If you have a US or Japanese visa then a copy of one of those can help- it will do as a substitute of one of the required documents and will also (supposedly) speed up processing.

hi!christian greetings!!!i have a us army bf and he wants me to visit him in his post since he cant travel till october to see me.i am about to go for the visa application but i have the fear that i might be denied by the korean embassy.i have reserve my two-way ticket july 14 and be back august 04 of this year.i’ve got his invitation and affidavit of support from him notarized by the Us government, bank statement for proof of sufficient fund, passport , ITR, but the certificate of employment i have with me is my contract in Singapore since im workingthere as a DH then i got a vaction of 2 months thats why we planned that i will be the one to go there in korea.Do you think this its good to show or not anymore?i’ve travelled already to other part of asia but not korea yet.pls say something about my situation if i have a chance to get a visa or not.hope you can help me or even just an advice.As soon as possible.

i wonder if they will question my certificate of employment in singapore while i apply here in philippines to go korea?but anyway u r right i wont know if i can get visa or not without trying my luck.just wish me luck for it.my bf is really expecting to see me this coming month and probably spend time with me even just a short while.im just croosing my fingers for it.we’ve been doing our best so hope the korean embassy wont just dump our effort.thanks for the advise.god bless…..

betchay please help…. my fiance wants me to get a visa to go to korea asap to tie the knot… he’s a korean guy living in busan… i wonder… would it be easier for HIM to get a fiance visa to live in the philippines?
and does an invitation make a big difference? thanks…

gud day…me and my boyfriend(japanese) decided to meet in korea to celebrate his birthday jaz for 3 days….is it possible?tnx

hello, I just wanna iinquire and I need an answer.. my sister got an invitation from his bf’s father for travel or tourist, we dont know what to do or to complete the requirements but we dont know the requirements to be submitted in korean embassy here in philippines..pls help us to know.. thank you very much

Hello, a korean family is hiring me as a private home tutor (English) They will help me with my plane ticket and everything. It is my first time to go out of the country. What are the documents that I need to prepare? I don’t have bank accounts for the show money so do I have to make one? They want me to stay there for one year. Is it possible? What kind of visa should I get? I don’t know where to start and what to do.. Please help me.

hi betchay,
I appreciate your time & effort catering various problems sent to you.
I also need your advice regarding my tourist visa application to Korea since this is my first time. And one of the required documents are present employment certificate & ITR… It really bothers me now because I don’t have these two documents since I resigned from my broadcasting work last 2004 & not presently working.
Another thing is, could I right the name of my contact person from the school in the application form though his name is not stated in the invitation?(but he’s the one who sent me the invitation addressed from the school)
I would really appreciate your immediate response fro this.
Thank you,
Emily

im planning to visit korea but the problem is i dont know how much do i spend to get the visa and how much is the show money…my bf is working there but its not legal, my aunt will sponsor me…this is my first time to travel overseas i dont know how was it but i do have my passport…kindly tell me what to do???i dont know how to process it…suggestion is mucg appreciated…pls send it to my email…God bless

Hello Betchay!
I was referred to your blog by fellow POEA forumers and I’m happy to read your posts as it give me info on your experiences there in Korea.
I need your sdvice. My situation’s this: I’m hired directly by a Canadian employer who’s going to establish an international school there in Seoul. So, i’ll be needing a work visa right? I’ll be teaching social studies there and the Korean University (where the IS will be located) informed me to apply for a C4 visa since it’s the fastest visa to process (usually 5 days).
I went to the Korean Consular Office and the woman behind Window 3 (i don’t know if she’s the ms. park you referred to earlier) at first vehemenly shook her head and said “NO C4 VISA for FILIPINO English teachers. got a little peeved but i still pasted a smile and informed her that i’m not teaching English in Korea then she said i still need to submit a CCVI, ITR and personal bank certificate.
I asked my Canadian & Korean employers to secure the CCVI for me there and the Canadian told me to apply the C4 even without the CCVI. Mr. Park (her business partner) said that it’ll take 4 weeks to process the CCVI. The original time table for the teachers to be in Korea is until the 25th of this month because the inservice training will start on the 27th. It appears that i’m the only Filipino teacher in the team, the others are flying out as tourists between the 27th-30th.
I’m afraid of the next email that i’ll receive from my employers. if they ask me to apply for a visit visa, that’ll be the end of my dream to work abroad. I mean as the other people who posted their experiences with the tourist visa denial, i’m positive that i’ll join the numbers (huhuhuhu!). I’m not being pessimistic but i’m dealing with real facts. I only lack the CCVI, i have my ITR and personal bank account (although i wonder why they want it while i’m applying for a C4 work visa). Do i really need proof of funds as a temporary worker? I’ve already withdrawn a hefty amount from my bank account to buy my travel things and already exchanged some of them to US dollars. Will that affect my chances for visa approval?
What are my other options? If i go on with a visit visa, i don’t have sufficient funds and properties as show money. Then you said it’ll take six months before i reapply if i get denied. i need help… thanks!

somebody invited me to visit korea as a tourist but as you said it is only possible for a tourist to stay for three months. but i want to stay longer that that.so somebody told me that it is easier to go to korea as a student. i mean a filipino who wants to study korean language there. is it possible? how many months can i stay?what do i need to do? and if i go there as a tourist can i renew my stay there?

Dear Betchay,
HI! I have an American fiance’ who works in korea as a teacher. And he wants me to visit him there on December and he wants us to get married there on the same month. What are the documents I need to be able to get a visa since I’m still a student? And how long does it take to process it? And can we can get married there, if so, what are the necessary documents i need to present? My fiance’ will be the one who will shoulder all my expenses. Can you help me regarding this matter? Thank you and more power!

can i stay longer than 3 months as a tourist in korea? if not how can i extend my stay? please answer..thaks..

