I still get emails about this. I guess the previous one is too tedious for people to read. HiKorea Portal site has a list of required documents, for those who’d like to visit Korea for a short time, depending on their purpose. I’ve also listed the basic requirements if you would just like to tour Korea. The short-term or C-3 visa is given for the purpose of tourism, transit, visiting relative, conference, religious ceremony.
Applications if of course done at the Korean Embassy in the Philippines located at the Pacific Star Building in Makati and Buendia Avenues. AFAIK, they only accept visa applications in the morning. They return the passports in the afternoon. The visa processing takes about a week. “Documents received” on your passport means you have been denied. If you were, you might need to wait for six months before you could apply again. The C-3 or short term visa is free for up to 59 days of stay. A Philippine passport holder can only get a tourist visa for up to 90 days (for a fee).
If you are a spouse of an English teacher or a professional Filipino worker, you could apply for the dependent or F-3 visa.
Here is the list of requirements for the tourist visa:
VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESSMAN (as posted by visitor Joshua on May 12, 2008)
-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)
VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEE
1. Application form (typewritten)
2. One passport size colored picture
3. Passport Original (Old and New)
4. Passport photocopy of First Page (6 months valid)
5. Copy of U.S., New Zealand, Japan, Australia, Korea, and Canada Visa (if there is)
6. Employement Certificate (Original)
7. Personal Bank Certificate(Original)
8. ITR (Income Tax Return) (photocopy)
* If Personally invited to Korea: Original Invitation Letter in Korea & photocopy of the Invitor’s Passport
* If invited by Company to Korea: Original Invitation Letter in Korea & photocopy of the Korean Company Business Permit
Document requirements according to the status
Overseas Koreans over 60 years old
– Documents that prove that they are overseas Koreans, as well as those that prove their age(a copy of family register, a certificate of incumbency, household register, identity verification document)
Minors whose either biological parent is Korean national with domestic address
– Document which states the reason of invitation
– Documents related with Inviting parties (a copy of family register, a copy of resident registration, a front and back copy of a certificate of residence, etc)
– Document which proves that he/she is a biological child
– Documents related with the invitees(I.D card, family registry specified all family members, etc)
Those that had come into Korea more than 2 times without record of illegal stay
– Document which proves the purpose of entry
– Documents related with the invitees(I.D card)
Those proven to have had Korean nationality at birth through registration in Korean family register
– A copy of family register(removal) and family registry
– Identity verification document (ex ID card)
Men of merit and their direct relative
– A certificate of a men of merit of national independence or national
– A medal certificate
– A conferment certificate
– A copy of family register and family registry
– Identity verification document (ex ID card)
Those employed under industrial training, training employment or employment license system, that have no record of desertion, and had previously returned to their own country before their period of stay had expired.
– Documents that proves their previous employment.
– Family registry
– Identity verification document (ex. ID card)
Those that are invited by the spouse or cousin of those that have domestic address
– Documents related with Inviting parties(a copy of family register, a copy of the resident registration, a front and back copy of a national identity card)
– Document which proves their relation(Family registry, Genealogical table, old photo, letters communicated for a long-time or KBS-dispersed family certificate, etc)
– Document which proves the financial capability of inviting parties or their spouse(a certificate of incumbency, a copy of business registration, a certificate of bank balance, etc)
– Documents related with the invitees (I.D card, a certificate of holding office, etc.)
Attendance of various Events · Meetings
– Documents proving purpose of stay
– Documents proving · introducing the Meeting
– Documents related with establishment of the institute opening the meeting (a copy of business certificate, a copy of corporation certificate, etc.)
– Documents related with the invitee (ID Card, a certificate of incumbency)
Those that are going to take part in wedding
– Documents related with Inviting parties(a copy of family register, a copy of the resident registration, a front and back copy of a national identity card)
– An invitation card, confirmation of reservation, etc.
– Document which proves their relation
– Documents related with the invitees (I.D card, census registry specified all family members, etc)
The F3 visa application procedure is still unclear and in my opinion the current way to get it for Filipino’s at least is flawed. My family submitted all of the above documents including my a copy of my E7 visa and Alien Registration Card and yet they were still issued tourist visas. The reason I’m so worked up about this is because I have to pay for two return airfares for them to be able to get their passports stamped with an F3. I have no idea why the Korean consulate in Manila refuses to process F3’s or if they do in some cases what the criteria is. Just venting ;-D
^^ i just got an email from someone who asked me before about getting a F3 visa for his filipina wife… his wife will now be coming to Korea… did you get a confirmation of visa issuance first from the immigration here?
wendy (of Wendy’s Domain) is also here on F3 visa
Hi Miss Betchay! E2 nnmn po ako..hehehe..Ika2sal po ksi kmi ni hubby ko sa August 28..and we are planning to invite my parents mga wat date of August ko po kya sila papuntahin sa Embassy for visa application? how many days po ba b4 mairelease ang visa? And is it ok po ba na 1 week ung kunin nilang visa? Ano po kya mga requirements? Thanks po!
Hi Ms. Betchay! I have been reading through all the threads on Korean immigration and I see you have been so kind to provide information to “clueless” souls like me.
I have been issued an F3 visa (I believe it is). My American husband told me I should bring my passport to the Korean Embassy for visa stamping. He already gave me the visa number (or is that how you call it)? My first question is: What are the procedures to have my passport stamped? Do I go there as early as 6 or 7 am to stand in line? Thank you.
My 2nd question will be: My husband and I have not yet started the adoption proceedings for our daughter so legally, my daughter still shares my maiden name. Because Korean immigration doesn’t see my daughter’s legal relationship with my husband, she can’t be issued the same dependent visa as I have.
Hi Ms. Betchay! For some reason, I mistakenly hit “enter” and my message was posted without my question relating to my daughter’s issue.
My question is: Is there any chance (no matter how nill) that my husband and I can have her come to Korea? It really pains my heart to leave behind my 3-year old daughter in the Philippines that at this point when I should be concentrating on leaving, I am already thinking of going back.
Please help me. Thank you so much.
Please help me and give me hope that my angel has a chance of joining me and my husband. Thank you.
^^ sent you an email
Hi Betch! Thanks so much for your kindness. I also sent you my reply …with some more questions ( sorry ).
Right now, I’ve been thinking of just applying for a tourist visa for my daughter. If this is possible, please advise what sort of documents do I present to the Korean Embassy since my daughter is a minor. So it will be that I will be on an F3 and my daughter comes in as tourist for 3 months and I come home again to Philippines with her after 3 months.
Thank you so much for your generosity, Betch.
I’m not liking this “Betch” nickname… lol I’m going to stick with Betchay… XD
@AzureWolf >> it’s fine.
@Martina’s mom >> sorry for the late reply… i’d rather send you an email
I will just ask you,what are the requirements to be needed to invite my sister in law to come here to visit me and my wife?I already sent the some of my documents but the officer said that my sister in law needs to get the bank statement and the income tax.How about if she dont have enough money in the bank and no income tax coz her company that she work didnt pay income tax?Are you allow her to process the visa without this two documents?thanks and Im patient to hear your reply.
I will just ask you,what are the requirements to be needed to invite my sister in law to come here to visit me and my wife?I already sent the some of my documents but the officer said that my sister in law needs to get the bank statement and the income tax.How about if she dont have enough money in the bank and no income tax coz her company that she work didnt pay income tax?Are you allow her to process the visa without this two documents?thanks and Im patient to hear your reply.
I will just ask you,what are the requirements to be needed to invite my sister in law to come here to visit me and my wife?I already sent the some of my documents but the officer said that my sister in law needs to get the bank statement and the income tax.How about if she dont have enough money in the bank and no income tax coz her company that she work didnt pay income tax?Are you allow her to process the visa without this two documents?thanks and Im patient to hear your reply.
I will just ask you,what are the requirements to be needed to invite my sister in law to come here to visit me and my wife?I already sent the some of my documents but the officer said that my sister in law needs to get the bank statement and the income tax.How about if she dont have enough money in the bank and no income tax coz her company that she work didnt pay income tax?Are you allow her to process the visa without this two documents?thanks and Im patient to hear your reply.
I will just ask you,what are the requirements to be needed to invite my sister in law to come here to visit me and my wife?I already sent the some of my documents but the officer said that my sister in law needs to get the bank statement and the income tax.How about if she dont have enough money in the bank and no income tax coz her company that she work didnt pay income tax?Are you allow her to process the visa without this two documents?thanks and Im patient to hear your reply.
Hi, thanks for the tips you’re sharing here in your posts. I really wanted to go to South Korea. When I was in college, i was a volunteer tutor to some Korean college students who visited our university. Since then, i have the passion to teach Koreans but i’m not a teacher, I am Marketing major and currently working as an Acocunting Assistant. I would like to seek for an advise what will I do to get a visa to Korea? I don’t have an ITR right now because i just graduated last year. I resigned from my previous job before the date of filing of ITR. What can you advise me to do? Please send me a message on my email. Hoping to hear from you soon. Thank you very much.
Good day!
I really don’t understand the code they use for the visa…can you send me brief meaning of F3/E7/etc. kinds of visa. Thank you very much.
hi tonette, just like you i don’t have an ITR too. but still im going to try my luck for korea. im planning to apply mid of october or last week of october, just trying to complete all my requirements. not all but some, if i get lucky. i’ll keep you posted.
btw, do you have any friend who’s korean or who’s in korea right now?
hello midmi, are you in manila? same here, im planning to apply this october,.I do have other requirements as an employee…all i need is ITR, and i understand that it’s too early to file for an ITR for the year2008, and too late for the year2007…i really don’t know how to have my ITR…i hope i can talk with you…
Yes, i have some Korean friends waiting for me there…i met them when they visited d university were i spent my college…i was a former English coversation volunteer in my school..
midmi, do you have a friend in Korea?
yes, im here in manila. yes, my fiance’s korean.. i heard that we should have money in the bank, parang show money ganun? and an invitation letter will be a great help daw. ako pinapaasikaso ko yung invitation letter, pero nistastart palang din eh..
ako din, i’m waiting for my Korean friend to send me the invitation letter…yup, we need a bank certificate for that matter…anyway, i’ll give u my number 09204503504, please text me…i wanna talk with u pa but i have to go home..gabi na kz, still at the office…please keep in touch…
hi tonette, just got your message. i got your number na. when do you plan to submit sa korean embassy?
@Tonette >> F3 is dependent visa… if you have a husband working in Korea with an E7 visa, you may stay in Korea with the F3 visa… it’s like a resident visa but you can’t work… the E7 is the visa for skilled workers/professionals… if you want to work here as an accountant, e.g, that’s the visa that you need and your employer has to apply for that visa for you…
Hi ate Betchay!!! Nkabalik n po aq sa Korea! Thanks po sa pgpa2lkas ng loob!:)
Hi betchay, thanks for your reply. Actually, i don’t have a plan of working there as of now…all i wanted is to travel there and meet my friends. One of my friend will be leaving korea soon and it will take years again for us to see each other, that’s why i want to grab this opportunity to see them in korea…i don’t have a husband yet…i’m just 20 years old and working for more than a year…
Is it possible to have a tourist visa given the COE and other requirements as an employee, eventhough i’m only working for more than a year?
I hope you can give me more advise…thanks
Hello! I have been reading all your blogs about Pinoy life in Korea. I am here now in Korea (Gangwon-Do Province) but I go to Seoul every weekend because I am officially here to train fencing as I am a national athlete in the Philippines. While I am here, I want to work part-time. Maybe you can help me with your networks. Or if not, it is still nice to know that there are Filipinos here that make you feel close to home even only through online correspondence. More power to you!
hi tonette, how much would you present as your show money? im wondering kase eh.. matagal na din ba yung bank account mo? i was thinking of opening an account at citibank. hay… sana we’ll be blessed to have the visa ^_^
yup midmi, meron na ko bank account pero di pa ko kumukuha ng bank certificate, kuha nalang ako after ng lahat ng ibang papers ko…un
ah owkies, ako din ganun gagawin ko. kelan mo plan magsubmit ng papers sa embassy? im sorry hindi kita matext hindi kase ako masyadong nagloload..anyways, here’s my number 09169098393.. hope to hear from you soon! take care. God bless satin! ^_^
Got ur number, tnx…mid oct ko plan mag-apply…chat nlang tau…i’ll text u…Godbless
hi tonette, how’s your application? i’ll be going to the embassy na tomorrow…i got the cho-cheong-jang na also.. keep in touch ha? God bless! ^;^
I’m planning on relocating to the Philippines so this is useful information. Thanks!
hi tonette, im goin to the embassy tomorrow.. how’s your application goin? please pray for me.. ^_^
@ tonette, hope to hear from you..
hey! hi i’ve been reading all your message here to get some tips how to get a korea tourist visa.i am wondering if madali or not cuz this will be my first time..my boyfriend is an american and he is working in korea as an esl teacher he wants me to visit him there kaso i dont know what are the things that i need to do and the requirements that my bf and i need for the visa..please help me…
mr. michael wallace,
can i know if youre sister and law and your wife are already in korea now? because you said that your sis in law has no income tax return and no enough money in the bank..did the embassy issue a visa for her?because im just like her and my bf wants me to come and visit him but i dont have sufficient money in my account
for us filipinos who wish to go there at korea?? is it required to have personal bank statemnt account??how much would be the requirements??thanks
I am an aspiring English teacher in Korea and I am totally blind at how to achieve it. I know nobody for me to ask what to do. I guess I just have to read the thread… But for somebody like me who just finished BSED English last March with zero teaching experience, what is the probability of getting there and landing a good job? Can I expect at least 75%? Thank you.
Just this week I went to Korean embassy at Pacific Star in Makati to inquire. I did not get much information and took home a visa application form and a list of requirements.
I feel nervous because I am alone doing this. I hope there can be somebody else out there reading this thread with the same plan as I do.
My timeframe actually is to start teaching there by mid next year. would it be wise for me to apply now for visa? What should I take care first? Here is a short list of the tasks that I think I need to accomplish. I actually do not know what to do first or if there is something else that I need to do.
– get passport
– apply for visa
– apply as an English teacher on line.
Please advice. Thank you so much!
To. mr.raymund,
sir,
can you tell me what are those requirements needed that the embassy gave you?My bf is working in korea as an esl teacher in GB school but i know koreans want native english speaker, but goodluck for your application.
I threw the copy…My main reason of going there is really to scout the place. know how to get there when I am already working on it. However the requirements are pretty much the same as what Betchay posted above this thread:
1. Application form (typewritten)
2. One passport size colored picture
3. Passport Original (Old and New)
4. Passport photocopy of First Page (6 months valid)
5. Copy of U.S., New Zealand, Japan, Australia, Korea, and Canada Visa (if there is)
6. Employement Certificate (Original)
7. Personal Bank Certificate(Original)
8. ITR (Income Tax Return) (photocopy)
* If Personally invited to Korea: Original Invitation Letter in Korea & photocopy of the Invitor’s Passport
* If invited by Company to Korea: Original Invitation Letter in Korea & photocopy of the Korean Company Business Permit
Actually I am not sure I have seen the bank certificate in the list that i got. But it is pretty much the same…
I advice you visit the place. It is located at Pacific Star Building Makati cor Buendia Ave. 18th floor. I believe you can also get there contact number through the net.
hello ms betchay..
i just want to ask some questions…
i’m currently working as a part time phone english teacher and a full time man-to-man teacher in an english academy.
i’m about to resign from my part time job and one of my students offered me a job in korea as the private english tutor for his 2 daughters.
i’m rally interested in his offer…pero di ko lam kung pano ko ipprocess ung papers ko…
should i apply for a working visa..??
pls… i really need your help. btw i’m not an Educ graduate..i’m a nurse. may effect po b un…?/
pls help me..tnx in advance
@ rosalyn martinez : hello, im one of those filipinos who had queries and anxiety in applying visa for korea but now im here in korea. Yes, you need to have a bank certificate to present to the embassy. pero ako i didn’t ahve any ITR but still i was granted a visa. God has been so good! How far are you with your papers?
hi midmi, my apology, i haven’t check the site for more or less 2 weeks…just read your message…Godbless
I postpone my application for the visa which was supposedly mid october…my mom’s friend offer me to study/work in UK and an Aunt called up offering a job in Dubai…that’ why i had a second thought which one i should pursue first…but both my papers in UK and Dubai are on process…and i had complete requirements in Korean Visa Application.. i still don’t know when i’ll be going to the embassy…
Godbless with your application..plz keep in touch..and i hope you’ll give me feedback with you application…thanks
hi, will somebody give me an advice? if i will apply for a korean visa and unfortunately i’ll be denied, can i still apply for a visa to other country? Being Denied in one country has an effect on application to another country? Please give me an advice about this…i didn’t pass my requirements with the korean embassy because i am afraid that if ever i’ll be denied it would have an effect on my application for student visa in UK…thanks
@ tonette: hello, that’s okay. im already here in korea and have extended my stay up to january.. it’s nice here.. and i think about your query, i think it won’t affect your visa application to other countries if ever you’ll be denied basta have faith in your application.. and iba naman ang system ng korea to other countries i guess.. besides, you’ll apply for a student visa in UK not a tourist so the process is different coz you have a school and all the other papers for UK.. Oh well, just give it a try! ^^
thanks for that…anyway, how did you apply for the extension? what are the requirements? i’ll apply for korean visa next week, i’ll try…what are the requirements you’ve passed in the embassy when you applied? i have read that you have no ITR…so what are your supporting documents? thank you very much…
praying that i’ll be granted a visa…thanks
hi tonette, you’re welcome. yung sa extension, i just went to the immigration office here and paid 30,000 won with my passport and then they asked until how long would i want it to extend tapos yun na.. madali lang naman mag extend.
sa supporting docs ko, prinove ko lang that i won’t overstay in korea because i’ll be leaving for canada to work as nurse on feb, i showed them some docs and all that.. tapos gumawa ako ng letter stating my reason as to why i didn’t have an itr…
hi tonette…good day…i read all your post, my couz and I are also planning to travel in Korea…I am employed, but no ITR..ung pinsan ko naman is nag-aaral pa but well supported by her parents and relatives..i have two questions and 1 favor:
1. what are the requirements needed for me?magkanu dapat laman ng bank account?
2. what are the requirements needed for my couz since student pa lang xa..
and favor: can i have a sample letter where u stated ung reason mu why u don’t have ITR..please
i think my query is for midmi….nwey…help us parin tonette
OIC, i do have an attachment for ITR, Form2316, but i dont have 1700…but i guess it would be helpful also…so maybe I’ll present also some documents from my application to UK…thanks…pls pray for me to have my visa…thanks…
midmi, do u use YM? pls add me mae_maglunob@yahoo.com..thanls
owrytie, i added you up na ^^ no worries! ^^
hi… i was an exchange student in busan last year. i stayed there for a year. i would love to come visit my friends in korea next year after my graduation. i am planning to get a tourist visa since my student visa expired already. i still don’t have an ITR but i can produce a bank certification. will that be enough? what other requirements will i be needing? and how many days can i stay there if i only have a tourist visa? your response will be of great help! thank you.
@ angeline…it is your advantage that you have a korean visa before…it would be easy for you to apply…maybe you can ask midmi what she did about the ITR because she also have no ITR presented at the embassy…
good day betchay..
I am trying to check some sites to answer my queries about visiting korea with an american husband. Right now, i am here in the philippines studying for my second degree and my husband working in korea as training manager in camp casey. Since, chirstmas is approaching i want to spend that with him as my vacation in school as well. I would like to know what are the requirements and documents required in obtaining visit visa with american husband working in KOrea. Hoping for your positive response in this regards. Thank u and God bless.
***hi midmi, kumusta ka na diyan? i’m sure you’re enjoying your stay there. malapit na rin kami ni jaime magsubmit ng application with requirements. sana nga mabigyan kami ng visa.
***hi tonette, have you already applied for your visa? when is your plan to visit South Korea? Godbless
***hi Nikka, when is your plan to visit your husband? i’ll also visit my husband next month and jaime and I will apply for a C3 visa 3rd week of November or last week of this month. pinag-uusapan pa namin if direkta na kami sa Korean Embassy or thru travel agency. meron na rin kaming nakausap na travel Agency at Koreano ang may-ari. Godbless
hey can you give me an answer is it really need that the invitation letter must be notarized in korea or the invitors can direclty send into me by just a formal letter?please help i just really need to see my fiance…tnx
^^ your invitor should get the invitation letter from a law office… then send the letter to you so you could bring it when you apply for the visa
@ midmi
you and I are on the same boat. may korean bf din kasi ako.
I’m going there november to be with him. mind if I add you up sa ym? thanks a lot~!
hi..im jamie..would u mind if we chat sometime..same problem po kasi ..my korean bf din ako,,wala ako itr student pa lang ako..hinahanapan kasi ako ng embassy ng emplyment certificate at itr ng parents..wala ako nun kasi bf q ung nagpapaaral talaga saken..kung my invitation ba from my bf no need na ba ung mga requirements na yun?balak kasi namin umlis ng 3rd week ng october.hope u reply soon
ok tnx ms. betchay for the info i thought it will be just a formal letter wrote by him..and im so scared for all the comments ive had read parang lahat ata eh denied..do i really need to get itr eh wala naman po ko job as of now and i dont have a big money on my bank account and my fiancee will be the one to pay for everything and he is working in ochang as an esl teacher in GB do you have any idea para po hindi ako madenied pagkuha ng tourist visa?or is it betterna mag travel agency na lang ako?
@khay: i didn’t have an ITR too, but i had just enough money in the bank to present during my visa application.. having a travel agency doesn’t guarantee you to have your visa approved eh. ako din kase naisip ko yan dati, pero mapapalaki lang ang gastos mo. mas magandang ikaw na lang din mag process plus your experience poa diba?
i think the cho-cheong-jang is a lot of help.. yung invitation letter.. hmm..
midmi..thnx for the advice and all the statement here makes me scared..parang lahat denied eh..and where will we get that cho cheong jang?how much money you have in the bank?is it 100,000php is enough? do i really need to show them my money even my finace will be the one to pay for eveything?
thnaks guys youre advice are very big help!
hmmm…ako i didn’t have much money just enough, bank certificate lang naman tska super recent lang nung bank account ako pag open ko nga in 3 days nag apply na ko for bank certification.. i only had 114K, and me too i had a guarantor yung mom ng fiance ko but then i still had to show some money eh.. the cho-cheong-jang makukuha nya sa mga law offices here in korea ang alam ko korean citizen dapat yung mag rerequest nun.. hmmm… but then others here (in this site) have more knowledge than me though.. sana nakatulong ako kahit papanu..
oh well i see kase ive read some comments here na esl din bf nya and is an american also kaso nadenied so i think it’s really better if his korean friend will be the one to get that letter…and anu naman yung requirements ng guarantor?how did you start applying for the visa?was it easy?and how much it all cost for the processing?
thank you again
hello everybody, i hope it’ll help this experience of mine to all those who wnat to come here in korea. i invited my mom and dad to come here in korea. in korean embassy in manila they receive 90 days visa but when they arrived here in incheon they gave they change it and make it 2 months. i went to immigration office and asked if it’s still extendable but they said that it’ll be be extended for 1 month only. stict na sila ngayon masyado. dahil daw marami lumayas na foreigner like chinese parents. so ayan damay tayo lahat.
hello to everybody, ill just have a question and i hope someone will come to help me.Im here in HONGKONG and im going take my holiday for two months in the philippines this coming february and for the meantime i want to come to korea to visit my boyfriend.so, what shall i need to do? and what are the requirements? thanks and more power….
@ellen >> you’ll need to apply for a C-3 or tourist visa… you’ll need to prepare the following to apply for a visa from the philippines:
– your passport
– application form
– latest ITR
– certificate of employment
– bank certificate
– invitation letter from a korean citizen (optional)
you’ll have to ask the Korean Consulate in HK if you could apply for a tourist visa from there… AFAIK, you can only for a tourist visa to korea in the country where you are a national
hello.. i want to ask.. is it possible to get tourist visa staying 3 or 4days?
passport, bank account tska invitation lang kasi from my boyfriend meron ako..
i can buy my own round trip ticket..
yung source of income ko is commision basis only tska personal employer kasi..so wala talaga akong maibbigay n ITR or certificate of emplyment..
im hoping for your reply..
thanks..
from Nikki^^
Hi Nikki! Kahit commission basis ka, kailangan mo magpakita ng proof of income. Hindi talaga tatanggapin ang application mo pag hindi kumpleto ang dokumento mo. Kung wala kang ITR, pwede yung land title, certificate of stocks, golf club membership, condo title kung meron. Kailangan mo mapakita ang “ties” mo sa Pilipinas.
@ khay: Yung sa guarantor cho-cheong-jang (optional sya eh) tsaka photocopy ng passport nya yung lang naman..wait lang ha?
hello every body, help me with my problem. i’m a business woman but my i just got my dti last august i want to go to s.korea and i only have 100k as a show money what will i do. any travel agency you know that can help me with this
yong frien ko kasi gusto nya akong mag visit don pero eps sya so wala akong invitation letter. i have my dti permit just got it last august and then i also have my mayor’s permit, bank certificate (5000+ dollars) ano po pa bang other documents i have to present and then. sabi kasi ng friend ko ang nakakatakot daw kasi ung A to A ano po bang kakailanganin para di ako questionin ng immigration tanx very much hope for your help
my bf is korean n working here sa phil. his fam invited me together w him this jan, is that possible invitation letter should be fr my bf fam, or pwede na rin sya yung nakaname .n yung bank account should be possible big amount im also working in bank so i will just stay there for 2 weeks…pls. help is that true not that easy to get korean tourist visa
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Hi guys, where can I get the application form for Business-type Visa? Is there an online application form? I hope the requirements are written in the application form. ^_^
Thankies!
Can an agency help us with the application so that we wont have to go there personally?
Btw, is there a Korean Embassy Website? Can’t find it..
oh I got it… online application form can be downloaded in this site: http://phl.mofat.go.kr/eng/as/embassy_philippines/visiting/visas/index.jsp
would like to ask if it is possible that my invitor’s representative will have my cho-cheong-jang be notarized in behalf of my invitor? My invitor is very busy, he wanted a representative to get a copy from the law office, sign it if his signature needs to be affixed and bring it back to the law office by his representative to be notarized? Also, how much the invitor needs to pay for the cho-cheong-jang? Thank you very much
^^ i think it’s best to ask the law office about that if they would allow it
Thank you very much miss betchay
can’t i have a tourist visa for Korea if i’m not employed?
i mean, is it really necessary? what if i already stopped working? i already got an invitation and sponsor. this bulletin showed that i need to hav an ITR and certificate of employment.
hi iah: musta pumunta na po ba kau ng embassy or nag agency kau. thanks
kasi gusto ko ding magtour ng sk
how to get korean tourist visa? do i need to present a certificate of employment and ITR? i just resigned 2 weeks ago..please help..
@midmi: hmmm possible kaya ako makapunta sa korea even my bf is just a teacher there?hirap kase i really dont know what am i going to do i just want to see him and besides im taking my masters degree now..baka naman me alam ka pa na best information how to get there…help!!!
@khay: there’s no harm in trying. show the embassy all the necessary docs..pati cguro yung master’s mo and all..are you working? or any past jobs, ako kase wala ding ITR but then i just showed my docs sa embassy and made a letter stating the reason why i didn’t have an ITR and job right now.. i think a cho-cheong-jang would help too IMO.. coz they’ll trust you more if that’ll be the case..
@anne: ako din nung nag apply ng visa i didnt have a job and no ITR at all. i was too anxious too, maybe you can ask your past employer to give you the certificate of employment kase dapat i-prove mo na you won’t overstay here.. you’ll never know the answer din unless you try eh..ako nga bago i-hand sakin yung visa ko sa embassy, tinanong pa ko nung girl about my purpose of going here in korea..pero sa immigration sa airport no questions asked naman.. ^^
hi i want to go back to korea.im working there before for 1 year.i went to korea oct 23 2007 and go home to phil for vacation in july 1st and came back to korea by july 27th.but got a problem with my boss so i decided to buy my own ticket and leave with out telling my boss.in my alien registration card the date is untill april 9.do u think i still can go back to korea as my boyfriend is working there and he wants me to stay with him.thanks
ms. betchay, ask ko lang po kung ano ibig sabihin ng ‘Korean Embassy Application reserve’ na tatak sa passport? does it mean the visa was denied? un daw kz nakalagay sa passport ng kaibigan ko nong kunuha nya ung passport nya from the embassy kanina…tnx po
hi, i just wanna know what to do, kasi i have an american bf just assigned in US airbase sa korea last month and he wants me to visit him there. can anybody here tell me what kind of visa shall i get and what are the requirements? kasi he doesnt know what to do din eh. thanks!
hello!
I’m anne, I would like to ask from you, my mother-in law works in Seoul as a domestic helper is she allowed to invite me to go to Korea?
hi! midmi. i read about your visa application and good for you, you were granted a visa. i’m so much interested to go to korea but i know how hard it is to get a visa. could you please tell me exactly what are the requirements that you submittted when you went to the korean embassy? and how long did it take you to wait for your visa? please give me some advices. thank you so much and be waiting for your reply. God bless:)
@anne >> only Korean nationals can send invitations… if your MIL’s employer is Korean then he/she can invite you
@cha >> you should apply for the C3 or tourist visa since you’re not yet married
hello
ms Betchay, thank you for replying. My mother in law plans to give me a letter of invitation on january 2009..Thank you for giving me an idea on how to get an invitation. I’ll tell her that it is better to give me a letter of invitation from Korean National. She works in a diplomate there..My sister in law visited there last month and she was invited by her mother’s employer.I just want to ask if how much I will be presented on my bank certificate.Thank you very much..more power.
thanks ms. betchay, really appreciate your help =)
hello,i have a problem and i have to find an answer. i was in korea as tourist invited by a sister who married a korean natinal then i overstayed for 3 months for some important reason and i surender, when i exit my visa was stamped with 68-(1) on the remarks at the imigration in seoul airport. now i need to comeback in connection with the reason that i was in korea. what will i do so i can comeback, need some advice regarding this matter, hope there’s someone who can help me. at di ko po alam ang ibig sabihin sa tatak sa passport ko nag hanap po talaga ako nang paraan kung paano makabalik. salamat
hi guys my nane is vina!! ask ko lang po coz i dont have ITR for my tourist visa, vut i have c.e.o,
midmi: ive red that u dont have ITR what gnawa mo po para ma issue ka nila visa, any other supportin documents, i dont have work right now vy the way, pero ung U.S military Bf koh xa mg handle lahat expenses koh, what will i do for that.. pls advice me. is the ceo is present..
ty guys i hope that u can help me for this.. Godvless..
If i have a korean tourist visa, can i buy 1 way ticket..?
@vina
Much better if you will buy round trip open ticket for atleast 3-6 months para madali ipareschedule if you want to stay longer. Based on my experience sa check in counter palang ng Asiana Airlines sa NAIA hinahanapan ako ng return ticket. Unless you have a military id or an alien card I guess you wont have any problem with your 1 way ticket. And also its cheaper to get roundtrip ticket.
hello,i have a problem and i have to find an answer. i was in korea as tourist invited by a sister who married a korean natinal then i overstayed for 3 months for some important reason and i surender, when i exit my visa was stamped with 68-(1) on the remarks at the imigration in seoul airport. now i need to comeback in connection with the reason that i was in korea. what will i do so i can comeback, need some advice regarding this matter, hope there’s someone who can help me. at di ko po alam ang ibig sabihin sa tatak sa passport ko nag hanap po talaga ako nang paraan kung paano makabalik. salamat
@vina
yes, i didn’t have an ITR but i presented my COE, also some supporting docs like i am waiting right now for a job in canada and wrote the embassy a letter that due to my flight sched for canada i surely won’t overstay in korea… tapos some money in my bank.. but like what april said, a round trip ticket would be better^^ hope it helped…
hi! guys advice naman nyo ako tungkol sa visa ko paano pabalik sa korea need your advice much..kailangan po tlaga ako sa sis ko may nfection po kasi sya pagka tapus manganak.
din i need to comeback pra kunin nlng ang baby nya pauwi dito..yon kasi ang 3 months overstay ko tinuro kasi yan sa immigration pagpa xtend namin na hindi na nla matatakan ng xtention visa ko pro i can stay more 3months then xplain nlng pag out sabi makabalik pa daw ako.makabalik pa kaya ako tlaga nasa mindanao kasi ako gusto ko maniguro bago punta manila mahal kasi ang pamasahi.pls advice naman kayo guys..i do believe na maraming alam ang mga adviser dito lalo na kay miss bechay…plss. need it asap.thanks
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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!!!
I just want to share my experience and a really positive result at Korean Embassy. My C3 visa was approved yesterday (December 22, 2008) at around 3:30pm. God is soooooo good. He truly answers prayers! I can now visit my husband and spend the holiday with him.
I arrived at Pacific Star Building at around 7am, December 17, 2008, i’ve waited outside the building with the other applicants (some are applying for tourist C3 visa and some are applying for E9 visa). Of course, I was really nervous, just like Ms. Betchay, I really hate waiting, hehehe. The guard in gray uniform gave us “visitor’s registration form†to fill up and surrender/give/submit it to the reception desk with a valid ID. After that I proceeded to the elevator going to KE at 18th floor. Upon arrival at the KE, the friendly policeman checked my bag for inspection then he gave me an electronic number. When my number was flashed on the lcd monitor display at window 3 (1st time applicants) I submitted my complete requirements (1. application for visa form – handwritten; 2. original passport; 3. photocopy of 1st page of passport; 4. 2×2 picture; 5. Certificate of employment and compensation; 6. ITR for 2007; 7. Personal bank certificate) to the lady who’s wearing an eyeglasses (is dat MS. PARK???). She’s very nice because when I gave her my complete requirements she asked me if “how long will I stay in South Korea†then I answered her question politely and of course with all the SMILE on my face,hehehe. After that she double checked my papers then gave me a claim stub for the schedule of the release of my passport. By the way, I did not have any invitation letter. I just really tried my LUCK and wowoweeeeee, visa was APPROVED…
While waiting for my number to be displayed on the LCD, I had an observation regarding the other applicants, some have invitation letters and there’s this girl from Cagayan (we’re both ILOCANA,hehe) asked/seek my help because she was not prepared so she asked me how to fill up the form and of course i helped her and explained to her (para mawala rin yung kaba ko kasi waiting makes me nervous,hehe). When she submitted her requirements, the lady in Window 3 returned back her papers and she told the girl to come back next time. The girl felt upset/sad because she came from the province but to no avail, she was not entertained due to incomplete requirements.
I’m so thankful for my friends especially Midmi and Jaime, keep in touch ha, thanks for all your help. And of course to Donna thanks for your advices and the things you shared regarding C3 visa and most importantly MS. BETCHAY, THANK YOU SO SO MUCH FOR YOUR WEBSITE, IT IS HERE WHERE I LEARNED SO MANY THINGS, THIS WEBSITE REALLY HELPED ME A LOT. IF NOT FOR YOU MS. BETCHAY, BAKA NAGKAKANDARAPA PARIN AKO TILL NOW.
For those who will apply for C3 visa, complete all your requirements (REAL,NO FRAUD) before submission and just relax, smile, have self confidence, be sincere and PRAY PRAY PRAY.
Hi everyone :)Good gracious! I didn’t know this site exists. This is really a great help to those Pinoys who want to go to SK.Personally, it has been my long wish to work as an ESL teacher in Korea but this desire slowly faded when I knew that non-native English speakers can’t work there legally.With those information I have read,I have gathered my confidence again.I am still starting and I know it’s still a long way to go. I remember, one of my students before personally invited me to work in Singapore as an English tutor.Because I didn’t have any idea on how to get there, I refused despite my student’s plea. Now, I think I have the confidence to try…. Good Luck to everyone. God bless us all.
Merry Christmas and a happy nee year to everyone. I’m quite confused right now because I have a Korean c-3 visa but I don’t exactly have any idea about the information stamped on my visa. I called the embassy today but it was closed. Could anyone help me? My final entry date is Mar 4, 2009. Period of Sojourn is only 15 days. Is it possible that I can leave Mar 3 or Mar 4 and stay there for 15days? Or I should leave our country before 15 days expires? Thank you very much.
@neigil >> you’re right… you can enter the country on either mar 3 or 4 and stay for 15 days…
Ms. Betchay,
Happy holidays! My korean boyfriend would like me to go to Korea this march for a month. It will be my second time to go there if ever i will be granted a tourist visa. I would like to ask for the documents necessary to get a visa & the procedures please. We are actually gonna get married this may but we do not know if it is much advisable if we will get married first here in the philippines or in korea. Please shed some light. thank you so much!
Hi Lay! When did you first come to Korea? The requirements, even if it’s your second time as a tourist, would be the same as when you first applied. As for where it is better to get married, it is easier in Korea if you could come here and you have all the documents for you to be able to get a certificate of eligibility to contract marriage from the embassy. If you decide to get married in the Philippines, your fiance would have to be there for at least three weeks from the time you apply for a marriage license until the civil wedding ceremony.
Hi Ms. Betchay! I went there last Aug & stayed there for one week. Sorry for the inconvenience po pero is it possible for me to know the documents that i must accomplish before going to korea this march? thank you so much po.
Ms. Betchay,
Follow up question din po. could i also asked for the procedures & seminars that i need to attend before our civil wedding? i don’t know what to expect with my life in korea but how i wish i can get a job as well there. i hope to work in hsbc in korea as i am working in hsbc philippines but is it possible if i am not a korean citizen? Am i gonna have a dual citizenship after the wedding? thank you po again.
@ lay >> read mo na lang sa taas yung requirements for employees… if you’re planning to get married in the philippines, your fiance has to get the certificate of eligibility to contract marriage from the korean embassy… he only needs to present his family registration to the officials there… then both of you has to go to your city hall and apply for a marriage license… they’ll tell you the procedures regarding the seminar and everything else… when you come here as a filipina married to a korean national, you can get the F-2-1 visa… it will take two years before you can apply for a korean citizenship and dual citizenship is currently not allowed in korea… you’ll have to ask HSBC about the possibility of transferring to a korean branch… of course, you’ll have to learn korean language din di ba?
ang dami kung natutunan sa mga letters niyo..
thank you talaga sa inyo..tagal ko na kasi gustong bumalik ng SK..nawalan lng me ng hope na makabalik pa kasi akala ko mahirap na bumalik pag walang company na susuporta..
mag aaply sana ako ng tourist visa..marami akong friend na naiwan dun at nagtatrabaho pa rin witht heir legal contracts..makakatulong po ba yun sa akin?
tenchu..more power sa inyong lahat..
keep on prayin’..be blessed !
hello, can u send me the complete requirements on how to apply a tourist or visit visa to South Korea. thank a lot.
@aiai >> just check the list above…
hi ms. betchay..we do also plan to travel in korea (my couz and I)..the prob is i don’t have an ITR but I’m employed, and …yung pinsan ko naman is nag-aaral pa but well supported naman and with sufficient funds..we are planning to stay there for 4-5 days lang..i heard that ms. midmi got a visa without the ITR..can u help me make that letter where in i can state the reason why i don’t have it..and kailangan ba notarized?and magkanu dapat laman ng account ko?..and to my couz..anu mga kailangan nya?we don’t have any relative sa SK..we just want to travel and visit korea…pls kindly help us…we need to go there before the next school year..since bakasyon ng pinsan ko..she wishes to go there kasi as a gift from her parents and she wants me to go with her….
hi ms betchay, im so glad i found this site. i am here in sokcho for over 2 months now and im on F-3 visa. i live with my american husband who works as esl. if i will work even a part time job, what will i do with my visa? change it? i just want to be productive and i want to work even part time since i got nothing to do and in this way i can also learn hangul, i think communicating with them on a daily basis will help me learn faster. (i self study their alphabet now. my husband help me from time to time but i dont want to hassle him too much since he is busy with the winter camp) do you know anyone from this area? im also planning to get a driver’s license since we have a car, is it possible for me with my visa? thanks and happy new year.
Hi Ms.Anne, If you want to work here in korea even a part time, You have to get the Working Visa, means you get the employer, get your passport stamp as Working visa, leave the country then come back as a working visa. If you don’t do that and still get the job as a F-3 Visa and they caught you, you will be banned here in south korea forever. I am a A-3 Visa and can only work inside american base. I think it’s not fair but we can’t do nothing about it.
hi..everybody!ask ko lang po kung pwede p me makabalik sa korea…ive been working there for more than 1 year..just went home last year november…i dont intend to work anymore so i just want to get tourist visa…my korean friend is the one going to invite me to come to korea and his company will guarantee me…but when i go to korean embassy they told me to comeback again coz they are looking for itr and employment certificate….thats the only paper i dont have…but when i got back here in phil last year i started working again so i have employment certificate but i dont have itr because its just 1 and a half month since i go back to work…i have the copy of my itr from 2006 same company…do u think they will accept it?thank u…
how much money in my bank account do i need to approve my korean visa?
it should be enough to support your trip and still have some savings
Hi Betchay.I am glad that this website exists.YOu really help a lot of Filipino thru this website.I have few questions to ask.First, I met a Korean man through a common friend and he has been courting me for 5 months now. He seems kind. In fact, he had meet my family and had visited me a couple of times here in the Philippines.Last December, while he was on vacation he proposed marriage to me. But I was skeptic,though he seems honest. I want to make sure that he is not committed to anyone in Korea.( he is not my bf yet)Last night ,he
made a long distance call and told me that he is sending his testimony of single hood. Is that enough proof that he isn’t married? I think he’ll get it from the Korean embassy .
And one more question, he wants to get married first in catholic church here in the Philippines and have another ceremony in Korea.
What are requirements that he needs to provide in order to be married here in the Philippines?
Thank you so much! Cheers!
Hello Betchay!
I’m Nemrod of Baguio city. One of my friends is inviting me in South Korea for our Reunion. May I know what are the requirements for tourist visa going to korea. Is it possible for me go even i don’t have any financial certicate? My friend’s will pay everything for me and I will stay to their house. They will take care for me there. Your reply is highly appreciated.
hello Ms. Betchay,
I just want to ask if there’s a minimum balance required for the bank certificate that they require. I don’t have enough money in my bank account to prove that I can support my needs during my stay in Korea. Is it ok to provide bank certificate of the person who invited me and guarantee letter from him that he will be the one to support me in all my expenses in korea? The guarantee letter, kelangan ba notarized din? Thanks po. I hope to hear any advise from you..^^
follow up question po..tinatanong ba sa embassy how long will I be staying in korea? and if ever i will indicate one week and then after if ever maapprove, i’ve decided to stay for 2~3 months, same lang ba ung babayaran ko? for the visa and the extension? thanks!
gudpm po..thanks for ur website nakakuha po me ng korean tourist visa kanina lang by 2pm….kaya lng po gusto ko sana stay for 1 month pero ang nilagay po nila sa visa ko ay 15 days lang at nknote na NO FURTHER STAY..pwede po kaya me makaextend hanggang 1 month pagdating sa korea….thanks.more power po!
@ lea
huh? talaga? bakit ganun? ilang days ang nilagay mo sa application form mo?
