2018/05/new-korean-visa-requirements-application/

Good day!, ask ko lang po sa tulad ko po na gustong pumunta ng korea,unemployed po ako,invited po ako ng isang korean resident.gusto ko po malaman ang exact requirements na mga kakailanganin ko.visit po sana ako ng 3months,magkano po kaya ang kailangan halaga ang laman ng bank account ko?.thanks

Hi Marilou, for unemployed tapos 3 months mag-stay, medyo mahihirapan ka ma-approve. Usually pag unemployed, mahihirapan talaga kahit 3 days lang yung stay, mas lalo yung 3 months.

More information about Korean Visa application here: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2018/05/new-korean-visa-requirements-application/

Hi, I have bpi gold card..pwede pa ba yon?

Pano po yung bdo and bpi gold cardholders? Need pa rin ba mag travel agency or direct na apply sa embassy?

Travel agency.

Worst JTB is Vertis North. Keep away. Their staff are not equal in competence, and their guidelines are ever-changing (each visit). Better visit a different agency.

hello Yosh!

I am currently unemployed pero meron akong small business like nagpapautang ako ng mga mobile phones but no business permit nor ITR. do you think they will accept it as my rootedness? I have all the receipts as a proof. lahat ng receipts nakapangalan sakin. I have my husband who will support my trip. hoping for your reply. Thank you.

Hi Jessa, business registration, meron? Kasi if may receipt ka na nai-issue, baka may business registration ka whether BIR, DTI or SEC? Pwede mo isubmit yun.

what I mean sa receipts is yun yung mga resibo ng mga phones na binili ko from the phone store. wala din po akong business registration.

Ah, hmmm, mukhang mahirap kapag ganyan. Consult ka na lang sa travel agency since mandatory naman na dumaan sa travel agency. Baka mas may alam sila. :)

Sige po thank you so much. Pero may isa pa akong hirit. My mom owns a small sari-sari store. Meron syang business permit before from the Barangay pero hindi nya na na renew. Do you think it is helpful kung ipapangalan na lang sakin yung store but the business permit is from Barangay. Is it acceptable?

If soon ka mag-aapply, kahit ipangalan sayo ung business permit, fishy pa rin yun kasi recent lang ipangalan sayo. Most likely hindi pa rin nila itutrust yun, given kung gaano ka-strict ang Korean Embassy lately. And kahit magsubmit ka ng permit, hihingi at hihingi pa rin sila ng ITR and business registration from DTI or SEC, kasi nasa requirements yun.

Hi, I am an OFW and I want to treat my family of 5 to a tour in Korea. Since ako naman ang gagastos, pwede po bang mga papers, bank documents ko na lang ang isubmit ko for family application? siguro marriage certificate and birth certificates na lang din ng family ko ang kailangan para sa kanila? Then another question po e kung kakailanganin ang ITR e paano po kaya yun gayong wla naman kami nun as OFW? nakita ko lang po kasi na isa yun sa mga major requirements e.

Thsnk you in Advance po,

Hi Jojo, baka meron kayong equivalent nung ITR sa country kung saan kayo nagwork? Tax document?

regarding family application, di ako ganun ka-familiar sa policy pag family application kasi di ko pa naranasan. Best to call na lang any of the travel agencies sa list sa taas. :)

Hello sir, Paano pag december 28-january 1 yung travel namin. When do we start to apply for visa?

Hi! How much ang need na laman ng bank acct? And if ever na fiance ko ang magssupport sa akin, ano po ang need na proof or docs to submit? Thanks

Pa-read na lang po nito: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2018/05/new-korean-visa-requirements-application/

Hi ofw ako sa uae. Im travelling to korea sa november pero pagcheck ko sa requirements dito eh more than 6 months dapat ang uae residence visa ko. My visa will expire in less than 4 months. May ibang option pa ba?

Hi Warren, naku, I’m not familiar with the policy pag dyan sa UAE.

Hi my daughter wants to visit korea good for 3 days. She is a tourism student can she be given a visa with $2,000 show money, aside from her pocket money?

Hi Concepcion, assuming all other requirements are met, yes, that’s a good amount for show money for a 3-day trip. :)

,.”hi good morning…ofw ako here in Thailand, just asking po i want to travel in Korea just a couple of days lng…dpo ba mahirap if mag.isa lng ako…ano po documents needed to apply a visa?thank you

Hi Lou, if sa Thailand ka mag-apply, di ko alam yung requirements kasi madalas iba-iba yung requirements/process ng Korean Embassy per mission/location.

But if sa Pinas ka mag-apply, same requirements lang or equivalent documents. Kunyari, instead na ITR, ung equivalent na tax document from Thailand ung isusubmit. Tapos dagdag ka na lang ng cover letter to explain.

Hi please recommend an agency that could process tourist visa for korea. I live in santiago city isabela

Pili na lang po kayo ng pinakamalapit sa inyo sa list.

Hi po. Matanong ko lang. Bago lng po ako sa company ko. Started Aug 7 and do you think po ok lng namag-aapply ako for visa? Thank you :)

If may past work ka before ka magwork sa current company mo, pwede naman. You can submit yung ITR from your previous company.

If first work mo yang current company mo, yan yung mas mahirap kasi ibig sabihin wala ka pa ITR. Pwede pa rin i-try, pero greater ang risk pag ganun.

Hi, how much is the processing fee?

Depends on the agency. Usually between P700 and P1000

Helo po .. ask ko lang po , mag tour po sana ako sa korea on march (12 days po sana) kaso sa requirements po kasi walang ofw, ofw po ako for 4 years and kakauwi ko lng last sept25 , so ngayon wla pa po akong work , nag aapply po ulit , so wala po akong mga ITR , ano po pwede ko isubmit . Thanks and how much po ang recommended na show money para sa 12 days. Thank you ..

Hi Carm, di ko po alam pag ganyan situation po. Kung nakapili ka na ng travel agency kung saan ka mag-aapply, best to call them na lang para sigurado.

hi po. ano po ang mga requirements para sa student visa and auntie ko ang mag support? tapos may isa akong auntie sa korea na nakapag asawa ng korean and e invite niya ako. so sana matulungan niyo po ako Thank you!

Hi Gabrielle, student visa meaning mag-aaral ka sa Korea?

Or magvivisit ka lang?

What about sa Bacolod City po na agency meron po ba?

Wala pang designated agency sa Bacolod sa list.

Hi Yoshke! If an American citizen is currently in the Philippines for holiday and decided to visit Korea for 5 days.. need pa ba nya Ng visa from the Philippines to Korea? Or exempted sya?

Hi Erika, naku, di ko alam ang rules pag American citizen. :(

Paano kung hindi accredited ng korean embassy yung pinag applyan ko ng tourist korean visa ok lang ba yun? Reliable international travel services kz ang agency ko dahil sila din nag assist sakin sa shanghai. Ok lng ba yun kahit hindi sila accredited agencies nyo?

Okay lang din yun. Pero I think ico-course pa rin nila through a designated agency if di sila accredited so better talaga if through a designated agency na lang para bawas middleman.

Good pm po paano po un mgaaply po ako ng korean visa pero un ITR ko last 2015 pa po pwede po ba un? My current work ako now pero tax free na kc

Hi Jhensky, kahit po tax-free na, may ITR pa rin po. Hingi kayo sa employer nyo. Di nyo po magagamit yung 2015 kasi masyado na yun matagal.

Kahit po wala tax na kinakaltas samen pwede po ako bgyan ng employer kc sabi wala dw po nag ask nako last time.. restaurant po un type of bussiness plss help po thank you

Kung nagfa-file ung employer mo ng ITR for you, dapat meron. Pero kung hindi, ibig sabihin wala ka talaga ITR. In that case, mas mahihirapan ka kumuha ng visa. You can try explaining it sa isang letter pero di yung guarantee.

Gud am, ask ko lng kung bakit ako lagi nadedenied sa pag apply ng korean visa ko? Kahit kumpleto nman yung mga requirments ko, nkalabas nman na din ako bansa at group tour nman din yung sinasamahan ko, pero denied pa rin kmi ng friend ko 4times nko nadedenied! Nd ko malaman kung bakit eh wala nman ako balak mag TNT sa korea gusto lng tlga mapagtour dun. Nakakainis na kz e tadtad na ng denied yung passport ko.

Hi Andie, did they give you the reason bakit denied? Usually sinasabi naman nila pero medyo vague yung reasons.

Pero hindi guarantee ang complete na requirements para ma-approve. Pinaka-important sa kanila ay rootedness —- ano work, gaano kastable ang work, may kakilala/bibisitahin ka ba sa Korea, who’s paying for the trip, may steady cashflow ka ba sa bank.

Hi I thought applying through a travel agency is easier pero they actually make it more complicated. Mas marami pa clang requirements kesa pag ikaw ang magaapply. I have been applying my Visa on my own. And this is the first time I had to go through an agency mas marami pa clang kaartehan na hinahanap kesa sa embassy am hoping that they would allow personal visa applications again. Kung tutuusin it’s additional business for them pero mas pinahihirapan nila ang Tao.

Hi Cristine, di na raw kasi nila kaya yung volume ng applications. So ayun.

hi ,i have a question po. What will i do..? I am an online teacher my student is inviting me. and i want to visit and see my student in person din..I live in Baguio , pero kaylangan kong bumaba to get my visa sa taguig?and i don’t know there is an accredited agency dito sa baguio pra sa processing..it will be my first time to travel abroad.

Hi Edge, ang alam ko, okay lang na mag-apply through mail. Hanap ka lang ng agency na tumatanggap nun.

You can also apply at a local travel agency dyan sa Baguio tapos sila na mag-coordinate with an official agency. Pero syempre, mas tataas ung singil nun kasi may patong ung local agency.

visa to travel in South Korea pala..i won’t stay long maybe more or less 10-15 days lang.

Hi. Good day. I would like to ask is it possible to process my korean visa in philippines i’m here in saudi working i’m going vacation in july 5 and planning to travel in korea by july19-23. Thank you.

Hi! Ang alam ko po pwede naman, basta complete ung docs.

My boyfriend and I will go to Korea this November, his source of income is by trading. What are additional requirements for him

Good day, po gusto ko po saan itanong about sa process ng korean visa w/ an invitation, may invitation papers na po ako from my sister and brother-in-law, at kasama na rin ung bank statements ng brother-in-law ko , but I don’t have a bank acc. It’s is possible to process po kaya? kasi sila po ang mag sponsor sa pagpunta at pag stay ko dun.? Thank in advance

Hi Vivian, as far as I know, need mo pa rin magpakita ng sarili mong financial docs kahit sponsored. But you can call na lang yung agency kung saan mo plan mag-apply and sa kanila ka mag-consult to be sure.

Good day po. I am asking about visa requirements. Particularly po sa employee who must include their certificate of appointment or appointment order.

I lost my appointment order. I asked if the division office could issue another one for me (though they have a copy too), but they said there won’t be another, and that they won’t give their copy. Pwede pong photocopy only? yan lang yung naiwan sakin.

please respond.

Hello po. Kailangan pa po ba ng “show money” going to Korea if invited to an event which I already registered/paid for? Included na kase dun sa bayad ang hotel, food tsaka tour. Please respond.

Hi, im invited by a korean, how much ill it cost for working visa and how long… Thank you…

No idea about work visa. Best to contact any of the travel agencies listed above.

Hi! My familly is planning to go to Korea. However, I’m currently unemployed but my parents will support the trip. Its a graduation gift kasi. Should I prepare some letter or something? Please help. Thank you

For specific cases like that, you can directly ask the designated agency where you plan to lodge your application. :)

Hi, Good day! If the agency was suspended is it still okay to process my visa with them when the suspension is lifted? It’s the only one accredited in my City.

I think it’s okay when the suspension is lifted.

Hi! How long does it take now to process visa application? 2 of the travel agencies I inquired said ” it takes 25 working days now or beyond. No guarantee in tentative release date “.

Hi Kim, they changed it again yesterday.

Now it’s 25-30 working days.

Hi need ba na may BIR stamp yung 2316 (for employee)? Thanks

Hi good day, I am self employed, just need clarification if its BIR Form 1701 I should prepare and not Form 2316 ( for employees). Hoping for your early reply, Thank You

hi good day po ask ko lang sana po kung ang last name at middle name namin ni mama pareho.. need ko po ba mag pa alis ng maiden ko? to work in korea? reply ka po sana agad Salamat :)

Wala po akong alam kapag work visa. Contact any of the travel agencies listed above po.

Thank you very much :)

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[2022] KOREAN VISA Full List of Accredited Travel Agencies by the Embassy

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• January 2, 2022
• South Korea , Visas & Immigration

Korean Tourist Visa is one of the easiest Visas to apply and obtain by Filipinos, nowadays due to it’s straightforward process and requirements. But of course, you need to know and understand the procedures first to properly lodge your Visa application to the right channels.

As of July, 2018 , due to the rapid increase of Visa applicants, The Embassy of Korea in the Philippines no longer accepts direct applications from individuals applying for Tourist Visa except for special cases (such as a spouse or child of a Korean national/citizen, a government employee on a business trip, and the Korean Consulate in Cebu ). Otherwise, the only way to apply is through travel agencies accredited by the Embassy. Also, be guided that the Embassy does not charge a fee (for visas with stays shorter than 59 days), however accredited travel agencies do and they usually range from ( P500-P2,000 ) as processing fee.

NOTE: Korean Consulate in Cebu still accepts direct applications, so if you plan to submit your application there, here’s the address;

KOREAN CONSULATE IN CEBU Address: 12/F., Chinabank Corporate Center, Lot 2, Samar Loop Cor. Rd. 5, Cebu Business Park, Cebu Email: [email protected] Contact #: (032) 231-1516

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I. FULL LIST OF ACCREDITED TRAVEL AGENCIES BY THE KOREAN EMBASSY (with contact details)

NOTE: These agencies may have differences in terms of how they handle a Korean Visa application (from prices to services offered), it’s always a best practice to contact them first before you start with your application.

Mandaluyong (Main Office) Address: Unit 14, U/G., Globe Tower Plaza 1, Pioneer St., Cor. Madison St., Mandaluyong Telephone #: (077) 722-2141, (02) 246-1518

Makati Branch Address: G/F., 3rd & 4/F Eurovilla 2, Rufino St., Legaspi Village Makati City Telephone #: (02) 884-9400

Makati Branch Address: 146 Alfaro Place, L.P Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 816-6416

Makati Branch Address: 23/F., Pacific Star Bldg., Makati Ave., Cor. Sen Gil Puyat, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 988-5000

Manila Branch Address: Suite 3, Metropolitan Tower, Mabini St., Malate Manila Telephone #: (02) 523-8120

Alabang Branch Address: Unit 4018, 3/F., Alabang Town Center, Alabang, Muntinlupa city Telephone #: (02) 850-5405, (02) 850-5456, (02) 850-5459, (02) 850-5463

Makati Branch Address: 2/F., Tuscan Bldg., 114 VA Rufino St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 810-0079

Makati Branch Address: LG8 Cityland 10 Tower 1, H.V Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 812-9111

Pampanga Branch Address: Unit 201, 2/F., Diamond Spring Hotel Bldg., Mc Arthur Highway, Balibago, Angeles City Telephone #: (045) 405-0317, (045) 405-0317

Pasay Branch Address: U-PXA 03A, Hobbies of Asia 8, Diosdado Macapagal, Pasay City Telephone #: (02) 810-1959

Makati (Main Office) Address: 5/F., Merry Land Plaza, 1157 Chino Roces Ave., San Antonio Village, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 224-1730

Iloilo Branch Address: Door 2, G/F., Manfred’s Bldg., 22 Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City Telephone #: (033) 514-1066

Makati Branch Address: Garden Level, Corinthian Plaza, Paseo De Roxas, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 818-7181, (02) 819-3919

Cebu Branch Address: Unit 118, The QC Pavilion, Gorordo Ave., Cebu City Telephone #: (032) 266-8816, (032) 266-1841

Bulacan Branch Address: 2/F., Abary Square Bldg., 1773 Ano St., Cor. F., Vergel De Dios St., Poblacion, Baliuag, Bulacan Telephone #: (044) 892-0746, (044) 766-1939

Manila Branch Address: 576 San Andres St., Near Cor. Adriatico St., Malate, Manila Telephone #: (02) 524-2202, (02) 524-2252

Cebu (Main Office) Address: Lower Ground Level, SM City – NRA, Cebu City Telephone #: (032) 234-0764

BGC, Taguig City Address: 2/F., Serendra Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City Telephone #: (02) 915-0351, (02) 822-4496

Pasay Branch Address: 2/F., Damon Bldg., Macapagal Ave., 1011 Pasay, Metro Manila Telephone #: (02) 403-3993

Cebu Branch Address: Room 301, Trans Asia Bldg., Cor. MJ Cuenco Ave., Osmena Blvd., Cebu City Telephone #: (032) 238 2595

Makati Branch Address: Unit 201, Buma Bldg., Metropolitan Ave., San Antonio Makati City Telephone #: (02) 776-0253

Ermita (Main Office) Address: 490 Potenciana Mansion, Sta Monica St., Ermita, Manila Telephone #: (02) 521-2586

Manila Branch Address: Unit 2, 3/F., Altra Center, 1663 Jorge Bocobo St., Malate, Manila Telephone #: (02) 4000-550

Pasay (Main Office) Address: Unit 109-P, G/F., Five Ecom Center, Pacific Drive, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City Telephone #: (02) 708-9999

BGC, Taguig City Address: 18/F., Unit 2, RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Center, 26th St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Telephone #: (02) 894-5528

Mall of Asia Branch Address: G/F., 107 Entertainment Mall, New South Wing, SM Mall of Asia, MOA Complex, Pasay City Mobile #: (0949) 994-0249

Makati Branch Address: Unit G3-315B, 3/F., Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Makati City Mobile #: (0998) 8422118

Quezon City Branch Address: 4/F., Japan Town Retail 2 Level 4, Ayala Mall (Vertis North), Quezon City Telephone #: (02) 932-5600 Mobile #: (0999) 2245669

Ortigas, Pasig City (Main Office) Address: Retail 9, Goldland Millenia Tower J., Escriva Drive Ortigas Center, Pasig City Telephone #: (02) 854-5514, (02) 4511282, (02) 998-6639

Manila (Branch) Address: G/F., Unit B2, Imperial Bayfront Tower, 1642 A. Mabini St. Malate, Manila Telephone #: (02) 711-7069

Makati Branch Address: UGI 1, Alfaro Place, 146 LP, Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 840-1363 to 65

Pampanga Branch Address: Unit 2, 1010 Alley Bldg., Consunji St., Brgy. Sto Rosario, City of San Fernando, Pampanga Telephone #: (045) 435-1177

Makati Branch Address: 19/F., Robinsons Summit Center, Ayala Ave., Makati City Telephone #: (02) 887-0000

Ortigas, Pasig City Branch Address: 802 One Corp. Center, Julia Vargas, Cor., Meralco Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City Telephone #: (02) 687 4443

Makati Branch Address: 19/F., Trident Tower, 312 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City Telephone #: (02) 485-7272

Binondo (Main Office) Address: 353 E.T., Yuchengco St., Binondo, Manila Telephone #: (02) 243-6666

Ermita Branch Address: G/F. & 2/F., Pacific Pace Apartelle Suite, 539 Arquiza St., Ermita, Manila Telephone #: (02) 8521-3141 to 46

Makati Branch Address: UNIT LG01, Herrera Tower Condo, 98 V.A. Rufino St., (Herrera St.) Cor. Valero St., Salcedo Vil., Makati City Telephone #: (02) 8810-8551 to 56

Cebu Branch Address: Diplomat Hotel, 90 F. Ramos St., Cebu City Telephone #: (032) 254-0343, (032) 254-0345, (032) 254-0347, (032) 254-0349

Ortigas, Pasig City Branch Address: Unit C2, 17/F., Strata 100 Bldg., F. Ortigas Jr., Ortigas Center, Pasig City Telephone #: (02) 470-2000

Makati Branch Address: 3/F., 331 Bldg., 331 Senator Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City Telephone #: (02) 894-0886 Mobile #: 0917-529-6774

Manila Branch Address: G/F., GLC Bldg, Mabini Cor. T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila Telephone #: (02) 523-8801 to 07 Mobile #: 0917-854-3614

Makati (Main Office) Address: 3/F., Rico Bldg., #112, Aguirre St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 651 9000

Makati (Main Office) Address: 3/F., Dusit Thani Hotel, Ayala Center, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 894-1214, (02) 8894-1210, (02) 8893-9226 Mobile #: 0906-280-6666

SM Megamall Branch Address: G/F., Mega St., Bldg., A, SM MEGA Mall, Mandaluyong City Telephone #: (02) 8692-1114, (02) 893-7259, (02) 894-1213, (02) 894-1214 Mobile #: 0906-513-6555

SM Southmall Branch Address: Unit 344, SM SOUTHMALL, Imanza Dos, Las Pinas City Telephone #: (02) 800-4948 to 50 Mobile #: 0906-513-6222

Lucky ChinaTown Mall Branch Address: FS414, 4/F., Lucky ChinaTown Mall, Calle Felipe 2 Cor. Lachambre St., Brgy 293, Zone 028, Binondo, Manila City Telephone #: (02) 8242-0640 Mobile #: 0906-492-1000

Makati Branch Address: Suite 504, Alexander House Bldg., Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 817 0071 to 74

Makati Branch Address: 6/F., Country Spacel Bldg., Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City Telephone #: (02) 817-1082

Makati Branch Address: 3/F., PCCI Corporate Center, 118 L.P. Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 817-4926

SM Megamall (Main Office) Address: 5/F., SM Megamall Bldg., B., EDSA, Mandaluyong City Telephone #: (02) 634-0265 to 67

SM Aura Branch Address: B/1, SM Aura Premier, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Telephone #: (02) 556-3007

Makati (Main Office) Address: 2/F., Trinity Insurance Center, 7504 Bagtikan St., San Antonio, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 706-8600

Laguna Branch Address: 2/F., J. Alcasid Business Center, Crossing Brgy., 1, Calamba City Telephone #: (049) 508-2513, (049) 508-2268

Cebu Branch Address: 4/F., Metrobank Plaza Bldg., Osmena Blvd., Cebu City Telephone #: (032) 253-5808, (032) 255-7374

Manila Branch Address: 447 Juan Luna St., Binondo, Manila Telephone #: (02) 243-3888

Makati Branch Address: Unit 101, G/F., Windsor Tower, 163 Legaspi St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 818-9585

Ortigas, Pasig City Branch Address: Unit 2006, East Tektite Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange, Ortigas Center, Pasig City Telephone #: (02) 705-2222

Cebu Branch Address: 2/F., Capitol Square, N. Escario St., Cebu City Telephone #: (032) 253-1868

P.S. This list is according to the official website of the Korean Embassy in the Philippines . There may be other branches of these 35 travel agencies that can also process your Korean Visa application, but again, it’s best to contact them first beforehand for further instructions.

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• June 2022: Walk-in Korean Visa application is now open 1 . The Korean Embassy in Manila has announced that they now accept walk-in tourist visa applications on the weekdays from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM (except on holidays). The processing period of the application is five or more working days. Note a daily visa application limit might be set if the embassy received a large volume of visa applications. Meanwhile, processing of applications made through travel agencies has been postponed. However, walk-in applications will be closed as soon as the embassy releases a list of travel agencies and resumes applications through these agencies.
• May 2022: Filipinos may now visit Jeju Island without getting a Korean visa starting June 1, 2022, as long as they adhere to the existing COVID-19 guidelines 2 . Filipino travelers must enter through international airports located in Jeju Island and in Yangyang-gun County, Gangwon do Province. Moreover, it is now allowed to visit the Seoul Metropolitan Area and Gangwon for 15 days visa-free.  However, Yangyang International Airport only allows a group of five or more people from the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia 3 . To qualify for visa-free travel, you must book through travel agencies recognized by Gangwon Province. For those who wish to enter Jeju Island, only direct flights are allowed. 

Who Are Exempted From Getting a Korean Visa?

Can Filipinos enter Korea without a visa?

Generally, no. But certain kinds of visitors are allowed visa-free access to the country.

One way for Filipinos to enter Korea visa-free is to fly directly to Jeju International Airport. Currently, there are no direct flights from the Philippines to Jeju Island, but you can take a Manila-Hong Kong-Jeju flight via Cathay Pacific or Dragonair.

Philippine passport holders can stay only on the South Korean island without a visa for up to 30 days.

Transiting through Korea on your way to or from the U.S., Canada, Australia, or New Zealand ?

You’ll be allowed a visa-free stay in Korea for up to 30 days if you have a valid visa to any of those four countries and a confirmed plane ticket or boarding pass leaving Korea within 30 days from the date of entry.

Update : In an official announcement 4 released on November 7, 2019, the Korean Embassy has made it clear that tourists in transit to third countries are qualified to get visa-free entry to Korea, except for nationals of 24 excluded countries which include Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, and Nepal, among others. They have also indicated two specific groups of travelers who are likewise eligible for this visa-free category: (a) Travelers who hold a visa to the United States (including Saipan and Guam), Australia, Canada, or New Zealand who transit through Korea bound for the country of origin or a third country ; and (b) Travelers who hold a visa (or permanent residency) to one of the 30 European countries who transit through Korea bound for the country of origin or a third country. Aside from a confirmed plane ticket for departure, you must also have no criminal record from any of the countries previously mentioned, nor you have been denied entry into Korea or deported in the last 3 years.

Passengers (including Filipinos but excluding those from 24 countries that need visas to enter Jeju Island) can also be granted visa-free entry to Korea if they’re transferring through the Incheon Airport and taking part in the Transit Tourism Program on their way to a third country or their country of origin.

These eligible travelers, also called “general transfer passengers”, can stay in Seoul for up to 72 hours, provided that they have a transfer ticket.

You can visit Seoul City and Gangwon province for up to 15 days visa-free if your flight route is from the Clark International Airport to the Yangyang International Airport via Fly Gangwon airlines 5 . 

To avail of the Visa exemption, you must book with an accredited travel agency and be fully vaccinated. It is suggested to travel in a group of five or with fifteen passengers to avail of cheaper packages. 

High-ranking Philippine government officials have visa-free access to Korea at any time, whether for a temporary visit or an official assignment.

It’s a privilege that official and diplomatic passport 6 holders enjoy under the Visa Exemption Agreement between the Philippines and South Korea.

How To Apply for a Korean Visa in the Philippines: A 5-Step Guide to Getting Approved

1. determine the type of korean visa you’ll be applying for.

Choosing the correct type of Korean visa is crucial to getting approved. Many applicants got denied a visa because they failed to qualify for the visa type they applied for.

Make sure you understand Korean visa types before applying for a visa.

Korean visas are classified into a broad array of categories. There are visas for short-term visits, business, studying, and a whole lot more.

With so many types of Korean visas to choose from, picking the one you need can be overwhelming. Good thing, the Korean Visa Portal has an online tool called the Visa Navigator that can help you find a suitable visa type.

Here’s how to determine the right Korean visa type for you:

• Go to Korean Visa Portal’s Visa Navigator
• At the top-right menu, click on the “English” link to change the language from Korean to English
• Select “Asia” from the Continent drop-down menu
• Select “Philippines” from the Country/Region drop-down menu
• Select the applicable option from the Purpose of Entry drop-down menu (If you’ll visit just for tourism and will not visit anyone in Korea, choose “Short Term Visit”)
• Select your Length of Stay
• Click the Visa Navigator Start button
• A list of visa types based on your search will appear. Check the eligibility requirements and allowed activities per visa type to find the one that matches your purpose
• To see more detailed information about a specific visa type, click on the corresponding button under the Status of Stay column and scroll down the page

Carefully read each description for the possible visa types, as it’s quite challenging to distinguish one visa type from the other.