Hi betchay,
My friend referred this blog to me and I’m quite happy to read so many articles related to Korea.
My friend and i wishes to go to korea next year just to attend Jang Dong Gun’s B’day Party for his fans. To see Korea is only our second reason.
Just like to ask if it would be hard for ask to get a Tourist Visa if we are not employed? Would Bank Certifications stating our deposits on several banks a big help? How much savings deposit do I need to show them? Do you think it’s better to ask the help of a travel agency than to apply personally for a tourist visa?
Please advise me what would I do coz we really want to go to Korea next year.

sorry, my comments is addressed to Elsha, not to Betchay 🙂

I have read some of the comments posted in yr blog, and u have given useful advice. I am currently teaching in China with an African passpost. I have being saving to apply for the tourist visa come this December, i should be able to have above $5,000 in my account is that enough to show them at the embassy. I have being working on my saving to build up, i think i should be able to get a bank statement showing i have funds here in China. I am equally hope my school over here will give me a certificate of employment and the tax certificate cus they deduct 300 yuan every month as my tax. My question is, if i present my letter of employment to the embassy from my school, wouldn’t the embassy think i want to go to Korea for a teaching job? I just want to go for a visit, PERIOD. You talk about group visitation, how can i join a group here in China? Your response will be most welcome.
Cheers

dear betchay, i have a husband who is working in korea for one year and seven months already. he is inviting me to spend the holidays with him in korea, but he did not send me a notarized invitation letter,i got information that invitation letter is not necessary anymore. we only got married last january 2007, so my ITR still bears my maiden name, do u think the consular office will accept the same? i have the necessary documents already, but i’m afraid that i would be denied.

sorry, what i mean is, do u think a tourist visa will be granted in my favor. tnx again!

Hi! i’m planning to visit korea but i dont have an invitation. But i have russian visa, is this can help to granted my visa for korea if ever? Your response will be apprecited.
PS. please kindly email your answer
thank you
Ruby

Hi betchay!
i have been planning to travel in Korea for the longest time now.. and it so happens that i met a lot of Korean friends
here in the Philippines.
Now that they’re back in Korea, they’re inviting me to come
there for a vacation and stay in their house.
I think it is really great because i dont have to worry
about hotel fees or food.hehe. Only plane ticket and my
allowance.
I am planning to get a tourist visa and i think
i will just stay for like 1 week there.
I will be taking an NCLEX exam soon, and
i just thought of taking it in Korea.
What visa should i apply to if im going to take
the NCLEX there?
And if ever my application of visa is approved,
how soon should i leave for Korea?
do i need to fly off there immediately
or i can go there anytime as long as
my visa is approved?

annyeong…i really want to go in korea for work.. i have my filipino friend there and his korean boy friend…i just want to ask if do i need to complete all the requirements such as (1) bank certificate stating your savings, (2) certificate of employment showing your salary and position, (3) latest ITR (income tax return), (4) your passport and a copy, plus the (5) visa application form and (6) 2×2 pictures and if you have been invited, (7) a notarized invitation letter. so that i can have a visa?? how much would i pay all in all?? please help me!!! as soon as possible!!! thanks..

hi!
i just need to know what kind of visa should i apply for korea if i will only be attending a seminar there for 4 days. where can i secure a visa application form? is it available on the net? please reply through my email add. thanks.
secondly, is the invitation to attend the seminar sufficient or do i still need to notarize it? the seminar, by the way, is sponsored by a national organization here in the philippines.

hello,
do i need to have a certain amount in my account to get a korean tourist visa like 50,000.00?? i really have no idea…
i really need an answer…
thank you so much!!!
God Bless You….

oh and this is my email ad:
bluesoul_c2@ayhoo.com
thanks a lot^^

Hi..A Korean friend of mine invited me to visit her this coming December… She promised me to cover the expenses but after reading your posts, I think it would be difficult for me…Could you tell me exactly what are the requirements needed in going there? I plan to stay for only a month….Do you think it would be very difficult for me to get a tourist visa since I’ve never been abroad….Thank you so much…..Your reply is highly appreciated…..

hi betchay,
i am interested to have a tourist visa in korea. how much would be the bank’s savings account needed? is there any minimum savings account? how much would it be? i need to visit my bf in s.korea… please reply to me soon. thanks!

hi ms. betchay,
I don’t know if you still remember me but we already met at Dunkin Donuts together with your new born baby last year. I’ve been religiously visiting your site and I always see a lot of comments about Filipinos who want to visit Korea. I would like to share my experiences and I think it might help a lot of people. I have a Korean boyfriend who I met here in the Philippines. With my first C-3 visa application, I submitted my Annual Income Tax Return, Certificate of Employment, Bank Certificate, Application Form with attached picture, and a Letter of Invitation that wasn’t even notarized but I attached a faxed copy of my invitor’s (my boyfriend) passport. I asked my sister who just recently visited Japan at that time to apply together with me so she also furnished them with the same requirements. We had a little more than 300,000 in our joint savings deposit at that time. After submitting all the documents, we were given a release form. We were given an interview form to fill up that day and we were told that the consul will be interviewing us. When we were called for the interview, the consul mainly asked about our jobs at the present (I was really nervous as I wasn’t even a regular employee at that time) and my relationship with the invitor and what is his employment. We were given 15 days but I had to ask the consul to give us 30 days. Applying for a visa together with my sister greatly helped me in getting a visa.
My second time to apply for a visa was much easier and I didn’t have any interview. I just submitted the same requirements to Window 4 plus a copy of my korean Visa and got the visa in 5 days.
The third time, I submitted the same requirements as I mentioned but I was given an Interview form to fill up. The questions were; about my job at present, company profile, travels abroad, about my family and their jobs, etc.
The fourth and last time I applied for a visa was last Sept. 24, 2007. Their rules changed and it became more difficult to acquire a visa. For those who visited Korea only once will still be regarded as first-time applicants and will sumbit at window 3 and for those who have 2 or more visas issued after 2005 will be regarded as frequent visitor and will be using window 4. I submitted the same requirements and was given a relase form last 27th. To my surprise, I was told I was denied by the woman on window 3. I demanded to talk with the consul who is responsible for my denial to know the reasons why I was denied. The consul gave the following reasons why Filipinos get denied a lot and it’s as follows; 1. Fake Employment Certificate, ITR, and Bank Certificate ( the one that was issued in Recto or bearing false company names) 2. The applicant should be working at the time of application – (for people who applies for 30-59 days) no company would allow their employee to be out of work for a month or two 3. Purpose of work – if they think that the purpose of visit is possible employment then they would readily deny them. Since I didn’t fall in those categories, the consul listened to my plea and finally gave me visa for 59 days.
My tip for you guys is to please never even try to submit fake documents, try to shorten your desired lenght of stay, and make sure that you are currenly working, and by no means should you give them a doubt that you will be working there. If it’s possible try to apply a visa with a family member. And be confident in the interview and show the consul that you are very sincere and truthful in all the things you say.
Ms. betchay, I heard that if I visited there 5 times I don’t need a visa anymore. I heard it form the Immigration there. I would like to know if you also know about this.
I’ll be visiting visiting there again two weeks later. Thanks and Good day!

