UPDATED: August 29, 2016 / Korean Visa for Filipinos
VISA APPLICATION PROCEDURE FROM KOREAN EMBASSY
VISA BULLETIN: AUGUST 8, 2016
VISA INFORMATION
Philippine passport holders who intend to visit or work in Korea are required to secure a visa at the Consular Office.
Visa classifications are as follows:
– Temporary Visitor’s Visa (Tourist/Business)
– Transit Visa for Seafarers
– Holders of Confirmation of Visa Issuance number from Korea’s Ministry of Justice.
Temporary Visitor’s Visa may be granted a regular period of stay for 59 days, and if requested, maximum period of stay for 90 days. Transit Visa for Seafarers is granted period of stay for 59 days. For those who have Confirmation of Visa Issuance number, the period of stay will depend on the approved length of stay from the Ministry of Justice in Korea.
For all those who wish to apply for a Korean visa, they must comply the list of requirements.
Required documents depend on the applicant’s occupation and purpose of visit to Korea.
VISA FEES
For Philippine Passport holders:
59 days (or less) stay in Korea — GRATIS
60 to 90 days stay in Korea — PHP1,800.00
More than 90 days stay in Korea (not applicable for tourist visa)
Single Entry — PHP2,700.00
Multiple Entry — PHP4,050.00
American Passport holders — PHP2,025.00
Foreign nationals in the Philippines applying for a tourist visa — PHP1,800.00
*Fees may differ for some nationalites
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
After completing the required documents, applicants may file their applications at the Consular Office from 8:30-11 am only, every Monday to Friday. This is on a first come, first serve basis. No appointment is needed. Representative may file the applications as long as the documents are complete. Frequent travellers who have previous tourist visits within 5 years to OECD member countries, those who have at least 2 tourist visits to Korea, and seafarers who plan to transit to Korea should apply at Window 3. Those who have no previous tourists visits within 5 years to OECD member countries, and holders of confirmation of visa issuance number must present their documents at Windows 1 or 2.
List of OECD member countries
http://www.oecd.org/about/membersandpartners/list-oecd-member-countries.htm
PROCESSING AND RELEASING
Processing takes 5 working days for first time travelers and 3 working days for frequent travelers. This may be extended though, depending on the Consul’s decision.
Releasing time is only from 1:30-4 pm.
Applicants, especially the First Time travelers, are advised to personally claim their visas. An interview with the Consul may be required before the result of the application is given. E-6 Applicants/Entertainers, must personally appear for an interview before the visa can be issued.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
For family applications, documents for proof of relationship is a must. (eg. Marriage Contact, Birth Certificate)
Family applications should be filed together at the same window, at the same time. Representative may file the visa applications of all family members.
Validity of visa is only 3 months from the issue date. Do not apply more than 3 months prior to the date of travel.
Visa exemptions are as follows:
- If using Philippine Official and Diplomatic Passport.
- If transiting only and going to the U.S., Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. But must not stay beyond 30 days and with confirmed onward ticket to the 3rd country.
- If the individual has been to Korea for four (4) times within the past two years with a C2 or C3 visa. Or has been to Korea for more than ten (10) times already.
- If Nationality is among the list of those exempted from securing a visa. For information, or list of these nationalities, you may visit the website.
http://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/en/info/popup/icis/VisaWaiver_pop.htm
for other visa information , you may also refer to this site:
http://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/main_kr.pt
For further inquiries or clarifications regarding visa matters, you may contact us at
Telephone Number +632 856-9210
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Applicants may file their applications at the Consular Office from 8:30-11 am only.
Releasing time is from 1:30-4 pm only.
For family applications, documents for proof of relationship is a must. (eg. Marriage Contact, Birth Certificate)
Family applications should be filed together at the same window, at the same time. Representative may file the visa applications of all family members.
Validity of visa is only 3 months from the issue date. Do not apply more than 3 months prior to the date of travel.
Visa processing takes 5 working days for first time travellers, and 3 working days for frequent travellers.
There is no expedite processing.
Apply for visa prior to purchasing your airline tickets since visa issuance is subject for approval of the consul in charge.
KOREAN VISA REQUIREMENTS
FOR EMPLOYEES
Tourist/Business Visa Requirements for Employees
1. Application Form
2. 1 piece 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 only)
6. Original Certificate of Employment
(must include applicant’s position, date hired, compensation, office address, HR landline number(cell-phone number is not allowed), HR e-mail address)
7. Original Personal Bank Certificate
(must include account type, current balance, account opening date, ADB)
8. Bank Statement
(original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months)
9. ITR(Income Tax Return) or Form 2316 Copy
10. Copy of PRC Card or IBP Card (If applicable only)
* If personally invited by Korean
. Invitation Letter
. Photocopy of invitor’s Passport or Identification Card
(authentication not required)
* If invited by Company in Korea
. Invitation Letter
. Photocopy of Korean Company Business Permit
(authentication not required)
* Frequent travellers who have travelled as tourist to OECD member countries within 5 years are exempted from submitting ITR.
FOR BUSINESSMEN
Tourist/Business Visa Requirements for Businessmen
1. Application Form
2. 1 piece 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 only)
6. Photocopy of Business Registration from SEC or DTI
7. Photocopy of Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit
8. Original Personal Bank Certificate
(must include account type, current balance, account opening date, ADB)
9. Bank Statement
(original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months)
10. Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316
11. Copy of PRC Card or IBP Card (If applicable only)
* If personally invited by Korean
. Invitation Letter
. Photocopy of invitor’s Passport or Identification Card
(authentication not required)
* If invited by Company in Korea
. Invitation Letter
. Photocopy of Korean Company Business Permit
(authentication not required)
* Frequent travellers who have travelled as tourist to OECD member countries within 5 years are exempted from submittiing ITR.
FOR STUDENTS WHO WILL TOUR KOREA
Tourist/Business Visa Requirements for Students
1. Application Form
2. 1 piece 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 only)
6. School Certificate (Original)
7. Copy of School ID
8. Copy of Birth Certificate
9. Parents’ Documents
– If employed: Employment Certificate Original [must include position, date hired, compensation, office address, HR landline number(cell-phone number is not allowed), HR e-mail address]
– If Self-employed: Business Registration from SEC or DTI (Copy), Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit(Copy)
– Original Bank Certificate [must include account type, current balance, account opening date, 6 months average balance (ADB)]
– Bank Statement (original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months)
– Copy of Income Tax Return(ITR)
– Copy of Nso Marriage Certificate
* If personally invited by Korean
. Invitation Lettter
. Photocopy of invitor’s Passport or Identification Card
(authentication not required)
* If invited by Company in Korea
. Invitation Letter
. Photocopy of Korean Company Business Permit
(authentication not required)
* Frequent travellers who have travelled as tourist to OECD member countries within 5 years are exempt from submitiing ITR.
FOR HOUSEWIVES/HOUSEHUSBANDS
Tourist/Business Visa Requirements for Housewives
1. Application Form
2. 1 piece 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 only)
6. Additional documents
– If husband is employed : Husband’s Employment Certificate Original [must include position, date hired, compensation, office address, HR landline number(cell-phone number is not allowed), HR e-mail address]
– If husband is self-employed : Business Registration from SEC or DTI (Copy), Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit(Copy)
– Original Personal or Husband’s Bank Certificate [must include account type, current balance, account opening date, 6 months average balance (ADB)]
– Personal or Husband’s Bank Statement (original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months)
– Husband’s Copy of Income Tax Return(ITR)
7. Copy of NSO Marriage Certificate
* If personally invited by Korean
. Invitation Lettter
. copy of invitor’s Passport or Identification Card
(authentication not required)
* If invited by Company in Korea
. Invitation Letter
. copy of Korean Company Business Permit
. copy of invitor’s Passport or Identification Card
(authentication not required)
* Frequent travellers who have travelled as tourist to OECD member countries within 5 years are exempted from submitting ITR.
Tourist/Business Visa Requirements for Retiree (Retired Senior Citizens)
- Application Form
- 1 piece of Passport size colored picture
- Original Passport (should be valid for more than 6months)
- Photocopy of Passport Bio-page (page 2)
- Original & Photocopy of valid visa/s and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years (If applicable only)
- Original Personal Bank Certificate
(must include account type, current balance, account opening date, ADB) - Bank Statement
(original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months) - Copy of Senior citizen’s ID
* If bank documents to be submitted are named to another family member, submit proof of relationship. (Ex. Copy of Marriage Contract for spouse, Birth Certificate for child, etc)
* If personally invited by Korean
. Invitation Letter
. Photocopy of invitor’s Passport or Identification Card
(authentication not required)
* If invited by Company in Korea
. Invitation Letter
. Photocopy of Korean Company Business Permit
(authentication not required)
* Frequent travellers who have travelled as tourist to OECD member countries within 5 years are exempted from submitting ITR.
FOR KOREAN’S SISTER/BROTHER-IN-LAW
FOR RELIGIOUS WORKERS
Visa Requirements for Religious Workers
1. Application Form
2. 1 piece 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 only)
6. Copy of Church SEC in the Philippines
7. Certification from Church Original
– If Employed: Embloyment Certificate Original [must include applicant’s position, date hired, compensation, office address, HR landline number(cell-phone number is not allowed), HR e-mail address] & Copy of ITR
– If Businessmen: Business Registration from SEC or DTI (Copy), Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit(Copy) & Copy of ITR
8. Personal Bank Certificate Original [must include account type, current balance, account opening date, 6 months average balance (ADB)]
9. Personal Bank Statement (original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months)
10. Invitation from Korea
– Copy of business permit of Korean church
– Invitation Letter
– Copy of invitor’s ID
* Frequent travellers who have travelled as tourist to OECD member countries within 5 years are exempted from submitting ITR.
FOR KOREAN’S PARENTS-IN-LAW
Korean’s Parents in Law
1. Application Form
2. 1pc. Passport size colored picture
3. Passport Original(6Mons. Vaild)
4. Copy of Passport First Page
5. Original & copy of valid visa and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years
6. Invitors'(Korean/Filipino) Korean Certificate of Marriage History (issued within 3months)
7. Invitors'(Korean/Filipino) NSO Marriage Certificate
8. Invitation letter from the Korean National
9. Copy of Korean & Filipino’s Passport First page (or valid ID)
*If Filipino in Korea changed name to Korean name, additional Basic Certificate(기본ì¦ëª…ì„œ) should be submitted
FOR STUDENTS WHO WILL STUDY IN KOREA
– Admission Letter from the University in Korea (original)
– Copy of Last School Record, e.g. Diploma and Transcript of Records
– Copy of Birth Certificate
– Employment Certificate (if employed)
– Bank Certificate (if the student doesn’t have full scholarship)
FOR SEAMAN/SEAFARERS
– Original Letter of Guarantee from the shipping company in the Philippines
– Copy of the Guarantee letter from Korea
– Copy of Korean Company Business Permit
– Copy of Seaman’s passport and seaman’s booklet
– Copy of E-receipt (from POEA)
– Copy of Employment Contract
– Copy of Medical Result
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)
FOR SPOUSE OF A U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL STATIONED IN KOREA
– Invitation Letter notarized in Korea (original)
– Photocopy of Invitor’s Military ID and/or passport photocopy of first page
– Photocopy of Military Order
– NSO Marriage Certificate (photocopy)
– USFK Form 166
– CFO Certificate
FOR CHILD/PARENTS WHOSE MOTHER/DAUGHTER IS MARRIED TO A U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL STATIONED IN KOREA
– Birth certificate (photocopy)
– Invitation Letter notarized in Korea (original)
– Invitor’s passport photocopy of first page
– Photocopy of Invitor’s Military ID and Military Order
– Mother’s passport photocopy
– Mother’s visa page photocopy
– NSO Marriage Certificate (photocopy)
FOR FILIPINO MARRIED TO FOREIGNER WHO IS WORKING IN KOREA
– Invitation letter from Husband’s company in Korea (original)
– Copy of husband’s passport
– Copy of husband’s alien registration card
– Copy of husband’s contract or certificate of employment
– Copy of marriage certificate
FOR SHORT TERM EMPLOYMENT VISA (IN SHIPYARD/SHIPBUILDING)
– Guarantee letter/invitation letter from Korea
– Shipbuilding contract between the buyer and the seller
– Dispatch letter from company
– Copy of employment contract
FOR APPLICANTS WHO HAVE A CONFIRMATION OF VISA ISSUANCE (CCVI) FROM THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE IN KOREA:
– Filled application form
– confirmation of visa issuance number
– 1 passport sized picture
– 2,250 pesos visa fee
– Employment contract (for E6 and F1 visa applicant or domestic helpers)
SHORT TERM MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA
- Qualified Applicants
- Applicants who have obtained a permanent residency in any OECD member countries (except Korea) or people who visited OECD member countries more than 2 times within the last 4 years, or people who visited Korea more than 4 times within the last 2 years.
– Required document: Original and photocopy of visiting records in the applicants’ passports (visa and arrival stamps)
– OECD member countries
2. Group Tour Guides who has traveled to Korea more than once for the last 2 years.
3. Philippine Government Officials
– Required document: Employment Certificate
4. High Rank Officials/employees of International Airline Companies to Korea
5. Applicants who earn more than $10,000 annually or has Platinum international credit card
– Required document: Official documents proving the financial status of the applicant and original and photocopy of platinum card
6. Applicants who are invited for contract and consultation by Korean public agencies in connection to resources and energy development
– Required document:Â Employment certificate, related contracts or guarantee letter from invitors
7. Applicants who are invited by the Korean Government to attend international forums, international conferences, international conventions.
– Employment certificate, Invitation letter
8. Executive or high ranking staff of a company that is listed in the  Philippine Stock Exchange market
– Business Permit or Employment Certificate, Individual ITR
9. Reporters, PD, journalists, news editors, etc. people who works in major company for more than one year
– Required document:Â Identification card and Employment certificate(the period of employment should be indicated), ITR
10. Professionals: i.e. lawyers, doctors, accountants, professors (PRC or IBP card holders)
– Required document: Â Employment Certificate, PRC ID copy or IBP copy
11. Popular celebrities, artists/athletes/writers who can be searched or viewed in Philippine major media websites
– Required document: A membership card or an ID, Media records or Records of concerned activity
12. Retired workers aged 55 years above who are receiving pensions of more than P20,000 monthly
– Required document: Any supporting document which proves he/she is a Pension receiver
13. People who obtained a two year college degree or bachelor’s degree, master’s and doctorate degree from Universities in Korea
– Required document: College diploma from Korea
14. Â Spouse, minor aged children and parents’ in law of a Korean national
– Required document: Korean couples marriage contract and Korean Marriage History
15. Spouse, children, parents and parents in law of multiple visa holders
– Multiple visa copy and proof of relationship documents, i.e, birth certificate, marriage certificate
APPLICANTS COULD BE ASKED TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS AS PER CONSUL’S EVALUATION.
ALL VISA APPLICATIONS ARE SUBJECT FOR APPROVAL.
REASONS FOR DENIAL (from the Korean Embassy website)
The reasons of the denial of visa application are as follows:
– Your passport is invalid;
– You are prohibited to enter Korea as per Korean Immigration law no.11 sec. 1 (Prohibition of Entry);
– Our record shows that you have previously violated the Korean law;
– You failed to submit the required document completely;
– The documents you have submitted cannot be verified;
– You failed to prove the purpose of entry to Korea;
– You failed to prove strong economic and family ties to the home country;
– Your inviter is not qualified to invite you;
– You failed to prove the relationship with your inviter.
※ In addition, the reasons of the denial of spouse visa application are as follows:
– You failed to give prima facie evidence of your marriage validity according to the
Philippine law and regulation;
– You failed to give the correct information about your spouse;
– You and your spouse failed to prove keeping a normal marital life.
The Korean Embassy in the Philippines is located at:
Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines
122 Upper McKinley Road
McKinley Town Center
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City 1634
And their contact numbers:
Phone number: 02-856-9210
Fax number: 02-856-9024
Extension numbers:
260 – for passport
240 – for family registration and other related documents
220 – Visa 1
230 – Visa 2
302 – Visa 3 (Filipino)
Office hours for visa application: 9AM to 11AM ONLY
Release of passport: 2PM to 4PM
Korean Embassy website: http://embassy_philippines.mofat.go.kr
Call the consular office at 856-9210 (Local no.302)
hi,
i, along with my bf, are supposed to go to korea in a few days. when we got our passports back last week from application of visa, he was denied while mine was approved. i already have a US visa, so i guess they cannot refuse me a korean visa. my bf’s requirements are complete, he has money in the bank, etc. we applied through an agent. we don’t even know why he was denied of his visa. question is, can we still appeal? what if he goes at the embassy himself, talk to the consul, and ask whatever documents they needed, you think this would work? sayang, we already have plane tickets, and all..
hi mitzie! i have a friend who was supposed to come here with her other friends… she already bought her ticket and they already made reservations… in the end she was denied a visa… so only her friends came here…
i’m not sure if you could appeal but who knows?
HI.Betchay tnt po ko dati sa korean 6months now po andito nako sa pinas sabi nila kapag may marriage certificate kana daw,ireport ko daw po sa kr imigration yun naging tnt ko.san po ba talaga pwede?ireport para mabigyan ng visa kung ikw ay kasal na sa korean?help naman po ah.tsaka sample naman ng interview sa pagkuha ng legal capacity?
hi miss betchay .. ask ko lang po may possibility po ba na maka balik po ako sa korea for tourist kc po nag run away po ako sa agency nmn kc di po maganda trabaho po nmn .. sa club ako pinasok .. sabi singer lang daw po kaya nag decide po ako na tumakas …. sabi po skn ng employer ko .. d na raw ako makakabalik ng korea .. nag aalala po ako kc may bf po ako na koreano .. gusto nia po mag tour aq sa korea .. ask ko rin po if ano requirments po .. ty po ate betchay god bless po
hi betchay, me to gether with a friend is planning a korean tour for about 4 days however, all tour packages are expensive. is it possible for us to go find a hotel on our own and bahala na kami sa tour pag dating sa Korea. Do you have a contact person where we can stay and guide us on our tour. Thanks.
Hi
Ngaaply aq ng korean visa pero hinahanp nla bank account n my laman $20,000 hk s loob ng tatlong buwan pero s loob ng tatlong buwan wala laman ang bank account q ngaun q lng nalagyan ok lng b yun sa pag apply?
hi mam betchay,my bf po akong korean mag ka live in kmi sa macau kc dun kmi nagkakilala nd magkasama kmi sa work ,our relationiship now is going a 1 nd half a year,this month nag visit sya d2 sa pinas but only 5 days,b4 he go back korea,gusto nya ko makapunta dun even just tourist,but as of now he dont have a present job in there,at ako din po d2,anu po ba needs ko ipresent sa korean embassy para makakuha ko ng tourist visa,kc kung sya po ang bumalik ulit d2.immigration gave just 2 weeks to stay,but not enough for us,wat will do?thank u,i wait ur reply
hello poh mam,betchay tanong ko poh sana kung ok lang poh bang gamitin yung passport ko nung single pa poh me.sayang poh kasi sa 2015 pa poh yung xpire,kasal n poh ako sa koreAN nung july,.hindi poh b ako magkaproblema nyan sa pagkuha ng visa.kahit sa passport ko poh eh yung apelyedo ko don nung dalaga pa poh me?thankz poh
at my anak naRIN POH kame mam betchay
Hi Melissa! Yes, okay lang gamitin ang passport na may pangalan mo ng single ka. Ako rin, hindi ako nagpalit ng pangalan. Hindi talaga nagpapalit ng pangalan ang mga Koreana pag nag-asawa sila.
Hi Miss Betchay . . . we’re planning to visit Sokor next year ng bilas ko pero we dont have ITR kasi yung bilas ko almost a senior citizen and i’m in mid 50’s na wala ring work parang di kami makaka complete ng requirements . . . yung land titles lang and yung bank cert. Yung sa bank certificate ba kailangan kung magkano ang pera namin sa bank?
Hi Miss Betchay, reading all these I got my visa for korea and will be travelling there next week. hope to see you there 🙂
Hello po I need help, my friend from canada is planning to go to korea on may 2018 its her second time there and filipino din po sya. She wants me to go with her but i dont have a job and a bank account but she will sponsor all my expenses. Posible po kaya yun? tysm huhu
Hello!
I wish to study in Korea. My Korean friend would like to sponsor my studies in Korea. Will it be easy to secure a Student Visa even if I do not have much money and my Korean sponsor will pay most of the bills? I hope to hear from you very soon! And thank you in advance!^^ ~~Kamsahamnida!^^
Llyod ,ok lng na mag apply ka ng student visa first you need to apply tourist visa then dito mo na aaply student visa mo.now im a student in incheon university.but before you come here your sponsor must call to school what will do.sana naka tulong advice ko.
hello. can we exchange email. im planning to study in south korea. i have 2 degress. political science and law. i want to pursue for a masteral there. i visited south korea last july-august.
Hi! It’s better if you can come here to study and then look for a job.
so miss betchay i need to find a scholarship first? so pag punta ko dyan dapat student visa? pwede bang tourist visa then dyan ako maghanap ng school?
Hi maam betchay
Gusto ko lng po sana itanong kung pwede ako magpaksal dto sa korea
Khit po nag run away ako sa work 5months ago dahil po di ko na kaya ung trbho na akala ko po singer lng pero sa club po pla then ung visa ko po mag end next year 2015 of May ..pero sabi po ng bf ko bgo maexpire yung visa ko eh magppaksal na po kmi sa march bgo po expiration date..possible po ba iyon maam betchay..? Kung sakali po..ano po ba ang dpat kung gawin ? Dpat po ba akong umuwi sa pinas at doon magpksal pra maiwasan ko ung pagkaban ko dto o hihintayin ko po na dto lhat sa korea iprocess ung papeles ko?slamat po
Sna po mkareply kau agad..
Hi, we’re planning to go to korea, my question is, how can we supply one of the requirements of my brother (student), as my parents don’t have bank accounts, is it possible if I use my ITR as a substitute?
second question, we also want to go there with my parents, but same question, they don’t have bank accounts or ITR, as they are not working? is it possible that they can go to korea if I used my ITR?
Thanks
hi, betchay,
my husband and i are planning of korean “budget” tour next year, pwede humingi ng suggestions, kasi wala naman kc kakilala dyan, at takot kami maubusan ng pera pag nandyan na kami bk pwede naman suggest where we can stay na very affordable lang. because i read in the internet na kasama ang korea sa top ten expensive city in the world. thanks a lot. another thing is, sa estimate mo mag kano kaya magastos namin mag asawa… thanks…
from: th magpaka jet setter 🙂
hi evelyn! mahal sa korea kung mag-stay ka sa mamahaling hotels… dito libre ang tubig or kahit yung bottled waters eh mura basta alam mo lang kung san bibili…
hindi masyadong mahal na hotels na nasa gitna ng seoul… Hotel Astoria (Chungmuro)… or stay kayo sa hotel like Seoul Backpackers, Seoulwise… yung nameet ko rito two months ago, tatlo sila nag-stay for 2 weeks at ang nagastos nila sa accomodation ay 500 USD lang na may kasama pang breakfast
HI miss betchay isa po akong ofw pauwe ako ng pinas ds dec 22 plan ko mg apply ng visa pakorea pede b un mg oopen plng ako ng bank account sa pinas nklgy kse dpt 3mos
hi evelyn you can stay in many guest houses in seoul they called it guest house ,seoul backpackers and the price is really affordable ……………just search guest house backpackers in seoul and you can choose where ever you wanted in a cheapest and most affordable accomodation in seoul.
hi eve,
when are you planning to go to korea?
anj
hi…
me and my wife are filipinos residing in the philippines.
we recently had fun travelling to other asian countries and we want to apply for a single entry tourist visa to south korea.
i am a lawyer employed in the government and my wife is a business woman….
i have read that the requirements for lawyers is the certificate of employment and the proof of membership in the integrated bar of the philippines and if the applicant is a businessman, the certificate of registration and business permit and bir documents.
a plus is if the applicant is a holder of a platinum international card holder. are all the above accurate?
if so, what are my chances of being issued a visa? is there any chance we will not be both issued or one will be denied?
is it necessary that before the application of the said visa, we need to book for an airline roundtrip ticket and hotel accomodations?
i have experienced that whenever i booked a hotel online, i am not satisfied upon arrival the place and in the end, instead of saving money, i look for other hotels….
thanks.
hoping for your understanding and christian hearted benevolence regarding the matter…..
hello,,magtanong lang po tngkol sa requirements para sa tourist visa. Isa doon ay, invitation letter from a korean relative…Tanong ko kung pwede ba akong mag apply ng visa gamit ang letter of invitation from my aunt?
Hi Florie! pwede mag-send ng invitation ang auntie mo..
Hi Ms. Evelyn,
Ms. Betchay is right, makakamura ka sa pag-tour sa Seoul if you know where to look for good deals. My friends and I have been there last March and we stayed at Seoul Backpackers – although a budget hostel, okay naman yung place and very friendly ang staff nila. Plus, malapit lang yung place sa Namsan, Myeongdong, Namdaemun market (may mga murang makakainan dito), and Seoul Station – it saves you a lot of transpo cost cuz you have the option to go on foot to get to key places. What I would recommend is that you buy T-Money para mas convenient mag-tour around cuz pwede un sa bus, train, taxi, pati sa grocery. I got the Seoul City Pass variety (T-Money) which came with discount coupons and some freebies. Compared to Hong Kong, mas nakatipid kami sa SKorea (we even went for a day-tour to Busan) though we stayed there longer. Overall, we spent less than 30K per person – airfare and pasalubong included. I think you should do a lot more research on the internet, to find out more on how to avoid spending too much or paying for unnecessary stuff, like on backpackers’ sites where they share tips re: these matters.
I don’t know if this would work for you, because this is a little extreme: my buddies and I learned about how pricey bottled waters are in HKong so we brought our own bottled waters and checked ’em in para hindi hassle sa immigration. It saved us a lot of money cuz a 500ml water in HK costs around HK$16. Another traveler I know suggests bringing your own cup noodles, since they provide hot water naman sa hostels for the coffee, so you could have a light breakfast before heading out in the morning to look for a good place to eat. Kasi you’re more bound to make the wrong decisions and spend more kapag gutom ka na. And bring cookies and water with you when you tour around. Hope this helps. 🙂
issa, thanks a lot. your info will be most helpful to me for i am planning to go to korea before classes start on june. since you’ve been there, is there a possibility to find job there too?
you’re very much welcome. I hope you enjoy your stay in Korea as much as I did.
As for finding jobs, there’s always a possibility for everything that you want to seek. Achieving it only depends on how much you’re bent to find it. However, I do not encourage going on tours and finding jobs on the side, cuz that could lead you to unpleasant situations, starting with having problems with the law and risking your own safety. If you’d ask me for the probability of finding a job while on tour, I cannot give you a good answer since when I go on tour, I only go on tour – no other agenda on the side. That being said, I do not and cannot give advice that does not come from my own experience. Sorry to disappoint you with that.
When it comes to job hunting in Korea, I think Ms. Betchay and other Filipinos living and working there can give you the advice that you seek. Although I think they would encourage you, like I do, to go through the proper channels of job search so you’d be registered properly and subsequently protected by the authorities. This is important, especially if you’re looking at long-term work there. But if you’re talking about the work-while-on-tour stuff that some Pinoys do abroad (to earn back their travel expenses), I still cannot give you any tips on that since I haven’t done it or know anyone who has. Still, in my view that’s pretty risky. So please consider your goals and options properly and stay on the safe side as much as possible. It’s difficult enough to encounter problems in your homeland, so much more when you do on foreign soil. Hope this helps too. 🙂
ms. issa, sa tingin ko you know a lot on travelling outside the country. so i want to ask if magkano ba ang estimated expenses for a week or 2 travel in korea. i and my friend kasi is interested in going there but then, were still students pa lang so syempre, we want to get there the cheapest way possible..
Hi Thyinn, thank you for regarding me as such, but I must admit that I’m still a tenderfoot when it comes to traveling abroad. However, I (happily) do share my travel experiences & pre-travel activities to others, if only to help with their own travel preps.
I haven’t stayed for more than a 5 days in Korea, so I can only estimate a week’s trip to cost you around P45K per person (air fare, accommodations and all). That’s already safe, esp. if you share expenses with travel buddies (room cost, food, transpo, etc.), and more so if you only plan to go around Seoul and nearby areas. But I believe you can bring that amount down to 20K for a week’s visit (with fingers crossed and courage in tow) if you can set your itinerary very well so that you can cut on transpo & food costs, and if you can set your trip way ahead (at least six months from intended travel dates) to give you enough time & opportunity to bag very low air fares, like P1,500 one way (That figure isn’t a joke. A friend of mine was able to book a flight to Incheon with that price. Gotta love Cebu Pacific!).
Also, I know someone who got by with only P10K pocket money during her 1-week visit to Seoul. The thing is, the girl knows someone who resides in the city and stayed at that friend’s house during her visit, so she was able to cut costs dramatically by having accommodations & food provided for. Lucky girl. Her host, probably not so much. 🙂
To further find ways to cut costs, check out backpackers’ blogs and Ms. Betchay’s tours-on-a-budget posts. Very, very helpful, I tell ya. 🙂
hope this helps. 🙂
to issa,
thanks for pointing it all out. yes i know it will be risky to illegally land for a job on C3 visa. i am not going to do it anyway. regarding on the recruiting channels you mentioned, do you know someone or have you met people who talked about a filipino english/university professor being employed? because of what i read online they hire a teacher to be only can, us, aussie, new zealand etc. people. (what a racist, filipinos are fluent in english too). i have been teaching computer subjects in universities for over 6 years, so i am looking for a breather. thanks again for taking time to answer my question. good day!
Hi anj! I know at least 5 Filipino university professors here in Korea, including a high school classmate and cabalen from Angeles. The rules for university professors is different from the E-2 or the visas for English language teachers.
Hi Anj, I’m glad (and thankful) to know that you opt to stay on the safe side. Also, please excuse my tendency to overthink, as I’m also worried that I might have said anything that offended you in my previous comment. Please excuse if I ever.
No, I don’t personally know anyone who knows someone who teaches in Korea. (Although I met a “TNT” in Seoul – he works at a factory somewhere – who told me about the everyday perils that he goes thru while staying there sans papers, which explains my concern for those who consider to not go thru proper channels.) Again, I must say Ms. Betchay proves to be your best source of information on things related to working and living in Korea.
Well, mahirap nga yatang tanggalin ang pagdududa sa kakayahan nating mga Pinoy na magsalita ng Ingles. Nakakainsulto nga kapag palagi kang nakakabalita ng ganoon. Lalo na kung nakakarinig ka ng rap music na sabog ang grammar ng lyrics. Siguro, those employers you mentioned are after the twang and the slang – na although kaya naman nating gayahin yun, eh mas gusto siguro nila yung naturalesang meron na nun. Lalo na siguro kung ang mga estudyante nila ay may balak din magpunta sa mga bansa na nabanggit mo. Sabagay nga naman, since mas sanay tayo sa American English, karamihan sa atin ay medyo nahihirapang umintindi ng British tongue. Pati nga pagsasalita ng mga taga southern US eh medyo mahirap ding ma-gets agad. (I have cousins from Texas and it took me quite a while before I got used to their manner of speaking.) Siguro, gusto nilang sanayin yung mga estudyante nila sa pagsasalita ng mga taga-Kanluran. Pero hindi naman lahat ng mga schools ay ganoon ang requirement at patakaran – Ms. Betchay, as she mentioned, knows Pinoys who teach in Korea.
Goodluck on your endeavors! And I hope you have fun while you’re at ’em. 🙂
tnx ms. issa..another question, uhm, is it necessary for us to open personal bank accounts?
MS. ISSA ASK KU LANG ILANG DAYS BAGO MAAPROBAHAN ANG VISA ..? FRESH GRAD PO KSE AKU LAST YR LANG PO KU NAG GRAD WALA PONG WORK.. ANU PO BANG MAGANDANG GAWIN?
ate nag apply kami mag tour ssa korea kazo na dinied bakit kya agent kami ng aply。。
Hi Miss Bechay… I’m a filipina married to an american. he is a teacher here in korea… twice na po ako pabalikbalik d2 korea since march of this year dahil kailangan ko umuwi every 3 months para mag pa renew ng visa… di kc ako binibigyan ng korean embassy sa pinas ng f3 visa, c3 lang bigay nila sakin… Is there any other way para maextend ko visa ko d2 na di umuwi ng pinas? Magastos kaya kung lage ako uwi… Pls help! my husband will be staying here until next year pa… Thank you! Maria!
ay i’m so sorry kasi nagpost ka ng comment time ng chuseok… anyway, kailangan ninyo mag-inquire sa immigration office na malapit sa inyo
hello Ms. Betchay.. ill be thankful for any info regarding this… plan ko po magpunta ng korea to surprise someone first time ko po..i have the documents n pero i heard that sometimes immigration officers check the amount you have before entering. at pwede daw ma deport.. ung bank cert po sa pagkuha ng visa magkanu po dapat ang atleast minimum amount? at magkanu po atleast ang dala pagpunta jan para di maquestion ng Immigration? plss po need an answer ill stay like atleast 5 days lng po..
hi there!
is the application must be type-written? or can i simply go there and fill up the form handwritten?
thanks and more power!
hi mam..
i have plan to get married to a korean and we have son already but he wanted to me go to korea both single and plan to marry there..why because he wants us to have job first b4 we get married…is it possible i will apply for a tourist visa first? is it hard and how long is d processing so that i can start as soon as possible?does tourist visa needed a working experience here in philippines or ITR from BIR?thanks ^___^
i am gladly and really thank u if u could help me to answer some of my questions..
hi po MS. BETCHAY
gus2 ko lang pong itanong kung ano pong kaylangan requirements ng anak ko na 7years old gus2 po sana naming mag tour sa SK this coming december filipino po ang papa nya nag work sa Sk for 4 years na po sya ano po kaya mga requirements ang dapat naming isubmit sa korean embassy.?
sana po ay matulungan ninyo ako sa mga katanungan ko sa may mga ganitong expirience na rin sa pag kuha ng tourist visa para SK maraming salamat po….
