Guide on Korean Visa Requirements for Application based on Purpose of Visit
KOREAN VISA REQUIREMENTS – You can check the list below for the documents needed in applying for a travel visa to visit Korea.
Whether it is for tourism, business, or employment purposes, one of the countries that have a huge drive is Korea. Countless Filipinos dream of visiting the foreign country someday and many of these people even want to work there. It has the best things to offer.
Although Korea is not one of the visa free countries for Filipinos this 2023, being a beautiful country, its offers are worth the effort and the money for visa processing. In Seoul, you will be mesmerized by the dazzling capital city while Jeju Island is ready to be that stunning, unforgettable island for you and your loved ones.
You may also visit the Upo Marsh, the largest inland wetland in Korea, for unique experiences and the Chuncheon for its spectacular lakes and mighty mountains. Don’t forget the gorgeous sunset views at Seongsan Sunrise Peak as well.
As mentioned earlier, Korea is one of the most beautiful countries that you and your loved ones can visit. If you intent to come to the country for tourism, you need to secure a Tourist Visa which will need the following documents for application:
- Duly-accomplished Korean Visa Application Form
- 1 piece of Passport size colored picture
- Original Passport
- Photocopy of Passport Bio-page (page 2)
- Original & Photocopy of valid visa/s and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years (If applicable only)
- Copy of PRC Card or IBP Card (If applicable only)
- Original Certificate of Employment [must include applicant’s position, date hired, compensation, office address, HR landline number(cell-phone number is not allowed), HR e-mail address]
- Original Personal Bank Certificate [must include account name, account number, account type, current balance, account opening date, 6 months average balance (ADB)]
- Bank Statement (original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months)
- Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316
- Visa Fee: GRATIS (59 days below stay in Korea) / PHP2,000 (60 to 90 days stay in Korea)
The Korean authorities has also set a specific list of the Korean visa requirements for individuals who be flying to the country for a seasonal work. Here are the documents needed for application:
- Duly-accomplished Korean Visa Application Form
- Original Passport, Photocopy of Passport Bio-page
- 1 piece of passport size colored picture
- Medical Certificate (issued within 6 months from the date of visa application)
- General health checkups should include lab test results of AIDS, Syphilis, and Drug
- No designated hospital
- Certificate of TB (tuberculosis) Screening (issued from hospitals designated by the Korean embassy within 3months)
- Only those examined at the designated hospitals are valid
- Refer to attachment for the list of designated hospitals and Certificate of TB (tuberculosis) Screening
- NBI Clearance Certificate (E-8-1~4 visa applicants only)
- Issued within 3 months from the date of visa application
- WHO-approved certificate of completion of COVID-19 vaccination
- Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Moderna, Janssen, Covishield, Sinopharm (BIBP), Sinovac, and Covaxin
- Certificate issued by VaxCertPH or certificate issued by WHO ICV International Vaccination Certificate
The different lists of Korean visa requirements also include the set of specific documents needed in applying for a travel visa for business purposes in Korea. Here are the documents that you must submit for application:
- Duly-accomplished Korean Visa Application Form
- 1 piece of Passport size colored picture
- Original Passport
- Photocopy of Passport Bio-page (page 2)
- Original & Photocopy of valid visa/s and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years (If applicable only)
- Copy of PRC Card or IBP Card (If applicable only)
- Photocopy of Business Registration from SEC or DTI
- Photocopy of Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit
- Original Personal Bank Certificate
- must include account name, account number, account type, current balance, account opening date, 6 months average balance (ADB)
- Bank Statement
- original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months
- Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316
Every year, there are also a lot of individuals who go to Korea for the purpose of family visit. They have parents, spuses, or children who are working in the country. If you want to obtain a visa for this purpose, you must submit the following documents for visa application:
- Duly-accomplished Korean Visa Application Form
- 1 piece of Passport size colored picture
- Original Passport
- Copy of Passport First Page
- Copy of Invitor’s(Korean/Filipino) Passport First page (or valid ID)
- Invitor’s(Korean/Filipino) Invitation letter (Designated format from Embassy or Hikorea Website/with date and signature)
- Invitor’s(Korean/Filipino) Letter of Guarantee (Designated format from Embassy or Hikorea Website/guarantee period must be 3 years from entry date/with date and signature)
- Invitor’s Letter of Pledge on Illegal stay and Unemployment (Designated format from Embassy or Hikorea Website/with date and signature)
- X-ray Result and Certificate of TB (tuberculosis) Screening (issued from hospitals designated by the Korean embassy within 3months)
- Invitor’s Korean Basic Certificate (detailed, issued within 3 months)
- Invitor’s Korean Family Certificate (detailed, issued within 3 months)
- Invitor’s Korean Marriage History (detailed, issued within 3 months)
- Korean Resident Registration Certificate (issued within 3 months)
- Korean Family Certificate under Korean’s child (detailed, issued within 3 months) (If pregnant, Pregnancy Certificate, or Maternity Handbook)
- Proof documents of Philippine family relation of Invitor & Invitee such as PSA Birth Certificate and PSA Marriage Certificate
- Documents to prove severe diseases and/or disabilities (if applicable)
- Original PSA Marriage certification or Cenomar
- Application Form
- 1 piece of Passport size colored picture
- Original Passport
- Copy of Passport First Page
- Copy of Invitor’s(Korean/Filipino) Passport First page (or valid ID)
- Invitor’s(Korean/Filipino) Invitation letter (Designated format from Embassy or Hikorea Website/with date and signature)
- Invitor’s(Korean/Filipino) Letter of Guarantee (Designated format from Embassy or Hikorea Website/guarantee period must be 3 years from entry date/with date and signature)
- Invitor’s Letter of Pledge on Illegal stay and Unemployment (Designated format from Embassy or Hikorea Website/with date and signature)
- X-ray Result and Certificate of TB (tuberculosis) Screening (issued from hospitals designated by the Korean embassy within 3months)
- Invitor’s Korean Basic Certificate (detailed, issued within 3 months)
- Invitor’s Korean Family Certificate (detailed, issued within 3 months)
- Invitor’s Korean Marriage History (detailed, issued within 3 months)
- Korean Resident Registration Certificate (issued within 3 months)
- Korean Family Certificate under Korean’s child (detailed, issued within 3 months) (If pregnant, Pregnancy Certificate, or Maternity Handbook)
- Proof documents of Philippine family relation of Invitor & Invitee such as PSA Birth Certificate and PSA Marriage Certificate
- Documents to prove severe diseases and/or disabilities (if applicable)
- Original PSA Marriage certification or Cenomar
For individuals who intend to study in Korea, here are the Korean visa requirements for application that you will need aside from the additional requirements of the educational institution where you enrolled:
- Duly-accomplished Korean Visa Application Form Application Form
- Passport Original
- 1 pc Passport size colored picture
- Copy of Passport First Page
- Original & Copy of valid visa and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years
- Philippines Last School Record Original
- PSA Birth Certificate (Original only)
- Financial Supporting Document (if no scholarship grant)
- Original Employment Certificate of Parents (issued within 30 days)
- Original Bank Certificate of Parents/Applicant (issued within 30 days)
- Admission Certificate from Korea (issued within 3 months)
- Business Permit of the University in Korea
- Scholarship Exchange Agreement (For Exchange Student only)
- Recommendation issued from Philippine School (For Exchange Student only)
To apply for a travel visa, submit your documents to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea which is located in Manila. There is no guarantee for a visa approval thus it is best not to buy a ticket prior to your visa application. You might also opt to visit any on the list of the no visa countries 2023 in case your application will be denied.