Keep in mind, a must COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS and put N/A to items not applicable
Step 1: COMPLETE BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Here are the documents that all applicants need to file.
A completed handwritten visa application form. Don’t leave anything blank. Just put N/A if not applicable. You can download it HERE. (refer to the screenshot below)
One (1) 35 mm x 45 mm colored passport photo against a plain white background. Paste it on application form.
Philippine passport. Must have at least 6 months remaining validity. Submit without jacket or cover.
Photocopy of passport bio page (page 2).
If available, original and photocopy of valid visa(s) and arrival stamps to OECD member countries within the last 5 years. Valid visas to OECD member countries will greatly increase your chances of getting approved so be sure to submit these if you have them. CLICK HERE for a list of OECD member countries.Step 2: PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Depending on your employment status, these are the additional documents that you’ll need to provide.
A. FOR EMPLOYEES
Original certificate of employment to be printed on your company’s official letterhead. It must contain your position at the company, date hired, salary, office address, HR landline number (cellphone number is not allowed), and HR e-mail address.*
Original personal bank certificate. It must include account type, current balance, account opening date, and 6 months average balance (ADB).
Original or certified true copy of bank statements / passbook for the last three (3) months.
Photocopy of income tax return (ITR Form 2316). Frequent travelers who have traveled as tourists to OECD member countries within the last 5 years are exempt from submitting an ITR.
Copy of PRC or IBP card (if applicable).
If invited by a Korean national, you must also provide an invitation letter and photocopy of your invitor’s passport or ID card.
If invited by a company in Korea, you must also provide an invitation letter and photocopy of the Korean company’s business permit.
*If you’re a freelancer and can’t provide a COE, then you’ll be asked to submit some form of proof like pictures or screenshots of your work, letters from clients, etc. Basically you need to prove to the embassy that you are earning a living and won’t be going to Korea to look for work.
B. FOR BUSINESSMEN
Photocopy of business registration from SEC or DTI.
Photocopy of business or mayor’s permit.
Original personal bank certificate. It must include account type, current balance, account opening date, and 6 months average balance (ADB).
Original or certified true copy of bank statements / passbook for the last three (3) months.
Photocopy of income tax return (ITR Form 2316) with personal TIN number. Frequent travelers who have traveled as tourists to OECD member countries within the last 5 years are exempt from submitting an ITR.
Copy of PRC or IBP card (if applicable).
If invited by a Korean national, you must also provide an invitation letter and photocopy of your invitor’s passport or ID card.
If invited by a company in Korea, you must also provide an invitation letter and photocopy of the Korean company’s business permit.
C. FOR HOUSEWIVES
If husband is employed, husband’s original certificate of employment printed on company’s official letterhead. It must contain husband’s position at the company, date hired, salary, office address, HR landline number (cell-phone number is not allowed), and HR e-mail address. If husband is self-employed, photocopies of his business registration from SEC or DTI as well as their business or mayor’s permit.
Original personal or husband’s bank certificate. It must include account type, current balance, account opening date, and 6 months average balance (ADB).
Original or certified true copy of personal or husband’s bank statements / passbook for the last three (3) months.
Photocopy of husband’s income tax return (ITR Form 2316). Frequent travelers who have traveled as tourists to OECD member countries within the last 5 years are exempt from submitting an ITR.
Photocopy of NSO-issued marriage certificate.
If invited by a Korean national, you must also provide an invitation letter and copy of your invitor’s passport or ID card.
If invited by a company in Korea, you must also provide an invitation letter and photocopy of the Korean company’s business permit.
D. FOR STUDENTS / MINORS
Original school certificate.
Photocopy of school ID.
Photocopy of NSO-issued birth certificate.
Parents’ supporting financial documents:
If parents are employed, original certificate of employment. It must contain their position at the company, date hired, salary, office address, HR landline number (cell-phone number is not allowed), and HR e-mail address. If parents are self-employed, photocopies of their business registration from SEC or DTI as well as their business or mayor’s permit.
Parent’s original bank certificate. It must include account type, current balance, account opening date, and 6 months average balance (ADB).
Parent’s original or certified true copy of bank statements / passbook for the last three (3) months.
Photocopy of parent’s income tax return (ITR Form 2316). Frequent travelers who have traveled as tourists to OECD member countries within the last 5 years are exempt from submitting an ITR.
Photocopy of parents’ NSO-issued marriage certificate.
If invited by a Korean national, you must also provide an invitation letter and copy of your invitor’s passport or ID card.
If invited by a company in Korea, you must also provide an invitation letter and photocopy of the Korean company’s business permit.
E. FOR RETIREES
Photocopy of senior citizen ID.
Original personal bank certificate. It must include account type, current balance, account opening date, and 6 months average balance (ADB). If bank certificate is under another family member’s name, then proof of relationship must be submitted. (ie photocopy of marriage contract for spouse, birth certificate for child, etc.)
Original or certified true copy of bank statements / passbook for the last three (3) months. If bank account is under another family member’s name, then proof of relationship must be submitted. (ie photocopy of marriage contract for spouse, birth certificate for child, etc.)
If invited by a Korean national, you must also provide an invitation letter and copy of your invitor’s passport or ID card.
If invited by a company in Korea, you must also provide an invitation letter and photocopy of the Korean company’s business permit.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
How much do I need to have in my bank account to be granted a visa?
There’s no official amount. You need an ADB of at least 3,000+ on your bank certificate. If you're worrying if you have 20,000php for a 8days trip. Just TRY to pass it on the embassy and NEVER LEAVE BLANK of items you SHOULD write on or atleast put N/A.
Do I need to have confirmed flight and hotel bookings?
No, you don’t.
Is there an interview?
Not necessarily.
Do I have to go to Manila to apply?
No. A representative can file the application on your behalf so long as all required documents are complete. If you can’t have someone file it for you in Manila, then you may be able to course it through a travel agency in your area. Some people have done that.
Can I apply for a multiple entry visa?
Yes, but only under certain conditions. Frequent travelers who have visited Korea more than 4 times in the last 2 years or have visited Korea over 10 times in total can apply for a multiple entry visa. You can check THIS LINK for more details.
If I get rejected, how soon can I apply again?
After six (6) months.
Do I need a visa to Jeju Island?
No, Philippine passport holders can visit Jeju Island visa-free for up to thirty (30) days.
Republic of Korea Embassy in the Philippines
122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City 1634
Tel: +632 856-9210
Fax: +632 856-9008
Website: embassy_philippines.mofa.go.kr
Facebook: mofakr.eng
Twitter: mofakr_eng
Email: philippines@mofa.go.kr
Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30AM-5:30PM
Filing: Mon-Fri, 8:30-11AM
Releasing: Mon-Fri, 1:30-4PM
For those who have cars
There's no parking specifically for Korea Embassy, might as well park at Venice plaza or get a Grab/Uber.
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