Korea Visa Requirements for Filipinos

Quick Information

  • Minimum 7 - 15 working days

  • Processing period may be extended beyond 15 working days

  • Please allocate up to one month for visa processing time.

  • Visa Fee: *PHP 2400 + Courier Fees.

*Note that no agents are allowed to charge more than PHP2400. Kindly report any agents / individuals overcharging to the Korean embassy.

PHP 900 KVAC Fee + 1500 Agents Fee (maximum service fee allowed by the Korean embassy)

Updated as of February 6, 2024

A: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Original Passport

  • Must be signed

  • Valid for at least 6 months prior to departure

  • Must contain at least 2 empty pages

  • Remove the passport case before submitting to our office

2. Photo (35mm x 45mm) Two (2) pieces

  • Should be studio quality colored photo with white background

  • Must not be damaged or stained

  • Facing forward, and non-smiling

3. Korea Visa Application Form

  • We already made this PDF file fillable for your convenience :) Form Download 

  • Unsure how to fill up? Check our Fill-Up form Guide/Sample 

  • Must be printed on A4 size paper.

  • Must be type-written and hand-signed. * Please ensure form is typewritten especially if you are coming from the provinces to avoid delays.

  • If the applicant is minor (under 18 years old), originally signed by both parents/guardians.

  • Do not leave blanks. Put "N/A" if no answer or not applicable.

  • Make sure that all contact details are active. Embassy may call these numbers for clarifications.

  • For Page 1, Status of Stay: "C-3-9 Tourist" or "C-3-1 Tourist w/ Invitation from Korea"

4. Photocopy of Passport Bio-Page

5. Original Old Passport

  • Only if with previous visa within the last 5 years

6. Original PSA Birth Certificate

7. Original PSA Marriage Certificate, if married.

8. Additional Documents as required for your specific category... See Below.

B1: FOR EMPLOYEES

8. Original Certificate of Employment

  • Letter from employer stating duties, salary, and complete company details

  • Originally signed by the employer

  • If digitally signed, kindly attach an explanation letter

9. Original Bank Certificate

  • Must be addressed to the Korean Embassy or "for visa application" indicated

  • With Average Daily Balance (ADB) indicated

10. Original or Certified True Copy of Bank Statement

  • Issued within the last 3 months

  • Same account number with the bank certificate issued

11. Latest Income Tax Return or Form 2316/1701

  • Must have signature of applicant and received stamp from BIR

  • If No ITR, submit an Original Affidavit of Non-Filing of ITR

12. Photocopy of PRC Card or IBP Card, if applicable

B2 FOR BUSINESSMEN/ SELF-EMPLOYED
8. Photocopy of Business Docs:

  • DTI, SEC, GIS, and/or Certificate of Registration

9. Photocopy of Business Permit

  • Also known as Mayor's Permit

10. Original Bank Certificate

  • Must be addressed to the Korea Embassy or "for visa application" indicated

  • With Average Daily Balance (ADB) indicated

11. Original or Certified True Copy of Bank Statement

  • Issued within the last 3 months

  • Same account number with the bank certificate issued

12. Latest Income Tax Return or Form 1701

  • Must have signature of applicant and received stamp from BIR

  • If No ITR, submit an Original Affidavit of Non-Filing of ITR

13. Photocopy of PRC Card or IBP Card, if applicable

B3 FOR STUDENTS

8. Original Certificate of Enrollment

  • Proof of enrollment at the school/college/university addressed to the Embassy of Korea

9. Photocopy of School ID

10. Original Notarized Affidavit of Support, if not traveling with parent/s

B5 FOR INVITEES

8. Photocopy of Identification Card in Korea

9. Business documents, permits / Certificate of Employment in Korea

10. Invitation Letter & Letter of Guarantee from Korea

B4 FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

8. Photocopy of Senior Citizen ID

9. Original Bank Certificate, if self-support

  • Issued within the last 3 months

  • With Average Daily Balance (ADB) indicated

10. Original or Certified True Copy of Bank Statement , if self-support

  • Issued within the last 3 months

  • Must be the same account number with the bank certificate submitted

B6 FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS

8. Photocopy of Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR)

  • Valid at least 3 months prior to departure

Employee | Businessman | Student
Senior | Invitee | Foreigner

Documentary Exemptions

  • No need to submit Bank Certificate, Bank Statement, ITR for the following

  • A: BDO Gold | Elite Primary Card Holders. submit front of credit card and 3 months credit card statement instead. see credit card types below.

  • B: Physician, Dentist, Lawyer, CPA, Pharmacist, Veterinarian. submit IBP or PRC ID instead

  • C: High Ranking Government Officials Members of Senate, Congress, Governors, Provincial Board Members, City or Municipal Mayors, Assistant Secretary of Higher of the Executive Branch, Brigadier General of AFP/PNP

  • Immediate family members of the above can be exempt from the three documents if can prove familial relations.

BDO Card Types

  • Mastercard Gold Credit Card

  • Visa Gold Credit Card

  • JCB Gold Credit Card

  • UnionPay Gold Credit Card

  • Diners Club International

  • American Express® Cashback Credit Card

  • American Express® Explorer™ Credit Card

  • - Mastercard Titanium, Platinum and World Elite Credit Card

  • Visa Platinum Credit Card

  • JCB Platinum Credit Card

  • UnionPay Diamond Credit Card

  • Diners Club Premiere Credit Card

  • American Express® Platinum Credit Card

  • American Express® International Dollar Charge Cards (Platinum, Gold & Green)