Hello kate,
Pareho tau ng case, gus2 ko rn mgtour kasma 7 y.o kng anak,pero next year ko na cguro ipalodge papers/docs nmin.better not to say na visit u hubby u don bka mas malaki chance na madeny ka,un kc suggestion skn mga friends,smin kc bday gift ko for my kid and for myself,just want to visit the place and experience the snow,pareho kc km octoberian, pinaprocess ko p lng papers ko now and hopefully early next year ok na for applying tourist visa….ask dn ako help kay ms.betchay if what maisasuggest nya for us…thanks ms betchay….. mslibra
hi.. ask ko lng po kung kailangan po ng personal bank certificate pag invite lng po? or yung bank certificate nung nag invite? tnx po
ksi sabi po ng friend daw ng sister ko na nag invite din yung kailangan daw bank cert. ng nag invite
ang kailangan eh bank certificate ng mag-aaply…
hello, gusto ko lang magshare ng experience ko..galing ako sa korean embassy kanina, nandun na ako ng 6am, tapos yung mga guard pinasulat ako dun sa form ng name ko at number, at hiningian ako ng id na iiwan dun sa guardhouse, wala pa mga nakapila nung 6am na pagdating ko, tapos mga 8am napapasok na sila, at dun sa pagpasok ko binigyan ako ng form at number, tapos ng fill up ako ng form at nagstart na sila nagtawag nung 9am..tapos nung ako natawag sa window 2, binigay ko documents ko, and wala ko lang eh yung ITR at EMPLOYMENT certificate, pero yung kay bf ko na us army ang pinasa kong ITR at yung ORDERS nia sa army, and problema hindi tinggap documents ko, sinabi ko nga na wala pa ako work, pero napaka walang respeto nung girl na naka usap ko sa window 2, nag eexplain pa ako na wala pa ako work kaya yung sa bf ko ang dala kong itr at orders, tapos di pa nga ako tapos magsalita eh parang pinagtatabuyan ako, pinindot na yung next number..nagsasalita ako na hindi ako pinapakinggan, kakahiya..pero ganun talaga..God’s will..advice ko lang sa mga mag aaply ng tourist visa, pumunta kayo na dala ninyo COMPLETE documents ninyo, kasi baka matulad kayo sa akin..hindi ako nananakot, totoo po sinasabi ko..Godbless
hi shoebe! salamat sa pagse-share kahit hindi kanais-nais ang nangyari sa yo sa embassy… sa experience ko eh hindi talaga sila tumatanggap ng hindi kumpleto ang documents pag magto-tour sa Korea.
hi Shoebe ganyan nga sila s korean embassy ang susuplada nila kaya dapat pag pupunta don magbaon ng mahabang paxenxa
Hi Shoebe pagpasensyahan mo na Lang mga taga embassy. Lahat ng embassy’s staff e mga suplado and supalada and also lahat ng embassy’s, consulate or immigration..ano pa man visa ang I apply mo pag Hindi kumpleto ang document eh talagang Hindi Nola tinatanggap…I’m not working in embassy but I have lots of experience when it comes to visa processing…I have started to travel since 2007 and until now baht travel p rin ako. Hndi ako gumagamit ng kahit anong agency, ako Mismo nag-aaplly s embassy… I travelled in 18 countries..Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, China, Sri Lanka, Italy, Switzerland, France, Hungary, Pakistan, Japan, Macau, UK, Canada, Brazil, US, Netherlands and .3x in South Korea…South Korea is my favorite country. Sa 18 countries, Korea Lang ako ng pabalik balik and I heard pag naka 4x k n visit s Korea, visa on arrival nlng and no need to apply in the embassy…recently lang naagpply ako ng visa for me for my daughter and for my daughter..Last Dec 2014 to Jan 2015 Lang nasa South Korea ako then Feb 2015 Pakistan and July 2015 Japan,,, still the same prinang procedures and wla nmn pingbago kaya payi ko lang syo konting pasensya at next time n apply ka, just follow the requirements para hndi k Na mag pabalik balik or ireject. Actually, parepareho Lang nmn ang requirements ng visa s Iba’t Ibang country Kc Meron clang sinusunod na visa law code may Ibang country n ngddagdag ng doc but discretion n ng country yun. Tip: sa mga websites ng embassy Meron silang list of requirements and steps on how to apply…embassy don’t need and extra documents not related in the list unless they asked for it..I’ve experienced that Kc..na reject n kmi once s UK, Japan and France…. nang magdecide kmi ng tour UK agad kmi ng apply then rejected then France rejected then Japan 2014 rejected.reason is my extra documents kmi n submitted n hndi match s status nmin.These 3 countries rejected Us For the same reason. I have submitted bank statement which may Mataaas n amount the they said it’s not matching to our salaries as employee..so rejected kami then next time na naagpply kmi I just followed their requirements then tried to remove some amount to our accounts hndi Mataaas hndi rin mababa then finally we got the Schengen Visa for the first time..And also another tip, don’t put some amounts to your account without moving it. Frequent transactions like debit and credit is very helpful for you for them to see that your transaction or relation with the bank is very healthy.Anyway, thank you I just share my experience.
gud pm po, ask ko alng po, ok lang po ba na un ITR ng asawa ko ang ipakita ko kahit na ako namn ang mag totour sa korea? may family business din po cla.. gusto ko po kasi makapasyal sa korea south with in 5 days..
hi grace! kung housewife ka at asawa mo ang nagtatrabaho sa pamilya, okay lang na ITR niya gamitin mo… ganyan din ginawa ng isang friend na nagpunta dito recently… hindi siya nagtatrabaho so yung documents ng asawa niya binigay niya, pati ang NSO marriage certificate nila as proof na mag-asawa nga sila
hi po ulit.. tnx GOD sa reply po, ung business niya may kasama po sya sa kanilang business restaurant nila.. kasama po nya kapatid nya dun sa business nila,ok lang po ba un? at about sa bank certificate namn po kailangan po ba ng passbook titingnan pa po ba nila un? kc ATM po gamit ko.. hoping reply po kau ulit at sa mga makakatulong din sakin kung cno po may experience na 1st tym ko po kc.. thnx and GOD bless us!
Hello Ms Betchay! Tatanong ko lang po sana kasi My mom and I are planning to apply for a C3 visa this December kaya lang wala pong work ang mama ko kasi she is already 62 ako lang meron work. Pwede po ba kami magsabay ng apply or ako dapat mauna? kasi po I am on wheelchair or ako muna. Secondly ang mga cheap hostel po ba may rooms sa ground floor or may elevator?
Salamat in advance
to grace: nung ako po kasi sa bf ko po ang ipinakita kong itr, kasi siya dapat sponsor ko sa vacation ko sa korea, kaso nung pagcheck ng documents ko hindi po tinanggap kasi daw po dapat yung sarili ko daw pong itr at certificate of employment..pero kasi sa case ko po eh us army po siya,american.. kung korean siguro baka tanggapin..magbasa ka po sa mga blog dito madami ka matututunan.Godbless
hi shoebe! thanks sa input mo… so kung US army ang BF, dapat sariling ITR at COE kahit na yung BF ang magbabayad ng trip
hi shoebe tnx ah.. filipino ung ung hubby ko d2 work nya, pwede kaya ung ganun payag namn xa na mag tour kami with in 5 days or 1 week lang..
ah. ok po tnx po sa sagot… godbless te betchay
to ate betchay: opo ganun nga po, naka base sa SK ang US army kong bf, at siya mag babayad ng lahat pag nasa SK na ako, pero hindi tinanggap documents ko kasi daw kelangan ko ng sarili kong ITR at COE kaya wala ako nagawa.
sayang, ang tagal pa naman maghintay… thank you sa pagpost mo ha…
Ate bechay, nursing student po ako,,eh balak ko pong magstop muna at magtrabaho..eh gusto ko po sanang magtrabaho sa SK khit anung job..5 years na pong nagtatatrabaho ang bf ko jan…pede po ba akong kumuha ng working visa at madali lang po ba ito? tapos magpahanap nlng po ako ng job dun?
Hi esz! Depende kung anong trabaho ang gusto mo sa pagkuha ng working visa. Kung professional ang work, kailangan makakita ka muna ng employer at sila ang mag-aaply ng visa for you sa Korea. Kung sa factory naman, kailangan dumaan sa EPS.
hi miss betchay. im a law graduate. i took the bar exam last month. i want to work there in south korea. pwede ba akong magjob hunt dyan using tourist visa?
Hi Ms Betchay!
May student ako (online) na may ari ng small company. Inooffersn nya ko ng work similar to a daytime caregiver kaya lang sa mga PWD. Ano po mssuggest nyo na process para mgkavisa ako to work legally ?
Thanks!
Or gsto ko dn mgtour kaya lang:
1. been denied twice 2011,2012
2. recently visited HK, Macau,Sg,Malaysia(within 2 years)
3. Self employed online tutor with DTI and BIR pero walang Mayor’s Permit.
4. money in bank is around 60k.. pero declared sa ITR ko monthly salary is 10-14k(to reduce tax hehe)
5. I have a CTS of a condo.
6. Students can give me invitation letter.
Do I have chance to be approved?
Hi Jam! The only way to know kung mabibigyan ko ay mag-apply. Yung visit mo sa visa-free country wala talaga siyang epek sa pag-apply ng visa. Kina-count lang nila visa sa mga OECD countries gaya ng US, Australia, Canada, etc. Yung CTS wala rin kasi dapat title talaga. Yung invitation hindi rin malaki ang bearing ~ nagpadala ako ng invitation last month sa common-law wife ng nephew ko at kasama ng documents niya pero hindi tinanggap ang application niya at hinanapan pa rin siya ng ITR at employment certificate. Yung isang niece ko naman, hinintay nila ang Mayor’s permit bago sila nag-apply ng visa. Kakauwi lang nila kahapon after a week’s vacation here.
Yung sa daytime caregiver, hindi open ang Korea sa ganyang hiring lalo na at ang caregiver sa mga kindergarten or day care centers ay kailangan may license. So ask your Korean friend to inquire sa immigration office. Kung interesado talaga siya sa yo, siya na ang maghahanap ng tamang proseso.
Remember na pag nag-apply ng tourist visa, kailangan patunayan sa mga dokumento na hawak mo na may “ties” ka sa pilipinas.
elow po.. tanong ko po sana pwede po ba makakuha ng visa kahit na wala akong work, asawa ko kac nagwowork, na gusto ng kapatid nya na isama ako sa pagtour sa korea para may kasama syang mamasyal duon wala namn kc siyang kakilala pag dating duon. 1st tym nya, namin mag tour pero sya lang ang may ITR AT wala namn ako nun.. pwede po ba nya ako isama nun? kailangan ko rin po ba kumuha ng form at ng iba pang documents?
grace October 9, 2010 at 11:16 pm
hi po ulit.. tnx GOD sa reply po, ung business niya may kasama po sya sa kanilang business restaurant nila.. kasama po nya kapatid nya dun sa business nila,ok lang po ba un? at about sa bank certificate namn po kailangan po ba ng passbook titingnan pa po ba nila un? kc ATM po gamit ko.. hoping reply po kau ulit at sa mga makakatulong din sakin kung cno po may experience na 1st tym ko po kc.. thnx and GOD bless us!
Hi ms. betchay! If on transit going to US and will be staying at Korea for 3 days only, do we still have to go to the KOrean embassy here to get some papers that we are going to be allowed to enter Korea? Or the transit visa can be given on arrival at the airport? I read in their site and also in your blog that if you are on transit, you can enter Korea without visa as long as you have a confirmed onward ticket to your destination. But Im not sure if I still have to coordinate here in their embassy. Thanks.
hi girlie, dapat din daw resident visa or working visa ang hawak mo papuntang US.
pASINTABI PO KAY mS. bECHAY (I just want to share my experience)
MS.kHATE POSTED LAST OCT.7, 2010
i JUST WANT TO ASK, WHAT IS THE WORK OF YOUR HUSBAND IN sOUTH KOREA? IS HE AN e9 WORKER? BECAUSE IF YES, THEY DID NOT ALLOWED ANY FAMILY MEMBERS TO VISIT SOUTH KOREA UNTIL THE DURATION OF THE CONTRACT,,
i WAS APPLIED FOR A VISA DIN KASI (LAST SEPT.27,2010) I ACTUALLY BOUGHT 3 PROMO TICKET pARA MA VISIT NAMIN HUSBAND KO WHICH SO HAPPENS NA E9 WORKER ,KASAMA KO DALAWANG ANAK KO, i BEEN WAITING FOR 5 DAYS, BUT THE RESULT WAS NEGATIVE, WERE DENIED, i DID NOT SUBMIT MY HUSBAND’S CREDENTIAL BECAUSE I was afraid na malaman nilang E9 worker husband ko. i JUST SUBMIT MY OWN CREDENTIAL,,,But then bagsak pa din ako. at sayang yung ticket ko..promo kasi kaya nanghinayang ako, late ko na nalaman na may restriction sila, imagine I have invitation letter from my korean friend together with his passport at yung date na nag travel siya dito sa atin..
Are you employed or do you have business? KUng employed ka nasa blog din ni ms.bechay mga i sa submit mo,
As I remember dun sa visa requirements for housewife according to the korean embassy ay ito:
1. Application form
2. Valid passport
3. picture passport sized
4. Marriage Contract
5. ITR ng Husband mo
6. Bank certificate mo or sa husband mo
7. Certificate of Employment ng Husband mo ( if emplooyee)
8. Business Permit ng Husband mo (if you own a business)
Ms. Khate ayon sa nakausap ko na travel agent may napalis siyang customer na E9 worker ang asawa at yung mga na i submit niyang requirements ay yun nasa itaas,, so try mo lang,,, kasi iba iba naman tayo ng case..
Ang requirements ng sa anak mo ay mga credentials mo o sa asawa mo.
Please let know kung ma grant ka ng visa ,,,
Thanks
Ms.joy
salamat sa pag bigay mo ng expireince ha sa pag kuha ng visa sa SK. nag apply na din kasi ako b4 ng visa pero hindi ko kasama bby ko ako lang pero yun gaya mo hindi ako pinalad na maka kuha ng visa ginamit ko ang sarili kong documents pero yun nga hindi pinalad hindi ako naka kuha ng visa so ngayon sanang DEC. balak kong mag apply uli ng visa para samin dalawa ng bby ko kaso nga hindi ko pa alam kung ano2 mga ddalin kung requirements kasi ayaw kong madismaya nnman at hindi maka kuha ng visa. oo E9 ang visa ng asawa ko nag work sya sa korea 4 more than 4years na pinadalan nya ako nuon ng invitation letter galing sa company nila at copy ng bussiness permit ng company nila galing sa employer nya kaso hindi kuna nga yun isinabmit kasi alam kong wala sa policy ng SK embassy na pwedeng mag invite ang filipino worker ng family nya….
Salamat sa pag-share mo. Napaka-vague ng SK Embassy ano?
hello joy,
pwede ko po malaman if what nilagay u na purpose of ur visit sa SK,if nlagay nyo na visit u hubby u don,bka un po ang anging reason why nadenied po kau….thnks..mslibra
hi po sa lahat.. i would just like to ask if ano mga requirements to get an F2 visa? im getting married with my boyfriend this friday.. actually he is a korean..ill be following him sa korea, we will stay there for good.. gusto ko lang po malaman if anu ung mga requirements na kailangan maisubmit sa korean embassy..thanks po..!! ^^
and one more thing ms.khate:
yung mga requirements mo to be submitted at the embassy dapat ay dalawang copy, sa iyo at sa anak mo, kasi i aaply mo din siya e, gusto nila separate, birth certificate from NSO ng anak mo need din nila.
Hi Ms. Betchay! Am an avid follower of your blogs and sobrang natutuwa tlga aq sa mga posts coz am learning a lot from it at nagagamit qng topic sa freetalking class q sa korean students q. BTW, ESL instructor po aq for 3 years now. Wla po qng ESL certificates so far pero Licensed teacher nmn po aq. One of my students is inviting me to teach his kids pero prob namin kung panu nya q mapapapunta sa Korea since hndi pa legal ung Filipino teachers dyan, sabi nio po magregister as tutor sa Educ. Office. taga- Busan po ung student q, engineer po sa DSME and his willing to finance naman daw po..actually idea nya is kukuhanin nya po aq as “nanny†kunwari (para daw po sa working visa since wala pang working visa for Filipino teachers, ano pong masssuggest ninyo?) pero pagdating daw po jan magwork po tlga q as tutor sa kids nya, and pwede rn daw aq maghanap na dn ng job sa free-time q..pwede po ba q dun kahit first time q po mag-aabroad? I’m only 22 years old po. And kung sakali po, san po ung Educ Office sa Busan? Gomapseumnida! ^0^ Anyeong hi-ju-mu seyo!!! Asahan q po advice nio ate Betchay!!!
Hi Mai! Ang pagre-register as tutor sa Education Office ay depende rin sa hawak mong visa. Kung F-2-1 or married sa Korean ay papayagan ka pero hindi kung ikaw ay isang tourist or C-3 visa ang hawak mo. Hindi ka rin niya makukuha as “nanny” dahil wala namang visa for nanny kung hindi diplomat ang sponsor ng visa. 22 years old ka pa lang at bata ka pa, wag mong sayangin na maging illegal dito lalo na at licensed teacher ka naman.
ahh..ganun po bah un ate..panu q po malalaman kung diplomat ung sponsor na cnasabi ninyo? ang hirap lang po kc d2 sa atin mababa dn tlga sweldo ng teachers kaya auq muna itali sarili sa school..actually, inaabanga q po ung CUK try q dn sana dun baka sakaling makuha aq ng slot..nakakatuwang malaman na may Filipino professor dn dun..nainspire nmn po tlaga aq lalo..gs2 q dn po tlga makarating ng ibang bansa, ung asawa po pala ng tiyahin q nasa Busan nagwowork sa isang pagawaan.. ^^
RN September 27, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Hi Aj ! I am also a Nursing Graduate with one year call center experience. Im an English Instructor for High School here in south korea. Im presently employed in Daejon Gwanjeo High School, its a private school. I was hired by a recruiting agency from south korea who visited philippines last year around july 2009. The recruitment was held at Shangrila Hotel in Ortigas and fortunately I was offered a job to teach here in South Korea. As far as I know a recruitment agency from korea will be visiting Manila on December 2010 but I do not know exactly the date and where it will be held. Goodluck to all aspiring English Teachers!”
Ako rin bonggang-bonggang curious kaso hindi na bumalik ang poster. Ano visa niya? Para naman mas marami siya matulungan ;p
hi .. good day..
ask ko lang po.. gusto ko po sana pumunta sa korea .. stay po ako ng 2weeks lang .. mga mgkano po kaya gagastusin ko pag kuha ng visa?? first time ko po kasi mkakaalis paputang ibang bnsa .. di ko po alam kung pano ako mgsisimula ..
ouch! pseudo lang po kc ung gamit ng nagpost at walang e-mail add kaya dq na po na message..sayang! Sana pO mag post xa ulit soon, malapit lang kasi aq sa Shang. d2 lang po aq sa Ortigas work. ^0^
Hi Betchay,
I would like to ask if how much pocket money should i bring if Im staying in Koren for one week? thanks
Ask ko lang po sa sweldo po ba may tinitingnan ang embassy para makapasa? kung nakalagay ito sa COE? tnx
hi po, tanong ko lang po. galing po ako ng korea nagwork ako dun for 6 years as e-9 visa kauuwi ko lang nung agust 3 , ngayon iniinvite ako ng girlfriend kong korean, is it ok ? kasi baka magkaaberya sa embassy kasi dati akong e-9 visa pero natapos naman po ang contract ko dun, thanks
hi ma’am bethchay.. ok napo mga requirements ko, ask ko lang po kung pupunta nako ipapasa ko na sa embassy dis oct. un ding araw pong iyon ako maiinterview at ung araw din pong iyon ko malalaman kung pasado o nadenay ako?? pwed rin po ba pumili ng araw o date kung kelan ko gusto makapasyal duon?
hi gia! hindi mo malalaman kung pasado o deny sa araw na mag-apply ka… kailangan maghintay ng pick-up ng passport… dun mo pa lang malalaman kung pasado o deny ka… wala rin silang reservation so basta punta ka lang dun
tanong ko lang po kung kailngan ko pa ng usfk form 166..kung kinasal po kmi ng aswa ko dito sa pinas pero assigned po sya sa fort carson colorado..pero hindi nya po kmi nakuhanan ng papers papuntang amerika dahil akala namin ma dedeploy sila papuntang iraq ..ngayon po etong october lang sya nasa korea pero may military id na po ako..pwede po ba ako mag apply as tourist visa habang nag aantay sa command sponsorship ng asawa ko .sana po matulungan nyo ako..kumpleto na po ako sa lahat ng requirement maliban sa usfk E4 lang po ang ranggo ng asawa ko.
hi ma’am gia s here again salamat po and more power…
hi ms. Betchay..
Married po ako sa korean.. balak po kasi namen eh tourist visa lang muna kunin namen ng baby namen kasi medyo madalian kasi my sakit na po yung mother in law ko.. So ask ko lang po sana kung ano po yung mga requirements..
thanks..
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…
hello,
pwede po bang malaman kung may pagasa pang makabalik ng korea yong nagilegal dati at kusang umuwi ng pinas,kc tinatanong po ng fren ko,..kusa syang umuwi last year,,…ilang taon po ba kung sakali ang intayin bago makabalik uli,…
salamat po!
hi simeona! pwede naman makabalik, hindi ko lang sigurado kung ilang years… pag nahuli naman kasi, five years bago makabalik or 3 years kung nagbayad ng fine
hi betchay,
salamat sa info mo,yongfren ko ay nagpakasal na at new passport and family name na sya,,…sana nga makabalik sya uli after ng ilang taon,…
hello po, i’m planning to apply for a visa this november.
(watching a concert and bday gift narin sa sarili)
fresh grad and unemployed kaya walang ITR and COE.(1st travel abroad ko ito) ung parents ko naman wala din ITR kasi ofw si papa.
ok kaya if i pass ung papers ko with my bank certificate only.
(kasi ako naman talaga ung gagastos) or sa dad ko nalang na bank cert and COE?
thanks~
Just to be safe, bring your dad’s documents and yours too. Tell them that you’re not employed but you have the means to finance your trip. And just be honest with your purpose and make sure magma-match yung reason mo at desired days of stay. Meron kasi minsan maga-apply para mag-tour tapos 59 days di ba ;p
thanks po!
kinakabahan kasi ako na ma-deny, sana makalusot ako sa embassy. ^^
hi po ms betchay, im planning to go in korea din po tour lng po mga 2 weeks…ganyan din po after garaduation ko parang gift ko na po sa sarili ko…ano po ba mga requirements…first trip ko po kc kpag nagkataon..mamring slmat po..^_^
Hi neonlight,
Were you approve or denied??
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…..
me and my husband will be in the phil next year. we would like to bring two of my nieces to korea and visit/tour for 1 week. do i need to get them a visa in phil? requirements? do they have an embassy in cebu?
hi ms. betsay., I’m karen nag tour po ako ng korea last december wala pong naging problema sa pagkuha ko ng visa dahil kumpleto ako ng requirements may letter of invitation rin po galing sa pinsan ko at christmas holiday po ang reason ko…nd now ,i’m planning to go back there nxt year. magkakaroon po ba ng conflict kung iba namn po ang mag iinvite sa akin? ano po kayang magandang reason kapg month of march pupunta dyan sa sk?..tnx po nid your reply.
hi karen, ask ko lang, papaano yung invitaion ng pinsan mo sa iyo nung pumunta ka ng korea? ano pa po yung kasama nung invitation letter nya??,, similar kasi yung case ko sayo.. thanks..
Hi karen, may mga cousin din ako sa korea plan namin invite nila ako last july pa sana, kaya lang nag aalangan kami baka daw ma deny ako hindi kasi kami mag ka apilido, ask ko lang kung yung cousin mo na nag invite sayo dati, kaapilido mo ba? thanks hope your reply.
hi dets,ask ko lng kc may cousin din ako sa korea may asawa sya dun koreano,at may kapatid n din at anak n nkarating dun.gusto nya din akong tulungan makarating dun, s kasalukuyan dto ako ngayon s saudi.tell mo nman skin kung ano ginawa mo at kung nakaalis kna.di rin kmi magkaapilyedo kc yung tatay nya at nanay ko magkapatid at may asawa n din ako.please reply k nman thanks a lot…
hello! ms. betchay..nag tour po ako sa korea last december wala pong naging problema sa pagkuha ko ng visa dahil kumpleto ako ng requirements may invitation rin galing sa pinsan ko na korean citizen, ang reason ko po christmas vacation 1wk. bago matapos ang 1 wk inapply nya po for 3 mos… ms. betchay magkakaroon po ba ng conflict sa pagkuha ng visa kapag ibang tao naman ang mag iinvite sa akin? di rin po ba magkaka conflict kc nag extend ako ng 3 months? balak ko pong bumalik nxt year by april ano po kayang magandang reason kapg april pupunta dyan sa korea? thanks & god bless
gudeve. reader po aq lagi sa mga blog nyo,am planning to have 4days tour sa SK this is my 1st tym, on process pa po passport q new passport pero nabasa q po ung mga blog sa taas eh atlis 6mos valid. pwede po ba un kahit a days or a week palang ung passport q?, meron namn po ako lahat nun requirements na un nga lang po ung passport eh inihintay kopa next week releasing.. hope 4 ur kind reply.ty
“passport not less than 6 months valid” means that your passport should not be expiring in 6 months. Sa madaling sabi, kung ang passport mo ay mag-eexpire ng January 2011, hindi ka pwde magapply ng korean visa ng September 2010 kasi in 3 or 4 months, mag eexpire na ang passport mo. Pero kung mag apply ka, lets say June 2010, safe ka pa and pwde pa mag-apply kasi more than 6 months pa ang validity ang passport mo. Those whose passport are expiring should be the one concerned, not those who have new/renewed passports. 🙂
Last year l was going to South Korea as a Tourist and l submitted all the documents l need to,but to surprised l was denied for no reason. l am thinking to go there again because my main reason is to tour but also to buy a kia truck and send home and then make some feasibility excersice also on a business l want to undertake which l can not get it done perfectly in china. l will like to ask if l still have the chance to take the visa this time, if not l will not border my self to apply. l was in Japan but the prices of the KIA truck is to expensive. So please l will be very happy if you could respond to my mail as soon as possible.
l am a permenant residence in china and have alll my necessary document testifying that l have a viable job doing in china and l like and satisfy with the income so l am not going to stay and work in Korea. Its very important to me to see Korea to clear my mind from the noise going on that china is the second beautiful country in Asia after Japan. My arguement have no basis to defend korea since l have not been there, But for Japan l always shut chinese people down. So l really need to go to Korea and see my self.
Hello there Ms. Betchay! I’m an avid fan of your blog because I’ve learned a lot about SK. I want to have a 4 days visit/tour may be next year there but i was kinda scared on getting a Visa based on what i read in your blog. Marami nade-denied. I am a government employee and was visited Japan last 2007 pa. Is it true na madali daw magrant ang visa application mo pag me valid visa ka sa US, Australia, Japan and etc.? Thanks po and GOD bless!!!!
my kilala na po akong employer sa korea having their own company there, and they wants me to work with them. Matanong ko lng po,pano po process ang working permit visa ko?what po mga requirements and etc…, they are also willing to help me.ex-abroad din po ako.thanks and godbless…
hello ate, ask ko lang po how much kaya ung pagpagawa ng visa? and ilang days un kung marelease? if ever….?
I’m still student and obviously I wanna visit one day makapunta sa S.K because i’m a kpop lover but still ang problem lang is ung sa visa, ung sa passport kasi madali nalang yon. May maaadvice ka ba saming mga students? 🙂
Tsaka ung “Income Tax Return (photocopy)” ba na kelangan, hihingin ko lang un sa parents ko right? Looking forward to your reply po. Thanks!
hi everyone..
it’s been a week that i’m so worried. I applied visa(i prefer it wud be tourist kc hndi ko alam kung anong suitable n visa ang dapat sa case ko) last nov.24,2010.My purpose of visit is to Attend University Interview and entrance exam. I hve all the complete documents from the University and my guarantor.I also got my admission form from Kongju University.They accept my documents.Releasing of Visa will be on Dec. 02. Im an exkorean an e-6 visa holder. But i overstay in korea for 3 years.KKauwi ko lng last july 3,2010. Sa takot ko, during submission of documents for this time’s visa application, i pass my documents to window 2 (without the copy of my previous visa in korea)( i got my passport renewed).. Good thing is, merong amnesty this year.have you heard of the “departure program”.those who voluntarily exit korea(overstayers)from june to oct this year will be exempted from re-entry ban and fines.And I think i avail this amnesty… My guarantor is working now with the immigration officers there in korea to clear my status, before dec.2 comes.. I heard a lot about visa being denied.. And why in my claim stab, the visa specifications are: e-6, F-2-1, and seaman?… im so confuse.. I need to get to korea before dec. 07 (date of interview and exam).. i wish help from anybody..
will i be advised to tell the truth during interview at the consular office, or not to?… do you think, because of the amnesty program, my status is cleared automatically?.. no need any documentations or it won’t be an issue anymore?.. I also heard some news about some pinoy who’s been deported right after the arrival in the airport for some immigration matters. … Any answers wud be gratefully appreciated…
hi ms betchay!
i’m planning to apply tourist visa dis coming dec. ask ko lang sana ung opinion nyo kung ndi kaya maakpektuhan ung pagkuha ko because of the bomb news?
or safe kaya mag tour ngaun don. thanks!
Hi Ma’am,
I am planning to visit Korea for 1-2 weeks by October next year (and I thank God to come across your blog). I have some Korean friends who visited the country this year, and I said to them that I might go and visit them next year.
The thing is, it’s gonna be my first time to travel abroad. I might travel alone, too. By next year, I am going to be fresh from college and probably a new employee. As I look at the requirements for visa application, I don’t know where to fit myself in terms of the classification of applicants (e.g. I would probably don’t have an ITR yet, etc). Do you know how likely would it be for me to have my visa application granted if ever? Honestly I am afraid to even inquire at the Korean embassy because right now, I am still unsure what to tell them.
Thank you po!^^
i would like to ask if meron na bang travel advisory na hindi na nagpapapunta ng tourist jan sa South Korea?
hi emma~ so far parang wla naman,
nag apply ako kahapon sa korean embassy as tourist at next week na ang result.
God bless sa lahat ~
ah ok thanks Jee kasi mag aapply din ako next week pa actually second ko na ito 🙂
hi emma! ask ko lang kung ano ung result ng visa mo? mag aaply din kc ako next week. thanks!
Hi! Kasalukuyan po akong ngtratrabaho dto sa hongkong, balak ko kpg ngrenew ako instead na umexit ng pinas pwede ba akng umexit sa south korea as the same time para mkapamasyal na rin..
hi i just want to ask if i still need usfk 166 form to comply with the requirements in the korean embassy for tourist visa?because my husband and i got married here in the philippines when he was stationed in germany.and now hes in korea and planning to get me to visit him to spend chrismas together.
thank you so much..
I want to go to Korea with my friend but we have a problem, her mom is a TNT in Korea, They’ve been apart since she was 5.. She’s 18 now and we’re planning to visit her parents this summer but how can she get a visa without the embassy knowing her parents are TNTs?
Hi!
I have been reading your website and I think its good that your helping us by providing us the information we need..I am planning to go to Korea but like some, I also dont have an ITR.I dont know what to do.
Hi tseksi! You can just try to apply since you said you don’t have an ITR. There’s a risk though that they won’t accept your application. We won’t know unless we try ;p
hello. my tourist visa application was just approved last friday. (date of issue: dec 10, 2010). kaso.. the final date of entry ang nakalagay until march 10, 2011 lang. i answered in my application form that my potential date of entry is may 21, 2011. pero march 10, 2011 pa din ang nilagay na final date of entry when my visa got approved.
is there a rule na yung travel period should be within 3 months from date of issue?
meron po ba sa inyo dito na pinayagan baguhin ang final date of entry into a later date?
thanks po ^^
hi! as far as i know po kahit tourist visa sa ibang bansa kailangan makalabas ka na ng country of origin bago mag-lapse ang 90-day period. in some countries, if you do not use your visa within that given period, may tendency na mahirapan na ulit sa pag-aapply ng panibagong visa (for single entry tourist visas po ang alam ko). Unless you include a valid reason sa di mo pagtuloy ng trip (e.g. hospitalized, death etc.)
hi! is it possible to be granted for tourist visa for just 7 days? because my korean girlfriend invites me to go there..nurse po ako dito pero wala pa po akong work..no itr..i dont know what to do rin po.
Hi J.B. It’s possible to get a tourist visa for 7 days. However, just like the experience of some people here the embassy usually don’t accept incomplete documents; but since your girlfriend is Korean maybe you can ask her to send you an invitation letter, a copy of her passport and financial documents stating that she will support your stay in Korea.
If she can send me those 3, i can get visa even though i am not complete with the requirements? i just only have a passport..
hi,yung friend ko gf sya, nung koreano na andun ngaun sa pinas,para dalhin sya d2 sa korea,since ala sya itr at bank account at previous work document,d sya naaprubahan,khit nsa pinas pa ung koreano,ngaun,babalik n sa dec.22, d2 ung koreano n friend ko din ,na luhaan,papakasalan n lng dw nya next month para,mkapunta n d2 ung gf nya,
hi, need your help please. i just got my visa today, but sad to say my friend was denied. He pass all the requirements but the ITR is not updated it was dated 2008.
Anyone can help, if I can appeal or ask korean embassy regarding the basis of denied visa?
We already bought ticket for our flights. soo sayang namn.
Please reply.
Hi Albert! Sorry to disappoint you but the Embassy will just tell your friend to apply again in six months. Marami nang nakabili ng plane ticket na na-deny at wala nang nagawa.
hi, ms. betchay. tanong ko lng po kung pde bang mg jeju island na lng if ever na ma deny ang visa application? dba po, wlang visa na kelangan pg sa jeju island pupunta? btw, incheon po ang asa ticket nmin (manila-incheon).pde po ba yun from incheon tpos pumunta ng jeju island?
hi betchay is this possible?? kung pwede baka mag jeju nalng ako…
Hi Alex! Dapat daw direct flight to Jeju pero check mo rin.
While going to Cheju is visa-free for Philippine passport holders, we should be flying in from a direct international flight and not from the mainland SK. if you land in ICN you need to have a visa, as you’ll be transferring airports (Incheon-Gimpo) which are 30 minutes (via AREX rail link, i think) apart. You’ll be passing through immigration and haul your luggage to the next airport (GMP).
Try searching the net for online ticketing sites. You can come in CJU via NGO (Nagoya, Japan), PVG (Shanghai PuDong), XMN (Xiamen, China) or HKG via Cathay Pacific (Dragon Air). Can be a little expensive than CebuPac. Been searching for budget airfare for MNL-CJU via 2nd country (JP,CH,HK etc) because i need to have Plan B if i will be denied a visa. 🙂 In fact, one personnel from the Korean consular office here in Doha suggested that Cheju is the place to be (especially if you are a nature lover) than the cosmo Seoul.
Hope these help 🙂
Hi. Im planning to get a tourist visa. Do you know what the requirements are for professionals (ie medical doctors)? I just graduated from med school and got my license this august and i have yet to continue my residency training. Im technically a dependent of my parents (both residing and working in the Phils) who are sponsoring my trip as a gift. Do i submit the requirements for students? I have a valid 10year US visa.
Hi Ms. Betchay weeee makakabalik ako ulet this Feb jan sa Korea i got my visa!!!
Hi,
Me and my friends are planning to go to Korea this March for like 3 days… Most of us are employed. some just got back from working abroad and we have a student going with us too. We are going to apply for Korean Visas this January and we’re currently completing the necessary requirements. Any advise to give us better chances of being approved? And how do we answer the parts: 34. Accompanying Family and 35. Guarantor or Reference in Korea? We will just go there for a tour and we don’t know anyone from Korea. Thanks! Hope to hear from anyone soon =)
Hi Ria! You need not worry if you don’t have an invitation letter. It’s optional and you will only need it if invited to Korea. As long as you have a stable job and your documents can show that you are capable of touring Korea, then you need not worry. Your friends need not worry too. If you don’t have an accompanying family member, then you don’t need to answer that.
