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Except for some nationalities, Philippine passport holders and individuals who intend to visit or work in Korea are required to secure a visa at the Consular Office. Visa classifications are as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. Tourist or Visitors Visa Business Visa Transit Visa for Seaman with Confirmation of Visa Issuance number Form from Koreas Ministry of Justice.
Tourist and Business Visa may be granted a maximum stay of 90 days. Seamen or transit Visa, 7 days stay. For those who have the Confirmation of Visa Issuance or blue form, the stay will depend on the approved length of stay from the Ministry of Justice in Korea. In applying for a visa, there are standard requirements. For all who wish to apply, they must submit the following:
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Application form duly filled in and signed. The form can be obtained from the Embassy or downloaded at http://embassy_philippines.mofat.go.kr One passport sized colored picture Original passport and a copy of the first page (not less than 6 months valid) Photocopy and original of previous and valid visas to U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, or Korea.
Required documents will depend on the applicants occupation and purpose of visit to Korea.
FOR EMPLOYEES
1. 2. 3. 4. Employment Certificate (Original) Personal Bank Certificate (Original) Individual Income Tax Return (photocopy) ACR & ICR (for foreign nationals who are resident in the Philippines)
If Personally invited to Korea : Original Invitation Letter and passport copy of the Korean Invitor If invited by a Company in Korea :Original Invitation Letter & photocopy of the Korean Company Business Permit
FOR BUSINESSMEN
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Business Registration from Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or Registration from the Department of Trade and Industry(DTI) and Mayors Permit (photocopy) PERSONAL Bank Certificate (original) Individual Income Tax Return (photocopy) ACR & ICR (for foreign nationals who are resident in the Philippines)
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If Personally invited to Korea : Original Invitation Letter and passport copy of the Korean Invitor If invited by a Company in Korea :Original Invitation Letter & photocopy of the Korean Company Business Permit
If Personally invited to Korea : Original Invitation Letter and passport copy of the Korean Invitor
Invitor's ID photocopy
FOR HOUSEWIFE
y y y y y Husband's Employment Certificate of Business Permit(SEC or DTI, Mayor's Permit) Husband's Copy of ITR Personal or Husband's Bank Certificate NSO Marriage Contract Copy Original & Copy of U.S., New Zealand, Korea, Japan, Australia and Canada Visa (if there is)
FOR CHILD/PARENTS WHOSE MOTHER/DAUGHTER IS MARRIED TO A U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL STATIONED IN KOREA y Birth Certificate ( photocopy)
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Invitation Letter notarized in Korea (original) Invitor's passport photocopy of first page Photocopy of Invitor's Military I.D & Military Order Mother's passport photocopy Mother's visa page photocopy NSO Marriage certificate (photocopy)
FOR APPLICANTS WHO HAVE A CONFIRMATION OF VISA ISSUANCE (CCVI) FROM THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE IN KOREA:
y y y y y Filled application form Confirmation of Visa Issuance Number 1 Passport Sized Picture Php 2500.00 (visa fee) Employment Contract ( For E6 and F1 Visa applicant or Domestic Helpers)
VISA FEES
For Philippine Passport holders: 59 days (or less) stay in Korea -- GRATIS 60 to 90 days stay in Korea -- PHP1,500.00 More than 90 days stay in Korea (not applicable for tourist visa) Single Entry -- PHP2,500.00 Multiple Entry -- PHP4,000.00 American Passport holders -- PHP2,250.00 Foreign nationals in the Philippines applying for a tourist visa -- PHP1,500.00
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
After completing the required documents, applicants may file their applications at the Consular Office from 9-11 am only, Monday to Friday. This is on a first come, first serve basis. No appointment is needed. First time travelers and those who do not have previous or valid visas to U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, or Korea must present their documents at Windows 1 or 2. Frequent Travelers, seamen and those who have confirmation of visa issuance number should apply at Window 3. Processing takes 5 working days for first time travelers and 3 working days for frequent travelers. This may be extended though, depending on the Consuls decision.
for other visa information , you may also refer to this site:
http://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/main_kr.pt
For further inquiries or clarifications regarding visa matters, you may contact us at