Dear Ate Betchay,
I and my American fiance’ will be getting married on December 26 of this year. Perhaps afetr my graduation he will invite me to visit Korea because he is working there as an English Teacher. Is there a possibility that I will be given a visa and if so, what are the requuiements?
Thanks and more power!
Jing

hi,betchay.i need ur answer to my question.im living in korea.and i want to invite my brother.im a filipino married to a korean,not yet a citizen.the problem is,i don’t know exactly what’s the first step to do and how.pls.i do need ur advice.i would be happy to see ur response…melchie

any advice would be appreciated.thanks in advance.

hi ms betchay, i am from manila philippines my grandfather fought at korean war under PEFTOK they say he belongs to the greatest 10BCT how can i get records that he really fought way back then, he’s name is ALFREDO DELFIN…thanks & God bless…

hi. just want to know, what will be the requirements for F-2-1 (temporary resident through marriage)… will this be easier? is there a possibility that you will be denied of a this kind of visa? thanks

Dear Ate Betchay,
I and my American fiance’ will be getting married on December 26 of this year. Perhaps afetr my graduation he will invite me to visit Korea because he is working there as an English Teacher. Is there a possibility that I will be given a visa and if so, what are the requuiements?
Thanks and more power!
Jing

anybody who wants to help me i will appreciate it very much..

i just opened my account dated november 23 and i also have the bank cetrification dated the same date..is it ok? woudn’t they asked me why? and will there still be interview in visa application?

Hi emma chan!! thanks for ur info. I hope u can comment on this since you also have the same situation (korean bf thing)
hello… i am a law student and i want to visit korea for only 3 weeks or one month since I have a boyfriend who will be going there from Australia.. But he is a korean.. Unfortunately, he is still a student. If that is the case, can i get a visa easily since he is still a student? please help.. im planning to go there in feb of 2008. thanks a lot!

Hi stef,
I’m not really sure if it’s going to be easier to get a visa when your bf is a student but not to dishearten you, I heard that it can be a disadvantage. If you wish to provide the embassy an invitation letter from your bf to help with your application, he needs to state his status, what he does, and he should guarantee that he will support you financially which in some case difficult for a student. Let me say your approval depends on your documents and the consul’s prerogative, and your boyfriend’s invitation letter is just a supporting document and is not really required. So his status is not the question here but YOURS. You have to establish the fact that you have your own means to support yourself during your stay and you are not going to stay here illegally and it wont matter much if your bf is a student or not. In your case, since you are a student and under your parent’s finances (I assume) you are going to use their documents instead. I hope this helps. Goodluck!

em,
thanks a lot for the your reply. I got your point. hehe…
I just hope i wont get denied. Thanks a lot!
More power to u!

Hi,
i’m from philippines,last couple of minutes i checked all the reviews in this site and i was so sad reading all the statement from most pilipinos applied in korea just to get a visa.anywas,
i am here in korea for 2months last 21 of dec,.my husband work as a univeristy professor in wonju and luckily i got here with all the documents provided.first,we got married in philippines during his 1month vacation from school.While he was there in philippines,we subscribe the MC from NSo,his invatation from korea with notorized ,invation from school as well,korea is very meticulous people,and so we keep updating from Manila embassy trying to ask what are those things we really need to fulfill the visa…we went to manila A.M to ask possible reqiurements and u have to go to the windo 3 just to make sure they have the small piece of papers for APPLICATION ReQUIREMENTS for spouse marrying to foreign work in korea.BUt i think for spouse married in soldier i found a piece of papers too different from what we have.
So far,philippine cannot get korea without visa even 15 days or less……….
ty,
joan

how much is the tourist visa in korea?

hi betchay! im one of the growing numbers of Filipino who apply for tourist visa but denied,, hearbroken because my fiancee wish for me to join him on korea for vacation anniversary pa namin.. he cant understand the fact that we as Filipinos even thouggh 15 days vacation needs to apply for visa and that Hurt me so much because he really unlike most of the country why allow mostly koreans to stay here in phillipines while we cant go to their country in more legal ways,, i hope the government can do something about that

Hi Ms. Betchay. Good day. I am a call centre agent here in Makati Philippines & I am really interested to visit South Korea. Your article helped me so much especially with the requirements needed for me to get a visa however may i asked if the Korean Embassy requires an amount for my Bank Savings. If yes, may i please ask how much will be the minimum amount? As much as possible, I also wanted to pursue a career in South Korea as an english tutor however my friend told me that i need to get an international certification for me to teach engligh in their country, are you also aware of some centres where i can take the exams for english certification? your reply is much appreciated. thank you so much.

continuation…Ms. Betchay…what visa do i need to apply if im planning to go to korea? would it be a tourist visa or a c-3 visa?