For example, a person who will visit Korea to attend a relative’s wedding must apply for a visa type (short-term general C-3-1 visa) that’s different from that of someone who will travel just for leisure (ordinary tourist C-3-9 visa).

This guide focuses on the Korean tourist visa for Filipinos. If you’re visiting Korea for a different purpose, call the Korean Embassy at (02) 856-9210 local 270 or 500 or send an email to [email protected] for inquiries.

Filipino tourists may apply for either a single-entry visa or a multiple-entry visa to Korea.

Single-entry visa holders can enter Korea only once and stay for up to 59 days within three months from the issue date.

Meanwhile, multiple-entry visa holders can go to Korea an unlimited number of times and stay for up to 30 days per visit within a validity period of up to 10 years.

The Korean government has recently relaxed its multiple-entry visa qualification criteria for Filipinos to attract more travelers from Southeast Asia.

The following people may apply for a multiple-entry visa 7 to Korea:

• Highly skilled professionals such as lawyers, doctors , and professors
• Graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Korea
• Graduates of a master’s degree from abroad

The express visa is an expedited processing service for a temporary visitor’s visa application only.

It’s processed within just three to five working days (excluding the application date), which is faster compared to the standard processing time of five to 15 working days.

Some accredited travel agencies provide this service.

A filled-out application form for the express visa should be filed together with other requirements when you apply for a Korean visa. A non-refundable service fee for the express visa costs Php 1,000 (in addition to the processing fee charged by the travel agency).

Update:  Starting September 9, 2019, the Korean Embassy in the Philippines will no longer accept Korean visa express applications due to an overwhelming increase in visa applicants. However, in another announcement 8  they released subsequently, the following applicants can still apply for an express visa and get the result after 5 working days:

• Applicants invited by the Korean government and public agency
• Applicants invited by a Korean school, company, or organization
• Family members of Koreans (parents, spouse, children, the family of the spouse, etc.)
• Direct family members of foreigners who stay in Korea and have a valid/registered alien card
• Applicants who need urgent medical treatment
• Applicants with an official request from the Philippine government office
• Applicants who don’t belong to any of the above groups but “recognized urgent matter for the better diplomacy relationship”

Applying for another tourist visa? Read our application guides for an Australian visa , US visa , Schengen visa , and Japan visa.  

2. Prepare the Korean Visa Requirements

This section provides a complete and updated list of Korean visa requirements.

Make sure all your documents are complete before filing your application. Download, fill out, print, and sign the visa application form in advance so that you won’t waste time accomplishing the forms during your application.

Create a checklist of Korean visa requirements to ensure that nothing is forgotten. Keep them all in an envelope to avoid missing any document.

a. Basic Requirements

• Download from the Korean Embassy website
• Filled out digitally using CAPITAL LETTERS
• Printed in A4-size paper
• Manually signed (Forms with a digital signature are not accepted)
• No erasures and no marks outside the boxes
• For non-applicable items (such as Details of Visa Issuance Confirmation), just leave them blank

READ: How to Fill Out Korean Visa Application Form: A Step-by-Step Guide

• 35 mm. x 45 mm
• With a white or off-white background
• Taken within the last six months
• Shows a full face without a hat
• Pasted on the application form
• Original copy of the latest passport
• Valid for more than six months prior to the departure date
• With signature and at least two blank pages
• For applicants who have traveled to visa and/or non-visa countries: Original copy of old passports with travels or photocopy of arrival stamps within the last five years (This is a new requirement starting March 1, 2019 )

Submit a photocopy of your passport’s second page (which shows your photo and personal information) along with other Korean visa requirements.

If you’ve traveled to OECD member countries for the last five years, submit your old passports, as well as photocopies, that contain the relevant valid visas and arrival stamps.

The Korean Embassy honors the following OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries:

• Czech Republic
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Slovak Republic
• Switzerland
• United Kingdom
• United States

Having OECD visas speeds up visa processing and exempts you from submitting an ITR, but it doesn’t guarantee approval. Likewise, having no OECD visa doesn’t mean you’ll get denied a Korean visa.

The Korean Embassy has no template or guidelines for the invitation letter. Even so, make sure that the letter from your inviter includes the following details:

• Your purpose and length of stay in Korea, address, and contact information.
• Inviter’s contact information.
• A brief note that the inviter guarantees you’ll comply with Korean laws and regulations.

b. Additional Requirements

The Korean Embassy also requires certain financial documents proving you can shoulder your travel expenses.

The additional requirements vary for employees, entrepreneurs/self-employed people, housewives, students, senior citizens , and spouses of Koreans.

Take note of the Embassy’s specifications for the following income documents:

• Certificate of employment: Must include the position title, hiring date, compensation, office address, HR landline number (mobile number not accepted), and HR email address
• Bank certificate: Must include bank account type, current balance, account opening date, and six-month average daily balance or ADB 9

Income tax return (ITR) : No need to submit an ITR if you’re a frequent traveler to OECD countries within the past five years

• Original certificate of employment
• Original personal bank certificate
• The original or certified true copy of bank statements or passbook for the past three months
• ITR or Form 2316
• PRC card or IBP card (if applicable)
• Photocopy of business registration documents from DTI or SEC
• Photocopy of the business permit or mayor’s permit
• Photocopy of ITR or Form 2316 with payment receipt from a BIR-authorized bank
• If the spouse is employed: Spouse’s original certificate of employment and ITR or Form 2316
• If the spouse is self-employed (photocopies only): Spouse’s business registration documents from DTI or SEC; business permit or mayor’s permit; and ITR or BIR Form 2316 with payment receipt from a BIR-authorized bank
• Original bank certificate (yours or your spouse’s)
• The original or certified true copy of bank statements or passbook (yours or your spouse’s) for the past three months
• Photocopy of NSO/PSA marriage certificate
• Applicant’s documents:

Original school certificate (a document certifying that the student is currently enrolled in the school for the current academic year, with the school’s dry seal and school head’s signature).

Photocopy of school ID.

Photocopy of the birth certificate .

• Parents’ documents:

If parents are employed: Original certificate of employment and photocopy of ITR or Form 2316.

If parents are self-employed (photocopies only): Business registration documents from DTI or SEC; business permit or mayor’s permit; and ITR or Form 2316 with payment receipt from a BIR-authorized bank.

• Original bank certificate
• Photocopy of NSO marriage certificate
• Photocopy of valid visa (if applicable) or photocopy of passport or valid ID (if parents will not travel with the student)
• Photocopy of senior citizen ID
• If a bank certificate and bank statements are named under a family member: Photocopy of marriage certificate, birth certificate, or any relevant proof of relationship
• NSO/PSA marriage certificate
• Certificate of Korean Marriage History (valid for three months)
• Photocopy of Korean’s passport bio-page
• Invitation letter from Korean spouse
• Photocopy of Korean’s visa to the Philippines
• If the Korean spouse is employed: Original certificate of employment
• If the Korean spouse is self-employed: Business registration documents from DTI or SEC
• Photocopy of Church SEC in the Philippines
• If employed: Original Employment Certificate and ITR or Form 2316 (photocopy)
• If businessmen: Photocopies of Business registration from SEC or DTI, Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit, and ITR or Form 2316.
• Original Personal Bank Certificate
• Original Personal Bank Statement
• Invitation from Korea:
• Invitation letter
• Photocopy Inviter’s ID
• Photocopy of Korean church’s business permit

3. Submit Your Korean Visa Application

Walk-in applications for tourist visas are no longer accepted at the Korean Embassy in Taguig. Instead, the Embassy has designated 35 travel agencies to receive visa applications , similar to how Japan visa applications work in the Philippines.

Travel agencies have their own rules for Korean visa applications, which also change from time to time. Some are even strict about details as small as the font size to use for accomplishing the application form .

Contact the travel agency first to inquire about its guidelines and confirm any information before you apply for a visa.

For example, ask the agency about its schedule for receiving visa applications, so you won’t arrive when the office is closed. Also, check if the agency accepts documents sent via courier, in case you live too far from any agency’s office.

Where to Apply for Korean Visa: A Complete List of Accredited Travel Agencies for Korean Visa Application

Although the actual visa application process may vary per travel agency, here’s what you can expect to do during your Korean visa application at an agency.

• Go to your preferred travel agency’s office. Bring an ID aside from your passport.
• Sign in and leave your ID to the guard.
• Present your documents to the staff. Get your queue number.
• When your number is called, go to the appropriate window (with an OECD visa / without an OECD visa). Wait for the staff to finish checking your documents. You may be asked questions about your trip to Korea or to provide additional documents.
• The staff will give you a slip with the pickup schedule for your passport. Keep this piece of paper.

While the Korean visa itself is free of charge for a stay of 59 days or shorter, you’ll have to pay a service fee to the travel agency that will process your application.

Visa processing fees range from Php 500 to Php 1,500 per applicant. If you’ll stay in Korea for 60 to 90 days, you’ll also be charged a visa application fee of Php 2,000.

The Korean Consulate in Cebu still allows walk-in applications every Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. only. Applicants are encouraged to arrive earlier at 8:30 a.m. or until 10:30 a.m. to allow time for processing.

No need to set an appointment for visa application in Cebu, as applicants are served on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Here are the visa application steps at the Consulate in Cebu:

• Go to the Cebu Consular Office (12/F Chinabank Corporate Center, Lot 2, Samar Loop cor. Road 5, Cebu Business Park, Mabolo, Cebu City). Bring two valid IDs aside from your passport
• Register and leave your ID at the concierge in the lobby. Take the elevator to the 12th floor
• Get a queue number from the guard. You’ll be asked to present an ID
• Wait for your number to be called. When it’s your turn, proceed to the Visa window and submit your documents. The staff will check them to ensure they’re correct and complete
• Get the slip that contains the schedule for your passport pickup

Visa processing in Cebu is free for a 59-day stay or less. If you’ll stay in Korea for 60 to 90 days, you’ll have to pay Php 1,350

If you have questions about visa application in Cebu, you may contact the Consulate via email at [email protected] or phone at (032) 231-1516(-9).

Waiting for the result of your Korean visa application can be as worrisome and nerve-racking as gathering the requirements.

Good thing, you can view the status of your application through the Korea Visa Portal. Here’s how:

• Visit the Check Application Status page of the Korea Visa Portal
• Click on the “English” link in the upper right corner to change the language from Korean to English
• Next to “Type of applications,” select “Diplomatic office”
• Select “Passport No.” from the drop-down menu. Enter your passport number
• Type your name as shown in your passport using this format: SURNAME FIRST NAME (Example: DELA CRUZ JUAN)
• Enter your birthdate in this format: YYYY-MM-DD (Example: 1984-08-19)
• Click the Search button

The search result will show one of these statuses:

• No Search Data Has Been Found – It may mean an error in the spelling or format of the information you provided. Do the steps again, making sure you enter your data correctly this time. If the same status appears, it probably means the travel agency hasn’t forwarded your documents yet to the Embassy.
• Application Received – The Embassy has received your requirements and has yet to decide on your application. Refresh the Korea Visa Portal a few times to see if the status will change.

Approved – Congratulations on your visa approval!

Visa processing times vary depending on where you file your application.

If you submit your requirements to a travel agency, processing may take five to 15 working days. This is the typical lead time for a visa application without an OECD visa.

Update: In late 2019, the Embassy of Korea in the Philippines announced that the processing of South Korean visa now has an average lead time of 24-30 business days . However, in a more recent update, released on January 20, 2020 , the Embassy reveals that they have allotted additional visa staffs to help with the processing of applications, reducing the total waiting time from an average of 25 days to as short as 10 to 15 days.   This reduced processing period will be retained even during the peak season (March – April) to accommodate tourists who are eager to see the cherry blossoms.

Processing an express visa application or a regular one with an OECD visa is faster, usually around three to 10 working days.

Visa applications filed at the Consulate in Cebu are processed for seven working days, with or without OECD visas. The consular office releases Korean visas every Monday to Friday, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. only.

Most agencies require claiming the passport personally from their office, while a few others can mail it to you.  

When you pick up your passport and found out you’re approved, check the visa carefully to ensure all data are correct.

Tips and Warnings

Some Filipinos got approved for a visa to Korea even if they’d never traveled before. However, it doesn’t mean approval for all first-time international travelers.

You’ll have a greater chance of Korean visa approval if you’ve established yourself as a frequent traveler. The easiest way to build a travel history is to visit visa-free countries 10 such as Hong Kong , Thailand, Indonesia, and most Southeast Asian countries.

Showing a lot of stamps on your old passports proves that you’re a tourist who just wants to tour a country for a short time, returns each time, and never overstays.

While it can be tempting to request a two-week or one-month stay in your Korean visa application, you’re better off settling for a shorter stay if this is your first time visiting Korea.

Asking for a longer stay will raise doubts about your true intention for traveling to Korea, especially if your bank documents show that you don’t have enough money to fund your trip.

From the consul’s point of view, there’s a risk of overstaying or getting a job illegally in Korea.

“The documents you have submitted cannot be verified.” This is one of the common reasons the Embassy gives to Filipinos who are denied a visa.

If the Embassy can’t contact the concerned parties for validation of your documents, there’s no way it can ensure the accuracy of the information on your visa application.

So make it easy for the consul to verify your certificate of employment, bank certificate, bank statements, and other documents. Give a heads-up to your HR department, employer (or clients, if you’re a freelancer), and bank. Tell them to expect a call or email from the Korean Embassy for document verification.

Your bank certificate and bank statements will be closely scrutinized. If the consul spots a strange transaction in your bank statements—like a one-time large deposit a few weeks or days before your application—it raises a red flag and may lead to rejection.

So keep a normal transaction history in your bank account. If you’re a regular employee with a payroll account, much better. The more frequent the transactions are, the better because it means your account is active. 

You’re considered a frequent visitor if you’ve visited Korea more than four times in the last two years or more than 10 times in total (with one of the visits made within the last two years) . You also should have never overstayed or violated any law in Korea.

Under the old system, these frequent visitors could easily travel to South Korea and simply receive their visas at the port of entry or on arrival.

However, a notice 11 released in February of 2017 announced that foreigners (Filipinos included) under the Frequent Visitors Policy are now required to apply for a visa at the Embassy, a process that’s easier than regular Korean visa applications.

To apply for a visa for frequent travelers, just go to the Korean Embassy in Taguig or Consulate in Cebu. However, this information was the one available in 2017. As recently as September of 2019, one of our readers informed us that the Korean Embassy in Taguig doesn’t process applications for frequent travelers and was asked to apply via a travel agency instead. 

Here are the documents you need to submit:

• Visa application form
• Passport (original and photocopy)
• One passport-size picture taken against a white background
• Photocopy of previous Korean visas and/or arrival and departure stamps

For frequent travelers to Korea, a multiple-entry visa with a five-year validity and a maximum stay of 30 days is issued. This visa is free of charge.

Did you know that you can qualify for a multiple-entry visa to Korea without having to submit a bank certificate and ITR?

You can enjoy this privilege if you have a BDO credit card or BPI credit card that’s eligible for the promo (Check the Korean Embassy website 12 for the list of eligible cards). Simply present your original credit card and submit a photocopy of the card and the original credit card account statement to the travel agency when applying for a Korean visa.

The promo is valid until December 31, 2019, but it may be extended, just like it did in the previous years.

Sometimes, the Embassy issues new rules and processes regarding visa applications. Keep yourself updated to avoid mistakes and getting rejected for a visa.

Regularly check the Visa Announcement page of the Korean Embassy website for updates. You may also follow the Korean Embassy’s Facebook page .

Note that Japan is not included in this qualification.

Frequently Asked Questions.

• Rocamora, J. (2022). Korea opens walk-in visa application for Filipinos. Retrieved 20 June 2022, from https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1175636
• Jeju Island And Gangwon Province Are Now Visa-Free For Pinoys. (2022). Retrieved 23 May 2022, from http://pageone.ph/jeju-island-and-gangwon-province-are-now-visa-free-for-pinoys/
• Koumelis, T. (2022). Visa-Free Entrance to Jeju & Yangyang, Korea from June 1. Retrieved 23 May 2022, from https://www.traveldailynews.asia/visa-free-entrance-to-jeju-yangyang-korea-from-june-1
• The 3 ways to go to Korea visa free 상세보기 |Visa AnnouncementEmbassy of the Republic of Korea in the Republic of the Philippines. (2019). Retrieved 15 November 2019
• Abadilla, E. (2022). Visa-free flights to Korea via Clark. Retrieved 27 July 2022, from https://mb.com.ph/2022/06/01/visa-free-flights-to-korea-via-clark/
• Diplomatic and Official Passport Section Frequently Asked Questions . (2019). Retrieved 3 October 2019
• Ri, P., & Hana, L. (2018). 11 Southeast & South Asian countries granted multiple-entry visas for Korea : Korea.net : The official website of the Republic of Korea. Retrieved 3 October 2019
• Notice on Change of Visa Processing Period from Sep. 12, 2019 and subject of express visa . (2019). Retrieved 3 October 2019
• What is the average daily balance (ADB)? definition and meaning . Retrieved 3 October 2019
• Rey, A. (2018). LIST: 63 countries where Filipinos can travel visa-free . Retrieved 3 October 2019,
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• Announcement on BDO and BPI Credit Card Promo . (2017). Retrieved 3 October 2019

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Korea Tourist Visa Requirements in the Philippines

Updated Korea Tourist Visa Requirements in the Philippines 2020. The requirements on how to get a tourist visa for Korea if you are a Filipino or a Philippine passport-holder are shared in this page. How much is the processing fee? How long will the visa be released?

Good news, South Korean embassy has simplified the requirements to attract more tourists visiting South Korea. This 2020, all applicants can now apply for a tourist visa through an accredited travel agency. See the complete list on this page: List of Accredited Travel Agency for Korean Visa.

Unlike other travel visas from OECD countries, getting a tourist visa for Korea is faster. Visa processing takes only 5 working days for first-time travelers. Much quicker for frequent travelers because it takes only 2 working days to get the visa.

Meanwhile, travelers who are in a rush also have the privilege to apply for an Express Visa which can be applied and submitted at the date of application. This type of visa is released in 2 working days excluding the application date.

Take note that this post is about tourist visa only, some requirements may be different for fiancé visa, student visa, working or immigrant visa, seaman and many more.

There are separate pages for them. Select your travel agency who is authorized to process your visa for you to comply with all the rules and requirements.

Primary Requirements:

Table of Contents:

• Tourist Visa Application form – this can be downloaded online from the Embassy of South Korea’s official website or just get a form from your travel agent. You must properly fill it out and sign it.
• 1 passport sized colored photo
• Passport plus photocopy of the first page – make sure your passport is valid for more than 6 months
• (optional) Photocopy and original previous or valid visas to US, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand or Korea

Download Tourist visa for South Korea Application Form

Those are the primary requirements. If your status is employed, self-employed, student or someone who was invited by a Korean friend or relative, there are additional documents required. Check them below.

Additional Requirements:

Korea Tourist Visa Requirements for Employed Individuals

• Employment Certificate (Original)
• Personal Bank certificate (Original)
• Income Tax Return (ITR) photocopy or Form 2316 from the previous year
• ACR or ICR (if you are a foreigner resident in the Philippines)
• Copy of PRC Card or IBP Card (If applicable only)

Korea Tourist Visa Update

The embassy announced that , the following requirements are strictly needed:

• Certificate of Employment – must include applicant’s position, date hired, compensation, address, office landline number (cell-phone number is not allowed), e-mail address
• Bank Certificate – must include account type, current balance, account opening date, 6 months average balance (ADB)
• Bank Statement –  original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months
• Income Tax Return copy –  with personal TIN

All documents must be issued within 3 months on the date of application.

Korea Tourist Visa Requirements for Businessman or Self-employed

• Business Registration from SEC or DTI and Mayor’s Permit
• Personal Bank Certificate (original)
• Bank Statement
• ITR (photocopy)

If personally invited to Korea by a friend, relative or a company in Korea:

The applicant is requested to submit original Invitation Letter and passport copy of the Korean national who invited him. If invited by a Korean company, submit original Invitation Letter and photocopy of the said company’s Business Permit .

Korea Tourist Visa Requirements for Students in the Philippines

If you are still a student and you will travel and visit South Korea for tourism purposes, you are required to pass the following documents aside from the primary requirements mentioned previously:

• School certificate (original)
• School ID (photocopy)
• Birth Certificate (photocopy)
• Copy of parent’s passport first page
• Parent’s Bank certificate (original)
• Parent’s Employment certificate (original)

Korean Tourist Visa Fees

• 59 days or less stay in Korea – Gratis or Free!
• 60 – 90 days stay in Korea – P2,000

Korea Tourist Visa Processing

• 3 working days (for those who have been to OECD member countries within 5 years as tourist)
• 5 working days (for those who have not been to OECD member countries within 5 years)

Depending on the Consul’s decision, processing of visa takes about 5 working days for first timers and 3 working days for frequent travelers. Releasing of visa is from 2-4pm . Interview may be required before the result or issuance of visa depending on the Consul’s decision.

• Single Entry visa or short term visa for tourists is also called C-3.
• Double Entry C-3 visa is issued for those who plan to visit SK twice within 6 months thus this kind of visa has a validity of 6 months.
• Multiple Entry visa have certain requirements for qualification. Should you wish to know more or apply one, just go to the SK Embassy.

Tips in applying for a tourist visa for South Korea

To have a smooth visa application and approval, make sure your requirements are all complete, signed and dusted before you apply. That being said, it is convenient and helpful if you prepare extra photocopies so you can use them when you apply to other countries. Make sure your personal information are all consistent and that they tally with each other.

Double check the info you have put in the application form and other documents like your complete name, address, birthdate, family info, TIN, passport number and the like. Also follow the procedures discussed above.

Korea Tourist Visa Exemptions

• If you have Philippines Official and Diplomatic passport
• If you are a national of these countries
• If transiting only to SK and going to the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and with confirmed onward ticket to those 3 rd countries.
• If going to Jeju Island only, you can stay there visa-free dor 30 days. There’s no direct fight though from the Philippines to Jeju. You can do this by going through a 3 rd country in transit like Hong Kong or Japan.
• If you’ve been to Korea for 4 times within the past two years with C2 or C3 visa or if you’ve been to Korea for more than 10 times (wow)

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629 thoughts on “Korea Tourist Visa Requirements in the Philippines”

We are travelling with our son who’s 8 yrs old. Do we need to furnished original documents for his application as well such as bank statement and certs, ITR, marriage contract? I hope you can also have answer to this query.

Many Thanks, Lawrence

Hi po… Last July lang po ako na-hired and I can’t provide COE kasi nag-rerelease yung company ko after 3 mos. of employment then wala ring ITR kasi minimum wage earner daw po ako.. No past ITR din kasi unemployed ako for more than a year.Letter of explanation lang ba need or may other documents na hahanapin? By the way, invited kami for a workshop and may invitation na ipprovide.

hi … na approved ba Visa mo nang wala ka COE?,, thanks

My Sister in South Korea wants to invite me for about 2 weeks tour. May i know what are the requirements needed?

Hi. Im an OFW for 6 years in Riyadh as a Nurse. Im having plans to end my contract in my current employer and to seek another job offer dito pa din saudi arabia. Pahinga sna muna 3 months and plano sna mgbakasyon south korea. Do u think mabibigyan ako ng tourist visa in my case? 🙁

Hello. I’m also working here in Saudi. How’s your plan to get a tourist visa for Korea? Ok po ba? Plan ko kasing mgKorea during sa 1month annual vacation ko. I wonder if possible ba ako magrant ng visa in my case.

Hi Did you got an answer for this question? and what you did because i have the same matter. kindly please help me what did you do? thank you.

Hi , Did you submit COE when you applied the Visa … i am an OFW too ,…

Hi po student po ako. Daddy ko po employed. Pero wala po syang bank account. Pero may mag sponsor naman po sa trip ko yung tita ko. Pwede po kaya yun? Na ang submit ko documents ng tita ko.

Hi! I have the same situation as you. I emailed the embassy about that and their reply to me is that I need to submit my parents documents together with my uncle’s document since my uncle will support me for my trip. ANyway, have you already applied for the visa? Pls help me if you already have. Thanks!

Hi! I have the same situation. My uncle will fund me. Im also a student.. have you processed your visa yet? Pls help me if you have. Thank you!

Hi. I really need your help! I’m currently a college student. My brother and I are planning to visit S. Korea this end of March, my brother is an OFW by the way and he already applied for visa in the country he is in now. On my part, my mom who is also an OFW will be the one supporting me for this trip, my dad is currently unemployed. I read in other blogs that OFW’s does not have an ITR because they are exempted to pay. So what should I do in terms of the ITR requirement. Also can I submit both my personal bank certification and statement along with what my mom’s bank certificate and statement that she had delivered for me? It will not be a problem right?

Another question is about the Affidavit of Support. Since my mom will be financing for my trip, does it mean she needs to go to the Embassy or consulate of the Philippines in the Oman to asked for the Affidavit of Support or I could just gave her the format, have her signed in it and I could personally asked an attorney to validate it? Sorry this is my first time applying for a visa by myself. Though I have a lot of travel history. Please help me!!!!!

Hi Jessie! Ill share my first experience when I applied korean tourist visa as a student.

I just send Application form School certificate original photocopy of school id Birth certificate photocopy My personal bank certificate and bank statement original Valid passport for 6 monts You dont need an ITR if you have all this requirements.

And now Ihave 5years multiple visa in korea ☺️

Hello, I’ve been having anxieties because I wasn’t able to pass the marriage certificate of my parents. My mom is a housewife and she’s the one who will be sponsoring of my trip. I submitted her bank certificate to prove that she’s financially capable. My step dad is the one who’s giving her money and all. Is there a possibility that I will be approved for my visa application?

Hi are you working or unemployed so I can give an advice on how to apply korean visa,

Hi… Need ko po ng advice. Di ko po kasi alam kung anong aapplyan kong visa (student or fiance visa)

1. Im currently 3rd year college, may sarili po akong bank account na kakaopen ko lang last few weeks ago which i have more or less 30k na inipon ipon ko from my allowance. since parehas senior citizen and both unemployed ang prents ko at wala silang bank account parehas di ko alam kung tatangapin ba nila kahit wala bank account ng parents? (at kung may kaylangan pang ipasa na requirements aside sa bank account nila).

2. may boyfriend ako and invite nya ko sa SK to meet his parents kasi may plan na din kami mag pakasal sa SK january 2019 employed sya nag wowork sya sa company if ever na may invitation letter ako galing sa kanya at bukod sa basic requirements may kaylangan pa po ba akong ipasa?

3. Kaylangan ko po ba hotel booking and travel itenerary? Kasi napag usapan namin na sa bahay nalang nila ko mag i stay for 1 month if ever.

Thank you in advance. I look forward for your response. (para sa pag ibig)

Hi! It’s now school vacation and enrollment is scheduled a month later. What can be submitted in replacement of the school certificate for Students? Is report card for example accepted? Thanks

pa advice po… im employed pero wala po akong itr kasi minimum wage earner lng nman po ako.. but i have savings in my bank account nman po. what shud i do po.. thanks.

I am a US citizen with SOFA status working in Korea and would like to bring my Fiancée to Korea. What do I need to bring to the Korean Embassy in Manila.

My boyfriend has same working status like you. My visa was approved. Have you already reached korean embassy in manila? I’m assuming yes since your message was posted last Feb.

ma’am, i am unemployed but studying now… wala po akong bank account and ang mother ko po is matanda na and walang bank account. but the one who will sponsor my trip is my brother.. can i use his passport and his bank statement po instead of my mother? i hope you can help me since i am applying for a visa this week.