Thanks for the reply Ms Betchay =) We will apply for the visa soon and im praying everyone gets aprroved coz we have tickets already. Btw, if it’s not too much to ask again, should we attach a copy of our plane tickets as well?
thank you so much! 🙂
Hi Ria! Not a few have tried to attach their plane reservations and all of them got scoffed at by the embassy staff. They would just tell you that you shouldn’t buy a ticket first before applying for the visa.
oh i see… thanks for the tip Ms Betchay! we bought tickets coz they were on sale last year. we just took the risk even if we are not sure we would all get tourist visas. Should we really book for accommodations for the visa? so we can write something here: Address in Korea? we are less than 2mos away from d trip and we don’t have visas yet =/
btw, thank you soooo much for the help Ms Betchay!!!! ♥
dear mam at sir,, matagal nakong walang communication sa asawa kong koreano, d k alam kung ano n ang nangyari sknya mag 5 years napo ngaun,, d napo umuuwi sa pinas,, ano po b ang dapat kng gawin. pls reply po plsssssssssssssssss,, inabandona niya ang kangyang mga anak sakin.
Hi Norma! Maraming kaso na kagaya ng sa ‘yo. Yung mga anak ninyo, hindi sila Korean citizen? May Korean passport ba sila?
Hi ma’am/sir,
ano po kayang visa ang pwede kong i apply kasi emergency po my cousin need an assistance from family or relatives. nakaconfine xa sa hospital more than a week na. she suffer from leukemia, we have to be there as soon as possible. may invitation na pinadala ung korean bf nia here and also the medical record. and problema lang po wala po akong ITR and certficate of employment gaya ng requirments sa tourist visa. ano po kayang advice ang maiishare niyo sa’kin na dapat namin gawin kasi emergency lang po talaga? thanks
Hello! I really need your response, please help me. Our flight will be on January 15, we haven’t had our visas yet. Is there a chance that we’ll still be able to get it if we pass it maybe tomorrow (January 8)? Is their office open during weekends? And do those even count as working days? Please reply. Thank you! 🙂
hi.. we got our E6 visa last december 30… i would like to ask how is the process of cancellation for our visa? coz we had a problem with our agent and we wont be going there anymore.. how long does it take? and who will apply for the cancellation? should it be my agent or me??
Hi po, I would like to ask po I jUst recently resigned from my previous work then I just found out last year that my brother bought a ticket to Korea for me as a gift we will go there together on feb. My mom will cover my expenses though the problem is she is a housewife who entirely depends on my dad’s remittance so she doesn’t have an ITR. Our family lawyer told my mom to make a sworn statement have it notarized stating that she is a housewife etc.. So do u think it is an acceptable document? Thank you so much
Hi Ruth! We really wouldn’t know unless we try. Korean Embassy is very strict when it comes to documents but they sometimes (according to others) make exceptions in special cases. My husband and I talked about that before, like a lot of Filipinos are not working but are moneyed so they don’t have documents to present. Anyway, I have a friend who is also a housewife and she applied for a visa using her husband’s documents instead.
It is true Ms. Betchay… as a matter of fact yesterday I arrived here in Seoul. This is my third time visit, the first two was last year and same always… I don’t have ITR and bank statements.
Nor, stated that I’m a member of any church or organization. I applied as visitor and frelancer. Just invited by KOREAN family.
Hi gh! You’re lucky that they didn’t ask any other documents from you. However, from my experience and the others too the Korean Embassy would not accept incomplete documents. There is one poster here who tried to apply without an ITR and they didn’t accept her application. So I guess, just to be safe it would be better to complete the documents first.
hello po!ask ko lang po sana.. like u, i dont have any ITR and bank statement…and u apply as visitor, anu po ung mga requirements na pinasa mu?
Hi Ms. Betchay thank so much for your reply I highly appreciate it 🙂
Sad to say the travel agent called just this afternoon and gave me a very sad news i didn’t get a visa but my brother and accompanying friend was given a visa. Though he informed me I have a letter from the embassy..Hope they will reconsider my application and give me a chance to face them personally for an interview and prove i will be going back here in the Philippines since I will be taking an important exam at the DFA office. I was so expecting that they will call me for personal appearance but they didn’t. 🙁
What are the approval rates for filipinas being invited by US soldiers being stationed in Korea. I have sent her a letter of affadavit from the US army stating i will be taking full financial care of her and providing her room and board while shes here. I also sent her the letter of invitation which were both notarized on a US army installation. She has no ITR. Im worried her visa will be denied?? Does anyone have any insight from past expierences?
would like to know how much is the fee for applying tourist visa to korea?
its free pag sa korean embassy kayo nag apply
i would also like to ask if how long does it take to process the application? like if i will avail of the promo ticket of cebupacificair with travel dates June 16-19, when do u think is the best time to apply and get visa or would it be possible to first get visa to make sure we will be able to get one before booking?
Hi Ellen! The best time to apply would be within three months of your travel. You could apply for a visa anytime in April.
hi!miss betchay
ask ko lng po,how to get a tourist visa?ng work n po ako sa korea since 2003 up to 2008 pero ng tnt po ako..ngaun po gus2 kong mg apply as a tourist..andun pa po kc ung aswa ko..so what ang dapat kong gawin..ung passport ko po eh issued sa korea..is there any problem po b kung un din ang ggmitin ko..and the requirements,,pls.reply…tnx
hi po ms.betchay sana tulungan po ninyo ako hehe kasi pupunta ako nang korea this ferb.to visit my US airforce husband stationed in korea..tanong ko kailangan ba tagala nang CFO certificate na bibisita lang naman ako doon.salamat po.
hi celyn, yes need po yun katunayan na kasal ka talaga sa kanya.. my bf is us army lahat ng documents nya hiningi icluding yung order docs nya. need talaga yan, and one of important docs yan in order for you get visa 🙂
us army po ung bf ko, punta sana ako korea para bisitahin sya & magpakasal sana, pero wala pa ako work, fresh grad pa lang. sagot naman nya lahat ng gastos. ano pong documents kailangan ko dalhin?
hello po! this is nhey from pasig philippines.
i just applied for my sk tourist’s visa this morning
and i am so much hoping na wag akong ma deny..
my brother-in-law invited me to go there..he is a korean married to my sister…God Bless me 🙂
hi miss,denied po visa ko dku po alam kung bkit. i have my documnts nman pru ung itr ang wla kasi nga minimum lang ung sahud ko.posible kya ung itr ko ang dahilan d ako bngyan ng visa o yung bank crtificate ksi sa amin dlawa ng asawa ko ang nkapngalan o joint acct.salamat po.
hi ms betchay..ask ko sna if pwede ba magapply ung fiance ko ppnta dito ng korea kung wla sya work ngaun..kttpos lng ng contract nia sa UAE pede b nia gmitin ung COE nia from previous job?accept kya ng EMBASSY un?wla din sya ITR kc OFW EXEMPTED nmn sa ITR db?pero meron sya bank statement n proof n kya nia mgtourist..im looking forward for your response..thank you..
Please response anyone..
need suggestions please..
thank you..
hi Ash! i think need mo gawa ng invitation letter stated case of your fiance mas mganda have it notarized din dyan para mas legal, then back up with your fiance documents. total may bank certificate naman siya. why dont you try muna sa ganitong step, then sasabihin naman ni SK Embassy what are the other documents na need pa nila. basta ba importante wala kayong violate na law or mag tempt na mag hanap ng work in the peninsula.. dapat honest din ang invitation letter mo.. goodluck! 🙂
nagawan ko na po ng invi letter fiance ko.and nkapnta n rin sya ng embassy.binalik sa knya ang lht ng docs ksma ang invi letter form from here.ang sabi s knya is “try to see our requirements”.ano pb ang kulang bkit gnun ang embassy?san n po ba c ms. betchay?please naman po help me naman..
ms. betchay namimili nmn kau ng rrplyan eh..
any idea nmn sa problem ko..
Hi ASh! Hirap mag-reply pag maraming ginagawa ;p
ms.betchay..ask ko ung sa fiance ko,gsto ko sya papuntahin dito kya lang wla syang ITR,db exempted nmn ung mga ofw sa ITR?tska my bank certificate nmn ang fiance ko proof n kya nya mg tourist.tpos gumawa rin ako ng invi letter for her..kaya lng bakit nung pumunta n sya ng embassy binalik ung apps nia ang sabi eh “try to see our requirements” ano po ba pwedeng gwin ms. betchay?suggestion naman po.tnx in advance.
i forgot.. ung COE rin pla nia from UAE, dun kc sya ngwork..tas ngaun nsa pinas sya umaasa na makakapnta dito sa korea..
Hi Ash, just to share I tried to apply before ng tourist Visa with an Invitation letter coming from my Fiancée na Korean na nandito sa Philippines ng time na nag apply ako, I wasn’t denied but my application wasn’t accepted because: first I wasn’t working that time so wala akong ITR na maipakita though I had my Bank Account savings from my previous Job and second the Embassy told me that they don not accept Fiancée Visa, I think that’s the reason why they didn’t accept my application. Just tell to your fiancée to visit Embassy of Korea to Phils. website to see the updated lists of requirements for OFW… and this one I just heard from my Husband that It is hard to get a Visa to Korea if you are an OFW but he doesn’t know the reason why he was just informed by a friend working in Korean Embassy.. but still in this case I also would like to confirm it to Ms. Betchay if it’s true that it is difficult to get Visa to Korea if you are an OFW from other country such as in UAE. .thanks!
Ash, punta ka sa POEA… hingi ka ng certificate of proof that OFW are excempted from ITR. Koreans doesn’t know that.
I heard a woman didn’t accept her doc bec her money in bank cert. P100,000. The korean said, it is not enough… submit other bank certificate. Then, the woman said,” Even for 3 days tour?” Yes, it is not enough, the Korean said.
To those who received visa … keep on praying still, bec it is not a guarantee that you could enter. I encountered a lot of Filipinos denied when they are already in Incheon airport. They failed in the immigration interview.
Mehyun,ganun ba kasi ive been traveling to korea since 2003 but hindi pa ko nakakakita ng mga pinoy nna encountered ng korean immigration dapat cguro to all Filipino who are travelling in korea be ready for the immigration interview when they arrived at incheon but dont worry hindi naman lahat tinatanong ng immigration officer ramdon selection lang i bet,anyway good luck to all those pinoy looking forward to get a visa Korea is the best country in asia and i really love the country as well as korean people my family enjoyed a lot when they visit korea for 15 days ….
san dept ng poea mkakaluha nun?tnx
hirap nila ispelengin, i know someone n approved tourist visa nya for almost 50k savings in a bank, employee xa, complete docs nya, un nga lang, my stamped n passport nya fr singapore, malaysia and japan ata un… for 1 week stay p un ha…
100k pwede mangyari…
pero ako kasi 52k lng nasa BC ko pero nabigyan naman ako visa… dapat tugma sa sweldo mo and ITR mo yugn pera mo s abank… i ask my friend na manager ng bank di naman daw nila tinatawagan bank…
very agree… hindi lng sa visa application and paghihirap… kasi what happened to us…
me= 1st travel outside country, 1st passport
tito= many travels international, businessman
pero pagdating sa incheon immigration na hold tito ko ako hindi…
pero my tita was there and luckily nadala namin yugn old passport nya na full of travel outside country kaya na approve…
important tip:
magdala kayo gn printer na website or confirmation ng hotel/lodging house/ geusthouse na stayan ninyo…
ako din, 2nd asian country ko lang ang South Korea, pero wala naman tinanong sa akin sa Korean Immigration..
hello po my name is christine im planning to aply tourist visa this coming oct. ano po ung requirments para sakin first time ko lang po mgtour sa korea…pls help me out wat do i need ..salamat
Hi Christine! Paki-check yung basic requirements for employees (kung empleyado ka) or for students, kung estudyante ka. Kung none of the above, kailangan mo ng financial documents which will prove your financial capability and your ties to the Philippines.
hello miss betchay..anu poh bang requirements for married visa for korea.help me please…?thank you.
ms. beth ask ko lng kung pwd b yn itr ko kc po lady guard aq…
hi Ms.Betch.
Is it possible that my Bf who will work in Korea by Next year,will be the one who will support all my documents needed for tourist visa? dutch national sya na pilot ng isang airlines naka base sa korea.kakatapos lang ng contract nya dito sa pinas nitong december sa isang airline din .tnx for asap reply kc mag aaply ako ng visa by Feb. next year once settle na sya dun sa incheon…have a nice day po
hi good day! question lang po for the second timer applicant do i need to submit again documents na pinasa ko nung una? i applied for tourist visa and luckily nabigyan naman po ako now i need to come back on feb 10. kailangan ko parin po re submit lahat ng documents na pinasa ko before? thanks.. 🙂
hi Ms. Ghe i think so kasi ako nag apply sa travelling agency same as before submit ko lahat i think sa SK Embassy din same din siguro and so far na approve ulet ako
Hi Ms. Emma, alright! ako naman direct naman ako nag apply. madugo lang kasi i have to request employment certificate again and bank certificate again 🙂 I though kasi file na nila yun, kahit 1 month ago lang ako pumunta ng korea? kasi nasa korea ako ng december then babalik ako this feb ulit.. need ko kasi balik agad for my civil wedding there! hayyy… but anyways, thanks sa advice ha sundin ko nalng siguro ulet para mag kasa visa ulet! regards! 🙂
ok sis goodluck sa iyo 🙂
but hey is there anyone from here leaving in korea na? or nasa korea na? sana mag meet tayo wala lang new friends.. 🙂 kakainip kasi sa bahay pag wala bf ko at minsan pag nataon pa na duty siya 🙁
thanks emma 🙂 hope to see you in SK.. 🙂
i’ll be there on the 2nd of Feb sis kaso five days lang ako
hi maam..is it possible for me to go back to korea with out my alien card..i went home lasts eptember 2010 and imigration took my alien card coz i thought im not going back anymore..but now i want to go back and i heard wala na daw re entry sa mga nag babakasyon…my visa is E-9 and i still have more 1 year valid to stay…pls reply
hi amy! yung wala nang re-entry eh nag-take effect ng december 1 at sa mayroong valid visa at alien registration card
i have my sk tourist visa na..Thank GOd!
im going to s.korea soon 🙂
nhey..what are the requirements that u passed to the embassy? thanks..
@emma ayyy sad 🙁 feb 11 pa ako 🙂 anyways take care sis!
ok thanks enjoy sis 🙂
sna mabigyan ulit ako ng visa this coming feb.and also my brother…thanx God…
im a mother with 3 children, ako at ang bunso ko anak 18 yrs old may multiple of 10 yrs us visa,plano po naming pumunta ng korea,ung panganay ko 23 yrs old at pangalawa ko anak 21 yrs old,wala itr pero may malaki acct sa bank,katulong ko sila sa pagmamanage ng aming business, kumpleto po ako ng requirements,is it possible na mabigyan po ng visa ung 2 anak ko kahit wala sila itr,frequent traveller po sila dahil mahilig po kami magtravel mag anak,ang isusubmit ko lang po ay mga documents ng company namin,mamamasyal lang po kami doon ng 5 days,please pakireply po agad
sa hotel kami tutuloy,at magtotour lang talaga dahil yan ang hobby namin,gusto lang po ng mga anak ko makaexperience ng snow, marami na sila travel dito sa asia,is it okay kung magbobook na kami sa airline at hotel para maattach nnnndin namin sa mga application namin
Hey guys! Do you think there is a good chance of getting a visa for a housewife who doesn’t have an ITR because her husband is an OFW? I think this question has been asked before but I just want to verify.
Medyo kinakabahan kasi ako na baka ma-approve kami ng mga kapatid ko for a visa since we’re students tapos yung mom ko, who is a housewife, will be denied. My dad, who is our sole financial provider, will apply for his visa abroad, while the rest of us will apply here in the Philippines. Does having a previous multiple US visa help our chances? I hope someone can help 🙁
Hi Ash! As long as your husband is not working in Korea under the EPS system, then it’s okay. Just think positively ;p
Err, hindi husband ko yung OFW. It’s my dad. Yung tinutukoy ko na “housewife” is my mom 😀
Anyway, I’ll just keep my fingers crossed. Hopefully luck will be on our side. Thanks for taking the time to reply! I appreciate it 🙂
flight ko na mamaya 1am… 🙂 sana marami ako maging friends
Hello Ma’am. Hidi po pwedeng mag-apply ng tourist visa ang walang stable job?… Kasi po expire na ang kontrata ko sa feb 04. at nakalagay po yun sa COE. Aside from that, not more than 30 k lang po ang nka deckare sa bank acct ko. Malakai po ba ang chance na madeny ako?
Thanks po.
ma’am ask ko lng po, kung gusto pong bang pumunta po sa South Korea dapat po bang my sponsor kayo?.. kasi po may balak po kaming umalis kasama ko po ung ate ko and un mga pamangkin q, eh first time p pla po namin umalis going abroad. tapos po wla po kming kakilala o friend n tiga Korea, pnu po un? dapat po ba may sponsor?..and kpop lover po ksi po ung mag pamangkin q kaya gusto nilang pumanta dun..for tourist vacation purpose lng naman po, magstay lng kami mga 2 weeks lng..wait q po un reply nyo..thanks po..
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…
T0,
SIR,I interesting visiting in south korea thanks.
mam pwede pa po ba akong makabalik sa korea,1 year & 5 months nko d2 sa pinas galing korea nag t,n,t,po ako ng 2 months piro somorinder po ako dipo ako na holi makakabalik pa kaya ako thangks po mam…
mam,ano pong bagong law jan sa korea,2ngkol sa nag t,n,t, lastyear tpos omowi den makkabalik pa kaya,ilang years kaya ang antayin ko mam,sana replayan po nyo ako agad mam thangks po
Hi Bernardo! 5 years pa bago makabalik kung nag-overstay
ask ko lng po kase di pa nare release ung ITR namen ng 2010 so 2009 muna gagamitin namen, ok lng po ba?
If you can wait for the 2010 ITR then that would be better, but if not then the 2009 would probably do. Pero dapat may back-up na COE mo.
hi po….ask ko lang po sana kung kilangan ba talaga ng 500,00 thousand ang show money? para maka pag aplay ng tourist visa? anu po ba mga requirements para maka kuha ng tourist visa kasama ko po sana ang anak kung 4yrs.old sya din po ba ay kilangan mag provide ng mga documents? anu anu po ang mga iyon sana po mabasa ko ang reply nyo salamat po…..
gusto ng asawa kong na pumunta d2 sa korea.. ano po ba ang paraan,, kahit tourist lang?
Hi mam, need some advice. My husband and I want to travel south korea and so to secure visa. But here’s our sitiuation, we are running family business pero hindi po samin nakapangalan ang business sa father in law ko. Both of us dont have ITR, but we can ask my father in law to isssue us Cerificate of employment. We have at least 2M on our bank acct, our earning and inheritance. We were able to travel at singapore and we would like to try south korea this year. What are the possibilities, chances that we may approved on our visa application, considering we can really afford to travel.
Thanks, your advice will be highly appreciated.
Hello po,
i’m working here in beijing and planning to get a tourist visa to korea in june pag uwi ko jan sa pinas.. do i need to present them ITR..? i don’t think may ITR ang mga OFW..
thanks po.
hi i am a nurse currently working in brunei,for 8 mos. now ; i have asked for the requirements to visit my cousin marrying a korean national there. the first is, i must be residing for 5 years or more here in brunei. do i have a chance to be granted a visa with this length of stay??
Hi! First of all, I’m so glad that I was able to stumble upon your site. It is very informative.
I have a question regarding applying for a SK visa. My older sister and I are planning to have a 7 day tour in S. Korea in December. We are both employed. I saw in your answers that the bank statement is very important. I’m a recent graduate and just started to work so my bank statement is not really impressive. My older sister will shoulder most of our tour expenses. How can I include that bit of info in my application. I’m worried that they will deny my application because of my bank statement. Thank you so much!! ^^
hi miss betchay, korean po ang mister ko kasal kmi sa pinas at may dalawa kami anak nand2 po kmi sa korea now dahil kinasal po ung bunsong kapatid ni mister, sa ngayun po biglaang disisyon gus2 ng byenan ko makasama ng matagal ang mga apo nila kya nag apply po c mister ng f2 visa ko. ung mga anak po nmin is korean citizine na, ung f2 visa ko po ay 6mos daw po bago ma aprobe dahil jobless po ako at walang bank account, marami po bang case kagaya ko 6mos or more ang kailangan hintayin at dipende daw po sa disisyon kung ma aprobe after 6mos or higit pa??? completo po ako sa papeles at hndi agad kmi nkapag apply sa pinas dati. wala narin po kami magawa ni mister at kailangan nya rin po umattend ng military service..
Hi Franz! Pag nag-apply ka ng F2 visa sandali lang siya. Ngayon may C3 visa ka di ba? So kailangan lang ng asawa mo ang financial documents niya (could be his employment certificate, real estate ownership, lease or money in the bank) at proof na kasal kayo. Hindi naman six months ang approval. Kung legally married naman kayo eh sandali lang nila iche-change ang visa mo. Hindi mo kailangan na may trabaho or bank account. Ang asawa mo ang kailangan na may trabaho or bank account, hindi ikaw. Anyway, hindi ko naman kilala ang pamilya mo pero dapat lagi tayong alert ha kasi baka mamaya pauwiin ka ng hindi kasama mga anak mo, wag na wag kang papayag.
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Hindi kase na answer yung inquiry above if I am exempted in Tax (means no ITR probably). How can I provide the doc which is very much required? There are cases kse na COE differs from what is submitted in gov.(confi matters). Kindly answer madaam. Thanks.
Hi Ms. Betchay,
question lang..what if 1st time pa lang mag-travel at walang other visas such as US visa, hindi ba accepted un? I mean pano kung kumpleto naman yung documents aside from that? thanks.
hello miss betchat ask q lang po galing na po aq ng korea 2006.after 4months nag nag runaway po aq.my working visa pa aq nun so after 1 month nag pakasal aq sa us army.at bumalik aq ng pinas..after 3 yrs nag divorce km pero and2 pa rin aq sa pinas until now…ang tanong q po..my new bf po aq na gusto aqng papuntahin sa korea to visit him this coming april..maka2balik pa po ba aq jan..or wala po bang maging problema kc nag runaway po aq be4..wait q po reply nio tnx..
hello again miss betchay…may bank certificate po aq pero wala aqng employment cert..kc every month naman po my financial support naman km galing sa ex-husband q.pwede po ba un kahit wala aqng employment cert.?
hi ms. betchay
ask ko po kung pwede ba kami apply ng tourist visa sa south korea consulate sa cebu? at hindi na kami ppunta ng manila? wala pa po kaming trabaho ng bf ko, pwede po ba ung bank acct ng dad nya ang ippkita kasali ako na iffinance? what are the requirements po in applying tourist visa? 7days lng po kmi dun and how much po? thank you very much. pls email me po. thank u
Hi,
I already purchased tickets going to Seoul for November 23rd-30th (sale kasi). I haven’t been there. I have not traveled to a country that requires a visa but I traveled outside the country before (Singapore). I know the requirements and a friend in Seoul told me she’ll ask her boyfriend to send an invitation (is it necessary?). I would also like to know when I should apply for a visa since my departure date is still months away (November – it’s just Feb)?
Advance thank you for your help!
Jin
hello ms.betchay,
Gud day to u, i just want to know if i need invitation letter from somebody live or work in korea ,if i have my ITR and bank statement and i have also a tourist visa befor in japan..pls. let me know if i still need and i just want to visit korea and see the snow ..
The invitation letter is optional. If a Korean is inviting you, then you can include his/her invitation letter but if it not then it’s okay that you don’t have an invitation letter.
hi ms.betchay,
natutuwa aq kc ang dami mo natutulungan kababayan natin na gusto mkarating sa korea,sana matulungan mo din aq.6yrs.ngtrabaho ang mr.q sa korea tapos n contrata nya last jan15 2010.at gusto sya ng employer nya bumalik at mgtrabaho ulit sa company nila.at nangako nman n tutulungan sya mkabalik doon. bilang tourist nga lng ang apply nya. kya hinihintay p nmin dumating un invitation letter na galing sa employer nya sna matulungan m din aq at maraming salamat betchay…
thank you so much for helping us betchay GOD RICHLY BLESS YOU………
Hi Ms. Betchay…
I’m planning to ap[ply for my visa this August…maybe August 18, 2011… true poh ba ung 5 day processing ng visa??baka poh kasi magpabalik balik na naman kami. Malau poh kasi place namin sa Manila. And need pa poh ba ng ITR and employment certificate if natapos na ng July 2011 ung contract sa work at di nagrenew???
Ininvite poh kasi akong magtour sa Korea ng friend ko… Please give me some information.. Thank you ver much ^^ God Bless poh.
MJ
Hi Ms. Betchay! i am here at korea now, just want to ask something i know i am sound like stupid ano ba mganda shampoo for winter here grabe nasisira ang hair ko dito sa weather.. and by the way saan ka pala sa korea? hope to meet you while i am here i am now at pyongtaek 🙂 thanks… 🙂
i wish to go Korea. i am just waiting for the signal of my family when to process my visa. i want also to experience spring there…^^ also to visit my filipino friends…^^
teacher eden how are you now there. i am still here in Phil. for the reason that he is still in military. my US visa will expire next year and still not processing it to go KR. hehehe! wish to see you there.^^
I went to Korea last year and I had an F2 visa. Di na siya na extend. Dito na ko Pinas now. Gusto ko bumalik sa Korea. Pano kaya? Renewable ba yung visa ko? Wala na kami communication ni Korean husband. Help naman.
i want to gome! i need help any filipina nandito sa Pyoengtaek? i need some help. im stock here!
malapit lang ang Pyeongtaek sa Seoul ;p
my company can’t issue an ITR yet so just want to ask if there might be an alternative to it that I can pass to prove that I am working and paying my taxes.
Hi Gee! I am not really sure because from my experience, they won’t accept applications without the ITR if you’re an employee.
ano pUh ung latest requirements for missionary visa? thank you pUh….
hi ms betchay ask k lng po kung paano mag apply ng tourist visa?at kung pwede ako magtourist up to 3 mos,dun po kc nagwowork ang husband ko,matagal po b processing ng pag apply ng visa?matagl n po kc gusto ng husband ko n makapunta ako dun.thank you po
hi malou! pwede ka mag-tourist hanggang 3 months pero nasa discretion ng consul o immigration officials yan… pero gaya ng sabi ng iba, kung E-9 ang visa ng asawa mo eh medyo mahihirapan kang kumuha ng C-3 visa
hello mam betchay! im working here in makati as nanny and at the same time tutor….sabi ng boss ko he has plan to send me in korea together with his son para magwork pa rin as nanny and tutor….graduate ako ng college and my mga experience na rin in different field…pero matagal na akong di nagwork sa company kasi nagwork me as tutor for 3years..malamang di ako makakakuha ng ITR s BIR and wala din akong bank account….paano gagawin ko kapag pinakuha me ng boss ko ng visa? tapos wala akong maprovide na ganung documents..kung sakali first time ko mgtravel and kukuha ng visa…ano po ba yung mga standard requirments para sa kagaya ko na kukuha ng working visa en malamang boss ko sasagot lahat hg expenses ko s pagkuha ng visa…thanks..hoping for your reply…
awww. sad.. guess just have to wait a little more..
nwei, thanks soo much! 🙂
hi malou w/regards to your concern i want also to visit my husband there…when is your plan to apply in the embassy since i have no experience i want to know all you did becoz i think mauuna ka sa akin kc sa april pa ako plan na mag apply.if you dont mind pwede i share mo whats your update regarding your application?thans and may God bless you…
HI!! while i was reading in this site i was really thinking that you might help me too since you seem that you have knowledge about the visa stuff in going to korea…
Can i just ask far some piece of advice? My boyfriend is a korean citizen and he wants me to live with him in korea. Though we are not married yet is it possible for me to be there using the fiance visa? what are the things that my boyfriend and I will prepare and submit? and can you tell me what is the better way for me to go there without spending much. Thanks!!
Hi April! There is no fiance visa in Korea. Your options are to come here on a C-3 (tourist) or student visa. With the C-3, you can only stay up to a maximum of 90 days. It’s easier and less costly to come here on a C-3 visa. A full semester in a university here would cost you almost 4,000 USD for the tuition alone.
paano ako makakakuha ng working visa para sa korea na hindi kailangan na invitation ng aking papasukan na trabaho sa korea?
salamat po
gud eve po ms betchay,thank you po s reply,ask k lng po ano po b ung C-3 n visa?may iba p b n visa pwede k apply except dun s C-3?thanks po
Hi Ms. Betchay,..
what poh ang requirements sa visa application kapag employee.
Iniinvite poh kasi akong magtour ng Korean friend ko. Mahihirapan po ba ko pag di ako employee?? salamat poh.
Joy
hi po mam betchay,bibisitahin ko po ang aking asawa na USAF na sa korea na station ngayon sa susunod na buwan,nasa akin na po yong invatation letter,photocopy nang military ID, order at passport nya,pati na rin ang form 166.at my pasport na ako at photocopy nang marriage cert namin at picture.pupunta ako nang manila next week para kumuha nang cfo cert at mag applay na nang visa.itatanong ko lang po sana kung ano pang mga documento na kailangan kong dalhin para hindi ako ma deny.salamat po nang marami!
hello, may concern ako about my student visa. Patay na dad ko na retiree at yung mom ko housewife pero may bank account naman siya for a bank certificate. Therefore, walang ITR ang mom ko. Married na po ako. Yung husband ko, student din at yung parents naman nya may ITR parehas at malalaki ang sweldo.
Magkano po kaya dapat ang laman ng bank account ng mom ko para sa show money? Kung sakali, pwede kaya ako madamay sa ITR ng in-laws ko or pag ganitong case, hindi kami conjugal? Students kami parehas kaya wala ring personal ITRs. Thanks in advance
Hello!
I just want to ask, Im Self-employed right now but i can have my employer/boss to give me COE (Is this considered valid COE @ the embassy). In my ITR im going to shift from Employed to Self-Employed (IS this also valid)… Ive already booked a roundtrip ticket to South Korea this summer knowing that it doesn’t need a visa to go there but last week someone told me that i have to have one… Ple Help
hi po ask ko lang kung ano po ang reason at bakit denied po ang nanay ko ngayon,tatlong beses na po syang nkapunta dito sa korea. ano po kya ang naging problema.aasahan ko po ang sagot.thanks po
Hi there. We already bought tickets for SK our flight is on Apr 23,2011. My concern is my passport is expiring by Sept 2011 and already have pending application for a new one but definitely will get it by April 6,2011. How can i apply for an SK visa with that situation? How long is the processing of the tourist visa?
Thank you.
Hello, Good day, I am Nimfa Moreno Cuadra, I worked as an Entertainer year Dec.2008-April2009. I didn’t finished my contract and just ran away. I’ve worked everywhere, part of South Korea. I’ve worked as a babysitter, housecleaner, helper on a furniture and a waitress on my last day in South Korea, Korean Immigration caught me and prisoned for 2 days, they took picture and fingerprints of me. And sent home on a 3rd day in the philippines. They didn’t put any stamp on my passport like deport or banned or blacklisted.. I just got stamp like arrival and departed. And now, I miss Korea being a worker of those korean people. I treat them as my family and they treat me well also. My last job there is a waitress on american restaurant, I worked there for 5 months. I helped a lot my boss and treat good all the people around me there. I miss my job there and all the people. I apologized if I’ve been illegaly worker there for almost 2 years. I just wanna work for the future of my kids and to help my family. I wanna be true for now, I really wanna go back there and work legally, mY Boss in a restaurant wanna give me a petition to have a working visa and work on Him again. But I am worried that you might not forgive me and forgive my Boss because of what happened. But if you will give us a chance, I promise that I will obey your rules and policy. And whatever your decisions for me, I will accept it. Thank you so much and God bless you all and more power.
Hi ms.ruth,
Just want to ask if you have any idea why were you denied? I have same case with you. I resigned from my work last feb and we already have tickets to Korea this april. I’m going to travel with my family. My parents will finance my trip. I have Coe, bank certificate and ITR naman. I’m just scared to be denied 🙁
Thank you!
nakakabagot na dito sa pyeongtaek!! hehehe… sobrang tahimik.. gusto ko pumunta ng seoul pero wala naman ako kasama.. 🙂
Hi! I just wanna share my experience..I went to SK embassy last week with my sis to apply for a tourist visa…They accepted my sister’s documents…She also got her visa 3 days later with 1 year validity/multiple entries…As for me, I’m still a student and I didn’t know when I went there last week that I need to submit my parents’ documents…As you know, they don’t process incomplete requirements…So I had to come back sa ibang araw…But my biggest problem was, my parents are both OFW..So wala silang ITR…I’m not sure what kind of documents I have to present to prove they’re OFW…My mom told me to include their OEC…It’s the official receipt issued by DOLE. Also, I included copy of my parent’s passport and my mom’s Abu Dhabi residence visa…And then I got my passport claim stub… 🙂
HI DP! WITH THAT OEC, DID THEY APPROVE YOUR VISA APPLICATION?
hello,im married with korean and im planning to invite my brother to come here in Korea,What is the valid reason to have a visa?If he apply for 6 months stay here how much it will cost or is it possible to get the visa?thank you very much.
hi po ms.betchay,ask k lng po kung mas madali po kumuha ng korean visa kung ininvite ako ng friend k n koreano,at ano po kailangan nya ayusin dun s korea n mga documents pra ma invite nya ako,,,pls reply po tnx GOD BLESS
i was in korean embassy to apply my tourist visa.. my fiance who wroking in south korea invited me for few months.. but the girl in embassy told me sorry maam you cant apply visa without job???well im just shock when she tell me that..what should i do about it??why she dont want me to apply tourist visa if i am unemployee..my fiance will support me for everything i need in korea.. can you tell me exactly what the problem of this???thanks
hi. ms. betchay ask ko lang po may ate po ako sa korea bale korean citizen na siya and gusto ko po pumunta dun at mag visit sa kanya complete po yung mga papers ko pwera lang po yung ITR.pwede na po ba yon o kailangan ko pa po ng ITR?
hi ms. betchay ask ko lng po kung me E7 Visa(Professional Visa) bang n issue ang korean embassy. malapit na po kasi matapos contract ko as E9-2. Gusto po kasi kaming pabalikin ng company as E7 visa. pinag submit kami ng mga documents nmin (college diploma & resume). me possibility po ba na ma issuehan kami ng E7 visa kahit npo over age.41 npo ako gusto ko pa kasing magwork d2 sa korea ng legal. pls reply asap thanks and more power to you god bless always
hi ms. betchay,
my husband is a Ph.D. student in south korea. i want to apply (together with my 3 year old son) for F-3 Visa since D-2 and visa status ng husband ko. we intend to stay in korea this coming summer vacation. can you send me the requirements before we go to the korean embassy. Thank you very much…
Annyonghaseyo!