Hi Ms. Betchay!
I’ve been searching the web the whole afternoon & surprisingly found your blog site cool for korean visa application newbies like me.
I’d just like to know the requirements in filing a tourist visa application for conference attendees like me. The conference is gonna be held on 13th-22nd Aug at Seoul, sponsored by Rotary International there. I’ve already registered for that event. Btw, it’s the International Rotaract Conference.
Do I still need to submit an ITR and other financial documents when I file my visa application? or will payment of conference fee covering everything there will suffice? Do I just need to get a notarized invitation or confirmation of registration from them? What about other student Rotaractors particpating the said event? We were actually invited by the Korean organizers when we attended similar event in Malaysia last September.
Although I’m optimistic about getting there for that event as I hold a key position of the Rotaract Club here in the Philippines, I do still need an intelligent opinion from travel guru like you. I haven’t just really tried applying for any visa yet but I’ve been to Macau and Malaysia already solely for a week-long tourism purposes. Somehow, I’m kinda perplexed of being denied on the very first time.
Thanks so much. God bless and more power to you, Ma’am!

hello im filipina and i have a bf who work there in korea and his boss want me to go there for a tourist my boyfriend was the one who gonna take the risk for my expenses what will i present to the korea embassy if i apply for a tourist visa?…i need a reply a.s.a.p thank you and godbless

hello im filipina and i have a bf who work there in korea and his boss want me to go there for a tourist my boyfriend was the one who gonna take the risk for my expenses and his boss will send me an invitation letter…im only 20 and im not working what will i present to the korean embassy if i apply for a tourist visa?..thank you and godbless..

hi at betchay plz answer my question a.s.a.p tnx godbless

hi ate betchay!!!!!!
kylangan ko pa bang mag-exit ng korea pagmalapit ng mag-expired ung visa ko or puede akong magpaextend dito? may re-entry permit na ko tsk may alien registration card na din ako. Ung visa ko nga pala is F1 Visa and valid lang cya for 3 months. pakisagot lang po salamat!!!!!

Hi Ms. Betchay,
Your blog is really helpful!..I also have a question, I’m currently holding a C3 visa which was originally issued for an event that i was supposed to attend in Korea last November. That trip was sponsored by the company im working with. Unfortunately, I didn’t able to make it on the said event and didn’t able to use my visa. My visa will expire on the 31st of this month. I’m planning to use it before the final entry date (2008/01/31) just for vacation (kasi sayang naman yung visa) and thought this might be my chance to visit Korea. Do you think it’s still possible for me to use my visa, even for my personal trip this time? Does it matter if it has a remark on it, in Korean (i supposed it’s the name of the event) and the event date?..
From what i learned thru your blog and various sites, C3 (temporary visiting) visa can be used for tourism, all kinds of conferences, passing by, etc. So i guess, I won’t have any problems if i’ll use it for vacation, since i was issued a C3 tourist visa, not a C2 business visa, am i right?
Im planning to go there for 4 days/3 nights and my visa is valid for 15 days. Im just confused with that “remark”…:( I’ve already made my airline and hotel reservations though..hehe..
Thank you in advance for your time! Sana hindi po kayo magsasawa to help us! God Bless!

by the way, im 22. i just resigned from my job as a clinical instructor in one university here. thanks talaga…be waitin..

hello, is ther a greater possibility for government employees to get a tourist visa to korea, I intend to go there just for a one week vacation (invited by a US Military Friend, not a fiancee) im afraid that i might got turned down because ang liit lang ng sweldo sa gobyerno and at the same time, i have no savings at all. Can you assess kung ilang percent ang chance of getting a visa.

by the way, its my first time to apply for a Visa nga pla. I dont have any. thanks again

ate betchay ngapala poh pano yan wala aq ITR ?…Dnmn poh aq ngwowork tsaka ngstop poh aq sa skul..tnx poh tlga sa rply nyo natatakot din kc aq mag apply tapos ma deny poh aq lalo na 1st tym q poh…tnx poh tlga godbless….

Hello po, thank God po at napunta po ako s website nyo. Hdi ko po inexpect n my katulad nyo po pla n 2mu2long s mga pinoy about s pgpunta s Korea.
Ask ko lng po kung anu po best na gagawin, and2 po kc ako ngaun s China ngtu2ro po ng mga Chinese students s isang school, 22 years old po ako. Malapit n po kc mgend ang contract ko d2 kya po plano ko po sna n punta n ng Korea at iaccept po ung offer ng Korean friend ko n mgwork po ako sknila as private home tutor kso nga po gya nga po ng cnbi nyo illegal ang english teachers dyan. So ang plano ko po punta nlng me as a tourist, ung nsa passport ko po nkaindicate dun n ngwo2rk ako as a teacher d2. Ble pumunta lng din po kc ako d2 s China as tourist tas d2 n rin po me nghanap ng work, nta2kot po ako n ganun din po isipin ng Korean Embassy n mgtotour ako tas ska ako hanap ng work tas ang bagsak nun eh made2ny ako. S tingin nyo po best thing po b n ku2ha ulit ako ng new passport pra hdi po makita un o i2ng hawak ko ng passport ang gamitin ko kc mtgal p nmn po ang expiration eh tas hdi p po puno. Saan po kya mas madaling kumuha ng visa, d2 po b kya s China o s Pilipinas?
Maraming Salamat po. Hoping po for your reply.

uhm kahit kasama ko po yung family ng bf ko?thank you so much po..take care.

Maraming salamat po ate betchay…Naiintindihan ko po ang ibig nyong sabihin, I know n ayaw nyo po akong mapahamak just in case gawin ko po un. Hdi po kc ganun kalaki ung sahod ko d2 s china unlike po dun s offer nung korean friend ko. What I wanted lng nmn po eh ang makatulong po me tlga s mga magulang at mga kapatid ko. I know na ako lng din po ang inaasahan nila so khit gani2 n my mga karamdaman din po ako ngpursue p rin po ako n pumunta abroad not thingking of what might happen to me later on. Ang 22o po nyan wla po ako nung mga ibang requirements kc first tym ko din po go abroad tas fresh grad po ako nung umalis po ako ng pinas. Kya nga ask ko nga din po kng my mga programs din po about s pagisponsor kc willing din po ung Korean friend ko n mgsponsor s akin to go Korea. He is willing n po n ibigay ung plane ticket ko kso ang problema ko po ayaw ko p po snang tanggapin kc bka madeny ako lalo na’t wla ako nung ibang requirements gya nlng po ng ITR tas for bank account nmn po i’m starting to earn something.
Maraming salamat po tlga ate. Thank God for using you as an instrument to help other people. God Bless po. Thanks

Hello, please I need someone to help. I am from Venezuela
Im planning to go to Korea in my summer vacation with my friend from Korea. My friend told me I can stay in Korea 30 days without visa. But I want to stay for 2 months. My friend want me to get a Korea Visa to stay for 2 motnhs but He doesnt know if Korea has a korea embassy. thanks

pano poh yan ate betchay wala poh aq din nung ITR
un lang poh ung wala aq sa mga requirements ..ANU POH GGWIN Q ?….