May balita kba dto kung pwede? Kc ako din mag sponsor ng parents ko but they are unemployed.. matanda na sila kc.

Hi, i have applied a south korean tourist visa last 2015 and they granted me one. I declared my sister as my sponsor as my parents couldnt afford.. And I was still in my third year in college that time.

Hi! Ask ko lang kung anong parent’s documents and sinubmit mo? Kasi last week I went to the Koream embassy and tried to submit my application but I only have my sponsor’s financial documents. Di nila tinanggap yung papers ko kasi hinahanapan nila ako ng parent’s documents but I don’t know kung anong documents ang ipapasa ko especially my parents are both unemployed. I’m kind of hoping your immediate response. Thank you 🙂

Hi Ms. Fehl,

Ask ko lang po if ano minimum ADB amount? And regarding sa ITR exemption kahit past korean visa lang meron ka like no other OECD visas exempeted pa rin ba from submitting ITR?

Hello 🙂 I’m applying for a Student Visa, our school schedules a study tour in seoul south korea this November 2017. I would like to ask if paano po kung yung father ko po yung mag sponsor ng financial support ko pero he already resigned from his work since July 2017, and his company id po kailangan ibalik sa company kasi nga since he resigned. Pwede po ba yung requirements na ipasa ko is for housewife (bank cert. and marriage cert?) Thank youuu.

Hello po! If I am entering Jeju from Shanghai, do I need a china visa?

hi ms. fehl, good day…thanks po sa very informative blog ninyo…ask ko lang po sana advice ninyo, me and my husband were both OFW po currently working in KSA, we’re planning to apply as family visa sa Pinas since andon po ang anak namin (minor, 5yo), plan po namin ipadala ang lahat ng papers namin and passport sa pinas (visa application forms, coe, original bank certificate and statements certified by philippine embassy, certificate of tax exemption issued by philippine embassy, nso marriage certificate, birth certificate ng anak namin)…we planned to apply in SK embassy in Philippines kasi po ang anak namin eh walang iqama (saudi alien ID card which is a requirement if mag apply dito sa SK embassy sa KSA)…ano po kaya ang magandang gawin? kailangan pa po ba ng letter of explanation kahit complete na ang lahat ng requirements? sa Nov. 6 po kasi kami uuwi ng Pinas and nakabook na kmi ng ticket to SK for Nov.12. Hope maka reply po kayo ? thank you and Godbless

Hello, any update on this. As i am on same scenario as yours. Natuloy po ba kyu?? Ddting kmi april 20 and our flights booked to korea on 2nd May. Please advise. Thanks

This website is very helpful. However I have a concern. I wonder if you can advise me. I reasigned last june 2017. After 7 years of working I decided to stop to get a vacation since i never had one in 7years. Never had international vacation. However embassy told me that i need to present recent COE. I do not have one now but I have funds from June 2017- now because of my tutorial jobs. I also have savings. I wonder why others only have 20k in their bank balance and they get approved quickly. Mine was returned and said complete the requirements.

hi Grace, i hope you can get this message. i have the same scenario its actually for my fiance and we are planning to go to sokor on october. now he resigned from his work as an ofw for 7years and now he is coming back to philippines for good. could you help me what are the requirements you pass to get a visa even unemployed?

paano po kung yung ITR ko has married status at gamit ko yung surname ng husband ko pero sa passport ko gamit ko is maiden name ko.. magkakaproblema po ba ko sa visa application ko for tourist? we are planning to visit SK next year school holiday sana.. hope to get a reply from you.. thank you po

Yan din yung problema ko, kakasal ko lang this march 2018 and magapply ako this first week ng july sa korea. Ang kaso sabi skn mkukuha ko pa ung PSA 3-6 months, sabi nmn skn ng agency declare ko daw na single as long as na single lahat ng mga ids ko and passport which is oo. Mgkakaproblme ba sa ganito?

Gusto po nmin isama ung ksambahay kso wla syang bank accnt.pano po un?

Hello po nabasa ko yung blog nyo about visa.. ask ko lng po 5 yrs na po kmi dito sa doha with same company bali 3 po kmi ng katrabaho na sabay magbabakasyon sa pinas next yr. so balaka po namin mag tour sa korea for 1 week tapos babalik din kami sa doha qatar. Pero ang problema po wala po kaming ITR excepted po kmi mga ofw. Ano po pwede gawin? Tsaka bali 3 po kmi

hello po need rin po namin ng sagot dito… naapprove po ba visa nyo without Itr??

Hi, waiting for your reply. Pano if wala po ITR? I’m currently in Doha but mag apply po ng visa from Ph. Thank you

Pwede ka mag attach ng letter explaining kung bakit wala kang maipprovide na ITR.

Hi Fhel. My parents are both unemployed since they are already senior citizen but my father was an electrician. But my sister will gonna pay for my trip. Can you help me about this? Thank youuu.

Hello. What if po the parent’s are both unemployed since they are senior citizen already? But my sister is gonna pay for my travel?

My situation is I’m unemployed right now and resigned from my previous job last May 15, 2017 due to my training until July 2017. My friend and I will be travelling in Korea on August 31, 2017-September 7, 2017.

But with the help of my parents they will pay for my trip, advance gift to me when I pass my board exam on November 2017.

Will you help me advice what to bring documents aside from my passport, personal bank statement & certificate, i have my latest ITR with my previous job, my parents affidavit of support, my parents bank statement and cerificate, and other documents from them e.g business permit, mayors permit, dti and ITR.

Are those mentioned above documents are enough to present in korea embassy?

ask ko lng po kung ano requirements pag unemployed . meron syang passport bank cert bank accnt passport bio page 2 bank certificate.. wala po syang coe and itr ksi driver sya ng jeepney na business ng uncle niya.. and ang mag ssupport sa travel niya is yung mother and sister niya na nasa london. . kasama po niya ako mag ttravel and i have my visa na po and kakagaling kolng ng sk nung may 31.. ano po kaya maganda nyang gawin. thankyou po

Hi,i hope you can still read this? May i know what happened sa visa application ng kasama mong unemployed? What documents did the embassy require him to submit? Thanks

hi! i have a problem with my ITR. OFW po ako noon. exit na po ako nun 2015. Last year employed po ako sa isang dental clinic up to present and below minimum wage lang po ako. Klngan ko p bang magfile ng affidavit of non-filing of ITR or pwede bang gumawa na lng ng letter of reasons for tax exemption ung boss ko?

Hi po i need your help po.. work po ako at my mini grocery na nakapangalan saken pero wala ako ITR pero meron po ako pera sa bank.at my boy friend po ako na mg invite saken us army sibilyan po sya my sariling appartment sa sk. Bali ang problema kopo ay wala ako ITR.first visit ko po ito sa korea in the past 7years..so its counted na sa first timer..my possibility po ba na ma approved ako kahit wala akong ITR..?? I NEED YOUR ADVICE PLSS PO…

Letter of explanation will do

Mam, paano po pag recently employed ako as booking coordinator sa fmaily business namin kasi part sa training ko to pra sa business namin ksi ng own kami ng rent a car service po. I have an ITR from my previois employer last year sa 2016. Mkkagawa rin nmn ng COE ang mama ko na emloyed ako officially. Ok lng po ba yun? I have enough funds po sa bank account ko rin po.

Hi Ms. Fehl, I’m planning to visit my husband in SK, ofw po sya don (legal po),, I just want to ask if may additional requirement for acquiring visa po.. Thank you po

same hir po..d po ba pwede mgapply ng visa if factory worker on korea ung husband ko?

Hi po. Ano po kailangan ko na rqmts pag wala po ako work at yung kapatid at asawa nya lang nya lang ang meron? We plan to visit SK kasi ng kaming tatlo. Thank you.

Hello tanong ko lang po, employed po ako mag 1 year na next month, I can provide most of the requirements but mag-oopen pa lang ako ng bank account since atm lang meron for payroll savings account ng company namin. Kailangan ko po ba iprovide lahat ng requirements if invited ako ng isang korean citizen? in addition this is my first time to travel abroad and applying for a visa since I’ve graduated 2 years ago hihi, need advice and suggestions.. thank you very much for any reply 🙂

Hello Fehl, ask q lng po if ever mgapply po q ng visa q s pnas by last week of jan.2018 pro pauwi n po q pnas for good my possibility po b n maaprove ano need q requirements since finish contract q ok lng po b na ung valid n passport q nlng present q at bank statement.kc wla q itr.pls help me wants q lng po pasyal for 7 days since kya q nmn provide pngpocket money q ever.ano po b iba need q req.n ipasa? Thanks po

Good day. Question lang po. I was invited by a KOrean company and may invitation letter naman from them. Kaya lang, kakagawa ko lang ng bank account and 1 month pa lang yung bank account ko. isang bagsakan yung pagdeposit ko . Yung ITR is kakakuha ko lang din. Tourist visa aapplyan ko. Ma-approve po kaya ako? thank you!

Hello, ask ko lng po need pa ung 210mm×297mm[백상지 80g/㎡(재활용품)] sa baba ng bond paper na dinownload ko mula sa internet? kailangan po talga na na 80gsm? ung bigat ng bond paper?

Hi, good day!

Tanong ko lang po, Pano po pag employed pero online job at hindi makapag bigay ng COE ang employer ko, may alternative po ba na requirements na pwede e follow? Tyaka wala po kaming tax. employed po ako dati sa isang BPO company (tax applied),

looking forward for your response that will surely help me a lot. 🙂

I do have the same problem. I just resigned in my previous company. Kaso wala akong Tin number so wala akong ITR and yung sa previous work ko, is minimum salary lang din. Can I still apply for a tourist visa?

Yes, submit a letter explaining why you don’t have ITR. Embassies are considerate naman when you explain

Hello maam.i do have a question po..magapply po sana ako tourist sa korea for 90days and kumpleto napo mga req.ko ang kaso ang inventor kopo ay sibilyan army amerikano po sya maam.he lives outside the army base sa korea po.pwede po ba sya maginvite saken if yes! Ano po dapat ilagay friend or boy friend? Plss help po..thanks po

hi po mam fhel, ask ko lng kung mkakakuha po b ng visa khit nsa 2 months plng bank account, mag aattend po kasi kmi ng conference sa korea. merun na po invitation letter abd company bus. permit sinend ung sa conference. thanks po sa reply.

Hi po. I’m newly employed and I don’t have ITR as well kasi minimum wage lang po ako. Kakaopen ko lang din po ng bank account ko last month. Also mgaapply po kami as family with my cousins po. Isang student po and employed po yung isa and been to OECD countries po. Is it possible na magrant yung visa ko po?

Good day po, ask ko lang po, ofw po ako from Oman and planning to visit my sister in Busan. I have my ticket na, need b ng ofw ang ITR? wall po kasi ako nun uwi aq july 1 then flight ng july 17, aabot po kaya. what are the requirements for OFW? Sana po matulungan nyo ko Thank you so much

Hello po, tatanong ko lang po sana if kung ako po ang gagasto ng trip ko pa South Korea pero studyante palang po ako bali yung expenses ko dun sa allowance ko kukunin na binibigay ng mom ko po, kasi nung nag submit po ako ng bank statement ng mama ko hindi po tinanggap kasi international daw po di daw nila ma verify, pwede ba po yung sa akin nalang na bank vertificate at bank statement ipapakita? Nag aaral palang po kasi ako tas walang ako nung ITR. Ano po ba tamang gagawin? Salamat po 🙂 sorry dami kung tanong hihi

since you are student you dont need itr 🙂 just send a certificate from your school pwde mo namn gamitin yung bank account mo . mas na aapproved ang mga student 🙂

hello zoey! ask ko lang kung anong nangyari sa visa application mo? especially duun sa international bank ng mama mo? anong gnawa mong alternatives? please reply parehas kasi tayo ng situation. Thankyou

Hi Maam! Just wanna raise some querries here with regards in applying for SK. Me and my friends are planning to have a 4 days vacation in SK. Meron na po akong US Visa 10 years multiple entry I was travelled last February, I am currently employed sa government been in some Asian country din, but I was denied last October when we applied for Japan Visa my two friends was granted a visa. We dont know why but maybe because I just presented a newly account that has 50k instead of presenting my payroll account and I submit my application separately. Now we want to try to apply for Korea, and I am afraid that I’ll be denied again just like in Japan. Is there any chance I can be approved? And how much money would I need to have on my account? thank you so much maam!

Hello Ms. Fehl, ?

Possible ba na ma approve kami ng husband ko for Visa going SK, Wala akung work ( As in Housewife lang ako) pero ang husband ko sya may work at my US multiple Visa siya. Malaki kaya ang posibilidad na ma approve kami? Kasi sya naman ang gagastos sa travel namin at iba pang gagatusin. $2500 or higher pa? kasya na ba yan sa aming dalawa just incase lang po? SANA ma approve.

Your response is highly appreciated. Thank you so much ? God Bless.

Yes, you don’t need to worry as long as you provide the complete requirements, they will approve your visa.

Hello Fehl.

Hope all is well. I really think I need you to shed me some light here. Ayaw kasi mag load ng Korean embassy website sakin both sa phone at laptop. Someone commented kasi dito back in September 2016 saying na she didn’t have to submit ITR since she’s been to Korea 4 years ago.

Is it true that it’s indicated sa Visa Announcement Section ng Korean embassy website? I get na you have to be in any OECD country within 5 years to be exempted sa pag pass ng ITR. I don’t have that. I only have Korean Visa 3 years ago.

I’m currently unemployed kasi but I can move our family business under my name. I just don’t want to deal with the ITR thing if I could avoid it.

I’m hoping to hear from you. I’d really appreciate it. Thank you so much in advance.

Yes, it’s a consideration for those who have visited OECD countries in the past 5 years.

good day ms fehl, here is my case.. OFW po ako and planning to visit SK in Dec with my mom. dito n po ako kukuha ng visa s SK embassy in Qatar. ok lng po kaya n pag nag apply ng visa ang nanay ko dyan s pinas i attached nlang nya mga documents ko for more chances of approval ( COE, Bank statement, Bank Cert, OECD VIsas) she will provide her SEnior citizen ID, her own bank certificate and statement, my birthcerticate.. she will apply alone in the embassy. pls i will really appreciate your reply. thanks

We have the same case, was your Mom’s visa approved?

Hi ms fhel.. Ask ko lang kung pwede kaming makakuha ng daughter ko(8yrs old)ng sk tourist visa. Kaso unemployed ako at si hubby is working sa sk. May possibility kaya na magka visa kami kung ung employer nya ang mag invite samin?

Yes, just complete the required documents

Hi, ako din po, my husband is US CITIZEN, and ako po is dto pa sa philippines, uuwi po kasi sya at gusto namin mag travel this feb sa SK, wala din po akong work, maaapprove po ba ako ng visa? Sya naman po lahat din gagastus? At im still using my single name kasi dahil naka file ako for spouse visa sa US bawal pa ako magpalit. Mataas po ba chance na makakuha ako ng tourist visa? Pls help ?

Hello po Miss Fehl,

Isa po akong kasambahay at korean po employer ko dto sa pilipinas.. Ask ku lng po kung ano po mga requirements na kailangan.? Kc gusto po nila ako dadalhin sa korea for vacation pero wla po akong bank account. At itr paano po yun? Need ku po help nyu..salamat po.

Hi, good day! Question lang po. Planning to travel SK on January 2017 for 15 days, I am employed all requirements ma cocomply ko naman, Question ko lang is need ko pa ba state sa visa form yung address ng tutuloyan ko kasi may friend ako dun na pwedeng tirhan para iwas gastos sa hote., then also my husband is working there. Inaalala ko baka hingan pa ko ng additional requirements like COE of my husband since employed sya dun. And one thing pa, may chance kaya na deny application ko kasi working si hubby dun?

Legal ba ung husband mo dun sa sk?

Good day poh… ive been working in sokor under e9 visa(4yrs&10mo.)ended last march 30 ds yr.. do you have any idea madam na e grant nla aq for tourist visa… Wla p kc aq nbsa rito n nagcomment na galing e9 visa then nagtour…..6mo. Pa lng aq d2 s pinas…pls need ur advise poh..meron bang certain time bago pwede n mgtour?..

Hi! me and my friends are planning to go to SK next year but all of us are OFW’s, do we need to present ITR? Because we don’t have that here in riyadh…

Hi! possible ba na isponsor ko yung friend ko? student pa lang kase siya eh. vacation lang kami for 5 days

I am planning to go to sk and its my first time for applying tourist visa. My concern is that i am an ofw and recently finished my work here In Riyadh. Is my Coe still valid? In my case, Is there any additional requirements? Thank you.

Hi i have the same case pero next yr pa plan nmn mag travel with friends, any update?

Just sharing my experience. Sana makatulong.

At first, I applied as UNEMPLOYED but my parents are paying for my trip. May family business kami na kung saan tumutulong ako dun but I still applied as unemployed.

Here are the list of requirements I submitted:

1. Application Form 2. 1 piece of Passport size colored picture 3. Original Passport 4. Photocopy of Passport Bio-page (page 2)

5. Photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate 6. Affidavit of Support

My Parents’: 7. Business Registration (DTI) (Copy) 8. Mayor’s Permit (Copy) 9. Bank Statement (original Copy) 10.Bank Certificate (original Copy) 11.Income Tax Return (Copy)

Ginaya ko yung requirement ng HOUSEWIFE/HUSBAND plus I did some digging online. May mga nakapasa kasi kahit unemployed.

Pero sa kasamaang palad, hindi tinanngap yung documents na pinasa ko kahit na may Affidavit of Support. Dapat daw nakapangalan lahat sa akin. Then I explained na may family business kami and asked her kung ok lang kung parents ko gumawa ng Certificate of Employment and she said it’s ok. So nabuhayan ako ng loob, ngayon ITR naman ang problem ko.

Buti nalang I read their VISA ANNOUNCEMENTS and found out na hindi required magsubmit ng ITR yung mga nakapunta na ng S. Korea in the last 5 years. Luckily, I went there 4 years ago, so I don’t need to submit ITR.

So, on my second try, I applied as employed and here are the list of requirements I submitted: 1. Application Form 2. 1 piece of Passport size colored picture 3. Original Passport 4. Photocopy of Passport Bio-page (page 2) 5: Certificate of Employment 6:My Bank Certificate 7: My Bank Statement

8: Photocopy of my old visa 9: My old passport (na kung saan andun yung old visa)

I got my passport today and I was granted a visa.

Hi just wanna ask anu naka indicate sa COE mo? thanks

Hi! Ask ko lang po kasi i’m having a problem regarding sa visa application. Wala ako work i’m just helping sa business ng tita ko ayaw nya kasi ako magwork para don lang ako sa business nya magwork i don’t have ITR pero pede daw ako gawan ng COE, okay lang ba na wala ako ipresent na ITR? Thanks.

hi I have been in korea 2x , last year student ako nun nung nag apply ako ng visa ngayon may work nako mag to twomonths palang ako bali ang problema ko ngayon wala akong itr wala pa kasi akong tin number saka minimum lang din sahod ko . nabasa ko kasi Kung nakapnta na ng korea in last 5 years no need na ng itr. tanong ko lang kanino or sino nagsabi sa website ba nila un o sa embassy mismo? salamat sa sasagot 🙂

Hi ask ko lang po if you had other OECD visa or past korean visa lang po talaga tapos na approve na po kayo sa visa?

Hi fehl! What if my passport was just extended. Recently, I used in Hong Kong and Macau and it was still in effect. It was extended up to November 2017. I am supposed to renew it already though it is still in effect until November 2017. I heard from a friend that somebody has been denied of a visa because it has just been renewed. Can I still use my passport although the validity was just extended?

Thank you and more power!

Hello mam. Korean po ang husband ng sister ko at gusto nila imbitahan ang nanay ko sa south korea para mag-alaga ng 1yr.old na anak nila.Senior citizen anga nanay ko at dati siyang vendor ng seafoods. Kailangan pa ba siyang mag submit ng itr?

Hi po ask ko lang graduate na ako ng college last may pero nung nag apply ako ng visa school certificate parin ang pinasa ko may chance kaya na ma deny ako ?

Hello good evening. I would like to ask regarding a single entry visa- C3. I applied for this at Korean Consulate Cebu this month but sad to say it was DENIED. Their reason was “I failed to prove the purpose of entry to Korea”. I doubt if I filled out the wrong purpose in the form since nobody was guiding me. My purpose was “visiting family/relatives/friends”. Then there is this box stating “TOURISM/TRANSIT”. Did I check the wrong purpose? I really don’t know what else they want me to prove. Wala naman prob sa funds kasi sponsored ako then I am employed as well. Please help with your advice po. I will reapply this November 2016 kasi. Maraming salamat po.

You should have check Tourist/leisure purpose. If you’ve chosen to visit family/relatives you should have provided more documents from your family or relatives in Korea and if you failed to submit those, you’ll be denied

I see. May nabasa po akong blogsite..she stated in there she ticked two different purposes (TOURISM/TRANSIT and the other one OTHER then she elaborated as VACATION) and her tourist visa was approved. is it possible TO TICK TWO? Is “TOURIST/LEISURE PURPOSE” the same with “TOURISM/TRANSIT” as written in the form? Enlighten me.

SECTION 9. DETAILS OF VISIT 9.1 PURPOSE OF VISIT TO KOREA 1. TOURISM/ TRANSIT 2. BUSINESS TRIP 3. TRADE/INVESTMENT/INTRA-CORPORATE TRANSFEREE 4. DIPLOMATIC/ OFFICIAL 5. MEETING/ CONFERENCE 6. STUDY/ TRAINING 7.VISITING FAMILY/RELATIVES/FRIENDS 8. MEDICAL TOURISM 9. WORK 10. MARRIAGE MIGRANT 11. OTHER

INFO: My boyfriend from US is currently working in Korea and inviting me to spend vacation with him while touring some parts of the country. Siguro naman hindi na ako e deny ng SK Consulate Cebu kung dalawa ang e check ko or ano po nararapat. MARAMING SALAMAT PO. ^_^ God bless to me

Those you mentioned are the same purpose and meaning that is why I think it was ok

Thank you po. Bali malinaw na okay pa la kung mag check ako ng dalawa since same purpose naman si #1 at yung “Other-Vacation”? Salamat

Hello! Nakapag apply ka pa rin ng visa? Thanks!

Hi Ms. Fehl.

Hope you are doing well aside from profiting in stock market 😀

My brother is working in Korea and he wants my mother and father to go to there for 5 days. My mother is just a housewife and my father is only a tricycle driver. Aside from my brother’s original invitation plus copy of passport what else they should submit to the Embassy to be approved?

Thank you and more blogs to come.

Hi Miss Fehl,

I hope na mabasa mo ito and matulungan mo akong masagot yung mga tanong ko. We have a US Military Brother stationed in S.Korea and gusto nya kaming magvisit don for 1 week. 3 kaming magkakapatid, isang student and 2 unemployed. Ano po sa tingin mo yung chance namin na maaprove sa visa since ung brother ko naman po ang magfifinace lahat ng gastos and do you think enough na po yung invitation letter nya para maaprove kami? thank you so much maam in advance.

Ask lang po ako do I need to get SoK visa even if my US tourist visa ako? Thanks po.

Hi Philpad,

I’ve been to Korea thirteen times and my visa expired two months ago

“”If you’ve been to Korea for 4 times within the past two years with C2 or C3 visa or if you’ve been to Korea for more than 10 times (wow)””can I ask where did you get this info?

Can I go to Korea without a visa?

Hi, im a Filipino and I want visit my korean girlfriend in SK. What will I do? She will invite me? by using invitation letter? they will approve my visa?

hi!did u get approved visa??what other supporting documents u had?

Hello! what if I put 4 days on the travel stay but the truth is 5 days talaga balak ko? does it affect? because 40k lang laman ng bank account ko and Ive heard na depende ang show money kung ilang days ka magsstay sa korea. Mind you If I ask how much is the amount of your bank account and how many days you stayed? I look forward to hear from you soon.

Hi Ms fel. Hope I will get your attention. . My sister and i wanna have a vacation in Korea this coming April for 3 days . Were just trying to complete our papers this middle of March so we can submit our papers. We take an agency to make it easy for us to assist. My sister is engr in solar company for 6 years until now.. she’s nearly finish all her papers.. I just wanna ask her bank account it is ok if she has 90k or 80k this is her first time to travel.. I’ve been to korea before I have E6 visa just came back last end of Sept. Now I’m still no work. But I’m getting enroll this first week of March. So I’m a student now.. it is ok if my bank account have 30k only.. thanks I will look forward for your answer.. thanks God bless.

I think that’s ok if you’re traveling with your sister who has funds as well and you will only stay for 3 days. Good luck!

hello po ms. fhel ask ko lang po ung bestfren ko po may frend xang korean and balak nya po mag work as factory worker duon.,ung frend nya pong korean e may factory po duon…anu po ba ang kailangan nya bukod sa invitation letter para makakuha ng visa?tnx po

Hi, the requirements above are for Tourist visa. What your friend needs is a Working Visa. The requirements are different for that type of visa

Hi Fehl, I don’t know if you’ll be able to help me, but here’s my question. I am an English guy going to work in Korea through my English company. I will be working on a UK visa for 3 months at a time. I have a Fillipino girlfriend who still lives in Philippines. How would I go about obtaining a travel visa for my girl please? I’m asking as I noticed the listings only show being invited by Koreans. Any help would be appreciated.

This is tough one with your situation. The only thing I know is letting your girlfriend apply as a tourist but she needs to complete the requirements

Thank you for comment Fehl. My girlfriend will visit a tourist agency who assist with visa applications.

Hi, which city you are going to teach? My boyfriend is from UK too and will start working in Korea as English Teacher. I got my visa thru agency. maybe i can help, do you have any question?

I am not here to teach. I am working in Samsung shipyard Goeje Island as a supervisor. Which agency did you use? My girlfriend is in Angeles City.

Hi duby, ani lahat yung mga requirements mo?

Wow! Really? The manager of the agency has also bf who is working in Geoje. The agency I used is ARC TICKETING, try to find on facebook or google the website.

good afternoon po ma’am , ask ko lang po kung may chance na ma approved yung visa ko . ininvite naman po ako ng boyfriend ko at ng parents na mag tourist sa bansa nila .. since 6months pregnant po ako mahihirapan po ba ako na ma approved yung visa ko ? aboout sa financial yung boyfriend ko naman po yung sponsor dahil wala nga po akong work . salmat po

Hello! Me and my friend just want to ask, it will be our first time to travel abroad and possibly want to go to SoKor. Do we have a chance to be approved for tourist visa? Minimum amount ng bank account namin roughly 30k. Okay lang ba yun ? And is it necessary to put plane itenirary and hotel reservation as well? I have read on other blogs na hihingin nila ung contact number ng hotel. I hope for your answer. Thank you so much! Great blog!

Ask ko lang if I have a chance to be approved. I just graduated last May 2015 and started working as a dentist last July2015 in our family clinic which is owned by my sister. This august, nagopen po kami new clinic but this time, under corporation na po siya and I’m one of the incorporators but not the main one 🙂 Mag apply ba ako as a self emplored or employed? 🙂 Then problem ko po, wala pa po kasi akong ITR since kakastart ko lang po. lilit po ba ung chance na ma approve ako dahil wala po ako itr? Ano kaya pwede maging alternative for the Itr? I’ll be attending a dental scientific congress po sa Seoul this coming April. Should I choose meeting/conference for my purpose of visit? And at the same time tourism din? 🙂 thank you so much.

