How to get a South Korea visa from Philippines
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Filipino passport holders travelling to South Korea.
Visa types & fees
4 visa options for travelling to South Korea.
Business visa
Processing time10-15 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$30
Student visa
Processing time10 working days
Validity2 years
Fee (approx.)$50
Tourist visa
Processing time10 working days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$30
Work visa
Processing time1-4 weeks
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$40
Application requirements
Documents Filipino applicants need to provide.
- A copy of a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the trip to Korea.
- A copy of the passport bio page which shows the photo and passport details.
- Two passport-sized (35mm x 45mm) photographs.
- A completed South Korean visa application form
- If invited by a South Korean national, you must also provide an invitation letter and photocopy of your inviter's passport or ID card.
- Original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last three (3) months.
- Photocopy of income tax return (ITR Form 2316).
- Original personal bank certificate. It must include account type, current balance, account opening date, and 6 months average balance.
- Medical insurance is required.
Visa type details
Business visa
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to South Korea for business purposes.
- The applicant's actual passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months from the date the application is lodged.
- Your passport must have at least two blank visa pages for entry/exit stamp.
- Employment Authorisation or Residency Permit
- Two passport photographs with a white background.
- Business Introduction Letter should be provided.
- Certificate of Registration of Company (ROC)
- Letter of Invitation from the organization.
- A completed business visa application form.
- A clean criminal record track from the police is required.
- Proof of sufficient funds to backup travel.
- Medical insurance should be provided
- Holder of this visa is allowed to sign contracts and attend business seminars in South Korea.
Student visa
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to South Korea to study.
- Standard Acceptance Letter that is issued by the dean/president of the university.
- Photocopy of Business Registration Certificate of a respective education institution.
- A correctly filled study visa application form.
- A valid passport with a minimum of six months ahead of your stay in South Korea.
- Two copies of passport-sized (35mm x 45mm) photographs with a white background.
- Certificate of your educational qualification from previous schools.
- A clean criminal record from the police is required.
- Proof that you will leave South Korea at the end of your study.
- Medical certificate
- Sufficient funds to support stay in South Korea.
- Minors below the age of 18 should present a letter of approval from their parents/guardians.
Tourist visa
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to South Korea for tourism, visitation or sightseeing.
- Applicant's actual passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months from the date the application is lodged.
- If invited. An invitation letter from the host/organization is required.
- Two colored passport-sized (35mm x 45mm) photographs with a white background
- Passport must have at least two blank visa pages for entry/exit stamp.
- A clean criminal track record is required.
- You must submit your original Employment Pass, Blue IC, Work Permit or "PR" (must be valid for more than 6 months) along with a clear copy of it.
- Photograph(s)
- If employed, a letter from the applicant's employer confirming employment.
- You must provide your last three month's original bank statements, plus photocopies. Your current salary, full name, and bank account number must be visible on the bank statement.
- For a husband and wife traveling together, the Korean Embassy requires that you provide a marriage certificate. For a child traveling with parents, the Korean Embassy requires the birth certificate (Original and photocopy).
- You must provide a CIBTvisas South Korea Document Preparation Service to ensure your documentation is accurately prepared and correctly submitted according to consular requirements.
- One fully completed and signed tourist visa application form.
- A clear copy of the information page(s) from the applicant's passport.
Work visa
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to South Korea to work in an organization in South Korea.
- A passport that is valid for at least a period of 6 months from the date of submission of the visa application
- A duly filled and signed work visa application form and the fees for the application.
- Two copies of passport-sized (35mm x 45mm) photographs.
- Original CCVI ( Certificate of Confirmation of Visa Issuance) application.
- Eduacational qualifications and curriculum vitae.
- A letter of employment signed by both the employer and employee.
- Payment of visa fee and air ticket.
- Health insurance is required.
- Proof of sufficient funds to support travel.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Travel itinerary.
Where to apply
South Korea embassy & visa application centers in Philippines.
Taguig
Address122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig city 1634, Philippines.
Phone+63-2-8856-9210
Email[email protected]
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Frequently asked questions
Is English widely spoken in South Korea
English Spoken in South Korea and used as a second language. It is taught in schools but the majority of the people do not speak if freely. Few of them, however, relate with the local speakers, and between themselves, they opt to speak a South Korean of English that is very unique.
What is the main religion in South Korea
Korea does not have a main religion. It is a country where all the world's major religions, Christianity, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Islam, peacefully coexist with shamanism. According to the 2015 statistics, 44% of the Korean population has a religion.
How do I greet people in South Korea
Bowing is a big part of greetings in South Korea. It's a way to show respect, say hi, thank you, and bye. It's also used for jesa, which is a traditional Korean ceremony that respects ancestors. Also, men will do this to their fiance's parents when they ask for their hand in marriage.
Can foreigners buy a house in South Korea
Yes. Foreigners are permitted to purchase real estate there, a privilege that is not possible in every country. Resident foreigners who want to buy real estate in South Korea are subject to the Foreigner's Land Acquisition Act and the Registration of Real Estate Act.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest South Korea visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.