Hi everyone!
I’m a 17 years old male from Singapore. I wish to visit Korea after my National Service. My ultimate goals are to master the Korean language and migrate to Korea. I really want to do something that would greatly benefit the Korean community and be accepted into their society. I believe in an equilateral world and by that I mena everyone should be given an opportunity to migrate to Korea. Our parents don’t understand whaat we want.. so we must work for it.
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Luckily Singaporeans need no visa…^^
hi i just want to share my/our experience in applying for a korean visa.
we applied as a family (4 adults). My father is a businessman, my mom is a housewife, my sister is an employee and i am unemployed(since last feb16 until present). So we submitted all the necessary documents. As for me I submitted the requirements for Employees – Coe, ITR, Bank Certificate, and since my parents will be the one to finance our trip I aslso submitted Birth Certificate, my parents’ bank certificates, DTI/mayor’s permis of my Dad’s business. I really thought that they will not give me visa since I am unemployed. But through prayers and God’s will we were granted 4 visas 😀
Hi starfish! Thanks for sharing. Have fun on your trip here!
ask ko lang, panu ka nakapasa ng COE kung unemployed ka?
Just tell them you’re not working but make sure to show proof that you can support yourself as a tourist. An acquaintance applied for a visa a month after she quit her job. And she purposefully quit so she could come to Korea and tour for two weeks. Unfortunately, the consul didn’t see it her way. Her application was denied.
this question is for Starfish actually, he/she is unemployed but managed to submit COE..
I think she got it before she resigned.
This is really giving me a lot of confidence because we are in the same situation.^^ Thank you for sharing.
and I just would like to share that I got my visa today minimum 59days stay. I would like to thank starfish and of course ms. betchay for giving me confidence to proceed with my application. I am going to be my tita and staying with her daughter…If there are questions you can also send messages to me…woohoo! In a few days, we will be leaving for SK soon.!^^again A million thanks to ms. betchay and starfish and to the rest of the peeps here….
dear betchay,
i will be travelling to Seoul as tourist with my wife and baby. on the visa application form, do we apply as family (i.e. family members travelling with me are indicated in the form already) or does she have to apply on her own (i.e. she is also employed also). what about the visa for our baby (i.e. less than 2 years old)? thanks
Gud day,ms.betchay. Ask ko lng po if may chance pa ko mag apply ng tour visa. Divorced na kami ng korean last year so I had an F2 visa kaso expired n yon kasi di nmn na extend. 4 months ako stay sa korea last yr. Gusto ko lng mag tour ngaun don and I can support it nman. Gusto ko punthan mga places na di ko napuntahan non. Mejo worid lng ako kasi sbi nung head security s embassy e mhihirpan dw ako kuha tour visa kasi divorced n daw ako at expired na yung F2 visa ko. Please help and advise me nmn. Thanks.
hi ms. betchay…
i read all the comments here and suggestion because i plan to get tourist visa in korea bevauce my bf is in korea..he is a US army and asign their in korea until 2013..and he want me to be their in korea this year..at nabasa ko dito ang mga comments sa iba..at ask ko lng po sa iyo..na last year a may work ako but ngayon wala na pwde ba rin gamitin ang COE?kukuha parin ba ako khit wala na akong work ngayon..at kailangan ba kumuha rin ng ITR?pero mgbigay ng invitation letter yung bf ko madali na ba yun or wala parin assurance???please help me on this….thanks and god bless you always…sana you will reply to me…
ma. luisa,
have u applied for tourist visa already?
Hi Ma’am Betchay. I sent you a question thru the Contact me tab, but the noob in me does not know how to view it, or where (in the site) can I check if you already have a reply. Its about using a cargo box filled with gifts. Thanks for all the help. Your site is a big help!
Ask ko lang po regarding bank certificate. Mag apply kami ng husband ko. Sabi personal account? eh paano yung mga joint account naming dalawa? pwede rin ba i-submit? kanino ko attach yung joint account bank certificates namin? employee siya ako self-employed with papers.
hello po ate betchay,..
hello po ate betchay,.. may tatanung po sana ako. kc po may anak ako sa koreano ngayun gusto po nmin ng anak ko na pumunta ng korea para po dalawin ang lolo at lola nya.. d po kmi kasal ng koreano. pero sabi po ng lolo at lola ng anak ko punta daw po kmi sa busan at gusto ko po sana malaman kung anu kailangan nmin mg-ina para mgkavisa..? mgpapadala npo cla ng letter para iinvite kmi.. anu pa po kailangan nmin mam betchay para po maready ko before mgpunta sa kor embassy.. yhanks po
good evening ate betchay, ask ko lang po kung possible po ba mag-aral ng korean language with a c-3 visa, kasi po i want to make my visit in korea in a productive way.
Hello Ate B and to everyone!
Kindly share your thoughts pls~
I went to Korea December,2010 and came back here March, 2011 with a C-3 visa.
My korean bf purchased a roundtrip ticket for me for July.
Is it possible to apply visa again in May?
additional ques: Im working as an Online English Instructor owned by my bf’s mom. It is licensed already in Korea. Would that be enough for my COE?
Thank you! ^^
God bless~~~
Hi ate betchay,
I’d like to seek your advise regarding my situation. Hope you’d hear me on this. I am planning to apply for a TOURIST VISA immediately. here’s the dillema: 1) my husband is ILLEGALLY STAYING IN SK for awhile and we agreed that I will be going there, no plans of working just visit, will come back home and 2) we have a newly opened business only last year.haven’t filed ITR for the previous year yet but will file this week. Naturally, I will not declare CORRECT SALES/INCOME for me not to pay for a higher taxes a month. here are my questions: WOuld they buy if i say that my husband just left me and we are separated? I will be declaring that I am married with a child and would it be possible if I will be making a new ITR myself and pass it to them, of course it’ll be overdeclared? these are my worries. We haven;t seen for 8 years now and the baby is 7 years old whom he hasn’t seen yet. I terribly miss him, bothways…
Would really appreciate a response. Your blog helps a lot. thanks.
ms. betchay,
ms. betchay,
i want to ask if how much do they need for the bank savings account? magkano ba? roughly magkano yung range? hope to hear from you soon.
Hello mam good day po may lang po kung what ang requirements ko kung mag tourist ako sa korea, mag sponsor sa akin yong bf ko na nag wowork sa korea, possible po ba yon? may mga history na naman po ako ng nagtravel ako sa other country.. puede po paki hep ako sa papers na need ko i provide at ng bf ko na asa korea po thanks
I
m going to join a senior citizens tour to Korea next month (May), for 5 days, Im excited and wanted to explore more on Korea, foods ,souvineer, gadgets, places, etc. but my problem is I might be short of budget, Im looking for kababayan living in Korea who can help me to find a job for at least 1 month to compensate my expenses before coming back to Philippines. . E9 work, whatever is ok. Im 40 yrs. old male ,fit , Mga kababayan ko jan sa Korea, baka pwede nyo ako matulungan, I have no friends or relatives living in Korea,. please send me e-mail: akira9424@yahoo.com. tel: 632 542 4845 cel: 639083694833, salamat po….hi betchay!
is it possible that they will grant me a tourist visa if im a sis in law of a korean national with their invitation only?i don’t have an itr…im planning to go with my parents to visit.
hello to all pinay here in korea ..
ANYEONGHASAEYO 🙂
Pleasant afternoon ^_^ I’m just asking lang po, in my friend situation here.
She married a korean man, kinasal sila sa pinas but tourist visa lang kinuha nya. and then nagpakasal din cxa d2 sa korea, dito na cxa nag pa F2 she already have a ALIEN CARD to indicate na spouse na cxa ng korean man at yun na din yung F2 visa nya but her problem po she want to go back to philippines but she afraid maybe the immigration ask about the CFO certificate. . she don’t have that certificate because she apply only for tourist visa. . Ano po vah dapat gagawin
good evening ate bechay ask ko lang po kung meron po ba “grace period” o validity ang C-3 visa after applying for it?
as far as i know~ ^^ the visa is valid for up to 3 mos. from the date of its issue.
thank you so much ms. jee, it’s highly appreciated 🙂
Hi! Gaya ng sabi ni Jee, dapat makapasok ka ng Korean within 90 days.
Hi,
I will be traveling to Korea as a tourist next month but I have yet to apply for a Visa next week. I haven’t traveled out of the country yet. Although I do have a job, and I have all the requirements, what are the odds that I will be given a Tourist Visa? And how much money (minimum) do I have to have in my bank (stated in the bank certificate) in order to get accepted? I’m a little anxious!
Thanks!
hello good evening tanong ko lang po kung pwede ba i-consider na national ID number ang SSS #/ Driver’s license #
nasa number 12 item po sya sa visa application form & i am wondering if i have to leave it blank or put sss #/driver’s license # for it.
no need to fill that up~ ^^
leave it blank nalang~
thanks you so much ms. jee 🙂
worried lang ako mag technical sa application form
hello betchay, i am a married to a korean, am also a korean citizennow, ask ko lang kung pwede maginvite ng brother d2 na wala ciang itr.
hi mari! yup, pwede mo invite mga kapatid and parents kahit walang itr
thanks for the reply miss bechay..same po ba kaya ng requirements nila sa phil.korean embassy at sa ibang bansa like israel..kc balak kong iintivite sister ko this nov. from israel..thanks..again..
hi miss betchay..i wanna ask..kailangan pa po ba ng invitation letter from my friend in korea if mag apply ng tourist visa? and what if po im not employed..i just have bank certificates..thanks po!
and by the way..i do have additional documents of some of my properties here..is that possible to apply for the tourist visa?
im writing base on my experience~
they didn’t accept my papers the first time I applied. Even though I have all the supporting documents. I didn’t have work then. They said you can’t apply if you’re unemployed.
You may try it yourself or may ask for others too.
thanks jee..but how about an invitation letter..is it still needed?
it was optional~
but i had one personally written by the Korean inviter.
Since the requirements are changed, I just dont know.
it’s not stated in the above requirements though.
So, I guess that would still be optional.
Any successful double-entry visa applicants?
Kindly share your stories pls~ ^^
Thanks!
good evening ate betchay, its me again ask ko lang po if pwede po ba kayo maka send ng sample filled up visa application form, gusto ko po malaman how it is filled up. thank you so much 🙂
by the way here is my email address: kmce0216@yahoo.com
thank you so much again!
good day po, is it possible to write 2 addresses in the application form (university address/ address of girlfriend in korea) because im planning to take short-term korean language course for 4 weeks and also visit my girlfriend
Hello ate betchay. It’s been a year since my last post. Actually i didnt pursue my study in korea for some reasons. Now im currently residing in china. I would like to know the requirements to get tourist visa for filipino expats residing in china. Thank you & God Bless.
want to ask lng f pwede kong ma-invite mga kapatid dito sa korea as tourist?once a time pwede bang 3 ang invite?
hi good thing that i saw this website and how accommodating you are in answering your followers queries i also has a very important question my son is back in the Philippines he is 15 month old and this august we plan to bring him here in Korea because his father is also here in Korea we are holders of a missionary visa do you think he still need a visa in case what do you think is needed thank you in advance.
ms.betchay ask ko lng po if paano mgtourist s korea nandun kasi bf ko kya lng wla akong itr xabroad po ako gus2 ko sana makapagtourist s korea ..
hi po. ms betchay first tym ko po mgttravel and gus2 ko po sa korea pumunta after my graduation or mga november 2012…tpos ung korean classmate ko bbgyan dw po ako ng letter of invitation pra mkpunta sa korea….un lng po b ang kailngan niang ibgay letter of invitation???tpos ask ko n rin po kng ano requirements as a tourist po..kpg my letter of invitation po b at kumpleto requirements sure n mkkpasa sa pag-aaply ng visa?mrming mrming slmat po..^_^
ms betcHAy, pano kung wlang ITR ? may friend kc akong nagwork sa korea military sya , he wants me to go there. ano dpat gawin kpag wlang ITR? x abroad din ako
ms betcHAy, pano kung wlang ITR ? may friend kc akong nagwork sa korea military sya , he wants me to go there. ano dpat gawin kpag wlang ITR? x abroad din ako
hello po.im 17 yrs old and plano ko po sana na pumunta ng korea. ask ko lang po kase 1st time kong mag-aabroad and korea pa kung madedeny kagad yung visa kase 1st time pa lang mag out of the country .. thanks ..hope for your response
hello po.im 17 yrs old and plano ko po sana na pumunta ng korea. ask ko lang po kase 1st time kong mag-aabroad and korea pa kung madedeny kagad yung visa kase 1st time pa lang mag out of the country .. thanks ..hope for your response
hi ask ko lng kc ive been in korea for 4 yrs then d ko na extend ung visa ko ng 6 months so ala akong visa while im working then i decided to go back to phils .. im just thinking if i still can go back der or do i have to wait for another year …?? d na ba ako pwedeng bumalik ng KOREA or pwede 6 months lng nmn akong alang visa .. Kung ban man ako ilang yrs nmn un b4 i can go back der in korea ??? tnx hope to hear from u .
hi ask ko lng kc ive been in korea for 4 yrs then d ko na extend ung visa ko ng 6 months so ala akong visa while im working then i decided to go back to phils .. im just thinking if i still can go back der or do i have to wait for another year …?? d na ba ako pwedeng bumalik ng KOREA or pwede 6 months lng nmn akong alang visa .. Kung ban man ako ilang yrs nmn un b4 i can go back der in korea ??? tnx hope to hear from u .
hi MS BETCHAY,ask ko lng kc ive been in korea for 4 yrs then d ko na extend ung visa ko ng 6 months so ala akong visa while im working then i decided to go back to phils .. im just thinking if i still can go back der or do i have to wait for another year …?? d na ba ako pwedeng bumalik ng KOREA or pwede 6 months lng nmn akong alang visa .. Kung ban man ako ilang yrs nmn un b4 i can go back der in korea ??? tnx hope to hear from u .
hi MS BETCHAY,ask ko lng kc ive been in korea for 4 yrs then d ko na extend ung visa ko ng 6 months so ala akong visa while im working then i decided to go back to phils .. im just thinking if i still can go back der or do i have to wait for another year …?? d na ba ako pwedeng bumalik ng KOREA or pwede 6 months lng nmn akong alang visa .. Kung ban man ako ilang yrs nmn un b4 i can go back der in korea ??? tnx hope to hear from u .
ask ko lng if may nakakaalam po, ung sa numbers 14 and 15 na requirement…if my sister is married to a Korean and my mom and dad could be approved of a multiple entry visa, is it possible for me (a sister-in-law of a Korean) to get approved of the same visa?kasi hindi mentioned sa 14 pero sa 15, kung ang parents ng isang individual ay approved of multiple entry, possible na magkaroon ka din ng ganitong visa…help naman po, thanks!
hi bechay ask ko lang kung panu mag aply ng work sa korea and i very interested work there.
Hi Ronald! The best way is to go through the POEA. Hindi kasi madali pumunta sa ibang bansa kung wala kang sasandalan sakaling magka-problema. Isa sa requirement nila ay mag-take ng Korean language classes. Kung professional job naman ang gusto mo, mas maganda mag-apply ka sa isang Korean company sa Pilipinas at hopefully ipadala ka sa Korea para magtrabaho.
hi ms betchay;
ask ko lang po may alam po ba kau or kung baka may kakilala kau na may alam san po may korean language school na maganda magturo?dami kase ko nakikita sa internet kaso d ko alam san maganda pumasok…..taga laguna po ako…tnx
hi bechay ask ko lang kung panu mag aply ng work sa korea and i very interested work there.
Hi Ronald! The best way is to go through the POEA. Hindi kasi madali pumunta sa ibang bansa kung wala kang sasandalan sakaling magka-problema. Isa sa requirement nila ay mag-take ng Korean language classes. Kung professional job naman ang gusto mo, mas maganda mag-apply ka sa isang Korean company sa Pilipinas at hopefully ipadala ka sa Korea para magtrabaho.
hi ms betchay;
ask ko lang po may alam po ba kau or kung baka may kakilala kau na may alam san po may korean language school na maganda magturo?dami kase ko nakikita sa internet kaso d ko alam san maganda pumasok…..taga laguna po ako…tnx
gandang araw mo ms betchay
ask ko lang po maam kung kailangan pa ng visa ang 1 yrold daughter ko actually po meron na po ako visa and ung wife at isang kid ko ngaun lang po kc lumabas ung passport nung anak na isa kaya po medyo wla na po akong time para i lodge at mapa extend po visa namin alis po kme ng may 14 and ung visa po namin ma expired na sa may 17 kung d sna po nagka problem ung dfa nakasabay po sna sa pag lodge ung sa bunso ko anak pwede po kya i rush ung visa application nung anak ko na imbis na 5 days eh maging 3 days lang po salamat po maam
and I just would like to share that I got my visa today minimum 59days stay. I would like to thank starfish and of course ms. betchay for giving me confidence to proceed with my application. I am going to be my tita and staying with her daughter…If there are questions you can also send messages to me…woohoo! In a few days, we will be leaving for SK soon.!^^again A million thanks to ms. betchay and starfish and to the rest of the peeps here….
and I just would like to share that I got my visa today minimum 59days stay. I would like to thank starfish and of course ms. betchay for giving me confidence to proceed with my application. I am going to be my tita and staying with her daughter…If there are questions you can also send messages to me…woohoo! In a few days, we will be leaving for SK soon.!^^again A million thanks to ms. betchay and starfish and to the rest of the peeps here….
Hi Ms. betchay.. i found this website and there are some questions i need to ask you privately coz i don’t know how to make decision for korean visa. I’d like to know if how could I contact you privately? Here’s my email address.. snoekrish_4@yahoo.com.. Thank you and hope to hear from you soon^^
to those filipinos who have been to South Korea, may I ask if the korean bank in the airport terminal will accept the philippine peso currency…sa singapore puede, sa bangkok hindi pero meron mga malls na tumatanggap like platinum…thanks for sharing.^^
to those filipinos who have been to South Korea, may I ask if the korean bank in the airport terminal will accept the philippine peso currency…sa singapore puede, sa bangkok hindi pero meron mga malls na tumatanggap like platinum…thanks for sharing.^^
hi ate betchay!
musta po,ask me lang po if pwede po ba makakuha ng tourist visa if wala po me ng ITR or EMPLOYEE. .at pero mayron me land title,pwede koba yan i pakita din? kasi bahay lang ako at wlang work , suportado naman ako kaya bahay lang.at nakapunta na rin me ng asia country sa thailand..but i have bank certificate..and invitation later from my bf, he is major US airforce sya din ang mag sponsor sa akin lahat ng mga expenses ko..
thanks po ,i will appreciated it to much yr reply:)
hello po ms. Betchay!
I am an ESL instructor po, then ung student ko dati nagbakasyon d2 sa pinas with her mom and sis, bago po sila umuwi, napag usapan po namin n kukunin ako ng mom nya to teach her sis sa kanila po ako titira at the same time maghahanap din daw po sila ng pwede ko pa itutor… sila po sasagot ng gastos ko, pati po plane ticket, kailangan ko lang magka visa…
ask ko lang po kung anu ung requirements n kakailanganin ko para sa pag apply ng visa… wala rin po ako ITR so pwede po b un. o kahit yung sa magulang ko ung gagamitin ko… anyway, ung nag invite nman po sakin ang gagastos.
Salamat po
highness: “to those filipinos who have been to South Korea, may I ask if the korean bank in the airport terminal will accept the philippine peso currency…”
Right beside the airport exit doors (the ones you go through after getting your luggage, not the ones that lead to the road), you’ll find 2 Currency Exchange booths. It’s best to have your money changed before you head on out 🙂 Not sure about accepting card services though.
i am here in south korea already and they accept peso currency at the terminal. so i saved my dollars for more important transa
ctions.^^ In NH bank, you can withdraw from your phil account if your atm card or your account is international, clue has a cirrus logo at the back. this has lesser bank charges then buying dollars in any of our philippine banks.
highness: “to those filipinos who have been to South Korea, may I ask if the korean bank in the airport terminal will accept the philippine peso currency…”
Right beside the airport exit doors (the ones you go through after getting your luggage, not the ones that lead to the road), you’ll find 2 Currency Exchange booths. It’s best to have your money changed before you head on out 🙂 Not sure about accepting card services though.
i am here in south korea already and they accept peso currency at the terminal. so i saved my dollars for more important transa
ctions.^^ In NH bank, you can withdraw from your phil account if your atm card or your account is international, clue has a cirrus logo at the back. this has lesser bank charges then buying dollars in any of our philippine banks.
hi miss betchay.want to ask lng po if kailan ulit pwedeng mag apply ng visa pag nadenied sa first application
hi miss betchay.want to ask lng po if kailan ulit pwedeng mag apply ng visa pag nadenied sa first application
Hi Ms Betchay,
First, thanks for having this blog.. Super helpful talaga..! We’ve been wanting to visit SK eversince but knowing there’s a VISA requirement, we’ve been hesitant to pursue it but after reading through this page we’re planning to visit SK early next year with friends. I have one question left though, how much do I have to have with my Savings Account for us to have a sure C-3 pass? Do you have any idea what is the minimum amount a tourist should have? Please advise. I’m dying to see the Spring season in Korea.
Thanks a lot!
Hello Ma’am,
I am Filipino, but US Citizen and I am currently US Military stationed on Suwon Air Base, South Korea. My wife and I just recently got married on April 12, 2011. I would like for her to visit me here in Korea. While I was there in April we had both went to the Korean Embassy in Manila to inquire on what documents are needed. We also asked if we needed to change her name on her passport to reflect my Surname. The lady had told us that as long as the passport is more than six months valid and we have our Marriage Certificate from the NSO then we are fine. So we waited for our Marriage Certificate from the NSO and my wife went in yesterday May 16, 2011 to apply for her Visa. We have all documents completed that was on the list they gave us but the Lady at the Window told her that she might have to change her name on her passport. She wasn’t sure if that needed to be done but she said that the Korean Embassy’s was strict on Visas. My wife was scared to turn it in so she decided to wait. I personally contacted someone from the Visa Section at the Korean Embassy there in Manila and she said that it was not in the Policy for the spouse to change her name on her passport. She said go ahead and turn in our paperwork. I am really worried about her Visa getting denied because of the 6 month waiting period, but if it does, will the reason be because she didn’t change her name on her passport? Please, I just need some clarification on this issue. Thanks so very much for your time and assistance.
On my way here, I met someone who got married to a Korean but still using her passport with maiden name. So she got her visa thru agency but i think it is unnecessary since she is married to a korean and your case is similar to hers. They just asked her to show her marriage contract at the immigration…
Thanks for the reply, I told my wife to go ahead and submit everything the next day. She went in to submit it and the lady at the counter was a different lady. She looked over it and didn’t even question her passport, she took the documents and gave her a pick up date of Tuesday 24 May 2011. Hopefully, we get it approved.
Hi.. Can I please ask on what documents you submitted when your wife applied and how did the application. We have the same situation and now my husband is asking me to research on what are the requirements to apply for a tourist visa. He is in USAF. Thank you so much! 🙂
Hi Jef Did ur wife get the visa using her maiden name? because we are same situation.thanks
Hello Ma’am,
I am Filipino, but US Citizen and I am currently US Military stationed on Suwon Air Base, South Korea. My wife and I just recently got married on April 12, 2011. I would like for her to visit me here in Korea. While I was there in April we had both went to the Korean Embassy in Manila to inquire on what documents are needed. We also asked if we needed to change her name on her passport to reflect my Surname. The lady had told us that as long as the passport is more than six months valid and we have our Marriage Certificate from the NSO then we are fine. So we waited for our Marriage Certificate from the NSO and my wife went in yesterday May 16, 2011 to apply for her Visa. We have all documents completed that was on the list they gave us but the Lady at the Window told her that she might have to change her name on her passport. She wasn’t sure if that needed to be done but she said that the Korean Embassy’s was strict on Visas. My wife was scared to turn it in so she decided to wait. I personally contacted someone from the Visa Section at the Korean Embassy there in Manila and she said that it was not in the Policy for the spouse to change her name on her passport. She said go ahead and turn in our paperwork. I am really worried about her Visa getting denied because of the 6 month waiting period, but if it does, will the reason be because she didn’t change her name on her passport? Please, I just need some clarification on this issue. Thanks so very much for your time and assistance.
On my way here, I met someone who got married to a Korean but still using her passport with maiden name. So she got her visa thru agency but i think it is unnecessary since she is married to a korean and your case is similar to hers. They just asked her to show her marriage contract at the immigration…
Thanks for the reply, I told my wife to go ahead and submit everything the next day. She went in to submit it and the lady at the counter was a different lady. She looked over it and didn’t even question her passport, she took the documents and gave her a pick up date of Tuesday 24 May 2011. Hopefully, we get it approved.
Hi.. Can I please ask on what documents you submitted when your wife applied and how did the application. We have the same situation and now my husband is asking me to research on what are the requirements to apply for a tourist visa. He is in USAF. Thank you so much! 🙂
Hi Jef Did ur wife get the visa using her maiden name? because we are same situation.thanks
hello po ms Betchay!meron po akong friend na korean national d2 s pinas ngaun tpos nagyaya sa akin na pumunta s kanilang lugar kasama cya.wla po akong trabaho ngaun at may asawa na.tanong ko lang po yon pba rin mga requirments na nkalista ang kailangan ko isusubmit?
hello po ms Betchay!meron po akong friend na korean national d2 s pinas ngaun tpos nagyaya sa akin na pumunta s kanilang lugar kasama cya.wla po akong trabaho ngaun at may asawa na.tanong ko lang po yon pba rin mga requirments na nkalista ang kailangan ko isusubmit?
Hello ms.betchay, balak kung pumunta this coming DEC. sa SK ask ko sa bank cert. magkano ang kailangan at ilan yrs na sa business ?kasi bago palang un aking business ..thank u..
hai miss betchay!
thanks for ur unending patience for all d inquiries of ur kababayans
we cant say thank u enough, God bless u and ur family! I just applied tourist visa i just paid my tax for my biznez a day b4 filling my application in the embassy, parang nagbayad lng for the sake of applyng, hope they will grant me a visa!
hai miss betchay!
thanks for ur unending patience for all d inquiries of ur kababayans
we cant say thank u enough, God bless u and ur family! I just applied tourist visa i just paid my tax for my biznez a day b4 filling my application in the embassy, parang nagbayad lng for the sake of applyng, hope they will grant me a visa!
Hi Ms Betchay,
Im an ofw working as an accountant here in uae. curios lang po ako, is there any chance na makakuha din po kami ng work as accountant. pansin ko po kasi karamihan eh sa factory at mga teacher po. allowed din po ba dyan yung mga nagwo-walk-in sa ibat ibnag establishment para magpasa ng application? ganyan po kasi dito sa uae. im planning to work in korea po kasi after n contract ko dito.
thanks po and more power!
Hi Ms Betchay,
Im an ofw working as an accountant here in uae. curios lang po ako, is there any chance na makakuha din po kami ng work as accountant. pansin ko po kasi karamihan eh sa factory at mga teacher po. allowed din po ba dyan yung mga nagwo-walk-in sa ibat ibnag establishment para magpasa ng application? ganyan po kasi dito sa uae. im planning to work in korea po kasi after n contract ko dito.
thanks po and more power!
good day! just wanna ask something… my company is willing to absorb me as an engineer but they don’t know what are they going to do.. could it be possible…im holding an E9 visa right now
good day! just wanna ask something… my company is willing to absorb me as an engineer but they don’t know what are they going to do.. could it be possible…im holding an E9 visa right now
tnx po in advance
Hi Ms. Betchay
Good day. My brother was hired by my Korean student as a factory worker in the company that he is working for. He’s the marketing manager there and he was aksed to hire 1 Filipino worker. He has sent me the contract through my e-mail and he will send my the other documents that my brother might need for his visa application. My question is, what are the documents that he needs for his working visa? Thanks and God bless. ^^
Hi Ms. Betchay
Good day. My brother was hired by my Korean student as a factory worker in the company that he is working for. He’s the marketing manager there and he was aksed to hire 1 Filipino worker. He has sent me the contract through my e-mail and he will send my the other documents that my brother might need for his visa application. My question is, what are the documents that he needs for his working visa? Thanks and God bless. ^^
I have a valid student visa for new zealand and gusto ko sana dumaan ng korea bago ako dumirecho dun..ang pwde ba un?
sa website kasi exempted ang mga tourists basta my valid visa sa new zealand and ung ticket na ppnta dun..pati ba students pwde??
yes, puwede rin students, nasa taas na lahat ng requirements
I have a valid student visa for new zealand and gusto ko sana dumaan ng korea bago ako dumirecho dun..ang pwde ba un?
sa website kasi exempted ang mga tourists basta my valid visa sa new zealand and ung ticket na ppnta dun..pati ba students pwde??
hi ms. betchay!
i have an E-7 visa. i’ll e working there in korea next month. pero ang visa ko po single entry lang. ang sabi sa min kukuha naman daw po ng alien card jan. pag daw may alien card na pwede na maglabas-pasok sa korea, parang may multiple visa ka na din. ganun po ba talaga yun? balak kasi namin umuwi after one month para sa 1st bday ng anak namin. pls advise! tnx
Hi Joisy! Tama yun, pagdating mo rito kukuha ka ng alien registration card. Tapos pwede mo rin kunin as dependent ang anak mo.
thanks for your reply. balak nga po namin ni hubby kunin 2 anak namin as dependent, one each, since we’ll both be working there. ang prob na lang po namin is nanny. i heard na mahal ang nanny jan. is there any way to bring our nanny with us? or any relative na pwedeng mag-alaga?
thanks again in advance.
hi ms. betchay!
i have an E-7 visa. i’ll e working there in korea next month. pero ang visa ko po single entry lang. ang sabi sa min kukuha naman daw po ng alien card jan. pag daw may alien card na pwede na maglabas-pasok sa korea, parang may multiple visa ka na din. ganun po ba talaga yun? balak kasi namin umuwi after one month para sa 1st bday ng anak namin. pls advise! tnx
hi, may itatanong lang po ako kung ano po ba ung requirements sa paginvite sa sister ko ng US military husband ko dito sa korea as tourist visa. walang sumasagot sa email ko sa korean embassy sa pinas, at wala ding sumasagot sa number nila. hope my makapagbigay ng information para sa akin, thanks po.
hi, may itatanong lang po ako kung ano po ba ung requirements sa paginvite sa sister ko ng US military husband ko dito sa korea as tourist visa. walang sumasagot sa email ko sa korean embassy sa pinas, at wala ding sumasagot sa number nila. hope my makapagbigay ng information para sa akin, thanks po.
Hi! I have the same dilemma. Yung kapatid ko rin gusto ko papuntahin sa Korea pero halos lahat ng natanungan ko imposible daw kasi 21 na kapatid ko so he has to have a job to support himself. Eh sympre nag-aaral pa. Kawawa nmn gusto lang magbakasyon. Kahit na US Army din hubby ko they say it won’t do. Parents, parents-in-law lang pwede.
hello sis..wla nman po reply sa lahat ng mga tanong ko before…ask ko po sana kung may chang po kya na makakuha ulit ako ng visa 2nd time na aply ko po kasi na denied ako..so sa july 6 months sa po plan ko po na mag aply po ako sa sept.thanks po Godbless
hello sis..wla nman po reply sa lahat ng mga tanong ko before…ask ko po sana kung may chang po kya na makakuha ulit ako ng visa 2nd time na aply ko po kasi na denied ako..so sa july 6 months sa po plan ko po na mag aply po ako sa sept.thanks po Godbless
hello, magakano po ba dapat ang pera sa banko para ma-approve yung tourist visa?
hi ms betchay! ask ko lang po kasi plan po namin ng pinsan ko mag tour sa korea kasama mg bf’s namin may ticket na kmi. yun sa bf ko kasi wala pa cya work part time lang (on call) possible ba na ko un mgfinance sa knya dun sa tour nmin anyway may work ko and ok nman un bank status ko.. thank!
hi jelly! oo naman pwede naman na ilagay niya na ikaw ang mag-shoulder ng cost ng trip ninyo
hello po miss betchay…im a korean citezen,ask q lng qng pno ga2win q sa tta q.kc hiwalay xa sa asawa nyang koreano last year pa.pro ung vissa nya mta2pos nitong july 09’2011..exit xa ng july 4 this year bgo mg end un vissa nya,eh gus2 q snang mkabalik xa dito sa korea,pwede po b un n bgyan q xa ng invitation pra mkabalik dito,at alam nyo po b qng ano2x mga requirements n kailangan nmin…wla kcng mag alaga ng anak q xa nlng blak q n mgalaga sa anak q habang ako nman ay nag ta-trabahao…posible po b kya xang mkabalik agad at ung mga dpat gawin advice po pls…i need ur advice and opinion…email nyo po girlnextdoor_4@yahoo.com tnx po ng marami…intayin qpo this week ang kasagtan nyo,,,mraming salamat po.
Hi Betchay,
kagaya po nung sa question ni jelly yung sa question ko. If ako po magfifinance nung travel namin ng bf ko, ano po mga need ko ipass na docs? affidavit of support. since wala po siya coe at itr. yung akin nlng yung ipapass? thankyou
Hi! Yes, kung wala siyang documents you could provide an affidavit of support. He could also get a certificate of exemption from the BIR.
hi ms betchay! ask ko lang po kasi plan po namin ng pinsan ko mag tour sa korea kasama mg bf’s namin may ticket na kmi. yun sa bf ko kasi wala pa cya work part time lang (on call) possible ba na ko un mgfinance sa knya dun sa tour nmin anyway may work ko and ok nman un bank status ko.. thank!
hi jelly! oo naman pwede naman na ilagay niya na ikaw ang mag-shoulder ng cost ng trip ninyo
hello po miss betchay…im a korean citezen,ask q lng qng pno ga2win q sa tta q.kc hiwalay xa sa asawa nyang koreano last year pa.pro ung vissa nya mta2pos nitong july 09’2011..exit xa ng july 4 this year bgo mg end un vissa nya,eh gus2 q snang mkabalik xa dito sa korea,pwede po b un n bgyan q xa ng invitation pra mkabalik dito,at alam nyo po b qng ano2x mga requirements n kailangan nmin…wla kcng mag alaga ng anak q xa nlng blak q n mgalaga sa anak q habang ako nman ay nag ta-trabahao…posible po b kya xang mkabalik agad at ung mga dpat gawin advice po pls…i need ur advice and opinion…email nyo po girlnextdoor_4@yahoo.com tnx po ng marami…intayin qpo this week ang kasagtan nyo,,,mraming salamat po.
Hi Betchay,
kagaya po nung sa question ni jelly yung sa question ko. If ako po magfifinance nung travel namin ng bf ko, ano po mga need ko ipass na docs? affidavit of support. since wala po siya coe at itr. yung akin nlng yung ipapass? thankyou
Hi! Yes, kung wala siyang documents you could provide an affidavit of support. He could also get a certificate of exemption from the BIR.