Balak ko kc sana ilagay lang sa application ko 1 or 2 weeks, but in fact im planning to stay longer. Kc limited lang ung amount na nasa bank account ko although shoulder talaga ng bf ko expenses ko pagdating dun.
anyone, please help answer the queries of ms.lea..
and also, if i will apply for my visa now..and then by first week of april p balak ko umalis, is it ok? hindi ba maxado maaga?
hope to hear any response from anyone.
thanks a lot!
@ moonlady
1 month ang nilagay ko sa application ko pero ang nilagay ay 15 days lang na may note n no further stay..ok nmn ung bank cert ko kc more than 400thousand…shoulder din ng bf ko ung stay ko dun… ngapply me jan 28 then by feb 4 nakakuha na me ng visa…hope makatulong sau moonlady..gudluck…i’l try nalang sa korea kung pwede maextend dun….
hello ms. betchay…kagagaling ko lng po ng korea last january 24 i stayed at seoul in itaewon for 3 months and i fell in love with korea…i was able to work as a musician..but unfortunately didnt get any sponsors…pero ok lng po kasi masaya..ang experience ko dun..by the way ininvite po ako ng mom ko ang amo nya po kasi is from peru embassy..my question is how many months po ang palalampasin bago ako mag appy uli ng C3 tourist visa…? salamat po
@ lea,
thanks! pls inform me if ever maextend mo ung visa mo sa korea. pero mas ok na rin at least hindi ka ndeny..^^
How’s Korea? haha! buti ka pa mkakasama mo na ung bf..hehe!
I really hope na makapunta na rin ako dyan..
Have a great stay in Korea..^^
hello ms. betchay…kagagaling ko lng po ng korea last january 24 i stayed at seoul in itaewon for 3 months and i fell in love with korea…i was able to work as a musician..but unfortunately didnt get any sponsors…pero ok lng po kasi masaya..ang experience ko dun..by the way ininvite po ako ng mom ko ang amo nya po kasi is from peru embassy..my question is how many months po ang palalampasin bago ako mag appy uli ng C3 tourist visa…? salamat po
Hi,
I want to visit korea for only a week. I read all the requirements above. I am a student and don’t have ITR. I’m pursuing further studies.. Is the ITR a major requirement? Are there any information on how a student could get a visa? I will be supported by my parents…
Thanks po.
hello miss betchay how much money [show money] do i need to process a tourist visa for korea? please help me it is really my dream to go visit korea..and what can i do so that my visa will not be denied? Thanks and hope to hear from you soon..
please email me.. anethskyz_07@Yahoo.com
hi ejay! i don’t know exactly how much money do you need… but common sense will tell us that the more money you have, the better isn’t it? i think more than the bank account, it’s also important to have a stable job that could be a proof that you won’t overstay nor work in korea… if you already have a visa from other visa-requiring countries like US, Japan, Australia and EU then it’d be easier for you to get a Korean visa
Hi miss betchay.. I read most of your reponses and they are really helpful. I tried to click the portal but I cant understand cause it in Korean.
Anyway, I am Nuri, a 22 year old student in an Open University so I work as an online partime teacher for Koreans. I only work for 4 hours a day for almost 3 years.
My boyfriend is a Korean and he wants me to visit Korea by August or October this year for a 2 week visit. What should I do? I havent traveled to other countries but I have plans of visiting Hongkong or Singapore before I go to Korea. Please help me. I almost got crazy upon searching for the answers. THANKS A LOT!!!
hi Nuri! same procedure as above, you’ll need to provide docs but if you’re a student, you could submit your student registration instead of employment certificate
hi moonlady….
im so happy na extend ung visa ko untill 3 months…madali lang pala mgpaextend just pay 30,000 won…1 day lang me ngapply then granted agad…hope na mapasa ka sa application mo…godbless
hi everybody..thanks may visa na me..salamat sa mga infos….
Hi Ms. Lea,
What reason did you give for your extension?tnx
To Ms. Lea again,
What reason did you give for your extension?tnx
Nagsubmit ka ba ng invitation from Korea sa embassy? anong reason ang nilagay ng bf mo sa invitation?
To lea,
That’s great! congrats po! pero db may nilagay sa visa mo na NO FURTHER STAY? pano po ginawa mo?
to louie:::: reason na nilagay ko is i still wants to see korea and nilagay ko sa reason na balak ko magstay ng 3 months talaga kc un ang maximum tourist stay sa korea pero binigay lang sakin is 15days s philippines at may note n no further stay…then i said gusto ko p magstay ng matagal to explore korea.and yes i submit invitation from korea to embassy but my bf didnt invite me coz he is not a korean citizen so ask nya friend nya na korean na invite me as a friend or him and his wife..then ung reason nila is ive been here before in korea for work but i havent seen many places in korea coz im busy at work always.then they said i want to meet all my korean friends..
Is it true that non-whites could not teach EFL in Korea?
Not true. Blacks, browns and yellows could also teach EFL in Korea as long as they have a passport from USA, Canada, Australia, UK, New Zealand, South Africa and Ireland.
good morning!i just want to ask kung papano poh yung process ng tourist visa because one of my student invited me to go to korea.im waiting for your reply.thank you
hi Sharon! you just need to prepare the documents above in the ‘Visa for Employees’ section and go the Korean Embassy really early… remember that your documents should be complete before going there as they don’t accept incomplete docs
mam bechay magkano po ba dapat amount sa bank para ma approved visa? dapat po nakalagay sa bank certificate amount ng account sa bank? pano po kaya yun nagpadala na ng invt. letter koreanang hipag ko kaso walang notary,, Accept po kya yun?
hi des! money sa bank? the more the better and yes, nilalagay ng mga banks ang amount ng deposit mo sa bank certificate… as for the exact amount na dapat meron ka, hindi ko alam… pero siguro dapat enough or more than enough to support your trip to south korea… but more than the bank account, mas maganda kung may stable job ka na may magandang income
Thanks to ms. lea
hi bibi…i have read your wondering about marrying a korean man. i am married also to a korean man 10 years ago. ang kailangan lng ng koreano kunin d2 sa korea ay: family sencus, single certificate, at un birth certificate nya..good luck to you..
mam bechay…ask ko lng po sana this is my second time applying for a C3 visa i would like to ask if honored din ba nila ang ITR form 2307 instead of 1701 stating my paid taxes sa company ko..kasi po 2307 palng ang issue sakin..
pls reply po kasi mag fifile na ko sa monday please i need your response salamat [po
@ athley
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Hello!
ask ko po sana pano process ng adoption. I have a son Filipino citizen and now I am married to a Korean, plan ko po kasi this year i process n papers ng anak q or invite ko po muna para mas mabilis ko siya makasama. pano po ba dapat ko gawin? and ano po ba mga kailangan ko papers?
thank you in advance, and thanks for making this blog ma;aling tulong ito lalo n sa kagaya ko n bago pa lang s korea.
maraming salamat and God bless
Magkano po ba kung babayaran ng boyfriend ko ang penalty ko?Isang taon na po akong overstay d2 sa korea dahil nagdadalantao ako…sana po pakisagot asap
hi!! ask q lng nid prin ba ng bank account if invited by the compny?? cuz i dnt have bank account? huhu
mron npo aqng invtaxon letter pro i dnt hve bank accountss is it possible n bgyan nla aq ng visa??
Ms. Betchay..
i’m really wondering where can i get the application form..? please answer…
hello po,, ask ko lang po sana at least how much po dapat ang money na nasa bangko ko, bago nila i grant ang tourist visa? please reply po sna kayo agad, salamat po ng marami.
i found a site stating that some countries can go to korea visa free as long as they stay there for 30 days only, unfortunately philippines is not included on that list,,,i was wondering, there are alot of koreans here in the philippines and yet we are not given that privilege to go there without any visa…:( just makes me sad..anyways…thanks for the info about the visa!
hello… when applying for a (C3)tourist visa for Korea…will i need to have a confirmed ticket from Philippines to Korea? is it a requirement?
@Len – Nope. A confirmed ticket isn’t a requirement and it’s advisable NOT to purchase a ticket before you get a visa.
thanks ate Betchay…this is my 2nd application…was there last year and now we’re planning to get married na. my certificate of employment is from my employer in China and my ITR is more of like a declaration lang na i’m paying my taxes here coz i’m my taxes in China as well.
Te..in his invitation letter he stated that he wants to marry me and that’s why he is asking the embassy to grant me the visa again..
do you think I have a good chance of acquiring the C3 visa again?
more power to you…
ms.betchay ask ko po sna if i can still use my visa to travel in korea.apr.19,2009 po ang expiry nito.pero apr.15 palang ako nakakuha ng booking,,matatanong po ba ako sa immigration kung bkit ngyon ko lang ito maalis?do i need to bring medical cert just in case tanungin ako ng immigration?
ms betchay…
ill just like to ask my interviews ba pag mag aaply ka for tourist visa?i have money in the bank i have my tutorial center but hindi ko pa napaparegister and im taking masteral im just afraid na baka madeny ako..can you give me some tip to answer their question..a korean friend will invite me.
hope for your responce.
hi khay! walang interview… submit mo lang docs mo and wait sa pagbalik ng passport mo
ms. betchay
anu po ba yung nagiging reason bakit nadedeny? parang lahat ng nabasa ko dito eh puro na denied..natatakot po tuloy ako.
hi there every one im so happy to see this site i have a korean boyfreind he is an architec matagal na kaming magkasama dito sa pilipinas, dito sya nag stay para makasama ako but still gusto nya na samahan ko sya pabalik ng korea, kaso sa pag search ko sa mga blog dito ang hirap pala!hay…
talaga bang mahirap mag apply ng korean visa?
and bakit ba may na dedenie?what i need to do para hindi madenie ang pag apply ko!!
@aya_@ << ask your boyfriend to accompany you sa pag-apply ng visa… it might help
sabi ng mga nakakausap ko mas madali daw kumuha ng korean visa if married na sa korean boyfriend! is it true? mas madali na nga ba kapag kasal na.?
syempre… dahil halos wala nang dahilan para tanggihan ka nila
hi everyone specially syo ate betchay! ate betchay halos nbasa ko na yata lahat ng mga comments dito about sa pagkuha ng tourist visa…C3 visa at F3visa lng ung nakikita ko dito… ask ko lng po kc ung nklagay sa invitation letter ko is B2 visa nman, ano po b difference non. at ang nag-invite po kc sa akin is american citizen na nkabase sa Skorea.isa po syang army… sna po mpansin nyo tong msg ko…slamat po.
hi all — i need to know the visa requirements for tourist. yung nandito po for business and employee — same lang po ba nung sa “employee” ung for “tourist” ?? thanks po. also, how much po ba yung money na dapat meron sa bank account??
im just planning to stay for like 3-5 days max.
i dont have any friend there — i just want to visit.
i hope that you can give me an idea — thanks po.
i would really appreciate it.
hi mai! if you’re an employee, those are the papers that you’ll need to prepare; if you’re a business owner, then refer to the list for “business”… good luck!
thanks alot!
Hi po Ms. Betchay and to all your avid contributor in this site
tatanong ko lang po kung magkakaproblema po ba kung pagsasamahin ko yung student at work documents ko pag nag-apply. Di pa po kasi ko tapos at nagwowork po ako ngayon. natanong ko lang po ito kasi may nakapagsabi sakin na masmalaki daw po ang chances na ma-approve kapag student ka palang. thanks po in advance sa tulong niyo.-izce
mam betchay… about po doon sa question ko meron po bang B2 visa… un po kc ang nirequest ng friend ko n nagsponsor skin… sna po masagot nyo nman ung question ko kung idea kyo about doon o wala tnxs po…
hi!ask lng me if dadaan pa sa travel agency sa pag apply ng korean visa for wedding invitation kz nsa cebu cla,ilan days kya marelease ang visa and magkano ang knilang mbbyran?thank u so much in advance.
ask ko lng kasi4x na po kami nagbalik-balik sa korea.c-3 visa po hawak namin,nung ng pang 5 po try ko pa ring mag apply ng visa pero nadeny and this year apply po ako ulit pero dininy ulit.nabasa ko po ngayon sa laws ng korea na pang 4x ng nagbalikbalik sa korea no need ng mag apply ng tourist visa.pwede pa po ba kami pumunta ng korea say this month kahit wala ng visa at tinatakan ng application recieved yung passport namin.kasi balak ko po buy na ng ticket na lng para pumunta ng korea.sa tingin nyo po madepart kami dito sa philippines at admit kami sa korea.tnx po.
Hi, dear.
Quesstion: I just want to visit Korea for four days for a short holiday. I also have a US visa. What documentary requirements will I need for a visa and how much will it cost. I do not know anyone in Korea. I am just visiting for a long weekend. Sorry for the questions but there is no website for the local Korean embassy in Manila. Hope you can answer. Thanks! God bless!
Hi Mac! If it’s just for four days, the tourist visa is free. Just refer to the requirements above for an employee if you’re employed or the one for business owners.
mam, good morning po. I would like to ask something regarding how is the possibility of getting tourist visa in korea. I am currently staying here in Korea and i will be home on 7th of next month. I am now related to a korean national and scheduled the wedding on may 23. I just wanted to know if i can apply for a tourist visa and what would be the requirements and things that i need to do so that my application will not get turned down. I am hoping for your soonest reply. and I am very much thankful in advance. God speed.
Hi Ms. Betchay! im a filipino citizen but living here in the u.s my husband is currently deployed in osan air force base in korea, im going there next week and the korean consulate here in los angles gave me an A3 visa…gusto ng friend ko bisitahin kame,nasa pinas xa ngayon.. tanong ko lang kung pano at saan pwedeng kumuha ng invitation letter para sa friend ko…tnx
hope to hear from u soon!
Hello marge, i am a military dependant too at nasa korea ngayon, i want my sister to visit me here too., any info’s that you know so far? ty in advance.
thanks ms. betchay sa mga nasasagot mong mga tanung sa site na ito ur really a help.. any ways ask ko lang po sana paano po ba ako makakakuha ng visa kung isa sa mg a requirments is ITR, or any documents ng mga nagtatrabaho.. eh ako po kasi hindi pa nakapag trabaho? meron papo bang ibang paraan para dun sa mga walang trabaho dito sa pinas?
Hi ms.betchay..how are you again?
Ms. betchay, I have an ITR but has no payment record of taxes so far.I’m currently working in a new company which has no working permit yet ,the reason why they can’t pay our taxes. Would it affect the application of my visa? It’s my pleasure to receive an answer from you.Thanks a lot.
Mmkay… open question for anyone who can answer, please
I’m 18 years old (student), Filipino Citizen with a US Permanent Resident Visa, but I’m studying in Philippines at the moment, so I have to get a Korean Visa here. I’m trying to go in December of this year (’09), and I’m wondering how early can I apply for the visa?
I’ve heard if I get denied, I have to wait 6 months to do it again, so I’m thinking if in case I get denied, I do it early, so I can apply again early of next year. It’s a tourist visa to visit my boyfriend, and close family friends. Thing is, since I’m a student, I don’t have an employment cert. or ITR, but I have a personal bank account with $15,000+ (Php. 720,000+) in it (in the US)… do you think I”d still have a problem? Plus, I can get an invitation letter, no problem.
I’ve heard in other countries, they usually like visa applied for only within 3-months of your expected travel date. Does that mean I should wait til September? What do you think my chances are of getting the visa?
**ON A SIDE NOTE:
Exactly a year ago (April 2008), I traveled only to Jeju Island on a direct flight from Manila for a month, but I didn’t require a visa. I know on the application they ask when the last time you visited Korea was, etc. Will that have helped?
All of my documents are my own, with my name; none of my parents.
Hi Xian Mei! If you have a visa from a first world country, it’s almost like a 99.9% guarantee that you’ll get a visa. If you’re a student, then just show the documents that you have. Even just your US visa is enough (it was enough for my mother).
Answer in English, please. <333
Hi,
I want to apply for a korean tourist visa and i’m planning to go to korea this december 2009. I went to the Korean embassy awhile ago and they told me i should apply on November if i’m planning to go on December since the visa will only be valid for 3 months.
My question though is if ITR is the same as the BIR form 2316 and if not, would the 2316 form be sufficient?
also i’ve read in the previous comments that it’s not advisable to buy a ticket first if you still don’t have a visa but the thing is if i buy the ticket after i apply for my visa which is november, the fare as well as the rates would be much more expensive since it is the peak season. i’m planning to buy the ticket this week or next week while it’s still cheap, should i take the risk and buy a ticket now without getting a visa?
by the way, i also read in one of the comments that the rate for being granted a visa if you have a US visa is 99.9% and i currently have a US visa, so should i just book a ticket now and later apply for a visa since there is a very high chance that i’m going to get one?
Please help me.. thanks!
by the way, i’m just going to stay in korea for 5 days. i just really wanted to see the place. staying at a hotel probably. i don’t have a letter of invitation. but as i previously mentioned, i do have a US visa… kindly advise…
thanks ms. betchay sa mga nasasagot mong mga tanung sa site na ito ur really a help.. any ways ask ko lang po sana paano po ba ako makakakuha ng visa kung isa sa mg a requirments is ITR, or any documents ng mga nagtatrabaho.. eh ako po kasi hindi pa nakapag trabaho? meron papo bang ibang paraan para dun sa mga walang trabaho dito sa pinas?
hi po Ms. Betchay,yung friend ko po kasi sa korea asked me to visit her this coming choosuk festival(oct 2-3), pero pinag-aapply na po niya ko ngayon ng visa para makabili na raw po ako ng ticket, magtatanong lang po sana ko kung advisable na mag-apply ng 90 days visa or 60 days lang then irenew nlang after…
thanks po in advance.
May tanong din pala po ako about the Personal Bank Certificate, isasama ko rin po ba yung joint account namin ng mama ko or yung sakin lang po? sayang din po kasi pera ko din yun
hi.. i was just wondering if there’s a chance for me to aquire a c3 visa(korea) even without ITR.. i just graduated from college and my parents are sending me to korea for 2 weeks as their grad gift.i dont have work yet so i cant provide them my ITR or emp cert. just wanted to ask if it’s possible for them to grant me a tourist visa?
Hi Ms. Bechay,
Ask ko lang po saan makakuha ng four pages invitation letter tulad sa sample yong nakapost sa blog mo? Pls. help yan na lang ang kulang ko para ma i submit yong requirements ko sa Korean Embassy. Thanks.
marlita pacates last blog post..Hot Pink Seoul!
hi marlita! minsan naman eh hindi four pages… just ask your korean friend to get it from ANY law office in korea
hello po, good day! ma’am ask ko lng po sana about my case. ive been in korea for 3years contract under EPS. may chance po ba n mkakuha ng tourist visa and ano po ang need n requirements? thank you !
@remy >> i honestly don’t know but the best thing to do is to try…
college student po ako, tanong ko lng po I’ve heard na may “parang” needed amount of money na “required” para makakuha ng visa sa korea, pra lng mlmn nila na may pang-gastos ka tlga or you won’t be planning to TNT there, un po kc sbi ng mga kakilala ko totoo po b un?
hi xander! if you’re still a student, then you can use your parents’ documents (their ITR and bank certificates) and your school registration too when applying for the visa
thanks ms. betchay sa mga nasasagot mong mga tanung sa site na ito ur really a help.. any ways ask ko lang po sana paano po ba ako makakakuha ng visa kung isa sa mg a requirments is ITR, or any documents ng mga nagtatrabaho.. eh ako po kasi hindi pa nakapag trabaho? meron papo bang ibang paraan para dun sa mga walang trabaho dito sa pinas?
I’ll be traveling from Philippines to US via South Korea stopover.. recently, there has been change in my flight schedule, now, there is 24hr waiting time till i get on board enroute to US.. if I reschedule my flight, i would be paying for fees. Instead of paying the fee, can I get outside Seoul airport to stay on hotel without visa?
Hi! You’d be able to get out of the airport without a visa. I think your airport should provide complimentary accomodation and transportation service for you.
Hi! Quick question po. Has anyone tried getting a Korean visa outside the Philippines? Ms Betchay, not sure if I remembered correctly, pero you mentioned po your Mom is living in the US, did she get her Korean Visa in the States? Kasi a bunch of my friends and I plan to visit Korea on March or May next year. I know its a long way off pero I just want to make sure I cover all the bases para hindi hassle. I’m currently living and working here in SG but I’m not yet a PR or a citizen so I still hold a Philippine passport. I was wondering kung someone has gone through the Korean visa application outside the Philippines and how was their experience? I don’t get much info online regarding visa applications done outside the Philippines. Tapos wala pang masyadong info yung South Korean embassy here in SG online. I currently hold a 10yr multiple entry US visa as well. Anyway, I hope you have an idea on this. Need all the info I can get. Thanks very much!!!
totoo po ba na kailangan na may up to 100k bank account ka para makakuha ng visa sa korea
hi betchay! i have been an avid reader of your blog for 6months already… my husband is working as a US army based in Tongducheon… we got married here in the philippines last April 2009…i have applied as a tourist visa in the korean embassy, Single being my status, last May 7 and i got denied even if i have all requirements (real) submitted but i just didn’t put anyone in the guarantor (coz i still did not have our marriage cert. NSO copy), so they must have sensed that i will stay there to be with someone… but i want to know, he will be applying for me as his dependent, he got all the requirements needed for the immigration office there.. is there anyway you can advise us what to do? will it affect my visa issuance because i got denied last May? please help me.. thank you
Hi Mrs. Helm! Sorry but I don’t really know. The only way to really know is to apply and just follow all the requirements. Maybe one of our readers could share their experience with you. Good luck though!
but i want to know ms. betchay, if my husband will be the one to apply for me with F-3 visa in the immigration office in seoul as his dependent and wait for my number for issuance of visa to be given by him and send to me? he is a US military under SOFA visa or is it A1/A3? or should i be the one to apply here in Manila for f-3 visa? thanks ms. betchay
hi Mrs. Helm, since you are US military dependent you should be getting the A3 visa… your husband will be the one to apply for it…
you might want to read this: http://www.army.mil/-news/2008/07/02/10551-acs-explains-sofa-stamp-a3-visa-procedures/
hello ms betchay i have the form 700_19 and accreditation letter i wanted to apply an A3 visa here in philippines if its applicable po. I was married in US and we haven’t report our marriage in philippine embassy in LA before I come back here in PH. what are the requirements to apply for A3 visa as a US army contractor dependent po?
Eto yung sa married to military personnel ~
Visa Requirements for Filipino Married to Military Personnel Stationed in Korea
1. Application Form
2. 1piece of Passport size colored picture
3. Original Passport (should be valid for more than 6months)
4. Photocopy of Passport Bio-page (page 2)
5. Original & Photocopy of valid visa/s and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years (If applicable, and Korean Visas will not be counted)
6. Invitation Letter
7. Photocopy of Inviter’s Military ID (Front & Back)
8. Photocopy of Military Order / Military Contract
9. Photocopy of NSO Marriage Certificate
10. Photocopy of USFK Form 166
11. Photocopy of CFO Certificate
Hi Mrs. Helm, I am also a military dependant, and now living in south korea with my huzbee., i am a green card holder, I went to visit my family last may in philippines and tried to get the visa in korean embassy but they told me that they don’t issue that visa for me in philippines coz i am a US permanent resident. But I did get/saw the visa requirements for the military dependants. You the spouse living in the philippines is the one that needs to apply the visa in korean embassy in philippines. your husband just need to give you the papers that you will be needing those are his orders to korea, I.D, and invitation letter for you. You can get the forms in the korean embassy in the philippines. Hope this can help you.
mis betchay, this was the post i was referring about… how was he able to get his filipina wife to S.Korea? thank u
“Betchay
April 19th, 2008 at 8:16 am · Reply
^^ i just got an email from someone who asked me before about getting a F3 visa for his filipina wife… his wife will now be coming to Korea… did you get a confirmation of visa issuance first from the immigration here?”
wendy (of Wendy’s Domain) is also here on F3 visa
ok. thank u so much betchay.. you’ve been a great help
HELO PO! GUSTO KO LANG PO ASK KUNG MAHIRAP BA KUMUHA NG TOURIST VISA ESPECIALLY IF YOU’RE GONNA GO THERE TO GET MARRIED? GALING NA KASI KO SA KOREA, AND I HAD E-6 VISA. UMUWI AKO DITO SA PINAS 4TH OF MAY…AND NOW MY FIANCEE WANT ME TO COME BACK THERE ASAP… U THINK THEY WILL GRANT ME A TOURIST VISA?
Punta ka na lang sa korean emabssy sa makati para malaman mo. Pero i know na kapag nagpakasal kayo sa pinas, wait ka lang ng 1 month tapos pwede ka na mag apply ng visa papunta sa korea as a wife of a dependant. Hindi naman matagal ang pagkuha ng visa kung ang asawa mo ay US military.
BY THE WAY, I FORGOT TO MENTION. MY FIANCEE IS AMERICAN. HE’S A U.S ARMY.
hi po ask ko lang po if you are invited by a korean friend but you still dont have the itr because you are not working. but you can support yourself paano yun???thanksss…
hi po pls help…im working as nurse in a hospital for almost a year now and a part time tutor in a korean school tapos ininvite ako ng student ko to go to korea….then she sent me some requirements and that includes the itr i have but wala pang payment ok lng ba yun???
Parang ITR prob ko dito ah. @_@
Can I go to the Korean consulate rather than to the embassy to apply for a visa? Manila is far from Cebu and we do have a Korean consulate here in Cebu.
ms. betchay,
do you think my american bf who is working in korea as a teacher can help me to get in korea? uuwi kasi sya this august we talk about maybe we can go to korean embassy..pero ayoko naman po madenied for 6 months i have money in bank 100k, i just have small business and i have a simple job korean company..what do you think po?
I am an america Gi stationed in korea and I am marrying my filipino girlfriend soon. Her Visa has expired over 2 years ago. Will she be able to recieve a visa to the US by Oct
Yes, she will be able to get another visa. If you marry her and get her to korea with you, it will be easier for her to go wherever you go next. But if you marry her in the philippines you need to apply for Spouse visa for her and wait for like 2 years to get approved.
hi! my bf is a korean, and I will going to get a tourist visa so I cann visit in korea next month his father will going to send me an invitation, I just wanna ask if it is difficult? and may possibility ba na hindio ako ma-approve?
My bank certificate is dated December 2008, can I use this to apply for a tourist visa to south korea
hi miss..i was invited by a korean friend to go to korea.what are the requirements that i need to prepare. and can i work there after i have been invited? what are the chances of getting approved?i really need you help..
Hello po!
I visited South Korea last year April with my mom and sister and stayed there for 10 days.
I am planning to go back to Korea with my mom and dad this time. However, I want to stay longer like for 2-3 months because my friends want me to stay longer there.
This is our plan: I will be coming to Korea with my mom and dad and travel with them for 10 days and then they would go home ahead of me after I tour them around the whole South Korea.
Now, I have some things in my mind regarding this situation.
Pano po mag pa-extend?
Up to ilang days po ang sasabihin ko? )Gusto ko sana Maximum.)
Meron po ba na dedeny sa pagpapaextend?
To extend your visa, punta ka lang sa nearest immigration office kung san ka nag-stay. Kung ma-deny, di uwi ka. Pero dapat pa-extend ka in before the expiration of your visa.
my husband work in korea (legal) for almost 4yrs now.i want to visit him.i have all the requirements to apply for a visa except for an invitation letter.is it okay for me to write his address as to where im going to stay?is it okay for me to be honest that my husband is working in korea?will it not be a ground for me para ma-deny?my husband is an e9 visa holder,and im afarid they might think im not going back here in the phil. which is not bcoz i also have my work here.pls somebody give comment or suggestion from my post.your answer will be very much apreciated.thanks
hi jamie! others here have said that it might be a disadvantage in your application if the embassy knows that your husband has an e9 visa… the invitation letter is optional… a commenter here named “Iah” got her tourist visa last year… her husband is an EPS worker here in SK… you might want to send her an email, she posted it here last year
betchay, how can i get a visa if i will visit my fiancee in korea? he’s not a korean but he is an american army based on camp humprey’s. i’ve been in korea because i used to work there.
hi din2x! tourist or C-3 visa pa rin… yung friend ko si sofie na nasa US at married na ngayon, tourist visa ang kinuha niya para mabisita niya ang then-bf nya na US army…
hi,
my friend and I just tried the tourist visa deal. please read my comment on what the embassy said to our fiancees!! and Good luck.
Hi po Ms. Betchay, i really need your help kasi my fiancee which an american is gonna be in korea this august for work and he wanted me to visit him there, he’s not an army only his dad. My problem is I don’t have a bank account yet and an ITR, I am just working at the internet cafe here in cagayan de oro. what should i do po kasi im getting crazy na just to think all the stuff that i need for my documents. Plz reply back soon Ms. Betchay….:)
I would like to know, “How do the Pilipina Girlfriends of Korean Nationals” who are not working get their visas to come to Korea to visit their fiancee or Boyfriend? A friend of mine and I recently tried to bring our fiancees over so we could show them around korea and shop with them. We plan on marrying in the Philippines in a few months. Our “Fiancees” were told they cannot visit fiance
s here in Korea, and they dont have a Job in the Philippines! My Friend and I had our invitation letters done by Koreans and they said that we had no problems because we made more than The korean people do and have more saved up! The embassy said that all the paperwork was in order, but! 1. Cant visit fiancees and 2. No work in the Philippines! So, I ask again, “How doe`s the Girlfriend/ fiancee of a Korean National, who also has no Job in the Philippines Happen to get her visa? I have seen several comments on women getting visas who have never been abroad and have no work, but manage to gat visa approvals. Sounds like “Discrimination” in part of the Koreans in the philippines!@Fil Am contractor
“I have seen several comments on women getting visas who have never been abroad and have no work, but manage to gat visa approvals”
1. who are they? i also wanna know how. coz as far as i know, COE or certficate of employment and itr are just 2 of the major requirements in getting a Korean visa and they really call the company who issued the COE to verify the person’s employment. (well, sometimes, if the COE looks dubious)
2. maybe they fabricated some documents…maybe..
3. maybe they don’t have their own jobs but their parents have a business which means they can use their parents’ bank account, business permit etc…
4. maybe they’re students so they just need to submit some docs from school
5. etc
P.S. one thing im sure of is, they give visa to those whom they think will not overstay in Korea that’s why a stable job is necessary. even so, a lot of Filipina also failed to get their visa even if they submitted genuine and complete documents, just like the author of this blog. for what reason? it’s the Consul’s judgement.
anyway, i hope that those Filipina will get their visa in any way possible so that they can be with their loveones. ^^
Hi..Just want to ask what application letter do you mean? thank you
hi.. i’d like to ask… what if.. i just quit my job as an esl instructor coz i will be volunteering as a nurse in a hospital here in the philippines… and also.. i will be reviewing for NCLEX… will my enrollment in a review center help? i mean, for students they just need to submit their school’s documents right? coz they don’t have any job.. so they will be using their parents’ account and so on….
so what about my case? im not a student anymore, i don’t have a job.. but i am currently enrolled in a review center… and also.. i will have my masters this second sem… will these things help me in getting a visa?
i don’t plan to stay forever in korea.. my students just invited me to attend their university graduation this coming February.. i only plan to stay there for 2 weeks…
hope to hear from you soon.. thank you..
hi arabella… if you’re studying (as in a review center) you could still probably use your parents’ documents and provide documents proving that you’re a student, i.e. registration form
Hi po Ms. Betchay, i really need your help kasi my fiancee which an american is gonna be in korea this august for work and he wanted me to visit him there, he’s not an army only his dad. My problem is I don’t have a bank account yet and an ITR, I am just working at the internet cafe here in cagayan de oro. what should i do po kasi im getting crazy na just to think all the stuff that i need for my documents. Plz reply back soon Ms. Betchay….:) Plz answer me naman Ms Betchay….
hi Ivy! the korean embassy only accepts complete documents so i’m not sure what you should do but to provide them with the requirements… in my experience at the embassy, they really turn down applications that are not complete… ganun din experience ng iba… so kung sa malayo ka nakatira it’s better to complete what they’re asking for…
hi!I was surfing around the net because i want to invite my mom here in korea. Im on my month of pregnancy so i want to invite her, my husband made the invitation letter and got all the documents needed,1st question: do we have to get notarized the invitation letter? 2nd:does my husband have to include a copy of his financial account?this site really helps..^^..thanks in advance and God bless
hi cj! the invitation letter should come from a lawyer’s office in korea… when we invited my mother to come over, we just sent her the invitation letter and a copy of my husband’s passport/ID… you should also send her a copy of your marriage certificate as a proof of your relationship with her
hello ms.betchay!thanks for your reply.unfortunately hnd ko makita ung email add ni aih as you advice me to ask her beacause our husband are both e9 visa holders.I just want to ask,if it’s a disadvantage for me to tell the embassy that my husband is a worker in korea what reason should i say for going there?and what address will i write?im just confuse!sorry ang dami kong taong!nalilito lng kc ako s dapat gawin.thanks !
hi jamie! i sent you an email with iah’s email address the other day… ill sent it again
To Jo,
I had experienced getting visa in Singapore. Even you are not PR, its easy and it took 4 days to get the approval. I made it for 3 times already. Just bring you work permit (original and photocopy), certificate of employment stating job title, salary and date joined, round trip ticket reservation, ID pasport size and completed application form(you can downloaded in the website).
thanks ms. betchay.i got the email add of iah.i emailed her already just waiting for the reply.thanks again and God bless!
hi Ms Betchay..
i would be glad if you could help me..
Im 18, student,and I’m really interested in going to korea this December hopefully.
if December ko po plano mag punta kelan po kaya ako pde mg apply ng visa?
do i need hotel reservations? how about if i have multiple accounts? lahat po ba un ikukuha ko ng bank certificates? i also have a korean friend.. just friend(male) would it help to get an invtation from him..? thanks po..
More power!!
just sharing another informative site : http://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/index.html
hi ms. betchay.. ask ko lng po kung pwede po pasend ng sample ng invitation for tourist visa in korea.. here’s my email address : nemonimichelle@yahoo.com iniinvite po kasi ako ng isang family from korea this winter mahirap po bang makakuha ng visa?
i read in one of Korea tourist books that Philippines can stay ‘unlimited’ in Korea? true/false? i’m sure that it’s not a typo but check it out & i could hardly believe it myself when i saw it. U.S. citizens are allowed only for 90 days if i’m not mistaken, Canada is for 6 months. check it out on their website!
Gud day po Ms. Betchay!
Kasalukuyan po akong nagtatrabaho sa Korea under EPS. Ask ko lang po sana anong documents ang kailangan ng isang student to get a tourist visa para dito sa SKorea. Gusto ko po sana kasing papuntahin yung “long lost” sister ko as tourist dito sa SKorea kahit 1 month lang. 17 pa lang po sya but she’s turning 18 na this September. Please give me some answers po Ms. Betchay….
Thank you!
Hello Ms. Betchay,
This might be a different case..
I’ve been to Korea last 2003~2004 as an exchange student
and now would like to go back there on a tourist visa.
I’m currently employed with the same company for 4 years now, merong ITR (around 700K gross last year–if this info is needed lang po) and employment cert pero walang laman ang bank account because I used up all my savings to build the family house.
I want to visit my best friend, a Korean, who is scheduled for a delicate surgery this September. Out of desperation siguro, I want to pay her a (surprise) visit at the hospital–so parang I’ll be staying for a week lang siguro.
Without a bank account and an invitation, totally zero kaya ang chance na ma-approve ang tourist visa if I apply?
Please help. Thank you..
hi rachel! you need to submit a bank certificate kahit na wala kang pera… an invitation is optional… you’ll only know your chances if you apply… i think a stable job would convince the consul to give you a visa, think positively!
Hey mam Betchay,
I have been in a relationship with a Norwegian guy(now my fiance) for almost 3 years…I was in Norway 3 times with a Schengen visa and mostly traveling the past years.The thing is my fiance is a marine engineer and is working in one of the shipyards in Busan.He is not staying for so long in S.Korea and next month he will be there again.I really want to have a Korean visa but last time I was in a travel agency they told me I have a very less chance to get a visa.I don’t have work (but my fiance is supporting me financially).He is not a Korean citizen.Do you think I can still file a tourist visa?I will only be in Korea for 3 weeks max. and my past stays in other countries was a very good record
Thanks mam Betchay …I hope to hear from you soon
Hey mam Betchay,
I have been in a relationship with a Norwegian guy(now my fiance) for almost 3 years…I was in Norway 3 times with a Schengen visa and mostly traveling the past years.The thing is my fiance is a marine engineer and is working in one of the shipyards in Busan.He is not staying for so long in S.Korea and next month he will be there again.I really want to have a Korean visa but last time I was in a travel agency they told me I have a very less chance to get a visa.I don’t have work (but my fiance is supporting me financially).He is not a Korean citizen.Do you think I can still file a tourist visa?I will only be in Korea for 3 weeks max. and my past stays in other countries was a very good record
Thanks mam Betchay …I hope to hear from you soon…
hi miss betchay..
im married to a korean national but we’ve already seperated now for some private reasons and we dont have any contact now.. the last thing ive heard from him is he already go back to korea, im currently a F-2-1 visa holder but i decided to go back here in philippines when my visa ends..
i just want to ask if i can still apply a tourist visa because my korean friends invites me to visit them..
im studying now so i dont have ITR and i have my bank account but i think that was not really enough but since my friends are going shoulder all my expenses there is it ok? and since im living with my uncle as my guardian can i use his bank certificate instead of my parents bank certificate?
pls answer my questions..
tnx..
Hello ms. betchay, good morning.
I am a filipino citizen, green card holder. I am here in south korea with my husband(he’s military, we are stationed in here for maximum of 3 years. is it possible that i can invite my sister from the philippines to visit me here in south korea. what are the requirements?
Good day po! i’m still a college student and i’m really having a hard time understanding some of these. i’m a filipino citizen and i’m planning on going to korea next summer as a tourist. i’ve read in some sites that you need a sort of letter of invitation or something if you’re just visiting for a few days. like an official letter of invitation. it’s quite confusing. and what are the exact requirements po in applying for tourist visa for the first time. and about po dun sa bank certificate and ITR, i’m still a student so obviously wala pa po ako ng mga documents na to.:D sorry for the long questions.
thanks po in advance. Kamsahamnida~!
hi mam betchay,
hello mam betchay,,may bf po akong tga USA and then ako nasa pinas marami na po kaming countries napuntahan lalo na sa asian countries ,, gusto niya kasi mag celebrate ng birthday ko sa korea, now , do i still have to get a visa for pleasure?,,,gusto ko po talaga pumunta duun ehh,, i hope di na ako kukuha ng tourist-visa for my holidays!!!
thanks
perry soco
hi mam, u need to get a tourist visa no matter what, unless citizen ka ng US..
hi miss Bechay,
i’m planning to visit my korean bf in october…
gusto ko lang malaman kung yung invitation letter is one of requirements for applying visa or pag meron nito khit wla n ung ibang requirements like employment certificate.free lance online tutor kc ako…looking forward s reply mo..thanks!!!
ms betchay
i have my business here in ph i have my own boutique on process pa lang business permit ko and bir but i alreardy have my dti after ba matapos lahat yun and after makuha ko ITR ko pede ko na ba yun ipakita sa embassy including all the requirements like my bank account etc. hindi ba nila tinitingnan kung kelan ka nagsimula kase last july lang ako nag tayo ng boutique..tingin nyo ba madedeny ako? maganda bang reason pag sinabi kong bibili ako sa korea ng mga damit shoes bags kc mas mura kund sa korea ako bibili kc yung karamihan ng product ko eh made from korea.please answer naman po please?
hi khay! that’s a valid reason to come to korea… basta ba mapapatunayan mo na kaya mo mag-shopping sa Korea… i don’t see any reason why they shoud deny you… but then i’m not the consul
try mo lang, kung hindi ka makakuha eh di try again…
hi khay ..i have same concern like you nakapg-apply kna ba ng visa?how much yung bank certificate na naprovide mo kasi di ko alam kung how much yung kailangan ipakitang pera once ngapply ka ng visa..hope you can also answer my question
ms. betchay
ask lang po ulit…meron ba mga surplus jan sa sk? ung as in parang sa hk?
hi ms. khay
ask ko din kung nagpareserve kna ba ng hotel sa korea or pgdating mo na lang sa korea dun ka na lang hahanap ng hotel na matutuluyan..hoping for your response
gud day to all! Gus2 ko sna mg aplay ng tourist visa together with my daughter. shes 13 yrs. old. Promise ko po kc pg mataaa ang grades nya dadalhin ko sya sa everland. Dti po akong E-9 visa. Finish contract lng po ako kya umuwi na ako d2 sa pnas. pro almost 8 mos na akong stay d2. makikita ba ung record ko na dti akong gling dun as working visa? dba un mgging problem. Kailangan pa bang bukod ung bank cert ng anak ko o pwd na ung skin? plano ko 2 wks vacation lng. no po ma advice nyo skin? pls replay ASAP. tnx.
hi ate Betchay follow up questions ko lng po kung ipapasyal ko po ung anak ko sa everland this coming vacation. need pa ba ung separate bank cer. nmin? d kya maaapektuhan ung dti akong gling jan as E-9 visa? I hope na msagot nyo ko agad.Pti birth certificate nya at sa akin isasama ko pa rin ba sa mga documents na ipapasa ko? Katunayan na anak ko ung kasama ko.
My visa was approved today. Thanks so much Ms. Betchay!
I got my approved tourist visa today. Thank you so much Ms. Betchay! This site really helped a lot.
congrats kelan po alis mo?? tom ko pa mllman kung approve or not ang visa ko… i really hope for the best…
take care
hi miss betchay,ask ko lang po un application form,san kinukuha un sa embassy ba?
thanks,
milca
hello miss betchat, tanong ko lang, kung ma-grant ako ng tourist visa, how long bago mag-expire from the day na na-grant ako?
and magkano po ang minimum na nasa bank account ko para ma-grant ako ng visa?
thanks po.
bubbles
Good Day Ms. Betchay,
I am currently in Kyunggi-do & staying with my husband. I arrived here last 22 of august & so far me & my husband shares an harmonious wedding life but there is one major thing that makes me upset & that is their language. Ung korean embassy po sa Makati gave me a book about the basics of hangul at pinagaaralan ko po pero talagang hindi ko maintindihan even i-explain pa sa akin ng husband ko. I’ve known my hubby po for 2 years before we got married pero nung nasa pinas pa ako wala talaga time para mag-aral ng hangul. tanong ko po sana kung may mga free hangul tutorials ang korean government? since bago pa lang po ako dito may mga plans sana po akong magwork kahit ung mga tutorials sa mga bata. possible po ba yon or may kailangan pa akong tapusin na course para makapag tutor? thank you po Ms. Betchay. ^^
Hi mam Betchay,
just wanna ask if it is really difficult to get a tourist visa kahit I have invitation from my bf’s father?