Not sure with your case but it would be easier if you had DTI and mayors permit since you’re self-employed professional right now

Meron po ako copy ng SEC and mayor’s permit. Ang name po ng clinic nakalagay dun. But through put the copy of SEC, nakikita naman po ung name ko na isa ako sa mga incorporators 🙂 Okay lang po kaya un? Need ko din po ba ng diploma to show na kakagraduate ko lang kaya po wala akong itr?:) thank you.

A Korean invited us to visit their country for 3 days only. I want to visit him pero I don’t have any bank account pa, hindi pa nga ako graduate pero may job na po ako pero contractual pa lang. My mom is going also at sya naman senior citizen na ang may ipon naman kami sa bank kahit papano ang 40 years na siya nagtratrabaho sa isang government institution. Can those factors help me get my visa? Again, invitation letter from a Korean and my mom is a gov’t employee. Btw, my dad is an OFW and nag-iisang anak lang po ako so kahit papano may financial capacity naman po kami.

I think you have a chance na ma-approve ang visa since employed ka although contractual, employed kapa din and your mom is employed too. Just complete the requirements and if may sponsor kayo from Korea, submit the requirements too

Again po wala po akong bank. Employment certificate lang po ang maibibigay ko.

Hello, thank you for your article. Got a question though. I promised to someone that I’ll bring her with me to Korea but she just graduated in college and won’t be able to pass requirements like Bankt Cert, etc. What should we do? Answers will greatly be appreciated! Thanks!

I just invited my fresh grad niece in college she doesn’t have a bank acc.but I sent mine instead but they didn’t accept her application cause she is not my own family the embassy says that I can invite only my parents and sisters/brothers only…I’m not sure if my answer will help you just tried though! ~^^~

About your reply. Really? They don’t allow nieces? Kasi I am planning to bring my niece to SoK as a graduation gift sa kanya coz she is a Kpop fan. I hope Ms. fehl can clarify this. Thanks

Hi! May I ask what are the requirements you passed for you niece? I am also planning to travel with my daughter to SoKor because it’s my grad gift for her. She recently graduated and still having her vacation. Hoping for your reply. Thank you 🙂

Hi. Are you still active replying queries? Meron lang po ko itatanong and i hope na mareplyan nyu po ko since super confused na po ko.

I’m going to travel korea by oct2016 po for 9days/8nights. I have no ITR since meron po kong tax exemption (below minimum wage lang po salary ko) but kukuha ako ng certificate sa BIR or khit sa employer ko nlng kung bkit wala akong tax na binabayaran. Pero when it comes to expenses naman po pagdating ko sakali sa korea, meron naman po ko tska sapat sa no. of days ng pag stay ko.

Bale kung yung ipapasa kong requirements is COE, BC, BS, Cert. of Non-filling tax; i doubt po na magrant parin yung visa ko po since sa salary pa lang sa work ko po e mababa although may ipon naman ako sa savings ko po. Pano po kung magpa support ako sa Boyfriend ko pra lang iprove as assurance na babalik po ko dito sa pilipinas, need ko parin po ba magpasa ng Bank certificate/statement? ano po yung requirements kung magpa support po ko sa bf ko? Salamat po. Sana maka response po kayo..

Since employed ka, I suggest follow the embassy’s requirements even if you will pass exemption certificate from BIR. Your Bank certificate and statement will prove your financial capacity anyway. The boyfriend thing is usually for Korean sponsor

Hello po… ask ko po sana kung updated ITR at COE ang kelangan ipasa? Pano po kung one year na po akong walang work at nagsara na po yung dati kong work kya wala silang mabigay na ITR? paano po pag unemployed? Ok po ba kahit walang ITR at COE? Korean naman po bf ko

Yes they require the latest ITR. If you have a Korean sponsor, follow the requirements for sponsorship

ano po requirement sa sponsorship?

Hello ask ko lang na approve ka ba even if your salary is below minumum? Ganon kasi ang case ko ngayon.. pero i can provide good bank cert that i can finance my trip.. will also include my parent as a sponsor.. please give me feedback please??

having a six-figure or more bank account will help you get approve. Doesn’t matter if your salary is low as long as you can finance the trip and your docs are genuine, those are what matter most

hello ms fehl., ask ko po sana ilang months ang validity ng documents from korea like sponsorship letter.

3monhts po^^

THank po sa reply..do you have any idea po if what kind of proof of relationship ang pde kung e submit kc i have my korean friend who will sponsor my studies in korea just for 3mos. Thank you po

Proof of relationship such as Birth Certificates if you are a family relative or joint account if you are a fiance. For friends, I don’t think of any

how about pictures Ms. fehl and guarantee letter ??

hello ms. fehl. what are the other possible req. to prepare to prove your strong family ties to your country home esp. if your not currently employed.?? tnk u po

Marriage certificate and birth certificates of your children if you have any

Hello Ms. Fehl. Im planning to apply SK Tourist Visa to visit my bf working in Korea. Ang account po na gagamitin ko is may payroll account of which I always withdraw all the money during payday. So walang laman ang account ko, I’m worried na baka madeny application ko because of that. So, would it help po ba if I put my bf as my sponsor? Ano po additional requirements? He’s an American working in Korea. Another problem kasi if ilagay ko sya as sponsor, he is married and his divorce is still on process, would it complicate things?

Another concern ko po is the ITR/Form 2316, since hindi pa vailable ang 2316 for the year 2015, can I use my 2316 covering year 2014?

I would really appreciate your reply.

Hi Ms. Fehl, my ask po regarding po sa application ko sa tourist visa , employed po ako sa family business namin, sa sister ko po pinangalan yun family business . kailangan ko pa rin ba ng coe and itr? and the Same din po ang nilagay ko sa application ko na address at telephone no. since same address lang po yun house at business namin . Magkakaroon po kaya ng problema sa application ko?

Hi mildred, Did you pursue your application for visa? What did you submit as requirements? We have the same situation kasi. Thanks

My sister applied on her own , she got denied, I have the same situation, natakot ako kasi ssiter ko dentist pero denied so II applied through agency, they were helpful namangood luck guys

Hi Rd. Bakit denied sister mo? Does she has her own clinic or employed siya? Anong requirements pinasa nya? Thanks. At ano reason for denial ?

hi guys pleas help me. I have British boyfriend that work in Korea. I’ve been Korea before Nov 5 2013 -Sep 27 2015 i have E6 visa before. I want to go back to Korea as a tourist this coming Chinese New year or stay with him for 1 month Feb 5. I have also bank account but just already last Oct. I don’t have any work now. so I really don’t know where i’m gonna start and i really don’t know what is the requirements. Its is possible to have a vacation even if just came back home. I really love Korea very much. Hope Somebody helps me Thanks.

Good day Miss Fehl…aside from visiting mainly the SK embassy to the Philippines peraonally is there any url or personally known information regarding applyinh for multiple visa entry? Km currently in SK now.

Eh pano po kung kaoopen lang ang bank account wala pa po syang 3mons,makakakuha po ba kaya kmi ng bank cert.?tsaka pano po ung itr ko eh andito nmn po aq sa abroad?

Thanks for your blog. This is very helpful! Hi, this is Ronie. May gusto lang po akong itanong kasi, me and my friend is going to apply for tourist visa this coming next week And we;re just waiting for our bank Cert, and we’re good to go. But, I’ve seen in my ITR, there is a small mistake, is that they input a wrong date of my birthday, yung date lang naman po. And mahirap na po kung ibabalik ko pa po, at kuha ulit ng ITR. Ang tanong ko po ay, Hindi naman po ba ma question yun, mam? Secondly, Yung sa Bank Certificate, tungkol dun sa ADB. Kasi nag open kami ng account only for that show money, last Aug 28, 2015, saktong 3 months na po nung Nov 28, 2015. Ngayun po, d po namin makuha kung ano yung sa ADB, eh ang sabi nyu po dito sa blog nyu is 6 months. Ano po ibig sabihin po nun? Thanks

ADB means Average Daily Balance, Nilalagay yan sa Bank Cetificate. Yan magpapatunay na hindi mo winithdraw yung savings mo. if you have 50k savings for 6 months tapos hindi mo winithdraw yung ADB mo is 50k din. In my case i had 49k. My ADB is 1500 kasi panay withdraw ako tapos deposit ulit. 😀

Good luck sa application! 😀

Hi so did you get approve?

Hi, question lang po…possible po ba na maapprove ako ng visa kapag wala akong bank statement..sabi kasi ng bank ko, ndi sila nag-issue ng bank statement for savings account..although kaya ko makapag-provide naman ng bank certificate..? TIA!

Hi, Tin. It’s strange that you are not given a bank certificate. Did you tell the bank manager it is for visa purposes? I wonder what bank it is? The bank statement is also the Statement of Account where in you will find your transaction history while the Bank Certificate is more of a formal one, a formal certificate bearing the seal of the bank indicating you are indeed a bank client for ____ period with money amounting to ______ for example. With your question, it is better you provide all the docs requested by the embassy.

Hi! there can I ask if I can apply on line for the visa thingy???

Hello po! im planning to visit korea next year but i have doubts with my average bank statement foe my application. But i’ll be travelling with my boyfriend & since he already has a visa since he was granted witj mutiple entry visa last year whem he vsisited. In this case, would it be better to pass the tickets that we will be travelling together and maybe his bank statement of account? Or do you have a better suggesstion? Kindly advise. Thanks po!

hello ms fehl i found it very informative and helpful tong blog mo, i was hoping you could also help me .in my situation, i have my sponsor in korea and wants me to study korean language so he enrolled me just 1semester (last for 3 mos.) so i will fall in C31 visa which is tourist visa.i am currently unemployed so i dont have itr,and coe. i have my bank account which just only 2mos opened. now i have gathered this req. my bank cert not less than 80k, my sponsors bank cert.sponsorship letter,, his bus.registration and itr i have also the Seoul national university admission letter and the school rgstration.would it be all enough??

VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDYING ABROAD

1. Application Form 2. Passport Original (6months valid) 3. 1pc Passport size colored picture 4. Copy of Passport First Page 5. Original & Copy of valid visa and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years 6. Philippines Last School Record Original 7. NSO Birth Certificate 8. Financial Supporting Document (if no scholarship grant) – Original Employment Certificate of Parents (issued within 30 days) – Original Bank Certificate of Parents/Applicant (issued within 30 days) : D2 visa (master or PhD) – amount should be USD 13,000 or more : D4 visa (Korean language course) – amount should be USD 5,000 or more *the amount may be changed if the applicant paid the tuition fee – Photocopy of Parents’ ITR (Income Tax Return) 9. Original Admission Certificate from Korea (issued within 3 months) 10. Business Permit of the University in Korea 11. Scholarship Exchange Agreement (For Exchange Student only) 12. Recommendation issued from Philippine School (For Exchange Student only)

■ Visa fee: Php 2,700 ■ Processing time: 5 working days

hello ms. fehl panu po pag 3mos. lng yung admission mu sa skul anung visa ang e bibigay sayu.?? kc pag d4 6 mos yun..

Hi ms fehl. Just want to ask po kung ano po pede kong ipasa na requirements im not employed. My bf is working in Korea, can i just use his documents like bank account etc? Since he is the one who will finance me. Thanks

Same here ! Please inform me how. Thank you

Same also me.. let me know if you have some info.. thanks. 🙂 have a nice day

Hi, I am a US immigrant currently staying on Guam. My husband is in the US military and he is currently stationed in South Korea. I am planning to visit him next year. I will be flying from the Philippines to South Korea, What would be the requirements or visa type I need to show to the airline staff or the immigration in the philippines to avoid delation if there is I need to present. Thanks

Hi po, I got my tourist korean visa laready..My possibilities pb n quqeustionin ako ng immigration?

hi miss. fehl, this is renalyn tanong ko lang po pwede po bang kumuha ng tourist visa kahit wala akong sariling bank account, pero i have a bf working in korea i want visiting there ang ipapakita ko po sana na bank account eh, yong sa bf ko ano po bang mas magndang gwin para mapbilis po ang processing ng visa q, wla din po ako itr, bank account and passbook. pwde po bang passbook, at account ng bf ko yong iprepresent q sa embassy please reply to my gmail reynalyn.0423gmail.com

please help me miss. fehl.

Please reply. I plan to go to South Korea within this year or next year. I finally got a job. So how much do I need to show the embassy how much I need to have? My main concerns are money. BIR. Tax return and show money. How much exactly. I have saved about only 20 thousand pesos only. Please help and reply. I need answers, because I read a lot but no one gave me the right answer.

The requirements for EMPLOYED individuals are posted above. Make sure yours are complete. There is no specific amount indicated for bank statement

Hi Ms. Fehl! What if po pag-mag-apply together with family, okay lang po ba kung isang original copy lang ng bank cert ng parents, then ung sa children po, photocopies na lang? Thank you so much!

original for each one

Omg! Me and my passed our application in Korean embassy, We completed all the requirements but all the requirements was attatched to my moms application, Tinanggap naman yung application ko kahit wala akong copy ng Bank cert and Bank Statement. But as you said i need to pass my own copy too? Why do they accept my application kahit wal kong copy nung BC and BS? Will i be rejected because of that? OMG help! We will get our passport tomorrow 🙁 hoping that there will be a visa attached ???

Hi po did u get a visa in korea ? I need help because my passport will release tomorrow and the embassy never called the office for verification.

Hi, Ilalagay po ba sa passport kung ilang days ako magstastay? Kasi me and my mom will go there this Christmas but she has to stay for 5 days for business purposes and I have to stay for 12 days. So my plan for Visa Application is I will put 5 days the potential length of stay. Kasi I’m worried that maapektuhan yung budget ko sa bank which nabasa ko sa ibang blog na nakadepende ung budget mo sa length of stay and baka magtataka sila bakit mauuna syang umuwi. Thank you.

Hi ms fehl I was invited by a friend staying there in korea. Is it enough an invitation letter for applying visa? I dont have bank acct but I do have a job but ni itr. Can u pls help me? I have an employment certificate. Thanks.

Hi, you need to submit original copy of invitation letter as mentioned above and the requirements for employed individuals (bank statement, COE, bank certificate, ITR)

hello maam fehl need ko po advice nyo apply po sna ako for tourist visa s korea boyfriend ko po from slovenia sponsor ko his working there…. wla po ako work ok n po b ung invitation from him pra s embassy need ko po help nyo thanks po

Hi Ms. Fehl 🙂

I just graduated last May2015. And i recently passed the board exam for dentist. I’m working in our clinic but the clinic is named under my brother. I have my TIN number na din. Complete requirements naman ako for the visa except for the ITR. I’m not sure lang kung under employed ba ako or self-employed 🙂 plan ko po kasi mag vacation on April 2016. By the time na mag apply ako on January, wala pa din ako ITR. Any advice po for my problem? Thank you in advance 🙂

I suggest you register your clinic under your name so that you have complete requirements as a Self-employed Professional.

Hi, I am currently unemployed but i do have a business pero sa wife ko naka pangalan. I am also working on side projects which gives me atleast 95k a month deposited directly to my bank account here in ph. pero i do not have a contract with the employer and i’ve been working with them for 3 years na since every month may bagong project. Wala na akong ITR as en employee pero yung business namin complete with ITR and other business documents. Can i still use it kahit sa wife ko naka pangalan? Will it help kung makakapag show naman ako ng proof that i can fund my self and my wife through my bank certificate?

Hi ms fehl…pls.help me po…i have a korean boyfriend po..my baby nren po kme 4months old…but hndi pa po kme ksal..plan po nmen pmunta ng korea just tour visit ng pamilya nya pra mkita po baby at ma register sa korea ang baby nmen..pls help nmn po if possible poba na mka pnta kme ng baby nmen sa korea..

good day Maam Fehl, i am currently working in saudi arabia as occupational therapist and my husband is a family driver. i just want to know if all requirements stated in your blog is applicable if we are about to apply in the consulate of south korea here in saudi arabia. thank you so much.

Hi, I got my bank certificate and statement today and planning to apply after my SG/KL travel (1 week after today). With that I need to withdraw a substantial amount in my account. Probably half of the current amount will be withdrawn. My question is, does the embassy call the bank to check the current balance if what is reflected in the certificate is still the same? Thanks!

Hi good morning. Ask ko Lang po Sana. If how many percent sure that I get approve on my application. I have bank certificate with 200k In it. I have a dti. Mayors permit and its.

Hi, I read a blog early this year that visa applicants who have been previously granted with OECD Visas are no longer required to issue bank accounts/statements. Is this still applicable since the new guidelines were released (beginning March 1, 2015)? My husband and I had our honeymoon in Japan last December 2014 and I just booked a ticket to Seoul to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. I’m planning to apply for Korean Visa in September/October. Thank you very much!

Hi Ms.Fehl, Ask ko lng po if what poh kailngng gawin if ung kukuha visit visa is a minor and d pa nagstart class nia.1st time nia po magtravel dun to visit her tita and d poh nia kamag-Anak ung kasama niang pupunta ng Korea.Pls.Help me kasi naguguluhan ako sa mga requirements nia.Thank you

Hello! Good Day~~ Im planning to visit Busan in Korea this October, but this will be my first time to process passports and visa, Im asking for help because I really don’t know where to start,. Im living in Bacolod City, Im working as Korean English tutor but I don’t have any bank accounts yet, my friends are just inviting me to come.

Hi Ms. Fehl Ask ko lang How to get a Double Entry C3 Visa? Same din ba un sa pag kuha ng single entry visa? at may bayad ba un? Lagi kasi ako pumunta ng korea.Hoping for your quick response. thank you very much

Hello Ms. Fehl Good Day to you ! You helped me a lot about getting Korean Visa for twice already and i am thankful to you! Anyway. I would just like to ask something to you ms. fehl and i will be needing your answer as soon as possible. Ms. Fehl I got my visa again last june 1, 2015. and i already went to korea last june 15 to july 4. The visa i got is C3 single. I just came back from korea last july 4, 2015. and my visa will expire on september 1 2015. Can i still use the visa and go to korea before my visa expires?

And also Ms. Fehl I heard that all the issued visa On march to june, Will not be effective for only 3 months, i heard that the visa will be effective for 6 months due to Mers Cov Issue in korea . Is that correct? Hoping for your quick response. thank you very much for you help 🙂

@aires if you are obly going to visit Jeju Island, it’s free. Take a direct flight going to Jeju, there’s a flight going to Jeju with connecting flight in Hongkong. Manila-Hongkong-Jeju but still be praised because the Korean immigration might ask you some questions.

Hi! I just graduated last May 2015. And I’m currently reviewing for the upcoming CE board exam this November. Ask ko lang po kung ano po ung requirements po para sa akin? I’m confused, kasi hindi na ako student and hindi pa ako employed. Hope you can answer me. Thank you! 😉

Hi po. If my COR does not state the email address of our HR Manager, will it affect may visa application? Thanks

Hi, okay lang kahit walang email adress ng HR nyo.

Hi po I would like to ask some questions regarding Korean Visa. I`m Ana Tiongson, Registered Pharmacist.

I`m working po as a Regulatory Pharmacist. My Salary is P21,000 net of tax. but sa ITR ko po dinideclare lang ng company is Minimum Wage so. P8,500/month lang po ako. Annual ITR- P102,000.

Ang plano ko po sana gawin is ideclare sa COE ko yung Salary: For Example; Salary: 8,500 Transpo Allowance: 6,500 Food Allowance: 6,000 para po maging P21,000.

Nagwoworry lang po ako kasi baka madeny ako. Tama po ba yang ggwin ko?

Hi I am married to a UK Citizen, we have a son, I am a Housewife and live here in Philippines. Me and my husband are planning to Visit in SK early next year Is it possible for me to obtain a tourist Visa?

Will really appreciate your reply.. thanks so much:)

hi ms fhel..we already booked a flyt po to SK on january 2016. This will be our honeymoon as we were getting married this year december. Employed po ako so mkkpgsubmit po ako ng mga requirements pero ang question ko po is pano po ung fiance ko.. seaman po kasi xa then by oct po ang uwi nya so it means unemployed na po xa kasi nkabakasyon po xa..wala dn po xa ITR since d po sila nagbbyad ng tax..ano po maiiadvice nyo sa amin para po sa pede namen submit for his requirements? thank you po..

Pwedi padin naman sya mag-apply. Submit his seaman’s book and current contract to prove na naghihintay nalang sya ng work but of course the decision will be from the embassy. Good luck!

Hi Miss fehl, I had a multiple UK visit visa and I had travel twice in England. I just got back in Philippines last June 15 2015. May I ask po sana kase I want to travel and visit SK this September, what documents do I need to provide? And I want my niece sana to accompany me, traveling to SK, (first time nya mag flight) she’s 22 yrs old and unemployed and not a student, dito lang sya sa bahay ksama ng nanay ko. Pano po kaya ang best namen n gawin para ma approved kame pareho in case mag apply kame. Anu pong documents kaya pede ko I provide para sa kanya? Pls… Reply….. Thank U po and more power…. Your blogs really help…

I just want to ask kung totoo bang pwde mag-appeal sa Korean Embassy once they refused your application? Nabasa ko kasi sa ibang forum at thread na meron mga umaapila.. May ticket na kasi kami, since promo, sayang naman kung mababalewala.

We’re denied kasi yesterday. Complete naman po ang docs namin, valid passport, COE, ITR, Bank Cert. (Incl Bank Statement and Passbook), we also went to Japan last April 2015.. The reason of denial is that we “failed to prove the purpose of entry.” 🙁

Hi. All embassies naman allow visa re-applications

Ma’am, naka pag appeal b kayo? Nadeny din kasi ako. Gusto ko din sana mag appeal.

Hi. Why were you denied?:) mag apply pa lang kasi ako..

Hi, were you able to appeal? My brother was denied, we applied as a family. All replies will be helpful, thank you!

We’re planning to apply as a family too. Hoping i could get in touch with you as i have some questions.

Hi Ms. Fehl I have few questions because i will be going to korean embassy this tuesday.

First Question: I travelled already before in SK last august 2014 and i got C3 that time. and on tuesday i will be applying again for C3 to go SK this june for 2nd time. . Is it mean that im a frequent traveller who can take the advantage of having 3 working days only to get the visa?

Second Question: With regards to the new added requirements, when my mom asks to her bank a bank certificate and a bank statement, they only gave one paper and the paper they gave to my mom.. its all there. the account type, balance, everything is there. will the embassy accept that even its a 2 requirements in one paper?

Third Question: Will i still be needing the photocopy of my mom’s passport because when i checked to the website of korean embassy there is no indicated photocopy of parent’s passport there. Just asking only because what my concern is that my mom and i are too far from each other and we just meet just yesterday for the requirements but without that photocopy of passport.

Thank you very much ms. fehl for your quick responses. I will be needing the answers because i already have a ticket and my flight will be on june. I want to get my visa asap. Thanks Hoping for your quick response. thanks ms. fehl. you’ve been very helpful for all people here since then. 🙂 ^^

Hi. Sorry for late reply here. I’ve been to Cebu and was away from my computer. 1. Frequent Travellers, according to Korean Embassy, are those who have visited Korea more than twice within 4 years. 2. I think the bank statement is the latest bank statement (debits and credits) for the last 3 months. Bank Certificate is a certified copy of the account (account type, account opening, balance and 6 months ADB) 3. I suggest to still bring a extra copies always

Hi Ms. Fhel,

I found your blog very helpful and i thank you for all your input. You might gonna help me since Korean Embassy doesn’t response in my email. My husband and i are planning to have a vacation on July this year, actually we do have our ticket already. My documents are already complete, but i don’t know what should an ofw will be presenting in applying a tourist visa? He’s working in New Zealand. I appreciate your help. Thank you so much!

Hi, same requirements listed above if you’re both Filipino citizens

Just found out your site really reliable and helpful for Filipinos who are applying for Visa. Like ko lang po sana hingi advise regarding what visa to apply nag pla-plan po kc kame ng mga friends ko mag tour this year in Korea and medyo alanganin po ako sa mga requirements since ang work ko as of now is homebased which is naka based po sa US and wala pong TAX na naibabawas sa salary namin. So in this case if ever na kuha po ako ng TOURIST VISA for employees wala po akong ITR na maippkita.. meron nmn po kaming family business but hndi po nakapangalan to me ung business. My other friends advised me na try po ung Tourist Visa for students since may kakilala daw po siyang staff from school na pede nmin hingian ng school certificate 🙂 hmm ano po kayang magandang applyan for Touris Visa?

I suggest you apply as Self Employed (freelancer) coz you are not a student. The embassy might still request for tax return because you are a self employed professional. Maybe you want to register yourself sa BIR first para ok kana and just submit sa embassy a copy of registration proving kakastart mo lang as SE-Professional.

Hi! Mag aapply po kami ng friend ko ng visa for SK. May additional requirements po ba siyang kailangan ipasa kasi po minor pa po siya and ang kasama naming matanda sa trip ay ang mom ko. Pati po hindi pa po siya nakakapag enroll because sa UP po ay july pa ang enrollment eh ngayong june po kami kukuha ng visa. Ako naman po ay nakapagenroll na sa UST pero wala pa po kaming ID. Ano pong dapat naming isubmit kung ganun? Thank you po

Good day, Ms. Fehl,

Ask lang po if required pa po b visa to South Korea if you are a US green card holder/ permanent resident in the US? I am still holding my Philippine passport. Please help. thanks po.

If you’re already a US citizen and you’re using US Passport, you can visit South Korea without a visa for 90 days or less

Ano po mga requirements kung senior citizens na mag asawa po ang mag aaply for visa? May invitation na po sila from korea, ano pa po ang dadalhin na ibang papers?

Is there any chance for a housewife to get a VISA to Korea with no employment, and business but has a sponsor to shoulder expenses for the whole stay?

Sponsors are her children and relatives in the Philippines.

ihave questions hope you can help me with

Im going to apply for the visa tom. im invited by a school in korea which we had MOU with…. in the form # 35, guarantor, should i put the School or my korean boss who will bw coming with me in Korea?

And our resort under our company does not have tel no. since telephone company cant put up any connections here. is it okay to just put my boss # in the employment certificate and in the form…?

Is the copy of the passbook enough? my bank statement will be released on tue pa.i have my bank certificate already.

please answer po…

Hi Ms. Fehl, ask ko lang po, anu po ba ang kukunin na visa kung 3days lang po mag stay sa korea??? I really appreciated your answer.. Thanks & Godbless po

Hello po! I recently graduated from college and currently reviewing po for CPA board exam.. Anong requirements po ang kelangan?

Hello po!!! I just want to ask po if we need to submit a travel clearance? My sister and I are both students. I’m 19 and she’s 16..Or we can secure a travel clearance after getting the result of our visa application? Thank you!!!

Good day ms. fhel,

my family, four of us, is planning to apply for Korean visa next week. we are applying as a family/group. Is it possible if we could just submit 1 original copy of the proof of income together with the other requirements?

or…Do we need to have 4x original copy of my parent’s bank certificate &bank statements? and complete individually all the requirements even we are going to submit it in one window?

Thank you in advance 🙂

Hi Sharmaine,

What happened to your visa application as a family? Were you all approved? I also have the same question at the moment (if I need to submit 4x original copies or just one set of requirements for the group application).

Hope to receive any advice from you. Thanks 🙂

I applied for SK visa as a family, there was 4 of us. I am the only one who is employed. My husband has a business but does not have ITR and other requirements so I declared him as unemployed. Unfortunately, he was denied. Only my 2 kids and I were approved.

Now I do not know how I’d travel SK without my husband.

Anyone has an idea on how to appeal?