Hi ms. betchay,
avid reader ako ng blog mo and just read some comments/questions and answers here. I am married to a korean national. Gusto ko sana iinvite ang mother ko dito sa korea. but the problem is, iba ang name nya sa birth certificate at marriage contract namin ng asawa ko. Is it possible na mainvite sya ng asawa ko as my auntie, then magattach nalang sya ng kopya ng marriage contract naming magasawa at birth certificate ko, just to show our relationship? Wala sana akong magiging problema sa visa application ng mother q, if okay ang pangalan nya sa marriage at birth certificate. possible din sana sya sa double entry visa kung okay ang mga documents.
Isa pang question ko, may nabasa akong “with Confirmation of Visa Issuance number Form from Korea’s Ministry of Justice.” Any idea about this?
Your answer is highly appreciated. Thanks and more power.
hi len! hindi ako sigurado eh… bakit naman iba ang name niya? nag-remarry ba siya? kung ganun i-explain ninyo na lang or siguro affidavit na siya nga yung nasa birth certificate/marriage contract mo… yung CVI naman, usually pag nag-apply ng visa sa Korea yung sponsor so ginagamit yan karaniwan sa mga employment visa
ms.betchay, alyas kc yung nilagay sa birth certificate at hindi yung totoong pangalan nya. kea ngayon, nagkakaproblema kami sa mga papeles. laki pa naman ng gastos pag magaayos ng mga ganung importanteng dokumento. tanong ko lang din, tumatanggap ba ang embassy ng affidavit? ganun sana ang balak kong ipagawa sa mama ko, but may nakapagsabi kasi sakin na hindi daw tumatanggap ang embassy ng affidavit. hays, akala ko ubra yung CVI sa mga iinvite na kapamilya.
hi ask ko lang may interview ba pag kuha ng visa? ano ano mga usually ask nila?
hi ask ko lang may interview ba pag kuha ng visa? ano ano mga usually ask nila?
hi ASK KO LANG KUNG MAY INTERVIEW PAGKUHA VISA AT ANO ANO MGA USUALLY ASK NILA …THANKS
hi jheng! usually walang interview unless sa mga special cases like kung asawa mo ay korean
hi ASK KO LANG KUNG MAY INTERVIEW PAGKUHA VISA AT ANO ANO MGA USUALLY ASK NILA …THANKS
hi jheng! usually walang interview unless sa mga special cases like kung asawa mo ay korean
ate betchay,
hello poh.. d2 poh aq s korea last year lng poh. asawa q poh koreano. my anak poh ako nasa pinas 7years old,
ask q lng poh kng anu mga requirements pra s anak q pagkuha ng visa.gus2 na poh kc nmin mag asawa n madala n anak q d2..
thankz poh.
hi ms.betchay…,,,my fiance works for the US Air force and has been to phils many times.I have been worked in hong kong as an OFW and now I’m unemployed since october 2009.What are the requirements to get a visitors visa??wala po akong ITR,pwede po kaya??salamat po
Hi,& goodday to all.a`m just asking lng if paano ang gagawin at ano ang mga kailangan na requirements if korean ang mag-iinvite syo papuntang korea.actually brother ko is nasa korea,he works there as a EPS.now yung amo nya gustong i-invite yung isang kapatid ko na nr2 sa pinas to go there in korea.hope u bear w/ that.TNXZ & have a niceday.
Hi,& goodday to all.a`m just asking lng if paano ang gagawin at ano ang mga kailangan na requirements if korean ang mag-iinvite syo papuntang korea.actually brother ko is nasa korea,he works there as a EPS.now yung amo nya gustong i-invite yung isang kapatid ko na nr2 sa pinas to go there in korea.hope u bear w/ that.TNXZ & have a niceday.
Hi betchay… Mas malaki ba chance pag meron kang invitation from a friend there? Im planning to apply na lang kc on my own kasi mukhang ayaw nman akong bgyan ng invitation nung friend ko
hi po pwede po magtanong kasi married na po ako last year lang pero passport ko yung dati pa ring surname. nakabii na kami ticket ng kapatid ko pero sa dec. pa naman ang trip sasamahan ko lang sya kasi dun sya mag=18th bday. pwede po ba marriage cert at birth cert ang ipakita ko o kailangan ko pa magparenew with spouse’s surname? sa 2013 pa po kasi mageexpire at may us visa (seaman). housewife po ako pero magfifinance ang tatay namin. baka sa oct/nov na po kami kumuha ng visa. pano po kaya yun?
Nung nag-apply ako eh hindi naman ako nagpalit ng name sa passport.
hello poh miss betchay married n poh ako sa korean this year nung july poh,at myron na poh kaming isang anak.pero poh yung passport ko yung dati paring surname ko.ok lang poh ba yun wala poh bang problema yun pgkumuha ako ng visa,.atsaka poh yung mga iba kung requirments kylangan din poh same sa surname ko.?thankz poh and godbless!
Hi Melissa! Walang problema… hind nagpapalit ng names ang mga koreana na nag-aasawa…
hi po pwede po magtanong kasi married na po ako last year lang pero passport ko yung dati pa ring surname. nakabii na kami ticket ng kapatid ko pero sa dec. pa naman ang trip sasamahan ko lang sya kasi dun sya mag=18th bday. pwede po ba marriage cert at birth cert ang ipakita ko o kailangan ko pa magparenew with spouse’s surname? sa 2013 pa po kasi mageexpire at may us visa (seaman). housewife po ako pero magfifinance ang tatay namin. baka sa oct/nov na po kami kumuha ng visa. pano po kaya yun?
Nung nag-apply ako eh hindi naman ako nagpalit ng name sa passport.
hello poh miss betchay married n poh ako sa korean this year nung july poh,at myron na poh kaming isang anak.pero poh yung passport ko yung dati paring surname ko.ok lang poh ba yun wala poh bang problema yun pgkumuha ako ng visa,.atsaka poh yung mga iba kung requirments kylangan din poh same sa surname ko.?thankz poh and godbless!
Hi Melissa! Walang problema… hind nagpapalit ng names ang mga koreana na nag-aasawa…
Good morning Ms. Betchay,
Gusto po kc ng asawa na mag apply ako ng tourist visa sa SK this month bcos expired na po kc yung spouse military id ko last March 15 which is sa CAMP HUMPREYS sa Korea and malapit na Base ng mga Us Military and i need to fix my papers and do it inside the post dahil kailangan din ma stampo yung passporta ko for SOFA VISA goin to Germany at hindi daw nila ginawa d2 yun sa Pinas so kailangan kong pumunta sa Korea para maayos yung papers ko sa loob ng base sa Camp humpreys,dahil i am in the Order and command of my husband goin to Germany in 3 months and i need to start doin or fixin my papers,my husband was in Ft Riley in Kansas States right now and do you think i would tell them the truth that i need to fix my visa inside caamp humpreys in Korea or just tell them that i need to make tour for my self as a gift on my comin birthday nxt month,im just scared to be denied and i dnt have ITR and Bank certf. bcos he used to send me money in the atm card.,,hope you could help me or reply me and give some info about this matter.,.,I will appreciate it more for ur reply or if someone knew about this kind of problem,,thanks and more power to your website Ms. Betchay your helping filipino to their problem by replying and tellin them bout ur knowledge on visa in Korea..thanks and God bless wish to get more response..
Good morning Ms. Betchay,
Gusto po kc ng asawa na mag apply ako ng tourist visa sa SK this month bcos expired na po kc yung spouse military id ko last March 15 which is sa CAMP HUMPREYS sa Korea and malapit na Base ng mga Us Military and i need to fix my papers and do it inside the post dahil kailangan din ma stampo yung passporta ko for SOFA VISA goin to Germany at hindi daw nila ginawa d2 yun sa Pinas so kailangan kong pumunta sa Korea para maayos yung papers ko sa loob ng base sa Camp humpreys,dahil i am in the Order and command of my husband goin to Germany in 3 months and i need to start doin or fixin my papers,my husband was in Ft Riley in Kansas States right now and do you think i would tell them the truth that i need to fix my visa inside caamp humpreys in Korea or just tell them that i need to make tour for my self as a gift on my comin birthday nxt month,im just scared to be denied and i dnt have ITR and Bank certf. bcos he used to send me money in the atm card.,,hope you could help me or reply me and give some info about this matter.,.,I will appreciate it more for ur reply or if someone knew about this kind of problem,,thanks and more power to your website Ms. Betchay your helping filipino to their problem by replying and tellin them bout ur knowledge on visa in Korea..thanks and God bless wish to get more response..
Good morning Ms. Betchay,
Gusto po kc ng asawa na mag apply ako ng tourist visa sa SK this month bcos expired na po kc yung spouse military id ko last March 15 which is sa CAMP HUMPREYS sa Korea and malapit na Base ng mga Us Military and i need to fix my papers and do it inside the post dahil kailangan din ma stamp yung passport ko for SOFA VISA goin to Germany at hindi daw nila ginawa d2 yun sa Pinas so kailangan kong pumunta sa Korea para maayos yung papers ko sa loob ng base sa Camp humpreys,dahil i am in the Order and command of my husband goin to Germany in 3 months and i need to start doin or fixin my papers,my husband was in Ft Riley in Kansas States right now,He was a US MILITARY Citizen and do you think i would tell them the truth that i need to fix my visa inside caamp humpreys in Korea or just tell them that i need to make tour for my self as a gift on my comin birthday nxt month,im just scared to be denied and i dnt have ITR and Bank certf. bcos he used to send me money in the atm card.,,hope you could help me or reply me and give some info about this matter.,.,I will appreciate it more for ur reply or if someone knew about this kind of problem,,thanks and more power to your website Ms. Betchay your helping filipino to their problem by replying and tellin them bout ur knowledge on visa in Korea..thanks and God bless wish to get more response.
and about the requirements Ms. Betchay,
1. Employment Certificate 4. Marriage Contract
2. Personal bank Certificate 5. Birth Certificate
3. ITR 6. Photocopy of his Passport those papers are just a Photocopy right? thanks and wish u could reply me,,thanks
Hi. Nakakatakot naman yung situation mo. But at least your married to him. My husband is in the US Military as well. Sabi niya your husband should contact anybody from the embassy to consider & expedite your request. He should also contact he’s superiors in Camp Humphreys para malaman nil young kalagayan mo & then they will know how to help you out. Hope it will work out for you! Nandito rin kami sa Ft. Riley, Kansas. God bless!
thanks for the info,nasa Forth Riley din yung husband ko,mag-isa nga lang cia diyan kakaawa sana nga makapunta nako diyan para may mag aalaga na sa kanya,buti kapa kasama mo na husband mo..God Bless
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Hi,im flor..my friend po akong nag-iinvite na pumunta jan sa korea just for a visit,,he is working there as teacher.. anu po ba and dapat gawin and anung requirements ang kailangan?
Hoping for your response..
Hi,im flor..my friend po akong nag-iinvite na pumunta jan sa korea just for a visit,,he is working there as teacher.. anu po ba and dapat gawin and anung requirements ang kailangan?
Hoping for your response..
hi po ms. betchay
right now i’m pregnant and my husband has recently quit his job..i wanted my mom to be with me when i give birth…possible po ba na mainvite ko ang mom ko kahit na walng job ang asawa ko?? and what are the requirements..thanks po…and God bless
hi pottershandclay; for my opinion pwedeng i invite ng hubby mu ang mom mu.pdalan nyo lng xa ng invitation n nkasaad n xa ang mag aalaga sa inyo dhil manga2nak ka.tpos pdalan mu rin cla ng xerox copy ng ID ng asawa mu at family reg.nyo d2 sa korea.mdalai lng un wla ng iba png req.na kaylangan. nta2ndaan q req ng mom q nung ininvi8 nmin xa d2.passport,invitation n galing d2 nka notaryo un,tpos fam reg nyo d2.marriage contract nyo kng kasal kau sa pinas pakuhanin mu nlng xa sa NSO.birth certifc8 ng ma2 mo.un lng ok n un.
hi po ms. betchay
right now i’m pregnant and my husband has recently quit his job..i wanted my mom to be with me when i give birth…possible po ba na mainvite ko ang mom ko kahit na walng job ang asawa ko?? and what are the requirements..thanks po…and God bless
hi pottershandclay; for my opinion pwedeng i invite ng hubby mu ang mom mu.pdalan nyo lng xa ng invitation n nkasaad n xa ang mag aalaga sa inyo dhil manga2nak ka.tpos pdalan mu rin cla ng xerox copy ng ID ng asawa mu at family reg.nyo d2 sa korea.mdalai lng un wla ng iba png req.na kaylangan. nta2ndaan q req ng mom q nung ininvi8 nmin xa d2.passport,invitation n galing d2 nka notaryo un,tpos fam reg nyo d2.marriage contract nyo kng kasal kau sa pinas pakuhanin mu nlng xa sa NSO.birth certifc8 ng ma2 mo.un lng ok n un.
girlnextdoor ,thanks very much..
Hi,his is Vilma,anyone can give me more info about documents required when applying for short erm multiple visa,visa free na po kc ako,i traveled korea maybe now around 6x wih in 2 years na,so i think qualified na ako mag apply ng short term multiple visa,ang gusto ko lang malaman ano pa ba ang addional requirements aside sa passport ko,may kapatid po kc ako dito namay asawa koreano kaya ako pabalik2 dito,as of now nasa korea pa ako,at plano ko po kc mag apply ng multiple visa nagtanong na po kc kami sa immigration dito sabi meron na nga daw sa kagaya ko multiple visa kc pabalik2 na ako,mag inquire lang daw sa korean embassy sa Pinas about that.Until 3mos lang kc ang free visa kaya gusto ko medyo matagal2 naman sa 3 mos. kung pwede kc gastos sa pamasahe,pinagtyagaan nalang namin.Please anybody who can give more info.Thanks.
Hi,his is Vilma,anyone can give me more info about documents required when applying for short erm multiple visa,visa free na po kc ako,i traveled korea maybe now around 6x wih in 2 years na,so i think qualified na ako mag apply ng short term multiple visa,ang gusto ko lang malaman ano pa ba ang addional requirements aside sa passport ko,may kapatid po kc ako dito namay asawa koreano kaya ako pabalik2 dito,as of now nasa korea pa ako,at plano ko po kc mag apply ng multiple visa nagtanong na po kc kami sa immigration dito sabi meron na nga daw sa kagaya ko multiple visa kc pabalik2 na ako,mag inquire lang daw sa korean embassy sa Pinas about that.Until 3mos lang kc ang free visa kaya gusto ko medyo matagal2 naman sa 3 mos. kung pwede kc gastos sa pamasahe,pinagtyagaan nalang namin.Please anybody who can give more info.Thanks.
GUD DAY!
hello ms betchay…
just wanted to share my experience in applying for a korean visa..i applied for a visa last february 2011 to visit my husband who is an e-9 worker in korea. then i saw your blog and read that they have restrictions abt the spouse of an e-9 worker applying for a korean visa.i wrote the name of my husband in the application form and my passport was already under the married name. i was so worried then that they will disapprove my application, but to my surprise i was given a C-3 visa. i wen to korea last march for a 2wiks vacation. now, im planning to apply again for a visa hoping that will grant me double visa or maybe a multiple visa..
Hi Ms. Betchay! My plan kasi is to book flights asap if in case maapprove ang c-3 visa.. ang concern ko is magaapply ako ng visa sana ngayon pero sa September 25- oct 10 yung plan ko na pumunta…. ilang days ba ang validity nung visa if in case nag apply ako now at naapprove?
Hi Ms. Betchay! My plan kasi is to book flights asap if in case maapprove ang c-3 visa.. ang concern ko is magaapply ako ng visa sana ngayon pero sa September 25- oct 10 yung plan ko na pumunta…. ilang days ba ang validity nung visa if in case nag apply ako now at naapprove?
pls anyone reply and give some info.salamat
pls anyone reply and give some info.salamat
hi po ulit miss betchay: sna po response po kau pls…dun sa tanong q n kng pwede q po bng i invite d2 tta ko,divorce n xa sa asawa nyang korean nung last year,tpos mta2pos n vissa nya this july,09’11.pro my ticket n xa exit xa july 4’11 b4 ma xpired vissa nya,aNO po b pedeng nmin gawin pra mkabalik xa d2 agad blak qpo kc xang mag bantay ng anak q habang aq nman ay nag tatrabaho,maari q po b xang ma invite d2 mkabalik agad,at if pwede ano po bng mga requirements ang kailangan nya?pls po miss betchat waiting for your response pls po…
Hi
Grace and I are planning to visit korea, ano ba ang mga requirements para magka visit visa kame
Thanks..have a nice day!
Hi
Grace and I are planning to visit korea, ano ba ang mga requirements para magka visit visa kame
Thanks..have a nice day!
mam betchay,
pwede po ba tour mother ko kasama minor na ank ko for korea? thank u po. may sponsor din po na korean.
gie
Haayyyyzzzzzzzz..Kakakaba naman. Sa Tuesday na release ng passport namin ng hubby ko, hopefully mabigyan kami ng visa even for a short time lang. 150k lang kc ang nasa bank cert ko, but it is supported by itr and a land title. And also I had a previous visa from Japan. Do you think mabibigyan kami ng visa? Palakasin nyo naman ang loob ko. thanks…
HI SURE YUN MABIGYAN KA NG VISA , COMPLETE NAMAN PALA UN DOCUMENTS MO I HAVE BEEN TRAVELLING IN KOREA OFTEN, WAIT FOR 4 DAYS AND GOTCHA YOU WILL GOT YOUR C3 VISA…
THANKS MIA FOR THAT, BUT YOUR RYT NABIGYAN KAMI 59 DAYS AND I THANK GOD FOR THAT. AT LEAST HE GAVE US THE CHANCE TO EXPLORE KOREA.
Haayyyyzzzzzzzz..Kakakaba naman. Sa Tuesday na release ng passport namin ng hubby ko, hopefully mabigyan kami ng visa even for a short time lang. 150k lang kc ang nasa bank cert ko, but it is supported by itr and a land title. And also I had a previous visa from Japan. Do you think mabibigyan kami ng visa? Palakasin nyo naman ang loob ko. thanks…
HI SURE YUN MABIGYAN KA NG VISA , COMPLETE NAMAN PALA UN DOCUMENTS MO I HAVE BEEN TRAVELLING IN KOREA OFTEN, WAIT FOR 4 DAYS AND GOTCHA YOU WILL GOT YOUR C3 VISA…
THANKS MIA FOR THAT, BUT YOUR RYT NABIGYAN KAMI 59 DAYS AND I THANK GOD FOR THAT. AT LEAST HE GAVE US THE CHANCE TO EXPLORE KOREA.
tanong ko lang galing ako nang dubai , at bumalik dito sa pinas dahil gusto nang boyfreind ko na sumunod ako sa kanya diyan sa korea kahit isang buwan lang habang nag aantay kami sa papers namin para sa kasal , nagtatrabaho pala siya sa korea in aircraff US force, tanong ko lang kong ano pa ang kulang ko , meron na ako nang bank cert. land title cert.
thanks.
tanong ko lang galing ako nang dubai , at bumalik dito sa pinas dahil gusto nang boyfreind ko na sumunod ako sa kanya diyan sa korea kahit isang buwan lang habang nag aantay kami sa papers namin para sa kasal , nagtatrabaho pala siya sa korea in aircraff US force, tanong ko lang kong ano pa ang kulang ko , meron na ako nang bank cert. land title cert.
thanks.
HELLO PO OFW PO AKO DITO SA HONG KONG 8 YEARS NAPO AKO NG NAG WOWORK DITO UUWI PO AKO NEXT YEAR A MONTH VACATION SA PINAS, BALAK KO PONG MAG BAKASYON SA KOREA KAHIT 1 WEEK LANG MABIBIGYAN PO BA AKO NG VISA KAHIT OFW LANG AKO? KUNG PWEDE PO ANO PO ANG KAILANGANG MGA PAPERS? THANK YOU PO… HAVE A BLESSED DAY
HELLO PO OFW PO AKO DITO SA HONG KONG 8 YEARS NAPO AKO NG NAG WOWORK DITO UUWI PO AKO NEXT YEAR A MONTH VACATION SA PINAS, BALAK KO PONG MAG BAKASYON SA KOREA KAHIT 1 WEEK LANG MABIBIGYAN PO BA AKO NG VISA KAHIT OFW LANG AKO? KUNG PWEDE PO ANO PO ANG KAILANGANG MGA PAPERS? THANK YOU PO… HAVE A BLESSED DAY
ask ko lng po magkanu po b ang dapat dalang pera f magtotour ng 5 days sa korea.. i heard po kc n pwde ma question sa immigration pag di sapat dala.. magkanu po b yong atleast minimum n dala? slmat po
ask ko lng po magkanu po b ang dapat dalang pera f magtotour ng 5 days sa korea.. i heard po kc n pwde ma question sa immigration pag di sapat dala.. magkanu po b yong atleast minimum n dala? slmat po
ask ko rin po magkanu po b dpat lman ng bank cert. pra maissuehan ng visa at d questionin po sa immigration? pls po i want to visit there to surprise someone la po aq idea about magkanu required amount sa bank certificate at magkanu dapat dalang pera pra di ma interogate sa immigration..slmat po
Hi po Ms.Betchay.I’m Joy and I’m currently here in Korea with a spouse visa but I’m intending to go back to the Philippines after a month..Babalik po ako ng Korea after 10 months..what papers should i prepare/should i apply again for a spouse visa?thanks po
Hi po Ms.Betchay.I’m Joy and I’m currently here in Korea with a spouse visa but I’m intending to go back to the Philippines after a month..Babalik po ako ng Korea after 10 months..what papers should i prepare/should i apply again for a spouse visa?thanks po
Hi po Ms.Betchay.i’m Joy and I’m currently stayin in korea with a spouse visa but i’m intending to go back to the Philippines after a month.I will be coming back in korea after 10 months..Should i get another spouse visa?thanks po..
Hi po Ms.Betchay.i’m Joy and I’m currently stayin in korea with a spouse visa but i’m intending to go back to the Philippines after a month.I will be coming back in korea after 10 months..Should i get another spouse visa?thanks po..
ask lng po kung pwd pa ako magka visa khit and2 ako s korea…. E-7 po kc visa dati… bigla po ako umalis kc po ako pinasswldo at pinsan wl ako trbho… kya bigla nlng ako umlis. at nag work po ako s ibang compny…. slmat po….
HI Ms. Betchay,
OFW po ako d2 sa middle east and im planning to go visit korea for a 5 day tour at sa pinas po ako maggagaling just in case…eh d ba kc mostly sa mga OFW eh wala pong ITR, are the SK embassy have this consideration??
HI Ms. Betchay,
OFW po ako d2 sa middle east and im planning to go visit korea for a 5 day tour at sa pinas po ako maggagaling just in case…eh d ba kc mostly sa mga OFW eh wala pong ITR, are the SK embassy have this consideration??
is there any other way to apply for tourist visa without a present job?my fiance has enough money in her bank. she was ex-abroad from dubai and currently in the philippines, she wants to apply for tourist visa but she aint have job. please help..
is there any other way to apply for tourist visa without a present job?my fiance has enough money in her bank. she was ex-abroad from dubai and currently in the philippines, she wants to apply for tourist visa but she aint have job. please help..
hi po! ms. betchay may invitation po kasi ako from korea and ang naka lagay na length of stay dun sa invitation ay 3 months gusto ko po sana 15 days lang ako dun, ok lang pu ba na 15 days lang ilagay ko dun sa aplication? thanks
hi po! ms. betchay may invitation po kasi ako from korea and ang naka lagay na length of stay dun sa invitation ay 3 months gusto ko po sana 15 days lang ako dun, ok lang pu ba na 15 days lang ilagay ko dun sa aplication? thanks
Hi! I have a question, what is more convenient and safe to apply personally to the Korean embassy or have it on agency? I’ve been searching for a good and well-known travel agency but still I can’t decide. Could you please help me with this? Can you give an agency where I can put my trust? thanks.
Hi! I have a question, what is more convenient and safe to apply personally to the Korean embassy or have it on agency? I’ve been searching for a good and well-known travel agency but still I can’t decide. Could you please help me with this? Can you give an agency where I can put my trust? thanks.
hi po!
yung question ko is pwede b mag-apply ng korean visa ng mid-september kahit late-october na yung flight? i-rrenew sana yung passport kasi less than 6months n sya by october….thanks po, hope to hear from you soon, kc kung pwde hahabulin nmin ung process..sana po asap yung reply pra may oras p kc matagal mag-release ng passport yung dfa now e..thank you tlga!
yes. validity ng visa is 3 mos upon the release date. So if u applied on Sept. 8,and you were granted the visa after a week– let’s say Sept. 15, you may fly to SoKor on or before Nov. 15.
hi po!
yung question ko is pwede b mag-apply ng korean visa ng mid-september kahit late-october na yung flight? i-rrenew sana yung passport kasi less than 6months n sya by october….thanks po, hope to hear from you soon, kc kung pwde hahabulin nmin ung process..sana po asap yung reply pra may oras p kc matagal mag-release ng passport yung dfa now e..thank you tlga!
yes. validity ng visa is 3 mos upon the release date. So if u applied on Sept. 8,and you were granted the visa after a week– let’s say Sept. 15, you may fly to SoKor on or before Nov. 15.
Hi po gus2 ko lang po malaman kung ngayong lapit na po ako mag18. Pwede na ba akong magwork sa Sk cause i really really want to go to Sk ask ko lang po kung anong available na job para sakin kasi po hilig ko pong magdrawing and like ko po kpop..
Quick question po ate betchay…
1. Short term multiple visa means how long can you stay in Korea?
2. Excempted pa rin yung individuals who had been to Korea for 4 times right? For those holding this status can only stay 90 days in korea and re-enter multiple time?
Salamat po
Hi Jon!
Short term means you can stay up to 90 days
Quick question po ate betchay…
1. Short term multiple visa means how long can you stay in Korea?
2. Excempted pa rin yung individuals who had been to Korea for 4 times right? For those holding this status can only stay 90 days in korea and re-enter multiple time?
Salamat po
hello po.may fiancee po aku sa korea us army sya tga state sya pero sa korea po sya nkadistino.gusto nya po magvisit aku sa korea..pwede po b n sya ung mag invite skin?may ate din po aku n nkatira sa korea,pwde din po b nya aku iinvite??salamt po
hello po.may fiancee po aku sa korea us army sya tga state sya pero sa korea po sya nkadistino.gusto nya po magvisit aku sa korea..pwede po b n sya ung mag invite skin?may ate din po aku n nkatira sa korea,pwde din po b nya aku iinvite??salamt po
hi…. pls answer me i been trying for a visa and they denied me twice 1st they just get my paper ol my docs r complete fter a wik gting my docs its denied,2nd i open a buss.hir and gave dem my buss,permit my mayors permit dti but still they denied me,WHY,,,i have a bf a korean he went hir last feb now he wants me 2 b der in korea so he send me invi.by nxwik i will apply again 4 d 3rd time,,what r d possible or good ans.wen d consular interviewed me? pls pls pls ans.me
hi zel, what is the gap between your applications? once a visa is denied, you can only apply again after 6 months.
hi…. pls answer me i been trying for a visa and they denied me twice 1st they just get my paper ol my docs r complete fter a wik gting my docs its denied,2nd i open a buss.hir and gave dem my buss,permit my mayors permit dti but still they denied me,WHY,,,i have a bf a korean he went hir last feb now he wants me 2 b der in korea so he send me invi.by nxwik i will apply again 4 d 3rd time,,what r d possible or good ans.wen d consular interviewed me? pls pls pls ans.me
why dey denied me 4 d 2nd tym
why dey denied me 4 d 2nd tym
hi ms.betchay,
ask ko lng ,invite po ako ng bf ko working in korea as an army,although sya po ang sponsor kailangan ko po ba ng bank statement or s knya lang.
looking forward your answer. thank u
hi ms.betchay,
ask ko lng ,invite po ako ng bf ko working in korea as an army,although sya po ang sponsor kailangan ko po ba ng bank statement or s knya lang.
looking forward your answer. thank u
I WANT TO STUDY IN KOREA
I WANT TO STUDY IN KOREA
Hi,
I was granted a multiple-entry short-term visit visa (good until 2014) last May and I went to Seoul last month. Loved it and am planning to return with my friends soon. I’m renewing my passport this week though. Will my visa still be valid or do I need to apply for a new one since I’m getting a new passport number?
You’ll need to attach your old passport with your new one when you travel.
Hi Jas and Betchay.
We are planning to go to Korea in October.
We are just wondering how much do you really need to have in your bank account, i have read that even with 100k amount in the account get denied for the visa.
We already have a roundtrip ticket and this will be a group travel but not through an travel agency.
Hi Macon! That’s true. The amount in your bank will not really guarantee you a visa. But of course, the more money you have in the bank the better. If you read on the experience of most people who got their visas, the Embassy puts more weigh on employment.
I plan to visit Seoul and it’s purely for leisure/travel. I want to see the beautiful place. Is an invitation really a requirement? So if I have no invitation, is it an assurance that I cannot come to Seoul? Thanks for your reply. I already went to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand for travel. Is it a plus point to be granted visa? aquinopeterjohn@yahoo.com
hi jas
as you mentioned you was granted to have a multiple visa,how do you apply for that?what do they ask you?or you just apply for tourist visa and they just give you multiple visa?please reply…my brother been here in korea for 3times so i wanted to know if he is qualified for multiple visa…thank u in advance.liza of jeju
hi mam, me and my son is planning to go to korea, I work in a Local Government Unit here at the Budget Office. . at the same time i have a small buss. here but its an eatery i just open it last year i just have a mayor permit and i will register it to bir this month. . , i dont have itr yet. .because i was excemptemted in itr, my boss told me that, . . my husband is working in korea E-9 visa. . but he told me not to mention that he is working there, he has a korean friend. .what should we do?my borther inlaw, his wife, his son wants to come to and my relative in manila. . were planning a group tour this coming august or october this year.
my baby is 8 months old. . and we want to celebrate his bday with his dad, what should we do?
hi mam, me and my son is planning to go to korea, I work in a Local Government Unit here at the Budget Office. . at the same time i have a small buss. here but its an eatery i just open it last year i just have a mayor permit and i will register it to bir this month. . , i dont have itr yet. .because i was excemptemted in itr, my boss told me that, . . my husband is working in korea E-9 visa. . but he told me not to mention that he is working there, he has a korean friend. .what should we do?my borther inlaw, his wife, his son wants to come to and my relative in manila. . were planning a group tour this coming august or october this year.
my baby is 8 months old. . and we want to celebrate his bday with his dad, what should we do?
mam betchay, balak ko po sana na mag apply ng tourist visa sa sk ako po ay nagwowork sa LGU bilang contractual at the same time may kunting buss. na eatery, sabi po nla sa office excempted daw po kami sa itr, pero ung buss. ko po ay may permit at balak ko pong paregister sa bir this month mga sept o october po sana ang punta namin gift ko sa anak ko pag mag1 year old xa, magkakaconflict po kaya kasi ung asawa ko po work dun, e-9 po ang visa nia. . .ano po kaya ang magandang gawin namin?
mam betchay, balak ko po sana na mag apply ng tourist visa sa sk ako po ay nagwowork sa LGU bilang contractual at the same time may kunting buss. na eatery, sabi po nla sa office excempted daw po kami sa itr, pero ung buss. ko po ay may permit at balak ko pong paregister sa bir this month mga sept o october po sana ang punta namin gift ko sa anak ko pag mag1 year old xa, magkakaconflict po kaya kasi ung asawa ko po work dun, e-9 po ang visa nia. . .ano po kaya ang magandang gawin namin?
Hi Ms. Betchay,
I am planning to visit korea by September, alone, and I am hoping to get my visa the soonest.
How much po kaya ang minimum na dapat ilagay sa bank account for visa purposes?
Also, If I get a visa and have a flight booking already, would you be kind to recommend someone you know who could guide me on my tour for 4 days stay there?
Hi Ms. Betchay,
I am planning to visit korea by September, alone, and I am hoping to get my visa the soonest.
How much po kaya ang minimum na dapat ilagay sa bank account for visa purposes?
Also, If I get a visa and have a flight booking already, would you be kind to recommend someone you know who could guide me on my tour for 4 days stay there?
gud day po mam betchay, nag apply po ako ng visa sa embassy last thursday and sa jul 21 po ako pina babalik complete naman po ang mga papers ko including invitation from my brother in law and medyo nag aalala po ako sa isang document na naipass ko yung passport copy ng ate na naipadala nila sa aken is expire na but tinangap naman po ng embassy ask ko lang po wala naman pu bang epekto yon sa visa application ko? maraming salamat po mam betchay.
gud day po mam betchay, nag apply po ako ng visa sa embassy last thursday and sa jul 21 po ako pina babalik complete naman po ang mga papers ko including invitation from my brother in law and medyo nag aalala po ako sa isang document na naipass ko yung passport copy ng ate na naipadala nila sa aken is expire na but tinangap naman po ng embassy ask ko lang po wala naman pu bang epekto yon sa visa application ko? maraming salamat po mam betchay.
I plan to visit Seoul and it’s purely for leisure/travel. I want to see the beautiful place. Is an invitation really a requirement? So if I have no invitation, is it an assurance that I cannot come to Seoul? Thanks for your reply. I already went to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand for travel. Is it a plus point to be granted visa?
I plan to visit Seoul and it’s purely for leisure/travel. I want to see the beautiful place. Is an invitation really a requirement? So if I have no invitation, is it an assurance that I cannot come to Seoul? Thanks for your reply. I already went to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand for travel. Is it a plus point to be granted visa?
I plan to visit Seoul and it’s purely for leisure/travel. I want to see the beautiful place. Is an invitation really a requirement? So if I have no invitation, is it an assurance that I cannot come to Seoul? Thanks for your reply. I already went to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand for travel. Is it a plus point to be granted visa?
aquinopeterjohn@yahoo.com
I plan to visit Seoul and it’s purely for leisure/travel. I want to see the beautiful place. Is an invitation really a requirement? So if I have no invitation, is it an assurance that I cannot come to Seoul? Thanks for your reply. I already went to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand for travel. Is it a plus point to be granted visa?
aquinopeterjohn@yahoo.com
how long is the verification process if u have a tentative releasing date?
how long is the verification process if u have a tentative releasing date?
hi po san po maganda magaral ng korean language dito sa pinas para makapass sa eps?tnx po
hi! ask ko lang if how many years pwede mag stay ang Filipino worker sa korea? Usually, may extension lng sila plagi, kya til 6yrs maximum lng. I’m just wondering if nadagdgan na ba? like, sa Taiwan kc allowed na ang worker mgstay for 9 yrs. My husband was an ofw in korea for 5yrs. and hoping to work again in Korea.
hi! ask ko lang if how many years pwede mag stay ang Filipino worker sa korea? Usually, may extension lng sila plagi, kya til 6yrs maximum lng. I’m just wondering if nadagdgan na ba? like, sa Taiwan kc allowed na ang worker mgstay for 9 yrs. My husband was an ofw in korea for 5yrs. and hoping to work again in Korea.
Hi Ms. Betchay, i have a question. i really hope u can give me the answer. As mentioned above, stay for more than 59days multiple entry is 4,000. but is a multiple visa free if i stay less than 59 days? i doesnt say kasi. also, how long is the validity of the multiple entry visa? i’m planning to apply for one because it’s already my 3rd time this october so i’ll be qualified once i reach my 4th entry. thanks.