Hi miss betchay.. I have a bf in korea and he wanted me to go there in Korea this coming December after my board exam. I don’t have any job or any bank account. And I truly understand what’s my requirements. But my problem is I am married here but we got separated. My korean bf’s knows about my past but still he wants me to go there in korea. He told me that he will invite me. BUT my passport is single BUT my school documents is married??? I want to apply sana as a student visa cz I dont have job or bank account…I need ur advice.. Im sooo anxious right now..god bless
Anyeonghaseyo Miss betchay. Hello everyone. Thank you Miss Betchay for your highly informative website. It’s of great help! I have been teaching English to Koreans since I was still in college in UP. I enjoy teaching foreigners and since I live in an affluent Village in Makati where most Japanese, Indians and especially Koreans reside, my network grew and teaching soon became my bread and butter. My number of students grew, soon my schedule’s packed. Since it’s a highly convenient, accessible and a relatively well paying job, I decided not to enter the traditional 8 to 5 job. My Korean students treated me like family. My student’s entire family is going back to Seoul, they’re taking me with them. Since non native speakers aren’t legally allowed to teach English, my sponsor will just hire me in their company in Seoul. I am preparing all the requirements for a visa. As of this writing, I have everything including the Korean business permit and their notarized invitation letter, bank statements, etc. My dilemma is this: Since I am employed in the non traditional way, I don’t have a certificate of employment. I don’t think it’s wise to get a COE from my current students as the Embassy would deem my application suspicious, it’s highly probable that I’d do the same in Korea. I have all the other requirements including the ITR which I got through filing my income tax as a freelance consultant/teacher, modest savings in US$s, Visas in Schengen countries and as I have mentioned, the two documents from Korea. I am stumped with just one piece of vital paper, the COE. What should I do? My apologies for the lengthy post. Kahmsahamnida for your uber helpful website.
can an unemployed person acquire a tourist visa?
ask ko lang po ang release kc ng itr ko e april pa kc this sept pa lang ako nag process..eh i plan to go to korea this december..i have business permit,dti/sec bank account itr lang talaga…please mam answer it
hi ms betchay
plano ko sana pumunta sa korea for business purposes just want to ask kung requirement ba na meron ka na agad hotel accomodation once na nagapply ka ng visa plano ko kasi once nakapunta na ako ng korea dun na lang ako hahanap ng hotel na matutuluyan..di ba reason yon para ma-deny ka sa embassy kung wala ka png hotel accomodation if business ang purpose mo..
hi ms. betchay..
ask ko lang po kung ano po yung mga frequent questions sa embassy if you are applying for visa and ang purpose ko po ay business kya po ako pumupuntang korea..hope you can help me ..god bless
hello po ako po c lyn andito po ako sa korea,ang nanay ko po nakapangasawa bg koreano, my problem is pano ko po iinvyt ang aking bf sa pinas,wat rizon ba maganda para mabigyan po xa ng visa?ininvyt namin xa minsan,c nanay ko ang nag invyt sa kanya kaya lang deny visa nya.d pa po kasi ako korean citizen,on the process plang po.so ano po ba gagawin ko para makapunta rin xa here?ill wait ur reply po!
hi ms betchay!ask ko lng po about sa sofa visa ng mga anak ko meron na akong sofa visa kukunin sna nmin ang mga anak ko sa dec ok po ba ung padadala ung passport ng mga bata d2 then patatatakan nmin ng sofa xa immigration dito sa korea then uwi ako ng pinas kunin ko na sila?my husband is contractor here in korea.you think thats ok? i need your advise pls!
hi nylal, the link below might help answer some of your questions.
http://www.army.mil/-news/2008/07/02/10551-acs-explains-sofa-stamp-a3-visa-procedures/index.html
panu poh buh aku makakakuha ng visitor visa..dadalawin ku ang kaibigan ku dun and mamimili rin aku ng personal things po..anu poh buh kailangan para makakuha ng visa….hoping you relpy po…anyongigesoyo
Kailangan po ba ng tourist visa sa SK khit 4 days lang kami magstay dun. Gusto kasi ng mga friends ko na pumunta dun for 4 days? Ang if my visa magkanu po?
hi lenie! oo kailangan ng visa kahit 4 days lang… libre ang visa kung 4 days lang
hi miss betchay..really need help po..im a student balak po namin ng korean bf ko pumunta sa korea.to meet his parents,nasa vietnam siya now coz of work.hinahanapan po kasi ako ng itr at employment certificate..itr na lang po ang kulang..kaso ayaw magbigay ng dad ko..may ibang way pa po ba para makakuha ako ng visa?alis po sana kami 3rd week ng oct…pls help po
rixobelle
by january pa ko mag aaply for visa actually hindi ako kukuha ng hotel dun kc my friend ako na korean..my money ako sa bank na 150k balak ko magstay for 1 month dun kc gusto kong i convinced yung korean friend ko na sumosyo saken..
rixobelle
when will you apply for your visa?
thank you po sa reply ninyo bka by october or november pa ako mgaaply ng visa..parang ang hirap mag-apply..usually po ba may interview pg nag-aaply ng visa?
mukang mahirap talaga eh..kaya nga napilitan ako kumuha ng business permit bir and by january pa release ng itr ko..sabi nila my interview but just a simple interview lang siguro anung purpose mo bakit ka pupuntang korea..well tell me what will happen if you apply for your visa ha..my y.m ka ba much easier there…add me up khayabanilla@yahoo.com
bibili rin sana ako ng mga ititinda this coming xmas kaya lang parang nakakatakot naman mgapply kasi sobrang strict naman..thank you sa reply i will keep you posted pg nagaaply na ako..
wag ka matakot if tourist lang naman talaga eh db? keep me update ok..gusto ko malaman yung pag aaply mo in visa till when ka ba dun?
hi mam!
this is aivie.my bf is a US army and wil station to korea nextyear.he wants me to visit him there but the problem is i dont knowhow can i hav the tourist visa.i was in UAE now,for work n plan to comeback after i visited him in korea.do u think i could get a tourist visa?or getting a korean visa in UAE could help more?or it would be better in the philippines?i wil greatly appreciate your response..
thank you so much in advance!
need help po..im a student.i have a korean bf,balak sana namin umalis ng 3rd week ng oct..kaso hinahanapan ako ng itr.ng parents ko..panu po kung live in na kami ng bf ko at wala ng communication sa parents ko?may other way pa ba na makakuha ako ng visa?
good day!! i want to go to korea sana this coming winter coz me and my friend want to experience snow.. :)) kaya lang some requirements wala kme , only the bank statement sure na meron we have enough money nmn to show that we can spend in korea.. but we r not working , my friend was only sponsored by her mom while ako sponsored by my jap bf .. pano po kaya un? wala kming work nor business .. coz wer just planning pa lan to put business.. help nmn po .. what shall we do ? meron ba nababayaran to provide some documents for us?! we just want to tour and stay there for 7 days… pls some suggestions or help po .. thanks!!
we can book hotel && round trip ticket , kaya lang the visa ung prob .. makaktulong po ba un para ma.approve kmi? pls anyone here may alam what’s the best way n gawin nmin? coz wala kming work only money from bank .. tnx
HI Ms. Betchay,
I am an ESL teacher and I have been invited to work in Korea. I have some questions po. This will be my first time to get out of the country kasi. I am planning to stay there for 2 years.
1. Before getting a visa, may interview pa po ba?
2. Kelangan daw po ng show money, magkano po ba?
3. What should my future employer do to make the application easier?
4. What are the other things that I should do para di po ako magkaproblema sa visa application?
Please po, I really need some clarifications. I hope to hear from you as soon as possible.
Thanks po in advance.
Good Day Ms. Betchay, gusto ko lang malaman ang possibility just in case mag-apply ako for a visa application (travelling o mamasyal for only two weeks ). I don’t have any relatives there but then I know someone na may kapatid sa korea.
Gamsahamnida
hi there
i just want to inquire regarding applying tourist visa for korea im planning to visit next year. by march, the main concern is im OFW here in saudi do i still need to have the ITR as a requirement? coz ill be having a 1 month vacation thats y im planning to go there. I already have my accomodation ready. if you can advise me it will be greatly appreciated
i haven’t been employed for so long so i still don’t have my itr. i can probably provide the certificate of employment but what can i do about the itr? also, how much do i need in my bank for me to get get approved for a tourist visa? thanks.
good day!
what is that ITR? pls help me~~
i want to go to korea by january but i still dont have my bank account..they said the money must be with you within 3 months,
but i can have it by next month.my korean boyfriend will come here next month and he will be the one who will put the money on my account.is it possible? anyway,what are the other requirements to have the visa going to korea?pls help me…thank you so much~~~
hello po…
ask ko lang po if ano ano yung requirements para makakuha po ako ng student visa? i’m a 21 years old and an undergraduate student… i want to study and work at the same time sa korea…
thanks po..
hope to hear from you soon…
i need it badly..
hello miss betchay,
ask ko lang po kung ano ang gagawin ko kc po my fiance na american gusto nya ako papuntahin sa korea before ung married namin sa december this year ang problema po wala po akong income tax return and certificate of employment kc po di naman ako nagworked sa company, pero meron po akong invitation letter galing sa kanya and i have my bank statement po kc suportado naman po nya ako. i hope u can helped me. GOD BLESS PO.
hi valerie,
share ko lang natutunan ko in this forum site ha..bank account and invitation letter isn’t enough para makapunta ka ng korea because napakahigpit ng korean lalo na sa filipino and another thing is american is not korean so its not that easy to get you even if you have an invitation letter as i know only korean citizen can invite you or give you an invitation letter we have the same situation kaya i know what you feel..and one more thing you need a proof na babalik ka din dito sa pinas that’s why ITR business permit is the most important requirement ng korean embassay..it’s better if you and your fiance will get married here its more easier than to be a tourist…hope can help you a bit
2×2 ID pic ba ang kailangan or Passport size? ang gulo eh.
And also, kailangan ba talaga typewritten and application form? Di pwedeng handwritten?
ano ang difference ng ITR at BIR Form 2316
ang ITR or income tax return eh yung statement ng income mo quarterly ipa file dapat yun dun makikita kung magkano babayaran mongtax and magkano kinikita mo yung BIR form yun yung dapat ata naka post sa store mo its one of the certification that you can have a business
hi po.. please pakisagot naman po ang tanong ko… my plano po kasi ako pumunta ng korea this december… and balak ko na po magapply ng visa… wala po akong work since january so hindi ako makakapagprovide ng ITR and employment certificate… ang meron lang po ako ay US visa… bank certificate.. passport (which i have just renewed).. i have a korean friend, na currently staying in korea…. tinanong ko siya tungkol sa invitation letter at ito ang sinabi niya…. hindi rin niya alam kung paano gawin ang invitation letter… please help… kung ito lang ang requirements na meron ako, would it be enough para magkaron ako ng visa?
below yung reply ng korean friend ko regarding the invitation letter…
i’ve inquired some offices about the letter of invitation thing..
and it has to be sent from a company.. inviting you to attend a meeting or seminar or whatever company stuff….
an individual can not give or issue an invitation letter..
i asked the notary office and they told me that…
if i have the letter then i can notarize it and send it to you.
that’s all i could find about the letter.
if you found any other way to get a letter of invitation, tell me..
if it’s in korea, i’ll try to contact them..
really really hope you could come~~
my husband will go home this december from and he want to take his dog with him.what are the procedures para madala nya ung dog nya.kakatawa noh? pero kung may paraan sna. is there anyone who has an idea?thanks!
I have a question. I married my filipina wife in March in the Philippines. I am getting ready to petition for her to immigrate to the US this month. Recently my biological mother who lives in Korea has hospitalized with an illness. My wife and I agree it would be agood idea to have my wife go and visit Korea and to help my mother. What do we have to do to make this happen.
Facts: My biological mother gave me up for adoption back when I was a little boy and have since been in contact in person.
mam plan q po sana to visit my hubby in korea kht 1wk lng.ngtatrabaho p xa don…mdali lng po b maaprove application pag ganun reason?teacher po aq d2 s pinas…tnx po
hi bang! kung eps ang asawa mo, eh hindi daw ganun kadali kumuha ng visa pero hindi naman imposible… kailangan lang maipresenta mo ng maayos ang mga documents mo – may stable ka na trabaho at nagbabayad ka ng buwis… dagdag na puntos kung nakapunta ka na sa mga 1st world countries
@ Bang… I agree with Ms. Betchay. You just have to complete all the required documents and there is no need to mention that you’re husband is working there. I was informed that the korean embassy is not giving visa to relatives or friends of OFWs. Me too, my husband works under EPS in Korea but I was able to visit him last Sept 30 to Oct 12 with my approved tourist (c-3)visa. It will really just depend on the documents you submit. Wishing you luck!
hi adreuan! thank you for your input
Hi Ms Betchay, I’ll be submitting my visa application form tomorrow. I hope you could help me with my simple query (or anybody who has already gone through the visa application process). As I’ll be asking a representative to submit the form for me, I need to make sure that all the requirements are complete and correctly presented. My question is regarding the passport photo. Do I need to attach it already in the form (staple or glue?) or I just need to submit it separately? I was trying to call the Korean Embassy earlier to no avail. Thanks in advance.
Oops! I’m sorry I couldn’t reply to your comment earlier. Anyway, you don’t have to worry about it. They will tell your representative what to do.
ms. betchay
gud eve..ask ko lang po..im planning to go to korea this last week of january,and i plan to stay there for 40 days my requirements are complete i just wanna ask if possible ba na makapagpakasal ako sa korea for that 40 days..the reason why will i come there is that my american fiance is teaching there and we want to get married there since he cant stay long here in ph,so we decided that i will be the one to go to korea to get marry..is it possible for that 40 days to process the marriage thing?
thanks and more power!
hi kris! ay nasagot kita sa later comment mo… anyway, you should be able to prove that you can support yourself…
mam betchay…
how can i say na wala naman talaga ako kakilala na koreano do i need to booked a hotel in busan before i come to embassy baka naman pagalitan ako? pd nyo po ba ko turuan panu ko sasagutin yung question na ” what will you do in korea, whats your purpose” i know if ill tell im going to get married there is a no no..is it ok if ill said i want to tour in korea…sa 40 days ba ok na ba yung 100k?mahal ba gastusin dun?please i need your jelp i alreday complete my req today and maybe next week ill go to embassy…
hi ms betchay please please reply. i have booked our flights today for travel on march 10-15. i do not have an itr yet since i just started working again last august 3, 2009. how much should i have on my bank cert? please please reply. our booking is non-refundable so i really want to get my visa application approved. also, i have a joint account with my mom but she’s not coming with me to korea. can i use a joint account or should it just be my own? pretty please reply, i will forever be grateful to you. thanks in advance.
As was mentioned here in Ms. Betchay’s blog again and again, wala talagang formula sa kung magkano ang dapat amount ng bank certificate. I know people who were granted their visas with less than 50k in their bank account whereas this other person had half a million pesos per was denied a visa.
I just got my visa approved yesterday and I used my dad’s bank certificate/ITR/etc. because wala pa naman ako ng mga yun. Approved naman application ko and ito ang magiging first time ko na pagtravel abroad.
Hi Miss Betchay,
We’ll go back to Korea on March. Do you know how long can we get the Visa is its our second application already?
Thank you.
hello ms.betchay…
i have a retired u.s army husband work in korea.and we have a 3yrs. old u.s citizen son.my husband wants us to go visit him there.we already have the invitation letter he sent but notarized from legal inside base only is that right?i just want to make it sure coz we are far from manila (mindanao).and i got some other documents too like the copy of his passport and i.d,work offer letter that says how much he make then a DA form 700-19 that also says he really work in korea.pls tell me what else we need.and do they need the appearance of my son?and how long it will take to get the visa?
pls.reply soon thank you so much and god bless you always.
is there a downloadable visa application form? or do we really have to get one from the embassy? does it really have to be typewritten? please reply pls pls pls this is my 3rd message
ms arlene,
bold written in all caps, that would be fine as long as it can be understood.
thanks for your reply
we’ll be applying by the end of this month, but the itr won’t be available until feb and i called the embassy and they said it’s ok for as long as my certificate of employment indicates my monthly income. 
i was hired just last august 3 by our company, do you guys think i could get granted if i say my mom will pay for my expenses? and show both of our bank accounts? pls reply again. thanks in advance. 
hi arlene…
you can download the visa application form at this web address : embassy_philippines.mofat.go.kr. From there you can get na din other details for your future travel to Korea. I was there din last Sept 30 to Oct 11. Goodluck.
thanks for your reply, but can you also please answer my other questions above? pls pls thanks a lot
hi kris…
you can simply say na you’re going there for vacation. as in just to see and tour the place. but i think 40 days is too much for that purpose. when i went there last month 7 days lang ang nilagay ko sa application but they give me 15 days validity. you can extend naman pag andun ka na. and they wouldn’t care if you have a plane ticket na or hotel booking. goodluck.
adreuan,
thnx for the information..ok so ill just state there that ill be just there at 7 days? panu naman po mag extend? where po ako pupunta sa korea? what are the requirements na dapat dalhin when i will extend my visa?mag aaply na po kc ako this monday ng visa and im very nervous…but im excited too gusto ko makakita ng snow kc =) please answer my questions po or better if you can text me 09291906751
Hi Adreuan,did you travel alone? I’ve read somewhere that there are some who had an airport to airport cases…this scares me a lot=(
@ Kris : i’m not sure of this but i think you can apply for extension of visa sa Philippine embassy in Korea. Meron din yata post si Ms. Betchay about the said extension. Just read through this blog. Just be sure na pag punta mo next week sa Korean embassy complete ang requirements mo or else they will not process your application. Goodluck.
@ Lightning : Yes, i travelled alone although my husband is working there pero di ko sinabi yun sa Korean embassy kase hindi allowed mag-visit dun ang relatives ng mga OFW’s. If you are granted a visa, it doesn’t mean na nakalusot ka na. Super higpit naman sila pagdating sa immigration dun. Dami sila ask na questions and totoo na meron A to A (airport to airport cases)- that is if hindi sila convinced sa mga answer mo. Goodluck.
adreuan,
anu po ba itinatanong sa airport sa korea…grabe naman koreano buti nga me gusto magtravel sa kanila eh..me nakapgsabi nga po sa kin na mas madali mag extend pag nasa korea kana kaso it depends naman..hay anu kaya magandang reason pagpunta ko kc dun business and pleasure and reason ko..kaso ewan ko ba kung magagrant ako ng visa…hayyy..wish me luck ill be there on wednesday
@ Kris: I’ve been to Korea twice and extended my tourist visa twice as well (granted 30-day visa then extended it for another 2 months there). To extend your visa, just go to a Korean Immigration Office, fill-out a form and pay 30,000 won. It would be a lot better if you have a Korean friend who can come with you and guarantee for you.
As regards questions at the airport, just truthfully answer whatever questions they have (e.g. how long and where will you be staying in Korea, what’s your purpose for the visit, what’s your job in the Philippines and the like)… don’t be scared, be confident and be truthful although it’s better not to divulge info if your spouse is an OFW or if you have a profession related to teaching English. Hope this helps…
@Ms. Betchay: Your blog is very informative, been a follower for 2 years now and really learned a lot from it. Keep it up!
Sawitree,
hey tnx for the info it really helps alot..yes i have a korean friend there but can you please help me on a good reason to extend my visa if ever the embassy will grant me a visa..i will be on the embassy this tue..even i dont have any purpose to stay long in korea still i feel very tense its my first time and i dont wanna get deny for no reason…what did you said on the embassy when you try to extend your visa whats your reason?please help po please…
Hi Kris! If you’re applying as a tourist, then don’t apply for a 90-day visa. Wait until you come here to apply for an extension.
hi! need help! im just wondering if what kind of visa do i have to apply for? my korean student asked/invited me to stay with her family in seoul..we don’t really know what to do..she said that she’ll be the one to shoulder all the expenses..she asked me to find ways on how to get a visa(tourist,student or working visa)so that i can stay with them…hope to hear from you soon..
Hi Tintin! The only visa you could get is the tourist visa and it will allow you to stay in Korea for up to 90 days only. If you want to get the student visa, then you must contact a school and apply for enrollment. For working visa, your student’s family should have a business qualified enough for them to import a worker.
@ Kris: Ms. Betchay is right, do not apply for a 90-day visa. At most, apply for a stay of 30 days only. I think it’s easier to extend a visa than apply for one. As to the reason for extension, just simply put more fun/got more places to visit (which was what my sponsor wrote in my application for extension). Good Luck on your application!
SAwitree,
thanks po for the info…will be on embassy on wed. i hope its easy to extend and hope they will not question me why,when and where it will really makes me nervous..all my papers are prepared now..
@ ms. betchay im going to ochang and i already signed the application form that i download here, same ba yun in the embassy application form?
hi Ms. Betch,
Entertainer po ako dati dyan for almost 3 yrs pabalik balik po ako sa korea. Tapos po nag change ako status naging f2-1 po ako(married).. For some reasons na-divorced ako. Tapos po ngayon almost a year na ako dito sa pinas working na din sa office na. Gusot ko po mag tour sa Korea tapos my friend will give me an invitation. Makakuha kaya po agad ako? thanks po.
Hi Raffy! Apply as a tourist, kasi paso na naman ang F-2-1 visa mo di ba? You can use your korean friend’s invitation pero mas importante ang documents mo. Hindi ko alam kung makakakuha ka agad. Kailangan mo lang subukan
Betchay,
my friend who is working in Korea invited me to visit him. this is my first
time getting visa. will visit in the second week of December 2009..
Can i have the visa?
what will be the docs needed from me?
hope you can help me by this..
thanks,
hi Judith! You need to apply for the tourist or C-3 visa. The documents you’ll need are listed above. Please read
so sad.. my friend was denied a visa.. kasabay pa naman sana namin next month. nakabuy na kami ng roundtrip ticket non refundable pa naman yun. hay…
kami naman bukas namin susubmit application namin. so malamang next week pa kami iiyak.
nauna lang friend namin na yun kasi inuna namin Chinese visa namin ng isa kong friend. tapos nalaman namin na kanina pagkuha nya ng passport nya DOCUMENTS RECEIVED ang tatak sa passport nya.
she has 500k sa bank acct nya at madami ding tatak passport nya. COE nya is from the States pa. pero denied. hay. goodluck samin ng friend ko next week.
can i know her purpose of stay in korea and how many days yung desired length of stay nya in korea?
hi knc! ganun talaga… kahit totoo naman na magta-travel lang eh minsan nade-deny
hello knc…i’m so sorry to hear that..I’ll be going din po s korean embassy within this week. I’m just worried kc ala akong ITR and COE…I’m afraid to be denied…pls text me. 09298900585
hi eve
when will you apply for visa?
im going there on wednesday bake we can go together!
hi betchay,
just came from the korean embassy here in makati this morning (nov.16, 2009) and was informed upon submitting our docs (together with my husband) they told us that our scheduled date of visit to korea (which is june 2010) is too early for us to apply for a tourist visa… we were quite surprised because both of us have US and Au visas and we didn’t encounter such. maybe you can enlighten me on this. thanks very much!
Hi! They are right. The tourist visa is valid for three months, so you need to apply within three months from your trip.
thanks ng marami!!!
@justG : the Korean Embassy is accepting visa applications at least 1 month before the desired travel/departure date. Anyway, it’ll only take a week for the processing of visa. You can apply by May 2010 if you want to visit in June 2010. I hope this helps.
thanks!!!!
@justG: if you will be granted a visa, you should make your entry within the next three months after being granted a visa, thus, if you applied in november, your final entry would be in February which is too early for your planned June 2010 travel. hope this helps.
will do just that… thanks!
hi kris..me too ,aybe wednesday..what’s your cp no. po?
hi ms betchay.. how are you doing?? i jst want to ask if what are the things that i need or do i need some things to go in korea and visit my fiancee there? well, im planning to visit him on dec this yr. he is an army there.. im going to celebrate xmas with him and probably new yr too.. actually the purpose of going there is, to stay with him till he get an approval to their bosses that he can marry me here in the philippines.. and go back here in the philippines to fix our marriage.. hope to hear from you soon! salamat!!! have a blessed day!!!
hi kim! You need to apply as a tourist (C-3 visa). The documents that you need are all here. Please refer to them.
hi! Ms. Kim:
i was reading your post and we have similar situation. I’ll be going to Korea to complete military marriage requirements my Fiance is stationed in S. Korea too. Did you apply already?
hi everyone here
im going to embassy tomorrow im really nervous even my docs are complete…wish me luck and i wish eve a good luck!!!
good luck!
Hi Miss BEchay,
Just want to know if typewritten application is a must or does Korean embassy accepts application form handwritten in caps.
Thank you!
@ love,
just get the application form in the korean embassy…the form here on net and on the embassy has a little different!just bring passport size pic with you
hello Ms. Betchay,
galing ako sa korea last oct 21 2009, I stayed there for 10 days. My friend doctor here in phils ask me if I want to go with him because his attending convention in korea because my bf was there, his OFW for 2 years na. I don’t have any documents with me when I went there but the immigration did not ask for anything. I’m planning to go back there alone as tourist on december is that possible? I’m working as a medical technologist for almost 6 years. What are the documents that I still need to submit to embassy, do I need the documents of my fiancee? I’m also 6 months pregnant. I want to spend christmas with him pls answer? thank you
hi beng. clarify ko lang, you were able to visit your ofw boyfriend without any documents? what type of visa was issued to you?
Hi Beng! When you came here, what was your visa? If you came here with a tourist visa before, I’m pretty sure they asked you to submit documents.
hi ms betchay.
im planning to go to korea on the 2nd week of feb pa para mgvacation pero ill apply sna on january. ask ko lng sana kng how much ang desired amount ng bank account? kc before i traveled with my family sa china, hongkong, singapore ang thailand but this time ako lng magisa ang pupunta dun. I have a business pero kakastart pa lng eh and ung ITR ko this january pa. I have the following requirements na:
* passport
* business permit
* bank certificate (how much po ba ang kailangan, i have mga 100k lng po eh. ok na ba yun?)
ano pa po kelangan? ung itr ko this january pa. do u think na magrant ung visa ko?
hi everyone! and for the first time will try to appy for visa..heres my story!!
i went to the embassy yesterday i arrived there at 5:30 am hehehe too early..but its ok cuz ako ang kaunahan sa line though wala palang # na binibigay and i thought first come first serve!!!so when im on the elevator naunahan ako nung isang magaaply so yun 2nd na lang ako saka ka pa lang magkaka # pag nasa loob kana ng embassy…but its ok madali lang naman ang process mas matagal pa yung pila sa labas..i was so nervous then, i think no need to download and print yung application here on net kc magkaiba sila! yung first na my # ang tagal nya kc my mga tanong ka sa kanya and i dont know what was it then when its my trun i gave my documents and i greet her good morning but then mukang masungit yung nagproprocess eh,so i just stand up there waiting for a question hindi ako mapalagay i dont know whats on their mind even complete docs ko!!!then after a min. they gave me a claim stub that ill be back on nov. 25! oh my god!!! kala 8 working days yun pala 6 working days lang pati yung passport kala ko makukuha ko na on afternoon hindi pala kasabay na pala yun sa 25!! im clueless!to all my advisers here i follow all your advices to me to sawitree, adreuan and ms betchay!!!yung kasunod ko as in buti pa xa shes very confident she just have an invitor’s letter and her passport with the application form i yun madame tanong pala pag my guarantor ka kakatakot talga! hay well i have 6 days to go to get the final decision whether is it to go or not to go! hay bahala na si god! sya naman talaga magdedecide eh!!=)
goodluck!!!
hi kris! balitaan mo kami ha… salamat sa pag-share ng experience mo
Hello Ms. Betchay,
I would like to ask for some opinions and ideas. My husband is an ofw in korea, he wants me to visit him early next year, but I am no longer employed for almost 6months now so I could not provide COE and ITR. Am i still possible to grant C-3 visa? Another way, my husband applied c-3 visa for me at the Catholic church in korea, does the church itself works on the process of visa? is it more possible for me to be granted a visa?
hi there, i read all the comments here and i was pushed to ask for help. Ask ko lang po pano po ang procedure ng pagkuha ng visa. Ang asawa ko po ay sa Military U.S. Airforce nagwowork base sa korea. Madali po ba ako makakakuha ng visa. Ano po ang mga requirements ? Pano po sa ngayon ala naman ako work ano po ang pwede kong isubmit para makapag apply ng visa..thanks po..
Hi,
Me and my american partner would like to visit Korea this February 2010. I am a Filipino. Can you give me an advise as to how i could visit Korea for a short stay like for 3-5 days?
Thanks,
Aldrin
Hi Aldrin! apply for the C-3 visa if you’re a Philippine passport holder… please check the documents listed on this page
hello po ask lng po ako kung ano magandang visa kuhain ng asawa ko papunta d2 galing na xa d2 at nag change name,ang problem lng po until now dpa din nagbaba mg memo ang poea pra sa exam for(klt)kc yun ang requirements pra ma i forward yung application nya d2,dahil kukuhain ulit xa ng amo namin,pls help nmn po kung papano or anong magandang kunin na visa for him dahil willing nmn ang amo ko na kuhain ulit sya yun lng dnla alam ang procedure,thanks
hi jhoy! sorry pero mas maganda na itanong ng amo mo sa immigration office na malapit sa inyo… dahil ang alam ko lang ay tourist visa
thank you beth
im going to embassy tomorrow..ohh im clueless..( sigh)…wish me luck…wish can get it!!
hlo ms.becthay….
i’ve always visit ur blogs in times i need some infomations and its very helpful,but i can’t find some blogs and comments related on my case. i’m currently working here at korea and my fiancee (american visa holder) and were planning to marry here at korea is it possible for us to invite my whole family (9pax) in philippine to come here to attend our wedding?do you think the visa (tourist visa) is not that complicated to process?if so what do you think are the requirements we need to prepare?thanks a lot..hope you can help me wiht this, any hints is greatly helpful…thanks a lot and more power to you and your family…
hi nedette! since you are marrying an american and not a korean, they’ll have to apply like any other tourists… the documents they need are listed above… however, it would be best to call the korean embassy
ok po ms.betchay.i ‘ll call nlng the korean embassy..hhmm..is the staff there know how speak in english po ba coz in not good in hanguk,bk po hnd lng kmi magkaintindihan..hehehe…
thanx a lot po for replying…:
^^;;muah
Hi nedette! They can speak English and they have a filipino staff there so you don’t have to worry about that.
im denied without any idea why….now i know that they doesn’t really look on your requirements even if youre complete or not even if you have money or not…its in the consul decision and its unreasonable basis…sorry but its true!!! i will never try to get visa from korea ever…
@ kris: sorry to hear that… i guess the basic premise in applying for a tourist (C-3) visa to korea is for you to convince them of your close ties to the Philippines… a stable, good-paying job is an advantage. i just applied for my third tourist visa and been experimenting on the show money. So far, this third try is the least with only 100k+ but i still got approved. Don’t lose heart, if you really want to visit Korea, it’s worth giving it another try. good luck on your travel ventures
sawitree,
i have a business here in ph its not small business..all docs were complete but think koreans are unreasonable by giving the visa to a filipino…it depends on the consul if he/she likes you to go there or not..its just awful that they dont follow their requirements…they should not put tourist visa in PH if they dont want some ph to travel there..i will not try again…im very disappointed sorry..
@ kris….sorry to hear about that
Now I am getting nervous. I have a korean girlfriend. I have been two times to korea already this year but with a C-2 visa , single entry. Now I planning to spend my christmas and new year and plan to stay there for 3 months with my korean girl. I will be applying a tourist visa this coming december. Do you think there is a chance that i will be denied? Does my girl needs to send me a notarized invitation letter. I was thinking what would be the best. Should I apply for a 90 days visa or get a less than 30 days and just extend it when I am there. Please advise
@ night. fox: good luck on your application. i think a notarized invitation letter from a korean national would help. i suggest you apply for a visa good for 30 days or less. for one, you don’t have to pay for the application fee (you need to pay P1,500 for an application of 59 days or more) and it’s easier to extend a visa than to apply for one. hope this helps..
@sawitree:
Thanks and thank you for your reply I think I will take your advice then to apply for 30 days or less first then I’ll just extend when I’m there already. But do you have any idea how many days I can extend the visa just in case?
oh by the way, what would be the cheapest flight going to korea. I have read about the Cebu Pacific cost only 3k pesos. ( wow that is really cheap). Anybody have a experience with Cebu Pacific going to korea?
yes, quite true. book early and you get less fare for round trip and it is a direct flight.
@sawitree:
no need to answer about my query earlier. You have mentioned already in your previous post above. Just for a visa application. Purpose of visit. Would it be wiser to say for fun/vacation rather than visit girlfriend?
night.fox, i don’t exactly know your circumstance, so i can’t suggest a purpose for your visit… either way is acceptable but just bear in mind that your application shall be assessed on your own documents’ merit, all other’s like the invitation letter and show money are just secondary, i think…
btw, as regards the airline, i guess nothing beats cebupac in terms of airfare (especially if you can book a promo fare which could be as cheap as P2,599!)…
hope i’ve somehow shed light on your queries… good luck to you!
Sawitree is right,Cebu pacific air is the cheapest,yun nga lanag wl sila food gaya sa ibang airline,but what is a 3.5hrs trip when it saves you a lot.
i got my niece’s ticket online, i got her round trip ticket good for 6month for 11,680 pesos..if you book and pay online it would be a lot cheaper,becuase there you can choose the date and the cheapest fare they offer,actually i already checked the incheon-manila round trip fare for summer…it’s 80Twons+80Twons ….which means 160Twons only for a round trip ticket.it’s sometime between july 25-august 25,2010…hindi pa available ang december,2010 ticket.but my friend who is going tomorrow or maybe they’ve already gone to PI paid just 240Twons for a round trip ticket.after you’ve paid,they will send you an itinerary on your email which means that is your ticket.
my niece’s ticket is 4,999to incheon and 4,999to manila,plus yung seat reservation ko online which costed 100pesos each(200 kasi round trip) plus insurance and other taxes..
Hi Ms. Betchay!
Do you know how long po makukuha ung visa if second tourist visa mo na? We went to Korea last Jan 09 and we’re going back on March. Pag first visa mo it takes 5-7 days, mas shorter po ba if second na?
Hi po sa lahat! is ITR really a must? I’m an OFW kc eh isnt OFW tax exempted? how can I get ITR if I dont have any taxes paid?
hi ms betchay.
im planning to go to korea on the 2nd week of feb pa para mgvacation pero ill apply sna on january. ask ko lng sana kng how much ang desired amount ng bank account? kc before i traveled with my family sa china, hongkong, singapore ang thailand but this time ako lng magisa ang pupunta dun. I have a business pero kakastart pa lng eh and ung ITR ko this january pa. I have the following requirements na:
* passport
* business permit
* bank certificate (how much po ba ang kailangan, i have mga 100k lng po eh. ok na ba yun?)
ano pa po kelangan? ung itr ko this january pa. do u think na magrant ung visa ko?
hi anne! i don’t really know about the desired amount. there are some who had a lot of money in the bank (as much as half a million) and yet they weren’t granted a visa. meron din naman na may business pero wala rin. just complete your documents and try. good luck!
I’m planning to visit Korea next year to see my Korean bf.This is my first time to apply for Korean visa.I’m pretty sure that I could complete all the requirements in January.I want to apply this month, but my ITR will be released in January.Probably I will apply for the visa in February.However, I read form one of the comments here that one should not divulge that he/she is a teacher.Could you tell me what the reason is?I’m worried because I am teacher and has been teaching Koreans for 6 years now.I have a permament job here and gets good pay as well.I’m looking forward to reading your reply.
Good morning,
i would like to know what are the requirements in going to south korea at the immigration. what are the documents to be presented if one traveler has its passport and visa approved?
Thank you.
hi mrmp! you only need to present yourself and a proof of your financial capacity (credit cards, cash)… don’t forget your hotel reservations and if an itinerary… dress nicely and speak english without a thick accent
Hi ms Betchay. do you really need to present proof of financial capacity?? You are talking about the korean immigrations at the airport right?
what if there is an invitor and the invitor will be the one to shoulder everything?
thank you.
thank you so much ms. betchay.
how can i apply for tourist visa if wala naman akong bank account. i have just passed an exam tapos regalo ng parents ko is a vacation. and i want it to be in korea. kailangan ko pa magpresent ng bank certificate? wala rin naman akong work. is there a way i can get a visa without these requirements.
Hi! Since you’re unemployed and you’re parents are supporting your trip, then you should submit their documents. This is what I did because I’m still a student. Submit their bank certificate, certificate of employment, ITR and the like. I also had an affidavit of support from my parents notarized.
hello po .
i was in korea for almost two years bcoz i work there
but before i finish my contract for 3years i went home . so now im planing to go back to korea to visit my friends as tourist.
i want to ask if it advantage to get a tourist visa for korea and what is the requirements?
thanks po.
ms, betchay,
what are the requirements at the immigration? passport, round trip ticket, cash on hand, credit cards, hotel reservation?
salamat po.
hello tanong ko lng po…ilang months po ba dpat nagbabayad sa ITR?? please anser po….salamat….
ma’am betchay…ako po uli….tanong ko sna ung kung ilang months ba ang required ng ITR??at ilan po minimum na show money sa bank account?
Hello all,
Just went to the embassy this morning to apply for a tourist visa. I will be visiting my boyfriend who is an officer of the US Army but i don’t have any invitation letter from him because we just decided days ago that i will be the one to visit him there.. I already had travelled several countries and been to the US twice..
I was assigned at the window 4 and the lady there just received my documents wihtout any questions and gave me a claim stub for my passport.. but the claim stub has a disclaimer thatit doesnt mean that when that releasing your passport on the stamped date means you get your visa.. unlike in the US embassy, if you apply for visa, you will know n the same day whether you are approved or not. if they return your passport then you’re denied a visa. if they let you fill-out a claim stub, then you’re all set..
does the korean embassy get all the passports of the applicants and until you get it on the claim date, you won’t know whether your visa is granted or not? or if they get it, it means you get a visa? any info will be helpful. thanks
ms cyandie,
yes, they will give you a piece of paper stating the date of release and on that day of releasing that would be the time you can determine if you get a visa or not. hope you get approved. Just pray.
hi im mayumi….
i have a korean boyfriend in cebu now.. he wants i go to korea next month.. he will go there on jan.6 and he want i go there jan 25..how can i get the invitation to visit korea from him..and i dont have any bank account ..im not student anymore and he will pay everything as well .. how can i do in korean embassy?
Ms. BEtchay,
Merry christmas and happy new year. You blog is really informative. thank you.
hello! Ms Mayumi,
just want to share: you can get invitation letter from your boyfriend and notarized it in Korea.
Merry Christmas
God bless.
tulong lang po. kc andito ako ngayon s malaysia. my contract will finish until january. my return ticket from here is in bangkok. do you think i can get a visa from bangkok? i called them up and said i’d be needing a working permit as a proof that i will go back to bangkok again. is there any other way i could get the visa? my primary purpose is to visit an English teacher boyfriend. He’s from England. thanks more power!
May I know my chances if I go to Korea next year for a three day tourist visit? I just got my passport when I saw a Cebu Pacific sale. I thought of getting a ticket for Incheon because I could not get any other cheaper flights in more popular destinations. I thought then that Korea did require a visa for Filipinos but I just realized it when I already to the ticket. My supposed vacation is in July 2010 but with the requirements that listed above I might not be able to oblige. You see I am still beginning to work as a freelance writer because I left an 8 hour job for a career change. Thus I might not be able to provide the Certificate of Employment and ITR. I think the fear of many countries is that Filipinos tend to take the opportunity to go T and T when they get the country of their destination. I really do not intend to do that. As a writer and photo enthusiast I just want to visit Korea and its historical spots. For someone like me who just wants to travel and see new horizons, is there a chance for me to get a visa?
Hi Brent we have similar situation.. it’s so confusing
Brent, how could you not have an ITR when you said you only have recently left an 8-hour job? If you used to be employed, then you must have had an ITR, right? As for the COE, then just indicate on your application that you’re self-employed.
The only way you’ll be able to know if you have a chance to be granted a visa is to apply for one. Only the Consuls at the SK Embassy know for sure if they are going to give you a visa or not based on your credentials.
I agree with you Agent P. The only way to really know is to go to the Embassy and apply for one.
Hi, Agent P!!
i am planning to visit south korea this year, i have my sister already in SK who married korean citizen and now they have daughter my sister wants me to visit them even for a short time, my question is how to get a tourist visa if i had a relative there?
thanks!
Gerlie,
you’ll only have an ITR if u’ve worked there for at least a year… i think
hi ms betchay:)
am here now in korea. saan po kayo sa korea:)
hi everyone…thanks much!! KHAMSAMIDA ms. betchay for having this blog…within one month of gathering infos (because of this blog)how to get visa ..finally i got it 28th of dec.,2009…so im off to SK by 17JAN….please email me i want to meet filipino for tour…marielmaep@yahoo.com.ph.Thanks a million.
hi mariel! congrats! hope you enjoy your tour… just don’t forget to bring your winter gear
ROY: ABOUT ITR better ask BIR and about Bank Certificates,mine I have 200K in Bank Account. It really matters if you’re working in company and stayed longer as guarantee u can go back Philippines.
hi miss bechay!
Good morning! i’m still a undergraduate student and i’m really having a hard time understanding some of these. i’m a filipino citizen and i’m planning on going to korea this march. i’ve read in some sites that you need a sort of letter of invitation or something if you’re just visiting for a few days. like an official letter of invitation. it’s quite confusing. and what are the exact requirements po in applying for tourist visa for the first time. and about the bank certificate and ITR. I only work as a free lance English tutor thats why I dont have my ITR yet..and i still dont have my bank account..they said the money must be with you within 3 months,but i can have it by next month.my korean boyfriend wants me to me his family and he will be the one who will put the money on my account.is it possible? and whats the easiest way..I’m only plannning to stay there for #weeks max.
pls help me…thank you so much!
I was an undergrad too when I applied for a visa last month. I was approved naman. I didn’t dare submit an invitation letter kasi parang it complicates things kasi nga hassle for the inviter and baka hassle na rin sa invitee. For the ITR, I submitted my dad’s documents plus his bank certificate and COE. I also submitted a notarized affidavit of support from my dad (kahit na ako ang nag-finance sa trip ko) and certificate of enrollment ko sa university. Yung money kasi na ilalagay sa bank account mo baka i-question kapag masyadong malaki lalo’t undergrad ka pa and wala pang stable job. Unless maeexplain ng ibang documents mo yung laman ng bank account mo then I suggest you use na lang your parents’ documents.
Ms. Unica Hija..
is the affidavit of support necessary??.. I already graduated last 2007… but I recently enrolled for a masteral degree in a University solely for this visa.. do u have other tips??.. so I dont need to add more money in my account i have around 90K.. the I’ll just use my mom’s??.. what must be the date of the bak certificate?/.. Can I use the bank Cert of my mom dated Dec10??
thank you so much..
please email when u please or just post it here.. salamat..
arianne_milo@yahoo.com
sent you an email already!
hi there… thank GOD somebody answered my questions.. i guess i have to try my luck…one more question ilan months mo pinrocess documents mo?
thankyou…Godbless! =)
hi there! than God somebody answered my questions..