Hello po!!! I just want to ask lang po regarding sa bank statement…since sinabi 3 months, so magpapass po kami ng 3 bank statements? For the month of January, Feb and March po? We’ll lodge our papers na po kasi bukas heheh thanks po!!!

Nope, it’s only 1 bank statement in the last 3 months. 🙂 Just tell the banker you need bank statement for SK Embassy, they usually know already what to give you.

Hello po! Thanks for replying! But the bank kasi is from the US so lahat po ng bank statements nila is per month..So pwede po siguro na ipass namin to lahat? Thanks!

Yes, if that’s the case

Hi there, quick question with the new requirements from the SK government on Filipinos traveling to SK. would that still affect the C-3 visa? my girlfriend is Filipino and lives in the Philippines. But i am here working in SK. I want to bring her here so that she can come visit, and be a tourist. She is not a student or has a job. Any suggestions?

Thank you in advanced.

I think it also affects the C-3 visa because the Filipino applying needs to submit some of the requirements mentioned in the new policy. If your gf has no job, request Certificate from BIR indicating she’s not paying taxed or she’s exempted

I’ve been meaning to travel to SK. However, just a month ago, the company that I’ve been working for decided to stop its operations here in the Philippines. I can submit all the required documents (bank statement/certificates included) but since I’m currently in between jobs, I don’t have any COE to provide. What are my options?

Get COE still as you’re applying as an employed individual

Isa po akong OFW sa Kuwait for 6yrs till now, paano po ba makKuha ng working visa for Korea, at magkano po ba ang placement fees. I want to work in Korea. Thanks for the info.

Hi ms. Fhel .. I will process my visa na po End of this month so .. Since I’m self employed.. Ready na po yung .. BUSINESS PERMIT , BANK STATEMENT , ITR ko .. Meron pa po ba akong kelangan na e-submit aside sa tatlong hawak ko ngayun ? Also I have all the requirements na sa bf ko na mag e-envite sakin sa Korea .. So pretty sure ok na yung mga requirements Nya .. I want to stay there at least 3 months and yung money ko sa bank is almost 200k na po .. Ok nakaya yan ? Please need your advice , Baka may Iba pa akong pwedeng ilagay sa mga requirements ko 🙂 I’m excited to process my visa na kasi .. Hehe ! Thank you have a bless day

Hi ms. Fehl, is it still okay to apply for a tourist visa as a student though it’s already vacation? Thank you.

Embassy would need school docs. If you can request the docs from your school, then it’s ok

Hi gud pm pano kung group visa frend and family ano mga kailangan. My 2 matanda pa mag tour lang ng 5 days

Hi Ms.Fehl, Need ur advice please… My american boyfriend want to traveL SK at sya po ang mag e-sponsor lahat ng expences ko to travel..rightnow He is in america and im here in Taiwan so paano pong proceso gagawin namin..at anong mga documents para makakuha kmi ng SK VISA..specially ako dahil sa PH po aq magpaprocess if ever.. Thank u so much.. Pls let me know soon.. GOD bless you

ASK KULANG PO KNG PWEDE GAMITIN YNG I.T.R CARD NUMBER NAGAMIT KO SYA PAGBAYAD NG TAX SA HOUSE MGA 1 YEAR PALANG NAG PAY DOON AT LITTLE BUSENESS LIKE SARI SARI STORE OKEY PABA SYANG GAMITIN….THEN HOW MUCH COST THE SHOW MONEY IN TOURIST VISA IN KOREA..OR KNG MAGANDA MAGPA GARANTOR AKO SA BF SA KOREA SYA MAG WORK ITS OKEY LNG BA BUT HIS FROM NORWAY?PLEASE REPLY MY ACCOUNT ..THANK YOU SO MUCH

Hi! I’m applying for a student visa this April. I have a concern about my parent’s support documents. My mom is an ofw, and she doesn’t have a bank account here in Manila. But she has a bank in her place of work. Can I submit my personal bank statement & certificate (which is where she sends money) ? Or should I include also her bank statement from her bank abroad?

Follow all the requirements under STUDENT VISA and you’ll be ok

Good evening po. May I ask if I can extend my stay in Korea for one day? I will be going back to the Philippines and we will be transiting at Incheon airport going to Manila flight. For example, I will be arriving in Korea at April 26 and I want to extend my stay until April 27. Do I still need to apply for Korean Visa? and if ever I will going to apply, I am still a student, Do I need to submit the requirements for students you have posted above? Thank You 🙂

Hi Ms. Fehl

I’ll be travelling with some friends in SK for an 8-day visit. I already graduated from college and taking up my master’s degree. But, I am unemployed at the moment. So the nearest qualification for my visa application is for students, is that right?!

The friends that I’ll be going with are all employed, aside from my parents affidavit of support, should I still ask for one of them to back me up?

My parents don’t have passports yet, are there any remedies for this? Because I’ve seen from some post that it wasn’t listed on the requirements submitted.

Yes, apply as student since it’s your best resort and you have school docs to support your application

Isa po akong home base Online teacher for almost 3 years,ang manager ko po ay isang Korean nationality,at ininvite nya akong mkapunta don at sya ang magbabayad sa lahat ng gagastusin. wala nmn po akong bank account at ITR ano po ba ang dpat gawin?

Please help me if what to do.Thank you!

Hi Ms.Fehl,

Ask ko lang po panu po if walang ITR. Dito po ako work pinas as freelance Inspector ang contract ko nasa hongkong so dun po nangagaling sahod. parang overseas employee ako, Un lang po problema ko ITR. may coe po ako at bank cert.. Mabibigyan kaya ako ng visa?salamat

You still need ITR coz you are a resident of Phil and you are earning outside the Phil. thus you’re required to file/pay tax

I don’t have ITR so i need employment certificate indicating na wala pa akong ITR, can any help me to make employment certificate.

Your employer will be the one to make it for you. 🙂

Hi ms.fhel..eto po mga requirements ko..COE but wlng itr kc wla sa min. wage..bank cert and bank statement..invitation letter from my korean boyfriend..COE of my korean boyfriend..photocopy of his passport and affidavit of fiancial support from my boyfriend..is it possible na mgrant ako sa visa?im confused..

I suggest you get a certificate indicating why you have no ITR or why you’re exempted from tax. Then I think all is good

Hai po ms fehl.:-) Ask q lng po. Ang GF q po ih gustong kmuha ng korean tourist visa. Since ang sister nya po ay nsa south korea and nkpag asawa ng koreoano knsal cla d2 sa pinas. Ang Gf q po ih contructual ang work d2 pinas ih dba po min. Wage lng ang contratual so wlang tax. Wla dn po syang back account or cert. So prang unemployed po ang labas nya. So ano po mgndang gawin kc lahat ng gastusin ih shoulder na po ng asawa ng sister nya. So ano po mbisang mga supportive documents pra mkatulong po sa pagkuha ng GF q ng visa po.. thnx po sa help..:-)

I suggest she still get COE and a certificate from the BIR indicating she is exempted from tax coz she’s a minimum wage earner.

HELLO po Miss Fehl ask ko lang po paano po pag walang bank account? OFW po ako sa saudi ngayon plan ko po mag vacation to korea on december … ano po ipe present ko para makakuha ng Visa? e wala po ako bank account .. hoping for your response .salamt

Maybe you can submit other docs indicating proof of funds

Hi, just want to ask, im a graduating student, and im planning to visit my US military boyfriend who will be assigned in seoul south korea this june 2015, im 24 yo. i have my parents COE, ITR, affidavit of suppor and bank account. do you think i still need to get my bf’s invitation letter, military order?? since my parents are the one who will pay for everything naman. and my parents are not willing to show their saving account so they provided me a new one but it only has 100k, do you think i have a big chance to be accepted and granted a visa?

thanks for reading my comment and help, 🙂

Yes, since your bf is inviting you, you need invitation letter and his military order, military ID attached too

HI GUYS!! I would like to THANK YOU MISS FEHL FOR THIS AWESOME BLOG. After reading your blog and end up stressing myself on what, where, how to get the requirements (for almost 2 months) to the point of losing my hope of submitting, and granting a visa. Because of this blog, I was able to find answers! AND VOILA! Last week, My Boyfriend and I decided to submit our application, and after that…WE WERE GRANTED A VISA! *paaaartyyy~* even if we are first time travellers..hihihi So, I wanted to share MY EXPERIENCE~

Well, I applied for a STUDENT VISA so here are list of requirements I submitted:

1. Application Form 2. 1 piece of Passport size colored picture 3. Original Passport 4. Photocopy of Passport Bio-page (page 2) 5. Original School Certificate 6. Photocopy of my School Assessment (this can also be the White form/Schedule or whichever form that will prove you’re currently enrolled in your school.) 7. Photocopy of School ID 8. Photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate 9.Affidavit of Support (in my case, from my boyfriend) 10.My Bf’s Bank Statement (original Copy) 11.Parents’ Passport Bio-page (photocopy) 12.My Dad’s Bank certificate and STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT(from his SSS savings account) 13.Certificate of Non-filing of Income tax (from BIR) (original copy) 14.(Original Copy) Certificate of Employment (My dad is a retired employee/senior citizen. I requested this from his past employer—the company where he retired)—-stating the he was an employee there from year 19xx-20xx…

Requirements for Certificate of Non-filing of Income Tax WHAT’S THIS?!>>>>NON-FILING OF INCOME TAX are only applicabe for INDIGENTS/SENIOR CITIZEN/RETIRED EMPLOYEES/HOUSEWIFE/EMPLOYED BUT HAS BELOW 6K MONTHLY INCOME.

NOTE: ASK the nearest BIR Office for requirements needed for this kind of certification. It’s really awesome if you’ll ask them first, the list below will only guide you on what, who and where to get it. It always depends on the BIR Office that you’ll visit and ask 😉 they’ll also ask the purpose of requesting such certification. 🙂 ALWAYS BE NICE TO THEM because they might interview you hahahaha LIST: 1. A formal letter to the District Head Officer and photocopy it for two (2) copies. 2. Affidavit, you can get this from the authorized employee in BIR—should be notarized, two copies (1 for father and 1 for mother)—-once signed and notarized photocopy it for two copies each. 3. Certficate of residency (you can request this at your baranggay hall stating that your parents are residents in the baranggay)—the baranggay may request for an updated cedula of your parents and/or YOUR cedula. Just be prepared for this and also don’t forget your ID because they may or may not require a cedula. In my case, I only presented my ID and my parents’ photocopy of passport as their ID. THERE’S A FEE—It depends on certification fee that your baranggay will ask from you. 4. IF REQUIREMENTS FROM 1-3 are ready, go back to BIR and present the Affidavit to the cashier and tell thedm you’kk need it for certification and 5. Buy documentary stamp (I paid Php 130) 6. SUBMIT IT! and wait for a few minutes and they will give you the certificate. 😀

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION *prepare an SSS Static Info of your mom/dad—in case the embassy will ask for it. You can request this at SSS Office. In my case, the consul did not ask for it since my boyfriend will be the one to support me in my travel. You might need this IF your parents will be the one who will financially support you of your travel. *In the AFFIDAVIT from BIR, you’ll fill up a particular blank wherein it will state WHERE does your parents get their income to sustain your family’s needs and etc.IF THE INCOME THAT THEY GET IS FROM (let’s say…) someone’s supporting your family aka BREAD WINNER…prepare an Affidavit stating that your family’s bread winner (an ATE/KUYA/TITA/TITO and the like~) been supporting your family and etc. You can also photocopy the latest remittance form or receipts or any proofs that will support the affidavit. *IF you have a bread winner like an ATE/KUYA who has stable job, you can request a photocopy of their ITR. prepare an AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT FOR THEM, THEIR BANK CERTIFICATE, BANK STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT, AND CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYMENT *ALL AFFIDAVITS SHOULD BE SIGNED BY THE AFFIANT, ATTORNEY, SEALED AND NOTARIZED. NOTE: These additional information will not guarantee of granting a visa. These are only supporting documents or infos IN CASE your parents are retired, cannot totally support you for your travel, if you are supported by other person and etc. BECAUSE EVERYONE SEEMS TO BE HAVING A HARD TIME ON GETTING AN ITR, BANK CERTIFICATE AND BANK SOA FROM THEIR PARENTS. THESE ARE ONLY ALTERNATIVE DOCUMENTS. 😉 I hope these would help a lot.

PS. From what I have observed the embassy/consul are kinda generous in granting STUDENTS a Visa because of the school documents that they will submit, because it only means that there’s a high chance/possibility that they’ll be back in the PH. BUT it WILL ALSO AND ALWAYS depends on WHO WILL FINANCIALLY SUPPORT OF THEIR TRAVEL IN KOREA. 😀

Yay, I’m so happy your visas got approved. Enjoy your travel to Korea! Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m sure it will help many people here. Cheers!

Hi ms. Fehl i and my swedish boyfriend will be going to manila but im employed i just want to asked how much should be the maintaining balance to my bank to be approved for tourist visa..?thanks

Hi ..pano pag meron lang akong employment certificate pero wala akong ITR ? Meron akong ITR but sa online shopping business ko .. OK nkaya Yun ? and need paba Yung ID ko sa tinatrabahu.an ko ?

Hi, if you’re employed and with a business, you must have an ITR since you’re a mixed income earner 🙂

Hello we kind of have the same situation. Did your visa get approved? Thanks

Hi mam. ask ko if possible mapprove . I am bank emplyee. I can provide bank cert of 150k-200k, marriage contract, Itr, coec. my prob is my Husband . he will end his contract as an ofw From saudi. I ask him to get a letter explanation re: tax exemption as u suggesteD Since end of contract sia pede nb ung certificate nya ng clearance/cert. of contract? Lumalabas kasi no work n na sya paguwi diba. Punta kami korea paguwi nya. But I already want to book ticket pra mura. What are our chances??? What else pede adtinal reqts?

Try to apply and see how it will go. 🙂 It will be a challenge with your husband since he’s no longer employed then. I don’t suggest submitting Clearance coz it’s not COE unless the embassy requested it. You can maybe submit Affidavit of Support indicating you will support your husband on your travel.

Hi ma’am,meron po ako sister in law sa sk,pwede po ba nya ako invite? At ano po ang mga requirements na kailangan?

seen in some article that if you have been to OECD countries like Japan, they will not ask you to submit a bank cert? is it true?

According to their site, “starting May 13, 2014, all Visa applicants with unused tourist Visa to the OECD member countries, will be considered as first time travellers, and thus, should apply at window 1 or window 2.

Only those who have travelled as tourist to the OECD member countries within 5 years will be exempt from submitting ITR copy and may apply at window 3 (frequent travellers).

For those who have travelled to Korea, only those who have visited more than twice within 4 years will be considered frequent travellers.

Hi question can i be considered a frequent traveller ? if i visited 3 OECD country within 5 year.. without submitting any itr

Hi Ms. Fehl! I am applying for my 4th visa to SK this month. And I just went to BPI to get a bank cert and bank statement. Problem is they can give ADB only for the last 3months not 6 months.. They told me it’s their format for bank cert. Will this be okay already? Thank you and God Bless po!

The embassy requires last 3 months record for bank statement but 6 months for bank certificate. I don’t know if that would be accepted but you can try since BPI mentioned it’s their standard/uniform format

Hi, if i will travel with my parents and i am still a student, do I still need to have the documents like copy of their bank certificate,etc.?

Yes, see the requirements for Students

If you have an official passport, is it still required to get a visa?

Hi ms.fehl,

Kumusta po? I just went back from korea po last feb. 19 as a single entry visa, and i need to travel again this march to korea. if i travel once po pwede po bang mag apply ng multiple visa? Bka mg trvel din po ako kc ng april, galing na rin po ako ng japan. kailngan ko po bang ilagay sa application that i am requesting for a multiple visa? Regards po sa document complete po ako, gamit ko pong bank KEB, nag request po ako ng bank certificate indicating ung account type, current balance , acc.date at 6 mnths average balance. Ang kso meron po silang sariling format, and ang bnigay po nilang statement of account e yung previous 6 mnths. Ang sbi po nila i coconsider na ng embassy un. Ok lang po kaya un? Walang nka sulat if kelan ako nag open? Pro ung statement of account ung previous 6 mnths .

Salamat po sa pagbasa at pag tugon.

I saw you’re very active in answering your readers’ questions here. So here’s my case:

I am going to SK with my friend. He is Filipino but is for 7 years now. We will be going to Korea from here. If he wants to apply for a visa here in Manila, he’ll need to submit the requirements the same as those in the Employed category. Our problem is, he will be resigning from his job before going here (he’s 19yrs old). Eh I called the embassy and the lady there said that everyone who’ll apply for a visa needs to have a job. Sobrang labo po ng case namin. And I don’t know kung maiintindihan mo po 🙁

Question po,

Any changes po ba after mabigyan ng visa, kailangan pa sila (embassy) i-notify? Or is it good to go once we have the visa? Ang plano ko po kasi i-apply na po namin yung visa namin, habang may work pa sya dun. At least may maipapasa kaming requirements ngayon.

And yung Visa Requirement exemption po na “If transiting only to SK and going to the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and with confirmed onward ticket to those 3rd countries”, ilang araw po kaya pwede etong mag stay sa Korea? Baka po bawal mag overnight? Kasi po kung sobrang komplikado nung magiging requirements nya, balak ko nalang po padiretsuhin sya umuwi na ulit ng Canada after namin mag SK 🙁

SK is very strict with tourist visa as a matter of fact they now require strict requirements starting March 1, 2015:

1. Certificate of Employment

– must include applicant’s position, date hired, compensation, address, office landline number(cell-phone number is not allowed), e-mail address.

2. Bank Certificate

– must include account type, current balance, account opening date, 6 months average balance (ADB)

3. Bank Statement

– original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months

4. Income Tax Return copy

– with personal tin number

hi mam,,im ofw here in hongkonb,,,plan q po mg tourist s korea this vacation ko s philippines,,,my vacation po aq 2 weeks i want to spend myb5 days in korea,,,wala po aq itr,,but i have a contract en visa n proof n need ko bumalik d2 s hongkong on september,,,

Hello po ms. Fhel .. Yung American boyfriend ko na mag sponsor sakin .. Pupunta sya dito sa Phil’s para tulungan akong mag apply ng visa .. Do I still need his invitation letter , or wla na yun ? Then meron po na kayung example ng invitation letter ? Please po . Need answer kasi first week sa April mag pa-process Naako ng visa 🙂

You need affidavit of support if he will sponsor your trip

hi miss fhel..i’ve been from Japan for a 2wks tour and planning to visit SK next month for a 5day tour also.,I just read in mofa/kr requirements for tourist that if you have OECD visa you’ll be exempt from submitting itr. and also they are asking now bank statement plus the bank certificate. How true is this Mam?.. Thanks and God bless. I have a little business by the way.

Yes, starting March 1, 2015 there you need to comply with their specific requirements. I will post the update today in the article above.

My family is planning to visit korea next year. If we apply for the tourist visa, do we need to bring our kids during the application of the visa? thaNk you

hi ms. fhel…thanks for giving advises/tips to those who wants to get korean visa. ask ko lang, my aunties are planning to visit SK on a group tour and they already have plane ticket and accommodation. Three of them are plain housewife, and their expenses will be shouldered by their other sister who has her own business. Do you think they can still get visa? Will affidavit of support, birth certificate (to establish their relationships) and my tita’s business permit, registration and bank certificate will suffice?

They usually travel as a group and have been to vietnam and HK together. Thanks

Embassy is strict but they can try that. 🙂

good pm ms fehl. may bago po reqt sa sk embassy. just saw the news fr abscbn. and wen i check d embassy’s website, meron pla sa “visa announcement” page na new reqt including bank statement for 3 mos. sa tuesday na sana ako mag pass reqts. should i go on kht wala bank statement? most kc ng money is dedeposit ko lng s mon. show money lng tlga. so kung bank statement baka ma question ung biglang paglaki ng money? need advice po! thanks!

That is starting March 1, 2015

Hello ms fehl..ask ko lang po im employed po but almost 3 months plng so i dont have itr..and now my korean fiance want me to visit in his place..what documents i need to get approved ?i had invitation letter and my fiance certificate of employment..and he will provide all my expenses..do i still need bank certificate?pls help me.

hi joan, as far as I know you still need to show your bank certificate(yun isang brother ko na nainvite ko he only have 15k in his bank pero na grant visa nya) yun isang brother ko na ini ininvite ko lately they are asking his bank certificate kaya pinag open ko sya ng bank kaso doon sa bank sabi nila they don’t issue bank cert.not unless 6months matured un account kasi yun din daw ang hinahanap sa pag aapply ng visa(di ko alam kun new policy nanaman un!) dapat daw 6months existing account daw yun bank certificate kaya we’re still waiting to matured his bank account. = (

hi!ask q lng if mag apply aq ng tourist visa meron b clang mininum for the bank certific8?ska ano po ba yung mga example ng questions s embassy?

hi fehl .. ask q lng po pg ininvite k ng korean frnd .. anu2 ung mga requirements n need ? .. need p dn po b ng itr ‘ employment cert. and personal bank acct.? .. or original copy of invitation and a copy of passport lang ?..

If you’re employed, yes you still need ITR and COE. Please see the list of requirements in the article above. God bless!

Ms. Fehl, sorry for being makulit. But I really need your advice 🙁 Thanks!

My bf n i are planning to go 2 korea. since he is a freelance photographer, he doesnt have itr n coe. only bank docs. question ko is, on your opinion, what will be better, a. ilagay nmn na ako mag sponsor s trip nya ( im currently employed) or b. magpasa sya ng sya ung mag shoulder ng trip nya kht bank cert lng meron sya? btw, do u think 100k is enough n nka deposit s acct ko assuming im sponsoring r trip? 5 days ang mggng stay nmn.

Hi. I think it would be better if you’ll sponsor him because he’s currently unemployed. 6-figure I think is ok and enough.

Hi Ms. Fehl thanks for your reply. Do I still need to make an Affidavit of Support? Also, will it be an advantage if we will show we already have roundtrip ticket & hotel accommodation?

You need affidavit of support if someone is sponsoring your trip and accommodation for you. Don’t buy tickets yet because those are not really requierments

Can I apply my visa a week before my travel date? or should I process it a month before?

You must process it a month before to avoid delays and uncertainties of time allowance

Hi, Greetings from Pandora Travel and Tours! We are newly registered company and first to have a client going in SK for 10 days and a quite confusing for us…She has her Italian resident and just got her vacation here in the Philippines. We read all the requirements for her to comply for the visa. Since she has no bank account here (Philippines), but has the means to show she is capable to finance her tour, what are the other requirements she must to submit for granting a tourist visa? Please advise.

Pandora Travel and Tours

Hi, Italy citizens don’t need tourist visa to visit Korea. I think they are allowed 90 days to stay without a visa

hi po. my bf n i are planning to go 2 korea. since he is a freelance photographer, he doesnt have itr n coe. only bank docs. question ko is, on your opinion, what will be better, a. ilagay nmn na ako mag sponsor s trip nya ( im currently employed) or b. magpasa sya ng sya ung mag shoulder ng trip nya kht bank cert lng meron sya? btw, do u think 100k is enough n nka deposit s acct ko assuming im sponsoring r trip? 5 days ang mggng stay nmn.

Hi Ms, Fehl,

Your blog is really helpful. I applied for out tourist visa last week and I got it yesterday. We were approved. Thank you for making this page. God bless.

Wow, congratulations, Syrene!

Hi Ms. Fehl!

Me and my sister are planning to go to Korea this April. so we have to get a korean visa na. we’re both student. i have a question for the parent’s financial support documents. Our father is a OFW in the middle-east. they don’t have ITR because OFW’s don’t have tax,right. he has the COE na,but is it okay if the bank cert. is issued sa begging ng month? and how about sa ITR,ano pwede ipalit sa ITR since OFW’s don’t have one.

thank you! 🙂

Since your dad has no ITR, he can make Affidavit stating he is not paying taxes per UAE law. Have the Affidavit notarized. That would help. 🙂

My brother and I are planning to go to SK for 5 days. My brother is not employed and I am working. Should I give my affidavit of support? We went to Beijing last year. What are the other documents he have to submit? Can I submit our documents together? Thanks

Try that but if he’s unemployed, they might still look for financial capacity and close ties like COE from job and ITR

Hi Miss Fhel. I do like to ask if there is exemption for applying a visa? I already have my confirmed ticket going to USA and I did have my US Visa .Transit lang poh and we just decide to stay for 4 days in Seoul Korea. As what I read poh kc there is Transit Ano poh the best na gagawin ko. I hope you can help me find answer in my question .Thank you so much God bless :).

Visa exemption applies to:

-If using Philippine Official and Diplomatic Passport.

-If transiting only and going to the U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan, or New Zealand. But must not stay beyond 30 days and with confirmed onward ticket to the 3rd country.

-If the individual has been to Korea for four (4) times within the past two years with a C2 or C3 visa. Or has been to Korea for more than ten (10) times already.

-If Nationality is among the list of those exempted from securing a visa.

Good day Ms. Fehl! This blog is simply awesome. I have read comments here na somehow pareho sa situation ko. I am a student. SITUATION: *APPLYING FOR A STUDENT VISA that the only problem is the PARENT’S DOCUMENTS (ITR, BANK CERT & ETC.) because my father is a retired employee and just started his pension. My mom is a housewife. *THE TRIP TO KOREA WILL BE FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED BY MY BOYFRIEND (all expenses as in ALL)

I have read it here too na kailangan ng AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT signed by Boyfriend and notarized. I have a question here, dun sa affidavit ang ilalagay ba dun ay “BOYFRIEND” or “FIANCE”? *Is it necessary for me to have a copy of his COE and ITR even if we will be applying visa together? *I understand na kailangan ko ng copy ng Bank certificate niya nabasa ko na kasi dito ehh :)*

I think I have enough money in my bank for 5 days stay (80k)?, can I use it since my parents doesn’t have any bank account?

Can we also show the return tickets and confirmation of reservation in the Hotel that we will be staying in?

Hi, just submit requirements for student. You don’t need COE and ITR. The embassy will be confused if you submit requirements not applicable for students unless they requested them. Put BF coz fiance is another thing 🙂 Roundtrip tickets and hotel accomm. are not really required

Hi Ms. Fel,

Why does Korean embassy requires college diploma for tourist (group) visa.

Hi Ms. Fehl. what if my mom is a widow and no work. What are the requirements for tourist visa?

This blog is really helpful! I have questions too, hope you could help me. I have completed some requirements for Student Visa. the only that I don’t have is the ITR of my parents and their Bank Certificate I already requested a Certificate of non-fiing of Income Tax. My trip to Korea will be supported by my boyfriend financially, so he made an Affidavit of Support. So here are my questions:

1) Can I use my bank certificate since my parents doesn’t have any bank account? 2) the source of my money in my bank account is from my sister abroad who are financially helping me—-Should I also use the remittance receipt? 3) Can I use my sister’s (the one who is working in Manila) ITR? and provide an Affidavit (stating that she’s been supporting me financially)—– as a supporting document? 4) By the way, I am a working student, I do have a TIN ID but I still don’t have ITR since I just started last November, but I can request to my employer to write a letter or affidavit the reason why I still don’t have an ITR, my employer is also willing to make one. 5) Which is better? to apply as a student visa or employee visa?

Hope you could help me! thanks! GEL.