Hi Ms. Betchay, i have a question. i really hope u can give me the answer. As mentioned above, stay for more than 59days multiple entry is 4,000. but is a multiple visa free if i stay less than 59 days? i doesnt say kasi. also, how long is the validity of the multiple entry visa? i’m planning to apply for one because it’s already my 3rd time this october so i’ll be qualified once i reach my 4th entry. thanks.
hi po. i just want to ask po paano kung wala naman po ako ITR or employment certificate kasi po fresh grad ako. Plan ko po kasi pumunta ng South korea after my board exams sa October. Nakapag travel na po ako sa Japan, Hongkong and Saipan. Ung US transit visa ko that I used to enter Guam and to transfer to Saipan is still valid. meron din naman po ako ng bank certificate. pwede po kaya gamitin ung for example, government exam certificates like Civil service certificate (professional level) or kahit sa parents na mga ITR na lng, since sila naman ung magbabayad ng expenses? thank you very much!
hi po. i just want to ask po paano kung wala naman po ako ITR or employment certificate kasi po fresh grad ako. Plan ko po kasi pumunta ng South korea after my board exams sa October. Nakapag travel na po ako sa Japan, Hongkong and Saipan. Ung US transit visa ko that I used to enter Guam and to transfer to Saipan is still valid. meron din naman po ako ng bank certificate. pwede po kaya gamitin ung for example, government exam certificates like Civil service certificate (professional level) or kahit sa parents na mga ITR na lng, since sila naman ung magbabayad ng expenses? thank you very much!
hello mis betchay,,,
bka po m2lungan ninyo ako kc halos 1 year n ako n nkapasa sa EPS pero until now wala pa po ako employer,,plz help me po bka po mtulungan ninyo ako mkahanap ng employer,,,,, tnks po……
hello mis betchay,,,
bka po m2lungan ninyo ako kc halos 1 year n ako n nkapasa sa EPS pero until now wala pa po ako employer,,plz help me po bka po mtulungan ninyo ako mkahanap ng employer,,,,, tnks po……
hello mis becthay,,,,
sana po mtulungan ninyo ako kc halos 1year n me na nkapasa sa EPS, pero until now wala pa po akong employer,plz help nman po to find an employer,,,,tnks po and god bless…..
hello mis becthay,,,,
sana po mtulungan ninyo ako kc halos 1year n me na nkapasa sa EPS, pero until now wala pa po akong employer,plz help nman po to find an employer,,,,tnks po and god bless…..
ask ko lang , galing n me dati sa korea as tourist, yr 2008. and now i want to apply again a tourist visa.. invited ako ng sister in law ko husband nya korean..dati kc may work p ko nun ngyn wala na pero gusto ng hipag o punta uli me don.. tourist uli 90 days gaya ng dati .. kya may itr and emp certf pa ko. worried ako ngyn kc wala nga ako work ngyn. pede ko n kaya ipakita n lang contrata s sanla tira sa akin?
nagtorist n din me dati sakorea 90 days so pangalawa ko ngyn .. kaso wala me mapresent n itr at employment cert kc wa me work ngyn ..pede ko kya i present un sanla n bahay sa akin..un contract namin..?
nagtorist n din me dati sakorea 90 days so pangalawa ko ngyn .. kaso wala me mapresent n itr at employment cert kc wa me work ngyn ..pede ko kya i present un sanla n bahay sa akin..un contract namin..?
hi po,
i just want to ask/ inquire on how to apply visa?? my mom and the whole family is planning to visit korea?? i guest for a week tour?? what are the requirement i need to submit?? please do reply for me, thank you 🙂 godbless
hi po,
i just want to ask/ inquire on how to apply visa?? my mom and the whole family is planning to visit korea?? i guest for a week tour?? what are the requirement i need to submit?? please do reply for me, thank you 🙂 godbless
Hi, my cousin want me to visit her in BUsan, Korean. She is married of a Korean and already had 1child. I don’t have any travel experience abroad and this would be my first time if ever. I would like to ask what are the requirements I need to prepare for visa application (except passport, of course) and also I’ve heard that bank statement is needed and that’s one of my concern I can’t provide that one bec. I don’t have enough savings.. My cousin will be providing all the expenses. Do I need an invitation letter? What shall I need? Pls. email me. Thanks a lot!
Hi, my cousin want me to visit her in BUsan, Korean. She is married of a Korean and already had 1child. I don’t have any travel experience abroad and this would be my first time if ever. I would like to ask what are the requirements I need to prepare for visa application (except passport, of course) and also I’ve heard that bank statement is needed and that’s one of my concern I can’t provide that one bec. I don’t have enough savings.. My cousin will be providing all the expenses. Do I need an invitation letter? What shall I need? Pls. email me. Thanks a lot!
hi. Ask ko lng po kasi fresh graduate ako and plan ko sana mag travel sa Seoul after my board exam sa October 2011.
ang nakalagay po kasi:
“For an applicant who has travelled or has valid visa to any one of the OECD member countries within the last 5years, applicants are only required to submit the requirements number â‘´ & OECD countries visa copy and arrival stamps”
I have been to Tokyo, Hongkong and I still have my US transit visa (which I used to transfer from Philippines to Guam to Saipan (and vice versa) and to transfer from Philippines to Guam to Tokyo (and vice versa). I can provide copies of the visas and arrival stamps, my problem is I don’t have ITR/ employment certificate.
d ko rin makukuha agad ung PRC I.D. ko. pwede b ung Civil service Commision certificate (Professional level; issued my government)? thank you very much!
HI Betchay,
ask ko lang po, Kasi po meron ako visa going to Japan for work. Gusto ko sana mag visit sa Korea kahit 3 to 5 days then diretso ako ng Japan. Dati kasi na divorce ako dyan eh. No big deal kaya sa kanila yung pag divorce ko. Pwede kaya ako makapasok para bumisita lang makita ko lang friends ko ulit, then straight to Japan na ako.
Nagtanung kasi ako sa korea embassy kanina, sabi daw basta last bound ko Japan at confirmation booking ng ticket ko na sigurado na po. Is it really possible. Ang taray nung kausap ko sa embassy kanina parang ang taas ng BP, kaya di ako sigurado rin kung totoo sinasabi nya eh.
HI Betchay,
ask ko lang po, Kasi po meron ako visa going to Japan for work. Gusto ko sana mag visit sa Korea kahit 3 to 5 days then diretso ako ng Japan. Dati kasi na divorce ako dyan eh. No big deal kaya sa kanila yung pag divorce ko. Pwede kaya ako makapasok para bumisita lang makita ko lang friends ko ulit, then straight to Japan na ako.
Nagtanung kasi ako sa korea embassy kanina, sabi daw basta last bound ko Japan at confirmation booking ng ticket ko na sigurado na po. Is it really possible. Ang taray nung kausap ko sa embassy kanina parang ang taas ng BP, kaya di ako sigurado rin kung totoo sinasabi nya eh.
Hi, I just want to clarify, yung mga may US visa na and visited OECD countries 2x, kailangan pa rin bang magsubmit ng mga bank certificate/ITR or certificate of employment? or pwede na yung ipakita na lang yung passport with the US visa? thanks po.
Hi, I just want to clarify, yung mga may US visa na and visited OECD countries 2x, kailangan pa rin bang magsubmit ng mga bank certificate/ITR or certificate of employment? or pwede na yung ipakita na lang yung passport with the US visa? thanks po.
hi ms, betchay meron lng po ako itatanong ano po ba kailangan pag na ngangailangan ng tao sa farm kasi ang trbho nila d po sya kalakihan na company kasi sabi kasi ng pinsan ko issuance visa number eh bakit yun ang pinakukuha nila eh d naman sya totally na malakihan na comapny eh farm lng nmn ang trbho nila dito na ngangailangan ksi sila ng tao kaya sila ang pinakuha ko.
pls nmn po pakisagot nmn mis betchay…. slamat po
I’ve tried applying for tourist visa last May 2010 but sad to say I was denied, I had the invitation letter since my fiance’ and his family invited me to visit them coz they wanted to meet me personally and so I was to them. I had all the requirements but my money in the bank wasn’t that big, my ITR was fake since I didn’t work in the big company. I’d just paid someone who works in the law office but I can tell how stupid she was, for putting big money in my ITR. So when I went back to the Embassy, the lady told me to get back there after six months. How painful it was but that’s life I guess. So to all of you who wants to apply for visa, you should be aware to have all the requirements in your hand because if you are incomplete, they are just going to tell you “Sorry you have no complete requirements”. thats how easy it is to them. Well life is always been unfair coz if you have everything then you can have it all. You should all have the requirements before going to the embassy, thats all I can say to you guys.
I’ve tried applying for tourist visa last May 2010 but sad to say I was denied, I had the invitation letter since my fiance’ and his family invited me to visit them coz they wanted to meet me personally and so I was to them. I had all the requirements but my money in the bank wasn’t that big, my ITR was fake since I didn’t work in the big company. I’d just paid someone who works in the law office but I can tell how stupid she was, for putting big money in my ITR. So when I went back to the Embassy, the lady told me to get back there after six months. How painful it was but that’s life I guess. So to all of you who wants to apply for visa, you should be aware to have all the requirements in your hand because if you are incomplete, they are just going to tell you “Sorry you have no complete requirements”. thats how easy it is to them. Well life is always been unfair coz if you have everything then you can have it all. You should all have the requirements before going to the embassy, thats all I can say to you guys.
hi ms. betchay,
My husband and I are working here in Korea. We both have E-7 visas and with respective ARC’s. We want to invite my mom and sister for a vacation here. Does the invitation letter really need to be notarized here? Some of our colleagues had theirs notarized at the Philippine Embassy here in Seoul, some notarized in the Philippines and some are not. I’m confused. A little advice please? thanks in advance
hi ms. betchay,
My husband and I are working here in Korea. We both have E-7 visas and with respective ARC’s. We want to invite my mom and sister for a vacation here. Does the invitation letter really need to be notarized here? Some of our colleagues had theirs notarized at the Philippine Embassy here in Seoul, some notarized in the Philippines and some are not. I’m confused. A little advice please? thanks in advance
Hello miss Betchay,
Good day poh. I am a student, me and my boyfriend is planning to go to SK for 3 or 5 days this Sept and its my first time. But we’ve traveled already in Bangkok and Singapore. Is it ok if i submit only the school certificate and birth certificate? And is ok if i submit only the Deed of Sale? Bcoz i bought my property last Dec. and its still not yet on my name(on process). My boyfriend will shoulder all. And i have already bank certificate.
Hoping to your response… Thanks. God bless
Hello miss Betchay,
Good day poh. I am a student, me and my boyfriend is planning to go to SK for 3 or 5 days this Sept and its my first time. But we’ve traveled already in Bangkok and Singapore. Is it ok if i submit only the school certificate and birth certificate? And is ok if i submit only the Deed of Sale? Bcoz i bought my property last Dec. and its still not yet on my name(on process). My boyfriend will shoulder all. And i have already bank certificate.
Hoping to your response… Thanks. God bless
hi everyone, na inspire lng po me ky ms. betchay, s mga pinopost nya at s lht n rin ng nag sheshare ng experience nila s SK embassy, so share n rin po me, para lng dn my mapaglabasan ng sama ng loob s SK embassy… nkkdegrade en evrything nga sila. nag apply po me student visa last june 2011, with complete requirements, as in, pati orig certificate of admission fr university s korea meron dn po, s kasamaang palad denied p rin. disclosed po ang rison, so para k lng tanga nag iisip kung bkt at kung alin ang mali s ginawa mo.
well, the main reason nga nmn po why mg aral aq dun is bcoz ESL po canadian bf q dun, akala po nmin ms madali, ms sure at mas matagal pg stay q dun if student visa kunin q, wala po hokus focus s docs q, in-enroll po aq ng bf q s university n pinag tuturuan nya, korean language program po course q dun, for six months un, :(( malaki po nagastos nya s tuition q, kc po need n mg bayad tuition para mabigyn cert of admission n isa po s reqs s visa, sobra p nmn po aq nhirapan mg complete ng reqs s university para ma admit aq, i waited for so long para s docs q s skul at mkpg apply ng visa, tas nung asa embassy n, walang kaabog abog deny… ang hirap nila ispelengin, kht ganu ka kumpleto reqs mo, my possibility p rn m deny… tas nung ini-mail sila nung skul n ppsukan q, why deny visa q, ang sagot nila, kc dw s interview nila skn hindi q dw sinabi n my balak aq mg aral s graduate school, masteral or doctorate, if ever dw sana n gnun in-enroll q baka dw po n-grant visa q. hindi q dw po kc binanggit s interview skn about study plan q, n after nung language program eh mg aral p q dun 4 yrs course or masteral or doctorate…
alam nyo po kung anu nkksama ng loob, kc hindi nmn nila q ininterview, hindi nila q tinanong ng study plan q, tas hindi n nila sinoli orig docs q, diploma & TOR… akala mo n sila kung sino, napansin qn un nung sinabmit q docs q, ung ba2e s window 1, tumataas ang kilay hbng binabasa application q, naka ismid n, siguro po mali dn aq, kc dneclare q p s application q n reference q dun ung bf q…
see, ang hirap po mg isip if un n un inaasahan mo n akala mo ok n lht kc na submit mo nmn lht ih, as in complete, mg aaral nmn talaga, un nga lng xempre 2nd purpose lng ung pg aaral, the main reason is mksama ng matagal si pa-la-luvs db, tapos s knila hindi p rin pala enough un, daig mo png binreak ng bf mo n, n hindi mo alam kung bkt, kht binigay mo n lht, n tatanungin mo n lng sarili mo bigla n “anu p bng kulang?” , “saan b ako nag ka-mali?” :)) …
so guyz, lesson, dont expect too much… lol… just give ur best shot, hbng my buhay my pag-asa… after 6 months, apply uli, or if ibng visa nmn aaplayin no need nmn n antayin ung 6 months, pede n ulit apply bsta hindi same type of visa kukunin…
Hi Ann! Korek! Ang hirap nga ispelengin ng Korean Embassy. Ako rin na-deny noon kahit kumpleto docs ko pati na rin letter from my husband. But anyway, blessing in disguise na rin for me yun…
Pinaka-effective according sa mga turista rito na na-encounter ko eh ang ilagay na gusto mo ma-experience ang “hallyu” o gusto mong puntahan mga nakikita mo sa drama… or manonood ka ng concert. Ay oo nga pala, merong nagpabili ng ticket sa ‘kin noon para sa 2PM concert. Manonood siya kasama mom niya. Sabay sila nag-apply ng visa. Yung mom nakakuha ng visa, siya naman na talagang manonood lang ng concert eh na-deny!
hehe, ms. betchay! aq hindi q alam, pkirmdm q sinira nila pangarap q… hehe… gud thing lng… pero hindi aq mgpptalo s knila, hehe… hbng my buhay my pag asa… try en try lng until i succeed. hehe…
hello Ann,ur right hindi mo alam like nila un niece ko nag pasa requirements last week hindi nila received kasi daw need un marriage lincense ng parents kasi 10 years old lang un niece ko but complete documents naman sya hindi naman stated sa requirements un marriage license ng parents so wla kaming dala at imagine meron na itong visa before kasi galing na din itong niece ko sa korea ng may 2011 for 15 days then now kukuha uli sana bday gift ko ito sa kanya for her coming bday on oct 3 pinili ko nga un thanks giving para makakita sya ng korean chusok ,aw hindi mo talaga alam kung anu like nila magulo sila …nagpapaliwanag ka pa lang sasabihin nila next no!
hi mia! thanks for sharing… at least now we know na kailangan pala yun… kahit noon ay hindi… at korek ka, hindi uubra ang paliwanag at pakiusap
oo nga poh eh, minsan nakakabastos talaga… parang ganun ganun lng… haist… 🙁 …nkksira n ng buhay… hahaha…
Hi! Lam mo na feel q un..Married aq sa Korean and now im applying for spouse visa..nka 4 n bses nq pbalik2 sa embassy kc lgi cnsbi ng girl dun n kulang papers q..ng last n pnta q sinagot q tlga ung koreana kc hndi niya sbhin lht ng needed doucuments ko eh. Paisa2 lng. By nxt week bblik nnmn aq dun pra i submit n lht ng papers q..pro im not sure kng ta2nggapin un. Bka sbihin nya kulang nnmn.
hi everyone, na inspire lng po me ky ms. betchay, s mga pinopost nya at s lht n rin ng nag sheshare ng experience nila s SK embassy, so share n rin po me, para lng dn my mapaglabasan ng sama ng loob s SK embassy… nkkdegrade en evrything nga sila. nag apply po me student visa last june 2011, with complete requirements, as in, pati orig certificate of admission fr university s korea meron dn po, s kasamaang palad denied p rin. disclosed po ang rison, so para k lng tanga nag iisip kung bkt at kung alin ang mali s ginawa mo.
well, the main reason nga nmn po why mg aral aq dun is bcoz ESL po canadian bf q dun, akala po nmin ms madali, ms sure at mas matagal pg stay q dun if student visa kunin q, wala po hokus focus s docs q, in-enroll po aq ng bf q s university n pinag tuturuan nya, korean language program po course q dun, for six months un, :(( malaki po nagastos nya s tuition q, kc po need n mg bayad tuition para mabigyn cert of admission n isa po s reqs s visa, sobra p nmn po aq nhirapan mg complete ng reqs s university para ma admit aq, i waited for so long para s docs q s skul at mkpg apply ng visa, tas nung asa embassy n, walang kaabog abog deny… ang hirap nila ispelengin, kht ganu ka kumpleto reqs mo, my possibility p rn m deny… tas nung ini-mail sila nung skul n ppsukan q, why deny visa q, ang sagot nila, kc dw s interview nila skn hindi q dw sinabi n my balak aq mg aral s graduate school, masteral or doctorate, if ever dw sana n gnun in-enroll q baka dw po n-grant visa q. hindi q dw po kc binanggit s interview skn about study plan q, n after nung language program eh mg aral p q dun 4 yrs course or masteral or doctorate…
alam nyo po kung anu nkksama ng loob, kc hindi nmn nila q ininterview, hindi nila q tinanong ng study plan q, tas hindi n nila sinoli orig docs q, diploma & TOR… akala mo n sila kung sino, napansin qn un nung sinabmit q docs q, ung ba2e s window 1, tumataas ang kilay hbng binabasa application q, naka ismid n, siguro po mali dn aq, kc dneclare q p s application q n reference q dun ung bf q…
see, ang hirap po mg isip if un n un inaasahan mo n akala mo ok n lht kc na submit mo nmn lht ih, as in complete, mg aaral nmn talaga, un nga lng xempre 2nd purpose lng ung pg aaral, the main reason is mksama ng matagal si pa-la-luvs db, tapos s knila hindi p rin pala enough un, daig mo png binreak ng bf mo n, n hindi mo alam kung bkt, kht binigay mo n lht, n tatanungin mo n lng sarili mo bigla n “anu p bng kulang?” , “saan b ako nag ka-mali?” :)) …
so guyz, lesson, dont expect too much… lol… just give ur best shot, hbng my buhay my pag-asa… after 6 months, apply uli, or if ibng visa nmn aaplayin no need nmn n antayin ung 6 months, pede n ulit apply bsta hindi same type of visa kukunin…
Hi Ann! Korek! Ang hirap nga ispelengin ng Korean Embassy. Ako rin na-deny noon kahit kumpleto docs ko pati na rin letter from my husband. But anyway, blessing in disguise na rin for me yun…
Pinaka-effective according sa mga turista rito na na-encounter ko eh ang ilagay na gusto mo ma-experience ang “hallyu” o gusto mong puntahan mga nakikita mo sa drama… or manonood ka ng concert. Ay oo nga pala, merong nagpabili ng ticket sa ‘kin noon para sa 2PM concert. Manonood siya kasama mom niya. Sabay sila nag-apply ng visa. Yung mom nakakuha ng visa, siya naman na talagang manonood lang ng concert eh na-deny!
hehe, ms. betchay! aq hindi q alam, pkirmdm q sinira nila pangarap q… hehe… gud thing lng… pero hindi aq mgpptalo s knila, hehe… hbng my buhay my pag asa… try en try lng until i succeed. hehe…
hello Ann,ur right hindi mo alam like nila un niece ko nag pasa requirements last week hindi nila received kasi daw need un marriage lincense ng parents kasi 10 years old lang un niece ko but complete documents naman sya hindi naman stated sa requirements un marriage license ng parents so wla kaming dala at imagine meron na itong visa before kasi galing na din itong niece ko sa korea ng may 2011 for 15 days then now kukuha uli sana bday gift ko ito sa kanya for her coming bday on oct 3 pinili ko nga un thanks giving para makakita sya ng korean chusok ,aw hindi mo talaga alam kung anu like nila magulo sila …nagpapaliwanag ka pa lang sasabihin nila next no!
oo nga poh eh, minsan nakakabastos talaga… parang ganun ganun lng… haist… 🙁 …nkksira n ng buhay… hahaha…
Hi! Lam mo na feel q un..Married aq sa Korean and now im applying for spouse visa..nka 4 n bses nq pbalik2 sa embassy kc lgi cnsbi ng girl dun n kulang papers q..ng last n pnta q sinagot q tlga ung koreana kc hndi niya sbhin lht ng needed doucuments ko eh. Paisa2 lng. By nxt week bblik nnmn aq dun pra i submit n lht ng papers q..pro im not sure kng ta2nggapin un. Bka sbihin nya kulang nnmn.
hello po,,ofw po ang asawa ko sa saudi arabia wala po syang itr san po sa poea kukuha ng certificte..housewife lang po ako pero nakapunta nako ng korea 1992 nag work din ako need ko pa ilagay yun sa previous visit pero ang anak ko nag punta dun 2007 nag fieldtrip korean kasi ang nagpapatakbo ng school nila dinala sila dun,,balak namin pumunta uli kami namang mag ina pls reply
hello po,,ofw po ang asawa ko sa saudi arabia wala po syang itr san po sa poea kukuha ng certificte..housewife lang po ako pero nakapunta nako ng korea 1992 nag work din ako need ko pa ilagay yun sa previous visit pero ang anak ko nag punta dun 2007 nag fieldtrip korean kasi ang nagpapatakbo ng school nila dinala sila dun,,balak namin pumunta uli kami namang mag ina pls reply
pwede ba kong kumuha ng certification sa agency na pinag aplayan nya kasi 2 yrs contract dun nakaka 1yr palang sya
pwede ba kong kumuha ng certification sa agency na pinag aplayan nya kasi 2 yrs contract dun nakaka 1yr palang sya
hello po sa administrator^-^
gusto ko pong malaman how can I acquire a marriage contract here in s.korea from our embassy, what documents should I submit and do I have to bring our Church’s Registration Certificate..?..because we are going to hold the wedding ceremony in our chapel….. previous marriages done in our chapel, when our church is not yet registered here in Korean government, is first done in Philippine Embassy, and then after that (where marriage contract is already accomplished) then a ceremony follows at our church… please I need your advise po.. thank you and more power po~
hello po sa administrator^-^
gusto ko pong malaman how can I acquire a marriage contract here in s.korea from our embassy, what documents should I submit and do I have to bring our Church’s Registration Certificate..?..because we are going to hold the wedding ceremony in our chapel….. previous marriages done in our chapel, when our church is not yet registered here in Korean government, is first done in Philippine Embassy, and then after that (where marriage contract is already accomplished) then a ceremony follows at our church… please I need your advise po.. thank you and more power po~
Hi Everyone,
Clarify ko lang po ung sa part na ito:
“For an applicant who has travelled or has valid visa to any one of the OECD member countries within the last 5years, applicants are only required to submit the requirements number â‘´ & OECD countries visa copy and arrival stamps”
“applicants are only required to submit the requirements number (1)” – is this referring to the basic requirements? or it refers to the basic requirements and 1 of the other requirements such as ITR?
medyo di lang po clear sakin.
I still have a valid US visa and have been in and out of the US for the past 3 years.
If I don’t need to have my COE and Bank Cert, I’ll be going the embassy tomorrow.
Looking forward to your reply.
Thanks,
Richard
hello po,,im 7 yrs married to a korean national and lived there for 6yrs,mas gusto kc ng asawa ko sa pinas kysa dito but last yr we came here mag asawa for work,we have a 5yrs old son nasa pinas ngaun,sa pinas din cya isinilang at nag aaral.plan kc nmin mag asawa na magbabakasyon cya dito this december,may philippine passport na cya,ask ko lng kng ano pa iba requirements for visa nya,…thanks po..
Hi Oich! Walang Korean passport ang anak mo? Hindi ba siya napa-register sa Korean Embassy para Korean citizen din siya?
ate betchay!
i badly need your advice…
my sister invited me to come in Korea in December, she’ll give birth kc in december. first time ko mg apply visa, pinadala na nya ung marriage certificate nila ng husband nya, marriage history ng husband niya, passport copy, ang pinka WORRY ko tlga ung personal bank certificate, to tell you honestly, wla tlga ako ganun ipon though im working as a call center agent for 3 years, WORRIED tlga ako how can i produce that bank certificate,need nya tlga help ko kc ung panganay nyang anak e mg 1 year old plang sa october, nasundan agad kc.. please HELP.. :(((
hello po,,im 7 yrs married to a korean national and lived there for 6yrs,mas gusto kc ng asawa ko sa pinas kysa dito but last yr we came here mag asawa for work,we have a 5yrs old son nasa pinas ngaun,sa pinas din cya isinilang at nag aaral.plan kc nmin mag asawa na magbabakasyon cya dito this december,may philippine passport na cya,ask ko lng kng ano pa iba requirements for visa nya,…thanks po..
Hi Oich! Walang Korean passport ang anak mo? Hindi ba siya napa-register sa Korean Embassy para Korean citizen din siya?
ate betchay!
i badly need your advice…
my sister invited me to come in Korea in December, she’ll give birth kc in december. first time ko mg apply visa, pinadala na nya ung marriage certificate nila ng husband nya, marriage history ng husband niya, passport copy, ang pinka WORRY ko tlga ung personal bank certificate, to tell you honestly, wla tlga ako ganun ipon though im working as a call center agent for 3 years, WORRIED tlga ako how can i produce that bank certificate,need nya tlga help ko kc ung panganay nyang anak e mg 1 year old plang sa october, nasundan agad kc.. please HELP.. :(((
hi momay, since my sister ka sa korea, di mo na kylangan ng malaking pera, invitational for visiting visa ang iapply mo sa embassy, yung brother in law mo sa korea ang papuntahin mo sa embassy, sya kc ang pwede mag iinvite sayo if complete na requirements mo and may visa kna need mo lang atleast 20taw pack money sa airport pra maka alis ka.
h i miss betchay ask ko lng po invite po ako ng sister ko na pumunta du n sa kanya sa korea e married na po ako, maapprove pa rin po ba ako kc iba na family name na gamit ko?…thanks po good day!!!
h i miss betchay ask ko lng po invite po ako ng sister ko na pumunta du n sa kanya sa korea e married na po ako, maapprove pa rin po ba ako kc iba na family name na gamit ko?…thanks po good day!!!
hello ms Bechey, ask ko lang po kung pupuntaka sa SK kailang po bang ipakita mo sa kanila na may booking sa hotel para papasokin sa korea… salamat po by next month pupunta po ako ng korea my visa na po ako… thanks, god bless u po3!!!
Hi Ver! Kung pupunta ka as tourist at may visa ka na, mas maigi na dalhin mo ang itinerary mo kasama na rin ang booking ng hotel mo sa pagpasok mo sa Korea. Para naman hindi ka ma-A to A.
hello ms Bechey, ask ko lang po kung pupuntaka sa SK kailang po bang ipakita mo sa kanila na may booking sa hotel para papasokin sa korea… salamat po by next month pupunta po ako ng korea my visa na po ako… thanks, god bless u po3!!!
Hi Ver! Kung pupunta ka as tourist at may visa ka na, mas maigi na dalhin mo ang itinerary mo kasama na rin ang booking ng hotel mo sa pagpasok mo sa Korea. Para naman hindi ka ma-A to A.
We are planning to have our Christmas vacation in south Korea this December comes. we just want to know how much money is needed to that said trip. we want to stay in south Korea for 3 months. would you mind to send us the details bout the expenses needed? wish your A.S.A.P reply. ALLAH/GOD BLESS YOU. Sukran/thanks.
We are planning to have our Christmas vacation in south Korea this December comes. we just want to know how much money is needed to that said trip. we want to stay in south Korea for 3 months. would you mind to send us the details bout the expenses needed? wish your A.S.A.P reply. ALLAH/GOD BLESS YOU. Sukran/thanks.
what do you mean by certifiate of marriage history ? is that a written story of how we get married ?
what do you mean by certifiate of marriage history ? is that a written story of how we get married ?
Reading this page makes me want to freak out at the same time I’m a bit scared….I’ll apply for Korean visa next month with a friend…Gathered already the necessary documents.This is my second time already to apply ,wayback in 2008 they grant me visa with 30 days length of stay for single entry. Last time it was during winter season but I guess I didn’t enjoy my stay that much becauseits terribly cold! Can you imagine the negative 10 temperature tsk tsk tsk..This time hoping they will still grant me visa and I just want to experience Autumn and witness the Busan International Film Festival.
Reading this page makes me want to freak out at the same time I’m a bit scared….I’ll apply for Korean visa next month with a friend…Gathered already the necessary documents.This is my second time already to apply ,wayback in 2008 they grant me visa with 30 days length of stay for single entry. Last time it was during winter season but I guess I didn’t enjoy my stay that much becauseits terribly cold! Can you imagine the negative 10 temperature tsk tsk tsk..This time hoping they will still grant me visa and I just want to experience Autumn and witness the Busan International Film Festival.
Hi Ma’am Betchay! Ask ko lang next year kasi mag move na kami ng anak ko sa south korea and i am planning to work there. i am married to a Soldier. so napag usapan namin na dyan na rin mag aral anak ko. my question is possible kaya na madala ko yaya ng anak ko to look after with her? paano kaya mag avail ng visa dun para sa kanya yung long term visa? kasi kung tourist visa naman 59days lang din. or do i need look for agencies para sila mag process or we can do it on our own? please help me thank you!
Hi Ma’am Betchay! Ask ko lang next year kasi mag move na kami ng anak ko sa south korea and i am planning to work there. i am married to a Soldier. so napag usapan namin na dyan na rin mag aral anak ko. my question is possible kaya na madala ko yaya ng anak ko to look after with her? paano kaya mag avail ng visa dun para sa kanya yung long term visa? kasi kung tourist visa naman 59days lang din. or do i need look for agencies para sila mag process or we can do it on our own? please help me thank you!
Ann yes you are right di mo alam kung anu gusto ng consul dito sa philippines i have a bad day today explaining to the korean embassy visa 1 section about my niece paper works ,she is 10 years old and i got her tourist visa april 2011 and she was granted for 59 days visa she spend 15 days in korea with my family from may 17 to may 31 then now they are planning to come back on sept 8 2011 to experience korean thanskgiving but for the second time the korean lady who review her paper works never accept her papers and told me i must present the marriage license of the parents of my niece and i told the korean lady it is not stated on their requirements that i must secure a copy of my niece parents marriage license and i also show her that my niece already traveled in korea may 2011 and i present same docs that i showed them before but she never accept and ask me to go back and bring the parents marriage license …..i am confused why sometimes so hard to explain to them parang ayaw nila ng explanation basta kung anu sinabi nila un na yun….(sigh)
hahaha…tama poh!!! … haist… 🙁
Ann yes you are right di mo alam kung anu gusto ng consul dito sa philippines i have a bad day today explaining to the korean embassy visa 1 section about my niece paper works ,she is 10 years old and i got her tourist visa april 2011 and she was granted for 59 days visa she spend 15 days in korea with my family from may 17 to may 31 then now they are planning to come back on sept 8 2011 to experience korean thanskgiving but for the second time the korean lady who review her paper works never accept her papers and told me i must present the marriage license of the parents of my niece and i told the korean lady it is not stated on their requirements that i must secure a copy of my niece parents marriage license and i also show her that my niece already traveled in korea may 2011 and i present same docs that i showed them before but she never accept and ask me to go back and bring the parents marriage license …..i am confused why sometimes so hard to explain to them parang ayaw nila ng explanation basta kung anu sinabi nila un na yun….(sigh)
hahaha…tama poh!!! … haist… 🙁
Just to share my experience as well..I applied for my korean marriage visa. Sa window 2 ako napunta, yung korean girl doon hindi nya chinecheck ng mabuti yung mga papers, may kulang pa daw ako..since i’d been in korea twice i can read na rin yung ibang paper n nkatranslate in korean. Bglang sabi nya icomplete ko muna. So tinawagan ko yung husband ko kgad, bumalik ako sa knya..binasa ko in korean isa isa ang kulang ko pa daw, so nong nlaman nya na mali cia..prang wla lng sa knya. Then hinahanapan nya pa ako ng land title..e since ngrerent p lng kme hindi mkakapagprovide yung husband ko ng land title. Inexplain ko rin sa kanya yun sa korean girl. Mejo mataas na yung boses nya..pero lhat ng tanong nya sinagot ko. Then she told me na hindi naman cia yung magdedecide kung magkakaroon ako ng visam which is yung consul. I told her na lng na thank you. Then she accepted my applications and yung date kng kelan ako babalik sa embassy. hehe..hopefully makakuha na tlga ako ng visa..~~
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CEBU PACIFIC…
Hi Betchay,
I went na sa to Korea last Nov 2010 alone lang, Plano ko sana next year isama na husband ko para mag tour…self employed sya okay lang ba na gamitin nya yung ITR ko at mag share kami sa bank certificate ko kahit sa akin lang yun naka pangalan…I-allow kaya yun ng Korean embassy dito sa atin.thank you!
Hi Betchay,
I went na sa to Korea last Nov 2010 alone lang, Plano ko sana next year isama na husband ko para mag tour…self employed sya okay lang ba na gamitin nya yung ITR ko at mag share kami sa bank certificate ko kahit sa akin lang yun naka pangalan…I-allow kaya yun ng Korean embassy dito sa atin.thank you!
Hi Ms. Betchay,
My husband I are planning to visit South Korea next year. I’m a housewife with no ITR, can I use my husband’s? Let me know!! Thanks so much!!
Hi Ms. Betchay,
My husband I are planning to visit South Korea next year. I’m a housewife with no ITR, can I use my husband’s? Let me know!! Thanks so much!!