I guess I have to try my luck..one more question ilan months mo pinrocess documents mo bago ka nabvigyan ng visa?
thankyou…Godbless!
Korean visa processing usually takes 5 working days.
Hi Unicahija.
This means that Intivitation letter is optional naman. Meaning kahit wala OK lang. Did they asked you about the invite letter or kinuha lang nila yung docs mo? with regards naman sa place kung saan ka tutuloy or if you know someone from Korea as contact person, wala ka din nilagay duon or nag book ka sa hotel as proof na may tutuluyan ka? hope you could help me.
Thanks
Yes, it’s optional. Parang submit at your own risk? ^^ The officer at the window didn’t say anything. She just received my documents, returned an extra picture, gave me a claiming stub then I’m good to go. Oh! With the address and the contact shiz, when I applied for a visa kasi, I’m not sure pa where to stay so I just typed in a random address of a hostel (BEEWON GUESTHOUSE) with their contact info. This is what my friends do rin and in other forums ganun din ginagawa nila. When I arrived in SK, I stayed in an apartment and in a different guest house
Unica hija
Thank you so much
unicahija
itatanong ba sa immigration kung saan ka tutuloy?
To: Unicahija,
i applied b4 kaso na deny.im going to try my luck next month.kaya lng bago palng ako sa work.3 months pa lng.i dont want to submit an invitation letter na kse bka yun yung reason kung bket na deny last yr. im not gonna have ITR pa since im new nga, bank cert pwede and COE. panu kya yun? sbi nga ng invitee ko.sasamahan daw ako pg initerview. pero parang malabo din ata yun khit korean cia.im planning to stay there less than a week lng naman to celebrate my birthday in march.sana naman pgbigyan ako..can u email me ur suggestions?thanks in advance..
what’s your email?
I’m no expert at this but I’ll try to answer based on personal experience and online accounts that I’ve read.
hi there.. sorry for the delayed reply. went out of town with korean friends. email me at keekai_gurl@yahoo.com. thanks so much!
Hello to our pinoy friends here..Thank God Ive found this website..I have a fiance who invited me to visit Incheon, He wants me to leave as early as March 2010. The problem is, am not currently employed coz I already lect my call center job last year of October. meron kaming nakita sa websites nagooffer ng ITR, COE and Bank Cert, . Is it safe to pay them for me to get those documents? My cousin and I will juts stay there for 3-5 days. Walang problem sa cousin ko kasi nakapagtour na siya sa Kuwait to visit her bf so madali na siyang maapporove. Do u think it qill help if I’ll indicate dthat she will pay for my trip? Please help….
Hi Mafet! It is really up to you if you’d like to pay for FAKE documents
Just remember that there might be consequences in the future.
hi ms. betchay,
i have american bf he is working in korea as esl teacher and im here in ph, we will get married this april can you tell me what should i need to get the dependent visa?the other problem is that i got denied in korea last november eh dapat after 6 months pa ako ulet mg apply eh pero this time i will be married its not tourist visa anymore pede kaya yun kahit wala pang 6 months
hi tintin! apply ka ng tourist visa talaga… kasi wala namang fiancee visa sa korea… tsaka hindi korean ang bf mo so medyo mahihirapan ka talaga… yun lang talaga ang way for you to come here first kung hindi kayo kasal… and yes, you’ll have to wait for six months bago ka uli mag-apply
hello po sa inyong lahat!,..pwede ko po ba malaman kung pwede pa bumalik ng korea kung natatakan na ng 68(1) ang passport nung umuwi ako dec 11,2010…??? ngoverstay po kc ako sa korea for 1 yr then i decided to voluntarily went back to phil,..gusto ko lang po malaman if i still have a possibility to work or tour in korea,..thank u po sa inyo, God bless and more power!,..
hi,im planning to apply for a visa to korea tourist visa..i have around 85 thou savings..ive been to england..australia and few othercountries as tourist..im a housewife with 3 kids..anu ano need ko i submit requirements…my husbands australian but dito kami nakatira sa philippines..nasa ausie sya ngayon working..ano and chance ko makakuha 5 days tourist visa..i really want to see soul korea..i plan to travel alone..pls help me with some infos..im planning mga 26 27 ako travel if ever..and alsotourist visa ba need to get a return ticke na even wala pa assurance sa visa? thank you and more power
lei
Hi Lei! I don’t think you’ll have a problem getting a visa since you already visited countries that require visas. As much as possible it would be better to apply for the visa first before you purchase your tickets.
ms. betchay,
im trying to say is that after namin magpakasal ng bf ko dito sa pinas on april saka pa lang kame mag aayus ng visa ko, db dapat dependent visa na kunin ko hindi na tourist? kc kasal na ko sa kanya that time? kelangan ko pa rin ba mag intay ng 6 months nun if kasal na ko sa american?kelangan ba tourist pa rin?please po i need reply..
i’m me and my friends are planning to go to korea
for an audition in YG entertainment.(3-5days) Were barely minors, are we allowed to take the c-3 visa that’s free?
and do you know how much to get into korea? like the processing?
i already have a passport.
thank you very much.
Of course you may acquire the visa, but you might need more documents for the Philippine government to allow you to travel on your own.
hello. i am a filipino and just arrived here in south korea last jan 2, 2010 with an E-1 visa. my alien’s card registration was released last jan 6,2010. My husband (also a filipino citizen) is planning to visit me here on jan 30 to feb 14, 2010. he is working in a government school for 15 years already and has been appointed as a director of one of the offices. I think we have enough money (as stated in the bank certificate) to support that we can finance his stay here in korea. we have prepared all the required documents and i also sent him a scanned copy of my invitation letter (but not notarized), copy of passport and copy my alien’s card. he has been in korea in august 2003. do you think he has a good chance of getting a tourist visa even if i have just been here for a week? how long is the processing?
thank you very much…
hi vaie! i don’t think he’ll have any problem getting a visa… it takes about a week to get one…
hi ms. betchay, meron po akong tanong sa inyo…kung nakapag-invite na po ako dati ng relative dito sa korea tapos nag-tnt pero 2 years ago na ang nakaraan at ngayon mag-iinvite uli ako ng relative..maaari bang magkaroon ako ng problema sa immmigration nito at ung iinvite ko siguradong deny na sya sa embassy? pano ang gagawin ko kung sakali..
salamat po.
hi Lani! hindi ko alam… yung isang kakilala ko nag-invite ng kapatid at nag-TNT yung kapatid tapos nahuli ata (sorry medyo magulo kuwento niya eh) at sinabihan siya na wag na niya ulitin yun or something…
thanks ms. betchay!! meron ka bang nalaman na details like nagbayad ng penalty ang nag-invite or nakulong??? medyo worried kasi ako bka meron mangyaring ganun sa akin. nagwowork pa nman ako dito..
hi gud pm. would just like to ask mei chance ba maapprove ang tourist visa ko? im an undergraduate. my friend’s family and I are planning to go to south korea this coming holy week. We already purchased our ticket and our ticket is group ticket. The agency asked us to give some documents para sa visa. the agency will be the one to get our visa. I’m dependent with my sister and my sister is in the US she can only provide me scanned copies of her ITR and Bank Statement. I have passbook pero 10k lng laman and tomorrow dadating un money ko. sa monday pa iproprocess un visa. Ok lng ba kng scanned copies lng un documents? ano pa pede ko ibigay as requirements?
They’re very specific e. They want original copy of the Bank Cert and ITR. So I don’t really know kung tatanggapin nila yan. Pero check mo na rin baka pwede.
pls anyone here can give me answer to my question above…i need it badly
Hi
ask ko lang ano bang maganda mag pa visa muna then buy ng ticket tapos duon na kukuha ng hotel kasi i have a friend there.
hi Emma! korek! mas mabuti kung kumuha muna ng visa bago bumili ng ticket… yung nakilala ko na nag-tour dito last year, apat sila pero dapat anim sila kaso yung dalawa hindi nabigyan ng visa kahit nakabili na ng ticket
thanks Ms. Betchay
plan ko kasi this sep sa chusok pero anong tip mo sa akin when can i apply for the visa what month? kasi im going to Macau this May then side trip kami sa Hongkong i’m working sa go’vt agency you think ma aapprove ako, then duon na lang ako hahanap ng matitirhan kasi mahal ata sa mga travelling agency ano sa tingin mo? thanks in advance ulet 
The better chance you’ll get a visa if you’re working for a government agency. The same thing goes, apparently, when you apply for a US visa.
Tanong ko lang po yung requirements for a tourist visa for students. I won’t be going there to study, vacation lang. ayun. thanks!
I’m of legal age na pala.
kelangan ko rin ng sagot sa tanong mo.. paki email naman sakin kung alam mo na kung pano.. tnx tnx
Hello, nabasa ko lang po mga message d2 sna matulungan nyo rin po ako… Im 1 year employee npo so may ITR npo ako pero ala akong bank certificate? wala nbang ibang process for application of tourist visa??
at san po kaya ako pwedeng maginquire d2 sapinas reagarding that…
Hi!
I would like to share my experience in getting a tourist visa. By the way, me and my friends got our visa this week. We will be visiting Seoul by Feb. 16.
-complete all the requirements (application form, certificate of employment, ITR, and bank certificate)
-no need to include plane ticket or hotel accommodation, embassy folks will just return it to you
– if you have Japan, USA, Canada or Australian visa, it is a plus and processing time will only take 3 working days unlike if you don’t have one, processing time will be 5 days
– having a lot of money in the bank will not guarantee that you will be approved. I think, they are checking if you have stable work in the Phils which will support that you will be definitely return to Manila
– do not be intimidated by the folks inside the embassy, but make sure to bring your PATIENCE with you
– If you are lucky and be granted a visa, check all the details in your VISA are correct and complete.
– submission of visa application is from 9am to 11am while releasing time is from 2pm to 4pm.
– no interview for a tourist visa application
Good luck to all of you who are planning to apply.
is the application form typewritten?
hi i just want to know if i could get a tourist visa i had a working visa before but i want 2 go back there as a tourist.i want to know if my record is okay
Hi Maricel! I think it would be best to ask the Korean Embassy about that.
hello po ask ko lng po my bf po kc aq na u.s army nsa korea po xa nkaasign ngaun dti po me ngwork sa korea as entertainer pro umuwi po me nun sept.d2 sa pnas dq po tnapos un cntract ko pwde po ba aq mgapply ng tourist vsa?tska pno ko po kya mla2man kng clear ba un record ko o kng db ako pnablacklist ng employer ko sa korea embassy?sna po m2lungan nio ko pra mkapagapply na me ng tourist vsa.thanks po
Hi Maricel! Sorry pero hindi ko masyado naintindihan ang sinulat mo kasi hindi ako sanay sa SMS
Anyway, pwede ka naman mag-apply ng tourist visa. As for your other questions, hindi ko alam at baka hindi mo rin malalaman kung hindi ka maga-apply. Sana may mapadaan dito na mas nakakaalam
Good luck sa ‘yo.
Im applying for tourist visa tomorrow… wish me luck^^..
Good luck aneng! Sana makakuha ka ng visa.
a quick question:
“Documents received†on your passport means you have been denied.
—-> so when would you know if your application’s been denied? do they tell it outright or you have to wait a week and look for that “Documents received†label?
many thanks!
When you submit your documents, they will give you a slip of paper indicating the date and time when you should pickup your passport. It usually takes a week (or 5 business days). It doesn’t mean that you’re going to receive a visa, unlike when you apply for a US visa where they’ll tell you outright if you have been denied or not. Anyway, when you pickup your passport check if there’s a visa. If none, you’ll find instead a “Documents Received” or “Application Received” on one of the pages of your passport.
ah. so that’s how it works!
many thanks for the clarification! you’ve been quite helpful
will be trying my luck tomorrow.
thanks again
You can just fill out the form in the embassy^^
what do u mean? kahit hindi typewritten accept nila ang application form mo?
What she meant by “you can fill the application up in the embassy” was handwritten applications will do.
In my case, I got OC so I submitted a typewritten (filled up via computer) application. But handwritten apps will work just fine. I know someone who has been to SK thrice and all her application forms were handwritten.
^^~
@unicahija
ok thanks
hello!i’ll just want to ask what are the recent requirements pag magtotour sa south korea.i’m planning to have a vacation there this year probably sa May sana coz it’s my birthday kaya lang,baka di ako makaabot for passing of the requirements.thanx.email me @ hotchick_mae0514@yahoo.com
hi! tatanong ko lang po sana kung pano magapply ng tourist visa sa korea? nagwowork po asawa ko dun at balak ko po sana vacation sa march. studyante pa din po ako kso d aq nkpagenroll last 2 semester. nginquire aq sa embassy kung anu requirements ng visa tpos sbi ko ddlawin ko asawa ko as an entertainer sbi sakin d daw allowed ng government nila ang mg visit ng entertainer. pero ung agency nila na korean ngpadala na skin invitation letter. sa tingn nyo po ba ano ang mas mgndang gawin? ipakita ko pa po ung invitation letter o as tourist and with requirements n lng nila? gusto q po ksi talaga mgkaron ng visa. la po aq itr o coe pero ung parents q po ngwowork as government employees. la din po aq bank certificate pero kung pwede nmn po pakita ung sa parents ko cguro ok nmn po un.. pls..pls..pls.. i need help.. desperado n po ako na magkaroon visa dun. sana po maintindihan nyo.. salamat po…
@emma san miguel
opo… un akin nga po rush kong hinandwritten dun sa KE mismo…
ah ok thanks kasi as i red it should be typewritten so puede pala goodluck ha ako kasi sa july pa mag papavisa kasi im planning to go this sep pa eh deba 3 months validity lang yang visa nila
how much is the application fee for a korean visa for tourist. i have plans in visiting korea this year for about 7 days. thank you so much.
i really find this site very informative..
thank you ms betchay and more power.
For 7 days visit, the visa is free of charge. Apply na!
@unicahija
sis, what if may visa ka how many months ang validity nito?
Valid for 90 days
Good morning Ms.Betchay! I need your advice..I got a cebu pac incheon seat sale for April 29-May 12, I took advantage of the promo & took the limited available slots in a flash..Eto ngayon ang problema,,I dont have a visa yet.My hubby & I will go to California March12-April 12..Sa palagay mo ba friend I should apply for my korea visa after my tour to U.S or will it be better to acquire this early? My concern is the 90 days visa validity,,& almost 90 days na on May 15 ..One thing more betchy, what do you think are my chances for the visa? baka ma-deny ako sayang naman the seat-sale..
Thanks in advance.I’ll get in touch with you IF (hopefully, yes) ma-approve ako.
But you’re going to California na right? Meaning you’ve been granted a US Visa already. That should help you much for the approval of your SK visa.
As regards the application of visa, why don’t you apply before you leave for the US? Like first week of March or end of Feb. With your US visa, the processing of your application should only take you three days.
hi!misss betchay..
ask ko lng po kung pwede rin akong mbigyan ng visa puntang korea..kc galing na po ako don last dec. 2008 ako dumating.ng tnt po ako for almost 5 yrs.pero surrendered po ako.wla nmng po akong bad records .gus2 ko po kasing mg apply ng multiple visa .then ung passport ko po eh issued in seoul embassy..ok lng po b un..thanks po..
good afternoon po! tatanong ko lng po kung pwede pa akong mabigyan ng chance mkabalik sa korea?natapos ko po ung 3yrs contract ko kaso dpo ako umuwi bale almost 3yrs po akong nag tnt don.gusto ko po sana muling mkabalik para mkuha ung perang ipinautang ko sa pinay na asawa ng koreano.ung pera pong iyon eh binayad sa akin ng company sa pgkakaputol ng daliri ko.pls…give me an advice kng ano po ang tama at dapat kong gawin.MARAMING SALAMAT PO.
Ms.Betchay,,pls give me some insights on my case..Thank you.
Thank you unicahija for the reply but I would like to ask one more thing, what kaya is the best reason for my intent travel to korea? Should i mention about the seat-sale purchase or I’ll just say we would add SK to our itinerary for our U.S tour since we’ll be flying via Korean air,stopover incheon..Nakakatense din kase even I have U.S visa basing sa mga stories dito sa thread may mga topak din daw consus sa Kembassy.
For sightseeing and visit Kdrama shooting locations? Or this and that concert. Basta reasons na hallyu related they almost always favor that. HAHA. Yun kasi lagi dinadahilan ng friend ko pag nag-aapply siya ng US visa and yun din nilagay ko nung nag-apply ako. HAHA. Wag mo i-mention ang seat sale. Care nila doon? LOL. Lagay mo lang why you want to visit Korea. Basta be true lan with the reason.
Think of it this way. SK visa lang ito. And you were granted a US visa. So why would the SK embassy deny you entry when a super power such as the US trusted you and granted you a visa diba?
Hi!
I would like to ask if the Invitation letter is optional. I’m planning to go to korea as a tourist and I do not know someone there. I have all the requirements with me except the invitation letter.
@ unicahija
Thanks ha nagkita din tau dun sa other site LOL! Atat kse ako sa response,,busy yata si betchay. ‘Know sis, 1 ticket lang kinuha ko sa seat-sale,,stressed-out ako great adventure to haha! Mas excited pa nga ko sa SK tour ko kesa sa U.S vacation namin ng husband ko eh..Hope you dont mind,where you located now? La k ba balak magKorea ulet para may kasama ko,takot ako eh! Worried din ako kase I read somewhere na mas mahirap daw get ng Kvisa than U.S visa…Bahala na si Bro.,pag di ukol,di bubukol at pag denied e di goodbye seat-sale.
Thanks again unni!
Kaya nga e nagulat ako when I saw you there. Kasi kakareply ko lang sayo here. Anyways, I’m somewhere in QC and as much as I want to go back to SK and ditch school, I can’t e.
By the time you fly to SK, it’s crunch time na in the university so I’ve to stay.
Really?! Di ko pa naencounter ever yan. Yung may US visa (and valid pa at that) e denied of a K visa. And to think confirmed na ang trip mo to the US. Basta be sure to complete all the requirements pag-lodge ng application, baka dun magkaprob sa kulang na docs lang. I’m sure Ms. Betchay will agree with me in saying na mas madali kumuha ng SK visa than US visa. Kkkk? ^^ And kaya mo i-conquer ang SK mag-isa at mag-eenjoy ka talaga.
hi im planning to go to south korea this april to celebrate my 24th birthday. btw, nag purchase na ako ng ticket kasi sale ang cebu pacific.
i have a question, kasi i’m going with my younger brother (college student), and my boyfriend (self-employed / freelance). i’m also self-employed so it means wala akong ITR kasi exempted sa tax business ko kasi small business lang ‘yun. i do have a credit card and bank account (both peso and dollar savings and time deposit) (yun dollar account ko e nasa 2k usd which is equivalent to 90k php and yun peso account ko is nasa 90k php din) so yun tanong ko is kun kailan yun date ng bank certificate, pwede ba ng march 2010? kasi sa march pa naman ako mag apply ng bank certificate. and ilan days ba makukuha yun bank certificate?
btw, wala rin pala akong ITR and COE kasi nga self-employed ako. and meron lang akong DTI registration. wala naman akong mayor’s permit kasi online business lang naman ako. so paano yun? okay lang ba na meron akong DTI and bank certificate pero walang ITR and COE?
sa question ko naman sa bf ko is meron siyang SEC, DTI and mayor’s permit pero maliit lang yun laman ng saving account niya kasi shopaholic yun e haha. so paano yun? wala rin pala siyang ITR. btw, self-employed din siya kasi may own business din siya.
with my younger brother naman, he’s still a college student and he’s only 18 years old. wala siyang bank account. ako naman kasi mag support sa kanya. so ano kailangan niya, certificate lang from school?
actually, ako mag susupport sa kanila.
btw, my bf and i have been to china na last 2008 but since mga college students pa kame nun e madali lang kame nakakuha ng tourist visa kasi educational naman yun reason ng tour namin. eh this time hindi na kame college students, so tour lang talaga gagawin namin sa seoul. 5 days lang naman kame dun. ang problem kasi is kame lang naman mag aasikaso ng visa, wala naman kameng agency. but do you think eh mas madali ang pag apply ng visa through agency?
sorry dami kong questions and medyo magulo yun pagka explain ko. hope to hear from you soon. thank you!
btw, pahabol lang. uhm, saan ba pwede mag download ng visa application form? btw, ‘yun reason ng tour namin is to celebrate my birthday, and just to have a vacation. thanks!
sorry talaga pahabol ulit, i forgot to ask kasi kun kailan ako pwede mag apply ng tourist visa kun april aalis? 90 days ba valid ng visa before umalis? kasi pag 90 days eh it means, pwede ko na pala asikasuhin requirements ko for tourist visa. and pwede na rin pala ako kumuha ng bank certificate. i’m sorry talaga ang dami kong tanong. thank you!
hi sa lahat…
ask ko lng ok lng po ba kumuha or apply ng visa ngyon sa korea if ang intended alis ay mga november pa??or dapat ba if ever meron ka na visa ilalakad mo na cya or meron ring expiration un??
thanks po
Tourist visas are valid for 90 days ergo it’s still early for you to lodge your visa application now if you intend to travel pa on November
madam….ako naman magtatanong…gagraduate nako sa wakas this march 21…plano ko bumisita ng korea 3 weeks after…im planning to apply for a korean visa within that 3 weeks…upon reading your entry…naisip ko na baka pwedeng ipresent ko rin yung application documents ko for the board exam…to prove na talagang babalik pa ako ng pilipinas..pwede kaya yun?
pupunta lang ako ng korea for vacation..apparently, im unemployed, so ano kaya dapat ko gawin? kelangan pa ba ng guardian? or bank account nung tutustos sakin papunta dun? nanay ko kasi gagasto.. ^^
i’ve had 2 visas na rin in ireland and dubai, would this even help me guarantee for a visa? as for a notarized letter, i can ask my friend for it. i’m thinking na ang pinakaimportante ata rito eh ang savings at saka ilang documents to prove na babalik pa talaga ako sa pilipinas..at yung requirements ko lang for board exam ang naisip kong ipresent hehe…
hoping to get a response from you soon ^^ salamat
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Hello! Ask ko lang ano po ba pwede ilagay dun sa reason to travel? may nabasa ako dito na okay lang daw ilagay kun manunuod ng concert or kdrama shooting? Is it true? Kasi ang purpose ko for going to sk is manunuod ako ng concert kasi magllaunch ng new cd ang kpop group na gusto ko. Plus magttour na rin ako and sightseeing and shopping. But my problem is im a fresh grad which means i have no itr and coe. May savings account naman ako. But can i use my mom’s itr and coe kahit d nako student? Hati naman kasi kame sa gastusin. Hope to get a response from you. Thank you.
hello po! gusto ko din po snang mag ask kung pwede po ba kme mag apply ng visa since undergrad plng kme.. 2nd year college plng… me and my bstfriend is planning to celebrate our 18th birthday @ korea.. pra maiba nmn po sna ung celebration
ung parents po namin ung gagastos.. anu po massuggest niyo na pwede nming gawin for application of visa?? thanks po 
hello ms betchay, gandang araw po sau, mag ask lng po me if pano ko po ba iinvite ang parents ko dito sa korea, di ko po kasi mkta ang requirements sa website ng korean embassy e, at saka possible po ba na mainvite ko ang mga pnsan ko dito?
thanks a lot sa time mo. God bless you po.
hi eyna! are you a korean national? it really depends on your status. mas madali mag-invite ng magulang kesa pinsan pero hindi naman imposible.
Hi,
can i ask anyone here if S. Korea is allowing BS Information Technology Or BS Computer Science graduate to be allowed of a VISA as an employee to their company?
for example, a company in S. Korea (specific’ly inside the US bases), wants to hire me, a BS IT or BS CS as a worker, is it possible for me to acquire a working visa?
Thank you. regards to all
Hi Barz! The company should be the one to apply for your visa. There are lots of Filipinos working in the bases. I know some working at the US Engineering Division (or something – sorry I’m not sure about the name) in Dongdaemun. I often see them whenever I visit my bank.
hi betsay ask ko po naka apply ako visa pero na deny nman di ko alam kung bkit complete naman ang document at legal lahat at may invitation pa ako di ko alam kung bkit ako na deny tanong ko lang pwede ba uli ireconsideration ang visa ko kung kakausapin ng nag invite sa akin yun korean embassy may nangyayari bang ganoon? salamat
hi ms. betchay, thanks a lot for responding so fast, by the way ung aswa ko po ang korean international, 1 year plang po ako dito e, di ko po ksi alam what should be the rquiremnts for my parents visa.
and one thing more po pala, ask ko po pwede ko po ba ask sa inyo what will be the rquirements for my niece and nephew na gsto ko iinvite na mamasyal here sa korea? thanks po tlga, I really appreciated your response. God bless you po always!
hi, just to share my experience in applying for a korean tourist visa, i applied through an agency and i didn’t have my itr yet because i am newly hired last august. but i submitted the complete documents of my mom and she is now retired but they granted both of our visa applications.
i suggest applying through a travel agency. a reputable one at that. 
we’ll be in korea on march 10. can someone be our tour guide? hehehe 
pls? any nice place you can suggest where we could stay at an affordable price? thanks in advance
Hi!
I just would like to ask if you submitted an invitation letter? Ang reason lang bang inindicate mo sa application form ay for Tourist?
Thank you very much. Hoping for your response
hi shane! What requirements did you pass? I’m planning din kc to go there bi=ut i dont have work so i dont have ITR and all.. But my husband is working hter in Korea..
Hi shane,
ask ko lang kung ilang days or validity ang visa na binigay ng embassy sa inyo ng mom mo? Just wondering lang po kapag thru travel agency ka nag apply, kung the same then. tnx.
Hi good day, I’m seeking help here regarding korean visa application. This is my status: Im a 4th year college student currently enrolled in a tri sem university. Me and my friends will be going to korea in april together with their parents. we bought tickets already and we already booked a hotel to stay there. All expense will be paid by my guardian, who is a good friend of my dad. Since my dad passed away, my guardian serves as my parent (as a second mother) already. But then we have no legal papers. She has all the documents needed but our surname is not the same. Though she has already have an affidavit of support and consent for me. i have travelled to asian countries before though countries that doesn’t require visa. the travel period is under my enrollment period as well so i really need to go back here in the philippines. We only set the date during the holiday that all of us will be free. so it’ll be just a long weekend off. Can someone kindly help me with this? what other documents should i prepare to apply for the visa? Do i still need to pass a copy of our tickets? Your answers will be very much appreciated
so how can i get that visa if i come from Iran?!!
Hi shane,
Anung travel agency ka ngapply?
I suggest you go there personally lalo na if you’re a first time applicant. Sayang lang yung babayaran mo sa agency e libre naman ang visa. My two cents.
hi.. i just want to ask kung may interview ba when applying for tourist visa? thanks
I wasn’t asked. I don’t think meron din as per my observation when I lodged my application. ^^~
thanks for ur reply.. how many days ka permitted to stay in korea? does that depends on the desired length of stay sa application form? thanks
hi! i am planning to go Korea but i am really afraid that i might be denied in the embassy. i already had a visa when we went to different states of US… i am really excited to go Korea but still uncertain of what will be my future in going there
hello! mag bday kasi friend ko this march eh gusto ko sanang i suprise siya by giving him a gift may alam ba kayong website or how to send? Thanks
my reason was just for tour… we applied through a travel agency named pan pacific, i think they are located in manila… i happen to have a friend who has a cousin working for that travel agency
thanks ms. Betchay!!,
I have another inquiry..
do you happen to know a web link /web posting or news stating or saying that S. Korea is giving work-visa for pinoy IT professionals like me? coz as of i know, they only issue working visa to those that they don’t have.. like a 3d workers, English teachers, Engineers, and so.
thank you again
Miss Betchay,
Hello po, i just want to ask po if malaki ang chance po namin ng parents ko mbgyan ni visa? Ang father ko po ay nagka visa na din ng US visa at nagpunta na din sa ibang bansa, like japan etc po. i asked my father po kasi na mamasyal po sa korea with my mom. pero si mama po, wla din pong visa pa, same po kami na wala pang experience sa pag iibang bansa. gsto lang po namin mamasyal ng buong family. Salamat po Miss Betchay.
Hello Ms.Betchay!
Nabigyan po ako ako ng C-3 visa last Nov. 16, 2009.I went there last Dec.01, 2009 then i extended for 2 months.Umuwi ako dito sa Pinas last Feb. 09, 2010.Employed po ako nung nag-apply ako ng visa.
I just wanna ask, me and my husband want to visit Korea this May.My chance po ba akong makakuha uli ng visa , hindi na po ako employed pero as businesswoman yong requirements na isubmit ko.
Possible po ba na makakuha kami ng husband ko.He had Japan and Taiwan visa and he`s working dito sa Pinas as Japanese Interpreter.This time i dont want to have invitation letter.
Possible po ba? Thanks Ms.Betchay and More Power!!!
hi Elv’z… try mo lang, ganun mo lang naman malalaman kung makakakuha ka or hindi di ba? good luck sa ‘yo
hello miss betchay!
just wanna extend my sincerest thanks to you. I’ve been reading your blogs since mid last year. It’s truly informative.
I got a lot of infos from your site especially on getting a tourist visa to korea. Just few hours back, i got my passport back with a visa stamped on it. Just had mine processed by an agency since i’m from cebu. Thanks much for all the infos and to all the people who shared their experiences (esp to “aneng”- for replying my email).
Thanks again miss Betchay!
Hello Nikki!
Congrats! Enjoy your stay in Korea…Could you please give me the agency
s name,address and contact number.Last time kasi nong nag apply ako I went to Manila personally.So this time I wanna try through agency dahil taga cebu din ako.ll wait for your reply..Goodluck!Thanks..I
hello elv’z..
i had my visa processed by “destination specialists” –sm city cebu branch.
Good luck din sayo!
Hello Nik!
Thanks for the info.Wish you luck..at iready mo na rin other things mo like company ID and LOA as what you have declared in your application together with the photocopy of your requirements dahil baka hanapan ka sa immigration.Bring also dollar and won coin with you..para cgurado pag tanungin ka sa immigration.
GoodLuck sa iyo..Enjoy mo pag stay mo dun..
Hellow miss betchay!
i just want to ask kung pano po mkakuha ng student tourist VISA going to koREA for almost 20 days gus2 po xe aq ipakilala ng bf q s parents nia kea aq pupunta ng KOREA … korean po xa…blak po namen punta dis march 25, 2010…kung aabot p po b aq kung naun q lang aasiksuhin? thanks alot
wait ur reply
hi joyce! what do you mean by student tourist visa? if you’re a student and you want to get a tourist visa, then you’ll need additional documents from your school like your registration papers and TOR… or do you mean you want to get a student visa to Korea?
Ms. Bechay ,
I just want to ask an advise .Nandito na ako sa korea holding a tourist visa .I have a korean Boyfriend four years na kami .After he introduced me to his parents ayaw na ako pauwiin ng nanay nya magpakasal na daw kami .posible po ba na magpakasal kami dito ?if yes ano po ba ang mga papers na kailangan..
please help me ..
Hi Crissy! You need to go to the Philippine Embassy and get a “Certification of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage”. These are the documents that you’ll need:
– CENOMAR (NSO copy)
– birth certificate (NSO copy)
– valid passport (with valid visa)
– if you’re 18-20 years old, a notarized Parental Consent for Marriage from your parents
– if you’re 21-25, a notarized Parental Advice from your parents
– affidavit of singleness from your parents
Your birth certificate and the certification to contract marriage should be translated to Korean. Ask your boyfriend about the other requirements from the local city hall.
ms betchay ung Parental Advice from parents at affidavit of singleness eh gawa lang mismo ng parents ko or kukunin sa munispyo then ipapanotarize?
Hi Ms. Betchay, just want to ask if i am allowed to get a visit tour to southkorea coz my fiance asked me to visit him on his birthday this coming march 31…its my 1st time to visit southkorea so i don’t know what to do..he is a us army, and we’re getting married this year…need your help..
hi Ian! you’ll need to apply for a tourist visa… just check the requirements above and bring them to the embassy…
thank you ms. betchay your blog is really informative.
take care and god bless.
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Is it possible to apply as a group in the Korean Embassy? 6 of us will be applying personally this May, in time for our June trip.
Individual evaluation pa rin naman yun kahit sabay sabay ipasa ang documents, diba? I’m hoping all of us would be granted visas. We’ve all been outside of the country and most of us are full time employees and grad students.
hello po! tanong ko Lang po Kung 10 days Lang kami sa korea kelngan parin po ba ng visa o hnd na?
I’ll assume you’re a Philippine passport holder no? Kailangan pa rin dear.
Hi Ms. Betchay,
its me again JOYCE ask aq lng po ul8 if need paren po namen ng VISA kh8 20days lang po kame mag iistay sa korea? tska po kung tot0o bng may interview p pag kumuha ng visa kh8 20days nga lng po kame mag iistay dun? and sbi po ng friends q need din dw po ng savings account? kh8 200,000? tska kailang p din po b namen ng invitaion kh8 ksama namen papunta s korea ung may ari ng house?
un lng po thanks ang marami
await ur reply
take care
hi joyce, sorry ha pero hindi ko naintindihan…
Ms. Betchay let me help you understand what she is trying to say.
-its me again JOYCE ask aq lng po ULIT if need paren po namen ng VISA KAHIT 20 days lang po kame mag iistay sa korea? tska po kung tot0o bng may interview p pag kumuha ng visa KAHIT 20 days nga lng po kame mag iistay dun? and sbi po ng friends KO need din dw po ng savings account? KAHIT 200,000? tska kailang p din po b namen ng invitaion KAHIT ksama namen papunta s korea ung may ari ng house?-
Hi! Ms. Betchay,
I’ve been reading your blog about living in Korea, when I came acroos this post.
I just wanna ask if meron kang kakilala na nakapaginvite ng family members nila not using a tourist visa. Yung brother in law ko kasi ay may malaking poultry, so he suggested na iinvite ung mga brothers ko to help him. So hindi ko alam if ano bang klaseng visa ang aaplyan nila. Kung sa EPS ba sila dadaan sure na dito sa amin sila mkkpagtrabaho? Kung visiting visa naman applyan nila, masyadong maiksi..so naguguluhan ako..
More than 4 years na ako dito, and a Korean citizen, while ung mother ko is staying with us, and more than 3 years na rin sya sa amin. So balak ko naman ung iba kong kapatid iinvite…
Thanks po in advance and more power!!!
Dear Ms. Betchay,
I come across this site, because I’m researching regarding my visa application. Yesterday, I received my VISA for Korea C3.
So suprising co’z I just declared 10 days but they gave me 59 days. I don’t have ITR,bank account, nor credit card even monthly salary declaration/proof, no business at all. I declared freelancer status. And yet, I was approved. Therefore, money doesn’t matter. But, most of all prayers is the most powerful requirement. kkkkkkkkkk
gie
Hello Gie,
Congrats! Swerte mo naman.Just want to ask how about the address ano nilagay mo at reason mo to go there?Pleasure or visit? So meaning wala kang requirements idineclare?Pano yon tinanggap lang nang embassy without any supporting docs?? Thanks and GOOd luck.
hahahaha yes Ms. Eva.
Kailangan lang marunong kang sumagot , patunayan at magpaliwanag bakit wala. Intimidating ang manner ng questioning ng consul. Matapang. As a matter of fact, it is useless for anybody to greet window 3…”Good morning”, like what other applicants are doing. I observed, “deadma”,they will not look at you in the eyes or face except when they are already interviewing you. And when they look at you in the eyes and asking you it is truly sharp seems like saying, “wanna fight”?
And be tough in answering because her manner of questioning were really scary.
Therefore, I proved that money whatever amount even you don’t have any centavo declared or ITR, or proof of salary, freelancer,… doesn’t really matter to them.
What matters most is you prove to them your sincerity and you don’t have any intention of staying there.
And lots of prayers, hahahaha
Hi Gie! I’m just wondering what kind of visa you applied for. Usually, the consul doesn’t conduct interviews unless you’re coming here as a foreign wife. I know that not only from my experience, but others as well. Just asking. I think your info might be useful to the others who’d like to visit Korea too
POSTED in my VISA: REPUBLIC OF KOREA
C 3 – 59 D –
2010/03/09 2010/06/09 PH
I am single and never been married. That is why, I am so suprised because before I went there to apply, I conducted alots of research and including this sites. I didn’t expect and totally opposite of what I’d read. And in deed I was interviewed with strictness and somewhat intimidating manner. So, if mahina tuhod mo bibigay ka. I will never forget that Korean. And I understand her, perhaps that is how they were trained.
Another thing, expect several questions and kung ano lang ang tanong siyang sagot. Or else she will bluntly say to you…” Miss, Miss, you’re not aswering my question!” ( with hands topping on her table and eyes staring at you, so taray…yike!!!)
But, God gave me strength and mouth to answer all the questions smartly. So, all prases and glory to HIM!!!
Requirements:
Of course, meron like passport and with xerox, I.D. xerox, itinerary ng mga pupuntahan kong lugar, application form with passport size picture, invitation from a korean ( notarized with the invitors xerox passport) All requirements they are asking I gave it to them except ..I don’t have bank account cert. credit card, ITR or proof of money.
And ….
plane ticket or hotel accomodation, property ,whatsoever…
ms gie, ang swerte mo naman! Ako din i’m hoping na i can get a tourist visa. My husband is working Korea and his employer is inviting me over. But we’re the same, I don’t have work. Please, please tell me what are the requirements coz i don’t have ITR, etc. Thanks!
I regret to say that you are not allowed to visit your Filipino husband working abroad. I have all copies of requirements for visa for different applicants and none in the category of your status.
So, what’s the best thing for me to do Ms Gie? His employer kc is inviting me over for a tour and he will pay for all the expenses. How about the time when you appllied, whats your purpose? Can i still get a korean tourist visa even I’m not employes just like you? Kc I’ve read your comment here and parang we’re on the same status. Pls help Ms Gie! Pls email me at Karllinell@yahoo.com. Thanks!
hi. i would like to ask kung yung certification of enrollment (since im a student na magaapply for c-3 visa) kanino naka address?? yung sch ko po kasi nilagay nila “bureau of immigration”. ok na po ba yun or kelangan may specific na kung kanino naka address? thank you po!
Hhmmm… It’s a certificate so walang inside address. Mine read something like: CERTIFICATION / This is to certify that blah blah is blah blah… signed by the head of registrar’s office with dry seal.
thank you!!!
Mam,magtatanong po uli ako pasensya na po sa abala.
mam isa po sa requirements ng nanay at pamangkin ko ay yung ITR,kaya lng mam wala po kaming makukuhang ITR kc hindi pa nmn po nakakapagtrabaho ang pamangkin ko ano pong pwedeng ipalit na document kung wla pong ITR?
pra po mam pagbalik uli nila sa embassy dala na po nila yung iba pang mga posibleng kakailanganin kc po province pa po sila magmumula.
slamat po ng marami!
more power po!
.-= jane´s last blog ..ê³° 세마리 =-.
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Phoebe here again. Just want to ask, pano po yun kung typewritten yung application form? so pagpunta ko dun s embassy, kuha muna ako form then uwi para itype infos? di po b pwede n handwritten, ung tipong fill-up lang pagdating ko dun s embassy?
Also, ano po b mas ok, may invitation letter o wala? iniisip kasi ng husband ko hingi sia ng invitation letter from his korean supervisor. bka kasi di ako maapprove dahil dun coz I’m not related naman s korean n ng-invite? what do u think po? should i present or not? anyway, may ITR nmn ako, bank cert, and cert of employment..thanks in advance for your advice.
maam,good day ask ko lng po my sister in law sa korea kasama ang husband nya americano.dun kc ang work ng husband nya.gusto ako mag tourist ng sister in law ko sa korea,pero dito ako sa jeddah nag wowork anu po ba ang mga kkailanganin ko para maka pag tourist ako.my korean embassy ba rito sa jeddah.maraming salamat po
Hi Ms. Betchay!
I have been reading this site since August 2008. It was then when I first applied for a C-3 visa to Korea. Luckily, I got my third one just last March 5. Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing important infos. More power!
Hi Phoebe!
The application need not be typewritten. Prepare all the requirements and get to the Embassy before 7am. You will be given the application form there and you can fill it up there while u wait for your turn.
@cecille thanks very much for your reply regarding kung pwede n handwritten yung application form…as for my other question, ung s invitation letter, ano kaya mas ok, magsubmit or not? baka kasi madeny pa ako ng dahil diyan..my friends and I are also going to singapore and malaysia on august..so, I was thinking, baka mas ok n wala n lng n invitation letter since makikita s passport n parang nagto-tour nga lang ako s asia..thanks in advance for the reply on this follow-up question.
You’re welcome Phoebe! I honestly do not know much about the invitation letter and its bearing on the application. It is for a fact an optional requirement. I didn’t submit one in any of my applications and was given the visa on all occasions.
Just curious Cecille, for the third time ba during your visa application, did you undergo an interview or they just gave the visa to you? Also, what was your purpose for visit? Thanks and hoping for your response
hello po.
ask lng po ako kng meron bang required na amount of money ung sa bank certificate. na invite lng po kasi ako ng friend kong korean for tour. so mag aapply po ako ng tourist visa. ano po bang mga requirements na kailangan talaga? yung visa requirements po for employee as written above ung dpat kong icomplete? plus yung invitation letter ng friend ko? thank you po.
hi charles! walang minimum required amount… hindi lang naman kasi yun ang basehan sa pagbigay nila ng visa… importante rin yung ibang documents
Kelangan ba ng NBI? kelan papasok ang clearance from NBI? kasi my boyfriend is inviting me to visit his family kaya lang di ko alam ang process… never been out of the country before…
ms. ask ko lng kung pwede ako mag apply ng student visa ..,??i want to continue my studies in korea .. ill wait for your reply. ..thanks
hi i would like to ask if it’s required to have a confirmed plane ticket when you apply for the tourist visa?
Ms. kay,
you may buy a round trip ticket once you get an approved visa to visit korea:-)
hi! i really really want to go to korea as a tourist how can i get a visa and how much money do i have to show them dont have my bank account yet dont have work but my sisters provide me money.. my parents dont have work too coz there too old to work… i wanted to visit korean for at least 5 to 7 day only…. only for a vacation….
how long is the certificate of enrollment valid? mine was issued last march 13,2010 and we’re planning of applying on april since i won’t be in manila earlier. will it still be valid?
unless trimester ang uni mo or you’re enrolled ng summer. but in any case, the certificate of enrollment should cover yung semester na aalis ka ng bansa. this is my own logic on the issue ah? you’re submitting one kasi diba to say na I’m coming back to the Philippine ’cause I’m still studying. But try mo na rin submit yan.
Hello Betchay:
I already bought a ticket MANILA-INCHEON(round trip). I would like to share the price between the two airlines though, I can’t disclosed the company. Might think I am promoting without pay. kkkkk
First company that I reserved/inquire: P38,225 ( 1USD=45.95/ required to bring passport/visa ( with meal)
2nd – I reserved in a travel agency in our province ( 45 mins from MNL): P18,755 ( subject to change) (excluded terminal fee) ( without meal and non refundable)
The one I avail is…3rd – P17,705 + P100 seat choice ( including tax ) excluded terminal fee of P700+plus. ( without meal and non refundable)
I choose to avail the third company which direct to the ticketing office of the airline itself.