Hi since you’re a student, you can show your sister as your financial support. Apply as student coz you are still one. It is a strong tie that you’re coming back. 🙂

Good evening miss Fehl! I worked in korea before, then nagtry ako to get a tourist visa last sept. ang mali ko di ko na attach ung dati kung passport, unforetunately i was denied and the reason was they were looking for more ties of you going back to the Philippines :[. Pero nagtry ako tourist visa sa japan na approved naman the day na madenied ako sa korean embassy, now i already travelled to japan and i have an EOCD visa. Ask ko lang po kung pwede pa ung business permit and mayors permit kung 2014 pa, kasi by March pa ulit ako makakapagpasa sa korean embassy, kakabayad ko lang kasi last august nag file kasi ko ng temporary closure sa business ko. Di ko pa narerenew ung permit ko, iconsider kaya nila yon? baka kasi madenied ako for the 2nd time eventhough Im considered as a frequent traveller. Thank you!

You need to show docs for your business. They require the latest year registration. Since, wala ka, I’m afraid you’ll get denied again

Hello po ms. Fehl, i have a question po ulit. i submitted my complete documents po last wednesday, the consul accepted it and chineck nya lang ng isang beses, then gave me the releasing date next wk. Wala po siya ni isang tanong, is that an indication na approved po ako? salamat po ulit.

It’s a positive sign I think. But pray still 🙂

Hi ms.fehl, i got my visa today. Thank’s a lot. May God bless u.

Congrats and bon voyage!

Hello po! I’m a student and my mom is an OFW so she can’t get her bank certificate since she personally have to get it from the bank, can I submit her Car registration instead of bank certificate? Thank you so much! 🙂

Hi po..just want to ask…im planning ti go in SK..andun ung sister ko na Ofw..ako mgfifinance ng travel ko..pero dun aq mgstay sa haus nila n provided ng amo nia…do i still need invitation letter stating n dun aq mstay…at wat p po need ko? Do i need to declare dat?

It’s not among the primary requirements for tourist visa for employed individuals. I think you may need the invitation letter at the immigration (airport) coz you need to provide there where you will stay.

Hi Ms. Fehl! 🙂

this blog is really helpful as some of my queries about the requirements for korean visa application are somehow answered. I am a graduating student, and my boyfriend gave me a trip ticket to korea as a graduation gift. My super problem right now is that, my Dad have no ITR, and I read here on your blog that the required documents, as much as possible must be updated. My dad is a retired teacher since 2005 (9 yrs ago) and since then he is unemployed therefore, he is tax-exempt, now, last November 2014, my father just turned 60 y/o meaning he is a senior citizen already. He also declared me and my mom as his beneficiaries. My mom is a housewife (tax-exempt too). So, I am asking for your opinion, if I could use my father’s monthly pension documets and etc…(SSS) instead of ITR? I don’t have any problem with his COE because we already requested it. The bank certificate, can we use his bank statement na pinaghuhulugan ng SSS (PNB) or should we open another account?

I have another option with this problem, by using my boyfriend’s documents as he is financially stable and capable naman. I would need an Affidavit of support from him stating that he will be the one to support me financially during our stay in korea. Another thing, I would like to know what is SSS Static Info, lagi ko kasing nababasa sa mga nirereplyan mo ehh, Does my boyfriend need it too?

Ms. Fehl, what should I do now? should I use my Dad’s pension documents or should I use my boyfriend’s documents?

It will really help me a lot if you could answer me. Thanks! God Bless you! 🙂

Hi. Requirements for students are the following:

1. Application Form 2. 1 piece of Passport size colored picture 3. Original Passport (should be valid for more than 6 months) 4. Photocopy of Passport Bio-page (page 2) 5. Original & Photocopy of valid visa/s and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years (if applicable only) 6. Original School Certificate 7. Photocopy of School ID 8. Photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate of an applicant 9. Parent’s Financial Support Document (COE, Bank Cert, ITR)

I think you can use your dad’s pension SOA (statement of Account) instead of ITR since he’s already retired. You can also request bank certificate of the account he uses for his pension. Yes, prepare Affidavit of Support from your BF in case they request it too. SSS info is only an option when the embassy requests it.

Thank you so much Ms. Fehl!! :)) Next month na ako magaapply ng visa~ wish me luck! God Bless you! 🙂

Thank you for answering everone’s concerns.

I just had my visa requirements for SK submitted this day (through an agency). It was complete. Itr, coe, letter of leave approval, bank cert etc. It was accepted by the consul however he had a comment that I dont have a guarantor and I am a first time traveller. Im also travelling solo. My claim date will be next week, Jan 27.

What are the chances of getting my application approved? Thank you.

Apparently they were looking for more ties of you going back to the Philippines. Good luck I hope you’ll get approved.

Regarding my previous message, My visa got approved. Thank you. 🙂

Great! Congrats! Pasalubong! 🙂

hi ms.fhel,

maybe you can help my friend.she is married to a japanese and been 3yrs n pblik blik sya s japan no work.and she is here in the philippines for almost 1 yr. unemployed din po sya dito s pinas? is she need tohave ITR? she is planning to visit this coming feb by her own .i am gladly thankful if you response quickly po.thank you godbless

I already replied for the requirements with this case. See my previous reply for your comment above. God bless!

Hi po ms. Fel, Greetings in Christ.

i have plan to visit in korea this feb, galing na po ako ng japan as a tourist within the last 5 yrs. Complete po ung documents ko except sa mayor’s permit under renewal po kc it will take 3wks bago ma release. Ok lang po ba ung dti at last yr business permit? Married na rin po pala ako sa korean nsa pinas po sya, kso di pa po ako nkaka pag cfo, thats why ang ibang documents ko single pa including passport, is it ok po to put married? If my documents is still single, or just put single? may nso na po kmi ng marriage certificate ni hubby kso di pa na register sa korea ok lang po ba i present?The purpose of visit is vacation or tavel leisure for 5 days, and ako po mg support sa sarili ko, ok lang po ba un ang ilagay?

Maraming salamat po sa tugon ninyo,

Godbless po.

You must apply following the status on your docs and passport. Know first your real status right now and complete the legality of your status. Then update your docs (passport, IDs etc) to follow your status. It’s always best to be consistent to avoid major problems.

Thank u po ms. Fehl. Godbless!

hi,maam gudeve,pwdi mgtnung?my kpted po aqo andun xa korea nainvite na po aqo 2 bses na tpus ngayun ung mama ko nmn ung ininvite nya kc d dw pwdi dalawa xa isa lng nag invite paanu po ba aqo mkakuha nang visa maam?or pwdi nya po ba aqo mainvite ngaun khit andun pa mother qo,?slmat

Hi Ms Fehl,

My family and I (4pax) was invited by a friend (OFW) to SK and we’ll be staying at her place this April. Will an invitation letter from my OFW friend help us with the application for tourist visa? Any possible additional requirement from my friend that may help us with the application?

My other concern is my brother who is not technically employed as he is helping my mom with our store. He does not have ITR but I will be financing his travel. Will a financial support letter from me would help? We plan to go and apply for the visa together will it bear any impact? Lastly, it is not our first family out of country trip but it is their first visa application and my second korea visa application. If this can be documented can it help his visa application?

Appreciate your advise. Thank you in advance.

Yes, invitation letter will help the application and it is needed if you will stay at your friend in Korea. As for your brother, show affidavit of support if you will support all throughout your Korean trip. Visa approval will still come from the consul 🙂 Good luck!

Thank you Fehl! Hopefully maging maayos ang lahat.

How did your application go? Was it all approved?

I have the same situation as my I will be financing my family in our Korea trip. We are 4 pax. My sister is currently employed. She will still pass her requirements but in addition, I will still declare that I will be financing for her in our entire trip.

Hope to hear from you. Thanks 🙂

Hi ms.fhel, Good day. .i need your precious help. .i have a korean boyfriend and he invited me to go to his place in south korea. .in chongju-si. .i want to apply a tourist visa. .i’m planning to stay there for 2weeks or 14 days. .since i haven’t tried applying any visa. .i am very confused of what to do and where to go..i am from cebu. .i am currently working but for 3months now and only minimum wage .less than 10k is my salary so i am excempted on tax. .but i have my tin #. .but my korean bf will be the one to shoulder everthing. .since i am from cebu s it possible for me to apply a visa here.?what are other requirements. .?and also i just got my passport last dec.28,2014, ,but it was issued nobember 6,2014, ,,my boyfriend wants me to be there next month. .would be so kind to help me. .please i badly need your advice. .i will be expecting it. .kindly send your reply on my email. . .thank u so much for any help that u may offer.. God bless and more power. .hope to hear from u very soon. .

Very sincerely yours, Jennifer”jen”

. .sorry for the mispelled words. Thank you for having a kind and gifted heart. .keep up good work. .god bless and more power. .

Hi. I am working but I don’t have ITR. Is there a way that I could still get a visa? Please help

If it’s your first year or time to work, have an official letter from your employer that explains it.

My husband is a seaman & literally been around the world.Specifically he had a SK VISA 2 years ago when he stayed there to wait for the ship construction to be done @ Hyundai Shipyard.We are planning to have a family vacation on Oct. SK.How do we apply for a VISA because my husband is still here?

hi Ms. fehl,

I have several questions regarding tourist visa requirement. Me and my friend are OFW here in KSA, we’re planning to visit SK upon the end of our contract on December. It’s stated that ITR is one of the primary requirement, OFW are exempted from tax. Are we still required to submit this or is there any alternative aside from ITR?, We’ll be using the COE which will be released by our prsesent employer, will the embassy honor this even if we end our service in our company??

Have an official letter from your employer stating about your Tax exemption in the country you’re working. That could help. God bless!

we have the same status at the moment (nurse in KSA, contract will end next year then will apply for a Korean visa). I’m actually searching for this info for a long time across the internet but I cannot find answers. please update me once your found answers to your questions. I’ll check on this blog from time to time. Thanks! 😀

May question lang ako if you have any idea about sa application requirements ng widowed and unemployed. Wala kasi sa website ng embassy so it would greatly help us if someone could answer me. I will be the one kasi to cover my mom’s expenses. I already prepared all the possible requirements for her like affidavit of support, marriage contract, death cert of my father, my birth cert., and our joint bank statement. Kaso I was able to get one copy lang ng COE ko, I am not sure kung pwede ba na one copy lang since we are going to apply together.

Would appreciate an answer po. Thank you!

All embassies require strong ties like employment. I think providing the docs you mentioned can help already and if your mom has land titles, existing pension document, that could help too

Thank you for your response po. I was able to submit her visa application together with my copy of birth cert, affidavit of support, and bank statement. Hopefully they will grant her the visa. hehe

hi ms fehl,

plan ko po kumuha ng tourist visa paguwi ko sa pinas galing d2 sa saudi, pero wala po akong bank account sa pinas, at coe lang mapapakita ko sa kanila pero babalik din naman ako d2 sa saudi after 2 months vcation sa pinas, ano2 pa po bang documents pwede ipakita sa kanila….

Your COE, payslip and bank account abroad

Hi ms fel! I applied for a tourist visa in sk last May this year.Its my first time and sadly i was refused. The reason stated in a piece of paper attached on my passport was failed to prove the purpose of entry to korea.I was so confused for being denied the visa since i’ve submitted all the required docs. I have a small business and submitted bankcert,itr and mayors permit along with other docs. Can u pls enligthen me what seems really the reason of my visa denial? Thanks.

What was your purpose of entry? Maybe they were looking for DTI registration as well

Hi ms.fehl. I’m a filipino student and wants to travel in Korea. My boyfriend’s family and friends want me to visit there. But the problem is, my parents don’t have any bank certificate etc etc. I hope you could give me an advice on what to do. It will really be a big help. Thank you so much.

Hi. Apply as a Student. You need:

1. Application Form 2. 1piece of Passport size colored picture 3. Original Passport (should be valid for more than 6months) 4. Photocopy of Passport Bio-page (page 2) 5. Original School Certificate 6. Photocopy of School ID 7. Photocopy / Original of NSO Birth Certificate 8. Invitation Letter & Copy of invitor’s Passport

You need to provide proof of financial support whoever who will support your travel and accommodation, pocket money etc. If that’s your Korean friend, submit Letter of Financial Support and Accommodation

Thank you Ms. Fehl It really helps me a lot. I was so worried before. I’ll start fixing my papers soon. Thank you again.

Hello miss fehl,

I just want to ask, my aunt wants me to have a tour with her in SK as my my graduation gift, but I still don’t have a job and my parents don’t have enough money in there bank account that could prove that we are financially capable to travel in SK but the thing is my aunt who will travel with me to SK is the one who will pay for all the expense of my travel what document, aside from my parent’s bank cert., could I send to prove that it is my aunt who will pay for my trip instead of my parents?

I’m planning to visit Korea, I’m a minor student and all my requirements are complete, let’s say I have a personal invitation from Korea Tourism Organization, and my passport will be released on January or February but I checked Korean embassy’s website and saw their new policy on passport validity; it says

“Please be informed that all visa applicants’ passport should be at least 6 months valid when applying for Korean Visa, effective on 2014.11.03. ”

And lastly, what if the invitation is from a Korean friend, she’s around 18 and is also a student, is there any requirement to support her validity? Thanks and God bless 🙂

edit: aside from original copy of letter, is there any other requirement to support her validity?

Hi Regine. I suggest you apply when your passport is already released because passport is one of the primary requirements. All travel overseas requires a strict at least 6 months validity. I think you have nothing to worry when you have your new passport already since you have all the requirements for your tourist visa application for students and your Korean friend is 18 already, your friend needs to send you invitation letter and a copy of her passport.

Hi ms. Fehl. What i mean to ask is:

1. This is my 2nd time to apply for visa coz i planned to go korea again on january 2015 for 2nd time. My first time to go in korea is last august and my first visa i got last august is expired already coz its only 59 days. Ang question ko po.. para po ba makakuha ulet ako ng 2nd visa… mag papasa ba ulet ako ng requirements na katulad nung sinubmit ko nung kumuha ako ng 1st visa nung august? O hindi na magpapasa? kasi nasa kanila parin naman ung documents na pinasa ko nung una ako kumuha ng visa. Thanks. Reply asap please thanks

And im a student po. 2nd time ko na kukuha ng visa.. tawag ba sa akin frequent traveller na? Once lang ako magtravel to korea everytime makakakuha ako ng 59 days free visa. Un lang po mga tanong ko thanks.

You are considered a frequent traveller if you have been to Korea for more than twice within four years. It is stated in their website. 🙂 http://embassy_philippines.mofa.go.kr/english/as/embassy_philippines/visa/announcement/index.jsp

thank you very much GEL.. it was so helpful 😀 just want to ask .. will i still submit the same requirements na sinubmit ko nung first time kong mag apply ng visa even i am frequent traveller already ? 😀

Yes you need to submit the docs I mentioned for frequent travelers (employed) from my previous comment

Goodevening! Hi ms. Beautiful Fehl! 🙂 Anyway thank you so much for the help! It was a success! I went to korea August 20. I got my visa August 18. Its because of you! 갑사합니다 ㅋㅋ

Anyway Ms. Fehl, i will have my 2nd trip to korea on January 2015. The visa i got last august was expired already. And im planning to get free visa again. Will i still need to submit the required documents again? the previous required documents i submit last august for my first visa, hindi ba pwede un nalang ? Frequent traveller ba ang tawag saken? I need an answer Asap! Thanks very much for understanding! 🙂 ill wait for the answer

Hi Kenne. You need to submit the following if you want to apply for frequent travelers visa. It will be advisable for you if you travel to Korea often.

* For Employees(frequent travellers)

1.Application Form 2.1pc. Passport size colored picture 3.Passport Original(6Mons. Valid) 4.Copy of Passport First Page 5.Original & Copy of valid visa s and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years 6.Employment Certificate Original 7.Personal Bank Certificate Original

* For Businessman(frequent travellers)

1.Application Form 2.1pc. Passport size colored picture 3.Passport Original(6Mons. Valid) 4.Copy of Passport First Page 5.Original & Copy of valid visa s and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years 6.Business Registration from SEC or DTI (Copy) 7.Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit(Copy) 8.Personal Bank Certificate Original

Just a quick question… I have a Philippine passport & employed. If I plan to visit Korea just for 3-4 days do I need to get a visa?

Yes, unless you’re going to Jeju Island

Hello Ms. Fehl, I was just hoping you could help me with my concern.

First off, I know the complete requirements for applying a tourist visa in Korea (employed).

So here goes, I got hired kasi December 2013. So basically wala pa talaga akong ITR as of today. Most likely it’ll be given to me sa January 2015 pa. yun lang talaga ang kulang ko, the rest of the requirements, I can provide. pero ang korea trip ko kasi is Jan 22-26 2015. do u think I would be granted with the visa if I’m only lacking ITR/BIR Form 2316? coz i called Korean Embassy and they told me it will depend daw with the officer who would verify the docs, a very safe answer. but i want to know if may possiblity ba n ma grant ako 🙂

Yes, there’s a possibility you’ll get approved. If your employment certificate and other docs are satisfactory. I suggest you also submit SSS Static Info to prove your employment record as well in addition to the other requirements

Good Day po. Regarding about the visa, what would be the requirements if ang employer mo here in PH will shoulder your trip? your response will be a great help po. Thanks 🙂

That would be other type of visa. This thread is about tourist visa. Yours will be working visa or business visa since employer or business is involved

Hi! Ask ko lang po. If invited po from a relative in SKorea? Kailangan pa po ba ng show money for a tourist visa. And Im still 17 palang po. Paano po yun? Thankyou so much

HI GOOD DAY I my wife and two kids ages 14 and 12 are planning to tour SK by April 2015 wve been to singapore and hongkong what are the visa requirements for family visiting korea. thanks

hi felh,,,, im a seaman and my wife is working in sk right now,,,, were married but our passport is all single only…. can i say i just want to visit my girlfriend there? as a tourist visa… tnx and more power

Honesty is the best policy 🙂

Hello invited to all ng sister KO na citizen na sa SK, xa na laht gagastus skin run as Korea klangan ko pa ba ilagay na my business ako? I have complte requirements na din thanks

Hi ask ko lang if its okay not to bring the minor on tourist visa application. I am applying tourist visa for me and my daughter. Kagagaling lang namin but ndi na natanggap application due to time constraint. Babalik ako tomorrow. Sabe ni guard pwede nman daw kahit hindi na dalhin si minor. I just want a confirmation thank you. Kawawa kasi si baby byahe pa kami from olongapo.

Hi, di ko masyado maintindihan ung transit tourist. i’m a us green card holder. balak namin mag bakasyon sa pinas at pumunta ng korea. kailangan ko pa ba ng tourist visa? balik kami ng pinas after ng korea, dahil flight namin is us-manila, manila-us. counted kaya un as transit?

Hi… nka twice n ko balik sa embassy dahila wala ako itr ng parents ko. Dahil senior citizen na at wala pla syang tin#. Binigyan me ng bir ng certification. Ok n ba un. Pls help nmn thank you.

Decision will still come from the embassy. Regarding the ITR, since they retired na, I think the certificates from BIR would support that too

My friends and I are travelling to Seoul in March 2015. We’re all employed and regular employees to our respective companies. One of my friends has a relative (Filipino) in SK who works there. Can we all use same invitation letter since his relative will accommodate us when we visit SK? We plan to stay 9 days there but can we just indicate on our application form maybe 4 or 5 days only? Because I believe your show money depends on how long you stay in SK. We don’t know how much money will be sufficient for 9 days to have our visa approved. If you don’t mind, can you provide an estimation you think would be acceptable to have on our bank account?

Looking forward to your response. Thanks and have a good day! 🙂

Yup, you can use same invitation letter but the info on the invitation must be true. Indicate all honest and consistent info or else you will be denied. You’re all employed, COE and ITR must be your focus not the bank account statement 🙂

Thanks for your immediate response! 🙂

Is there a high probability that i willl be granted a tourist visa if I dont have ITR. I have a business pero July this year lang nag start ang business ko and ITR is only applied and issued annually. I have my DTI and other licenses and even the Bank Certificate. Also I’ve been to Korea once.

I think you’ll get approved if they know the reasons why you have no ITR at the moment and you show them documents proving your reasons (ie: BIR registration)

Hello. I was able to book a promo flight to SK for August next year for me and my 2 college kids. I’d like to ask what if I dont have an ITR? I am a recent widow and my husband left enough to support me and my kids, and I have an online job for a US company for 7 years now but I dont file any ITR. Will the bank certificate and employment certificate be enough proof that I can support myself and my kids? Thanks!

Hi! I really think that your post is really useful. I just have some queries though. I am currently employed, an LGU casual employee in particular. But I have no bank cert, my bf and I are planning to have a joint bank acct can I possibly use that? Thanks…

I’m a government employee and I have a diplomat passport which I previously used when I attended a conference in Denmark. You mentioned that having a Philippine Diplomat Passport makes you exempted for securing tourist visa. Im planning to visit South Korea this December (personal tour). Do I still need to apply for a tourist visa?

Thank you very much and advance Merry Christmas!

I just wanna ask i lived in Australia for almost 8 years and I’m back to manila. I dont have job yet here in Manila but i want to travel to korea. I dont have bank account here coz in still with Australian bank account, ect. What should i do? Can my boyfriend write a letter that he will shoulder our korean trip?

hi po ask ko lang po possible na ma approve yung tourist visa namin ng anak if my husband work in korea e9 yung visa envited kami ng church of korea pinadala rin ng husband ko ang mga document nya i hope you reply i soon as possible

It depends upon the consul’s decision. If you already submitted the complete docs, you have nothing to worry

hi po 🙂 im planning to go to korea with my cousins before the year end but im newly hired and i already talked to my boss they can only give me a certificate of employment. anong pwedeng ibigay instead of itr/form 2316? thank you

Good day te fel, ask ko lang po kung, may possible na ma approve yung visa ko kung ang mga requirement ko n ipapasa eh ito lang po bank certificate COE pero walang itr Certificate of land title (owned) Tourist visa po for xmass vacation dis coming december 2014 Walang invitation letter o kelangan pa po yun??? I have friend po kc na koreano dun.. Dun ako s kanila mag spend ng xmass vacation.. Salamat po te fel..

You need the invitation letter of your Korean friend since you will stay on his place.

Hi ms. Fel. Ask ko lang po pano po pag walang maprovide na diploma or tor and unemployed po, pero ang gagastos po ay relative ko. Kasama din po sa trip yung relative na yun. Ano po ang dapat gawin? At mga chances na maapprove ang application. Bale po, 15 po kami na ppnta ng SK. At issponsor po ako ng tita ko.

Nakapagtravel nadin po ako, last year sa hongkong macau. Pls po sana magkapagreply kayo. Thanks.

H! Ms. Fehl,

Ask q lang if Ok ung docs q. I have ITR(2013), COE (contractual for 3years), Bank Cert. (80k)?

And then ask q lang din if pwede ba magpunta sa embassy for our application isang representative from our group since we lived here in Mindanao? Thank u po.

walo kaming lahat na magpunta sa SK.

hi po. i would like to know if may validity po ba yung bank certificate and COE?? paano po if i got it issued last month.. valid pa rin po ba yun this month?? thanks

It’s always better if the date of issuance is close to the date when you applied for visa. Within the week is great

Good day! This is a wonderful article and thread that contains a lot of valuable information. I am a third yr law student and my husband is working as an OFW in korea. We have a 4yr old child and we are planning to visit him in Korea this summer.

My question is do I apply as a student or as a housewife? And what are the requirements for a minor child since I plan to bring our son too?

I would really appreciate your reply miss Fehl. Thank you in advance and God bless you.

Hi Miss Fehl.

me and my Gf want to go SK Im just hired last Sept 1,2014 i have a COE but project base only we have a ticket jan 14 to 18,2014 travel date im girl friend have a stable job and no prblem for money what would u suggest to me to aprove my visa tnx a lot..

Just bring the documents required (see above article). If you were only hired recently, have a letter from your company explaining about your ITR

Hello Ms. Fehl, I’m a housewife po my husband is working in Korea OFW, my Korean friend would like to invite me and willing to submit all needed requirements. I do teach online and my company is Korean but I dont have ITR and COE can be provided not sure if its acceptable…any advice po? plan to visit feb 18-20 for holiday vacay

Tourist Visa Requirements for Filipino Housewife

1. Application Form 2. 1piece of Passport size colored picture 3. Original Passport (should be valid for more than 6months) 4. Photocopy of Passport Bio-page (page 2) 5. Original & Photocopy of valid visa/s and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years (If applicable, and Korean Visas will not be counted) 6. Husband’s Original Certificate of Employment (with contact number/s & address of company and date of issue) 7. Husband’s Original Personal Bank Certificate (NOT Bank Statement) 8. Husband’s Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316 9. Photocopy of NSO Marriage Certificate

•If personally invited by Korean : Invitation Letter & Copy of invitor’s Passport •If invited by Company in Korea: Invitation Letter & Copy of Korean Company Business Permit

is it bank certificate in korea IBK or here in the Philippines? if have all the documents do you think ma grant ang visa q po kht hosuewife lng aq?

hello po my format po b kau ng invitation letter?thanks

Hi po what if ang asawa po ay japanese and nag stay po Sa pinas ng almost 1 yr. tpos unemployed po ako do I need to have ITR .? I’m planning to visit Korea this year po by nxt month.what are the requirements do I need to provide.? 3 yrs po ako pblik blik ng pinas at japan Pero not working..hope you can helps me.thanks need your reply ASAP ..it will help my friend if you reply me ASAP .thank u

Follow the requirements for Spouse and since you visited Japan, it’s an OECD country. Submit the following:

1. Application Form 2. 1piece of Passport size colored picture 3. Original Passport (should be valid for more than 6months) 4. Photocopy of Passport Bio-page (page 2) 5. Original & Photocopy of valid visa/s and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years 6. Husband’s Original Certificate of Employment (with contact number/s & address of company and date of issue) 7. Husband’s Original Personal Bank Certificate (NOT Bank Statement) 8. Husband’s Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316 9. Photocopy of NSO Marriage Certificate

Gud am po.what if wala po hawak ng ITR ,bank cert ng asawa,employment cert ng asawa kse the usual po Hindi daw pinphwak s knya ang mga important papers o personal n gmit ng asawa Nya…?MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE GLING NSO LNG S PINAS ANG MERON SYA THEN WLANG ITR YUNG PINAY KSE WLANG WORK OK LNG B N PASSPORT, BANK CERT,Marriage certificate from NSO LNG Meron ok npo b yun as requirements or khit tin number lang khit wlang ITR? What do you think po.slmat ..I hope you can give us advice

My sister, friends, and I will be going to SK this November. But my sister only does buy and sell of clothings/goods. And she could only provide her bank certification (no COE, no ITR). What can you advise?

I advise she register her business in DTI so that she’s documented properly

I need your help too. I will apply for tourist visa. I am a student. Both of my parents is not employed.

What other alternative documents na pwed ?

Hi! I need your help. I will apply for a tourist visa. I am currently enrolled in a review center and short term school. Im not employed but I earned money on my online work as a freelance independent contractor. I already have a certificate of earnings via online from the website, 3 bank certificate from different bank, school certificate, and other requirements. The problem is I dont have an ITR to provide as I am working as a freelance online. Also, my father dont have it yet bcoz he was just hired weeks ago. I am applying as a student. I’ll go in Korea for a tour by december with my friends.

Is that fine? what advice you can give to get my visa be approvd?

Hi Ms.Fehl,goodafternoon…ask kulng po kung ano need na requirements going to korea.Im still a student and dont have COE and ITR its okey po ba if i used my Bf documents as he is the one who support me financially.pwede po ba makahingi ng help sa inyo..maraming salamat po.