Hi Ms. Bechay!!
ask ko lang po kung pwede po ba mg apply agad ng visa pag ka uwi ng pinas? tourist visa po ung entry ko now at d po ako pinayagan mg extend dito sa korea bale tpos n po ung visa ko last Aug. 19 pero sabi po s immigration kasi ng ask kmi ulit ng stepdad ko kung pede p ako makapg extend. hinanapan po ako ng airline ticket, sabi ko dp ako nakakabili. ang sabi po bumili me tpos bumalik ako next week pra makita ticket ko pero dapat daw po mauwi n me pinas before Sept 19.. Bale po ung name ko naka registered na po since 2008 s Korean Family Census ng stepdad ko tpos po ini adopt nya po ako ska sister ko last 2008. Pang third visit ko na po po d2 since 2007, 2008 po nabigyan ako ng F1 visa dito sa korea pero d ko po un natapos, umuwi po ako. After po nun this year lang ako bumalik, sa tingin nyo po kaya pwede agad ako mg apply pg ka uwi ko next month ng tourist visa o need ko pa po mg antay ng ilang weeks o months?thanks po
Hi,
Just confused about the personal bank statement that is needed to have a Korean visa. Therefore, how much money is required?
Thanks you and God Bless 🙂
More power 🙂
There really is no exact amount that will get you a visa. Some applicants got theirs having 25k on their account while some were denied even with 300k on their statements.
Hi,
Just confused about the personal bank statement that is needed to have a Korean visa. Therefore, how much money is required?
Thanks you and God Bless 🙂
More power 🙂
There really is no exact amount that will get you a visa. Some applicants got theirs having 25k on their account while some were denied even with 300k on their statements.
Hi there, first off, I would like to say that your website is extremely awesome and helpful. 🙂 I’ve been planning to go to Seoul for months now and was finally able to get tickets via a recent Cebupac sale.
Now that I have the tickets, you mentioned that if an applicant has already visited a OECD country in the last 5 years (went to Japan in 2009), then they’d only need number (1) of the requirements? So does that mean I only have to have a filled out application form along with my passport? Thanks in advance!
Hi there, first off, I would like to say that your website is extremely awesome and helpful. 🙂 I’ve been planning to go to Seoul for months now and was finally able to get tickets via a recent Cebupac sale.
Now that I have the tickets, you mentioned that if an applicant has already visited a OECD country in the last 5 years (went to Japan in 2009), then they’d only need number (1) of the requirements? So does that mean I only have to have a filled out application form along with my passport? Thanks in advance!
Hi Paulo. It is always best to bring extra documents with you showing proof of employment and financial capability. Just in case…
hi ms. betchay,
me and my cousin are planning to get a tourist visa in SK. un nga lng po 13yrs old p lng un cousin ko, pwede po b un kht ako lng un ksma nya? i have a complete document and she has her father”s complete document dn.
hope to hear from you…
thanks… 😀
hi ms. betchay,
me and my cousin are planning to get a tourist visa in SK. un nga lng po 13yrs old p lng un cousin ko, pwede po b un kht ako lng un ksma nya? i have a complete document and she has her father”s complete document dn.
hope to hear from you…
thanks… 😀
Hi Ms Betchay, Thanks for the infos regarding Korean Visa requirements. I’m glad i found your page. =) I just hope that someday fingers crossed that Filipino is exempted for Korean visa.=)
I have cousin in Korea and we will be visiting as tourist with my friend this coming Feb 2012. Aside from Teddy Bear Factory, Lotte World, Nami Island, Jeju where else could we go?
Thanks you.
Hi Ms Betchay, Thanks for the infos regarding Korean Visa requirements. I’m glad i found your page. =) I just hope that someday fingers crossed that Filipino is exempted for Korean visa.=)
I have cousin in Korea and we will be visiting as tourist with my friend this coming Feb 2012. Aside from Teddy Bear Factory, Lotte World, Nami Island, Jeju where else could we go?
Thanks you.
Hello po. I invited my Mom to Korea. My husband is a US Army stationed in Korea and at the same time I am command sponsored to go with him to Korea. We had everything ready like, notarized invitation, birthcertificate, military orders, military ID’s, our passports. All from me and my hubby. The prob was they wanted an NSO certificate from me to prove that I was married to my husband. They made me return the next day. But we weren’t married in the Philippines but in Arizona. So obviously
negative po yung results. So nung bumalik kami sabi ko nlng we dont have any NSO marriage cert because we’re notbmarried here pero meron ako marriage cert from Arizona. Tinanggap nmn nila. Sa tingin niyo po, does my mom have a chance to fly with me back to Korea?
I guess we could just hope for the best. Don’t worry ;p
Hello po. I invited my Mom to Korea. My husband is a US Army stationed in Korea and at the same time I am command sponsored to go with him to Korea. We had everything ready like, notarized invitation, birthcertificate, military orders, military ID’s, our passports. All from me and my hubby. The prob was they wanted an NSO certificate from me to prove that I was married to my husband. They made me return the next day. But we weren’t married in the Philippines but in Arizona. So obviously
negative po yung results. So nung bumalik kami sabi ko nlng we dont have any NSO marriage cert because we’re notbmarried here pero meron ako marriage cert from Arizona. Tinanggap nmn nila. Sa tingin niyo po, does my mom have a chance to fly with me back to Korea?
hi guys ask ko lang, naka book ako feb 10-13 korea . problem ko visa. wala ako itr kase i work home base .. natry nio na ba magapply for tax yung mga freelance job?
hi guys ask ko lang, naka book ako feb 10-13 korea . problem ko visa. wala ako itr kase i work home base .. natry nio na ba magapply for tax yung mga freelance job?
hi betchay,
pls help…
gudeve…ask ko lng sana kung pwde ba magenvite yun pinay gf ko sa akin na 5years ng ngwwork sa korea kahit working visa lang papel pa nya dun..may baby na sya koreana at divorce naman na sila kgad ng asawa nya kya di sya kgd ngng citizen dun yun baby nya nsa sa kanya..
at anu2x ang pwde po nyo na iadvice sa akin?
anu dapat nyang gawin para maenvite ako?
kasi gusto nya sana ako maenvite.
may work ako before sa ibang bansa pero ngayon wala na..
gusto ko lang sya makita at makasama kahit saglit lang..
may pagasa ba na maaprovahan aq ng visa pg nagapply ako?
anu2x mga posible requiremnt n hihingin kya sken?
thanks en morepowr sna replyan po nyo ako:(
—seoulover
hi betchay,
pls help…
gudeve…ask ko lng sana kung pwde ba magenvite yun pinay gf ko sa akin na 5years ng ngwwork sa korea kahit working visa lang papel pa nya dun..may baby na sya koreana at divorce naman na sila kgad ng asawa nya kya di sya kgd ngng citizen dun yun baby nya nsa sa kanya..
at anu2x ang pwde po nyo na iadvice sa akin?
anu dapat nyang gawin para maenvite ako?
kasi gusto nya sana ako maenvite.
may work ako before sa ibang bansa pero ngayon wala na..
gusto ko lang sya makita at makasama kahit saglit lang..
may pagasa ba na maaprovahan aq ng visa pg nagapply ako?
anu2x mga posible requiremnt n hihingin kya sken?
thanks en morepowr sna replyan po nyo ako:(
—seoulover
hi betchay,
pls help…
gudeve…ask ko lng sana kung pwde ba magenvite yun pinay gf ko sa akin na 5years ng ngwwork sa korea kahit working visa lang papel pa nya dun..may baby na sya koreana at divorce naman na sila kgad ng asawa nya kya di sya kgd ngng citizen dun yun baby nya nsa sa kanya..
at anu2x ang pwde po nyo na iadvice sa akin?
anu dapat nyang gawin para maenvite ako?
kasi gusto nya sana ako maenvite.
may work ako before sa ibang bansa pero ngayon wala na..
gusto ko lang sya makita at makasama kahit saglit lang..
may pagasa ba na maaprovahan aq ng visa pg nagapply ako?
anu2x mga posible requiremnt n hihingin kya sken?
thanks en morepowr sna replyan po nyo ako:(
–seoulover
Hi! Kung hindi siya Korean citizen, baka hindi rin i-honor yung invitation letter. Kasi nga optional lang naman yun at galing sa Korean citizen. So mag-apply ka na lang sa sarili mong merit.
hi betchay,
pls help…
gudeve…ask ko lng sana kung pwde ba magenvite yun pinay gf ko sa akin na 5years ng ngwwork sa korea kahit working visa lang papel pa nya dun..may baby na sya koreana at divorce naman na sila kgad ng asawa nya kya di sya kgd ngng citizen dun yun baby nya nsa sa kanya..
at anu2x ang pwde po nyo na iadvice sa akin?
anu dapat nyang gawin para maenvite ako?
kasi gusto nya sana ako maenvite.
may work ako before sa ibang bansa pero ngayon wala na..
gusto ko lang sya makita at makasama kahit saglit lang..
may pagasa ba na maaprovahan aq ng visa pg nagapply ako?
anu2x mga posible requiremnt n hihingin kya sken?
thanks en morepowr sna replyan po nyo ako:(
–seoulover
Hi! Kung hindi siya Korean citizen, baka hindi rin i-honor yung invitation letter. Kasi nga optional lang naman yun at galing sa Korean citizen. So mag-apply ka na lang sa sarili mong merit.
Good day po Ms. Betchay,
Ask ko lang po if possible pa din po ba akong makapag-apply ng tourist visa sa Korean Embassy, pero ang worry ko po is baka ma-reject po ang documents ko. Kasi wala po akong ITR, at COE.
Self-employed lang po kasi ako.
Pero i have my personal bank account and 2 land titles.
Baka po kasi masayang lang ang punta ko.
Maraming salamat po at umaasa po sa inyong katugunan.
Marky
email: marklumanog21@yahoo.com
himarky! sabi sa new requirements, pwede naman yung land titles kung walang ITR or COE…
Kung self-employed ka, dapat nagpapasa ka pa rin ng ITR.
Good day po Ms. Betchay,
Ask ko lang po if possible pa din po ba akong makapag-apply ng tourist visa sa Korean Embassy, pero ang worry ko po is baka ma-reject po ang documents ko. Kasi wala po akong ITR, at COE.
Self-employed lang po kasi ako.
Pero i have my personal bank account and 2 land titles.
Baka po kasi masayang lang ang punta ko.
Maraming salamat po at umaasa po sa inyong katugunan.
Marky
email: marklumanog21@yahoo.com
himarky! sabi sa new requirements, pwede naman yung land titles kung walang ITR or COE…
Kung self-employed ka, dapat nagpapasa ka pa rin ng ITR.
hi po,ask ko lng po kung pwede akong magtourist s korea galing sa suadi?i have cousin there and i want to visit here.
hi miss beth pwede po bang dumeretso s korea na nanggaling dito s saudi?.ibig ko pong sabihin kung pwedeng dto ako s saudi magayos ng papers ko?or kung galing ako dito sa saudi mahirap po bang pumunta s korea.?may mga cousin po kc ako dun at yung isa may asawang koreano.
hi miss beth pwede po bang dumeretso s korea na nanggaling dito s saudi?.ibig ko pong sabihin kung pwedeng dto ako s saudi magayos ng papers ko?or kung galing ako dito sa saudi mahirap po bang pumunta s korea.?may mga cousin po kc ako dun at yung isa may asawang koreano.
hi arlyn! it’s better to ask the South Korean Embassy/Consulate in Saudi Arabia… kasi noong nagtanong ako sa SK Embassy sa Thailand (2003) sabi nila hindi pwede mag-apply at dapat umuwi sa Pinas… meron naman ako na-meet dito na sa Dubai siya nag-apply papuntang South Korea, so depende siguro sa Embassy
hi Ms betchay! ask ko lang po, kasi Registered Nurse ko since 2009 though i didnt practice it. my current job now is a customer service associate. my question is magapply kasi ko ng multiple entry visa ok lang ba di nurse ang job ko.. kailangan kasi ng PRC license and COE for professionals to obtain the multiple entry visa. thanks!
hi Ms betchay! ask ko lang po, kasi Registered Nurse ko since 2009 though i didnt practice it. my current job now is a customer service associate. my question is magapply kasi ko ng multiple entry visa ok lang ba di nurse ang job ko.. kailangan kasi ng PRC license and COE for professionals to obtain the multiple entry visa. thanks!
ms betchay pls reply po
Hi. Question lang. Nagbabalak kasi akong pumunta sa SKorea for a 4-day tour lang (more on sa Seoul lang). Tama ba yong pagkakaintindi ko na pag may U.S. visa ka (OECD member) at nakapunta ka na sa States ng 2 beses, ang requirement na lang sayo for a Korean visa ay : Original and photocopy of visiting records in the applicants’ passports (visa and arrival stamps)? Tama ba? Hoping for a response on this. Salamat.
Hi Nilo! According sa rules nila, pwede. Pero mas maganda na ring magdala ng iba pang documents kung sakaling humingi sila pag nag-apply ka.
hi betchay. thank you very much for your immediate response. i hope everything is good with you and your family. thanks again.
Hi. Question lang. Nagbabalak kasi akong pumunta sa SKorea for a 4-day tour lang (more on sa Seoul lang). Tama ba yong pagkakaintindi ko na pag may U.S. visa ka (OECD member) at nakapunta ka na sa States ng 2 beses, ang requirement na lang sayo for a Korean visa ay : Original and photocopy of visiting records in the applicants’ passports (visa and arrival stamps)? Tama ba? Hoping for a response on this. Salamat.
Hi Nilo! According sa rules nila, pwede. Pero mas maganda na ring magdala ng iba pang documents kung sakaling humingi sila pag nag-apply ka.
Hello Ms.Betchay!
I am married to a korean citizen then i have 3 kids . We live here in Philippines together with my 3 daughters, they’re born here. We will go there in Korea this month or maybe next month because we’re waiting for the nso certificate of my eldest daughter because it has mistake. My husband planned that my daughter will study there. And I have a sort of questions to ask? Is it possible for us to enter there easily? And is it ok if we’ll just have a affidavit of my daughter’s birth certificate? We already have a passport . But the problem is the date of marriage in my daughter’s birth is incorrect, but it is only the year’s last no. was wrong . And that’s only the problem now, and we’ve been waiting for almost 3months to the nso for the birth. And it is waste of time. Is it ok we’ll have an affidavit so that it’s easy?? Does the korean embassy will accept an affidavit??
Pls. if you have time, reply to my post… Thanks . Have a good day. 🙂
Hi Honey! As long as your husband sponsors you, there shouldn’t be any difficulty in getting the F-2-1 visa as long as your documents are complete. As for the affidavit, if your husband could talk to them – possibly. It’s better if your husband tell the Embassy about it as they are more likely to reply to his query.
Hello Ms.Betchay!
I am married to a korean citizen then i have 3 kids . We live here in Philippines together with my 3 daughters, they’re born here. We will go there in Korea this month or maybe next month because we’re waiting for the nso certificate of my eldest daughter because it has mistake. My husband planned that my daughter will study there. And I have a sort of questions to ask? Is it possible for us to enter there easily? And is it ok if we’ll just have a affidavit of my daughter’s birth certificate? We already have a passport . But the problem is the date of marriage in my daughter’s birth is incorrect, but it is only the year’s last no. was wrong . And that’s only the problem now, and we’ve been waiting for almost 3months to the nso for the birth. And it is waste of time. Is it ok we’ll have an affidavit so that it’s easy?? Does the korean embassy will accept an affidavit??
Pls. if you have time, reply to my post… Thanks . Have a good day. 🙂
Hi Honey! As long as your husband sponsors you, there shouldn’t be any difficulty in getting the F-2-1 visa as long as your documents are complete. As for the affidavit, if your husband could talk to them – possibly. It’s better if your husband tell the Embassy about it as they are more likely to reply to his query.
thank you miss betchay for your reply….have a good sunday..
Ate Bethchay question po.
Visa exempted po ako sa korean been there more than 7 times in 2 years but I always stay 30 days lang. Yung visa na first 4 visa na issue sa akin ay C3-30days. So now visa exempted na ako can I stay po ba ng 90 days exactly sa Korea this time? Or I need to apply for another visa sa Embassy?
Salamat po
Joshua
Ate Bethchay question po.
Visa exempted po ako sa korean been there more than 7 times in 2 years but I always stay 30 days lang. Yung visa na first 4 visa na issue sa akin ay C3-30days. So now visa exempted na ako can I stay po ba ng 90 days exactly sa Korea this time? Or I need to apply for another visa sa Embassy?
Salamat po
Joshua
My questions is what will happens if i dont go back to philipines, my visa finished but i want continuing my work here because i get money. can you sponsor me please so i can have longer jobs, salamat aand mabuhays!
Hi akina! If you don’t go back to the Philippines, you’ll be an illegal immigrant.
Hi. Meron bang nakakaalam dito if I can submit my cousin’s application on her behalf for the tourist visa. She works Mon-Fri and can’t get off work. We’re running out of time. We plan to visit first week of October. Or should we go through a travel agency? Thanks! ^.^
Hi Emzhie! Pwede. Hindi naman kailangan ng personal appearance, as long as kumpleto documents. Isa-submit lang naman ang mga docs at wala namang interview.
Hi. Meron bang nakakaalam dito if I can submit my cousin’s application on her behalf for the tourist visa. She works Mon-Fri and can’t get off work. We’re running out of time. We plan to visit first week of October. Or should we go through a travel agency? Thanks! ^.^
Hi Emzhie! Pwede. Hindi naman kailangan ng personal appearance, as long as kumpleto documents. Isa-submit lang naman ang mga docs at wala namang interview.
Hi Ms Betchay,
Is there any chance that i can re-apply korean visa in less than 6 months? is there any sort of exemption, my application was denied, my husband is in USAF assigned there. T.T is there any chance to skip that 6 month rule (in the first place, exaggerated and 6 months ah!, pwede naman 1 month lang.. )? please help. thanks!
Thank you!!
How come you were denied if your husband is in USAF and stationed in Korea? I’m not saying that a military spouse has a special treatment but they have required documents to be submitted specifically for a military spouse and if you have completed it probably there will be no problem.
Hi Ms Betchay,
Is there any chance that i can re-apply korean visa in less than 6 months? is there any sort of exemption, my application was denied, my husband is in USAF assigned there. T.T is there any chance to skip that 6 month rule (in the first place, exaggerated and 6 months ah!, pwede naman 1 month lang.. )? please help. thanks!
Thank you!!
Hi Betchay,
sana this time masagot naman inquiries ko please! Yung sister in law ko kase invite sya ng anak nyang pumunta ng Korea, anong mga necessary docs ang kaylangan ng SIL ko for her to get a visa? thanks so much! will wait for your response.
Hi Betchay,
sana this time masagot naman inquiries ko please! Yung sister in law ko kase invite sya ng anak nyang pumunta ng Korea, anong mga necessary docs ang kaylangan ng SIL ko for her to get a visa? thanks so much! will wait for your response.
hi! ask ko lang po anong requirements ko pabalik ng korea? same pa rin ba sa dati kung requirements n i sinabsabmit…thnx po god bless…
hi! ask ko lang po anong requirements ko pabalik ng korea? same pa rin ba sa dati kung requirements n i sinabsabmit…thnx po god bless…
hi..
hingi lang sana ako ng payo..me and my friend were planning to go to korea to find a work sabi ko punta na muna kami poea but she says meron b daw ako kakilala sa korea na pde nlng hingan ng tulong tutal as factory worker lang blak nmin pasukan?..sa plagay nyo wat mas matimbang poea o un ngang maghanap ako ng tao sa korea na maipapasok agad kmi?.. tnx
Hi mary anne! Kahit kailangan hindi ko ire-recommend na maging illegal immigrant sa Korea. Wala kang proteksyon. Kung gusto ninyong mag-trabaho rito, mas mainam na idaan lahat sa legal na proseso.
Hello Ms Betchay! Tatanong ko lang po sana kasi My mom and I are planning to apply for a C3 visa this December kaya lang wala pong work ang mama ko kasi she is already 62 ako lang meron work. Pwede po ba kami magsabay ng apply or ako dapat mauna? kasi po I am on wheelchair or ako muna. Secondly ang mga cheap hostel po ba may rooms sa ground floor or may elevator?
Hello Ms Betchay! Tatanong ko lang po sana kasi My mom and I are planning to apply for a C3 visa this December kaya lang wala pong work ang mama ko kasi she is already 62 ako lang meron work. Pwede po ba kami magsabay ng apply or ako dapat mauna? kasi po I am on wheelchair or ako muna. Secondly ang mga cheap hostel po ba may rooms sa ground floor or may elevator?
Hello Ms Betchay! Tatanong ko lang po sana kasi My mom and I are planning to apply for a C3 visa this December kaya lang wala pong work ang mama ko kasi she is already 62. ako lang meron work. Pwede po ba kami magsabay ng apply or dapat mauna ako? kasi po I am on wheelchair. Secondly ang mga cheap hostel po ba may rooms sa ground floor or may elevator?
Hi!
I am planning to watch a concert in Korea this November… I am currently employed in one of the country’s biggest auditing firm for almost 4 years. However, i am not a person who really into travelling and i have not traveled abroad and the concert is the only reason i want to. I can provide all the requirements however my passport is clear as in walang laman…i plan to visit a friend in Malaysia first and apply for a visa two weeks…would it make a difference?or isugal ko na lng na walang laman ang passport?or maging issue pa na bkit napakarecent lng nung travel ko?
Hi!
I am planning to watch a concert in Korea this November… I am currently employed in one of the country’s biggest auditing firm for almost 4 years. However, i am not a person who really into travelling and i have not traveled abroad and the concert is the only reason i want to. I can provide all the requirements however my passport is clear as in walang laman…i plan to visit a friend in Malaysia first and apply for a visa two weeks…would it make a difference?or isugal ko na lng na walang laman ang passport?or maging issue pa na bkit napakarecent lng nung travel ko?
Hi Kristabelle! Okay lang yan kahit walang laman ang passport mo. Marami naman nabigyan ng visa kahit first time nila to travel eh. Tapos four years ka na sa work mo at okay pa ang company mo. Pwede ka na mag-apply ng visa.
Thanks po! you’re giving me hope! hehe…pero cyempre no one knows pa din po except the embassy…ung work ko nga lang po ang pinanghahawakan ko eh…marami din po kc ako nabasa sa ibang forums kya natakot ako ng sobra at inisip na mgtravel muna sa Malaysia… THANKS PO ULIT!
Hi Kristabelle,
Ask q lang what concert ung papanuodin mu??
same situation pala tau, ala din akong travel abroad .. been working in a good company for almost 3 yrs..hehe I submitted my docs yesterday and I’ll get the result on Sept 30 😀 wish me luck..:D
SLR….We plan kc to watch Super Junior concert this November…last week we went to Malaysia to visit a friend who’s working there…We plan to submit our requirements on the 3rd Week of October…How was your application?Really hope that you made it!
hello ask ko lang po kung ano mga reason kung bakit nededenied ung f2 visa?? this september 20 ko pa malalaman kung approved or denied ung F2 visa ko,,, nabigay ko naman lahat ng requirements nila,,kinakabahan lang ako na baka ma denied,, tnx a lot
hello ask ko lang po kung ano mga reason kung bakit nededenied ung f2 visa?? this september 20 ko pa malalaman kung approved or denied ung F2 visa ko,,, nabigay ko naman lahat ng requirements nila,,kinakabahan lang ako na baka ma denied,, tnx a lot
sir/madam,
have a good evening! Meron lang po sana akong itatanong kasi po yung korean husband ko gusto ko pong puntahan sa november 3 bibisitahin ko lang po sya kaya lang po hindi nya alam na akoy pupunta dun sosorpresahin ko lang po sana, pwede po bang makakuha ng F1 VISA? ilang years po ako pwedeng tumira dun.
Gumagalang,
Ana Kim
sir/madam,
have a good evening! Meron lang po sana akong itatanong kasi po yung korean husband ko gusto ko pong puntahan sa november 3 bibisitahin ko lang po sya kaya lang po hindi nya alam na akoy pupunta dun sosorpresahin ko lang po sana, pwede po bang makakuha ng F1 VISA? ilang years po ako pwedeng tumira dun.
Gumagalang,
Ana Kim
good evening.
my mother travelled in korea three times,now she entered again for four times,now, can my mother applied for multiple visa for the next when she apply again?if she’s qualified can i ask a requirements my mother is already 72 years old.
i;m waiting to your responce.
thank you.
good evening.
my mother travelled in korea three times,now she entered again for four times,now, can my mother applied for multiple visa for the next when she apply again?if she’s qualified can i ask a requirements my mother is already 72 years old.
i;m waiting to your responce.
thank you.
hi miss betchay
i just gave birth last August and i plan to go back to Philippines together with my new born son. I want to ask what are the requirements i need to prepare especially for my newborn son so we can go to philippines..i hope you can help me.. thanks…
hi miss betchay
i just gave birth last August and i plan to go back to Philippines together with my new born son. I want to ask what are the requirements i need to prepare especially for my newborn son so we can go to philippines..i hope you can help me.. thanks…
hi miss betchay
i just gave birth last August and i plan to go back to Philippines together with my new born son. I want to ask what are the requirements i need to prepare especially for my newborn son so we can go to philippines..i hope you can help me.. thanks…
Ms Betchay,
I have a friend who worked in Korea, finished his contract and went back to the Philippines. After sometime, he went to Korea again(without legal papers or his tourist visa expired), and still there until now for ten years now and he is working, but he wants to go back to the Philippines. What shall he do? Pls advise.
Ms Betchay,
I have a friend who worked in Korea, finished his contract and went back to the Philippines. After sometime, he went to Korea again(without legal papers or his tourist visa expired), and still there until now for ten years now and he is working, but he wants to go back to the Philippines. What shall he do? Pls advise.
Hi! I need encouragement pls, my friends & I booked a flight to Seoul last February for this coming November. We applied for visa last monday and we will know the result on monday. Hopefully, and we’re praying that all of us will be granted a visa. Question, is it better if we applied as a group like what we did or individually? Which one has the better chance of granting a visa? Also, I have more than 100k in my bank cert, i’m working in one of the top 50 companies here plus my ITR last year is also okay but my dilemma is that my salary is just so so, but I’m a supervisor in our company. Do you think my credentials are enough for them to grant me a visa? We are so nervous because we waited for 9 months and we don’t want our hopes and dreams to vanish like that. We will just tour for 3 days. I’m praying to God that we will have a positive result. God bless us all!
Hi Girlie!
Please inform me naman if nagrant ang visa nyo. Me and three of my friends are planning to visit Seoul by Autumn of next year. We are also thinking kasi to apply for a visa as a group. Thank you!
I’m hoping and praying na ma-approve ang visa nyo 🙂
Hi! I need encouragement pls, my friends & I booked a flight to Seoul last February for this coming November. We applied for visa last monday and we will know the result on monday. Hopefully, and we’re praying that all of us will be granted a visa. Question, is it better if we applied as a group like what we did or individually? Which one has the better chance of granting a visa? Also, I have more than 100k in my bank cert, i’m working in one of the top 50 companies here plus my ITR last year is also okay but my dilemma is that my salary is just so so, but I’m a supervisor in our company. Do you think my credentials are enough for them to grant me a visa? We are so nervous because we waited for 9 months and we don’t want our hopes and dreams to vanish like that. We will just tour for 3 days. I’m praying to God that we will have a positive result. God bless us all!
Hi Girlie!
Please inform me naman if nagrant ang visa nyo. Me and three of my friends are planning to visit Seoul by Autumn of next year. We are also thinking kasi to apply for a visa as a group. Thank you!
I’m hoping and praying na ma-approve ang visa nyo 🙂
Just think positively ;p
Thank you all for the words of encouragement. Think positive, I will. Can’t wait for monday to come. God is good.
My friends and I are currently visiting Korea. I was given 3 years multiple entry. Just be truthful when you apply for visa and during the immigration interview at Incheon.
Just got my visa today however one of my friends was denied. =(
Wow namn multiple visa..
mga sisters..ako din 8 kami mag travel to SK next year! sana nga wlang sumabit sa VISA namin..ipapadaan ko na lang sa travel and tours na affiliate company namin..April kami alis so by February kami mag apply ng visa post ko here yung results..Tama c Ms. Betchay..think positive…
hi! ask ko lang if around how much dapat ang money sa bank para maapprove?
No definite amount. Some had 25,000 pesos and got their visas while there are others who had 300K and were denied.
Hi Ms. Betchay 😀
Ang asawa ko po ay nasa SK now at gusto nya magbakasyon po aq don dis Nov. E9 po Visa nya, pero willing naman daw po ung Sajang nya na i-sponsor aq. Kakagraduate ko lang po ng college this year. Wla po akong work as of this moment kaya wala po akong employment cert at lalo na ITR. Pero may passbook po ako.
May nabasa ako dito na post na “bawal i-reason ang visit sa husband, kasi baka madeny ang visa”. Eh gusto ko po magbakasyon for 3 months sana. Ano kaya ang pwedeng i-reason pag ganun katagal ang stay ko? And nid pa rin ba letter from Sajang and employment contract ng asawa ko?
i’ll appreciate any response, tnx…God bless!
Hi Ms. Betchay 😀
Ang asawa ko po ay nasa SK now at gusto nya magbakasyon po aq don dis Nov. E9 po Visa nya, pero willing naman daw po ung Sajang nya na i-sponsor aq. Kakagraduate ko lang po ng college this year. Wla po akong work as of this moment kaya wala po akong employment cert at lalo na ITR. Pero may passbook po ako.
May nabasa ako dito na post na “bawal i-reason ang visit sa husband, kasi baka madeny ang visa”. Eh gusto ko po magbakasyon for 3 months sana. Ano kaya ang pwedeng i-reason pag ganun katagal ang stay ko? And nid pa rin ba letter from Sajang and employment contract ng asawa ko?
i’ll appreciate any response, tnx…God bless!
Hi Betchay,
I have a quick question lang…if I have of the promo ticket of cebupacificair with travel dates Feb 16-25, when do you think is the best time to apply for a visa? This is my three email attempt, hopefully I can have an answer na sana:-) Cabalen pa naman tayo:-( Thanks
Hi Mylene! Hindi ka naman demanding ano? Lolz…. Best time is to apply a month or two before your flight since the single tourist visa can be used within 3 months.
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Di masyado:-) Thanks so much Betchay!
Got my aprroved C3 visa and will be off to SK this coming Feb for the 2nd time…ang worry ko lang may possibility ba na ma hold ako sa immigration dahil mag travel ako alone? pwede ko din bang sabihin na gusto ko lang ma experience ang snow? Thanks ulit!
Hi Betchay,
I have a quick question lang…if I have of the promo ticket of cebupacificair with travel dates Feb 16-25, when do you think is the best time to apply for a visa? This is my three email attempt, hopefully I can have an answer na sana:-) Cabalen pa naman tayo:-( Thanks
Hi Mylene! Hindi ka naman demanding ano? Lolz…. Best time is to apply a month or two before your flight since the single tourist visa can be used within 3 months.
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Di masyado:-) Thanks so much Betchay!
Got my aprroved C3 visa and will be off to SK this coming Feb for the 2nd time…ang worry ko lang may possibility ba na ma hold ako sa immigration dahil mag travel ako alone? pwede ko din bang sabihin na gusto ko lang ma experience ang snow? Thanks ulit!
hi po…ask lng sana ako kng kailangan pa ng tourist visa kng s jeju island lng mg spend ng vacation..tnx po.
Hi Ella, yes u still need a visa kahit sa Jeju ang punta mo.
Filipinos do not need a visa when they go to Jeju. Consistent with the promotion of the island as a tourist zone, visas are not required. it is a different matter when you go to the mainland from Jeju. you will be required a visa.
hi po…ask lng sana ako kng kailangan pa ng tourist visa kng s jeju island lng mg spend ng vacation..tnx po.
Hi Ella, yes u still need a visa kahit sa Jeju ang punta mo.
Filipinos do not need a visa when they go to Jeju. Consistent with the promotion of the island as a tourist zone, visas are not required. it is a different matter when you go to the mainland from Jeju. you will be required a visa.
wow… how true is this, wendy? can you share some links or articles about this? coz if this is true i would like to book my ticket as early as now.. jeju is amazing in spring time..
Hi!
Question po, we (spouse and daughter) were issued visas last March 2011, we were suppose to go to SK last May 2011 but due to conflicts in the schedule we needed to cancel our trip and re-schedule it this November 2011. We already have our ticket for the Nov 2011 travel, will there be any issue regarding the unused Visa when I re-apply again to the embassy? Pls. advise. Thanks!
Hi!
Question po, we (spouse and daughter) were issued visas last March 2011, we were suppose to go to SK last May 2011 but due to conflicts in the schedule we needed to cancel our trip and re-schedule it this November 2011. We already have our ticket for the Nov 2011 travel, will there be any issue regarding the unused Visa when I re-apply again to the embassy? Pls. advise. Thanks!
hi!
d po b pwede pag auntie ang nag iinvite for korea. nun ininvite kc ung ate ko n deny.. pagk invite din s pinsan ko deny din.. ganun b khirap mag apply ng visa for korea?
hi!
d po b pwede pag auntie ang nag iinvite for korea. nun ininvite kc ung ate ko n deny.. pagk invite din s pinsan ko deny din.. ganun b khirap mag apply ng visa for korea?
Hello,
Anyone can help me? I’m planning to apply for my tourist/travel visa to S.Korea next year, a bestfriend of mine was inviting me to meet him and his family and he will be the one to finance me. I have my my passport, employment certificate, personal bank certificate but no ITR but i think the money in my bank is sufficient and shows that i can afford the travel expenses. Is there any possibilities na ma-reject application ko without ITR? anu ang mga ibang requirements to get higher chance for it.
If you have a land title or the likes, you may use that in lieu of an ITR.
Maam,photo copy lng po ba ang need if Land title
Hello,
Anyone can help me? I’m planning to apply for my tourist/travel visa to S.Korea next year, a bestfriend of mine was inviting me to meet him and his family and he will be the one to finance me. I have my my passport, employment certificate, personal bank certificate but no ITR but i think the money in my bank is sufficient and shows that i can afford the travel expenses. Is there any possibilities na ma-reject application ko without ITR? anu ang mga ibang requirements to get higher chance for it.
If you have a land title or the likes, you may use that in lieu of an ITR.
Maam,photo copy lng po ba ang need if Land title
hello gudday!!!!! ask ko lang po kng mg-tourist po ako s korea… tpos don kmi mag pakasal ng bf ko koreano.. panu pong process ang gagawin ko ?
Hi edz! Yung pagpapakasal eh madali lang. Kailangan mong kumuha ng Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage mula sa Philippine Embassy na pwede kang magpakasal. Bago ka pumunta rito, kailangan mong magdala ng NSO birth certificate at CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage). Kung below 25 ka naman, kailangan mo rin ng parental advice. Yung process ng pagkuha ng F-2 o spouse visa ang medyo kumplikado. May nag-email sa ‘kin two months ago at sabi niya kailangan daw umuwi ng Pinas para doon i-process kahit dito magpakasal. Pero mas okay kung itatanong ng boyfriend mo sa Immigration Office kung paano ang process ng pag-change ng F-2 o spouse visa from a tourist visa.
hello gudday!!!!! ask ko lang po kng mg-tourist po ako s korea… tpos don kmi mag pakasal ng bf ko koreano.. panu pong process ang gagawin ko ?
hello po ms betchay… ask ko lang po panu kasi may bf po ako koreano.. gusto nya pumunta ako s korea at don kmi mgpapakasal… anu po un mga req. n kaylngn at anung visa ang pwede ko aplyan tourist po b? thankz
hello po ms betchay…gusto po ng bf ko n mgpunta ko s korea tapos don kmi mgpapakasl.. anu po visa pwde ko aplyan spouse visa po ba o tourist? madali po b ma approbahan? anu anu po un req. n kaylngn ipadala skin ng bf ko koreano….