I found out too ,that buying ticket ON LINE is cheaper though you need credit card and you should bring it with you.
Even though I already have ticket and visa… I was told by the airline that I might be hold from bording if the immigration said so because of some reasons and their airline can’t control nor have the liability. Having a round trip nor visa can’t truly guarantee your bording yet! huhuhuhu
I’m still nervous! So, I will not stop praying hard. kkkkkkkk
hello po!
tatanong ko lang po sana may asawa ko ako nag work s korea filipino po saya gusto po nya akong invite s korea pwede po kaya yun kumuha po sya ng invitaion letter at pinirmahan po iyo ng employer nya at inayos at nilakad s legal office kasama ko ang docements ng asawa ko like passport employment certificate at alien i.d. nya s korea pwede ko po b i apply yun s korean embassy para po maka kuha ako ng visa ano-ano p po b need kong requirements para po maka kuha ako ng visa s korean embassy sana po ay matulungan ninyo ako salamat po asahan ko po ang inyong sagot
Hi po!
tatanong ko lang po sana nag work po ang asa ko s korea filipino po sya at gus2 po nya akong invite meron po akong invitaion letter galing s korea n pinirmahan ng employer nya pwede n po b yun ano p po b kaylangan kong requirements sana po matulungan ninyo ako salamat po
paano po maka kuha ng visa s korean embassy
Hi! I would just like to inquire kc may husband works in Korea and his employer is inviting me over for a vacation.. What are the necessary requirements? My prob is i don’t have work so I don’t have ITR etc. I’m just a plain housewife. Please give me some tips.
Dear Karl:
When I applied, I didn’t submit ITR, BANK ACCOUNT, PROOF OF MONEY because I don’t have those, but they still gave me a visa. As Ms. Betchay said, in her previous reply to others…there are some who have even half millions, some said,had employment certificate from US but still denied.
I think, what matter most to the consul is for you to convince them that you will not stay and you will go back to the Phils.
So, your invitation should explain very well why and how important for you to visit Korea. And your invitor will guarantee your coming back.
Consul will not ask you to submit ITR if you’re jobless. But, they will interview you about who is going to shoulder all your expenses. How many days you’re going to stay and what purpose why you’re visiting. As far as I know, Filipino wife are not allowed to visit their husband unless emergency.
This is just my opinion.
One more thing…invitation letter should be notarized in Korea amounting to $50. And since your invitor is your husband’s employer, he should send you a clear photo- certified true copy of his business permit also. As far as I remember, which I read in there new postings requirements when I’m there in the embassy.
Thank you Ms Gie. It’s a big help. If enemployed pala they are conducting interview? Do u have any idea if it is possible that my visa will be applied in Korea mismo? I really want to go there kc for a vacation even for just 15-30 days. But just the same, i will try to apply here in the Phil. What are the requirements that you submit Ms Gie? I have here my passport. Where can i possible get an itinerary for the places i want to visit in Korea? The invitation letter is on the process na to be send here.. Pls let me kno the requirements that you had passed.
Thank you Ms Gie. I really appreciate your info. My email add is karllinell@yahoo.com
I regret to say, that as much as I wanted to tell you how you could get a visa but, I don’t really know what’s there basis.
If you are going to read other posting, a woman applied too as tourist for 5 days, she is a businesswoman and not a small one but she was denied. And she doesn’t know why, even though all her requirements are real and complete.
As I said also, wife of a Filipino worker in Korea are not allowed to visit their husband but you can apply as tourist. Just you have to establish very well your invitors reason why he/she wanted you to visit and spend for you. And guarantee your coming back to the Phils. Don’t made the consul think that the korean wanted you to be there just to become there English nanny or maid or something like that to their kids. Because, most of Filipinos are paid low.
Maybe, it would help if you could bring along with you your kids and show proof of their enrollment here to guarantee you are just going their really to let your children experience the Everland along with the invitors children or grandchildren on May 5, “children’s holiday” there?
A well written invitation stating their real intent of inviting you and spending without giving the consul a doubt that you are going to stay their, since your husband is working for them too, probably will help.
But, I’m not really sure if that will work. Because you are not allowed as wife of a worker to visit.
Yes, I’m not employed but I declared freelancer means I also work but similar to self employed.
Regarding, itinerary, a well plan schedule of your tour from arrival day 1- until you leave but it should be made by a legitimate travel agency. In my case, I’m the only one who made my own itinerary but, I was able to convince them that I could make one because I let them know that I’m a freelance tourguide in our province. So, I know how to make one.
gie
For Karl linell – – –
http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/SI/PL/SI_EN_3_4_18_1.jsp
It is a good site if you are visiting Korea. enjoy ^^
Thanks Ms Gie. I will forward your reply to my husband and his employer.
It was a BIG hlep. God bless you.
Karl Linell
Dear Karl: Check where you could put yourself as applicant for visa…
VISA CATEGORIES:
*FOREIGN NATIONALS IN THE PHILS.
*FOR PARENTS OF A FILIPINO MARRIED TO A MILITARY PERSONNEL STATIONED IN KOREA
*FOR CHILD WHOSE MOTHER IS MARRIED TO A MILITARY PERSONNEL STATIONED IN KOREA.
*FILIPINO MARRIED TO MILITARY PERSONNEL STATIONED IN KOREA
*FILIPINO MARRIED TO FOREIGNERS WORKING IN KOREA
*FOR EMPLOYEES
*FOR C4 ( SHORT TERM EMPLOYMENT FOR ENTERTAINERS, TEACHERS, AND ATHLETES)with recommendation letter issued by the head of the relevant central gov. agency in Korea: for entertainers: korea media rating board, for teachers: ministry of education, for athletes: ministry of culture, sports and tourism
*F21VISA (MARRIAGE VISA)
*FOR RELIGIOUS WORKERS
*KOREAN’s PARENTS IN LAW
*FOR BUSINESSMEN
*FOR KOREAN’S SISTER/BROTHER IN LAW
*FOR STUDENTS
*FOR STUDYING ABROAD ( with Korea school certification of admission)
*FOR FILIPINO MARRIED TO KOREAN ( TOURIST VISA)
* SEAMAN
NOTE: I never saw any for FILIPINO WIFE TO VISIT HUSBAND FILIPINO WORKING IN KOREA.
So, where did u belong here Ms Gie? In what type of visa did you apply here? ohh, I’m hopeless na… =(
The korean gave me the list of requirements under employees even though I told her that I don’t have ITR because I’m self employed. so, she cross out the ITR and highlighted the invitation letter from a korean. And when I return after 3 weeks along with my notarized invitation, I change it to freelancer instead of self employed.
maam good day po dito po ako sa jEDDAH nag wwork gusto ko po mag tourist visa sa aking sister in law sa korea.puidi po ba yun?mayroon korean embassy po ba rito sa jeddah at anu po ang address nila dito .at ilang arw po ba ang proseso.maraming salamt po ..mabuhay po kyo…………rogie
@ karl linell
you can apply for a tourist visa…if you dont have the requirements like COE or ITR because like you said youre unemployed, you can still try of course! submit whatever docs you have like bank certificate, invitation letter ( from husbands employer) and etc. look for VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEE above. ( although youre not employed) You will fill out an application form and you may write there that you want to go to Korea because you want to see your husband. Although there’s no guarantee that you will get the visa and your reason plus lack of employment may weaken your chance….you can try!!! God bless!
2mybe: Thank you very much.. I will try to apply for a visa at the agency here in our province. I really pray that they can grant me one. GOD bless too!
Mrs. Karl:
Telling them that your husband is a Filipino worker there might not help you get a visa. Your reason should not to visit him but you should think of another reason.
You should apply directly to the embassy and not to a travel agency if you don’t have a US visa. I also asked before a travel agency but they refused telling me that I should apply personally. And besides, you will be interviewed outright if you’re lacking of requirements and the consul feel so. Like if you’re unemployed the consul with ask you: ” Who will going to shoulder your epenses?”. Where is your ITR? What is your purpose of visiting Korea? How long are you going to stay? Where are you going to stay? Some questions most possibly you will encounter. If you are going to show them money or bank entries… since you don’t have COE and ITR … how could you explain your money as yours. Be prepare … to the worse scenario.
Ms. Bechay,
To all concern,
I’m planning to apply for tourist visa and my korean fiancee wants to get married when I go there. Is it possible to get married even I only have a tourist visa? Please need your urgent reply.. Please please Thanks!
malou
*F21VISA (MARRIAGE VISA)
hi gie,
F2 1 VISA? So, how is it? ^-^
Dear Malou,
It would be better if your fiancee come here in the Phils. and marry you first.
F21 VISA Passport Original (6mons valid)
copy of passport first page
NSO marriage cetificate original and copy
certificate of korean marriage history original
police clearance or NBI copy
CFO certificate original and copy
visa fee: P1,500.
Hi Ms. Gie,
Thank you so much, kaso my problem is he cannot go here. He cannot leave in his work and he wants to do the wedding in korea only. If I have a tourist visa and stay in korea, what will be the possible things to happen to me? I’m really bothering…
hi malou! you could apply for a tourist visa and get married here… but be prepared with the documents that the philippine embassy requires for filipinos who are planning to get married in another country… you can change your visa here (as long as it is still valid) once you’re married… i posted an article about this topic on my other blog but i lost it…
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Thank you very much for your reply… ^_^
It means that my fiancee should really go here first to marry me. If that’s the case, it much better to apply for marriage visa, so I will not change it anymore. I am right Ms. Betchay?
Hi malou! It’s better if you try to come here first as a tourist. If the KE denies you a visa, then your fiance will have to travel to the Philippines for you to get married. That’s what happened to me.
Ms. Betchay,
Kindly explain to me why it is better to apply as a tourist visa first. Then when I interview in the Korean Embassy here in Philippines what will be the right thing to say? The reason why I’m applying for tourist visa is to get married in korea coz my korean fiancee cannot leave from his work. Please help!
Dear Ms. Malou,
I feel you are so eager to marry your fiancee and same with him… As a fellow Filipino, please read first Ms. Betchay ‘s article about Pinay marrying a Korean;
https://old.buhaykorea.com/2009/11/07/before-sign-marriage-certificate/
It would enlighten you more and not to rush.
malou March 25, 2010 at 9:19 am
Hi Ms. Gie,
Thank you so much for your concern..
Are you living in korea now? Do you have a korean husband?
Hi Malou! I’m not sure if the policies have been changed, but the KE doesn’t usually interview tourist visa applicants. I understand that your fiance cannot get a leave from his work. The most that they’d get is a week if they’re lucky. In my case, I applied for a tourist visa first and for some reason they denied me one. I had all my documents complete including a sizable amount of money at the bank (at that time) and an invitation letter. I wrote down “to meet my fiance’s parents” on the reason for traveling. That was true. I wanted to meet his family first before getting married. I told him to wait for six months and I’d applied again but he really wanted to get married. I said just wait. He surprised me by arriving in the Philippines a month later and he said he quit his job. So then we got married.
So just apply for a tourist visa first. Be ready with the documents required by the Philippine Embassy. It’s quite a long list!
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Thank you so much again for your answer, I really appreciate it.
I was so “kilig” naman with your love story.. ^_^, so interesting.
By the way, as this time po the Korean Embassy requires the tourist to be interviewed.
More Power and hope someday I will meet you!
Hi Ms. Bechay,
I was read all questions from all the kabayan wanted to get Koeran tourist visa, i would like to ask if what is the easy way to get tourist visa from kuwait or from philippines…and i just have BDO accounts not dollor savings… what it should be?
i had read also in other site if i wanted to get 6 months korean tourist visa, i could get only 3 months then i should go travel to tukushima japan for an hour then i would back again to south korea can get again for another 3 months,,, is it possible?
hope to answer my question…
thank u and more power…
Hi Grace! Are you working in Kuwait? If you are, you may want to ask the Korean Embassy (Consulate) there if you could apply for a tourist visa. They will not accept applications for tourist visas to Korea if you’re a tourist in Kuwait.
You need to complete all the documents required by the embassy or they will not accept your application.
If your passport is Philippines, you can only be a tourist here for 3 months. About that going to Japan for an hour? NOT TRUE.
Dear Ms. Malou,
http://www.philembassy-seoul.com/consular.asp#pt10
Upon arriving to Korea visit the Philippine embassy and ask their assistance about all requirements. Go the site that I posted.
Listed in there everything you needed to know before getting marry to a Korean while staying there.
Ms. Betchay,
Kindly explain to me why it is better to apply as a tourist visa first. Then when I interview in the Korean Embassy here in Philippines what will be the right thing to say? The reason why I’m applying for tourist visa is to get married in korea coz my korean fiancee cannot leave from his work. Please help!
gud day mam,
which is beter invitation from a korean or invitation from a company im a freelancer as of now and my husband works there as a factory worker do i have a chance to tour there? even ih i dont have a work thank you..
hi gianina! if you’re husband is on E-9 visa, it’s better not to disclose that…
mam gud pm.
disclose what?meaning i dont nid to get an invitation from any of the too?sorry po di ko msydo gets ung answer nio thanks po god bless
gud day po..
w/c is better invitation from a korean friend there or a company invitation?my pinoy husband works there and he wants me to see korea perhaps’pasyal nga’freelancer me my chance kya ma approve ang visa ko?tnx
KKK
ms betchay
pano po kung sa korea magpapakasal and magapply ng tourist visa kung walang COE at ITR..pde pa din po kaya na itry? thanks po
Hi ,
I’m a Filipino working here in Korea for 3 years now , I am working here Cheonan City .
I want my family to visit me here in Korea ,my wife and my two kids , can you help me ? I will shoulder the necessary expenses for their travel !
I already ask the help of my company but they cant even help me .
So , I am asking for your help , inviting my family here to visit me .
Hope you could help me ? I want my daughters to see Korea !!!
Please help me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Arvin! If you have a visa other than E-9, you just ask your wife to submit the required documents when they apply for a visa. Include also documents from the company you’re working with if it’s possible. They might be able to get a F-3 (dependent) visa here.
hi ms. betchay
can i have ur cellphone no.? meron lang po akong itatanong regarding sa letter of invitation..
salamat ng marami!
Hi Ms. Gie,
Thank you so much for your concern..
Are you living in korea now? Do you have a korean husband?
hi ms betchay help me namn po ask ko lang po kong paano pwedeng gawin pag kumuha ako ng tourist visa asa korea po mr ko gusto po nyang pasyalan ko sya dyan ofw po sya may bank account po ako kaso wala akong itr at employment certificate dahil wala akong work sa ngayon pero dati rin akong ofw from other country naman at kong sakaling gamitin ko ang documents ng relatives ko na nag work dito sa pinas pwede po ba yon? paki reply nalang po ako sa email ko maylin.arenas@yahoo.com thanks po ng marami.
hello po
tatanong lang po sana ako sana po ay matulungan ninyo ako
gus2 po sana ng husband ko n mag tour ako s korea good for 15days only just to visit her there in korea at para din po mmasyal s mmaga2ndang lugar s korea for sigthseeing kumuha po ng invitation letter ang husband ko at pinayagan po sya ng company employer nya n invite po nya ako po n asawa nya s korea kaso po wala po akong bank certificate pero meron po akong employment cert & itr. pwede n po kya yung i pass at i apply s korean embassy ng tourist visa? sana po at matulungan po ninyo ako.
hello ask po. gsto ko po mkarating ng korea for tourist.complete na po ako.kaso natatakot parin ako mag pasa ng papers bka ma deny ako.kasi businessman ang inaaplayan kung visa so no need ko na yung COE.ms bechay ok po ba mga requiremrnts ko
Here is the list of requirements for the tourist visa:
VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESSMAN (as posted by visitor Joshua on May 12, 2008)
-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)
Maria…may nadagdag na as of 2010. If invited by a company in Korea: invitition letter and copy of Korean company business permit.
Saka mas madugo requirements pag businessmen ang status mo. Dapat madami kang pera at may itinerary ka, few days lang dahil negosyante ka dapat di ka nagtatagal na di mo nahaharap ang negosyo mo. So, 3 days lang ang tour mo. If longer milyonarya ka dapat. kkkkkkk
Magbasa ka pa ng maraming posted comments sent to Ms. Betchay at marami kang matutuklasan. There are more than 640 comments here. Basahin mong lahat. hahahaha
Just want to ask if it is possible that the invitor will get my visa in Korea instead here in the phil? Just curious. Thanks!
Hi to all,
Please help, halos nabasa ko na po lahat dito,pero ala ko nakita same situation tulad skn. My problem is, I got denied in my tourist visa aplication last march 15, we are 4 in a group but we apply individually.And unfortunately, I was the only 1 got denied. So, I called korean embassy kung ano reason, pero sbi ng korean na sumagot sa phone, ala daw reason,di daw sinasabi ng consul kung bakit denied. Complete po lahat documents ko,except yun na pass ko old ITR, It was really a mistake, di ko kc mahanap yun latest ITR ko that time when I applied for a visa,naging lax lng ko kala ko kc madali lang kuha korean visa. And totoo naman na my work talaga ko dito.By the way, I did my application thru agency,and since I already have a ticket scheduled on april 21, I asked advise from the agency,they told me to try again & submit reconsideration letter together with the photocopy of the passport of my 3 companions who already got their visa. I’m not sure if this will work, coz I know after 6mos pa pwede mag apply ulit. Please help me, gusto ko po sumama sa mga friends ko to korea, 5days lang sana vacation namin. kaso ako lng ala visa. Pwede po kaya ko mag apply agad?di kc ko sure kung tatangapin nila reconsideration letter ko. Sa situation ko,ano kaya best na gawin ko?bukod sa mag re apply ulit after 6mos. sayang din kc gastos ko, I already got a ticket& hotel accomodation. Please please help what’s the next best thing that I could do to get a tourist visa before april 21?
Hello!!!!
What po ba requirements for tourist visa?My boyfriend is inviting me to go there.Is it necessary to have the invitation letter?Or pwede po wala?Hindi n po ako nag-aaral and no work then po.But i have my bank account cause hes sending some.Want to come this April sana.Hope you reply me ASAP!!!
Thank you po!!!
More power!!
Hello po Ms. Gie and Ms. Betchay! I just wanna ask for an advice from both of you. What are possible reason for you to convince the embassy that you will not stay in korea for long days? please feedback asap. Thanks a lot!
Dear Paw,
Just giving them a conclusion based on your documents that you don’t have any intention to become TNT:
1.Stable job here in the Philippines, specially you are a government employee.
2. Or a good company showing that you are earning well.
3. In your invitation from the Korean sponsor that they will make sure of your safety and fetch you until returning to the Phils. And convincing them that your purpose is just for tour.
It is also very strong if your invitor is a korean government official’s family, like what I have.
This is just my feeling.
Other’s says, there is a certain numbers of tourist allowed per month. If it is already exceeded in numbers they will not give visa unless they feel like it. Oh, it is hard to tell… Just pray hard!
Thanks a lot! MS. Gie, just a follow-up question. What month is best to have a tour in south korea?
Dear Paw,
It is up to your intention…if you want to make a snow man…winter
If you want not too hot and not too cold… spring
And depending on your sponsors’ availability.
Research on Korea’s calendar and find the HOLIDAYS. It is the best time to go there, so your Korean friends will be free to tour you around. kkkk
hi paw…first of all i want to tell you that whatever reason na sabihin mo sa embassy para maka pag tour ka dun if they want to deny you they will deny you wala silang sinasabing reason why they deny someone…base on the requirements hindi din yan nasusunod yung iba naka punta na sa US denied pa rin.. hindi sa dini discourage kita sinasabi ko lang yung mga real story na nangyare..
hi, i’m a college student in a university here in the philippines and i’m 19 years old, i was thinking of applying a tourist visa for south korea and would like to ask what are the requirements needed there. my parents are planning to give me a vacation trip as a present after my graduation….definitely, at that time, i will be a fresh college graduate therefore i don’t have any papers such as ITR or certificate that i am employed. i have enough money on my bank account…..i would like to ask how can i apply for visa considering my current situation right now….my name is drei and my number is 09174631440…i will wait for your reply
hi! Ms Betchay,
Thank you for sharing this blog to everyone. This is surely informative. I was able to get more information details before i applied in korean embassy in manila. I followed the steps or instructions. it was really helpful. I was thankful i got my passport with a visa stamped on it. I spent in korea for two months and 3 days.
it was fun and exciting places to see in South korea:) me and my hubby enjoyed our time together and at the same time our civil marriage took place. He is working in SK.
Thank you and God bless.
Hi mrs. You’re welcome. Congratulations to both of you.
thank you. ms betchay:)
hi po! i’m planning to submit my requirements next week and apply for a tourist visa, i have a problem. i’m a newly hired public school teacher. it’s not possible daw po na maissue-han ako ng itr because bago ako, so ano po kayang pwedeng replacement sa itr? ok n po kaya ung payslip? tnx po!
hello po!
paano po kung na deny ka sa pag kuha ng tourist visa d2 sa korean embassy d2 sa pilipinas wala po bang ibang paraan para maka pag apply ng tourist visa para sa korea? pls ans. me i want your responds
Hello mga kababayan. This is gie again. I’m here now in Seoul. Grabe paglabas ko ng airport Incheon, nangatog nako sa lamig. Hindi parin ako makapaligo sa lamig ng tubig..kahit may heater. hehehehe.
Then, last time isn’t it that I’m so nervous…thinking about A to A case. But, you know what? When I arrived in Incheon airport and immigration area.. the Korean Immigration didn’t say anything. As in.. wala. Hindi man lang bumuka bibig. Kaya dirediretso ako.. At grabe ganda ng airport Incheon… may subway sa loob. At ang food, like straberry, ang lalaki. Pero, mahirap din ang buhay ng mga kababayan natin dito. Kalaban nila lamig,hate nila. At discriminated dito ang PInoy when it comes to English teaching. Kaya hindi pinapaalam na PInoy… from Hawaii for example with American accent dapat para matanggap ka.
Sa mga dead na dead pumunta dito… perhaps if God didn’t allows it at madeny ka… pasalamat ka na din dahil mas makakabuti na dyan ka nalang sa Pinas.
Sa mga nadedeny… huag malungkot. Masarap parin sa Pinas at mas magaganda din ang mga tourist spot natin.
Definitely, I will comeback here again God willing but I will not stay here for good. There is no place like home.
Kwentuhan ko kayo ulit next… Oh, lamig…grrrrr
south korea is a nice place. the only asian country na may 4 seasons. enjoy your stay! there are so many places to see in south korea. I like the subway stations faster than the taxi cabs:) you only need to have t-money card.
Yes, there is no place like home. South Korea is a nice place! Have fun and enjoy your stay in Seoul, South Korea. Its Spring time na!
just wanna share this… yesterday tumawag ako sa SK embassy to ask kung pwede ko mgdala ng replacement papers for ITR, the woman i talked to asked me kung ano daw documents ung ipapalit ko sa itr and she said na ok lang na ung 1902 ko and payslip ipalit ko sa itr. kanina nanggaling ako sa sk embassy, ayun di nila tinanggap papers ko.. so disappointed dahil 5am ako umalis samin para lang maaga makarating sa embassy… at walang nangyari because of the false information na binigay sakin ng kung sino mang taga embassy na un…
kaya guys, para di na tayo mag-aksaya ng oras at panahon, bring your complete requirements. wag na rin kayong tumawag sa korean embassy dahil parang nakakaloko mga tao dun, di matinong kausap! (bitter?) haha! but i’ll come back on tuesday! =p
hi lena! oo pagkakaalam ko talaga eh istrikto sila pagdating sa documents… medyo maluwag lang sila kung papasok ka na kamag-anak ng may-asawa ng korean o asawa mo ay korean… connections ika nga…
hi Ms. Betchay! sa May 12 ko uli babalikan passport ko, kaso my seminar naman ako sa pampanga, pede ko kaya ipakuha nalang ung passport ko sa mom ko? tnx =)
so so happy! i got a visa! magkakasama n kmi ng bf ko… =) i’m leaving tomorrow! balik ng june 1!
hi lena! enjoy your time with your bf, pwede mo share experience mo para naman sa iba?
hello po!!!..nandito pa po ako sa korea as entertainer..i still have my visa,but im planning to go back to philippines maybe july..but i wanna come back here again but not as entertainer.is it possible po kaya na makakuha ako ng tourist visa??help naman po..ano po mga requirements?ang hawak ko lang po passport at bank certificate..pano po yung mga itr and employees certificate..sana po matulungan nyu po ako..thanks po..more power…
inggit ako yung friend ko pupunta ng sk.. grrr.. anyway ate betchay she’s asking kung ano yung chances na madeny yung visa? may mga nagsasabi kasi na mahirap daw makapunta jan..may requirmenets pa daw na kelangan marami ka na napuntahan na countries.. not sure about this.. totoo ba to?
hi areej! hindi naman… kahit wala ka pang napuntahan na countries eh pwede makakuha ng visa… basta mapatunayan mo na kaya mong mag-tour
takot ako baka pag kumuha ako ng visa madeny ako..6 years na ng huli kong travel.. soon pag nagkawork na ako pagipunan ko to.. thanks ate betchay!:)
Ms.Betchay ask ko lang po sana kung pede kami magtourist visa ng anak ko ang tatay nya is koreano at dala ng anak ko ang apelyido nya ,nagsasama kami pero di kami kasal umuuwi sya every 2mths.want nya rin pumunta kami kya lng di namin alam ang mga documents na kelangan,wala me work sustentado nya lng kami.tas hiwalay lang sya sa asawa nya di sila divorse.sapalagay nyo po ba my chance pa na makapunta kami mag-ina sa korea?at what po ba mga documents na kelangan.?sana mareplyan nyo po me.tnx
hi ms betchay,
thanks so much for sharing this blog & give some very helpful information about south korea, how to get visa etc etc….i’ve been reading your blog often to gather some info…it really help me. i’ve been to BUSAN KOREA 2x as tourist, my fiance stay in Haeundae,my visa before only 15 days stay with single entry…now i’m happy because the 3rd time they issue me 59days stay but still same single entry.I arrived here last May 06,2010…plan to stay for a month…its quite longtime for me…. i need something to do, can you help me, give some info , if you know someone or have friend a group of filipino who teach Korean language, where i can ask them to teach me? its so frustrating i cannot speak korean…now that i stay for 30 days @ planning to come back again here for a more longer time, so i have to start learning their language…thanks in advance for your help…..
Inquire: mrey_santos221 about local in Busan, where there is possible Filipino who can teach you Hangul.
hi gh, thanks for the info..i will try to email…thanks again
hi ms sam, you could learn online
hi ms betchay, i try before , HOW TO LEARN KOREAN ,but cannot access….is there a site u can give me, were i can search online…thanks
hi!
i just want to know how can i file a case for a woman whose having an affair with my husband while she’s still married with a korean guy who happens to be a friend of my husband too? i would personally want to meet the korean guy to let him know how his wife hurts my kids. is it possible for me to get any sponsorship from the gov’t of korea? because im afraid of the things that can happen to my husband considering he’s having an affair with his korean friends wife. my husbands also hooked up on drugs there not just ordinary drugs but COCAINE. he’s been getting it from american soldiers there. im really bothered about his situation there and he told me all this things coz he’s very disturbed now. i just hope somebody can help me with this. thanks and more power… god bless…
this is a very sensitive issue. i think a private e-mail or talk is needed on this.
elow there!how can i apply for a working visa?do i need an invitation letter from the company?i had a job offer there in korea but the company is not yet established..my korean friend wants my assistance to start his business..please give me some advice..thank you!
Josh:
According to ambassador Luis Cruz… lahat ng Filipino gustong magtrabaho sa S.Korea ng legal ( working visa) , dadaan sa POEA at may oral at written exam -Korean language.
Kahit factory worker pa.
tnx sa info gh..
anu bang money transfer system ang meron dun?and may chinabank ba dun?gusto ko sana mag bank to bank nalang pag nagpadala ako ng pera dito sa phils.kapag nandun na ako sa korea..
kookmin bank pwede..tsaka western union yun madali
koolin:
malaki bah charge ng western union dun?
hi po pwede po mag ask kong ano ano mga kailangan ko para makakuha kami ng anak ko ng tourist visa sa korea kasi ang father niya is american but he stay there in korea for work in the army but he is civilian.please give me some advice.thank you very much.
hello poh ask ko lang poh kasi poh i’m working here in korea and i want my cousin to have his vacation here but he’s still a college student ano poh kayang requirements pag mag aapply sya for tourist visa?
hi ms.betchay,
i work as a freelance artist in a reputable partyshop for almost 8 years now. i had almost all the requirements that they had including the invitation letter for a korean visa. what im worried about is our tax is paid by the company under BIR1601c. will i get a photocopy of the company’s ITR as they were the one who paid my tax to present in the embassy. pls help me enlightened on this part as i plan to come over in korea by june. thank you.
hi,i need help..my friend worked in South Korea as an entertainer from apr.4,2009 to may.6,2010.she’s an e-6 visa holder..her korean boss told her that the validity of her visa is 2 years..she wanted to go back to korea on jun.8,2010 without informing her korean boss,not to work but just to visit her british boyfriend who is working there.planning to stay for 2 months.she bought a round trip ticket before leaving korea.she holds a re entry visa valid until aug.3,2010 applied by her former korean employer in case she decides to go back to work in his company..is it possible for her to do this?does she need any other documents?any info about this will be greatly appreciated..thank you so much..
She already has a round trip ticket so the best way for her to do is just try.
Ms. Betchay,
Hi, Deanna here!!! My 3 friends & I already have tickets for Korea for July 2-16!!! we’ve also booked our guesthouse accomodations. We have our documents ready & plan to apply for our tourist visas next week. But we’ve been hearing some stories about pinoys who have been denied (some because of their marital status,some I heard because of their accomodations,etc)that’s why I’m seeking your advice.
I’m a 50 year old housewife, so I was advised to present my husband’s ITR & COE + my bank statement. My friend, Zeny works for an insurance company, so her papers are in order. Cyn, is a 33 year old professor for a nursing reviewer school & Roseate is a 26-year-old call center agent. They’re all single except for me & I’d like to ask if this factors have any bearing at all on our chances of getting our visas approved? We’ve ALL been terribly excited planning our trip & been quite thorough so that we won’t face any snags on our much-awaited tour of a lifetime!!!
Hi Ms. Deanna! I was also working at a call center when I applied for a tourist visa (with an invitation) but I was denied one. Anyway, I’ve met a few Filipina tourists here who were single when they got their visa. Just think positively and be prepared to answer any question if they ever throw you one.
Tatanong ko lang, kakauwi lang ng Mom ko kagabi sa Pinas,May22, she stayed here in S.Korea for 90 days (59days sa visa + 30 days ext.here). 2nd visit na nya to. She doesnt have any record of illegal stay.
We want to invite her again, GAANO KATAGAL BAGO SYA PWEDE ULET MAG-APPLY ng C-3 VISA? She’s under the category of PARENTS OF SERVICEMEN STATIONED IN KOREA. Some of our friends here told her one month, some said 2 weeks, we want to be sure bago sya mag-punta ulet sa embassy, mahirap na madeny baka maging 6months pa ang waiting nya before ulet sya makapag-apply.
Thanks.
Hi ms. betchay,
il be going to seoul june 1-4, i was wondering if we can meet, im really looking for someone to be with there kc ung korean invitor ko masasamahan lang ako ng 1 day the rest la na rin akong kasama. Heres my email aprilrae0109@yahoo.co.uk, pls keep in touch po, ill be staying in a hotel in seoul. Thanks a lot i look forward to your reply
Hi April! I would love to meet a Filipina tourist… too bad I’m working those days. Hopefully, someone would read your comment.
ask ko lang po uli pwedi ba yung fiance ko ang mag bigay sa aking ng ITR at yung employer certifacate nya. kasi yung US fiancee ko nag work dun e gusto nya rin na pumunta ako dun kahit 5 days lang pwedi po ba yun reply me back po i want to know….
hi jenvie! subukan mo lang kasi hindi naman natin malalaman kung hindi mo subukan di ba? kung wala ka naman talagang work, eh wala ka naman talaga na maibibigay na COE at ITR di ba… kung nag-apply ka na dala mo documents ng fiance mo tapos hindi nila tinanggap, at least alam na natin na hindi pwede…
usually kasi wala namang interview… pero sabi ng iba meron daw… ang alam ko special cases karaniwan ang interview, kung mga fiancee ng mga korean or kamag-anak ng mga may asawang korean…
to the Consul :
Dear Sir Maam:
Greetings …
I am filipino citizen working in malaysia i need know the procedure to enter korea via malaysia. do i comply some requirements in my case.
I look forward for your reply and guidance .
thank you and more power to you.!!!
respectfully yours,
amelia arrogancia devecais
Hi,Ms. Betchay,
Thanks so much for your advice & words of encouragement!!! talagang lumakas ang loob namin because of that!!!
You mentioned something about an invitation & I wonder if its that vital or importanat to have one? We don’t know any Korean nationals & being KDrama fans, we’d just like to backpack our way through Seoul & absorb their beautiful culture (& of course, given a chance..to meet our fave KActor,Mr. Gong Yoo!!!) Hope that will suffice?
Elow poh!
Pwede po mag ask?ano ba pwede magamit na mobile network dun sa korea?pwede ba globe don?thanks poh..
hello pwede ko mg ask kun ilang days marelease ang visa ng nanay ko gusto ko sanang kunin ciya diyan sa atin ..one week lng bah ang pagprocess ng visa sa nanay ko..andito ako sa korea ngaun please help me
Hi Ms. Bechay,
My husband worked at sk as factory worker..he came in phils last year just for our marriage and he came back to korea after a week..i have plan to visit him at sk just for 5days…im presently working here in phils..if oppurtunity comes..ill take a vacation leave to my work for 5days.possible ba na ireason this, if interview comes..meron nman me n ITR.pero wla me invitation letter fr. korea…dpat b meron tlaga invitation..wala rin me business permit…Gusto ko tlaga makapunta sa husband ko kahit ilang days lang….
Hope u can help me..
Thanks,
Cheche
hi cheche,
is your husband a Korean or Filipino? if i’m not mistaken, the embassy doesn’t allow relatives of Filipinos with E-9 visa (EPS) to enter SK. so it wouldn’t be a good idea na sabihin sa kanila na ang reason mo to go there is to visit your husband.
my husband is under E-9 visa too but i was able to visit him last year. i just told the embassy that i’m going there para mag-tour. i never mentioned na nagwo-work dun ang hubby ko. i don’t have an invitation letter either. i just submitted the required docs like ITR, bank cert, empl cert, passport and that’s it.
i hope this helps. goodluck to you!
Hello po. I’m a graduating student and I’m planning to visit Korea next year. Pag kukuha po ba ng visa pwede po ba kasama ang parents ko kasi sila po ang meron nung requirements needed for the visa. If ever pede po ba yun??? Sabi po ng Mom ko sasama daw po sila sa akin. Family trip po pwede po ba yun kameng 3 pero sa parents ko po manggaling ung requirements.
First I’d like to ask Ms. Betchay a permision to answer some querries of our kababayan…Okay lang po Ms. Betchay?
Jhona, sa palagay ko wala magiging problema nanay mo kahit kailan niya gustuhing mag apply ng visa ulit kasi under pala siya ng category parent of servicemen. It means hindi questionable and reasonable ang pagbalik nya dito. Ung mostly case na nadedeny ung walang mga kamag-anak. Ur right kahit nakarating na dito once, may possibility pa rin madeny, but not in the case of your mom.
hi rochelle! no problem… we all appreciate it
Ms. Betsay:
Please answer my inquiry… you said you were denied even though you have an invitation? What do you think is the reason? Then, I ‘m planning to go back again for the second time on September but this time I will bring along with me 2 kids 10 and 8 years old to see Everland. (who are not related to me).
Do you think the kids will be interview and I ? And am I going to submit the same requirements for me before since I ‘d just been there last May?
Please answer my questions. huhuhuhu. Because, I want to go back again on Winter after September.
Then I’m planning to cross country Japan from S. Korea then return to S.Korea since my ticket was round trip. S.Korea-Phils.
Please enlighten me with my plan if what are the pro and cons if there’s any? And about the two kids just going to ride with my second come back ( their first time) If I will not encounter any problem with them? I have an invitation from another Korean family not the first invitor-May.
Thanks, I’m tense…
eow s lht kinkbhn aq kung pnu aq mkkkuha ng touris visa gus2 q kcng punthn ung mgiging asawa ko .. at dun q rin nkilala nung nkpgtrbho aq.. as entertainer ,…. pnu b ang dpt gwin … nbsa q ung mga letter nyo n mhirp kumuha ng visa .. pnu b yun?.
dear/mam,
i want to get some advise to get tourist visa to korea. ako poy nand2 sa thailand at asawa kot mga anak.
hi leo! you’ll have to ask the Korean Embassy in Thailand… from what i know, they don’t accept applications from non-Thai nationals… you might have to go back home to apply for a visa… but it’s still best to call the Korean Embassy there
ask ko lang po anu mga requirements for tourist visa.. i know its an old question but i did surf on the internet these legal documents and i really got confused i hope this site will help me.TT.TT..my boyfriend and i decided to marry next year but i need to visit his family first.pls.help..
Good day Miss Bechay,
Just want to ask if allowed po ako mag enter ng South Korea under transit tourist bound for another country. I am migrating po kasi to Canada by end of July and wanted to visit my fiance who is working in Busan.
Eto po kasi yung nakita ko dun sa Hikorea portal:
Transit tourists bound for another country
Eligible countries
* Applicable to all countries (save for Cuba, and Macedonia) that are not granted visa-free entry into Korea.
Applicable to…
* Those with a visa or a re-entry permit for U.S., Japan, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand (5 countries) and traveling to any one of those countries through Korea.
* Those traveling from any one of the five countries mentioned above, whose final destination is not Korea.
Requirements
* Must have a confirmed onward flight ticket for departure within 30 days after entering Korea, in addition to having no record of criminal offence in the five countries mentioned above.
Hope to get a reply from you soon..
Thanks a lot..
good day..
just wanna know some information from ur website, i’ve been in korea for 5 years for a multiple visa coz my hubby is in army being stationed in korea since he go back to us, i went back home here in p.i, is there any way i can go back to korea just to visit friends, what is the possible requirements i should get, is there any consideration since i had been at korea with no records at all for 5 years.. hope to hear from u asap, i will appreciate it, thanks and more power to this site, u been helping a lot… godbless
hi/hello po!!!!!!!!!
GUS2 KO LANG PO SANA MAG TANONG SA INYO PAANO PO MAKAKA PAG APPLY NG WORKING VISA SA KOREA? PWEDE PO BA YUNG MAY REQUEST KA SA COMPANY PARA HIRE KA NG WORK PARA MAKA PUNTA NG KOREA AT MAG WORK? SANA PO AY MATULUNGAN NINYO AKO AT MASAGOT ANG KATANUNGAN KO SALAMAT PO SA INYO DAHIL MALAKI PO NA ITUTULONG NYO SA MARAMI NA GUS2 MAG PUNTA NG KOREA
Pasintabi po kay Ms. Betchay…makasagot po. kkkk
According to Ambassador Luis Cruz, all applicants to work in S. Korea should apply at POEA and they will be given a test ( korean language test) Either direct hired or through agency.
Khate: Punta ka sa POEA tapat ng Ortigas Robinson Edsa.
hi ms.betchay!! im always reading your posts and they are soooo helpful specially this one^^ i’m helping my cousin get a tourist visa and this posts tska ung comments ng ibang readers are sobrang helpful…. sana maapprove din ung visa ng cousin ko^^
hello po,may tanong po lang ako.sa ngayon dito po ako singapore working as DH.under ng amo kung lalaki dito but nakahap sya ng better job sa south korea at his u.s.cetizen sya pa pati yung anak pero yung ife nya korean sya,at gusto nila na magtourist ako don sa korea at ang visa ko ay ilalakad nila mismo sa korea at padala nalang nila sa akin sa pinas maaari ba ng ganon po ba. pin
hi Marilen! pwede ka mag-apply as tourist pero yung pag-change ng visa to a working one, sa korean embassy sa pinas ang process… kahit yung mga tnt na nag-aasawa ng korean dito kailangan nila umuwi para palitan ang visa nila… pero baka may alam ang amo mo… just be careful and make sure na legal ang status mo… mahirap na kung mahuli di ba
hello po
lagi po ako nag babasa sa mga comments ninyo d2 sa site na ito itatanong ko lang po sana pwede po ba sa korea yung may employer na kukuha sayo para mag work sa korea pwede po ba yung ganun ano po kaya mga requirements na kaylangan para po sa ganun sana po sino man may alam na kasagutan matulungan po ninyo ako salamat po!
pasintabi po kay ms. Betchay…
Dear Khate:
According sa mga Pinoy na nakausap ko sa S.Korea where I’m stil there, anybody who wanted to work in there even direct hired or through agency should file or passed the POEA. That is also what Ambassador Luis Cruz is saying.
Also when you applied for working visa the Korean imbassy will look for POEA certificate and you passed the Korean language test.
That is what I’ve learned but I don’t know other information or way if there is any eisier that that.
Any other comment from anybody?
hi gh! thanks for this… it also depends on the job that is waiting for you in So. Korea ;p
the best way is for your future employers to ask the immigration office nearest them on information about hiring an employee…
hello po i would like to ask if ano po talaga ang requirement for a visa kasi nag ask ako sa travel agency meron doon na flight itenerary and hotel confirmation? Sa mga nag pa visa na po jan paki advise naman us if ano po ang updated na requirements from the embassy of korea. Salamat
hello…those are only optional..the only three major requirements are COE, ITR and bank certificate.But if you have it done by a travel agency, there’ll be more requirements…I had mine done by an agency, since i’m from cebu..and i had to provide the agency more papers like leave of absence, authenticated birthcertificate etc…The agency made my flight itinerary.
That’s it..i provided them all the necessary papers they asked from me, then after 3 weeks, i got my passport back..stamped with a visa! simple! i just waited here in cebu..
thanks sis add ko lang how about bank certificate as in eto lang ang hiningi ng agency
ive been to korea 3 times, and i want to comeback for tour again. i just wanted to ask if my fourth times visa application, i want to apply with me my daughter, mother, and sister, is there any problem that would affect my application if i will apply visa with my whole family? thanks.
hi po!
hello po ask ko lang po kung anu ung requirements for tourist visa, gusto ko kasi magtour dun kaso 4days lang po ung stay ko, i have round trip ticket na pero wala pa akong visa, regarding sa ITR pano po kapag wala ako nun? anong pwedeng replacement? any certain amount for bank statement? please help me naman po…thanks a lot
hello po uli wala po ba kayo alam na agency na nag hire ng direk sa korea any kind of job po kahit mag kano po ang sasweldo basta po maka kuha lang ako ng working visa at legal po na maka punta ng korea sino po ang may alam pls help me po to find any kind of job….’
thanks po God bless you po!
Hi. Ms. Betchay,
Thanks for the useful information you share.
God Bless.