To Dear Ms. Betchay
Thanks for creating this blogsite, I really find this informative. I was married to my husband last December and we are planning for me to be there this March. I am waiting now for my passport to be issued this mid February and after that I will go to the Korean Embassy to get Tourist Visa. I am a government employee, I just want to be with my husband cause I am missing him. I read most of the articles, by the way my husband is U.S. airforce and before I go to the embassy, I would like to know the exact requirements. I am living in the Province and currently working so as to lessen the expenses of travelling and absences from work, please help me to complete the requirements. Your help is much appreciated, thankyou in advance. I do really miss my husband.

hi miss betchay,
kauuwi ko lang from south korea. eps po ako and i voluntary leaver po ako, i mean nagresign po ako and went home.. napagod po kasi ako sa work. pero gusto ko po bumalik as tourist. i just want to visit my friends. kelan po ako pedeng magapply uli?
jo
lenhwanyong@yahoo.com

Dear Miss Betchay…
Ate pls. help me naman tungkol dun sa sinulat ko last February 3.

hi ate betchay. ask ko lang po kung magkano naman ang dapat mong ishow up na laman ng bank account mo,kpag nagpunta ko sa korean embassy?

pano poh yan ate betchay wala poh aq din nung ITR
un lang poh ung wala aq sa mga requirements ..ANU POH GGWIN Q ?….

hi bechay,
i’m married to a korean and i’m preggy right now.
I’m due next month and i wanted my mother
to come here in Korea to help me with the baby care.
we send all the visa requirements my mother needs
and i hope her visa will be approved.
how long does it take for her to process the visa?
would it take a week?
if she’ll get a visa, would that be a tourist visa?
how long does it last?

wow!
the answer is quick!
thanks… ^^

Helo there!!
I have a problem!Hope you can help me.
My brother give me birthday gift!It was a vacation trip in korea…but i am now her in hongkong working as domestic helper.My plan is, when im finish my contract this coming june thats the time i want to use my vacation trip.Do i need to go back in the Philippines to apply for a korean visa?Is there a possible
that a get denied because i am only a domestic helper?What should i do?I can provide a bank account, but i dont have a work in the philippines?

zhen>>>sv n ate betchay dti pag na denied daw eh after 6months ulit pwede magapply ^_^…..

Hello.. May friend po ako sa korea na gusto me mag tour sa kanila lahat po eh gastos nia.. ipapadala nia sakin yun invitation letter.. ano po bang dapat kung gawin para makapasa sa embassy? ano ba yung requirements na dapat kung ipasa.. kailangan ba talga na meron akung enough money sa bank? please email me asap.

zhen>>>try mong basahin ung ibang mga comment nklagay nlhat dyan mga requirements..aq din kc mag tour sa korea w8 qlng ung invtation letter…tsaka pag 1st timer daw eh ganun tlga ma dedeny pero try mnlng ulit…zhen qng may tanong kpa poh add mnalang aq sa ym q maartz_21_07…
w8 qkc c ate betchay sya kc sumasagot slhat ng tanong q eh ung tinanong m kc un din natanong q saknya dti..kaya alm q hehe…

Arlene….bata mo p pala???nabasa ko iba mong mga tanong…Same tayo n gusto mag tourist sa korea>>>Alam mo ba ang nakalagay ko sa bank nung mag aapply ako as tourist???450 thousand pero deny pa din ako…..kaya nga di ko n alam ga gawin ko para makapasa sa embassy nila…Sana may makatulong sa akong problem or share idea man lang or advice pa…God bless to all…

if you’re planning to go to korea to pay visit to your US army bf is kinda diffucult.. most of the time korean embassy was not isuing visa to those filipinas who wants to visit korea for that purpose coz they are not koreans…

miss betchay, i’ve been reading ur blog and wanted to ask about my case din. we’re three from our church who are being invited by a church in Korea to visit. ung pastor namin Korean din who’s going with us din.. bale sya na ssponsor lahat together with the church in Korea who’s inviting us. what is the easiest way to get a tourist visa? my pastor said we’ll stay there for three weeks only. i am working, and my other two companions are students. do i still need to get certif of employment, ITR and the likes? or bank account for that matter?
thanks for your reply. target date of departure is april 8.

Thanks for this info. Sorry, i didn’t see this when i posted my comment on one of your latest posts about Korean Visa. uuhmm. kinda scary. I hope i can get a visa. i’m planning to go to korea late this year or early next year. hope my friend will give me an invitation..

hello po!!! ask ko lng bakit ba ma denied ung application mo kung kumpleto ka nman sa requirements? naku nakakatakot naman kapag ma denied ka!! mag aapply po ako ng tourist visa going to korea this coming march!!! yan lang po ba mga requirements? sigurado po ba na ala ng interview? hehehehe yung husband ko kasi eh gov’t employee sa korea preo american citizen po sya! magkano po ba ang babayaran? pls reply me as soon as possible!!!!

ellein vic: asan ka na ba ngayon? heheheh dito ka pa ba sa pinas? nakakuha ka na ba ng visa? pwede ba malaman ang email add mo kung pupwede!!! pareho kasi tayo ng sitwasyon! thnkz!!!

hi!
i read all ur blogs here and i really learned a lot.
pero iba kasi ang case ko sa mga nabasa ko dito.
i have a 1 yr old baby with my korean boyfriend. he acknowledged the baby an is using his surname. he is in korea right now and he wants us (me and our baby) to go and live there. we are planning to get married there too. he will send me the invitation letter. do i need to bring my baby to the korean embassy when i apply for the visa? anong visa ang klangan kong iapply para sa akin at sa anak ko? tourist visa din ba? in my case, is it easier to get a visa?

i applied for a korean visa las month but i got denied my travel agency told me that after 2-3 months i can apply again for a korea visa is it true that after 2-3 months i can apply again? pls. reply i need an answer ASAP tnx.

tama ka kaya sobrng sisi me at pinagkatiwala ko ung application ko sa knila deliver and pick up lng pla ung work nila pagdating sa visa application, but they told me after 3 months daw pwede nako magre apply uli. ano nga pla ung tinatatak ng embassy sa passport pag denied? ung sa sister ko kasi may stamp sya na denied, ung sakin application reciv ang stamp nya.

magkano po ba dapat ang pera mo sa savings account mo n pwde tanggapin ng korean embassy as part of the rquirement?
thanks..please help
ria

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March 4th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
hi maia! you and your baby has to apply for tourist visa… madali ka rin siguro makakuha… naaalala ko tuloy yung isang kaibigan ko rito, inuwi niya anak niya sa pilipinas… tapos pinabalik niya ksama ng auntie niya so nakakuha ang auntie nya ng visa… tuwing uuwi aunt niya sa pinas, kasama yung bata para makabalik uli sa korea… hanggang hindi na niya kinailangan kumuha ng tourist visa para makabalik ng korea…
ate bechay,
nabasa ko po itong post nyo about your friend.. nandito po ako sa korea i was married with a US soldier based in Camp Humphreys. Sa Seoul na din po kami ng apply ng immigrant visa sa US embassy.. Ngaun po nakatanggap po ako ng email for interview and medical exams for me and my daughter sa Seoul po gagawin ung medical exam.pero nasa pilipinas pa po ang anak ko. pwede ko po ba sya iinvite kasama ung friend ko pumunta dito para sya ang maghatid? my daughter is only 4 years old.. Please help po…
Thank You!

maraming salamat po! 🙂

your answer is very much appreciated..

just wanna ask, if the korean embassy got all the documents including the passport, and gave a claim stub, does it mean i was given a visa or there is still a possibility that i am denied?
waiting for your reply…

good day
what are my 2 daugthers requirements to get a tourist visa ?
coz my korean friends want to invite them for a 1 month vaccation. they are aged 10 and 16yrs old.
thanks .pls reply on my email add.
d.thina@yahoo.com.ph

Hi there!
I wish you can help me with this.
Just wanna know if it’s possible for me to go back to Korea since I had stayed there illegally for almost 3 years, but now I’m in another part of Asia. I left Korea last june 28, 2007. I am now married to a british citizen, and we’re both working in an international school. I haven’t changed my passport yet. I’m still carrying my old passport as an unmarried woman, but we’re working on changing my passport and become an independent to his passport. Is there any possibility for me to go back to korea even without changing my passport? How long should I wait before I can go back to Korea?
Your prompt reply would be appreaciated.
Thanks
dale

Hi!
I’m here in Korea right now and I got a friend who’s visiting me. I am just curious as to how much money should she have in her bank to prove that she is illegible of coming here. I would appreciate it if you can give me a quick reply. Thanks!

hi
My present employer invited me to work in seoul korea as highway Engineer. I already signed a employment contract and visa application last week and all my original documents were already brought ot korea for visa application. Normally, how long does it take to get a working visa in korea for a direct hired OFW?

good day!
i got a 30 days c-3 visa, now im here in daejeon, korea. How to extend my c-3 visa? And what are the requirements. Thank you

Hi! I’m holding a C3 Visa can I possibly have a work here and apply a working visa. My wife is working here as a Kindergarten teacher. Can you help me where I can find job work here. Maybe an english language teacher or other as long as I can stay with my wife together.
Thank you.

By the way if your a tourist visa how long can you stay here in Korea..? Im holding a c3 Visa Shor Term visit period of sojourn is only 30 days in my visa, can I stay here more than 90 days up to 6 months? Maraming Salamat ulit. God Bless You All.

anybody can help find a job in Korea.

my baby is 1 year 6 mnths po. ilang days po bago malaman if denied or hinde? sana u can answer lahat po ng question ko and sana mapayuhan mo ako if wat will i do. and do i nid to tell na i will just visit my hubby o dpat d ko na lang bangitin na my asawa aq dun na working. salamat

please help me guys,,he is coming here in Philippines to marry me,,what are the steps I have to do,,getting marry here in Philippines and going to Korea with him after our wedding,,thank you so much,,hoping to hear from all of you,,

Hi Ms.Betchay.Im planning to apply for a tourist visa going to korea.plano ko sana pumasok doon on a Package Tour group ng isang travelling agency.im an entrepreneur managing my own business for a year now,at registered under my name ang business.meron din po akong enough cash sa show money ko.actually one of the reason why pupunta ako ng korea is to visit and meet my filipino friend na nagtatrabaho doon as factory worker.i need to bring some important documents to him para pirmahan nia ng personal.plano ko sana mag-stay doon kahit 5days lang.actually kagagaling ko lang ng taiwan kahapon on a business trip din.at plano ko nga mag-apply na ng korean visa ko bukas.Kasi base sa mga nabasa ko earlier, aabutin ng 1week or 2weeks ang application.Sa case ko po, hindi na ako dapat abutin ng until may15 kasi ilalabas ko na yung money sa bank account ko at mawawalan na ako ng show money.Though i have a business associates na sasagot lahat ng gastos ko from airfare to hotel accomodations madala ko lang yung mga papers doon asap.
According to a friend na me traveling for agency the best way for me to enter korea is tru Package Tour.i have no plans na mag-stay ng matagal…i just need to meet yung friend ko for some business matters…
Is it possible po ba na makakuha ako ng visa within 7days kahit first timer ko sa korea? makakatulong po ba yung mga travel ko sa malaysia, china, and hongkong and recently twice ako nakapasok at na-grant ng visa sa taiwan (feb and apr 2008)para makakuha ng visa? kailangan po ba na meron na akong ipapakitang itinerary at date ng alis para ma-approved ako? pwede ko bang gawing reference yung pamangkin ko na nagwork din dian sa korea?hindi po ba masagwa tingnan sa passport mo kung sakaling me tatak k ng denied sa korean embassy? kasi plano ko mag-apply ng US Visa after ko makarating ng korea?
im still hoping and praying na ma-approved ang visa ko…kasi importante na makausap ko ng personal yung taong pupuntahan ko doon…
please i need your advise and expertise on these matters at plano ko na po mag-apply sa korean embassy bukas ng umaga…
nawa po makarinig ako ng reply galing sa inyo asap para naman po mabawasan ang dilemma ko for how many weeks na po…
ngayon pa lang po nagpapasalamat na ako sa reply ninyo… more power and god bless!

Ana after you get married with him, pwede ka ng kumuha ng tourist visa going there, just prepare documents needed at kapag nandun ka na pwede ka kumuha ng A3 visa (military dependent visa) multiple entry ito at kahit ilang days ka magstay dun. I too have military husband there in Osan ganyan lang ginawa namim..goodluck

i guys a big help..if you have inquiries about applying visa you can go to http://www.HiKorea.com. They also online services.

@sherwin and ms.bechay…update lang po sa mga nangyari sa pagpunta ko sa korean embassy last friday (May09,2008). Beware po sa mga nag-re2search ng infos sa internet regarding sa korean embassy,medyo matagal na pong hindi updated ang mga datas and infos nila. Much better po na magpunta po kayo ng personal sa embassy to ask for requirements at kung paano ang sistema.kasi po nangyari skin akala ko 1:30-5:30pm ang application tulad ng nkpost s mga website, at nagpunta ako, yun pala 9am-11am na ngayon.tapos pati yung visa application form na nadownload ko sa google hindi rin updated kasi 7years ago p daw yung ganong forms nila according to manong guard sa embassy. even yung form sa poea.gov.ph luma na din.FYI po sa lahat eto po ang updated requirements from the embassy to apply for a visa:
VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESSMAN
-Application form (typewritten)
-One passport size colored picture
-Old and new passport
-Passport (Original and photocopy of first page)
-(Must be at least 6 months valid)
-Business Registration Permit for SEC or DTI (photocopy)
-Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit(photocopy)
-PERSONAL Bank Certificate (original)
-Individual Income Tax Return – ITR (photocopy)
-If invited to Korea: Original Invitation Letter notarized in Korea & photocopy of the Invitor’s Passport (first page only)

KOREA EMBASSY ADDRESS:
18th Floor, The Pacific Star Bldg., 1226 Makati Ave., Makati City Philippines
Tel: (632)811-6139, Fax: (632)811-8258

HI! I AM A FILIPINA,I WORKED IN KOREA FOR 2YEARS AS AN ENTERTAINER.I HAVE A U.S ARMY BF STATIONED IN KOREA.WE ARE PLANNING TO GET MARRIED HERE IN PHILLIPINES.IS IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO GO TO KOREA WITH HIM AFTER WE GET MARRIED?IS IT EASY FOR ME TO GO IF WE GET MARRIED HERE IN PHILLIPINES?PLS HELP ME AND ADVISE ME WHICH IS MORE EASIER!! PLSSS ASAP. THANK YOU

Ms Betchay,
I have signed my contract with an Engineering Firm based in Seoul Korea for a contract of 1 year as a design engineer there.
I’m still in the process of working on my working visa so at the moment I don’t have one yet.
Should ever that everything goes well and I’m already there, I was wondering if it’s possible for my GF to get there as a tourist (to visit me from time to time). I’m willing to shoulder all her expenses in her stay in Korea.
Have you heard of cases similar to mine?
Your prompt reply is truly appreciated. Thanks!

@Betchay..thank you for all the info i’ve asked before…my visa was granted for an extension additional of 60 days.

ask ko lng po kasi marami na po akong nabasa na may mga Filipina na nagpakasal dito sa Pinas with their US military bf,,then after they get married here ,they go to the korean embassy in manila to apply for a Visa going to Kortea then I heard that they granted a Visa because their US military husband accompany them at the korean embassy in Manila..Gusto ko po malaman kung ano mga requirements na kaylangan namin ipakita sa korean embassy and how long yung process??thank you po..and God Bless..Please help me Guys…

Hi summerain,,I need your help..my BF is a US military and he currently stationed in Korea..he is going to come here in Philippines in September to get marry,,ask ko lang po,,after we get married we are going to apply for a Visa to Korea at the Korean Embassy in Manila,,what are the documents/requirements needed and what are the process and how long it will take??thank you po,,please help me summerain…
simply_sexy3@yahoo.com

Hello po! i have a 1 daughter to a korean.her surname is to her dad and her acknowledge her in the birth certificate but we are not yet married…im also a pinay po and for now not working cuz taking care of my baby…her dad wants us to visit him in korea cuz he don’t have time to go here cuz busy sa work…i want to know po if i still need a bank certificate from the bank to get a tourist visa?…thanks po….

hello everybody…
thanks for all these infos, it help me a lot to get an idea on how to get a tourist visa to korea… i havent been to korean embassy coz i dont know the requirements, but i strip on this blogsite so, thanks, it help me a lot…
does it mean that everybody who’s needing for a korean visa processed it by themselves? or you guys go to an agency to process all your papers? coz my friend told me to go to a travel agency to process my visa…
thanks a lot and more power…

hi there..just visited ur site,it really helps!
sistah betchay just want to ask what is there for me to do if my private student’s parents like me to go with them in Korea?what kind of visa should i get? would it cause me a problem if ill just get a tourist visa and then just change my status when i get to stay in korea na?theyre willing to help but theyr rushin this time and just like to skip through the hassle of getting some docs or goin through the process of complicated matters…posible ba un sis?
and what would be the papers that we need to process po? and one thing more..how many months do they give for a tourist to stay there in korea? 3 or 6?
theyre planning to leave Phil in late June or the next month after..i hope to get ur reply soon..
i understand u have many commitments and replies to make pa.. newey u can email me back here po janahlara@yahoo.com
really appreciate u po..
tke care n Godbless!

ate betchay, nakapunta na po kasi ako ng korea last year as a singer but i runaway from work and stayed with a BF der.but i went back home before my alien card expires.Im already married and hes also married but wer both separated. Is it possible for me to go back der and stay der even 1 week and go back here again..will they give me tourist visa? am i still legal to enter korea even if i runaway from work and manager kasi theyre so harsh and inhuman in working conditions in korea. pls rreply ate asap…thanks sau ha?

