SOUTH KOREA

Visa Requirements for TOURIST

01. Valid passport six (6) months from the date of travel including old passport/s - should have at least
two (2) available pages from both sides intended for visa stamping
02. Visa application form – printed in A4 size paper
03. Two (2) recent colored passport size photos (with white background, applicant should be in decent
attire, colored top with collar and sleeves) that has not been previously submitted to the same
embassy where you are currently applying
04. Certificate of employment stating position, tenure of service and with gross annual income.
Supported by approved leave of absence (EMPLOYED) / Business Name Registration Certificate
issued by the Department of Trade & Industry or SEC Registration Certificate (SELF EMPLOYED)
05. Original bank certificate with three (3) months bank statement or passbook
06. Copy of latest Income Tax Return (ITR)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
07. Notarized Affidavit of Support & Consent (if sponsored/supported by other person) along with proof
of financial capacity / documents of the sponsor
08. Proof of relationship such as PSA issued authenticated birth certificate for children travelling with
parents / PSA issued authenticated marriage contract for married female
09. For Student, School certification or proof of registration/enrolment along with the school ID copy.
If traveling during the school year, certificate of leave of absence from the school
10. Original DSWD clearance certificate for minor below 18 not travelling with one of the parents

NOTE:
 Promo extended until 31 December 2019: To all BDO gold, elite and BPI Gold Master card, BPI Sky
Miles Platinum Master card, BPI Amore Visa Platinum, Gold BPI Express Teller Debit card holders
may be given a multiple entry visa valid from 3-5 years. They are also exempt from submitting
Bank Certificate and Income Tax Return
 Frequent visitors who made more than four (4) visits to Korea in the past two (2) years, or more
than ten (10) visits overall may enter Korea without a Korean visa as long as they have no
immigration offense or other criminal records (except for Chinese / Cuban / Macedonian)
 Applicants who are holders of a valid/used/expired visas, within 5 years of the following
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) member countries such as:
Australia, Canada, Chile, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Schengen, Turkey, United
Kingdom, United States of America & with two (2) issued South Korea may expedite the
processing time of five (5) working days upon filing
 Applicant with unused South Korea visa is required to pay the applicable penalty fee of ₱ 2,000

Actual fee GRATIS

Service fee (VAT inclusive) ₱ 1,680

Holder of a valid OECD visa Minimum 5 days upon filing

Processing time
Without a valid OECD visa Minimum 7 days upon filing

PLEASE SUBMIT ORIGINAL/COMPLETE DOCUMENTS TO AVOID DELAY IN THE PROCESSING

VISA FEE AND REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Documentation Services Department
Updated on 08 February 2018

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