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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:
Tourist or Visitor’s Visa Business Visa Transit Visa for Seaman with Confirmation of Visa Issuance number Form from Korea’s 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:
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 applicant’s occupation and purpose of visit to Korea.
FOR EMPLOYEES
Employment Certificate (Original)Personal Bank Certificate (Original)Individual IncomeTax Return (photocopy)ACR & ICR (for foreign nationals who are resident in the Philippines)If Personally invited to Korea : Original Invitation Letter notarized in Korea and passport copy of the Korean InvitorIf invited by a Company in Korea :Original Invitation Letter notarized in Korea & photocopy of the Korean Company Business PermitFOR BUSINESSMEN
Business Registration from Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or Registration from the Department of Trade and Industry(DTI) and Mayor’s Permit (photocopy)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 notarized in Korea and passport copy of the Korean InvitorIf invited by a Company in Korea :Original Invitation Letter notarized in Korea & photocopy of the Korean Company Business Permit
FOR STUDENTS
3.1 Students who will travel for tourism purpose
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 notarized in Korea and passport copy of the Korean Invitor
3.2 Students who will study in Korea
Admission Letter from the University in Korea ( Original)Copy of Last School Record e.g. Diploma and Transcript of RecordsCopy of Birth CertificateEmployment Certificate (if Employed)Bank Certificate (if the student doesn’t have full scholarship)
4.) FOR SEAMAN/ SEAFARERS
Original Letter of Guarantee from the shipping company in the PhilippinesCopy of the Guarantee letter from KoreaCopy of Korean Company Business PermitCopy of seaman’s passport and seaman’s bookletCopy of E-receipt (from POEA)Copy of Employment ContractCopy of Medical Result
5.) FOR RELIGIOUS WORKERS/MISSIONARIES
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 KoreaInvitor’s ID photocopyIf employee, submit employment certificate & ITR
PARENTS OF A FILIPINO NATIONAL MARRIED TO KOREAN
Korean Family Census issued within the last 3 months (original)Korean’s Passport photocopyDaughter’s Passport photocopyDaughter’s NSO marriage CertificateInvitation letter from the Korean National
FOR SPOUSE OF A U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL STATIONED IN KOREA
Invitation Letter notarized in Korea (original)Photocopy of Invitor’s Military I.D and/or passport photocopy of first pagePhotocopy of Military OrderNSO Marriage certificate (photocopy)USFK FORM 166CFO Certificate7
.1)FOR CHILD/PARENTS WHOSE MOTHER/DAUGHTER IS MARRIED TO a U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL STATIONED IN KOREA
Birth Certificate ( photocopy)Invitation Letter notarized in Korea (original)Invitor’s passport photocopy of first pagePhotocopy of Invitor’s Military I.D & Military OrderMother’s passport photocopyMother’s visa page photocopyNSO Marriage certificate (photocopy)
FOR SHORT TERM EMPLOYMENT IN KOREA OR C4 VISA (for entertainers, teachers etc)
Employment contractRecommendation letter issued by the head of the relevant central government agencyfor entertainers – recommendation letter from Korea Media Rating Board
For teachers – recommendation letter from the ministry of Education
For Athletes – recommendation letter from the ministry of Culture and Sports
FOR APPLICANTS WHO HAVE A CONFIRMATION OF VISA ISSUANCE (CCVI) FROM THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE IN KOREA:
Filled application formConfirmation of Visa Issuance Number1 Passport Sized PicturePhp 2500.00 (visa fee)Employment Contract ( For E6 and F1 Visa applicant or Domestic Helpers)Application procedure. After completing the required documents, applicants may file their applications at the Consular Office from 9-11 am only. 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 Window 3. Frequent Travelers, seamen and those who have confirmation of visa issuance number should apply at Window 4.
Processing takes 5 working days for first time travelers and 3 working days for frequent travelers. This may be extended though, depending on the Consul’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://embassy_philippines.mofat.go.kr
or call the consular officeat 856-9210 (Local no.302)
For further inquiries or clarifications regarding visa matters, you may contact us at those numbers. The Consular office open from Monday to Friday Consul in charge : Kim, songgil/ Lee, Jin Hwan Contact number: (632) 856-921
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