1. Application Form 2. 1piece of Passport size colored picture 3. Original Passport (should be valid for more than 6months) 4. Photocopy of Passport Bio-page (page 2) 5. Original & Photocopy of valid visa/s and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years (If applicable, and Korean Visas will not be counted) 6. Original School Certificate 7. Photocopy of School ID 8. Photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate of an applicant 9. Parents’ Financial Support Document – Original Certificate of Employment (or DTI or Sec and Mayor’s Permit) – Original Bank Certificate – Photocopy of ITR or Form 2316

•If personally invited by Korean : Invitation Letter & Copy of invitor’s Passport

Ms.fehl thank you so much for the information..it help me a lot…have a nice day po ☺

Ms.Fehl nakalimutan ko po pala sabihin,what if po walang any document ang parents ko pwede ko po ba gamitin documents ng Bf ko as sya naman po nag support sakin financially.pero meron po ako bank account.ano po pwede gawin.

Yes, as long as your BF will submit documents proving his financial capacity and financial stability

Thank uou so much miss fehl…

Hi. Can anyone help me please. I am planning to visit SK next year and will be staying for 5 days. I will be traveling with my boyfriend but he still don’t have his ITR since he just started working this month. What will I do if he don”t have his ITR?

Certificate of Employment stating salary and position would help and also source of funds such as bank statements

Thank you Ms. Fehl. Pwede po ba mag attached na lang kami ng letter, explaining kung bakit wala pa syang ITR.

Yes, that would help so much

ms. fehl, my time limit po ba ang validity ng bank certificate? what if po makakuha agad ako ng bank certificate, then is it still valid if mag apply ako ng tourist visa sa embassy after two weeks? another one po, do embassy made a call to the banks to confirm the amount of money indicated in bank certificate?

Thank you for your assistance.

Hi tanong ko lang po plan ko kumuha ng visa kapatid ko na nasa qatar ang magiging sponsor ko. Meron siyang CoE at Bank certificate wala lang itr kasi walang tax sa qatar. Pano po yun? Tsaka kailangan din padala original na copy?

How about if I am new on my work and my ITR is not yet issued to me like the previous year ITR..

hello po, I’m planning to apply for a visa with my mom and 14 y/o brother, my mom doesn’t work pwede na ba sya madamay sa requirements ko?

MY PLAN KSI KMI NG FRIEND KO NA MAG TRAVEL SA SK FOR 1 WEEK LANG,,MY INVITATION NAMN KMI FROM MY KOREAN FRIENDS PROVIDE NILA ACCOMODATION AND OTHER STUFF. REGULAR EMPLOYEE NAMAN KMI..NAKA TRAVEL NDN KMI SA IBANG BANSA PERO WALA NGA LANG VISA..NOW WANT NMIN MAG TRAVEL SA KOREA UN NGA MAY VISA..U THNK PO BA MAKAKATULONG BA UNG NASABI KO PARA MA APPROVE?? REGARDING SA BANK CERT OK LNG NMN DIN UNG SAVINGS NAMIN NDI NMN GANUN KALAKI..UN KSI INIISP NMIN E BAKA KSI MA DISAAPRV KMI SA BANK CERT..TNX SA REPLY PO….

If you have COE and ITR, you’ll be ok

May I ask if in case the application is as a family should we need to produce original of certificate of employment, school certificate (for kids) for each of our papers?

hi, stumbled upon your blog. you see, i just got back to the philippines about 4.5 months ago(was a US immigrant) and i’ve been working online for 5 yrs already for a foreign company that is not taxed/not registered in the philippines, thus me having no ITR. (and i’ve been here for 4.5 months only so no ITR, really) do you think i’ll be granted a korean visa? i’m a bit worried because i’ve no ITR and my work is so flexible that i can work anywhere as long as i have my laptop. planning to visit korea on december for sightseeting sana. thanks

I think it would help your application if you show them your past documents when you were in the US because they will surely ask about your job and your source of funds

Hello pol. How did your application go through? I’m also working online and just like you, I can work anywhere as long as I have my laptop. I’m a bit worried if magpass ako na walang ITR. For the certificate of employment also, makakaprovide naman po ako pero I’m doubting if acceptable kasi outside of PH ang company. I hope you reply. Thanks!

Hello. te fel is there a required specific amount of slary nid for applying a tourist visa because my slary is below minimum wage and it will appear on my itr. my sister is permanent resident of korea thank u po:)

What is important is you have a regular job. 🙂 Since you have COE and ITR, you don’t have to worry much

hi te fel, ask lang po kung pede na yung requirement na Bank certificate 100k+ Invitation letter from korean Certificate of land title Walang itr at coe.. Stay only for 5 days Para manood lang ng incheon asian games bago matapos sa october4

Salamats po

I think you’ll be ok if the land title is named after yours.

te fel eto po meron ako n requirements tour for 5 to 10 days sa korea BANK CERT 100k cert land title owned invitation letter korean walang itr at coe thanks po, 🙂

Hi po, I am working now in Qatar, and im planning to go korea as tourist. I would be grateful if you can give me more information ms. fel… thanks po

Hi,would it be posibble to apply a tourist visa second person?, am recently in Mindanao.have a wonderful day.thanks

I am a contract worker here in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. My ticket will stop over in Korea arriving 6:25 a.m. and connecting flight @ 8:35 p.m. the same day going to Philippines. Do I need to get visa if I will go out? thank you.

Hi fehl, ive been a frequent traveller 3years ago and that time i was employed and got a previous visa stamps as well from uk and france before. I know its hard to apply for a tourist visa esp. If your unemployed, but except from my personal savings acct.,what if my travel will be sponsor by my relatives from japan or abroad what will be the requirements needed? Thanks

Would like to ask for your advice. I’m planning to get a Tourist Visa to visit South Korea this year. I’m currently employed in one of the Resort in Cebu. In regards with the requirements for Employed Applicants, the bank that I’m using right now is the one provided by the company I’m working with. Will it be okay? Or do I really need to provide another personal bank account? And If so, any specific amount to show? By the way I will be travelling with my friend and this will be an all expense trip by our Korean Friend. She’s the one who invited us also.

Hope to hear a reply soonest 🙂

I think that is OK as long as you have the complete requirements like ITR and Certificate of Employment, invitation from your Korean Friend, his current job and status, those would help the visa visa application

Do you think it’ll be fine if the contact number on the COE is an overseas number? Coz my sister is working in the Philippines but their HR is located in Australia, that’s why.

And for the “Address and phone number in Korea” part on the application form, is it ok if we’ll just write “undecided”?? coz we currently haven’t booked/reserved a place on a hotel/guesthouse in Korea.

I think it’s OK, what is important is she’s employed. If you have no booking yet, put there “hotel booking to follow” instead of undecided coz that sounds doubtful

hello, me and my wife are planning to visit south korea this coming december 25, 2014 to jan 2, 2015. what month can we apply for a tourist visa? since me and my wife will be travelling together as we usually do every year end, can we face the consul together during the interview or will we be called separately when we apply for a tourist visa? we’ve been to most of asia like malaysia, singapore, thailand, hong kong, macau and japan.

hi miss fehl ttnung ko lng gsto ko sna mag tourist sa korea paanu kaya asawa ko working in korea ngyon gsto ko pmunta dun pwde ba ko mag apply tourist visa kht la ko invitation anu ba kailangan ko mga req.pls..send ur answer in my email add.thank u so much…

miss fehl.ndi ko mabasa comment mo pwde ba pa email nlng salamat

Hello Fehl, we are not even paying any tax here in UAE. Tnx

That would be fine then. Just tell the consul about it

How about for the OFWs like us? we dont have ITR. What do we need to present to them instead of an ITR?

Use your latest tax form you used in the country you are working instead.

Hi Fehl…I’m currently working home based. I can request for COE but the problem is with the ITR. That’s the only requirement I can’t provide..any idea or supporting documents that I need? Is non filing ITR cert ok? Please help 🙁

Also..if I’m supported by my Dad..will that be ok?

If you have COE, they would surely ask for ITR.

Hello. I am an OFW here in Abu Dhabi, UAE. I am planning to visit Korea next year with my Girlfriend on our annual leave. Regarding the requirement, what are the things we need to prepare since we are OFWs? We don’t even have ITR. Thanks

Hello Ate Fel! Thanks for the very useful info above. I just want to ask lang po. I have a concern about my korean visa application cos I don’t have ITR yet. I am a fresh graduate last 2013, and just got employed January this year so technically wala pa talaga ako nun. But I have COE and bank statement for sure. How likely po kaya yung visa approval ko? And what other documents can I submit as an alternative? 🙂 Thank you.

You can request a formal written letter from your employer stating the reason why you have no ITR yet (mention you are already working for 8 months in that company). That could help 🙂 But the final decision will be from the consul/embassy

Hello te’fel ask lang pwede naba bank certificate at invitation letter lang ng korean.. Wlang itr at cert of employment???

They are strict so they need to know that the applicant is currently employed so they need ITR and COE

elow…all my requirements were already complete but i have a doubt about my Bank Certificate since i have only 55k deposited on it…it is enough to convince the embassy that I can fund my 5-day stay in Korea?

If you’re alone and you have no one in Korea who will help you, yes that amount of money could be not enough for 5 days.

Hi mam. Government employee po ako since 2010 pero exemptd po kmi s BIR kc job order lang po ako. Ngaun po kaaupdate ko lng po ung BIR ko last day at sinabing hnd ako mbi2gyn ng ITR. Un nlng po kulang s requiremnts ko. Any advice po? My invitation letter po aq galing s company ng fren q, xadno gbstos ng lahat. Pls reply mam. Nid to go in sept.thnx mam

Show your Certificate of Employment and a formal letter from your employer/manager with company seal explaining about your job order and ITR exemption. I think that would help. Don’t forget to submit the invitation letter too

hi ms. fehl. i am also a job order employee of the local government and i have no ITR. we’re planning to go to SK together with my gf and siblings. we doesn’t have any invitation letter. but were sure that we can support our stay there, my dad is a seaman and he will sponsor our trip. please advise me on how can i get SK visa. thank you much!

The embassy is so strict. If you’re employed, submit Certificate of Employment with the company seal and authorized signatory. If you don’t have ITR, perhaps you can have a written letter from your Local Government Head stating you are bonafide employee and a decent person. Since your dad is sponsoring you, it’s helpful he write a formal letter too indicating his sponsorship in your trip. There is no guarantee though your visa will be approved. Good luck and I hope you return here and tell us if you got it 🙂

Hi Ms. Fehl. I have Complete Requirements Documents already for Tourist Visa For Students. And I am planning to pass all those documents tomorrow (August 4). I just worry about my mom’s documents that I will pass. Her Bank Certificate/Statement is july1 to july31 only. Then her ITR is not updated. Then her original updated DTI business permit lost so I just have here the photocopy of that lost DTI business permit. But I also have here her ORIGINAL DTI Business permit but its not updated. Is it okay? Will the consul accept it? Actually I did a wrong turn. I booked a ticket already on august 13 because my korean friends gave me a wrong info that I can go korea for free without visa kasi 5days lang naman ako. But its not true. The problem also is I booked a ticket. So if I pass tomorrow.. I still have chance to get visa before my flight. 5working days

What is my concern is the Documents of my mom? Is it okay??

I need your reply as soon as possible. Thank you for your kind consideration. Thank you. Gomawo. ^^

The DTI permit must be updated and not expired. ITR last year is the recent so it’s OK

Hi ms. Fehl. Okay lang po ba photocopy ng DTI business permit? Kasi po nawawala ang original copy ee.

They ask for original. Why don’t you request another one in DTI

Hi there fehl good day! Ms fehl may i seek you advice pala if it would be alright for my pinsan to prepare (aside from the standard documents)his COE from our company(1month palang) + 2013 ITR(previous company) + his own Bank Cert + visa app form(with me as sponsor) + the affidavit of support& guarantee(i am the sponsor) + my own financials(my ITR+bank cert)? I am not sure as to the documents that ill help him to prepare. yung pinsan ko was just hired last mid of june pero may trabaho siya ng 2013 and nagresign ng april. Again thank you in advance for your time on my inquiry=)

I think it’s OK as long as your intention is real, the same as your current work and financial status

I wish I get a tourist visa though 🙂

Hi Ms. Fehl! I’ve been to Korea once as a tourist and I am wondering if I am eligible to apply for a multiple-entry visa? Tnx! More Power!

I already pass the invitation letter ,military order and I’d of my uncle and I already submit also my school certificate because I am a fresh graduate just to visit my family in Korea ..all of my parents document like BANK CERT ,EMPLOYMENT CERT AND ITR are in the embassy today ! I need answer please if it possible that my visa will approved thanks 🙂

You don’t need to worry coz your documents and requirements seem complete 🙂

Thank you but instead of diploma I submit only my the certificate of graduation because the rules of our school 1year after the graduation we can get a diploma

Hello I am applying for tourist visa and today we already submit all the requirements that embassy needs …I’m just wondering if it is possible that my visa was approved? I have my sponsor my active military uncle stay in Korea right now ..please I need help if it possible that they will approved my visa ? Thanks

I’m currently working in Singapore for more than 3 yrs now. We are planning to visit South Korea early next year. My wife is a plain Housewife means no ITR and without Bank Certificate, we are going with our daughter also. My plan is to apply the Visa in the Philippines during my vacation, what are the other requirement I need to provide since I’m OFW and I dont have ITR. Thank you.

Use your ITR and COE in Singapore and apply for family tourist visa, pass all the requirements

Thanks for the advice. May I know the process and requirements on the Famil Visa Application? 🙂

There is no specific family visa like other embassies offer. What i can advise is let you apply as employed individual, your wife as a wife and your child to submit the requirements for current student

Thanks for the info, appreciated. 🙂

Hi fehl, good day! may i seek your advice regarding sk visa app.

im currently employed at our family business and i am treated as an employee and thus have to prepare a COE, and even my support documents like my payslips and itr are signed by my mother, the general manager. our business is registered under her name.

may i ask how will this affect my visa application. i have my bank cert at around 100K and i have sought this path to visa app instead of the businessman procedure since the business is not in my name. thanks in advance.

If you have ITR and COE, I think that’s not a problem. Pass SSS Employee Static Info, that would also support your proof of employment.

Fehl thank you very much for your advice. Fehl may i also ask for your advice because i have a cousin who was employed 2013 and resigned last april 2014. he has itr(from previous company 2013)and bank cert. our company hired him this july 2014 and will issue coe, although since he is also unemployed, is it possible for me or my mother to sponsor him on our application?how can we improve our chance of getting a visa. thanks fehl.=)

If he is really employed by your mom’s company, then why not. Honesty is the best policy

Im working as a full time networker and i only have 150k in my bank accnt. If i apply a tourist visa in SK,is there any possibility i can get a visa there? O kelangan p ng certificate ng networking company n pinagwoworkan q as a member?

Pls help…tnx

Kailangan nila.. Kasi ang pinaka.important sakanila is yung may itr, certificate of employment and bank certificate mo.. 🙂

Pano kung hindi aq makakuha …ive been to Australia in 2010 got a multiple entry for 1 year..I stayed there for more than 3 months..then ive been to Vanuatu island for almost 4 months, Singapore 4 times then in Bali Indonesia 3 times..I just recently came back from my 10 days holiday in Bali.

Hi, I’m Rhoda Laya, Filipino. I’m staying at Macau at present waiting for my working visa in hongkong. My employer (to be), is going to South Korea on August 6-10 for a Stamp Exhibition and he wants me to go with him to the said exhibition. Questions are: I there any possibility I can get a visa to South Korea? Any one can help me. .thanks for the help in advance..Looking forward to it Rhoda

You need a tourist visa to South Korea. There is always a possibility of getting approved or getting refused a visa. Just complete your requirements and you will be approved without hassle.

Hi, im not a student or employee at this time. Gus2 q po magtour sa korea, ano po kaya ang pde qng mga ipasa na requirements? Thanks sna po masagot asap.

It’s very hard to get visa approval if the applicant has no regular job at present coz they require financial capacity and proof you’ll return to the Philippines. If you can show them that, then you can be approved

Yes! That’s true.. Ako nga may invitation letter na, itr at bank guarantee ng mag.i.sponsor saakin..hindi nila tinanggap application ko then nung second time pumunta na mismo yung nag.s.sponsor saakin still hindi parin tinanggap yung application ko.. 🙁

hello, some questions i need an answer.wat if i have invitation letter? invitation letter should be notarized in korea? what are the requirements for the invitation letter i need to submit? and last2 years ngwork ako sa uae tax free. ung current work ko nmn po kakastsrt ko lng last jan 16 so wala pa itr n pf maibgy sakin. wla po ako mpresent n itr from last year but i have my previous job n my itr aq last 2012 pa. pwede po b un ang isubmit ko?

i do appreciate for your response po. maraming salamt…

You need original Invitation Letter and passport copy of the one who’s inviting you in Korea.

I am a student and i have my mom’s ITR and COE, but she is in indonesia now. Can i just submit my personal bank cert? I have 330k in my bank. Pls reply. Thank you

If you are the account holder, yes you can submit your latest bank certificate to support your visa application.

Dito po ako ngwowork sa Saudi Arabia as medical technologist, nabasa ko po na kailangan ng ITR, pano po ako mkka avail non ndi po ako employed sa Pinas?

I suggest you get an affidavit indicating you’re not paying taxes with your current job in Saudi.

Im a freelancer therefore I have a problem: I dont have a certificate of employment. I have all the other requirements though. Will I still be able to get a visa? I already booked my hotel and airline ticket.

Perhaps you can provide source of income or document proving you earn some money from your freelance jobs. Bank Statements will help too

Hi Issa! I was wondering if you’ve already tried to apply for the visa and how it went for you. Thanks!

student palang din Ako at yung daddy ng anak ko na nag wowork sa korea ang nag papaaral sakin may chance b na makakuha ako ng tourist visa para mpuntahan ko sya??? plzzz i need your help

Yes. Just ask him to sponsor your stay in Korea

Hello.. Pwede kaya ako mag.apply ng visa without itr and bank.guarantee? Yung friend ko po na korean ang mag.sh.shoulder ng lahat.. Wala po akong work.. I have an invitation letter, it, bank guarantee niya lang.. Makakatulong po kaya yun para ma.approved visa ko? I was planning to have a vacation for 10days only.. Your reply is highly appreciated.. Thank you mam..

Make sure you submit the requirements if you have Korean sponsor. See the documents mentioned above.

hi ms.fehl i just want to ask something.. im here in korea already and i have baby too..kasal na q sa papel and ikakasal palang kmi sa simbahan ngayung april 26 2015 gusto ko po sana iinvite mama q para makadalo sa kasal nmin ng asawa q.. anu anu ba ang requirements para mkpunta po sya sa korea.. thank you..

Application Form 1piece of Passport size colored picture Original Passport (should be valid for more than 6months) Photocopy of Passport Bio-page (page 2) Original Bank Certificate of an applicant Invitation Letter Photocopy of Inviter’s Passport Bio-page (page 2) Photocopy of Inviter’s ID (Front & Back) Photocopy of Filipino’s Passport Photocopy of Filipino’s NSO Marriage Certificate

Hi. I plan to go to SK this December can I apply for a visa earlier? Like this coming august Will the free visa still be valid by then?

It’s always better if you apply for a visa 3 months before your travel date so you know the result and you can prepare for your travel or anything else needed and requested. South Korea Embassy will let you know the result of your visa application in 5 working days (if first timer applicant)

My husband and I are planning to visit SK next year. I am a Philippine passport holder, whilst my partner holds an Australian one. We are living in Australia and I have received my permanent residency visa just recently. I was wondering if you have any idea on to what i should do given the above situation. I’m aware that my husband doesn’t need to apply or lodge a tourist visa as he’s an Australian citizen. But for me, I am only a permanent resident here not yet to have my citizenship until 3 to 4 more years. Do you think i should still follow the same procedure like how you guys did? I would assume so. 🙂

Thanks heaps!

I think you still need to apply for a visa coz you are only a PR not yet Australian citizen

Hello, Ms. Fel, just want to know kids(5 yrs od) will travel together with their Tita and Tito ( Tita n Tito are American citizen), but the kids are Filipino citizen, will the kids needs tourist visa?

All Filipinos need a visa to visit South Korea. If they’re minor and will not travel with parents, they need more documents like DSWD clearance etc.

Hello.. how if this kind of situation, me and my sister and her friend are applying for tourist visa and we have only one korean citizen sponsor, for the three of us. is this okay? Or is this questionable in korean embassy? Because our sponsor is asking he didn’t know also..

I think it’s allowed as long as the Korean sponsor can really afford your needs and capable of supporting your stay. Prove it at the embassy by submitting documents of his/her financial capacity and status, also prove that the 3 of you are going back to the Philippines again. If you have jobs right now, that would help

Hi! I am a recent graduate and do not have a job yet, I want to visit South Korea but When I went to the embassy, they said “no work no visa”! I have a Filipino passport btw, and just wondering how can I apply for a visa now??? I don’t think I can still apply for a student visa and definitely cannot apply for an employee visa! What can I do???

Oh! And I do have an invitation from my Korean friends in Seoul, will that help??

Yes an invitation letter is required if you have been invited by a Korean citizen

If you will just tour and travel South Korea, you must apply for Tourist Visa. You must have all the necessary requirements. It would help if you’re currently working and can prove you can support yourself in your travel

Hello there!

Great post by the way. I have a question too. I’m a filipino u.s greencard holder, my fiance and I want to spend some time in SK on feb2015. She’s a filipino, self-employed but don’t have any documents to back it up. Can I sponsor her trip to SK? The trip will only for two (2) weeks max. Do I need to submit a letter of sponsorship for her? What kind of documents do you think be best to increase the chances for tourist visa?

Thanks in advance!

I’ve been in korea for 10 years. Umuwi lng po ako for settle down last 2009.Applicable po ba sa akin kung sakali gusto ko pong magtour sa korea? wla po ba magiging aberya? Maraming salamat po!

Yeah of course. Make sure you have all necessary papers. Your records from Korea back in the days will help too

Hi there Fehl, i would like to request for your assistance regarding our plan. me and my cousin are booked come august and would like to ask some things prior to our visa application. my cousin just recently resigned last april of 2014 from his current work and his certificate of employment or employment certificate will be release 2 months after or on june 2014. how will it affect our application. Also i plan to augment his finances to help him, is there a required bank deposit period prior to securing a bank certificate? and lastly i am employed at our family business, how will my certificate of employment signed by my parents affect our application. thank you so very much for your time in my inquiry and more power.

Hi Ryan. I suggest you don’t book flights unless your visas are approved. You have to prepare all requirements / documents before you apply your visa to avoid refusal or being denied. It would be better and you’ll get more chance if your cousin is employed. If he resigned, the Certificate of Employment won’t have no value anymore. It will be valuable if he’s applying for a job. But since he’s applying for visa, he needs to show proofs that’s he’s stable and he’s returning back to the Phil. It’s easy to get Bank Certificate and they are usually signed and issued same day you apply for it except in the case when the authorized signatory is absent. Just tell your purpose is for visa application in SK embassy.

Thank u so much fehl. In terms of finances I will assist him and provide him funds for his bank cert. He also has an itr from last year. Will that suffice for him? Thank u again so much

I’m done to complate all my requirements for student visa, Thank u for some information regarding on that miss fhel, Godbless you always:)

Geez congrats 🙂 Happy trip to Korea 🙂

Hello po ms fhel, I’m Janeth , I have a military boyfriend po sa South Korea he’s originally from USA .. So gusto ko po sanang kumuha nang tourist visa for 59 days lang .. But I’m not employed po , not a student also .. Ano ba ang Pwede Kung gawin or anu pa ba ang Ibang mga requirements except sa invatation letter ng boyfriend ko ? Please ms. Fhel help me

Submit also photocopy of Inviter’s Military ID (Front & Back) and photocopy of Military Order, Affidavit of Support from him

SalaMat po sa reply ms. Fhel .. I have more questions pa po, may kunti po akong pinag kaka kitaan like I’m selling stuff online through fb po.. Pwede ko bang ilagay yan sa occupation ko ? And needed PABA nila ang information ng parent ko ? Like .. Nso , id etc, ?

If you’re self employed, you need to show business permit, DTI and ITR.

hi, just want to ask, a korean company (the owner himself) would like to invite me to sk.. they will be the one to shoulder all the expenses, like house, plane tickets and the money.. although i am currently employed, i can present my itr, coe, but the problem lis i do not have a bank account.. do you think i will still be denied kahit yung company na mismo ang magsupport? they want me to process the tourist visa then dun nlng iconvert for working visa., they wil also provide the invitation sponsor letter… thank you

The requirements for that kind of visa are different from a tourist visa. If you are requested by an employer, the requirements like your educational background, job background and certificates will be the most basis other than a bank account

Hi Miss fel, can I ask your email address? I really want to ask some questions.

Meron po ba dito na na-grant and tourist visa without ITR? please help po

Hi mam. Is it ok that my ng on Korea will apply at my visa there in Korea then he will just send it to me here Philippines? Then I will just confirm it at the embassy .

Hi po. Ask ko lang po kung ok lang po kaya sa embassy na hnd ko makuha ung passport ko dun sa day na nakalagay sa claim slip? March 10 po kc releasing date. Pwd po kaya march 11 ko kunin? Pls reply. Tnx 🙂

gud pm… just wanna ask po ulit ano pong diploma ung need nila if ever maghanap cla? highschool or college? 🙂 college grad po ako kaso nawala diploma ko..:( high school diploma at college certifiate lang ung meron ako.. pls reply 🙂

College since that is higher than highschool

Hi! i would like to ask. i have a korean boyfriend and his parents are inviting me to visit their place and i have problem on employment cert. and ITR because I am a freelance worker. I have the bank account that could prove i am capable of going there plus my boyfriend’s parents will be the one spending my travel in korea. How could i possibly get a visa without those 2 important requirements?? or there will be no way for me to visit there?? Thank you!

Hi.. Do you have the invitation letter from ur bf’s family? May i know the format of the letter hehe

sorry wala, kasi unsure din kasi papunta ko sa SK.

Hi, I am going to United States for a business trip and before returning to Manila, I am planning to make a side trip to Korea (3 days). I understand that I don’t need a visa if I’m transiting to Korea and going to US however I would like to verify if I’m also exempted to get a visa when I’m coming from US and transiting to Korea then return flight is Manila. Please advise. Thank you 🙂

Hi! I would just like to ask, how much should be in the bank acct? And is it each individual… Thank you… Your reapond is highly appreciated…

Do u know how much bank I account should I have?

hi! my friend and i wish to visit korea for a week. but the thing is..wala po name ITR. we’re both self employed kasi po may small family business po kame. pero po may bank account.. pde po ba jun kahit wlang iTR?

Hi! Same tau ng problem 🙁 no itr… Nakapag apply ka na?

Hello Why dont u try to visit jeju instead?there is no visa need in visiting jeju and u dont need to apply for visa just buy a ticket at China eastern airline but u will have a stop over at shanghai and end up here in beautiful island of jeju^^

Hi. I’m self-employed, working online, but I haven’t updated my ITR. My last employment was in 2010. Can I still apply for tourist visa?

Hi im planning to go to SK w/ my family. it it possible to apply for a visa w/o an actual appearance? im planning to have my parents bring my documents w/ them while they’re applying at the embassy. Is that possible? thanks a lot!

I don’t think it’s possible in the moment. Let’s see in the future perhaps 🙂 Happy New Year!

Hi miss fehl,good day, How to apply fiancé visa for Korea? What should I do first? That is the requirements for fiancée visa? Waiting for ur reply.

Thanks god bless u,

This article is for tourist visa only. Some requirements may add for fiance visa. Will publish a separate post about that in the coming days. Thanks and Happy New Year!

Ok,so thank u so much and I’m waiting for about fiancée visa miss fehl, Thank u for the reply and happy new year too god bless:)

Hello miss fehl , I want to visit korea, but I am a student,and my boyfriend shoulder all my financial support, But I don’t have ITR from my parents, what should i do?