Hi edz! Tourist visa pa rin kasi walang fiancee visa sa Korea. Kailangan ka niyang padalhan ng invitation letter. Tapos yung ibang requirements ikaw na ang bahala.
hello po ms betchay… ask ko lang po panu kasi may bf po ako koreano.. gusto nya pumunta ako s korea at don kmi mgpapakasal… anu po un mga req. n kaylngn at anung visa ang pwede ko aplyan tourist po b? thankz
hello po ms betchay…gusto po ng bf ko n mgpunta ko s korea tapos don kmi mgpapakasl.. anu po visa pwde ko aplyan spouse visa po ba o tourist? madali po b ma approbahan? anu anu po un req. n kaylngn ipadala skin ng bf ko koreano….
ms.betchay, asked ko lang, gusto ko mag tourist sa korea, pero eps ako at katatapos lang ng contract ko last march 3, 2011, pwede na kaya akong mag-apply ng tourist visa?…thanks!
ms.betchay, asked ko lang, gusto ko mag tourist sa korea, pero eps ako at katatapos lang ng contract ko last march 3, 2011, pwede na kaya akong mag-apply ng tourist visa?…thanks!
Hi ms. Betchay..Ask ko lang if via travel agency po ba yung visa application 100% guaranteed na ung visa??..let’s say kasi 8 kami mg ta travel then sa travel agency n lng mg handle ng visa nmin..ayoko sna kc ma encounter na may ma denied smin kc bka nman mgtampo sakin ako kasi ng push sa knila na mg book na ng ticket via cebupac promo..
If not cguro kilalanin ko na lang yung consul~~ heheh madmi kasi kming customers na consul eh kya lang ang hirap kc chikahin due to language barrier and most of them don’t really tak when they visit our shop.Golf store kasi yung store nmin kya andmi nming korean customers
Hi ms. Betchay..Ask ko lang if via travel agency po ba yung visa application 100% guaranteed na ung visa??..let’s say kasi 8 kami mg ta travel then sa travel agency n lng mg handle ng visa nmin..ayoko sna kc ma encounter na may ma denied smin kc bka nman mgtampo sakin ako kasi ng push sa knila na mg book na ng ticket via cebupac promo..
If not cguro kilalanin ko na lang yung consul~~ heheh madmi kasi kming customers na consul eh kya lang ang hirap kc chikahin due to language barrier and most of them don’t really tak when they visit our shop.Golf store kasi yung store nmin kya andmi nming korean customers
Hi Ms Betchay!
Is it okay to apply again for a tourist visa even if I just came back from Seoul last April this year? Single entry lang kasi ung binigay sakin dati (March-June ang validity) at gusto ko sana bumalik ulit this October to experience the autumn season. Okay lang po ba mag-apply ulit kahit wala pa 6 months?
Hi Kathryn! Yung six months eh para lang dun sa mga na-deny ang application. So kung denied ang application, kailangan wait muna ng six months bago maka-apply uli. Pero kung nabigyan ka naman at gusto mo uli bumalik, pwede naman mag-apply na kahit walang six months ;p
Miss Betchay,
Good day, I am working here in taiwan,and I am planning to visit Korea for 3 days only then go to Philippines for 7 days vacation sana next year,then go back here in taiwan,do I still need a visa?Please help me so I should know whta to do,thank you so much
Miss Betchay,
Good day, I am working here in taiwan,and I am planning to visit Korea for 3 days only then go to Philippines for 7 days vacation sana next year,then go back here in taiwan,do I still need a visa?Please help me so I should know whta to do,thank you so much
To anyone who could answer:
If I have my vacation next year,I wanted to go to and visit Korea for 3 days,which is better going there coming here in taiwan-korea-phil or from phil-korea to taiwan?and do I have to go to korean embassy to get a tourist visa?kahit pa for 3 days lang? kasi im working here in taiwan,please help,I need some answer, thanks
To anyone who could answer:
If I have my vacation next year,I wanted to go to and visit Korea for 3 days,which is better going there coming here in taiwan-korea-phil or from phil-korea to taiwan?and do I have to go to korean embassy to get a tourist visa?kahit pa for 3 days lang? kasi im working here in taiwan,please help,I need some answer, thanks
hi! i’m Leah Jane 17 years old. live in General Santos City. Gusto ko sanang maging independent at makapag layo sa amin. Tulungan ninyo naman ako na sana mayrong mag adopt sa akin na filipino na tumira sa korea. Hindi ko sisirain yung kabutihan na ibibigay sa akin. Kong kailangan ko mag trabaho sa inyo gagawin ko. gusto ko lang magpakalayo. salamat po sa gustong mag adopt sa akin.. 🙂
hi! i’m Leah Jane 17 years old. live in General Santos City. Gusto ko sanang maging independent at makapag layo sa amin. Tulungan ninyo naman ako na sana mayrong mag adopt sa akin na filipino na tumira sa korea. Hindi ko sisirain yung kabutihan na ibibigay sa akin. Kong kailangan ko mag trabaho sa inyo gagawin ko. gusto ko lang magpakalayo. salamat po sa gustong mag adopt sa akin.. 🙂
hi! i’m Leah Jane 17 years old. gusto ko sanang maging independent at makapag layo sa amin. Tulungan ninyo naman ako na sana mayrong mag adopt sa akin na filipino na tumira sa korea. Hindi ko sisirain yung kabutihan na ibibigay sa akin. Kong kailangan ko mag trabaho sa inyo gagawin ko. gusto ko lang magpakalayo. salamat po sa gustong mag adopt sa akin.. 🙂
hello po,
im a filipino working in dubai for the last 9 months, on february, which is my yearly vacation, i was planning to go to korea for travel and to visit my korean boyfriend on the side. can u please help me on which step will i take first? im scared to be denied as i really want to visit korea. i want everything to go well. please…? badly need your gracious help
thank you.:)
hello po,
im a filipino working in dubai for the last 9 months, on february, which is my yearly vacation, i was planning to go to korea for travel and to visit my korean boyfriend on the side. can u please help me on which step will i take first? im scared to be denied as i really want to visit korea. i want everything to go well. please…? badly need your gracious help
thank you.:)
Hello po. Pwd po bang ang I-apply ko po eh h-1 visa or c-4 visa po?? Ininvite po kasi ako ng friend ko at ng father po niya na magbakasyon sa kanila pero magiging private tutor daw po nila ako. Sila na raw po sasagot sa tickets ko and doon daw po ako mag-stay sa bahay po nila. Hindi ko po kasi maintindihan kung Paano po ung H-1 visa, C-4 visa compared sa C-3 visa po. Maraming salamat po. God bless.
Hello po. Pwd po bang ang I-apply ko po eh h-1 visa or c-4 visa po?? Ininvite po kasi ako ng friend ko at ng father po niya na magbakasyon sa kanila pero magiging private tutor daw po nila ako. Sila na raw po sasagot sa tickets ko and doon daw po ako mag-stay sa bahay po nila. Hindi ko po kasi maintindihan kung Paano po ung H-1 visa, C-4 visa compared sa C-3 visa po. Maraming salamat po. God bless.
Hi, I am currently here in Korea, I was invited to attend another event here in korea at the end of this month (oct 28), I was wondering is it possible for us Filipinos to apply for korean visa here in Korea?? Since I’m already here and staying for a week I was thinking, if possible, it will be more convinient to apply for Korean visa here as it will save me the trouble of going back to Manila, and also I am travelling almost every week around SEA. I have the required documents that will probably be needed to apply, I just want to know whether we can do the application here. Thanks…
Hi Romeo! You can go to the immigration office to ask for an extension of your visa.
can i ask lang po if can we get another legal capacity in korea embassy in taguig maeexpired na kc tomorrow 2 times ko kc kinancel ung flight nia..sobrang busy xia sa work now nasa america xi and 10 days balik na xia korea dun palang xia mag papaschedule nang flight if may free time xia..gusto nia mag tourist visa me at dun magpakasal but i need to renew may passport pa..sabi ko i wait nalang ung dating nia at pumunta nalang kami ulit sa embassy nila nainterview na kami kc strict na cla now ..i just hope na makakuha kami ulit kc hot tempered pa naman bf ko scandalous sa embassy nun first time kami pumunta pinagalitan nia ung korean employer dun..kc sa korea hindi nag pahintay….kaya i hope makakuha kami again ,,kung di lang nagkaproblem ung business nia kasal na cguro kami..but im willling to wait anyway…god has a way pa naman..i hope someone will reply to me thanks
Hi Alexa! Ang legal capacity ay kailangan para sa Marriage License. So kailangan ninyo talaga yun. Naintindihan ko asawa mo, kasi dito okay ang civil service – as in wala kang mairereklamo sa efficiency at courteousness nila. Ganun siguro talaga mga Embassy ano? Hehehe…
can i ask lang po if can we get another legal capacity in korea embassy in taguig maeexpired na kc tomorrow 2 times ko kc kinancel ung flight nia..sobrang busy xia sa work now nasa america xi and 10 days balik na xia korea dun palang xia mag papaschedule nang flight if may free time xia..gusto nia mag tourist visa me at dun magpakasal but i need to renew may passport pa..sabi ko i wait nalang ung dating nia at pumunta nalang kami ulit sa embassy nila nainterview na kami kc strict na cla now ..i just hope na makakuha kami ulit kc hot tempered pa naman bf ko scandalous sa embassy nun first time kami pumunta pinagalitan nia ung korean employer dun..kc sa korea hindi nag pahintay….kaya i hope makakuha kami again ,,kung di lang nagkaproblem ung business nia kasal na cguro kami..but im willling to wait anyway…god has a way pa naman..i hope someone will reply to me thanks
Hi Alexa! Ang legal capacity ay kailangan para sa Marriage License. So kailangan ninyo talaga yun. Naintindihan ko asawa mo, kasi dito okay ang civil service – as in wala kang mairereklamo sa efficiency at courteousness nila. Ganun siguro talaga mga Embassy ano? Hehehe…
and mahigpit na po now sa embassy may interview na cla sa 6 couples… 2 lang nakapasa kasama kami..mostly may agency at fix marriage denied cla..kami lang walang agency ata..my bf doesnt speak english very well and i admit parang niloloko xia nang friend nia binayaran nia para sa needs na documents nia pero kami pa din ang nag asikaso..ung isang friend nia na mag aasikaso kasal namin dapat tinakbo ung payment nia sa aayos nang kasal namin at investment sa business na 500k so ayun 4 months kaming di nagkita kc medyo magulo ung business nia sa korea dapat july 6 and aug 5 nandito xia kaso ewan bat napacancel ko ..now naexpired legal capacity nia at naiinis xiang bumalik sa embassy..i told him we tried to get again..i just hope hindi xia magsungit at pagalitan ung mga korean employees dun..he lives in gangnam seoul city and american citizen also…and im 27 and he’s 31 years old….i admit sa kasama kong nainterview puro matatanda at may lolo pa dun which na denied nga lang….i just prayed to god na maging ok na ung work nia para makasal na kami..na miss ko na xia..4 months na kaming di nagkikita..kahit hot tempered ung minsan..love ko pa din un..i dont know why but love has no reason talaga ..thanks for reading it..i trust to god nalang lahat..goodnight po
i hope na sana maaayos na yung problema ng boyfriend mo ate alexa. gusto ko sanang magpatulong sa iyo. magkano po ba ang passport? kasi gusto ko sana makipagsapalaran sa korea. pwede mo ba akong tulungan?
nasa 900 to 1200 ang passport mas maganda go to their website dfa.gov.ph set appointment to them..^^ thanks
ok.. thanks you.
for the info ate alexa.
I want to try open the website.
na visit ko yung dfa.gov.ph hindi pla pwde mag kuya nag passport pag below 18.. kukuha pa nag consent ng parent or either true copy of DSWD. finished mo na ako sa pag-aaral pra mkapunta na ako ng korea. pasama ako sayo ate alexa pra ma tour mo ako. hehehehe ^_^
cguro po ung korean embassy sa atin na adapt ang filipino time na din..2 hours kaming nagwait sa interview dati..kaya ayaw nang bumalik nang bf ko dun kaso no choice kasalanan nia kaya kukuha kami ulit..^^
ok lang yan ate alexa. para sa kanya gagawin mo diba? kasi mahal mo siya. im happy for you pag kinasal na kayo. where nyo po e celebrate yung kasal nyo? her in philippines or sa korea? 🙂
hi po,, atleast magkano po ba ang kelangan laman ng savings account mo pra sure na mbibigyan ng tourist visa? sna ok na nga ung 50K..
hi po,, atleast magkano po ba ang kelangan laman ng savings account mo pra sure na mbibigyan ng tourist visa? sna ok na nga ung 50K..
Walang amount na sure ka mabibigyan ng visa. Meron iba may 300K pero hindi nabigyan at meron naman na may 25K pero nabigyan.
thank you dito ko gusto sa pinas but my fiancee told me ikakasal din kami sa korea….2x ^^
hello poh..yong fiancee mo is from korea..tanong koh anu poh ba ang requirements nya for he want to marry a Filipina..
thank you dito ko gusto sa pinas but my fiancee told me ikakasal din kami sa korea….2x ^^
wow! nice. but why? kasi iba yung tradition natin her in pinas at sa kanila? nag meet na kayo ng parents ng boyfriend mo ate alexa? hehehe I’m glad na naka chat2x kita dito sa website. i hope someday magkita tayo. her in philippines or sa korea. ^_^
hello poh..yong fiancee mo is from korea..tanong koh anu poh ba ang requirements nya for he want to marry a Filipina..
yeah magkaiba talaga..^__^
already na kay god na ung mother in law ko..ung father in law nasa america na nakatira..i chatted him in yahoo messenger…inutusan pa nga nang fiancee ko father nia to fax his document before nun nasa embassy kami…ganun talaga iba iba talaga ang kultura natin sa ibang bansa..^_____^
wow! hehehe uo nga po iba iba talaga tayo ng kultura. but sa atin is pag dating sa kasalan enjoy. ^__^
Hi alexa, tanong ko lang sana kung ano2x pwede ko bang gamitin family surname ko sa passport kahit kasal na ako sa asawa kong koreano?plz hepl me
hi analiza! kahit kasal ka na, pwede mong gamitin ang family name mo sa passport… sa tradisyon ng mga Koreano, ang mga babaeng nag-aasawa ay hindi nagpapalit ng apelyido…
ask ko lng po ang mister ko po ay nasa korea visa nya ayy E9gusto ng amo nya maging E7 sya anu pong mga requirements at qualification kailangan para makapag ayos sya kailangan p b nyng umuwi at sya mag ayos dto o ako n lng n misis nya tnx po
Hi,
Is there anybody who can help me here..I really need your help,please..
My fiance is a US Military that based in USAF,Korea. He invited me to visit him..I only have these requirements:
1. Application Form
2. Passport size photo
3. Passport
4. Invitation Letter (notarized)
5. Affidavit of support (notarized)
6. Military Order
7.Copy of his passport
8. Copy of his military ID
What else do I need to have for the requirements? I don’t have any ITR,COE,or Bank Account. Because he’s going to shoulder all my expenses when I get to Korea.. I’m going to Manila on Thursday,Oct.13 to apply for a tourist visa. Any body could help me here? Thank you so much..
did you get a reply.. I might do the same this coming month, please please share po kung ano ung other requirements it will be a great big help. 🙂
hi Ime Jean, na-approve kba? nagka-visa kba? we have the same case kasi, i mean almost. ako nman may itr at bank cert, wala lng coe coz i recently resigned. please reply. thanks!
Hi sweetpea, same din ang situation natin. Nag-apply ka na ba? I plan to apply next week.
Hi,
Is there anybody who can help me here..I really need your help,please..
My fiance is a US Military that based in USAF,Korea. He invited me to visit him..I only have these requirements:
1. Application Form
2. Passport size photo
3. Passport
4. Invitation Letter (notarized)
5. Affidavit of support (notarized)
6. Military Order
7.Copy of his passport
8. Copy of his military ID
What else do I need to have for the requirements? I don’t have any ITR,COE,or Bank Account. Because he’s going to shoulder all my expenses when I get to Korea.. I’m going to Manila on Thursday,Oct.13 to apply for a tourist visa. Any body could help me here? Thank you so much..
Hello! How was your application? Did you get a visa? I will be applying this week and we have the same case. 🙂
did you get a reply.. I might do the same this coming month, please please share po kung ano ung other requirements it will be a great big help. 🙂
hi Ime Jean, na-approve kba? nagka-visa kba? we have the same case kasi, i mean almost. ako nman may itr at bank cert, wala lng coe coz i recently resigned. please reply. thanks!
Hi sweetpea, same din ang situation natin. Nag-apply ka na ba? I plan to apply next week.
thank you for advice Betchay because I want to stay here long time to get more money. i will be tnt but i will get much money than pilippines. please sponsor me so i become legal man.
i will hide and hide but its ok. sa;amat ng marami sa advise ninyo ms.betchay.
Sad naman. Wish ko lang sana mas maging okay ang buhay sa Pinas… lumaki sahod ng mga empleyado at mas malaki purchasing power. Wala na sanang korupsyon at maganda ang ekonomiya para wala nang mag-TNT sa Korea.
thank you for advice Betchay because I want to stay here long time to get more money. i will be tnt but i will get much money than pilippines. please sponsor me so i become legal man.
i will hide and hide but its ok. sa;amat ng marami sa advise ninyo ms.betchay.
Sad naman. Wish ko lang sana mas maging okay ang buhay sa Pinas… lumaki sahod ng mga empleyado at mas malaki purchasing power. Wala na sanang korupsyon at maganda ang ekonomiya para wala nang mag-TNT sa Korea.
mam bechay..ng apply na ako ng visa ang realesing october 12..pag punta ko dun pinabalik naman ako ngayun 0october 14 sabi nila for virify daw bakit ganun?20days ang bako nila i reales tapos hinde pah nila ma virify?salamat po.
mam bechay..ng apply na ako ng visa ang realesing october 12..pag punta ko dun pinabalik naman ako ngayun 0october 14 sabi nila for virify daw bakit ganun?20days ang bako nila i reales tapos hinde pah nila ma virify?salamat po.
oo dami ng TNT kaya kami nadamay..
oo dami ng TNT kaya kami nadamay..
hi miss betcha ask ko lang po ano mas maganda sa pagkuha ng tourist visa sa korea ang mag agency or personally application? if agency may kilala ba kayong agency na maayos na isasuggest? tnx po and Godbless!
It’s really up to you, kasi may nade-deny din kahit dumaan sa agency.
hi.
i am searching on how to get a viting or tourist visa to korea.becouse my boyfriend from pakistan live in korea coz his have work there in korea and he wants me to go there.ano ang mga kinakailangan or things that i have to comply.?and how much i need.and also poh my interview pa poh ba un?powedi poh bang wla na…?i have passport aready coz i ben in malaysia last 2007 fr 1 week.any body could help me pls….thank u so much…this is my e-mail also shielmark_2005@yahoo.com or angelicasteven267@yahoo.com
hi.
i am searching on how to get a viting or tourist visa to korea.becouse my boyfriend from pakistan live in korea coz his have work there in korea and he wants me to go there.ano ang mga kinakailangan or things that i have to comply.?and how much i need.and also poh my interview pa poh ba un?powedi poh bang wla na…?i have passport aready coz i ben in malaysia last 2007 fr 1 week.any body could help me pls….thank u so much…this is my e-mail also shielmark_2005@yahoo.com or angelicasteven267@yahoo.com
Good Day Ms. Betchay, ask ko lang po ,sa pagpasok ng SK kung mgttanong ba ang immigration kung saan ka ttira at kung mgkano dala mong pera as tourist? thank you…
Hi nancy! Usually nagtatanong sila. Nung bumisita ate ko rito, kahit US citizen siya, tinanong siya kung san siya titira at ano gagawin niya.
thank you betchay,at least nag ka idea ako though may titirhan ako dyan at mangagaling din ako ng US, binigyan ako ng 50 days lang na visa from there pede ko bang mapa extend dyan at may bayad ba ang extension ? and d ba mahirap mgpa extend, kse i got my visa sa LA then dko nagamit agad coz dko alam na naeexpire pala ang visa after 3 mos, so i went to washington ayaw akong bigyan so gnawa ko i just send my documents to a friend in LA,ayun bnigyan ako 50 days.hope to hear from you again,Good day 🙂
yup kami kasi tinanung… tip ko lng pra mas ready ka mag print ka na ng locationa dn confirmation ng hotel/guesthouse na titirahan mo… pra ipepresent mo n lgn sa knila
Hello po. Pwd po bang ang I-apply ko po eh h-1 visa or c-4 visa po?? Ininvite po kasi ako ng friend ko at ng father po niya na magbakasyon sa kanila pero magiging private tutor daw po nila ako. Sila na raw po sasagot sa tickets ko and doon daw po ako mag-stay sa bahay po nila. Hindi ko po kasi maintindihan kung Paano po ung H-1 visa, C-4 visa compared sa C-3 visa po. Maraming salamat po. God bless.
And, Pwd po ba yung Gawa po sila daw ng contract then invitation letter? Tapos, Kuha nalang daw po ako ng profit visa? Pero, Anong klaseng profit visa po? Maraming salamat po. God bless! More powers po..
Hi! The H-1 visa is only for Australians, Canadians, New Zealanders and Japanese.
The C-4 visa is for specialized temporary employment, lecturers, entertainers (like foreigners holding concerts or shows).
The visa that you need to apply for is the C-3 visa or tourist visa. Kailangan ka nilang padalhan ng invitation letter at passport copy tapos kailangan mo rin mag-present ng documents mo sa Pilipinas. Hindi ko alam kung ano yung profit visa ;p
Hello po. Pwd po bang ang I-apply ko po eh h-1 visa or c-4 visa po?? Ininvite po kasi ako ng friend ko at ng father po niya na magbakasyon sa kanila pero magiging private tutor daw po nila ako. Sila na raw po sasagot sa tickets ko and doon daw po ako mag-stay sa bahay po nila. Hindi ko po kasi maintindihan kung Paano po ung H-1 visa, C-4 visa compared sa C-3 visa po. Maraming salamat po. God bless.
And, Pwd po ba yung Gawa po sila daw ng contract then invitation letter? Tapos, Kuha nalang daw po ako ng profit visa? Pero, Anong klaseng profit visa po? Maraming salamat po. God bless! More powers po..
Hi! The H-1 visa is only for Australians, Canadians, New Zealanders and Japanese.
The C-4 visa is for specialized temporary employment, lecturers, entertainers (like foreigners holding concerts or shows).
The visa that you need to apply for is the C-3 visa or tourist visa. Kailangan ka nilang padalhan ng invitation letter at passport copy tapos kailangan mo rin mag-present ng documents mo sa Pilipinas. Hindi ko alam kung ano yung profit visa ;p
Hi there~~~ I am a filmmaker and my film is invited in a Film Festival in Busan. I have all documents ready and just waiting for their invitation letter. Problem is, my ITR is so so low because I am just a private school teacher by profession. I have more money in the bank than what a teacher can earn. That is because of my other sources of income (production projects) which are not taxed. My ITR and bank savings do not match, would it affect my visa approval?
Hi there~~~ I am a filmmaker and my film is invited in a Film Festival in Busan. I have all documents ready and just waiting for their invitation letter. Problem is, my ITR is so so low because I am just a private school teacher by profession. I have more money in the bank than what a teacher can earn. That is because of my other sources of income (production projects) which are not taxed. My ITR and bank savings do not match, would it affect my visa approval?
Hi All, I just wanna ask if i can visit Korea twice in 6 months? I was in Korea last September this year and im planning to visit Seoul in December again, do u think embassy will grant me a visa again? My Visa will expire this Oct.
Many Thanks,
Hi All, I just wanna ask if i can visit Korea twice in 6 months? I was in Korea last September this year and im planning to visit Seoul in December again, do u think embassy will grant me a visa again? My Visa will expire this Oct.
Many Thanks,
Hi All,
Just to share this to all who have plans of getting a Korean Tourist Visa. I was granted a Korean Tourist Visa recently valid for 3 months and its free. The requirements that they need ( if your employed ) are Passport, ITR, Employment Certificate and Bank Certificate. If you have all of these, nothing to worry :-). I asked one of the officers and said that an unemployed person CANT apply for a Tourist Visa unless he / she has a business and you need to present additional requirements as a proof.
Thanks
Hi All,
Just to share this to all who have plans of getting a Korean Tourist Visa. I was granted a Korean Tourist Visa recently valid for 3 months and its free. The requirements that they need ( if your employed ) are Passport, ITR, Employment Certificate and Bank Certificate. If you have all of these, nothing to worry :-). I asked one of the officers and said that an unemployed person CANT apply for a Tourist Visa unless he / she has a business and you need to present additional requirements as a proof.
Thanks
When i went to Korea, I saw some Filipinos who were not given a chance to enter Korea, dahil hanggang airport lang sila (Airport to Airport ) the fact that they have a valid visa. Group tour is better, pag alone ka, may mga questions ang Immigration Officers. You need to make sure that you have your Hotel Itinerary with you.. And make sure that may eye contact ka and PLEASE dont tell them na you know someone sa Korea. Dahil im sure ma deport ka kaagad pabalik pinas. Dahil kahit ang intensyon mo lang talaga e mag-tour, iisipin nila na mag work ka dun dahil alone ka. so be mindful with this.
Hi carlos, ako im going alone mangagaling ako ng US, at titira kse ako sa friend ko dun,just like what i did d2 sa US ,sa palagay mo ba ma A toA ako? just asking kse parang mahigpit pa yta sa korea kesa sa US? sa US nung dumaan ako ng immigration ,sinabihan lang akong enjoy your vacation then wala na,thanks makakatulong sagot mo kse nkakakaba naman kung ganun sila.thanks!
When i went to Korea, I saw some Filipinos who were not given a chance to enter Korea, dahil hanggang airport lang sila (Airport to Airport ) the fact that they have a valid visa. Group tour is better, pag alone ka, may mga questions ang Immigration Officers. You need to make sure that you have your Hotel Itinerary with you.. And make sure that may eye contact ka and PLEASE dont tell them na you know someone sa Korea. Dahil im sure ma deport ka kaagad pabalik pinas. Dahil kahit ang intensyon mo lang talaga e mag-tour, iisipin nila na mag work ka dun dahil alone ka. so be mindful with this.
Hi carlos, ako im going alone mangagaling ako ng US, at titira kse ako sa friend ko dun,just like what i did d2 sa US ,sa palagay mo ba ma A toA ako? just asking kse parang mahigpit pa yta sa korea kesa sa US? sa US nung dumaan ako ng immigration ,sinabihan lang akong enjoy your vacation then wala na,thanks makakatulong sagot mo kse nkakakaba naman kung ganun sila.thanks!
gud am ask qu lng po pde ba aqung mag tourist sa korea……
gud am ask qu lng po pde ba aqung mag tourist sa korea……
gud am pano po ba mag apply ng visa for korea..san aqu pupunta nd how to get visa and how many months
gud am pano po ba mag apply ng visa for korea..san aqu pupunta nd how to get visa and how many months
hi betchay, pahabol na question,can you suggest some tourist spots at shopping malls na rin na pede kong sabihin na gusto kong puntahan with my friends there thanks!
hi betchay, pahabol na question,can you suggest some tourist spots at shopping malls na rin na pede kong sabihin na gusto kong puntahan with my friends there thanks!
Hi Ms Betchay!
I found your blogspot really informative and amusing at the same time. I am Filipino lady doctor. I am invited by a medical society to have my paper presented at a meeting is Seoul this November. It was rather short notice, so I started from scratch as I still don’t have my passport then. At last I was able to lodge my documents at the Korean embassy last Oct 13. Now, the waiting. However, what’s boggling me right now, is that one requirement there to have a copy of the invitor’s passport of which I don’t have. I only acquired the official invitation letter though e-mail, though it’s also signed by the society’s president who is also a doctor of a prestigious university (SNU) there. I expected the lady at window 2 at the Korean embassy would ask me of the “seemingly missing” document among my papers, however, she did not mention anything. She just browsed through my papers and she gave the slip which indicated the date I should come back, Oct 21. Should I worry about that? What do I do? Shall I pursue for a copy of my invitor’s passport? I still a little time between now and Oct 21. Please do advise. Thank you so much
Don’t think about it. You’re a professional and you could even get multiple visa for Korea.
Hi Ms Betchay!
I found your blogspot really informative and amusing at the same time. I am Filipino lady doctor. I am invited by a medical society to have my paper presented at a meeting is Seoul this November. It was rather short notice, so I started from scratch as I still don’t have my passport then. At last I was able to lodge my documents at the Korean embassy last Oct 13. Now, the waiting. However, what’s boggling me right now, is that one requirement there to have a copy of the invitor’s passport of which I don’t have. I only acquired the official invitation letter though e-mail, though it’s also signed by the society’s president who is also a doctor of a prestigious university (SNU) there. I expected the lady at window 2 at the Korean embassy would ask me of the “seemingly missing” document among my papers, however, she did not mention anything. She just browsed through my papers and she gave the slip which indicated the date I should come back, Oct 21. Should I worry about that? What do I do? Shall I pursue for a copy of my invitor’s passport? I still a little time between now and Oct 21. Please do advise. Thank you so much
Don’t think about it. You’re a professional and you could even get multiple visa for Korea.
ate betchay..i’m having hard time to look for a way for me to come over and visit korea this march 2012…can you help me?i have a korean boyfriend and i told him i needed an invitation from you saying you want to invite me to come over at korea. this is a birthday present for me but unfortunately i dont have a work and he is the one who wants me to come over at the same time pay all of it…he also insist for me to stay in their house with his mom…
hi…nadedeny po ba ang may invitation letter n galing s kapatid?tnx
Hi cute she! Minsan nade-deny, lalo na kung mas bata at walang work.
hi…nadedeny po ba ang may invitation letter n galing s kapatid?tnx
Hi cute she! Minsan nade-deny, lalo na kung mas bata at walang work.
hello. me schedule na kami duaghter ko sa jan 22 eh forgot to get visa pa.. sa net lng kc kami kumuha ng travel tour panu kung ma deny kami ng anak ko? sayang nman po yung tiket at reservation nmin? tour lang kami.
hello. me schedule na kami duaghter ko sa jan 22 eh forgot to get visa pa.. sa net lng kc kami kumuha ng travel tour panu kung ma deny kami ng anak ko? sayang nman po yung tiket at reservation nmin? tour lang kami.
Hi Miss Betchay,
I have a problem, Me and my boyfriend applied for a tourist visa. He got his visa na and I got denied. I think na deny ako dahil wala pa po ako ITR kahit na may work na ako for 2 years. I submitted ung ITR ng father ko dahil wala nga po ako ITR. They gave me a piece of paper saying that I could apply after 6 mos. pa if for the same reasons and I could apply again earlier if emergency or humanitarian reasons. Our scheduled trip is for november na. Can I do anything about it?
Your reply would be much appreciated. Thank you.
Hi Christine! Most likely not. They are really very strict with the documents.
Hi Miss Betchay,
I have a problem, Me and my boyfriend applied for a tourist visa. He got his visa na and I got denied. I think na deny ako dahil wala pa po ako ITR kahit na may work na ako for 2 years. I submitted ung ITR ng father ko dahil wala nga po ako ITR. They gave me a piece of paper saying that I could apply after 6 mos. pa if for the same reasons and I could apply again earlier if emergency or humanitarian reasons. Our scheduled trip is for november na. Can I do anything about it?
Your reply would be much appreciated. Thank you.
Hi Christine! Most likely not. They are really very strict with the documents.
can i ask how long yung pagkuha ng tourist visa???
pls pls po answer….
can i ask how long yung pagkuha ng tourist visa???
pls pls po answer….
hi po tanung k lang po if pede pa ako makabalik sa korea may visa pa po ako as e6 d ko lang po alam if kailangan pa bumili tiket or kailangan may garantor pa po galing korea ?
hi po tanung k lang po if pede pa ako makabalik sa korea may visa pa po ako as e6 d ko lang po alam if kailangan pa bumili tiket or kailangan may garantor pa po galing korea ?
Hi,
For how long to process the visa? Wanted to go to Korea for Christmas and combining my birthday on January.
We will stay there for 20 days only.
Hi Shyla! From the time of your application, it’s usually 7-10 business days.
Hi,
For how long to process the visa? Wanted to go to Korea for Christmas and combining my birthday on January.
We will stay there for 20 days only.
Hello Ate B and everyone!
I hope everybody is good~^^
I was given a tourist visa to Korea and I stayed there for 90 days last Dec 2010- March 2011.
Now I’m trying my luck again and will be applying in November because I plan to spend my Christmas holiday and Summer vacation with my Korean bf and his family.
I would like to apply for a double visa, since the requirement is almost the same with the single entry tourist visa, I think it’s time consuming if you go back to the embassy especially if you live outside Metro Manila.
I hope somebody can share his/her experience/thoughts because me and my bf are preparing only the ff documents since I’ve been issued a Korean visa which is included in OECD countries.
1. Certificate of Employment (Im a grade school teacher in an international school since June 2011)
2. OECD visa (korean visa)
3. passport
4. invitation letter from my korean bf
5. certificate of employment of my korean bf ( I also submitted this before)
Would these docus be enough? I don’t include bank certificate and ITR anymore because it says on the requirements that they won’t be necessary if you have OECD visa.
Please share your thoughts ^^;;
It’s quite risky to be absent from work and travel to the embassy, so I hope what I prepare is enough ^^
Thank you!!!
Hi Jee! I think the OECD visa that they require is from another country, not Korea’s.
Thank you Ate B~
You’re right, my bf called the embassy in Korea.
Too bad! I have to prepare the two docus..
And I think I’ll just have to apply for the single entry tourist visa.
The woman from the embassy said that it’s possible to apply for the double visa but the chance of the approval is less.
God bless everybody! ^.^
Ate B~
May I ask again, need po ba ilagay sa CoE yung monthly salary~
nakalimutan ko na kasi kung kailangan pa bang ilagay yun in my previous application~
Nabigyan na kasi ako ng school ng CoE~ T.T
Is it ok if my monthly salary is not stated? ^^;;;;
Thanks in advance! ^^
@Jee — yup, it’s okay if your monthly salary is not indicated in your CoE
Thanks a lot Ate B! ^.^
Thanks for the info
na mi miss ko na ang magagandang place at climate sa korea
I’m planning to have a vacation there this coming winter
Hi ms betchay,
Ask ko lang plan kasi nmin ng baby ko na pmunta ng korea to meet his father family, but his only 1yr.old.. Hindi p dn kmi kasal ng father nya.. I can comply with the requirements as tourist visa,, what about my baby,, anu req nya?? Nkapirma naman ung daddy nya sa bc nya as biological father.. Pls do email me.. Were planning to go there maybe early next year.. Thanks in advance..
Hi maileen! Ano nationality ng biological father ng baby mo? Maga-apply ka as a tourist, tapos isusulat mo lang siya as companion mo. