VISA REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES:

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 Visitor s Visa Business Visa Transit Visa for Seaman with Confirmation of Visa Issuance number Form from Korea s Ministry of Justice.

In applying for a visa, there are stan ar 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 applicantd s occupation and purpose of visit to Korea.

Tourist an Business Visa may be grante a maximum stay of 90 ays. Seamen or transit Visa, 7 ays stay. For those who have the Confirmation of Visa Issuance or blue form, the stay will epen on the approve length of stay from the Ministry of Justice in 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 Mayord s 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

FOR STUDENTS Students who will travel for tourism purpose

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School Certificate (original) Photocopy of School I.D. Birth Certificate (photocopy) Copy of parent s passport first page, Parents Bank Certificate (original) Parents Employment Certificate (original) Income Tax Return (photocopy)

If Personally invited to Korea : Original Invitation Letter and passport copy of the Korean Invitor

Students who will study in Korea

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Admission Letter from the University in Korea ( Original) Copy of Last School Record e.g. Diploma and Transcript of Records Copy of Birth Certificate Employment Certificate (if Employed) Bank Certificate (if the student doesnd t have full scholarship)

FOR SEAMAN/ SEAFARERS

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Original Letter of Guarantee from the shipping company in the Philippines Copy of the Guarantee letter from Korea Copy of Korean Company Business Permit Copy of seaman s passport an seaman s booklet Copy of E-receipt (from POEA) Copy of Employment Contract Copy of Medical Result

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Copy of Marriage Certificate Copy of Husband's Passport (first page) Copy of Husband's Employment Contract Guarantee Letter from the the Philippine Agent Copy of Guarantee Letter from the Korean Agent Personal Bank Certificate (original)

FOR RELIGIOUS WORKERS/MISSIONARIES

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Philippine Church Registration from Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC) (copy) Member s Certification from the Church (original) Personal Bank Certificate (original) The Korean Church registration form (photocopy) Invitation Letter notarized in Korea Invitor's ID photocopy

If employee, submit employment certificate & ITR

FOR HOUSEWIFE
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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 PARENTS OF A FILIPINO NATIONAL MARRIED TO KOREAN

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Korean Marriage History Certificate issued within the last 3 months (original) Korean's Passport photocopy Daughter's Passport photocopy Daughter's NSO marriage Certificate Invitation letter from the Korean National

FOR KOREAN'S SISTER/BROTHER IN-LAW Birth Certificate of the applicant Korean's Marriage History Certificate (issued within 3 months) Korean's passport photocopy (first page) Married Filipino's passport photocopy (first page) Married Filipino's NSO Marriage Certificate Invitation Letter from the Korean national If applicant is employed, submit Employment Certificate, BAnk Certificate and ITR

FOR SPOUSE OF A U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL STATIONED IN KOREA

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Invitation Letter notarized in Korea (original) Photocopy of Invitor's Military I.D and/or passport photocopy of first page Photocopy of Military Order NSO Marriage certificate (photocopy) USFK FORM 166 CFO Certificate
FOR CHILD/PARENTS WHOSE MOTHER/DAUGHTER IS MARRIED TO A U.S.

MILITARY PERSONNEL STATIONED IN KOREA

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Birth Certificate ( photocopy) 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 FILIPINO MARRIED TO FOREIGNER WHO IS WORKING IN KOREA

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Invitation Letter from Husband's Company in Korea (original) Copy of Husband's Passport Copy of Husbands Alien Registration Card Copy of Husband's Contract or Certificate of Employment Copy of Marriage Certificate

FOR SHORT TERM EMPLOYMENT VISA (IN SHIPYARD/SHIPBUILDING)

Guarantee letter/Invitation letter from Korea Shipbuilding Contract between the buyer and the seller Dispatch Letter from Company Copy of Employment Contract

FOR APPLICANTS WHO HAVE A CONFIRMATION OF VISA ISSUANCE (CCVI) FROM THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE IN KOREA:
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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 from9-11 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 Consuld s decision. Releasing time is only from 2-4 pm.

Applicants, especially the First Time travelers, are advised to personally claim their visas. An interview with the Consul may be required before the result of the application is given. E-6 Applicants/Entertainers, must personally appear for an interview before the visa can be issued.

Visa exemptions are as follows:

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. For information, or list of these nationalities, you may visit the website.
http://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/en/info/popup/icis/VisaWaiver_pop.htm

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

Telephone Number +632 856-9210