Make an Affidavit of financial support signed by your BF, have it notarized and include it on your supporting docs.

Hello miss fehl, I want to know if I’ll be the one make the affidavit of support or my boyfriend?

Your boyfriend since he’ll be the one supporting you financially 🙂

Ok, miss fehl my boyfriend he was to me to stay there 90days, It’s possible ok like 3 months I’ll stay there?

Hi good day! im currently employed for 7 years in BPO i can provide all documents that they need for tourist visa. I’ll ask i have friend and he has no job right now and i want him to join in korea what is the best way for him to go in korea?

Hi miss fehl,good day, How to apply fiancé visa for Korea? What should I do first? Waiting for ur reply.

Ask q lng po pano kuha ng visa s Ireland kc andun ang kapatid q and she doesn’t know how she can help me to get visa, tnx

Filipinos needs visa to visit Ireland. Visit the Irish Embassy for more info

Hi fehl, is it possible to approve my visa if its invited by a cousin only?

Hi there! Ask ko lang, how about those na may mga relatives sa Korea (ex. Tatay or Nanay, or both parents, or probably siblings) na nagtatrabaho dun? Would they be able to act as “sponsors” for tourist visa application? If yes, ano pong requirements? Thanks! 🙂

Kaming pong mga married s korean nagpapadala lang po kami ng invitation letter na naka translate sa korean at english saka un pong family census at marriage contract namin pinapadala po namin sa family na iniinvite namin for parents nga po wala na silang kailangan iprovide na ITR o kahit bank certificate at naeextend pa po visa nila for 4yrs.dito^^

what to do if both parents doesn’t have a passport I’m a college student me and my friend wants to travel to SK for a vacation of 1week what document should we prepair instead? thank you

If you will travel with your parents, they need passport too and visa. You must start to get passport then apply for visa

Hi,hello fehl, I just want to know if pwedi ba ako mgvisit in Korea within 1month without visa?

Filipinos need visa to visit/travel Korea even just a day…week…month 🙂

Well thank u for the reply miss fehl,,, May I know about the requirement? My boyfriend invite me to visit in Korea,so may I know about that mam? What should I do first?

Hello miss fehl, I what to know what is the requirements of tousist visa?

Please read the article above to learn more about the requirements. God bless!

Yes u can visit Korea without applying visa for only 1 month in beautiful Island of Jeju but sad to say there is no direct flight in manila to jeju but u can try to China eastern airline there is a flight from manila to jeju but there is 1stop over in shanghai the time consumed are similar and the cost is also not too much my brother just visit me here in jeju for only 6k in peso roundtrip na po un!hope it could help!^^

Thanks for sharing about China Eastern Airline trip to Jeju. Wonder if you need transit visa via this route?

hi ms.fehl no need for transit visa while your in shanghai! ^^

Thanks for sharing, Miss Lizel 🙂

Hi miss liezel ask ko lang po if walang visa going to jeju from manila wala n ring immigration checking sa jeu airport

Ask q lng po kz nid ng COE..balak kz nmin magtravel ng friend q after ng end of contract nmin d2 sa Taiwan. Pde b ung COE na ibbgay sa amin bago umuwi ang ipsa ? And also the ITR required po b tlaga un ? kz wala po kmi maibigay.

Hi, just want to know if both parents passport and employment certificate are needed for their children in applying the tourist visa? How much is the amount in the bank certificate for each applicant? Thanks

Hi, regarding for the requirement of student, i dont have any documents for my parents, like Itr, bank certificate etc… I am student, and my foreigner bf support me financially,, Ive been travel to thailand twice with my bf, so now we plan to go to korea.. what should I do? I mean what is the best way for myrequirements, i have everything except at my parents, can I just say that my bf will shoulder everything then I can show them his copy of requirements like passport, his company id,. Etc..

Hi, sandrq! We have the same case. I was wondering if you have tried applying for a student visa already and what happened. Tnx! 🙂

Hello gel, we have the same case too, did u tried to apply a student visa?

Yes Dhinne! I got approved just last month. If u want, give me your email add and I can tell u about it. God Bless! 🙂

Ok gel, this is my email add, [email protected] Can u help me about the requirements if it ok to u? Thanks and god bless you:)

hello gel, will you please help me too, because im a student and my parents have no papers too like bank statements and etc. how could i comply with those requirements? i have my bank account named after me but im still a student and my parents were the one that support me. will you please help me with some advise? thanks

Hi gel..i have the same problem with the requirements..i was wondering if you could help me with or if you can tell me about wat u did..tnx a lot

Can you tell me about it too?? Please 🙁 I have the same situation .. Thank you .. here’s my email

Hi i would like to know what are the requirements needed to apply a tourist visa in korea without the bank certificate and itr of my parents 🙁 please help my boyfriend will shoulder all my expense ..please help !

hi ghel me too my fiance supports me and he will be the one to finance our trip to korea..he is a filipino..can you share with me how did you guys made it?? thanks here is my email.. hope to hear from you 🙂

Hi Gel, can you also help me? I have the same situation, what are the requirements you provided instead of your parent’s documents? I would love to hear from you. Thank you! Here is my email btw Thanks!!

Hello ghel,can you also share to me what you did.tnx!

hey gel, can u help me as well as to what will i prepare because i will get a tourist visa and my boyfriend will support me on my stay? he is a US citizen working in korea.. please email me.. i would appreciate it..

hi..I’m also planning to visit korea on a student visa ..can you kindly email me about the details?I would really appreciate it if you can spend sometime answering this.thanks a lot.

Hi! My requirements are all complete including the my bank cert and my parents (im a student,btw) i just would like to ask if it’s possible to be approved without the ITR? Cause im planning to apply SOON please please help me thank tou!!! God bless!

You’re a student, you don’t need an ITR 🙂

Hi !I have the same problem …both my parents doesn’t have bank accounts with enough funds and ITR. …I’m planning to use my brother’s bank account…are there other paperwork I need to prepare?thanks! I need to be in Korea by December 28 so please I would really appreciate any help from you guys 🙂

Hi! I have been receiving a lot of questions about my visa application to South Korea so I decided to post an answer and I hope this will help you guys same way when this website helped me with my application before. Thanks to Ms, Fehl! 🙂 In my case, I am a student and my British boyfriend is working in Korea. I have been twice to Korea and right now, I am applying for my 3rd tourist visa. So eto po yung mga requirements na pinasa qo:

Original School Certificate Original NSO Birth Certicate Class Schedule School Assessment Photocopy of School ID Photocopy of my Passport Bank Certificate Letter of Invitation from my boyfriend Letter of Invitation from his company His bank statement

That’s it! Hope this will help you all! Thanks! God Bless everyone! 🙂

Thanks for sharing these and your experience with us here. You’re an angel. 🙂

Hello!! We have the same case, is it possible po ba nai’ll ask you what you did? Here’s my email address:

Thank youuuu!

Hi… With regards to bank statement of 3 months, how much money needs to be on the account?

It’s not usually announced specifically but you can assess yourself if that amount proves you are financially stable and have the capacity to support yourself financially.

Hi Fehl, i am an ofw working in indonesia and i want to visit south korea by november, is it possible to apply a tourist visa here in the south korea embassy in jakarta instead of going back to manila? thanks and regards

Yes, if you are a resident working in Indonesia right now, you can apply visa there

Hi fehl. Can i ask something? I have boyfriend korean, and his friend invite me and my boyfriend to come at Korea, ikakasal po kc siya and then he sent wedding invitation and copy of passport. Ano po mga needs ko to apply tourist visa? My parents dont have Itr, Employee certificate. And my boyfriend have all! But, he working here at phil help me please what should i do? Thank you!!

this is a wonderful hub and there is plenty of indispensable information here for all Filipinos who want to visit South Korea. I love this amazing website. Have a sweet day, Fehl. 🙂

Hello their my Thai lady 🙂 Thank you for reading and commenting here. A follower asked about tourist visa for South Korea so I made this post. Have a fantastic day honey. Mwaaaah!

Hi Fehl, I’m here in Dubai I am also a Filipina.I want also to visit in Korea ,what are the requirements?Please help me..I really appreciate you answer.. Thanks

Hi ms. Fehl, Im also planning of visiting SK this coming April coz my boyfriend is working at SK and i just wanted to visit him. Im employed here at Philippines but i dont have an ITR. is there a big chance for me to grant a visa? thanks!

my brother tried 3x to apply for visa but the no.1 requirements their looking for is his ITR kaya sad to say 3x din syang denied sa guard pa lang daw unang hinahanap agad is ITR tapos pag wla ka daw maipakita they dont ask u to go on line instead go home daw…

ITR is the major requirement if the applicant is employed or self-employed (with business)

hello miss Fehl Since I saw this article recently and seen, you could give much an advice and explanations Than to travel agency id been up to. I’m running to get a Tourist Visa for Korea/SK most of the requirements are been filed aside from my Bank Statement (at least 40k peso been deposited). is there any possible I could go pursue for this application? Which ,I have a friend (Korean)will support all , hotel for accomodation 5 days and plane ticket back and forth, my foods and needs when I get there. Is there any possible or any advices ?? I’m just worried about my bank stated above. I’ll looking forward from your reply Miss Fehl. ASAP

Hi, if you have all the requirements and they are legit, no need to worry 🙂 40K bank statement is fine.

Hi ms fehl, i just want to ask if possible to go back to korea for visiting only even though i was working there for (E-6)???…..someone will help me for all the expenses ,like hotel,foods,etc …and also i have monthy regularly….so i want to know that it is possipble to go back?? And wats requirment do i have to submits,? Thanks for the reply…i appriciate it… God bless all 🙂

Get a tourist visa coz your purpose is to visit or tour. Requirements are listed in the article above 🙂

AnnHello. I just wanted to ask if you are unemployed what are the requirements? I am employed and my parents but my sister and grandma are not. I’m just wondering what are the additional requirements? We are travelling as a whole family. Thank you in advance!

hi maam,share ko lng po,since dalaga pa ako nkapunta na ako korea tourist visa.TWICE.and now may asawa na ako iba na applyido ko.tapos yong kapatid ko isang korean citizen..ang now kipagdevorse yong kapatid ko kasi sinaktan sya ng kapatid ng asawa niya..ngtrabaho sya dun semWATEK ng mga gadgets..may POSSIBLE BAh mkainvite yong kapatid namin kahit on going pa yong case niya.ayaw kac pumirma yong asawa niyang korean..if nOT,pede family tourist visa asawa ko ngturo dito SA UNIVERSITY isang professor po.may dalawa kaming anak.gusto namin mgtour sa KOREA dream ng husbad ko..Ano po ba mga kailangan po for FAMILY TOURIST VISA?thank you po.

Hi Ms. Fehl. Im a college student,graduating this April. I want to travel to SK this May but im planning to apply my tourist visa earlier, by March. BTW im also invited by a korean friend. Is this possible? What requirements should I submit? am i required to pass school cert and school ID ? Hope you would give me advice. your answer will be much appreciated. thanks and God bless.

Please read the previous comments, you have the same situation with them 🙂

Hi,have a good day to u miss fhel,tanong ko po sana lasi self employed po ako,mau business peit ako at bank account,yun nga lang kakaopen ko lang ng business ko at ng bank account ko,i want to travel in jeju island for 2 days,pwede po ba yun?sana po makatulong ang sagot nyo po,thank you and more power miss fhel!

Hi fehl, Im here in macau I am also a Filipino. I want also to visit in Korea, what the requirements? Please help me.. I really appreciate you answer….

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• KOREAN VISA

[◆◆◆ Information ◆◆◆]

[08.Dec.2023]

“ Family must submit original Birth/ ‘marriage contract . The Docs must be sufficient to proove relationship Students who will also be guaranteed by their parents must submit an original copy of their birth certificate”

[30.Aug.2023]

To our valued Korean visa customers, If you intend to submit digital bank documents ( cimb/ maya/ seabank etc), please accompany it with commercial bank documents (bpi/ bdo etc)

If you are unable to do so, please submit a type written explanation why you can not submit commercial bank documents.

Take note that this may affect the results of your Korean visa application. Do all possible to submit commercial bank documents

[14.Aug.2023]

For Our Valued Korean Visa clients:

Please be reminded that the Korean Embassy does not accept foreign bank documents.

For individuals who will be guaranteed by a non Relatives( friends / Fiance/ boyfriend/ girlfriend) the said applicant should still provide Financial Documents or that of their parents ( with original birth certificate). Proof of relationship via Photo’s, email/ Messenger exchanges are a few example of proof of relationship. The Guarantor should also provide a written explanation on why he/ she is the one who will shoulder the expense of the said trip to Korea.

For Individuals who will be guaranteed by relatives, Original PSA birth certificates / marriage contract should be provided as proof of relationship. If the guarantor is not a parent, The parent’s /applicants financial Documents should also be submitted with an explanation letter regarding the guarantee on why they do not have the capacity to shoulder the expenses of the child.

[4.Aug.2023] To Our Valued Korean Visa Clients;

We will be accepting Korean Visa application on August 22, 2023 for filling on August 29, 2023.

Please submit your applications 1 month before your intended departure date or prior to your other travels where in you will need your passport.

Kindly type your application forms on A4 size paper before going to our office.

To our valued Korean visa applicant clients,We will start to accept Korean visa applications on August 21, 2023 in our following branches: -SM Mega Mall -SM South Mall -Luck China Town -Dusit Than Hotel -Robinsons Galleria

We will accept applications from those who plan to travel on or after September 29, 2023. Due to the new system of the Embassy of Korea, we do not know how long is the processing time.

Ensure that your application forms are printed on A4 size paper. This should be type written.

Please prepare the forms before coming to our office to avoid delays.

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• for MILITARY PERSONAL STATIONED IN KOREA
• for PARENTS OF A FILIPINO MARRIED FOREIGNERS WORKING IN KOREA.
• for BUSINESS
• for KOREAN`S SISTER / BROTHER IN LAW
• for KOREAN`S PARENTS IN LAW
• Visit RELATIVES case to case basis

PLEASE CHECK WEBSITES

• EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES/
• REPUBLIC PHILIPPINE DOH / REPUBLIC PHILIPPINE DFA

PLEASE INQUIRE OUR BRANCHES BELOW

TO OUR VALUED KOREAN VISA CUSTOMERS

We value your patronage and invaluable support this is regret to inform you that our Korean visa application slots is currently at full. We estimate that we will resume visa application acceptance on DECEMBER 5, 2022 for your FEBRUARY departures.

But please do communicate with us in the event that our allocation for applications has increased. Sincerely; (Oct.03, 2022)

BEFORE APPLICATION

• In the event that you will need your passport while your application is at the Korean Embassy, it cannot be pulled out for whatever reason.
• Validity of visa is only 3 months from the issue date. Please DO NOT Apply more than 3 months prior to the date of travel.
• Please DO NOT PURCHASE ANY TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT PRIOR TO THE APPROVAL OF YOUR VISA. Reli Tours and Travel Company will not shoulder any cost due to delay or denials.
• We frequently get questions on "How much"money should be indicated on the bank certificate. Although the embassy did not release any guidelines on this or any minimum amount. It is best to show your biggest but truthful balance.

HOW TO APPLY FOR KOREAN VISA?

• Please  Check your required documents by the list below. and prepare for documents completely.  ※You will ensuring that all documents submitted are legally obtained. Falsification of documents will lead to prosecution by Korean Embassy. Documents submitted will not be returned, The Embassy may require additional documents.
• Remove your passport cover If not, application will be not processed and returned to you.
• The application form should be 5 pages .
• Application form must be   A4 size (210×297mm)  only ※ Website of Korean Embassy in Philippines
• The application form should be 5 pages.
• Application form must be   A4 size (210×297mm)  only
• Make sure that all contact details placed on the application form is active, Personal contact number, Employer number/e-mail, Inviter number.
• Your  Photo size is Passport-Size ( colored ) Please attach on the application form.
• Personal appearance  must be required.
• Family members should provide proof of relationship  when submitting their application.
• Remove your passport cover If not, application will be not processed and returned　to you.
• Application form must be   A4 size (210×297mm)  only Website of Korean Embassy in Philippines
• Family members should provide proof of relationship  when submitting their application. Proof of relationship is thru PSA certificates. ※Local Civil Registrar Certificates should be submitted, if PSA certificates(Birth/Marriage) are unreadable. Distant relatives, friends, fiance can not be guaranteed.
• Korean Embassy  no longer exempt the ITR  requirement for applicant's who's only OECD travel is Japan

◎ How to fill-out your application form?

• Application Form should be  Electronically(type written)  filled out.
• Leave 1.9 blank if you are not Dual citizen.
• For questions that is not applicable for you, kindly put N/A instead of leave it black Example = Spouse name if you are single(4.2)
• Signature is still Manually  done on the  page 5 .

WHERE DO YOU APPLY FOR KOREAN VISA?

　The processing of temporary visitor's visa application was started through  designated travel agencies  on July 1, 2018. Reli Tours and Travel Company  is the designated travel agency by the Embassy of Republic of Korea.

We have five(5) branches in Metro Manila. When you apply for Korean Visa, please check our branches. Where is the nearest and convenient?

APPLY and INQUIRY <Branches List>

• Hotel DUSIT Than i : Makati city :  Read Mor e
• SM Megamall  : Mandaluyong city : Read More
• SM Southmall  : Las Pinas city :　 Read More
• Lucky Chinatown  : Binondo Manila city :  Read More
• Robinson Galleria Ortigas : Quezon City : Read More .

　 Reli Tours and Travel Company ay isa sa mga pinagkakatiwalaan ng Embahada ng Republic of Korea. Mag-apply po kayo sa mga branch namin. 　　 Meron po kaming limang(5) branches na pwede pong pagpilian na mas malapit sa inyong lugar.

Please inquire us.... 0945-862-6439, 0939-628-0577

PLEASE SEND YOUR DOCUMENT... 3rd Floor DUSIT THANI HOTEL, EDSA corner Pasay Road, MAKATI City.

HOW TO CLAIM YOUR PASSPORT?

• You will know the result of your visa application upon pick up only. If you are claiming your passport thru a representative, make sure that your representative has an original authorization letter with original signature. The representative must bring his/her valid ID, matching the name of the authorized person stated on the letter. Please bring official receipt of payment when claiming. Pick up time until 6 pm only.
• For inquiries no visa, kindly to consular section, [email protected]

WHAT IS THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS?

※Handling Fee & Visa Fee: July 10, 2022～ (php)

List of Embassy-Accredited Agency to Process Korean Visa in the Philippines

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As of now, there are 35 travel agencies designated to process temporary visitor’s visa application. Some agencies have multiple branches including Cebu, Iloilo, Pampanga and Laguna. Below is the list of the Korean emabassy accredited agencies with thei main office and branches phone numbers and address.

Complete list of accredited travel agencies to process Korean visa in the Philippines:

ABOEX TRAVEL AND TOURS  077-722-2141 /  02-246-1518 

Requirements in Applying for a Korean Visa in the Philippines

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Accredited travel agencies to facilitate visa-free entry to Yangyang International Airport

Yangyang International Airport will implement visa-free entry for group tourists to 3 Asian countries starting from 01 June 2022.

Visa-free entry for group tourists to Yangyang Interational Airport may be processed through the accredited travel agencies only.

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Where to apply Korean Visa in the Philippines?

• Spouses and children of Koreans
• Holders of visa issuance number
• Government employees with official business trip
• Those with humanitarian reason to travel to Korea urgently

List of Accredited Travel Agencies Allowed to Process Korean Visa

Aboex travel and tours, adventure international, ark travel express inc., blue horizons travel and tours inc., budget travel and tours inc., casto travel philippines inc., city travel & tours corporation, come on phils. golf & travel agency inc., constellation travels, inc., first united travel inc. 02-818-7181, getaway tours international inc., grand hope travel, inc., h.i.s. (philippines) travel corp, hanatour manila inc., hankookceb corp., horizon travel & tours, inc, international journeys inc., island resort club tour services, inc., jtb asia pacific phil. corp., kp joeun consultancy inc., las palmas tours and travel agency, inc., marsman drysdale travel inc., mnk travel & tours corp., north star international travel, inc., pan pacific travel corporation, party-on travel and tour community inc., rajah travel corporation, rakso air travel and tours inc., reli tours and travel company, sharp travel service (phils.) inc., swire travel phils, inc., the baron travel corporation, travel pros, travelservices, inc., uni-orient travel, inc.

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Hello. Good evening, may I ask if I can have a separate booking at traveloka while I chose to the list of acceredited travel agencies for a Korean Visa? Is that possible? I mean, won't there be a problem? Thank you :)

Hi, is it true that travelers from Mindanao like us may only process Visa in Manila? Cebu really will not cater us?

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GUIDE: What you should know before applying for South Korea's new e-Group Visa

By JUSTINE PUNZALAN Published Jun 29, 2023 6:15 pm

As applications for South Korean tourist visas continue to be a game of luck for many Pinoys, the country's Ministry of Justice has opened up more ways for K-drama fans, K-poppers, or regular travel junkies to visit the highly coveted tourist destination.

On June 27, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines announced that it has opened applications for e-group visas for regular tourists.

As the name suggests, the South Korean e-Group Visa is suitable for those who will visit the country in groups of at least three people, including incentive tour groups and education tour groups below the collegiate level.

According to the Embassy, the difference between this type of visa and that of a regular tourist is that group members must enter and exit the country with the same vessel, flight, or other scheduled means of transportation, as well as roam the country with the same tour package or land arrangement throughout your stay.

Another difference is that Pinoy tourists applying for the South Korean e-Group Visa can only course their application through accredited local travel agencies in the country. These travel agencies (listed below) will submit the applications through the Ministry of Justice's visa application website  and arrange your tour package.

Unlike the regular tourist visa which has a validity of three months, the e-group visa's duration solely depends on the number of days you're staying in the country.

South Korea e-Group Visa requirements

Similar to the process of applying for a regular South Korean tourist visa, each member of the group must supply the following to their travel agency:

• Original passport with six months validity prior to the last day of your trip
• Five copies of duly accomplished application form which will be sent to you by the travel agency. Answers must be printed in Arial font type, font size of 12, and in all caps.
• Original copy of employment certificate, which should include the applicant's position, date hired, compensation, office address, as well as the landline number and e-mail address of your company's human resources department
• Photocopy of  your latest income tax return form from the Bureau of Internal Revenue
• Bank certificate issued at most 30 working days prior to your application

In addition to all these, group members below 18 years old are required to submit their birth certificate, while married couples must supply a copy of their marriage certificate both coming from the Philippine Statistic Authority (PSA).

Meanwhile, those who are not employed or working must provide the agency with a Letter of Support from another member of the group who has a source of income.

The group must also assign a team leader who is not above 58 years old.

TIP:  Want to have a higher chance of getting your visa approved? Make sure that no one in your team had their South Korean visa application denied before and/or currently has a record of overstaying in Korea.

Processing time and fee

Since there is still a surge in tourists wanting to fly out to SoKor, it is advisable to submit your application at least four weeks prior to your desired departure date.

The application process usually takes 10 to 15 days but still varies depending on the Ministry of Justice in Korea, where approvals come from.

Processing fee is P1,000 and will be added to the tour package you will avail of from your travel agency.

Accredited travel agencies

Here is the list of local travel agencies you and your team can submit your applications to, according to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines:

Makati City

• Airmark Tour and Development. Contact nos.: 02-8566-0020, 02-8566-0085
• Ark Travel Express - 02-8810-4520
• Marsman Drysdale Travel - 02-8887-0000 local 375
• Rajah Travel Corporation - 02-8894-0886
• Rakso Air Travel and Tours - 02-8651-9000
• Horizon Travel & Tours - 02-8521-2586, 02-5328-3388, 02-5310-2308 to 09
• Island Resort Club Tour Services - 02-8708-9999
• Pan Pacific Travel Corporation - 02-8243-6666

Grand Hope Travel - 032-231-7955, 63917-324-3373

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Everything you need to know about the new korea visa application center in bgc.

If you’re planning a trip to South Korea soon, you may want to check out the newly opened Korea Visa Application Center at the Brittany Hotel in Bonifacio Global City!

The Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) is a new facility that aids in the processing of visa applications for the approval of the Korean Embassy and consulate with the aim of making it much easier for Filipinos to submit their requirements compared to before, where a scheduled appointment with the Korean Embassy or the help of accredited travel agencies was needed.

Here’s everything you need to know about KVAC and submitting your Korean visa application through them:

Photo from Facebook.com / Korea Visa Application Center Philippines

1. Operating Hours

KVAC is open from Monday to Friday except on Philippine Holidays and Korea consulate holidays from 9 AM to 5 PM, but the cut-off time for individual applications is 4 PM. Accredited agencies, meanwhile, can come in as early as 8:30 AM until 12 NN. Visa issuance is from 1 PM to 5 PM.

2. Location

KVAC is located on the 9th floor of Brittany Hotel 6 McKinley Parkway, Aura Complex, BGC, Taguig City. You can contact them at +63 2-8248-5440 or [email protected]

Do note that only applicants will be allowed in the KVAC, except for those needing special assistance such as minors, persons with disabilities, and senior citizens. Remember to respect your fellow applicants and KVAC personnel and refrain from making loud noises, taking pictures, consuming food, and other similar disruptive behavior.

3. Service Fee

Applicants are required to pay a service fee of PHP 900 per application and only cash will be accepted. The good news is that this is the only fee you will need to pay if you’re only staying in Korea for 59 days or less. Those planning on staying for 60-90 days will need to pay an additional Embassy visa fee which costs PHP 2,000 each. These fees are nonrefundable.

4. They have a Copy/Print Service onsite

If you need to have a document photocopied or printed, you can conveniently do so onsite for a fee of 10 PHP per Page. Only cash payment is accepted.

5. Delivery

After your application has been processed, your passport will be delivered by the WWW Express Mailing Company within 3 to 5 working days for those residing in Metro Manila (delivery fee of PHP 300) and within 5 to 7 working days for those outside Metro Manila (delivery fee of PHP 400).

6. They accept walk-ins

Walk-in applicants are allowed at KVAC as they currently do not accommodate online appointments. You will need to get a queueing number upon arrival and wait your turn.

7. List of designated travel agencies

The Korean Embassy in the Philippines has published a list of designated travel agencies for e-group visas and for visa application filing. These are the following:

Designated travel agencies for e-group visa (automatically included as designated travel agencies for the filing of visa application. 14 agencies)

• ABOEX TRAVEL AND TOURS
• UNI-ORIENT TRAVEL INC.
• RELI TOURS AND TRAVEL COMPANY
• LAS PALMAS TOURS AND TRAVEL AGENCY INC.
• BLUE HORIZONS TRAVEL & TOURS INC.
• JTB ASIA PACIFIC PHIL CORP.
• INTERNATIONAL JOURNEYS INC.
• FIRST UNITED TRAVEL INC.
• FUNTREATS TRAVEL AND TOURS
• WOW TRAVEL & MORE INC.
• K.I.S. TRAVEL AND TOURS
• ITINERARIES INC.
• CEBU DIRECT CLUB PHIL TRAVEL AND TOURS
• FLY & C COREA TOURS CORP.

Designated travel agency for filing of visa application (5 agencies)

• ATTIC TOURS PHIL INC.
• ONE MEDIA TRAVEL
• TRAVEL SPECIALIST VENTURES GROUP INC.
• EXECUTIVE RESOURCES INC.
• ATHENA TRAVEL TOURS & EVENTS INC.

For more information about KVAC, click here . To access the Korean visa application form, go here .

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