Cathy
Hi, Ms. Betchay,
Had fun reading the comments, very informative.
I’d like to ask if there’s any payment made for the application of the visa? I would also like to know where to get the application form?
Hi Ms. betchay,
Thanks for having this blogsite regarding a very cool place called Korea. This is very informative and useful among all people eager to learn about more about this place. I’ve been a follower of this site a year now.
I’ve been issued before a UAE Visa and been through travels in south east asia and now I’m interested to visit Seoul Korea. I have in hand now all necessary requirements in appying for C-3 visa except for the invitation letter from a relative there. Is it really necessary to have the invitation letter for me to be granted a visa? I don’t want to assume coz it would be a waste of time and effort if my application would be denied (hope not). I’m hoping for your positive response regarding this. Thank you very much and more power.
Hi Ms. betchay,
Thanks for having this blogsite regarding a very cool place called Korea. This is very informative and useful among all people eager to learn about more about this place. I’ve been a follower of this site a year now.
I’ve been issued before a UAE Visa and been through travels in south east asia and now I’m interested to visit Seoul Korea. I have in hand now all necessary requirements in appying for C-3 visa except for the invitation letter from a relative there. Is it really necessary to have the invitation letter for me to be granted a visa? I don’t want to assume coz it would be a waste of time and effort if my application would be denied (hope not). I’m hoping for your positive response regarding this. Thank you very much and more power.
Hi po Ms. Bechay!I
Just wanna know is it true that your show money must be in 3 months old in your passbook before you can get a bank certification? can the korean embassy would know for how long your money has been deposited in your account? thanks po
hi.. im planing to get a korean visa.. my mom, and my sister who have korean spouse invited me to come.. they give me the following documents:
invitation letter (notarized in korea)
korean census
passport photocopy of my sister
and a photocopy of ID of my sister
just want to know if these documents are enough for me to get a visa? im planing to stay there for only 1 or 2 months..
hello poh ms.betchay,palagi ko po ako nagbabasa sa site na to at ang dami nyo poh natutulungan,,,pinoy na pinoy ka nga po talaga.
Mayroon din poh sana ko katanungan snyo,ako po ay umaasa rin tulad ng iba na matulungan nyo.nakapagtrbaho po kc ako dito sa korea simula nung oct.22.2009 and that time ko rin po na meet asawa ko,…then iafter 2 months being friends we became boyfriend and girlfriend but when jauary comes my manager change our workplace at nadistino po ako sa ibang lugar maybe 5hours driving time..so we didnt see each other po but communication is still strong,i continue work po until march then march 22 po he decided to pay my agency in philippines and my agency here to cancel my contract,so he pay po all.
Mach 25 poh my he get me po for not to work that place.and we ask po my manager if its ok po na pahabin nya ng konti buwan ang pagstay ko po dito sa korea while preparing my documents po..and now po pauwi na po sa pinas kasama mga kpatid nya pra mkapagpakasal po sa pinas kase po mahal po kasal dito s korea kya medyo titipid po kami for our baby,i was 3months pregnant po now..gust ko po sana itanong if papaano ako makakuha ng marriage visa para makbalik po ulit dito sa kagustuhan nila dito ako makapanganak..may posibilidad po ba na makbalik pa po ako dito kahit na ang visa ko dati ay e-6?kase poh this sept now expiration date ng bibigay nilang palugit na makpagstay dito ayon sa alien card ko po.sana po ako inyo matulungan sa tanong ko kc po di ko po alam kung ano mga reuirements para makabalik ulit kmi dito ng baby ko..ms betchay sana po inyo ako matulungan sa aking mga katanungan,maraming salamat po sa pagbabasa nitong mensahe ko.godbless po
I got married to an US Soldier and I have been here in Korea for three years how much will I have to pay for a sofa Visa if mine expired last year
hi,ask ko lng po kung ano po ba ang mga requirements para makakuha ng tourist visa.pls responce tnx
hi sis actually ako kasi pinalakad ko sa travelling agency and eto ang pinasubmit sa akin
RequirementsforTOURISTVISA
1 Validpassport6months fromthedateoftravelincludes oldpassport
2 Visaapplicationform
3 two(2)recentpassportsizephotocolored(darkclothes)withwhitebackground
4 Certificateofemploymentstatingposition,tenureofserviceandgross annualincome.Withapprovedandsignedleaveofabsence(FOREMPLOYED)/Business NameandorSECRegistrationCertificate(FORBUSINESSOWNER)
5 OriginalBankcertificationwith3months bankstatementandorpassbook
6 LatestIncomeTaxReturn
7 Hotelconfirmation
8 Flightitinerary
9 Visaapplicationmaybelodgedbythepassenger’s representative/TravelAgency
pero kung ikaw mismo ang mag aapply important documents na hihingin is yout ITR , Bank Certificate and Certificate of Employment
my visa is approved and will be going to korea this september
ay sorry Sir pala
Hi Emma,
Congrats at may visa ka na….good to know that.
ask ko lang sana kung ano travel agency mo? plan ko sana visit husband ko dun (pinoy) working as an EPS…pero ang problema ko wala ako coe at ITR. possible kaya na maikuha din nila ako ng tourist visa? kelan na ang flight mo? pag ba under travel agency may possibilities kaya na indi ma A to A?
hi….pwd po ba ipadala tru (lbc, Jrs) ang mga requirements for applying the tourist visa ?pls….. i need help..at saan ko po e address..thank u
naku!hnd pwd ipadala baka ibalik lng din sayo yun mga papers mo,.much better kng ikaw mismo,.madali lang mag apply basta kumpleto requirements mo,.especially bank cert,ITR,at notarized invitation letter..ako 1 time nko na disapproved ng visa pero we tried parin,..but know pang 3x ko na balik sa korea kung sakali this aug,23..gudluck to you…
how much account limit in bank? cerifaticate….
hi,, gs2 ko pong pmnta ng korea o mkakuha ng tourist visa,, kaya lng po wala po akong work dito sa pilipinas ang kailangan kasi my mga requirements na business or employees certificate paano po yon ako wala pls im waiting 4 ur reply
hello po…
patulong naman po ako…
wnat ng kapatid ko mag tour sa korea
paano po ba???
hello po itatanung ko lang po if panu mag apply pag tourist visa po..my boy friend is a korean he wants me to go in korea for vacation…we will planned to marriage next year…but for this time i want to go there a couple of month..paano po ba?
hello po, mahirap daw po ba maka pag apply ng tourist visa sa korea ngayon? bakit po? nilipat na po ba ang korean embassy? saan po ito nilipat? salamat po
Hnd mahirap basta kumpleto ka ng requirements,.lalong lalo na ang invitation letter yun ang pinaka importante sa lahat..may nakasabayan ako last time kumpleto sya bussness permit,bank cert,.pero ang invitation letter wala sya,,kaya pinabalik sya..ako nung una na disapproved na ako,pero eto sa awa ng dyos kung sakali pang 3x ko na balik na dun..gudluck!!
Actually tama si Ms. Elaine hindi mahirap mag apply kung complete ang requirements actually ako wala akong invitation pero approved ang visa ko next month na ang tour ko
hi/hello
elaine thanks sa reply mo at sa info tatanong ko lang sana pwede ba yung ang mag invite sayo ay ang asawa mo na pinoy na nag work sa korea? kasi sabi nila nuon hindi pwedeng invite ng asawang pinoy ang asawa nya para mag tour? saka yung invitation letter dapat ba laging l8test yung invitation o pwede na yung luma kaso hindi mo yun na i submit sa korean embassy dahil na stock at hindi ka agad nag apply ng visa….. pwede ko ba ma kuha email add. mo….. paki sagot naman po sa mya mga alam at nakaranas ng mga ganitong prob. sa korean embassy…….
Good Afternoon Ms. Emma, ask ko lang po about sa invitation letter. Ano po ba ung content ng letter, para sa embassy po ba na iniinvite ako? or para sa akin lang then nakanotarized? And how much po ba ung kailangan sa bank statement kung magsstay ako dun ng 50days? Ano po ba mas magandang sagot sa application form naka lagay kasi dun “who will pay for the trip?” , ako po ba ung friend ko, or both? ano po ba madaling maapprove? Thank you so much…:]
Hi
ask ko lang may mag iinvite ba sa inyo from Korea? Actually maski ako nde ko alam how much ang tinitingnan nilang money na nakalagay for the bank statement kasi first im working in a gov’t and siguro nakita naman nila sa passport ko na bumabalik naman ako whenever i travel abroad kasi first time ko sa Korea kaya thankful naman ako na na approved ang visa ko. Siguro for me ha gusto lang ng Korean Embassy na may supporting documents kayo i mean mas may plus factor if your working and valid lahat mga documents na hinihingi nila.
Good Afternoon po, Ms. Emma, Opo iinvite po ko ng korean friend ko. Ano po ba ung content ng letter, para sa embassy po ba na iniinvite ako? or para sa akin lang then nakanotarized? Salamat po for the reply :]
actually wala akong idea about what is the content of the letter pero i do know na i aaddress mo siya siyempre sa korean embassy here notarized and xerox copy ng passport ng friend mo kasi ako wala akong invitation kasi mag to tour lang ako doon and the reason siguro na na grant ako ng visa kasi im working in a gov’t agency and good thing na rin siguro na may mga tatak na rin ang passport ko dumaan kasi ako sa agency kaya halos pati hotel and flight confirmation kailangan. Well tell your Korean friend na indicate nya doon na siya ang bahala sa board and logding mo.
Thank you so much po, Ms. Emma for more info. God Bless Always… :]
Ask ko lang. We are planning to apply for korean visa. We will stay at a friends house (Filipino). Kailangan pa ba invitation letter from him? Thanks for answer. Kung walang invitation letter, can we put his address na tutuluyang namin?
Thanks for reply.
Nope, hindi kailangan ng invitation letter (dahil Korean lang ang pwede mag-invite) pero mas maganda kung isusulat mo kung san kayo tutuloy.
Another question: Yong Visa Application, saan kukunin yon? Pwede ba i download yong visa application sa website nila
oo pwede i-download yung visa application pero pwede rin naman na sulat kamay na lang pag nasa embassy ka na
Miss Betchay, paki sagot naman po ung tanong ko, salamat :]
Good Afternoon Ms. Betchay, ask ko lang po about sa invitation letter. Ano po ba ung content ng letter, para sa embassy po ba na iniinvite ako? or para sa akin lang then nakanotarized? And how much po ba ung kailangan sa bank statement kung magsstay ako dun ng 50days? Ano po ba mas magandang sagot sa application form naka lagay kasi dun “who will pay for the trip?†, ako po ba ung friend ko, or both? ano po ba madaling maapprove? Thank you so much…:]
Yung invitation letter manggagaling sa Korean na mag-invite sa ‘yo. So kung walang Korean na mag-invite sa yo, hindi mo kailangan ng invitation letter. Optional lang siya at hindi talaga importante.
As for the bank statement, hindi naman naka-depende dun ang ikaa-approve ng visa mo. Mas tinitingnan nila kung may stable ka na trabaho na less ang chance na mag-work illegally ang applicant. Sa “who will pay for the trip?” answer as honestly and as clearly as possible. Depende rin talaga sa circumstance mo. Kung mag-stay ka ng 50 days, baka tanungin ka kung ano relationship mo sa friend mo. At kung pwede ka mawala sa work ng 50 days?
Hi everybody…Ms. Betchay. Me again. I went in the new address of S.K. embassy ang hirap puntahan… Sakay ka ng MRT… GUADALUPE STATION..baba ka..then lakad ng sa kanto sa jeep terminal …sakay ka ng C 5 or Port Bonifacio Mc Kinley… When you are in Mc Kinley Hill.. you can see sa left side and Korean International School…diretso pa…then the road will go downward…paglusong pababa… para ka na… nakatayo ka na sa gilid ng bakod… sa left side. ang layo sa Edsa Guadalupe.
Another thing… naghigpit sila ngayon at parang nagdagdag ng information box sa application form. May ibinibigay na papel of step by step for ALL VISA APPLICANTS. steps from 1 to 12
Number 8. Contact number in Korea is very important, please don’t forget to fill out the contact number of your guarantor or your hotel in Korea. ( naka bold letter and highlighted iyan sa instructions)
Haayyy, even second application ko na this year ( I already been there last April-May’10) but still they are asking the same documents. huhuhuhu.
Invitation from a korean is very vital na ngayon. huhuhuhu
thanks for that info… ang hirap naman pala puntahan… iniimbita ko ate ko na pumunta dito pero kakapagod daw kumuha ng visa… eh ngayon pa kaya na pagkahirap-hirap naman palang puntahan ng embassy… sana tumanggap sila ng application by mail kagaya sa US
Hi Betchay.. me again. I went there today and with God’s will..I received my 2nd visa to go back there. ( 1st visit last April-May’10) As again too, I didn’t submit bank statement and ITR but again I was given a visa.
There is a guy there I encountered with his father…he was denied though his doc are complete with invitation to attend a seminar. And mind you he is an assistant manager in a company but he was denied even 15 days only.
In addition, there is another way going there aside from what Mc Kinley Hill via Fort that I said, from Guadalupe Jollibee.. go straight towards the 2nd street, may paradahan ng FTI C5 so, ang baba mo sa harap mismo…but still far from Edsa.
To some who are denied perhaps God didn’t allows it because it is for your own good. You know when you are in another country you are vurnerable.
Thank God I will no longer submit a lot of documents on my 3rd application on winter… God willing.
Thanks for the info GH! Ganun siguro talaga, some are denied even with all the credentials.
pano ba kmuha nang touristvisa to korea the easiest way .. ung hindi na maraming papers na kailangan
hi. ang situation ko is like this. my fiancee is a filipino US army na nakastation sa korea. nag send siya ng letter of invitation. ano pa po kaya ang kelangan niyang i-pass? i still plan to submit sa embassy yung ITR ko, employment cert, bank cert. ano pa kelngan ko i-pass aside from these kung ganito ang case ko. ang also, siya ang magbabayad lahat, plane ticket, etc. gusto ko kase pulido lahat before ako bumaba na manila kase baguio pa ako manggagaling. para di sayang ang travel ko, eh sa day off ko ako bababa. thank you po.
Jess ( pasintabi po kay Bethay)
ADDITIONAL sa mga meron ka na….
application form ( available in embassy)
1pc passport size colored picture
passport original ( 6mons valid)
copy of passport first page ( may xerox machine sa loob)
Original & copy of US.,NEW ZEALAND, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, KOREA AND CANADA VISA ( if there is any)
and INVITATION FROM A KOREAN with xerox of passport. ( notarized in s.Korea)
Huag ka munang bumili ticket…bka ka madeny, sayang lang;to refund is hassle.
Miss Betchay,
Ask ko lang po kasi im working now in Doha Qatar at gusto ko po sana mag apply ng tourist visa sa Sk sa bakasyon ko this coming january, ano po ba mga requirements na dapat ko iprepare from my employer here in doha, qatar. May chance po kaya na magrant ako ng visa even im presently working in Doha and just taking my vacation leave.
Hi Ms Betsay.
I am a filipina married to a US citizen leaving here in S.Korea. I want to get my kids in the philippines for them to study here and be with us. but I don’t know what requirements I have to gather to apply for their visa. and what kind of Visa I have to get. I hope you could help me on this one… I’ve been trying to surf the net for the requirements but all I see is a tourist visa for adults but not for minor…Thanks in advance…
(Pasintabi kay Ms. Betchay)
Mrs. WILLIAMS :
VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDYING ABROAD
1. application form
2. Passport orignal ( 6mons. valid)
3.pc passport size colored picture
4. copy of passport first page
5. copy of US, NEW ZEALAND, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, KOREA AND CNADA (if there is)
6. Philippines last school record original
7. financial supporting document for studying abroad
8. korea school certification of admission
9. visa fee: 2,500 pesos
VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD WHOSE MOTHER IS MARRIED TO A MILITARY PERSONNEL STATIONED IN KOREA
1. application form
2..one passport sized colored picture
3. passport original (6mons valid)
4. coy of passport first page
5. invitation letter orginal notarized in korea with photocopy of passport of invitor ( first page only)
6. copy of inviter’s military ID (front and back)
7. copy of military order
8.. NSO Marriage certificate
9. USFK from 166 copy
10. CFO certificate copy
11. birth certificate ( photocopy)
12. Photocopy of mother’s passport ( first page)
13. photocopy of mother’s visa page
14. for students: school certificate and photocopy of school ID.
sobrang salamat gh!
hello po gh, im planning to study sa korea make up course meron po kaya sa korea school n short term lng..and pwede kaya mgpart time job while studying?ano po mga kailngan kunin pgmgwowork k in study to korea..gusto sana makapunta sa korea..plz help nman..
hi aiza! merong mga short term schools pero usually korean ang turo nila… yung part time job, hindi ata applicable kung hindi ka sa university mag-aaral… at kailangan kumuha ng permit from your professors
ganun po ba? hay pano kaya un..gusto ko sana mgaral ng cusmotology dyn sa korea n short term lng..so kailngan po my permit ng professor para aq makapag part time job?
Hi Ms gh. Thank you so much for the info… I plan to go back to the PI end of this month… and try to process the visa for my kids. hoping that I could take them with me when I come back here in Korea…. Thanks again and God Bless
Question lang po, plan ko po kumuha ng tourist visa, yung ticket ko going to Korea will be this coming December pa., Kailan yung right time kumuha ng VISA? Pwede naba as early sa now? Help..
hi jonathan… yung visa kasi pwede gamitin within 3 months so after 3 months expire na siya… kung december ka aalis siguro october dapat ka mag-apply
Hi po! Ask ko lang poh.. may kapatid po akong babae naka pag-asawa po siya ng korean tpos ngaun korean citizen na poh sya ngaun.. then may naka usap siyang employer. willing naman nyang i-shoulder ung lahat ng pag process saka mga expenses ang problema di nila alam kung papaano? Saan po dapat magtungo at kung ano2 ung mga requirements para doon sa employer at kung ano rin po ung mga requirements ko poh. Sa madaling sabi direct hired po ako. ksi matatapos na po ung contract ko dito sa riyadh til oct.31 nalang ako. Para maka pag decide ako kung mag re-entry pa ako dito final exit na para maka seguro po ako na may trabaho ako kc mahirap walang trabaho sa pinas. Sana po matulungan nyo po ako.. maraming salamat po….
hi hestler! yung employer kailangan nilang magtanong sa immigration office na malapit sa kanila… dahil iba-iba ang requirements depende sa status ng employer… kung pwede ba sila mag-direct hire ng empleyado o hindi… so sa immigration office kung saan sila naka-base dapat kumuha ng requirements at mag-apply ng visa para sa ‘yo
Hello Po, ang aswa ko po ngbayad xa sa isang tao na ng aasikaso ng visa sa korea. pwede po ba non-appearance ang pgkuha ng visa? Thanks
hi ms betchay..phoebe here again..commented way back february siguro..I just submitted my docs two days ago s Korean Embassy. Yup bago n nga location nila, sa McKinley Hill na. Medyo hassle papunta, kaya pabalik ko sa office s EDSA, ngtaxi n lang ako..
anyways, no hassle naman yung pagsubmit..went there around 7:30am, pinapasok ng guard 8am, then mga 9:15am ngstart maglabas ng number s screen..I was number 2 kya ang bilis lang..Gave them application form w/ passport size pic, photocopy ng passport, ITR, Bank cert, and COE.
my passport will be released on Sept 8..keeping my fingers crossed n lang that visa will be granted..anyway, if magrant siempre super happy, if not try again..
Hi Ms. Bechay just wanna ask if a person on a tourist visa can get married there in Korea? My fiance is an US army assigned in Korea and we are planning to get married once I arrived there. Thanks po.
hi i have a question my bf is American who works in Japan we applied for tourist visa in japan but it was denied..this nov magaaply kme ulit pro dahil sobrang higpit ng Japan embassy natatakot ako na bka madeny ulit..so since iniexpect na nmen madedeny ang plan nmen eh magkita nlang kme sa korea this christmas holiday since sha pwede magferry from japan ang question ko po 1. ok lang po ba ganun ilagay sa reason for visit? di kaya maofend sila? and 2. He will shoulder my trip to korea. does he need to provide invitation letter and bank cert khit di sha korean and hes not based in Korea? thanks po
May tanong po ako, iam 18 years old, uhmm, what if ganto, i am auditioning kasi for an entertainment company sa korea, if ever i am accepted, how do I get a visa? i Mean saan ako nagququalify sa mga namention above, ? Kasi after I get accepted through an online audition, kelangan ko pang pumunta dun for the live auditions. Please help me. Thank you.
Dito po ba ako qualified?
* If Personally invited to Korea: Original Invitation Letter in Korea & photocopy of the Invitor’s Passport
* If invited by Company to Korea: Original Invitation Letter in Korea & photocopy of the Korean Company Business Permit
got my visa today!!! yahooo! thanks a lot ms betchay for this blog…it helped me a lot sobra..for those who are also thinking about applying for a Korean visa, go for it!
SOUTH KOREA here i come!
hi po msbetchay and. phoebe ano gusto ko rin kasi mag tour sa korea south.. andun kc hubby q,gusto nya ko magbakasyun duon,kahit mga 2months lang.. bale 1st time ko wala akong alam ano ba kailangan doc.? at ano ba idadahilan ko why ko gusto pupmunta duon kc may nabasa ako d pwede idahilan na ang asawa ko andun working as an OFW. papano po ba un? gusto ko rin kac makita ang kagandahan ng lugar sa korea.. ganda kc samga picture na nakikita ko. sana po reply kau thnx po and GOD bless…
Ask po sana, how many days to process the F-3 visa here and their in the Philippines, but my dependant was 2years ilegally stay here in Korea.umuwi na po siya ngayon dahil my voluntary program ang Korean immigrations sa mga TNT na before matapos ang deadline nila at nag exit na sila pwede na po uli sila makabalik dito na walang ban.Meron po ba kayong idea sa ganitong case na naka balik na dito sa Korea?Thank you!God bless…
hi ms. betchay,
ask ko lang po sana kung paano ako makakauha ng tourist visa sa korea to visit my husband(pinoy). wala po kc ako coe and ITR since more than 1year na po ako resigned sa company. would there be still a chance to have a visa?
if ever naman po na mapakiusapan ko ang previous company ko na magawan ng paraan na magkaron ako ng itr at coe, malalaman po ba ng embassy na fake un?
pakisagot din po ng ibang nakakaalam. salamat po….
hi mitch! anong visa ng asawa mo? if he’s E-9 kailangan mo talaga magbigay ng COE, ITR…
hello again!
I have plans of studying in Korea. However, yung school requires me to visit them para lang mag submit ng documents. My Korean friend which happens to be my sponsor told me na kailangan ko raw magapply ng tourist visa to get there. My prob is wala akong itr and coe. May chance pa po kaya ako makakuha ng tourist visa?
Note: We are working on passing some docs to some universities na pede magpasa online ng docs para mabigyan ako ng cert of admission. Pero we prefer talaga sa University of Incheon kase mas malapet sa house ng friend ko.
Your reply will be sincerely appreciated! Thanks in advance^^!
Hi Ms. Betchay,
gusto ko po mag tourist sa sk pero wl po ako itr and invitation lletter frm korean citizen. may round trip at htl booking napo ako at bk cert at sponsored lan po ng jpns bf ko and laht ng ggastusin. ang jpns bf ko po ay mag tutourist din sa sk at sa sk npo kmi mgkita, may invitation letter ako ya at copy ng pasprt ya, di po ba ito maaring isubmit ko sa pg aply ng tourist visa.
estudyante po ako at second year student sa isan university,un tor at registration nlan po ba ang dpat ko isubmit pag apply ako ng tourist visa?
pls answer po ms.bethcay pls……
hello po.. kailangan po ba sa pagkuha ng korean tourist visa ay kailangang kasama pa sa embassy ang anak ko, he’s 4 years old at ano po ang mga requirements para sa minor na kagaya ng anak ko…
hi julie! hindi mo na kailangan isama ang anak mo pero kailangan mo mag-apply ng visa for him… may space sa application kung meron kang dependent na kasama
hello po.. kailangan po ba sa pagkuha ng korean tourist visa ay kailangang kasama pa sa embassy ang anak ko, he’s 4 years old at ano po ang mga requirements para sa minor na kagaya ng anak ko
ano po ang mga kailangang requirements o papers ng minors na katulad ng anak ko na 4 years old?
hi julie! wala siyang kailangang papers pero kailangan mo siya i-apply ng visa as your dependent
hello po. pwede nyo po ba akong tulungan on the requirements for getting a tourist visa to SK, what are the requirements for a retired government employee which so happened na 65 years old na, and impossible for an ITR and COE..
Kung retired na po kayo hindi ninyo na po kailgangan i-submit yung mga yun. Nagbibigay naman po sila ng exceptions sa mga may edad na, basta po may pakita kayong proof na kayo ninyong suportahan ang trip ninyo (gaya ng bank statement).
hello poh..
mg aasawa poh ako ng korean guy at ikakasal na poh kmi nextweek..madali nalng poh ba ako makapunta ng korea non?
ano poh ba mga kailangan ipass kapag kukuha ng visa??ikakasal na kmi dito sa pilipinas at kapag nakapunta na poh ako ng korea ikakasal din poh kmi don…my interview paba dito sa koran embassy?at madali lng ba?
hi joan! i wrote about this on my old blog… i’ll try to find it and i’ll post it here… i mean, about getting married in the philippines/korea
hi miss betchay,im married to korean for almost 2 years na po and presently living here in korea po..ung sister ko po medyo may idad na at di po gumagaling ung tuhod nya khit pabalik balik xa sa doctor.. gusto ko sna ipa doctor ung rayuma nya dto sa korea or if ever ipa opera po dto,ano po bang dpat processing na gwin for her at ano po kya mga requirements?if ever may idea po kau paki reply po..salamat!
Hi Ms Betchay,
May tanong po ako, iam 18 years old, uhmm, what if ganto, i am auditioning kasi for an entertainment company sa korea, if ever i am accepted, how do I get a visa? i Mean saan ako nagququalify sa mga namention above, ? Kasi after I get accepted through an online audition, kelangan ko pang pumunta dun for the live auditions. Please help me. Thank you.
Dito po ba ako qualified?
* If Personally invited to Korea: Original Invitation Letter in Korea & photocopy of the Invitor’s Passport
* If invited by Company to Korea: Original Invitation Letter in Korea & photocopy of the Korean Company Business Permit
Good day!
Ask ko lng po anu requirements if pupunta ako Korea for only a week to stay and my purpose is just to observe in a korean Peschool because I am a Preschool techer in an International schooland wanted to adapt the korean Standard of Education.
hello ms.bechay… I’m a filipina married to an american teacher base here in South Korea… Twice na po ako pabalik-balik d2 dahil c3 visa lang hawak ko, di ako binibigyan ng f3 visa… ask ko lang po, is there any other way to extend my visa here in korea na di na kailangan umuwi ng pinas…my husband will be staying here until next year and ano po ba talaga requirements for applying f3 visa? pls help po!
pls help me po para sa ibang mga nakakaalam ng sagot sa problem ko. Many thanks in advance! God bless!
Hi,
Nagapply po ako ng korean visa marerelease po sa tuesday, unemployed pi ako sa ngaun, single, ininvite po ako ng cousin ko, ang sinubmit ko lang po ay invitation ng korean bayaw ko at nso marruage cert nila at copy of passport, may chance po ba ako? May tatak din ang passport ko sa ibang bansa like thailand na nagtour.. Pls answer me. Im a bit nervous about it! Thanks!
Please inform us Nino kung makakakuha ka. Depende rin naman kasi sa rason ng pagpunta mo eh.
Hi Ms. Betchay,
well eto kakauwi ko lang yesterday galing Korea after 8 days of lakwatsa anyways i’d like to share lang na lakasan ninyo lang loob ninyo mag apply then submit all the requirements na hinihingi nila im planning to go back next year para isama ang anak ko kasi super duper ganda ng Everland. Highly recommended ang Korea!!!
Oh I miss Everland. I haven’t been there this year. I went there four times last year tapos twice sa Lotte World at Seoul Land. Sayang hindi ko na magagamit 10,000 tickets ko sa Seoul Land dahil hanggang ngayon na lang.
Hello Betchay,
I believe po na may alam ka regarding po sa pag.process nang visa po papuntang korea… Ask ko lng po regarding po sa exact address po nang new location po sa Korean Embassy po sa manila. Kasi po from Cebu po ako and hindi po ako masyadong kabisado ang manila po.. and im planning to stay in manila for 1 whole day lng po just to submit my application.
My documents are ready na po and planning to visit korean this December.
I’m really hoping that you can help me po…
Thank you po..
Aiza
hi miss betchay,
i am 25 years old student..im planning to apply sk visa for tourist.i dont have itr or coe kc i never work ever since…i went to bermuda island in Uk.and in singapore for holidays this last few years…ano pong requirements ang kailangan ko to apply..tnx
hi. we’re planning to go korea for a 5-day vacation. Problem is we’re talent employees meaning we don’t have ITR yet cause we just started work last june. does this mean we can’t apply?
thanks!
i’m a filipino citizen, and i’m planning to visit korea for 1 week or less.
for travel purpose (i’m a tourism student).
i already have my passport,
some said, if i’m a filipino i need to get a visa and some said, i don’t need, but the maximum of stay
is only for 30 days.
please, do i really need or not?
i’m still student, and i think
processing a visa will be difficult for me, i don’t even have bank certification
cuz, i’m still student
and just in case, how much is the limit for bank???
Hi There,
Yes you will be needing a visa..
You can submit the requirements under the STUDENT category…
I dont think you need Coe or ITR
Your schools Cert of Enrollment ,school ID etc..
you can use your parents docu like bank cert if its you or your parents who will support your trip..
Ask ko lang po kung pwede be akong e invite ng aking fiancee who is a US citizen working in korea?. ano ang mga dapat na requirements na kailangan ko para makakuha ng tourist visa?
hello! poh ask ko lng poh kung panu kumuha ng tourist visa to korea khit wlang invition ng korea at wala dn poh ako work dto sa pinas natapos na poh kc ung kontrata ko sa korea pls! reply nmn poh kau agad salamat poh gusto ko lng poh kc madalaw ung kasintahan ko koreano gusto ko lng poh cia masorpresa.salamat poh tlga
hi gina! kailangan mo daw itong documents na ‘to…
hello! poh again gusto ko lng poh itanung ung madaling pag aapply ng tourist visa sa korea balak ko poh kc makaalis na next year on january 2011 pag ka panganak ko ngaung december salamat poh
hello panu mag apply nang visa kasi ang husband ko ai usarmy sa south korea paano po ba?please help me
anneonghaseyo!!! in jun lee i just wanted to know how to get in korea as a tourist?! saan po ba aq magstart?
hi/hello po
gus2 ko po sanang mag tour sa sk kami ng anak ko this coming dec. 7years old na po ang bby ko ano po kaya ang kaylangan nyan requirements paa po maka kuha sya ng visa ganun din po sakin ano po kaya ang requirements ko na pwedeng i submit para po maka kuha ng visa sa sk nasa sk po ang husband ko filipino nag work po sya dun ng more than a 3years na po gus2 po sana namin syang pasyalan at gus2 po sana nya na ipasyal kami sa mga tourist spot ng korea this coming dec. po sana po sa mga may ganitong xpirience paki sagot naman po at sana matulungan ninyo ako maraming masalamat po…
hi khate! mag-apply ka as a tourist visa… paki-check yung requirements sa “SOUTH KOREA TOURIST VISA FAQ’ link sa taas ng blog… bale dependent mo ang anak mo…
hi/hello po uli Ms. betchay
salamat po sa pag sagot sa mga katanungan ko
hindi kuna po ba kaylangan isama ang bby ko sa pag apply ng visa manga2ylangan pa din po ba ng visa ang bby ko at mga requirements…..thanks po
Hi,
Tanong ko lang po sana if how many months po valid yung tourist visa? kasi po, kukuha ako this week and I hope Makapunta ako sa korea this december., then plan to come back there on March next year. And im wondering , kasi I have a business… so meaning I dont work for anyone. And according to BIR FORM 2316(stated in Requirements for tourist visa ) ay para sa employee. Now, I have Quarterly Income Tax Return form 1701Q. oK po ba ito? kasi I called the korean embassy and 1 filipina woman answered my call and she was very rude. I confirmed lang naman kung pwede talaga kasi taga cebu ako and she hang up but she said pwede daw yun, kasi yun ang tax na binabayaran ko.I will go back to Manila tomorrow. Please reply me asap.
Hi Leizl! Valid ang tourist visa for three months. Pero walang multiple visa na pwede mong gamitin uli. Kung pupunta ka ng Korea ng December, kailangan mo uli kumuha ng visa kung babalik ka ng March.
As for the BIR form, sorry pero hindi ko alam talaga.
hi po uli Ms. betchay
yung pong bby ko kaya kaylangan pa po ba nya ng mga requirements sa pag apply ng visa at dapat po ba syang isama pa sa embassy salamat po.
hi khate! hindi na kailangang isama sa embassy pero kailangan din mag-apply ng visa
hi poh.. gsto koh poh mag tour sa korea with my friends pero ndi poh ako nagwowork.. gsto koh lang tlga! anu poh mga requirements? and pde poh ba no appearance sa pag-aaply? if pde poh anu poh mga requirements?
hi! just wanna ask if im still needing the ITR para sa mga OFW na kukuha ng visa going to SK. I have a plan to take my vacation there early next year. i will prepare also my COE and my bankcertificates. any one could help me and give me information about the ITR for OFW. as i know, we OFW are tax exempted. by the way im from saudi arabia. thanks in advance…
hi mam betchay..,
gud day po.,ask ko po mam kung meron p pong show money pag kukuha po ng tourist visa papuntang korea?at posible bang madenied po sa embassy pag tinanong khit complete papers na po ako?nasa magkno po ang show money kung meron man?salamat po mam betchay…
mike
Hi, i am searching on how to get a visiting visa to korea. Because my fiance is a korean and he wants me to go there. What are the requirements? or things that i have to comply? I am currently working for about months because i just graduated may 2010. And with regards to bank statement, is it possible that my fiance will be the one to provide the show money? Please give me a reply. Thank u in advance:)
Hello Ms. Betchay… I just want to ask kung madali makakuha ng work dyan sa korea. I’l be there next month. I hope you can help me out with some information. Thank you and God Bless…
Hi Dax! Hindi madali makakuha ng work unless specialized ang trabaho mo.
hello ms betchay n everyone..kc wer planning to visit korea ds February 2011 during our 3rd yr wedding anniversary..ask ko lng po sana kng kailangan may mapakita na kmi round trip ticket n hotel accommodation? should i purchase na and submit it to the embasy see? tnxs so much
hi jing! hindi muna…. importante mag-apply muna ng visa… baka pagalitan ka pa ng mga tao sa embassy kung ilalagay mo pa na may ticket ka na
hi jing! pareho tayo.
i plan to visit sk also on feb 2011 for our 3rd yr anniv. =)
kamusta kana on your visa application?
hi miss betchay,
malayo po ba ang incheon to seoul? how do i get to seoul from incheon?
thanks to you both
hello Ms. Betchay,
Ksal po ako sa isang korean at nandto ngayon sa Korea.
Hndi kami divorce ng asawa ko pro hwalay na po kami at wla na po akong visa sa ngayon. 1 yr na po ako sa Korea. Wala na po ba akong pag.asa mgkavisa dto?
Sa ngayon po buntis ako pro hindi po sa korean,wala po kaming anak ng korean,kung mkaipanganak ko na po ba itong bata TnT din po syang katulad ko?May Visa naman po ang father niya (EPs).yan lng po at mraming salamt.
Hi Mia. Unfortunately, TNT ka na nga at pagkapanganak mo sa baby mo eh TNT din siya at kakailanganin na iparehistro mo siya sa immigration within one month.
MS betchay,takot naman po akong magpunta ng immig. office. Ok lang po kaya kung ang father ng bb ko ang magparegister sa knya?at isa pa po,hindi po kami kasal sa father ng bb ko,maisusunod po ba sa name nya ang bb?
Hi… Good Day! i just want to ask if Im planning to go in South korea for a tour & Im working here in qatar. Where will apply for a visa? it is possible to get a visa here in Korean embassy in Qatar or i need to get in Korean embassy – Philippines? PLs help me.. Thanks!
Hi RV! I met a Filipina here who was working in Dubai. She just came to visit her mother who was working in Seoul. She said that she applied for her tourist visa in Dubai.
Thanks Ms. Bechay.. I’ll try to apply here in Qatar I’ll let you know what will happen.. Thanks so much.. cheers!
Hi rv! Please inform us so that our kababayans like you who are living abroad and would like to apply for a visa would know what to do. Thanks!
Ok i’ll do, my plan will be nxt yr. but can I ask when she apply a visa in korean embassy in Dubai what requirments she prepared? so i have an idea thanks…
Hi there Ms. Bethay, hello everyone. ask ko lang pag mag work ka ba dyan may 15-30 days na pondo bago mo makuha yung paycheck? paano po ba yung sa accommodation ng company may kasama ka ba sa room or solo mo? Thank you and more power. God bless…..
Hi dcks08! I think depende naman sa arrangement ninyo ng company. Ang swelduhan din dito eh depende sa company pero usually monthly. Sumusweldo ako tuwing 10th ng buwan, yung asawa ko naman 5th. Meron iba tuwing 25th.
May friend ako na hindi nagbabayad siya ng sarili niyang accomodation. Meron din naman na provided ng company ang accomodation. Bago ka pumirma ng kontrata, mas mabuting ayusin mo with your company ang details ng employment mo.
Hi Ms. Betchay! I’m a student from the Philippines. Me and my friend are going to Korea this January for a tour. However, we still don’t have visas. What are the requirements we need as students? coz i only saw lists for businessmen and employees. Thanks!
Hi Carla! Please click on the link SOUTH KOREA VISA FAQ. It has a list of requirements for students wanting to visit South Korea. It’s updated.
hi! ms betchay
just wanna ask if im still needing the ITR para sa mga OFW na kukuha ng visa going to SK. I have a plan to take my vacation there early next year. i will prepare also my COE and my bankcertificates. any one could help me and give me information about the ITR for OFW. as i know, we OFW are tax exempted. by the way im from saudi arabia as accountant and i will go back again here in saudi arabia after my vacation finished.thanks in advance…
hello po, anu po requirements if filipino applying for korean visa in singapore. thanks po =)
Thanks mam Betchay for the info, ask ko lang if provided ng company yung accommodation may kasama ka ba sa room? Have a good day….
Hi miss betchay,
panu po kung yung COE ko ay noong 2007 pa kasi after that nag self employed na po ako. yung ITR ko rin po is noong 2006 pa. Will they accept that? I am self employed citizen po, what are the requiremnets for that? salamat po
hi ms bechay,i just want to ask if yung bank cartificate e need pa yung amount,thanks
hi,
just wanna ask if i still can go back to korea without the re-entry stamp on my passport because i found out that they need to stamp my passport so that i can go back and because im with my promoter when i got in immigration office and i dont know what he says or anything… but i signed a paper and i dnt know what that is.. but he told me that i will only have a few days vacation. just wondering… can you help me ms. bechay????
hi ms bechay, pwede na ba ako mag apply ng visa sa december if I am planning to go korea sa feb pa? ndi kaya ma expire ung visa?thanks!
hello ms. sally 3 months ang validity ng visa mo po, in case you file this dec for example dec 4 – jan feb mar , until march 4 valid ang visa mo.
hi! i would like to ask if there a bank requirement esp kung how much dapat ang nsa bank? we also got our ticket for february (5days only) and i wonder if may mga questions pa po ba sila or will just simply pass all their requirements then wait for their response? super thanks!=)
hi ms bechay,. my frnds and i are planning to go to korea this summer after graduation,. considered student pren po b kmi in applying tourist visa? same requirements? maliit lang po ng chance namin?
thanks!!
in my case nmn po, my mom is an OFW… wala sya ITR.. kailangan pren po b ng ITR and certificate of employment? pero i have my own bank account nmn po.. any suggestion po?
Ms. Betchay:
Paano ko maipapasok sa Korea ang anak ng may anak? Both parents are working TNT status sa Korea.
Mga less 2 years old iyong bata. Please help, sabik na sabik na mga parents mayakap ang baby nila. huhuhuhu
May idea ka po ba?
Ms. Betchay…
correction: iyong mother lang pala ang TNT iyong father ng 3 years old baby ay legally working in Korea. So, both parents are in korea and the baby is here in Pinas.
How could I bring it to Korea?
Please give me idea what to do?
Hi gh,
Mukhang hindi mo pwedeng dalhin yang anak ng friends mo without any documents from the parents. Para mo malabas yan ay kailangan mo ng documents to show that the parents are allowing you to travel with the kids. Previously there was a government agency who would give out this document, but since the parents are abroad the documents needed should come from the Phil. embassy in South Korea and then sent to you. Magtanong sila dun sa Phil. embassy sa SK about this document.
Hope this helps.
Miss Betchay, i am working here in Hongkong now at like ko magtour sa korea ng 3days lang. Payo ng korean embassy sa kin dito, sa Pinas ako magapply ng visa. Prepare ko lahat ng requirements pero need pa ba nila iyong ITR, ang alam ko kasi exempted kaming mga OFW na magbayad ng tax. PLEASE Reply namanPO.
plan po namin ng partner ko na pumunta ng korea this february 2011 for our 6th yr anniversary.. ung partner ko po is nasa US. evrytime po kasi nauwi sya lagi kami ngtatravel. am not working po, pero we have a huge amount money po sa bank at makikita namn sa passport na we travel a lot. ano po kaya chances ko makakuha ng korean visa? ung partner ko kc residente ng US so bka wla msyado kakaylanganin sa knya.. mukhang mdami kyalngan pgtourist eh wla namn po ako work kasi and business..
hello po~
share ko lang po kasi Im going to the embassy on Monday.
ok na po kaya itong mga papers ko?
1. passport and copy
2. application form with 2×2 pic
3. handwritten invitation letter galing sa Korean boyfriend ko (pero hindi notarized)
4. bank certificate
5. statement of assets
6. certificate of employment ng bf ko at calling card nya, (kasi siya ang magfifinance ng stay ko doon at wla akong maipakitang certificate of employment at ITR kasi ESL teacher ako online)
any comments po please.
salamat! ^^
i think it should be notarized yan kasi ang requirement sa embassy
hayz~
thank you po…
nagpunta na ako dun kanina at hindi tinanggap kasi wala daw akong certificate of employment,
kailangan talaga may trabaho.
yun lang yung kulang..
balik na lang ako uli doon pag may cert of employment na,
gudluck na lang sa akin uli.
T.T
@Jee… ay nasayang ang trip mo pero may natutunan na naman tayo… salamat sa pag-share
thank u po Ms Betchay…
sa mga nakakaalam po,
meron na po akong nakuhang certificate of employment.
pero ang ITR ko po ay hindi yung form 2316, kasi nga nagpapartime po ako as assistant clerk sa isang office, Nov. 3 lang ako ngstart.