well, im done readin’ all info from top to bottom..
it took several hours , but quite worth it, i guess.. ( heehee , as i took notes of impt info while reading through ) ^^
a lot of ht ienfo was useful.. from your replies as well as the updated visa app requirements and SK Embassy’s operation hrs for visa app that joshua so patiently listed down.. ( well, appreciated ).
anyhow, please correct me if i’m wrong, but as my original question was specifically how much the minimum for show money ( personal bank statement ) should be.. but as i read through every single entry, i’ve realized that there really isnt any amount set as a standard,by the looks of it, i so agree when you mentioned that you’re lucky if you get approved the first time.. ( this is too sad, though ).. T.T
my fiance of over 3 years is coming for another visit on the first 2 weeks of aug and our plan , as per my future in-laws is that i’ll then go to seoul for 추석 ( from late sept til arnd early nov )… all paperwork is ready for the visa application ( including the notarized invite and page 1 of his pp).. but does anyone happen to know if i need to get a CENOMAR with my fiance for the sept trip? or do i get it alone? or do i even need it for my purpose of getting a tourist visa this time?
i dont wanna be denied ( just like everyone else doesnt )… coz my future-in-laws have been expecting me since early this year…and ‘chusok’ is the best time to go there to meet all relatives .. heehee..
anyhow, reading all the entries is quite disheartening, honestly, but i do hope more peeps will get their visas approved the first time around.. ( the peeps at the embassy are quite rude too if you speak to them over the phone ).. but i guess we’ll just hafta deal with it..
thanks for reading and for your response.
katie
keyti_cute@yahoo.com

Hi everyone,
I am leaving for Korea on the 21st of June. This is gonna be my 3rd visit to Korea. However, this time I was given only a 15-day travel VISA. I wonder if I can have it extended for a month or two. My boyfriend who is korean would like me to stay there longer. Do you have any information as to what I need to do? Looking forward to your prompt reply.
Thank you very much and more power!

Hi Ms. Betchay, this blog of yours is really helpful…
We are planning to go Seoul next month,it will be a family vacation. My husband is a businessman, he is of pakistani passport with a permanent residence here in philippines. He have business in their country. I myself also have a business here. With those requirements above, we can provide it.
The only question will be, Is it compulsary to have an invitation? My husband have a pakistani friend and a permanent resident who have business there can send us invitation. However, i dont like to disturb him much. Is it okay even we dont provide this invitation letter?
Anyway, we will just be there not more than 2 weeks. My husband travels around asia and north africa. Me naman travelled in 4 asian countries where most of my stays are only for few days lang.
Do you think we have a good chance of obtaining a tourist visa? We will bring our 2 year old daughter with us.
Will be very happy to receive your reply…
Salamat in advance

thanks!

How much does the extension of visa cost? how long is the process? what does the immigration officer ask? what is the best reason to be granted the extension?
thank you po and more power!

hi everyone! im 22, a fresh graduate and i have a US ARMY bf stationed in korea and weve had this relationship for almost 4 years now.. he came here last may4-june1 he proposed to me but its unofficial yet kc wala pa ung ring but anyways i said yes and we plan to marry in korea… ive read through your blog and found most of the docs. and stuffs that i needed except for the ITR..and as for my bank cert/statement my bf told me i should go get a bank account so he can wire transfer enough show money.. my bf told me he will assume the full responsibility with regards to the expenses… ive even thought of going through an agency coz of the whole confusion i got and im scared that i might get denied and i really want to be with him.. im thinking of staying for a week or 2 with 100,000+php as bank statement… but im scared that the consul might ask me where i got the amount since im unemployed and no source of income…:( im hoping to be in korea by august…
please everyone…anyone… help……… im really desperate……=(

Ms. Betch I forgot to mention.The visa that I want to apply for Korea is a tourist visa.
Thank you again!!!

thanx so much katie… i already told my bf to prepare with the invitation and stuffs…. ill start finishing my requirements.. thanks again…^.^

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please my name is Martins please i am from Africa (Nigeria), i will like you to explain more to me about C3 visa and what it will require to enter into south korea with it. you can publish it and also send me the answer to my email.

what’s the best attire required when entering korea? thanks

Can you send me the link for the application form so that I have it already once I’ll go to the embassy. Many thanks for your unwavering support Betchay=)

in response to arvinsign message-
you may not ask if you don’t want. don’t tell ms.bechay to stop her good deeds. she could help a lot of people through this site. you know even if you ask those who are in the embassy they couldn’t tell you what’s wrong and what should be done to get a visa a 100%. and even if you follow all that they say it’s not sure that you’ll get a visa. they don’t actually give tips on how to get visa surely. Ms. bechay speaks from her experiences in getting her visa. it’s good she could share to others her ideas and advises.

thank you again.

Thanks for the link Betchay=) Another question, sorry ha=) If ever I’m planning to go this September, how updated should my bank certificate be?

how true that if you have already come four times in korea as a tourist no need to get visa the next time anymore, amd you can go to Korea without applying for a visa anymore?

the agency advicedme to get a package tour instead of just buying a ticket and hotel accomodation so that i wouldn’t be asked so many questions when i enter korea. i could only just present my iterinary. however i believe it would cost more expensive. however if that’s the best way to do then i could pay for it. what do you think is the good thing? thanks

Hi! ms. betchay i need your help…I have 5 visa ( C-3 ) already and by july 25, po ang balik ko sa korea. Nabasa ko po kase sa embassy na after 4 time going and back to korea is VISA EXEMPTION na po. At kung pwede ko po syang extend don ulit. This time wla po nakalagay sa passport just like the same sa mga naunang visa ko. Nag-try me ask sa w-3 kya lang po… no answer. Kya d2 na lang po me nag-ask sa inyo bka po matulungan nyo ako. Thanks and God Bless….

oh ms.buchay na A to A po ako. i went to Korea with my 15 day tourist visa and I decided to buy only ticket and hotel accomodation. the immigration officer intervied me. and she asked where do i want to go because i don’t have iterinary. she couldn’t accept the reason that i will be travelling myself. she told me that my purpose was not as tourist but for another reason. oh my God they hold me for one day.and asked me to come back here. i told her that the embassy here gave me the visa, and then why don’t they allow me to enter.