So ang ITR ko po ay yung form 1701, or yung Annual Income Tax Return (2009) with my statement of assets.
pwedi kaya to? ^^;;;;;
hayz, ang hirap naman nito… t.t
Salamat uli…update2x nalang sa maaring mangyari~ ^^
hello po~
update ko lang, tinanggap naman po ang mga requirements ko kanina sa embassy.
Thankful po talaga ako.
Sana po tulungan nyo akong mgpray pra maaprove ang visa ko ^^
Maraming salamat po.
I got my visa today!
God is so good~
Thanx Ms. Betchay~
Sa lahat, prayers lang po pinakamabisang requirement to apply for a visa~ ^^
God bless sa lahat!!!
Thank you rin. Sana mag-enjoy ka rito ;p
Ah~ Ms Betchay!
baka meron po kayong gustong pasalubong~haha
im from Angeles too~ay, currently staying in Angeles lang pala ^^
Anyway~ I’ll be staying in Yeong-in Si..kk
hello po miss betchay ask lng po sana ko kung mahihirapan na po ba ko bumalik ng korea? galing na po ako jan 1year din po kakauwi ko lang nung june 1 kaya lng hndi po ako ngpare entry ..balak po nmin ng bf ko kumuha ako ng tourist visa for 3months, makakabalik pa po ba ako ulet jan kahit na ang naging work ko is entertainer hndi nman po ako tnt nagpauwi lng po tlaga ko sa agency ko..salamat po respond naman po nagaalangan po kasi ako..
help!!!
Paano ko maisasama sa Korea ang anak ng may anak? Ang father Filipino working there at iyong mother is there also but TNT…
2 years old ang bata… gusto lang makita ng parents ang anak…
sino po ba ang may idea.. kung paano na hindi magkakaproblem.
Twice na ako nakapasok ng Korea this year alone.
anybody… ???
may i ask how do i apply for a visa to Korea? We will be having our tour for 4 days 3 nights, it’s for our school, we will be having a seminar there, our school is asking for 2.500php but i heard from a friend whose been there a few times that the visa is free. Im having my passport renewed and will be getting it probably december 10, whould you know what my requirements are ? I hope someone would answer my question.. thanks.. ^_^
Ms. Bechay
I am a newly businessman and started to operate small business in our barangay. I would like to apply for a tourist visa in SK to buy korean products for sale. I have already completed some of the the visa requirements for businessman. I did not yet secure the business regitration permit from the DTI, mayor’s permit and ITR from the BIR but I have business permit from our barangay. Pwede na po ba ito? The rest requirements are already completed. Hope this querry be given immediate action and attention. Thank you!
Hi Mr. Bejo! The embassy is quite strict with its requirements. If you check the KOREA TOURIST VISA FAQ you will see the required documents that you need to have. They usually don’t accept incomplete documents.
Hello,
We’ll be applying for a Korean visa next week, all of our required documents are ready except for Bank Cert. I’d like to know if there is a minimum amount or more like a show money required?
Thanks,
John
hello ms betchay,
i’m planning to go in korea,susunod kc sana ako sa boyfriend ko but he is pilipino..nagpadala sya ng invitation letter..anu pa po ba ung mga requirements to get visa?
helo ms betchay
,belle here again..my fiancee is a filipino and he’s sent me an invitation letter para makapunta ako dun..ask ko lang po on how to get visa?and what is the requirements? wala po akong itr,bank certificate and coe,co’z eversince po hindi pa ako nakapagwork,waiting for your response ms.betchay..thanks!
hi miss betchay
hello po ask ko lang if ano needed na requirements for two weeks vacation sa korea, andun kasi ang bf ko nagwowork tapos iinvite nya lang ako for two weeks stays dun, kelangan ko ba kumuha ng tourist visa dito sa pinas o dun na sa immigration nila..tnx po
Hello po…What if the company will invite..what is the chance that my wife can have a visa? Pwede po bang e invite sya ng company to work here in korea? thanks po…God Bless
Hello miss Betchay, sa korean embassy lang po ba mkaka kuha ng Application Form?
hi winterfox~
I printed out the application form from the website but when I got to the embassy the lady still asked me to fill up the application form which she gave me.
Hello Everyone!
Just want to confirm~
How much is the terminal fee (NAIA to Incheon)
Is it Php 750?
Thanks in advance~ ^.^
Hi Jee~
Do i Have to bring all the requirements b4 i’l go to embassy for getting an application form? pra minsanan nlng ang lakad?
If complete na yung mga requirements mo, diretso kna lng sa embassy~
den dun kana rin mag fill up ng application form pra isang lakad na nga lang~ sayang pagod at commute mo ^.^
when u enter kasi the lady at the door will ask you kung anung klaseng visa kukunin mo~
then she will give u your number and an application form to be filled up doon~
Good luck~ ^^
Hello ma’am Betchay,
Plano po naming ng ate ko na pumunta sa korea isasama po kami ng ninang ko next year March. Ano po ang mga requirements? kailangan pa po ba sulat from Patora and Pastor Jang? Magkano po ang amount ng show money just incase na kailangan? Maraming salamat po and Merry christmas. God bless and God be with u always…
JRB
Ms. Betchay:
To everybody…I went to the embassy today, so hard to go there now because the jeepney terminal changed to first street Guadalupe near the river due to “tyangge on the street”. Then, I found out that even 3rd time application na the requirements are the same. And I was so disappointed that the Filipino assigned on Window 3 is the most critical,harsh and rude for you to encounter. Filipino pa naman… akala ko porke “kabayan” pleasant kausap… iyon pala… malala pa sa Koreans. Sorry to tell you. but I experienced to talk to window 1 , 2 and 3 so I were able to know. Hindi man lang basahin ang documents mo ng maayos… just see if it is complete even though she is already being illogical.. wala syang pakialam basta ….
hi! Please help T_T im an online english teacher. my friends and i booked a two-way ticket to korea last year. our trip will be on feb.12-15, 2011. We have our itr, certificate of employment, bank certificate, hotel reservation and invitation letter from our friends. savings is around 100,000pesos but we earn like 15,000 a month. will this be enough? does the invitation letter shows that our friends will be our sponsor? please help po.. thank you so much
hi… ask ko lang po kung ok lang po ba mag apply sa korean embassy ng tourist visa kong wala pong invtion letter galing sa korea? kc po completo na ako sa mga requiremenst eh. pls. asap po thnx………….
ask ko rin po kung mgkano ang show money?
wala po kc akong invition letter e. pero my frnd po ako don sya po ang na iincorage sa akin para mag bakasyon kahit 3obays ixcited din po ako na makarating don. complete na sko sa mga requirements. invition letter lang kulang koa ok lang po ba yun? pls rply po asap thnk you…………..
hi cherry! optional ang invitation letter… hindi talaga kailangan
Ate Betch,
Is it possible to have your C3 visa extended for a month more here in Korea if you were given by the embassy 59 days visa?
I didn’t pay php 1,500 when I applied for visa because I wasn’t sure then if it will be approved.
If yes, where could I possibly go and what do I need for my visa extension.
Im currently staying with my boyfriend for 2 weeks here already and he finances me.
Thank you Ate B~
Hi ConJins! Yup, if you were given a 59 days before you could extend up to 90 days. You need to apply for the extension at the Immigration Office nearest your residence. (Example: If you live in Jongro-gu then it would be the Immigration Office near Anguk Stn) It would be better to ask your boyfriend to come with you. You don’t really need extra documents but just bring whatever you can.
hello po ate betchay!
ask ko lang po kung tatanggapin ba itong marriage contract from korea instead of NSO marriage contract? nakapunta na kasi yung husband ko diyan tapos ang ginamit nyang marriage contract ay yung galing korea…
yung sister nga pala nya ay koreano yung husband at diyan na nakatira sa korea…
Hello po. Ask ko lang po kung paano pag self-employed. Family business po kasi and it’s not registered under my name. So wala po akong ITR? May options po ba or other documents na pwede ipalit? Thanks!
helo poh atehhh…. salamat poh talaga kung mag aply po ba sa embassy ng tourist visa te matagal po ba malalaman kong denied ka oh ok?
sa ngayon po kc te kinakabahan po ako e.. hehehe
at saka te ok lang po ba kahit walang invtion? basta complte lang sa requirements? posble po ba na ma denied ako te? pls reply po asap thnxxx…. GOD BLESS………….
hi cherry! after seven days, pagkuha mo uli ng passport mo malalaman kung granted o denied ang application mo… pag may visa syempre granted, pero pag wala nakatatak “Documents Received: mm/dd/yy”
hello po ate betchay!
ask ko lang po kung tatanggapin ba itong marriage contract from korea instead of NSO marriage contract? nakapunta na kasi yung husband ko diyan tapos ang ginamit nyang marriage contract ay yung galing korea…
yung sister nga pala nya ay koreano yung husband at diyan na nakatira sa korea…
hello po. Andito po ako sa London student, pagkatapos po ng visa ko dito bago umuwi s Pilipinas gusto ko pong dumaan at mg tour sa Korea. Panu po mg aaply ng Tourist visa from here in UK to Korea. anu pong kelangan? Please advise.
Hello po. ANdito po ako s UK student dito… Bago umuwi ng Pilipinas gusto ko pong mg tour s Korea panu po Mg apply ng Tourist visa from here to Korea. Anu po kelangan? Please advise.
hi, i would like to ask, the requirements for the visit visa, kakastart lang ng husband ko dis jan sa korea, pwedi ba ko kumuha ng 2months visit visa. iam at the Philippines, thanks in advance.
hi lyn! pwede ka naman mag-apply siyempre…
tnxs betchay for the reply, kaya lang kasi gusto ko malaman kung ano ung mga requirements, ung kasing nakausap ko na travel agency dito sa pinas, sabi nya kailangan ko declare mga assets ko, eh wala nmn kasing nakapangalan sa akin na assets, kaya sabi nya dapat siguro 15days tourist visa lang kunin ko, kasi malabo raw ung 2months, baka madeny, eh sabi ng husband ko wag ako maniwala doon.
how to get a visa application form and bank certificate?
hi,
ask ko lang po kukuha po ako ng tourist visa dito ako sa dubai ilalagay ko kasi sa application is 5 days lang pero im planning to maximize my stay in korea 25days if approve. question is pagdating ba sa korea immigration upon arrival until when ang stamp sa passport to stay in korea. First time to travel in korea if ever.
hi,
hello po ate betchay!
ask ko lang po kung tatanggapin ba itong marriage contract from korea instead of NSO marriage contract? nakapunta na kasi yung husband ko diyan tapos ang ginamit nyang marriage contract ay yung galing korea…
yung sister nga pala nya ay koreano yung husband at diyan na nakatira sa korea…
Thank you so much for this very informative post. I am getting ready to apply for my Visa going to Korea to Visit a friend. Wish me luck. I am just waiting for the Invitation Letter from Him. Can it be emailed to me and I will just print it from my end instead? or does it have to be a LETTER from the Snail Mail? Thank you so much and I will be waiting for your reply. Have a great day. Good luck to all Visa Applicants.
Hi Brendon! I’m not sure if he could email it to you. My husband had to send mine through snail mail.
Hello. I am very confused about the visa requirements. Here is my situation. I am an American working as a teacher in South Korea. My girlfriend is from the Philippines and working in Malaysia. What do we have to do exactly to get her the necessary visa to visit me in Korea for 3-4 weeks? Any help would by email would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Hi! I just booked a flight to Korea for Nov.23rd – Nov30th. First time. I have traveled to other countries before (SG, Malaysia) but never to a visa requiring destination. Question, mahirap ba magaapply for a visitors visa? I have a friend who lives there and said she can ask her Korean boyfriend to send me an “invitation” for a visit. What are the chances na madeny ako? Which I hope doesn’t happen.
Thanks for your help and looking forward to visiting Seoul!
Jin
hello po, i just want to ask what if we will just go there for a vacation of 5 days? do we still need an invitation or such? the applications are quite confusing and we already booked a flight.. there are 9 of us who will be going there; 5 are working/have their own businesses while 4 are still students.. how do we get or apply for a visa?
thank you so much!
ask ko lang po kung ilang months prior to departure advisable mag-aaply ng visa.. kasi mag papabook na po sana kami this week.. Sept.-Nov. po kami pipili ng date…
kailan po kaya advisable mag-aaply ng visa? kasi natatakot po kami ma-deny..I’m a student and I’ll be with my tita for the trip.
looking forward for your answer.. Thanks and God bless!
hello.i would like to know hw long it take to get the visa after you apply the tourist visa for korea.. thank you
Hello Ms. betchay,
I am planning to visit korea with my husband this coming November, we just booked tru airfare promo and will be stying only for five months. I understand that we need to get visa, what are other documents needed to get visas each and how much will the visa costs kaya?
sorry corection, will be staying only for 5 days ot five months.
is there a chance that our we will be given visas? even for five days trip only =)
hi,betchay.tanong ko lang ano mga ducuments need ko padala sa korean embassy sa pinas.para sa mga kapatid ko kasi mag babakasyon mga anak ko dito sa korea mga kapatid ko paghahatirin ko dito.korean citizin na ko at divorce ang mga ank ko nasa pinas nag aaral 5years na sila dun.this march ko sila balak papuntahin dito.
hi Betchay,
We are pallning to go korea this coming Nov. (only a four days travel) we are 15 pax and that includes my two daughters, one is an american citizen does she still need korean visa? and the other are my co emplyees. Can we get a group visa? do we need to appear in korean embassy or only one and bring all our documents? pls help
Hi Mary Ann. Your daughter who is an American citizen doesn’t need a visa. You don’t need to appear at the Embassy, but your papers should be complete. It’s okay if only one will bring all your documents and apply for the visa.
hi ms.bechay.i need your immediate answer if pwde ba na i will let someone to pass my documents in the embassy since i have work and i am willing to have an interview if needed.thanks!any suggestions from the reader of this blog is highly appreciated..
hi maam betchay kindly answer becoz all my documents are ready and still doubt what im going to do if i will let someone pass my documents or i will go to embassy personally?if ever its ok can she claim also my pasport?thanks and more power…
Hi to everyone..Im Query lee I need some info about getting a korean tourist visa. Im a student but this sem I stopped.
My korean bestfriend invited me to his wedding this coming
April 3rd week and among the requirements is the ITR which
I cant get what can I do? and also the show many and bank statemement is different? Is it ok to use my father bank account temporary? Anyways, My Bestfriend will sponsor me ( he will buy my ticket and responsible for my accomodation, everything as my gurdian there ). And then I have old and new passport but in my previous passport I traveled 1 time in macau (for 10 days) and china ( 1 day ) and 3times in hongkong (2nyts and 3 days, 2nyts and 3 days and 3weeks and these time i got ACL) does it affect evrything Im worried about that too! pls tell me what to do? God Bless !!!!!
lee_lexy@yahoo.com
Hi betchay,
I applied for Tourist visa 2yrs ago with my co-rotarians. we had an invitation from our rotary branch in busan. I was so surprised that im the only one denied a visa by the korean embassy. i worked in korea year 2003-2004 for 11 months as an intertainer (band group). Our contract was for 2 years but the agency send us back here after 11months without explaination why. Well, we were happy that time coz our work there was really not good, the agency didnt follow what’s in the contract. We cant complain that time in phil embassy in korea because the booker who gave us that booking didnt put us to go through POEA. I had no idea regarding working abroad that time coz that was my first time.. So, i put in my application form last 2 yrs ago that i’ve worked in korea last 2004 because i dont think i should be hiding about coz i didnt do anything that is illegal. I gave a complete requirements for the visa, i have my ITR, company cert, bank cert that they need including the invitation letter from the rotary in korea. but the consule still denied to grant me a tourist visa. yung nag lakad ng visa namin told me when i asked him why i was not granted a visa that the only answer he got from someone in korean embassy is it’s consule’s decision. So, im really wondering, am i still able to get korean visa now? Am i blacklisted? i dont know what to think…
i hope you can help me..
if im going to apply again this year for tourist visa, should i still put /write that i have worked to korea before and denied a visa last 2 years ago? or i can just deny it? Please help me!
My bf now is korean and i want to visit korea with him if ever this year… My work now in is not doing well in an insurance company, so my ITR wont look good definitely.. but my bank account is good.. is there a minimum amount that they require in terms of income in ITR and in bank account?
i hope to hear from you very soon.. pls email me as well your response. then you can also post your answer here, maybe there’s others who same a similar problem with me..
thank you so much..
farida
hello! Just wish to ask, how much po ang fee for tourist visa application? Thank you!
hi, i badly needed answers which Im certain that u can greatly help me, I gave birth to my half korean baby last 2009, however me and my husband isn’t married at those time and after few months we’ve undergone legal process to name our baby under his surname, we also encountered some problems due to clerical error but everything is settled, I came first here in korea after we too marriage certificate bearing an F2 visa, Im just confused what do i need to get my baby here, I’ll be going back to Philippines after a couple of days to process her a passport and a visa, I already took a family registration here where her name is registered, our marriage certificate which is also notarized, do I need more to make sure our baby would get a visa, I need your advise Im so desperate to live with my family and I wanna make sure everything is ironed pls help me
hi po ask ko lng anu po requirements if kuha aq ng korean visa pero d2 aq work taiwan as warehouse assistant in a chemical factry..pls guys help me. tanx
Hi to all concern,i have my sister married to korea national in Korea and they want us to go there in Korea,can I go there together ith my daughter,mother and father and my sister?????please reply and tell me what are the requirements needed..
i asked my aunt to invite me to korea for just three months.. but she told me that she is too busy to process my papers.. does it take time to invite a relative? where can she get an invitation for me?
Hello, Ms. Betchay,
I just want to ask you about the group visa? Because My Korean Boss wants to bring us to Korea for 5 day tour then she offered us a job there to work in a Factory and she is willing to fix our documents and visa there.Meaning the visa would be for one year.The problem is my passport is going to expire this December. Do you think it’s possible for me to get a visa in Korea because incase it pushed through…I will try to renew my passport there.
Thank you, I hope you could give me an advice about this.
hello, im 20 and a college student. i have a passport and bank savings. how can i apply for a korean visa? im applying alone thanks
hi.. i have a relatives in korea that i want to visit.. but i only have passport and bank account.. i dont have a work and only my husband is supporting me here.. do you think they will give me visa?
thank you.. and waiting for your reply.
Hi Ms. Betchay,
I applied for korean visa but unfortunately it was denied. Is there other way to get a visa since I already have a plane ticket.
Hope for your immediate response…
hi!! i’m a minor and i have to audition to a certain company in korea and i have no idea of what visa should i get…and i think i’m gonna stay for a year or more….thank you!!
gud am mam betchay,im jessel 28 year old i have a korean fiancee.and i have a sister in korea.i meet my fiancee in korea when i go there for thae inviation of my sister…when im comeback here in philippines..my sister invite me again after 6 months but so sad coz dinied,then fiancee have plan to invite me for his name..do you think have a chance?pls i need your respond ..jsslmedina2yahoo.com thanks and godbless
pls help. complete requirements ako and sasamahan ko ng contract ko sa trabaho para mapatunayan ko na babalik ako rito sa pinas..ano pa kaya kulang ko para magranted ako ng visa? any idea. balak kong bisitahin bestfriend ko sa korea and para na rin makapag bonding kami.
my friend and i are planning to go to Korea and will have someone to send us a invitation, do we need to get each a copy of the invitation?
Hi Miss Betchay,,
Im working in UAE right now.. and planning to have my vacation this sept.. I’m working in korean company. I asked one of my boss if he can give me invitation letter since we’re goin to have same vacation. He told me that he’ll goin to process my visa in korea since we are both clueless if that one is posible. He only have 2 weeks vacation.. and he’ll go to korea one week before i have may vacation in philippines. 1.) what do we need to do? what are the things he can for me.. is that possible that he will process my visa in korea instead in philippines? thank you
Hi Sheshe! In your case, you’ll need to ask the Korean Embassy in UAE about the papers you’ll need to submit, unless you’re planning to apply in the Philippines.
hi
Hi po Ms Betchay,
Just a quick question lang po, balak kasi po sana pumunta ng friend ko sa SK and question lang po is what if kumuha siya ng visa and na-approve na siya but due some circumstances di sya natuloy with that validation ng visa (there is something happenend lang po [personal] that is why di sya natuloy), ma-approve pa po ba sya ulit kung mag-aapply siya ulit?
we really need your answers
Hi Haynna! Why not? Basta ba mapapatunayan niya pa rin sa second application niya na kaya niya mag-travel sa Korea.
hi betchay,,i read many times of your post,kc po my fiance akong korean mgkasama kmi now here in philippine,he dont want to go home without me,but im still waiting my passport,you think how long time i need to wait more to process my visa?cause i wait my passport on june 17,or else im planning that he must to home first,is that good or we are together?san po b ung mas madli dun?..pls reply po,,im waiting thanks,,
Ms.Betchay,
Me and my boyfriend korean,want to know what we need to do getting VISA.What will be the requirements?only 4days i will stay in korea to see and knowing his family.His family waiting for me to see me before marriage. 2nd,to know korea culture i will be there 9/10 to 9/14 thanks giving day in korea.How long it takes to have a VISA?Thank you Ms.betchay waiting for ur responce…Godbless!
Hey peeps,
I was granted a SK tourist Visa good for 3 months. I want to know how to apply for another one after the validity of my visa. I want to go back again to SK this December. Please let me know if it will be the same procedure and requirements.
Thanks!
Hi Candice! Yes, it’s the same procedure.
i have a friend in korea actually he is my boyfriend and i want to be with him..what will i do?…im so clueless!!!!thanks
hello…i have a friend in korea actually he is my boyfriend he have a stable job and he wants to bring me over to korea but im so clueless in what will i do!!!!help!!!
Hi Ms. Betchay, i am a first time applicant for tourist visa in sokor. Would you know how much savings do we need for a family of four?
Thank you in advance.
Hi Sheila! Sometimes it’s not really how much you have in the bank, the consuls usually put more weight on your job – like how much you earn and how long you’ve been with your company.
miss betchay,
i have a boyfriend in korea and i he wants to take me in korea as tourist what is the right thing to do?ive been reading all your advises that is why i asked?….thanks
tourist visa pero student status…. walang certificate of employment, ITR etc, what type of visa do l apply for this?
Documents ng parents mo na nagpapakita ng financial capability nila at documents mo as a student.
hi good day!!!
i just want to ask..i used to work po in korea for 9 months as entertainer..but then i fed up with that kind of job and decided to go run away..bgo po aq mg punta ng korea i was able to undergo vtr coz required po un..but suddenly nung makapasa ung vtr q s korean media board mismong agency po ang ng change name skn..korea po ang unang bansa n npuntahan q..after 3 months po since the day n ng run away aq..nhuli po kmi ng immigration of korea s pinag tatrabahuhan q..at na deport po kmi pabalik ng pinas..kya ngaun ng pa plano po aq n bumalik s korea as tourist..sa tingin nyo po b matetrace nla ung real name q now s ginamit q po noon n name..
hoping for ur quick response…thank u..
I want to apply a tourist visa for our family I have 2 children ( 8yrs old and 2 months old) what is the process and requirements since this is our first time to apply for korean visa. thank you so much
Hi Ms Betchay,
I would like to ask help, my husband has work in Korea, he wants us to go stay with him, I would to ask what kind of visa we will apply? please help. thank you
hi! ate bechay, would please help me to get a copy of guaranteed letter format by embassy and also a invitation letter format by embassy..kc yun husband ko nag padala ng invitation and guaranteed letter from korea but unfortunately the embassy here in the manila refused to accept bcz its not format of embassy. Now sa website naman nila nun inopen ko it cant read kc iba yun mga characters..please ate bechay sana email muna man sa aking yun mga dalawang documents na kailangan ko kc un na lang kulang ko po/.thank you. God bless! more power/
hi miss,
inquire ko lang may korean embassy kc sa cebu.. pwede ba don mag process ng visa kc malayo na ang manila..im here in mindanao…
Hi
I am holding D2 VISA and I wants to bring my wife in Korea. My scholarship is just sufficient for living myself. She has sufficient bank balance in her account too. She wants to study and Professor in Korea is ready to support her. Although she was not admitted to University in Korea, professor will support her and will admit to University for next semester. I requested to the Embassy that she has submitted application to University for her admission, wants to live with me and wants to learn Korean language. She submitted her professor’s intention of support letter, bank statement and invitation letter and other necessary documents for F3 VISA, but her VISA was rejected. I want to bring my wife. Please provide suggestion. What document she should submit for re-application
Hi is it true that if your a student its easy to get visa?
hi betchay,i have a partner working in korea for 9 mos. she is planning to extend the contract to 2 years and that trggers me to visit her sometime next year or 4th quarter this year.question is do i need to book a ticket first b4 applying for a visa? next querry is how much will be the required amount of bank acct in order to pass.tnx hoping 4 ur urgent responce.tnx
Hi Ms. Betcha,
I am needing your help.
I already have plane ticket and going to reserve a Hotel on Seoul (anywhere in City Center) this week. My planned vacation to SK is on September 10-17, 2011. For some info about my self, I am a Senior Software Engineer (IT) working here in Taguig City with 5 years full experience in IT (2 years on my current company).
Actually, I will be travelling with my GF (self-employed/jobless) as this is our hobby “travelling around asia”. But it is my first time to apply in Korea (we’ve been in SG, Malaysia, HK, Macau, Guangzhou, China a Visa required country).
I have the requirements above and will be planning to have a notarized sponsorship letter for my GF.
Question:
1. What type of VISA should I apply? Is it C3-The short-term visa?
2. I would like to ask the ratio of my success for this application.
3. What could you advise to me to get the luck of this application.
I am planning to submit the application on Monday July 18, 2011.
Thanks!
Best regards,
Mike
Hi Ms. Betchay,
I am needing your help. I already have plane ticket and going to reserve a Hotel on Seoul (anywhere in City Center) this week. My planned vacation to SK is on September 10-17, 2011. For some info about my self, I am a Senior Software Engineer (IT) working here in Taguig City with 5 years full experience in IT (2 years on my current company).
Actually, I will be travelling with my GF (self-employed/jobless) as this is our hobby “travelling around asia”. But it is my first time to apply in Korea (we’ve (me and my GF) been in SG, Malaysia, HK, Macau, Guangzhou, China a Visa required country).
I have the requirements above and will be planning to have a notarized sponsorship letter for my GF.
Question:
1. What type of VISA should I apply? Is it C3-The short-term visa?
2. I would like to ask the ratio of my success for this application.
3. What could you advise to me to get the luck of this application.
I am planning to submit the application on Monday July 18, 2011.
I am waiting for your kind response. Thanks!
Best regards,
Mike
Hi Mike!
1. Yes, it’s the C-3 or short-term visa.
2. I’m not in a position to answer that. I got denied myself (8 years ago) when I thought I had enough credentials to prove that I was capable of traveling here.
3. Just present all your documents that will prove you’re financially capable to support your tour.
Hi Ms. Bechay,
I appreciate your immediate response. Thank you so much! I will just post here if there are more related questions come on mine.
Again, thank you!
Regards,
Mike
hi miss bechay.last march 2009 i was in korea for one week,my bestfriend was invited me im so grateful coz they been approved my visa,i had a complete documents ITR cert of employment statement of account ant itc… iwas invited again one of my friend also on september my problem is iam already resigned to my job i have no ITR but i have a small busness and statement of account.is there a possible to grant my visa?
my angel bechay,
good day goodbless to you!!!..i have a working visa here in israel and soon ill be having my vacation leave…and for this i would like you to help me give an overall scenario of how to apply in SK tourist/visitors.
my vac. in phil is less than 2 months…..
ive read some requirements in SK tourist
like itr, (i dont have this because my itr is filled in israel)
application form ( i think i can have this in korean embassy in makati)..
please do help me..
love and peace,
maxim
Hi Maxim! You could also present documents that will support your financial capability to travel. If you don’t have an ITR from the Philippines, then why not the ITR from Israel. Also, if you’re working in Israel you may present your employment contract or the like. Now, they’re also accepting land titles.
Just wanted to contribute.
For the latest info on reqs and visa, you may refer tohttp://www.oecd.org/document/58/0,3343,en_2649_201185_1889402_1_1_1_1,00.html
my dearest bechay,
may god grace and mercy be with us all….your helpful ideas is greatly appreciated upon me…my query is about visiting as a tourist to SK. I still have my working visa here in middle east and planning to have my vacation to phil. this year. Touring SK is one gift for me for a long hard work here…
what are the requirement i need
do i have a big chance of having my SK visa in regards to my situation
love and peace,
maxim
I am presently emloyed here in Hongkong as a domestic helper suddenly a job offer in a manufacturing industry in Korea was offered to me.I went home to Philippines to undergo my training for the manufacturing.The POEA(Philippine Overseas Employment Agency) told me that the processing of my document is 3-4 wks until i recieve my visa,unfortunately it’s a month already and still i dont have my visa yet. i passed all the requirments and training certificates.what do you think is the main problem? am i not capable of having a visa. Did the Korean embassy denied on my application because i still have a working visa here in Hongkong?
Thank you for making this FAQ’s! Very helpful indeed!
Just one question… do you know if there’s parking in or near the embassy? From the last time I went to McKinley, I think the nearest parking is near Blue Leaf, which is not a short walk.
tourist visa po ba gagamitin ko,?? kac may gustong mag invite sakin mula sa korea…
hi ms.betchay,
my husband is an OFW in korea,he wanted me to visit him there but his company refuses to give him an invitation letter.what is our other option so that i will be able to get a visa..im just a plain housewife with a small business here in our house…need ur help, i really want to visit him & see korea…tnx…
Hi gud afternoon po ms.betchay.Actually po galing na ako ng south korea from 2004 to 2008.My first year that i was working there was legal and then umabot yong time na nag work ako as a illegal worker.I meet my u.s military fiancee and he got me pregnant pero dyan na po ako nanganak before ako bumalik ng pinas 2008 with our new born baby.We didnt get a chance to marry in korea coz we both still married in our ex husband/ex wife.So i really had to come back here n do my annulment and now its finally granted.Now po ang problem ko is my fiance is going back to korea this coming april next year and sabi niya he needs me to live w him there again with our son,so paano pa po kaya ako makakabalik now that alam ko na banned na po ako doon and the consul stamp my pasport.Meron pa kaya akong chance???Please help me i need your advice..thanks alot!!!
Hi Ms. Betchay,
i got my passport today and i was denied, i believed that my documents are complete and valid. My husband is in Korea, he’s in a US military assigned there for a year or two, we got married only this year, all of my documents are still in my maidens name, including passport. the problem is i booked and bought 3 tickets for my 3 “visit” without the knowledge of you need to wait for 6 months to reapply. Is there any hope that i can fly there within the said waiting period? please reply.
Thank you so much!
Hi Jaime! The Embassy is strict with rules, but if your husband is in the US military you should apply for the SOFA visa for dependents. Ask your husband to get some advice from the Legal Counsel at his base.
Hi! Do you have any idea why you were denied? I am going to apply for a tourist visa this month. My husband is also a US Military personnel. I already submitted my requirements to the agency since I am from Mindanao and it would be really costly for us if I will go to Manila myself. Like you, my documents including my passport is still in my maiden name except for my CFO certificate and of course I have the marriage certificate from NSO. The agency also asked me to submit a bank statement or pay stub of my husband to help with the application. I also included his assignment papers and the document from the military recognizing me as his dependent. Hopefully, everything will go well with my application. Did you apply personally or through an agency as well. Thank you for sharing your story.
good day po…I’d like to ask sana regrading the Personal Bank Certificate…how much money do you really need po ba? tnx po
I applied for tourist visa but was denied..however my gf got it. The sad part though is that we already bought tickets since we purchased it at discount, sale from cebu pac, so a total lost hard earned money. Had i known that getting visa from korea is this hard. We almost have the same credentials and i even have more income. The only difference is that ive never been to other countries. Anyway, its their right since its their land. This is the price to pay when youre in a third world country and they are in a developed country. Its just unfair though that koreans are so welcome here. Maybe it was a blessing in disguise, who knows maybe next month.. North korea already launched a bomb against them. They are so arrogant and mayabang.
Hi There..
Hindi po required ang itinerary ticket during tourist visa application?
Hindi po. Kahit walang ticket o itinerary ay pwedeng mag-apply ng visa. Pero pagpasok ng Korea eh makakatulong na hindi ma-A-to-A kung may itinerary.
Hi Ms. Betchay!
I am a college student po. Mas madali po bang kumuha nang visa kung student ka? Also, ano pa po ba yung requirements na kelangan ko isubmit?
Thank you!
Hi Betchay,
I just wanna ask, what kind of visa that i”m going to get and requirements as well. coz my sister gonna send me an invitation to visit Korea. she’s staying their for about 6months now, have Korean husband. Is it possbile for me to get one?
patiently waiting, thank you so much.. God bless
Hi Jho! Ask your sister to send you the following:
– Korean marriage history 혼ì¸ì¦ëª…ì„œ
– invitation letter from her Korean husband
– copy of the first page of her Korean husband’s passport
– copy of the first page of her passport
– NSO marriage certificate
You’ll need to prepare your NSO birth certificate to prove your relationship with your sister.
hello.. how about requierements for inviting from my boyfriend korea.,???
dear Ms. Betchay’
Balak ko po sana mg visit sa Incheon South Korea , ng wowork po kc Bf ko dun Filipino din po, Mga one week lang po sana, First time to travel din on Plane , ask ko lng po Ano po bha mga requiremnts at dapat kong pag handaan .. in getting a TOurist visa? Hope for ur Soon reply Thank YOu po
Hi betchay… My officemates and I together with my husband are scheduled to go to korea on sept 2 to 5, 2011. Can we apply for a group visa? If we, my husband and I, are going to apply separately, do we need to present a bank certificate each or only one is enough since we are in a joint account? How much money do they need in the bank for us to be approved? We have been to hk and soon will be going to singapore. We are going to be there for only 4 days in a tour. Is there a possibility that we will be denied? I hope you could advise by sending me a personal email. thank you. This website really helps us a lot.
Correction, it will be 2012.
is it a possible for a student like me to go to korea… and is it require to have a visa? and what kind of visa do we need if needed?? please response and thanks
hi ms betshay pwede ba ako kumuha ng taong tutulong sakin sa pagaayos ng requirment ko
Ask ko lang po, un employed po ako, pero gusto akong invite ng kaibigan naming koreano, ano pong mga requirements ang kailangan kong isubmit? Tnx po. You’re reply will be very useful thanks so much.
hi this really helps me alot. just want to ask too like others did, in applying a tourist visa, i have a bf who is a US navy stationed in SK invited me to go in there, so he will be the one who shoulder evrything when im there,and im a nurse in a govt. hospital but just a contractual for 3 years now and i dont have ITR, so i decided to comply a requirements as a businessmen since i have a small business(stall like selling a roasted chicken) i can provide all the requirements except the ITR coz i just started this september and the filling of ITR is feb. 2012, but i paid tax percentage every month so i have a receipt of it for 2 months now, my question is can i present it too in lieu of ITR?? would this will be possible that the embassy will accept my requirements as a complete requirements?? and im planning to go there 1st week of JAnuary 2012 if approved. and BTW im from davao city since i cant go personally in SK embassy in manila, i will have an agency who will pass my documents to SK embassy. (im worried and scared tho if will be going to approve or not) one more thing, i traveled as a tourist in japan last 2006 for 3 months, i heard that u can photocopy the last 5 years ago of any visa where u traveled and present it too???? but my problem is i have a new passport now and the japan visa printed in my old passport, can i still use it and photocopy that and give it as additional requirements???? pls.HELP… im so bothered which is which….. Ms BEcHAY or anyone … plss…….. thanks..
hi ms betchay. my 15 yr old daughter wants to visit me here in korea this coming april. i am an e-9 visa holder. what are the requirements that i need to submit for her to get a visa? thank u in advance. God bless.
ate betchay…can u pleas help me 09264645769 ano po number u? need ko po kasi ng tourist visa we want my bf togther in kore for 1 week how can i go there next month of january 2012
te betchay 07081687817 pde po ba kontact u po ako jan pakilala po kau. i want to ask pon kc eh need n po kagad ng visa for korean tourist please help me.number p yan ng bf ko hir in philipiines
dear miss Bechay,
good day!
please help me …I am married and separate and I have a russian boyfriend who work in ship in pusan korea..he invite me to come there as tourist ..how can to get a visa to go to him there? and what kind of visa?He will send money for me and I will arranged my visa here ..what are those documents i need to prepare?please help me thanks…what shall I put there in the application letter ?I am not yet divorce legally but I am separated..
dear miss Betchay,
greetings!
Merry Christmas to you!
Can you please help for me.I am married but separated…I have my russian boyfriend who work pusan in ship.He invite me to come there and he will send money for the expenses.I need secure tourist visa for the visit..what shall I DO?what documents I will prepared?I have already my passport..what i wrote there in the application for visa?married or single or divorce?I am not yet divorce legally..please tell me what to do..Thank you very much!and how much I pay for all of it…thank you!
Hi Guys,
Just wanna share this to you. I went to SK 2 months ago and i got approved. Since Im employed, i presented my COE, Bank Certificate and ITR. That’s it, no more documents and no interview.
hello
Hi Ms. Betchay!
Godbless
Thank God I found your website and it is really helpful to us who are not that familiar on how to apply for visas.
I just need you advice po.
I’m planning to go to Korea next month.
Ok naman po yung lahat ng requirements ko except for the bank statement.
Yung ITR ok naman tsaka yung Coe.
Yung question ko po, kasi po wala akong bank account kasi may binili akong property na need kong bayadan for 2 years so every month nagbabayad pa ako.
Hindi lang po ako makapagdecide kung anu dapat ko gawin.
Ok lang po kaya ng magopen ako ng account this month pero yun plan tour ko e next month na? Hindi po ba ako magkakaproblema dun?
Yung pong 2nd option na naiisip ko, pwede po ba na yung bank account ng parents ko yung gamitin ko at state ko ng sila yung magsshoulder ng expenses kaso I’m 26 years old na.
yung 3rd option na naiisip ko, ipalagay ko yung name ko sa accountng mother ko. Hindi po ba ako magkakaproblema dun?
Ms. betchay, I need your advice, I’m so confused kung anu gagawin ko.
Thank you po in advance!
Than you sa website na to.
And can you email po for your response.
Hi Ms. Betchay!
Thank God I found this website, napakahelpful ng mga info na nakalagay dito.
I seeking for your advance po.
I’m planning to go on a tour in Korea next month.
Ok na po yung requirements ko, including COE & ITR except for my bank statement.
Wala po kasing ako account sa bangko kasi may binili po akong property na buwan buwan ko binayadan dati for 2 years.
I’m confused lang po sa dapat gwin ko.
Yung options po na naiisip ko ay 3:
1. Magopen po ako ng account. Hindi po ba ako magkakaproblema kung this month ko lang iopen tapos yung plan tour ko ay next month na?
2. Gamitin na lang yung banks statement ng parents ko tapos state ko dun sa form na sila yung magsshoulder ng expense ko. Pero I’m working na po and 26 years ols.
3. Ipalagay yung name ko sa banks account ng motherv ko. Magkakaproblema po ba ako dun?
Ms. betchay, I hope you can give me your advice kasi I’m so confused and this is my first time of applying a visa to any country.
Can you send me po your reply to my email?
Thank you so much po and Godbless.
Same problem for me… I hope Ms.Betchay can give us answer…
i think it is better to open your own account..as far as i remember,it is not stated on your bank certificate the date u opened your account.I had the same case with u before~I’ve gone to SK twice now.God bless ^^
Does 25K reflecting in my bank account enough for me to get a Korean Visa?
Is there any amount required?
fro.my employer but how on call bases kc ang work q as caterer
t.y please help me
pupunta kc aq dun bcozmeet my husband and their family thiscomkng lunar newyear nla asof now only problem is itr i have an account and ceo all my expences sagot ng im family… please helo thisis my no.09485944161
t.y
ello po tanung ko lng po my fiance po ako from SK na balak sana namin magpakasal sa kanila anu po ung visa na dapat kung applyan tapos mga requirements nila,,thankz po….
hi lyn! tourist visa pa rin kasi wala naman silang pang-fiancee visa… ang kailangan mong documents ay:
– passport
– application form
– certificate of employment (or mayor’s permit/DTI kung may business ka)
– ITR
– bank certificate
– invitation letter from your korean bf
kailangan kumpleto ang documents mo dahil hindi nila tatanggapin kung hindi kumpleto at very specific sila sa mga kailangang dokumento so yun lang hinihingi nila ang kailangan mong ibigay
Nag-wowork po ako dito sa Korea. E-7 visa ko and naaprovan na ng company and invitation letter para sa family ko. Plan ko mag stay sila dito for more than 2 months. Iyong visa nila is C-3 and more than 60 days ay may bayad na po ang visa. Ask ko lang po kung may babayaran sila sa pagkuha ng C-3 visa kahit may invitation letter sila galing sa company ko. Salamat po
I have a fiancee in the Philippians. I am stationed in Korea. We are trying to get her an extended stay tourist visa and get married when she is here. I have already gotten the notarized invitation and guarantee letter done and sent to her. How long does it take to get and would you please reply by email. I have some additional information concerning this. Thank you for your help.
hi,ask ko lang if may fees na dapat bayaran for visa application and usually how much yung cost?
do i have to pay any fees for visa application?
how long will the visa be valid from the date it is granted? will it be ok if i wont be using the visa right away because my flight will be after 6mos?
You’ll have to enter Korean within 3 months.
if magrant ung visa ko,ok lng ba na hindi ko yun gamitin right away? for example ma grant yun this month, but my flight for korea will be next year, can i still use my visa?
Hi Anna! Tingnan mo yung expiration sa visa. Kasi kailangan mong pumasok sa Korea bago mag-expire yung visa. Usually three months dapat nakapasok ka na.
HI..magtatanong lang po sana ako..
anu pong documents ang needed kapag po nainvite ako ng isang friend kong korean pumunta doon..
kailangan pa po bang magapply ng mga requirements na yan?
or invitation letter lang po at photo copy ng passport nila.. salamat po..
hi. i need help.
i am planning to go to korean embassy nxt week to apply for tourist visa for 56days. i am currently unemployed. my french family friend for 3 years now is inviting me to korea nxt month. so the only thing i have that i can submit is the filled application form, my passport, photocopy of my passport 1st page, picture, my french friend’s invitation letter saying he will be the one who will sponsor all my expenses in the duration of my whole stay there, his photocopy of his passport 1st page and his bank certifiate to prove tht his able to sponsor all my expense.
can anybody tell me if this is enough? do u think i have a chance in getting a visa? help
hepl ms. betchay.
my invitor is a french expat in korea.
You still need to supply the basic documents that the Embassy require for tourist visas. As for the invitation, it’s only required if they inviter is a Korean national or you’re the wife of a foreign inviter.
kahit po ba inde pa ko korean citizen, i can still invite? will they check po ba my husband’s bank account? kase po we’re starting all over again, bago lng po sya nagkawork.. and is it possible to invite 3 people? yung dalawa po ay mom at sis ko and the other person po ay boyfriend ng sis ko…what po need ko to write sa invitation? can you give me po a format…they plan to come here in April…thanks po
Hi annie! You’ll have to show your ties to the Philippines. However, I can’t really know if you’ll get a visa or not. The best thing is to go there with all the documents that you can bring.
thanks for you reply ms.betchay.
im concern is i am unemployed so i dont have coe and ITR to present. and my invitor is a french national working in korea and he is not also working in a korean company. hes an engineer. and okay lng ba if handwritten yung pag fill in sa application form? and kailangan ba mag formal/business attire pag punta sa embassy? d ba allowed ang jeans at polo shirt?
Hi Annie! You really have to apply as a tourist and present the documents they request. If you don’t have a COE or ITR then the only thing you can do is to try with whatever documents you have. You may present your inviter’s documents. If the Embassy doesn’t think it’s not acceptable, they’ll give it back to you. If they try to ask you for a COE or ITR, just tell them you don’t have any because you’re not working. You won’t know unless you try.
Hi! I,ve been searching websites that can help me answer my problem and thanks GOD i found yours!!!! I want to ask po kasi about my situation. I overstayed in Korea for almost 3 years pero nag voluntary exit ako and may amnesty that time,.nag pakasal po kami ng bf kong Koreano before kami umuwi dito sa Pinas. Tinatakan po ng 68-(1) yung passport ko but tiningnan din muna ng immigration yung marriage contract nmin. My question is my possibility po ba na ma deny yung Spouse visa application ko? Mag aapply po ako sa Monday.
Sana po masagot nyo question ko. Khit po sa email na lang.
Thanks PO and more Power!
Hi! I,ve been searching websites that can help me answer my problem and thanks GOD i found yours!!!! I want to ask po kasi about my situation. I overstayed in Korea for almost 3 years pero nag voluntary exit ako and may amnesty that time,.nag pakasal po kami ng bf kong Koreano before kami umuwi dito sa Pinas. Tinatakan po ng 68-(1) yung passport ko but tiningnan din muna ng immigration yung marriage contract nmin. My question is my possibility po ba na ma deny yung Spouse visa application ko? Mag aapply po ako sa Monday.
Sana po masagot nyo question ko. Khit po sa email na lang.
Thanks PO and more Power!
or text mo po ako kpg my time ka..09213186123. Thank u!!!
Miss Betchay..hndi po natuloy application ko ng monday kasi valid until 3 months lng pla ung marriage contract nmin glng Korea..
Kinakbahn p rin tlga q sa application ko…
Wla po ba kayong kakilala na katulad ng situation ko??
Please help me po..
Hi Jona! Sandali lang naman uli kumuha ng marriage certificate sa Korea. Wala pang ten minutes yan. Just ask your husband to send you a new one.
Gud pm po! Thanks po sa pag answer nyo ng question ko. Waiy ko n nga lng po n ipdla ng husband q ung papers n nid. Miss Betchay nttkot po ksi ako n bka ma deny ung aplication ko eh. Nag over stay ksi ako sa Korea but nag voluntarily exit nmn ako last Oct. Ksi my amnesty that time. Ksma ko nga asawa ko umuwi. Nttkot aq ksi linagyan nila ng 68-(1) ung passport ko nung before kmi mg check in nun sa Incheon. May possibilty po b na me deny ang visa ko?thank u po ulit Ms. Bechay.
Hi po! Miss Betchay i just wanna share po sainu na nung last tuesday eh nkpg file na aq ng spouse visa application ko..at last! nka ilang balik din ako sa embassy dhil sa daming papers n hinihingi skin ng Koreana na andun sa window VISA2..hay naku ate hndi nya mn lng sabihin skin lhat2 ng isang beses lng. tapos padabog p siya mgsalita..hay naku. Tlgang kelangan mo mgtyga pra mkpg apply. Wait ko nlng po ung releasing sa March 21,.and i wish bigyan po ako ng Visa..
Thanks ate Bechay..
Hi Jona! Good luck sa ‘yo at salamat sa pag-share mo. Sana makuha mo na visa mo para magkasama na kayo ng asawa mo sa Korea.
hello miss betchay,
pano po ba ako makakakuha ng tourist visa kung dinaman ako nag wowork?but i have savings?pwede po ba yun?like 4 days lang in korea
Kailangan ng tourist visa kahit 4 days lang. Apply ka lang
mamm,balak kopo mg aply ng tourist visa sa korea ano po bng mga requirements don??? tnx po!!
nndon po ang mr ko.construction worker,,pwede kopo b ireason na gusto ko bisitahin ang mr ko don,,kya gusto ko mg aply ng tourist visa?.
hello ana,
kailangan mo ang mga documents that you are a legitimate tourist, that means that your status here sa pilipinas ay stable, so you can try giving all the documents for their approval. have you travel to any other countries?
mam,,tnx po,,housewife lng po ako,,gusto kopo magtour sa korea,,kaso gusto kopo isurprise ang mr ko sa pagpunta don,,ibig sbihin kpag my flight ticket npo ako,,ska kopo sasabihin sa mr ko,,na pupuntahan kopo xa,,ano pa po bng ibng requirements na pwede kong ipasa na hnd hihingin sa knya tulad ng itr,at cert.of employment..tas pwede po b na bank cert.ko ang ipasa khit housewife lng po ako?tnx po
Hi Ms Betchay;
Ask ko lng po kung posible po ba na makakuha ako ng tourist visa kahit wla akong business .pero may paupahan po akong bahay sa manila. gusto ko lng po kasing celebrate ang 1st birthday niya sa korea.at same time ipasyal ang anak ko. Thank You. and God Bless.. Ill wait your reply
Hi mhegan! Dalhin mo yung copy ng land title mo pag nag-apply ka. Kailangan mo kasi ipakita kung paano mo gagastusan ang biyahe mo.
Ms. Betchay,
It’s me kasana I am holding Pakistan passport I am working in macau security job I want to visit visa in Korea plz help to what is reqments and apply in hong kong or china coz macau no EMBOSSY of Korea I am waiting your reply thanks a lot
Hi! Ms. Betchay,
I use to post questions here and of course received good and helpful answers. Now I got another question hehehe regarding this—> [Those that had come into Korea more than 2 times without record of illegal stay]
– Document which proves the purpose of entry
– Documents related with the invitees(I.D card)
I’ve been to Korea and have stayed there for almost 2 years, I was with my Canadian hubby and he was working there as an English teacher. Anyway, I’m planning to go back there. I just wanna know the exact documents that they will need from me as a proof that I really have been there?
Well, I’ve stayed there for almost 2 years. I kept extending my stay there, every time my visa expires. .
And what kind of I.D card will I need to show or pass to them by the way?
Thanks! Ms. Betchay
Sherlyn
Hi Sherlyn! Are you in the Philippines? Or are you in Canada?
Yes! Ms. Betchay, I’m in the Philippines.
Thanks!
Sherlyn
hi miss betchay,
Thank u for making this site,and dmi nyo pong natulungan :)KUNG MERON PO IBA DYAN N MAY QUESTION ABOUT GETTING A VISA TPOS YUNG HUBBY OR BF NILA AY US CITIZEN,BKA PWEDE KO PO KAYONG MATULUNGAN:)I’VE BEEN IN KOREA FOR FEW YEARS NA SO MEDYO MAY ALAM PO ABOUT IT..THANK U
Hi,
bka pwede mo nman ako bgyan ng idea. 1st time pa lang aalis ng pinas at South Korea pa. US Citizen yung fren ko and dun xa na assign.
Hi Jorjie! Eto yung visa requirements:
https://old.buhaykorea.com/south-korea-tourist-visa-filipinos/
Pag nakumpleto mo documents mo, punta ka na ng Embassy at mag-apply na ng visa
hi miss betchay,
Thank u s site mo at ang dami nyo pong natulungan,if there’s any one have question about s pg kuha ng visa but their hubby or bf is US citizen,ask lng po kayo s king bka matulungan ko po kayo,im married kc a US soldier so medyo may alam po ako about how to get visa going to korea..thank u
good day poh
hello po ms betchay,
your site is very helpful for people like me..i was going through the thread and im grateful to find a lot of important info..i just noticed that there weren’t much posts recently and so i wonder if there are modifications in the requirements of the embassy..im planning to file my visa application after a week but im hesitant about my bank cert since i only have 93k bal there..i’ve read from some blogs and even here that the amount doesn’t really matter but the stability of the income..what can u advice me on this? is this enough? thanks in advance
Hi US soldier,,
I think 90 days is enough for u guys to get married in korea as long as u guys all have the documents go can go to philippine embassy then if u already married u can get her a sofa visa…
Good day
Maam just wanna ask if i can still get a visa going to korea,i was married to korean man before 2002,after 6yrs i came back home here in philippines and did not able go back to korea for some reasons regarding my family untill my husband and i stop communicating,its been 2yrs now that i never have a contct with my husband in korea and i canot go back there anymore with my visa because i have the F2 visa only.that time the immigration only given me 5months reentry.what shall i do now i really wanna go back to korea as soon as i can and look for my husband and if he dont want me anymore i will file a divorce so i can marry again.we got married here in philippines.pls give me an advice how to get thru this.thanks in advance..
Hi ms. betchay,
Good day po! Me and my co-lions club members ay pupunta ng Busan this june, bale mga 4 kami lahat to join an international convention sa lions club. Mga 7 days lang yun. We are both working and so far, ok lang ang requirements namin. My question is since june 22 pa kami pupunta, when do u think is the right time na mag apply kami? needed ba talaga ang personal appearance? by the way, we are from Iligan city.
Thank you po.
Hi Yenyen! Three months ang validity ng visa so April ang pinaka-maaga na mag-apply kayo. Kahit late May mas okay.
Sherlyn February 22, 2012 at 7:40 am
Hi! Ms. Betchay,
I use to post questions here and of course received good and helpful answers. Now I got another question hehehe regarding this—> [Those that had come into Korea more than 2 times without record of illegal stay]
– Document which proves the purpose of entry
– Documents related with the invitees(I.D card)
I’ve been to Korea and have stayed there for almost 2 years, I was with my Canadian hubby and he was working there as an English teacher. Anyway, I’m planning to go back there. I just wanna know the exact documents that they will need from me as a proof that I really have been there?
Well, I’ve stayed there for almost 2 years. I kept extending my stay there, every time my visa expires. .
And what kind of I.D card will I need to show or pass to them by the way?
Thanks! Ms. Betchay
Sherlyn
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998 Betchay February 22, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Hi Sherlyn! Are you in the Philippines? Or are you in Canada?
REPLY
999 Sherlyn February 24, 2012 at 1:47 am
Yes! Ms. Betchay, I’m in the Philippines.
Thanks!
Sherlyn
hi ma’am betchay!
been reading the forum this morning…
my husband works as a seaman for a cruise ship na korea-japan ang route…he said that they have a free cruise for family and relatives bsta sa busan kami sasakay…may i ask what should i do? i have no itr and coe…
Hi Akira! Eto yung requirements:
FOR SEAMAN’S WIFE (TO JOIN HUSBAND IN KOREA)
– Copy of Marriage Certificate
– Copy of Husband’s Passport (first page)
– Copy of Husband’s Employment Contract
– Guarantee Letter from the Philippine Agent
– Copy of Guarantee Letter from the Korean Agent
– Personal Bank Certificate (original)
hi Betchay, I am a Filipino working here in Korea with my Filipino husband both holding an E-6 Visa Valid til Dec.12,2012. Our 8 year old daughter would like to visit us here and so excited to see Korea. Are we eligible to invite her to come here? How would it be possible for her to come here for she really wants to spend time with us here in Korea. It.s been a year that we havent seen each other, and since it is school break she wants to spend her vacation here with us. as well as celebrate her 8th birthday here.
Can i apply for Visa Issuance here in Korea for my daughter? If Yes, What are the requirements, How and where? If No, what are the other ways and alternatives? Is my Employer/Promoter be eligible on inviting here since we are under his company? Please help us, and give us the best way possible. Thank you very much!!!
Hi May! I’m not really sure because she’ll come here as a tourist right? It’s best to call 1345 (Immigration Hotline in Korea) and ask them if it’s possible to apply for her visa here.
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hi miss betchay,gusto ko pong mag aaply ng tourist visa pero some of the requirements ay d ko kaya magkaroon like itr and coe..so nag ask po ako sa isang tao para magpalakad sknla papel para mkumpleto ko ung requiremnts to apply a tourist visa..ok lng po ba ung ginawa ko?and ok lng ba na cla na rin ang mag submit ng mga requirements ko sa embassy?ganon kc po ung sbi nila skin..sa releasing na lng daw po ako magaapearance.
hi ms.betchay,
im kris
im planning to go Korea next moth as a tourist visa, i have a any business permit,,
can you give a an advice ,,before i go to Korean embassy. ..para makuha din ako ng visa..
thank you so much and more power…
meron kong tourist visa sa korea ,puede b akong magapply sa u.s embassy habang tourista ako sa korea .isa akong business woman
Hi Ms. Betchay.
Me and my sisters are planning to visit korea this summer. Kasama naman po yung dad namin. Ask ko lang po kasi I graduated last year pa po and hindi pa po nag w-work. Ano po kayang documents ang pwedeng ipresent? Meron po Business yung dad ko. And yung dad ko po ang gagastos for the whole trip. Pwede po ba kaya yung sa dad ko yung isubmit?
BTW, yung dad ko po is my VISA from France, Germany etc. which I think madali na sya makakakuha ng visa. Panu po kaya ako?
Oo, pwede yung mga financial documents ng dad ninyo. Basta kailangan mapatunayan na wala kayong balak mag-overstay.
Hi Ms Betchay, this is Jake, I am planning to go to Korea, Is it possible for me to apply for a job in Korea having only the tourist visa???, then after the application I will apply for working visa?, is it possible?, ..thanks
helllo betchay
amerikano kc yung fiance ko, pabalik na sya uli ng pilipinas para magbakasyon..pero gusto nya sana ako isama papunta korea para dalawin yung anak nya dun ng mga ilang araw lang.
nasa air force kc anak nya.
next month mag ta transfer na yung anak nya sa korea..
tulong naman..ano ba lahat kailangan ko..
paki send na lang sa e-mail ko ha? salamat.
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Your blog helps me a lot when I do some research for visa application. I ve got my visa approved last monday. My friend in the province want also to apply a tourist visa thru me, Is it possible to file a visa in her behalf?what would be the requirements?Thnaks a lot!
Hello Ms Betchay, My korean bestfriend wants to invite me in Korea. What does he need to do? What do I need to do?
I’m an Electronics Engineer/ ESL teacher. Is it possible to pass my resume there while I’m touring around?
I can read, write and speak in Korean.
I hope for your reply. Thanks!
hi I just wanna ask what is the basic requirements for tourist visa I just want to tour in Korea.
hi betchay please answer me I’m really confused about the tourist visa my friend invited me..
hello po..anu po ba meaning ng 68-(1) i was working in korea before and i stayed there for 1 yr and 5 months pro ung visa ko is good for 1 yr lng hinde na kc inextend ng boss ko dapit kc 2 yrs yun,sooo prang over stay na ako nun ng 5 months,pro kusa akng umuwi at may amnesty din nun,i wna know if i can still go back in korea for work?
pls reply po i really need ur help
tanks
Hi! pra po dun sa nagta2nong about dun sa meaning ng 68-(1)..meaning po nun is un nga nag overstay k sa Korea..pro nag voluntarily exit ka. Ibg sbhin u r not deported and u stil have a chance to go back here. But it will take 2 years yta b4 k mkbalik. Aq ksi nag overstay din aq dti dito sa Korea. Gnyan dn linagay sa passport ko. Worried dn aq noon eh ksi kala q hndi nq mkkblik d2. Pro awa ng Diyos nkbalik nmn aq. Nkpg aswa aq ng Korean kya mdali aq nkbalik..
hello thanks po sa reply..
if babalik ako dun sa korea ok lng ba if yung passpsort ko prin ang gagamitin ko,ung may tatak na 68-(1) ?
hello po..anu po ba meaning ng 68-(1) i was working in korea before and i stayed there for 1 yr and 5 months pro ung visa ko is good for 1 yr lng hinde na kc inextend ng boss ko dapit kc 2 yrs yun,sooo prang over stay na ako nun ng 5 months,pro kusa akng umuwi at may amnesty din nun,i wna know if i can still go back in korea for work?
pls reply po i really need ur help
thanks
nais ko po sn mgtanong kng pno k po mapa2punta d2 ang bayaw ko po ..?at ano po ang mga kylngn n papeles ng bayaw po ,kc gusto k po cya makapunta d2 pra mghanap ng trabaho nya at ano visa ang dapat nya kunin?sna nmn po matulungn nyo ako …marameng salamat po sa inyo!
Good day Ms. Betchay. Ask ko lang po kung may bearing ung first denial ko ng tourist visa kung mgrreapply ako this coming june? and kung ung same invitor prn oo wth dffrent purpose naman ok lng ba un?thank uyou po.
ms betchay we also want to visit korea for only 4 days…(my couz and I)….i am employed but with no ITR…but have a bank account and employment certif…my couz is nag-aaral pa…but well supported financially…questions:
1. magkanu dapat laman bank account ko?
2. how to make a letter stating your reason why u don’t have itr..sample pls….any draft….and kailangan ba ipanotarized?
3. what are the docs needed for my couz…since nag-aaral pa xa
4. what if my couz mother do not have an ITR also but can provide other docs proving na kaya nya supportahan anak nya..pwd ba?
pls..i need your reply asap…..we are planning to go before the start of new school year..we don’t have any plan to stay longer..my couz only wishes to visit the famous palace and parks in korea and she wants me to come with her…
hi miss Betchay,
i’m a medical practitioner in one of the private hospitals here in cebu. my sister’s in korea, taking up her masteral degree..i wanted to surprise visit her on her bday. i was at the travelling agency today with all the requirements that i got, but then the agent won’t accept my papers kasi daw wala akong assets like a house or a car loan..at sure daw sila nah made-deny lang daw yung visa application ko. totoo hu bah nah pag employee eh dapat my invitation letter atsaka gazillion assets??
not true….. my OB came and visit korea last april 1-5…. she applied through travel agency…
ms lala…. i came from cebu too…. in my case, i am 23 years old,student and i have my own bank account. i applied last april 1 and got my visa last april 12 and now im in korea!
all i presented was my
1.personal bank certificate with a savings of 80 thou
2.my father’s employment certificate
3.my father’s ITR
4.my school certificate
5.school ID
6.invitation letter from my korean invitor(notarized)
7.photocopy of passport of my korean invitor
8.my birth certificate
thats all and ive got the 59 day visa
Enjoy your vacation! Thanks for sharing ;p
Hey Krys,
did you go thru an agency for this? how much? Its a good thing di na pala needed ang NBI clearance kasi sobrang hassle mag renew..
Im going to Seoul this Oct.
good day ms. betch!
my friends and i are planning to tour seoul this summer. we’re all still students so we’re applying student visa. however, wala po kaming adult na kasama. we’ve already bought a ticket and were staying there for 5 days. we’re all above legal age naman din po. i just wanna know if our chances of getting a visa are slim.
hi ms. betch!
my friends and i are hopefully visiting seoul on june for 5 days. we’re all still students so we’re applying for student visa. ang problem lang po is wala kaming adult na kasama. are our chances of getting a visa slim? thank you!
Hi Ms. Betchay,
I would be applying for a Korean Tourist Visa this coming week and I would like to verify what should be included/stated in the Employment Certificate.
Thanks!
hi,miss betchay!
nagtourist ako last nov 2011,sa korea and umuwi ako nung jan 2012,hindi sinasadya nag over stay ako almost 2 weeks, its a mistake nalaman ko lang na ovr stay ako nung nasa airport.im just worried kc baka d na ako makabalik ulit,sobrang gusto ko kc magbakasyon dun at madami ako friends,infact my magiinvite ulit saken for wedding ng friend ko dis coming july,..possible kaya mabigyan ulit ako ng visa? since 6 months after palang ako mul nung umuwi? please give me an advice…tnx
kyla
Hi kyla! The only way for you to know is to apply for the visa. Usually, pag nag-overstay ka hindi ka bibigyan ng visa until 3 or 5 years later.
helo ms.betchay.
ask lng po madali lng po mag apply nang visa para sa baby ko.?papa nya korean.d2 kami ikinasal sa pinas..tq
Hi Sol! Kung legal kayong kasal ng asawa mong Korean at recognized ng tatay niya ang anak mo, siya na mismo magpa-register sa bata as Korean citizen. So dual citizen siya.
hi Ms. betchay
how to get visa in my case i have korean baby and same surname of his korean father but we are not married we just wanted to visit there in korea and no longer to stay what type of visa shall i apply?
Hi Aby! You should apply for a tourist visa since you are not married.
di po kasi cxa pinanganak at bininyagan at pati rehistro dito din pero same surname niya un tatay nya, if ever po meron b kayong agency regarding sa mga nag aaply for tourist in korea?
Kahit na gamit ng anak mo ang surname ng tatay niya, tourist visa pa rin ang aaplyan mo. Ang requirements ay nasa link sa taas na “Korean Visa for Filipinos”
in my case only C-3 visa lang pede ko applyan diba?
i’m sorry i was really confused where is the exact visa requirements for the tourist visa only on your site can u just give an exact requirements because a lot of types here please
please its my first time to apply so i dont have any information to apply visa i went korean embassy today no one can give me a in fo what process i have to do just they said the available visa they release is for a married to korean or to a business visa.
Hi Aby! Please check the link “Korean Visas for Filipinos” at the top.
dear betchay…
gud evening to u…my brother in law i married to a filipina last april 2011…. we don’ t know why until now they did give her a visa since she applied last year.. when she go to the korean embassy to inquire about her application they always say to wait for their call but until now they didn’t call her… she already passed all the aplications… the girl already loose hope… do you have any idea why until know they didn’t give her a spouse visa… my brother in law have a bad bank credit here in korea… is that one of the reason? i hope they will call us us or tell the girl if their is a problem about her application… while waiting her spouse visa, can her husband invite her for a short time stay here in korea.. if in case what are the requirements…. pls response me through email… thanks…
Hi Mercedes! I’m sorry but I don’t know what the problem is. If her application is with the Embassy, her passport is with them right? So I’m not sure how she could apply for a tourist visa in that case.
Hi, Ms. Betchay!
Our cousin (currently based in HK) is getting married to his girlfriend (korean currently based in Hk) in Korea. They invited us to attend to their wedding (me and my niece).
We are planning to stay there for 8 days so we can also visit other wonderful places.
Is it more possible to have our VISA approved if we indicate in purpose of visit that we are attending a wedding ? Or is it better just to write we want to have a vacation in korea?
I’m thinking that the embassy might require us to submit more documents if we indicate there that we will be attending a wedding.
Thank you
Hi Grace! If you’re going to attend the wedding, you might have to support your application with an invitation (wedding) and a letter from the bride. I can’t say which is the best way for your visa to be approved. It’s up to the consul’s discretion. If I were in your shoes, I’d write that I’m going to attend the wedding and spend time for a vacation at the same time.
hi maam.. ask ko lang po.. yung bf ko po kasi stationed siya sa osan air base.. ano ano po ba need na documents na ippresent to have a tourist visa? invitation letter po ba will really help? and as of now kasi wala naman ako work.. but i’ve been to saudi. dubai and singapore… need rin po ba ng show money? wala rin po kasi ako ITR since overseas ang work ko previously? and if may show money how much kaya? and if ever na wala naman ako isshow money.. magiging sufficient po ba na ang ippresent ko lang ay invitation letter from the airbase? thanks po maam..
Hello!
Andami kong nabasa sa blog mo and it is all very helpful.I hope you can help me in my situation.I am 18 years old and living with my boyfriend here in the Philippines.He’s an Australian.He moved to the Philippines to be with me while I’m finishing my studies.By July I will graduate and we are planning to go to other countries and we would love to visit South Korea.He’s also planning to work there as an English Teacher.He wants me to go there with him and I like it too kahit na hindi na ako magwork.But the thing is.,we want to know how long can I stay in South Korea with a tourist Visa and If i can extend it and the requirements as well.I really hope you can help me.
God Bless.,
sincerely.,
Lara of Mandaluyong Philippines.
hi good day po… so my fiance and I are getting married in June here in Philippines, he is a US army stationed in Korea,and he will be here on June 10- July 9, 2012..so.. I just want to ask if I can go with him when he go back to Korea on July?what will I do for me to go with him?what is the easy way for me to go with him in Korea? please help… coz I really want to be with my husband after we marry, coz he will going back to US next year..
pano po ba makakuha ng tourist visa like ko mag tourist sa korea po mam betchay?
Hello Miss Betchay! I am currently teaching in Thailand and we got a ticket for a 3-day vacation in Korea on October. I just want to ask if it is possible for us to process our tourist visa here in Thailand. But my concern is that our port of departure going to Korea on October is NAIA since the route of our flight is Bangkok-Manila-Korea-Manila-Bangkok. However, we couldn’t go to the Philippines weeks earlier than our flight to Korea in order to process the visa there since we still have classes by that time. I just want to ask if it is possible for us to process our tourist visa here in Thailand, despite that fact that our port of departure is Manila. Thanks!
nope you can’t.
Hi Aura! I guess we’ve got the same question being asked from Miss betchay! Are you currently staying here in Thailand? Message me back please!.
Thanks!
hello ms. betchay, im jude cruz. I would just like to ask something about visas. My family is planning to have a 5 -day tour in korea by February of 2013, there will be 5 adults, 3 teenagers and 1 kid.I would like to know what are the requirements for these 4 children. And do i need to bring everyone or I could just apply for the rest of the family?
Thank you very much in advance.
God bless.
betchay, thanks got my tourist visa. korea here I come. but only for three days.
thanks betchay, i got my visa, korea here I come. but only for 3 days the most.
Enjoy your trip!
Hi Miss Betchay!
I am legally working and living in Thailand for 3 years. Two of my friends will get married at the same month and I will be their maid of honor during their wedding. My first friend will get married in the Philippines and the second one will get married in Korea. In that case, where shall I apply for my visa going to Korea? Will it be here in Thailand or there in the Philippines? And what are the requirements that I will be needing? ( invitation letter, wedding invitation card, will these be necessary?).. Hoping to hear you the soonest! Thank you and God bless!~~
Hi Ariane! It’s best to ask the Korean Embassy in Thailand if they would process your application for a visa.
panu po ako makakakuha ng tourist visa..? ung gf q po kc nasa korea i want to go there po.. thank you ano p0h mga dapat niang gawin..? at anu mga kelangan..?
Hi Rain! Paki-check yung link sa ‘taas na “Korean Visa for Filipinos”. Thanks ;p
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Ask ko lang po if end of june ako kukuha ng visa tapos 3rd week ng july yung nabili kong ticket, aabot ba yung visa ko? And if unemployed ano dapat dalhin sa korean embassy? Thanks po
Hi Garet! Pwede naman, aabot kung tatanggapin ng Korean Embassy ang application mo. Kasi kung hindi kumpleto dokumento mo ibabalik nila application mo. Mas maganda na ang mag-apply ng mas maaga ng konti. Kung unemployed, depende sa sitwasyon mo. Estudyante ka ba? Housewife?
hello miss betchay im kc. im upset po kasi nadenied ako last may 17. i have na my ticket but unfortunately denied nga po ako. im still confuse kung bakit po. i submitted my bus. permit, dti, itr and bank certificate worth 80k. i dont have coe kasi wala naman ako work. and di ko na po pinasa ung sa lto reg. with my auto kasi akala ko ok na ung mga requirements ko. sa tingin nyo po bakit ako nadeny??? thank you po
hello miss betchay im kc. im upset po kasi nadenied ako last may 17. i have na my ticket but unfortunately denied nga po ako. im still confuse kung bakit po. i submitted my bus. permit, dti, itr and bank certificate worth 80k. i dont have coe kasi wala naman ako work. and di ko na po pinasa ung sa lto reg. with my auto kasi akala ko ok na ung mga requirements ko. sa tingin nyo po bakit ako nadeny??? thank you po….
Hi KC Anne! Ang consul lang ang makakasagot sa tanong mo. Simply because na-deny din ako before kahit sa tingin ko ay okay naman ang mga papeles ko ;p
anne thank you for replying… if mag aapply din ba ako with the same documents after six months madeny kaya ulit ako. para kasing takot na ako.
My finacee is living in Cebu. We applied for a tourist visa with plans of getting married here in Korea and then applying for a spousal visa afterwards. She did not give them the additional documents I told her to submit and that could be why she was denied. I was able to speak to one person at the embassy about this. They shocked me when they said even if we got married in the PI and filed a spousal visa for Korea she could not file for 6 months. Is this true for even a spousal visa?
You’re not a Korean national, right? If that’s so, you could get married in the Philippines and assist her in applying for a tourist visa. Once you’re in Korea, you could apply for the F-3 visa for dependents. That would also depend on the visa you have now. The F-3 visa is renewable every year.
hi betchay,iniinvite po ko ng bf kung korean sa korea,kso po wla po kong itr and coe,.my statement of bank account po ko,and also he will provide all pag asa korea nku..anu po ba ang pwede kung gwin and sya rin po,.pra maaprubahan po ang visa ko..ito rin po ang first travel ko f ever..please im looking for your answer..god bless!
hi~betchay^^ininvite po ko ng bf ko na korean sa korea,the problem is i dont have itr and coe,but i have statement of account ang also he will provide all if ever nsa korea nku..anu po ba pwede kung gawin at sya rin po..gusto po talaga nmin makarating ako ng korea..pls help me!!god bless
Hi http://www.buhaykorea.com,
PLEASE HELP ME…T_T
Here’s my problem…
Is there any way I can acquire a korean visa if I’m a work from home employee. I don’t have a complete requirements for the kr visa, like ITR SSS ID etc. But I do have a full time job(homebased) and my employer is based in Canada. What should I do??? I already got a plane ticket and the flight is in Novemeber this year.
Do you know any people who has situation like mine and did get a korean visa?
any suggestions?..T_T
Hi ,
PLEASE HELP ME…T_T
Here’s my problem…
Is there any way I can acquire a korean visa if I’m a work from home employee. I don’t have a complete requirements for the kr visa, like ITR SSS ID etc. But I do have a full time job(homebased) and my employer is based in Canada. What should I do??? I already got a plane ticket and the flight is in Novemeber this year.
Do you know any people who has situation like mine and did get a korean visa?
any suggestions?..T_T
Hello karen, i just want to share my experience, for you to have some ideas. the KE will require those papers, but there are other ways, if you have land titles, car registrations and credit card with platinum, and did you travel a lot to other countries? that will help.
Hi Kim, thanks for the ideas..appreciate it, but Only I have went few times na sa Taiwan and once in Hong Kong. Hope it will be help. THANKS!!
BTW would it be also helpful if I write a letter too? stating why I want to travel there and why I don’t have those docus like ITR etc?
hello karen, welcome always. thats good that you have travel experience. The secret in applying any visa, is you let them do their job and we will submit everything for them to figure out, giving them explanation does not help, just include everything you have. i don’t have ITR when i apply, but still they approve.
is the ITR the only requirement you didn’t have? what did you replace it with then?… Apparently having an SSS ID will took almost a year or two, so I will not have that either on my requirement.
yes, i have a different status because am on a religious group, so i don’t have to produce any ITR as we are exempted, but i have to produce papers that i do work on a church.
what papers do you have now? lets see if you can work on that.
I only have bank certificate, I’m planning on getting SSS number this week (if it will help). also I’ll request a COE on the company I work in Canada, but I don’t have a Company ID. Do you think it will help if I include my remittance receipts that I got as a proof I have income?
SSS will not be needed, your COE is needful and the payslips. just remember, this two things, be honest and let them do their job. just leave it to them as to how they will figure out your papers. if you have ticket on nov better apply by aug, coz its only 3 months valid.
Yes, we will be applying by august.
Actually ipapalakad lang namin ung papers sa agency. Thank you Kim for the advice and help. 
Hopefully iapprove nila ako. Ako lang kasi ganito ang situation sa mga kasama ko papuntang korea. hahahay
hope for the best karen, hope you visit korea also, just want to ask what airline you purchased your tickets? and how much each person? let me know.
it’s cebu pacific, we got the piso fare promo for 4,500php per person.. thanks again Kim!
welcome, hoping the best for you. I tried Pan Pacific, since am from cagayan de oro, abigail fu was the one who takes care of my visas.
hi kim,
I finally got my approved visa for korea! haha I just wanted to share. Also regarding my issue that I don’t have the ITR yet. I submitted a letter, explaining the reason why, and they accepted it. I also did include the payslips I had.
Thanks Kim for some good advice!
hello karen, glad to hear about it, you will enjoy your trip, being honest pays. hehehehe ban gap sumnida. nice to meet you.
hello po sa inyong lahat!,..pwede ko po ba malaman kung pwede pa bumalik ng korea kung natatakan na ng 68(1) ang passport nung umuwi ako dec 11,2010…??? ngoverstay po kc ako sa korea for 1 yr then i decided to voluntarily went back to phil,..gusto ko lang po malaman if i still have a possibility to work or tour in korea,..thank u po sa inyo, God bless and more power!,..
hi jennifer! after 3 years kung nagbayad ka ng penalty and after 5 years kung hindi ka nagbayad… as for the possibility of work, sa EPS hindi pwede na may record ng pag-overstay
ngtatrabaho po mr ko don construction worker..gusto kopo xa bisitahin don.
hi po ..ask ko lng po if how to get visa,,gusto po ksi ng boyfriend ko dun na aq tumira anu po nga requirments na kakailanganin ..tska po wla ako trbho .pero my savings namn..sana po my sumgot sa tanung ko gsto ko na po ksi mkapunta don..salamat po
Hi Winsie! Ano nationality ng boyfriend mo? Kung Korean siya, makakatira ka rito kung pakakasalan ka. Kung non-Korean naman siya, pwede ka mag-apply ng tourist visa para makapunta ka rito. Maximum of 3 months lang ang tourist visa para sa Filipino.
mam betchay…..sana po masagot ang tanong ko,,plano kopo bisitahin ang mr ko sa korea,,sa dec., pero dkopo muna sasabihin sa knya para masurprise xa,..gusto ko dn po mkapunta don para mkapasyal,,,ano pa po ba ang mga kylangan kong requirements para mkakuha ako ng tourist visa…housewife lng po ako..pwede po ba na bank certificate ko ang ipasa,,,tas ung itr po at COE eh bka hnd ko mhingi sa knya..ano po kaya ang pwede kung gawin?..my posibilidad po ba na mbigyan ako ng tourist visa?
hi ms betchay mgaaply po ko ng tourist visa in korea kaya lng po bank certificate lng po un meron ko..puwede po b ko makaalis kht wla ko employment certificate at ITR..? atska po puwede po banng maextend un visa ko as tourist kung mgpapakasal ko sa koreano kc po ayaw niya umuwi ng pilipinas para d2 kame mgpakasal sobrang busy po niya s work..next mon kelangan makapunta n me korea.. maari po ba maging marriage visa un tourist visa ko.. baka po hindi nko makAuwi ng pinas legal po b un? please help me paki sagot nmn po thank u po..
hi, me and my friend will tour on korea. what are the basic requirements for applying. thanks!
sana po masagot po ulit ang mga tanong ko,,tnx po ulit
mam pano nga pala kung ung bank certificate lng po ang kulang ng mr ko,,kc wala po xa non,,ako lng po meron,,pwede po ba un?///akin ang gamitin?
hello po ms betchay…my husband is working in south korea gusto ko po sana magbakasyon sa korea for 1 week nabasa ko po sa mga requirement na kailangan ipasa sa KE ang hotel reservation at itinerary?
Ano nationality ng husband mo at anong visa niya?
hello po i just want to ask lang po sana this year ilang days po ang process ng visa para sa spouse visa sa korea nagwowowry po kase ang husband ko na 15days working days masyado po ata matagal totoo po ba un?sana po matulungan nyo ako sa tanong ko thank you po and godbless…
Hi Ms.Betchay.
Good day,
Ask q lang sana kc seafarer po aq last Nov 2011 po aq dumating.hindi na po aq sumampa ask q lang po qng paano aq mag apply ng tourist Visa ala po aq Itr and hindi na po aq sumasampa.tnx.
hello.. Just want to ask with regards to application of my visa. I’m currently unemployed but i have an invitation letter from my friend in korea with her passport (photocopy). You think it’s enough for the requirements?
hi po miss betchay! nasa korea po ako ngayon..US army ang asawa ko..gusto ko po sana papuntahin ang nanay ko at kapatid kong babae dito..nakita ko na po yung requirements para sa nanay ko at madali lang ayusin..yung sa kapatid ko, ano po ba ang magiging requirements niya? unemployed po siya ngayon at wala rin naman siyang savings account.. tourist visa po ang aaplayan nilang dalawa..salamat po!
Hi Joy! Kung unemployed siya, kagaya lang ng requirements sa mother mo. At certificate of tax exemption sa BIR, as proof na wala siyang work.
hello… would you mind to explain about the invitation?? what do you mean by original invitation letter in korea??
hello po,.. nag overstayed po ako sa korea, kusa po ako umuwi nung dec 2010, meron po ako tatak na 68(1) sa passport ko,..ano po ba ang penalty nung 68(1)? pwede pa po ba ako makabalik ng korea para magtrabaho ulit?? pls po kailangan ko po malaman ang sagot!..thank u so much po! God bless and more power!
â– Article 68 (Departure Order)
(1) The head of the office or branch office, or the head of the foreigner internment camp may
order any foreigner falling under any of the following subparagraphs to depart from the Republic
of Korea:
1. A person who is deemed to fall under any of subparagraphs of Article 46 (1), but desires to
depart voluntarily at his/her own expenses;
2. A person who has received a recommendation of departure under Article 67, but fails to comply
with it;
3. A person whose various permissions granted under this Act are revoked pursuant to Article 89;
3-2. A person who is deemed proper to be deported after being fined for negligence under Article
100 (1) through (3); or
4. A person, against whom it is deemed proper to take measures requiring his/her departure after
a notification disposal being taken as prescribed in Article 102 (1).
(2) The head of the office or branch office or the head of the foreigner internment camp, upon
ordering a departure under paragraph (1), shall issue a written departure order.
(3) Upon issuing a written departure order as referred to in paragraph (2), the time-limit of
departure shall be determined under the conditions as prescribed by the Ordinance of the Ministry
of Justice, and restrictions on residence and other necessary conditions may be imposed.
(4) The head of the office or branch office, or the head of the foreigner internment camp may
issue without delay a written deportation order to a person who fails to depart from the Republic
of Korea by the designated time-limit even after receiving the departure order, or who violates
the conditions imposed under paragraph (3).
hello po miss betchay..
gusto ko po sna sumama sa hubby ko sa korea for tour,nanggaling na po kc ako dun last feb to april 15 2012..nkapunta ako dun dahil sa invitation letter ng brother in law kong korean..at single po ako dun sa passport ko..possible po bang mkpag tour ako dun wd my husbnd?at anu nmn po ung mga dapat ma submit na papers?qualified kya ako khit housewife lng ako?tnxpo ang god bless
hi rochelle! no problem naman kung housewife ka… pwede mo gamitin mga documents ng hubby mo like COE niya, ITR at bank certificate niya at syempre marriage certificate ninyo
miss betchay salamat po sa mabilis na pag reply…malaking tulong po ang isang tulad nyo GODBLESS
miss betchay tnx po sa info dagdag ko lng kahit po ba di ko na baguhin ung civil status ko sa passport?kc nung kumuha po ako single po ung nilagay ko kahit kasal nmn ako…pero about nmn po sa document kumpleto nmn kmi..at ask ko lng din po my limit po ba ung pag invite?kc nga po galing ako dun nung last april.ilang years po ung pagitan bgo pwede kna ulit ma invite?tnx po and god bless always
hi po Ms. Betchay! OFW po kasi ako sa Saudi Arabia, ask ko lng about sa Certificate of Employment ko, pwede bang i present ang OEC? (Overseas Employment Certificate) kasi parang resibo lang ang itsura nun. Pwede po ba yon??? thanks!!!
Yes, basta proof ng employment.
hello po.sino po may idea kung ano visa kukunin ko?kc my friend is a korean magpapadala xa sakin ng invitation to visit him doon.for only maybe 1 week. and what are the documents i need to prepare?wala kasi akong work so i can’t provide any itr. ung sa bank certificate panu po kukunin un?cenxa na wala kc tlga aq idea..
do i have to open an account sa bank?kasi meron lang aq cash card lang ng bdo e. please help.. any one can help me? thanks
hi everyone, im mitch i just want to know if i can get a Korean visa coz i dont have work yet. My korean boyfriend wants me to visit him in Korea. i only have 20k in my bank account… do you think the korean embassy will grant me a visa if i will just stay there for 3 months ? he asked me to be there this year.
thanks for the reply and God speed…
i wanna ask if i can go to korea as a tourist for about a week ,do i need to apply tourist visa here,im here in japan and married with japanese but not yet permanent..is it posible to go there without aplying korean visa?
thankyou very much…
hello po…what is that easy way to get a korean visa??
i hope u can help me…
hi ms.Betchay plan naming nitong april magbakasyon sa sk kasama ang bf kong korean.andto kasi xa sa pinas ngaun so mas makakatulong ba kung kasama ko xa pumunta sa korean embassy.or hingi na lng ako ng invitation letter from him at kung pwede b na dto sa pinas ipanotarized ung letter of invitation. and resigned na ako sa work ko pero may certificate of employment ako ok lng poh ba un…anyway kasama din namin ung kuya nya papanta ng korea dto kc cla ngwowork sa pinas ngaun 10 days lng nmn ung bakasyon namin…sana poh mabgyan nu ako ng advice.kung pwede po email nu na lng po sakin,ysunhee@ymail.com…..thanks poh
hi!
I want to visit osan Korea. my american BF US army based there, I want to visit him. he’s willing to spend for everything. but am not really sure what requirements do I need to prepare. I have passport. do I need an invitation letter from him? if so, how does it looks like? cuz he doesn’t know about it. pls help me, how to get all this F requirements. I want to see him soon! thanks alot.
good day!
I have just started working and i don’t have a lot of savings yet… so can i used somebody’s bank statement instead of mine? or should i just ask my relatives to transfer a certain amount of money to my account? thanks!
Good day,
I would like to ask the information about the tourist visa for C3. I have a british boyfriend that I left in Korea when I was in working there last November2013 to September2015. He was willing to invite me and pay all my expenses to have a vacation this coming Feb 5,2016(CHINESE New Year) or 1 month. I also have a bank account but is newly opened last October. I don’t know what is the exact requirements. I will look forward for your answer.
Thank you very much
Have a nice day
Hi to all A3 VISA and SOFA STAMP holder here! Just wanted to ask if I will fly to Philippines and come back to south korea with my A3 VISA and SOFA STAMP, does Philippine immigration would let me fly to korea or they want me to apply for a tourist Visa in the Philippines korean embassy? I’m so confuse.
Ms Betchay question po on filling out Korean visa application. I’m married for a year and 9 mos however my passport still holds my maiden and I have not yet updated my civil status on all of my documents. How should I fill out my application? Should I choose married or never married? Thank you for your help.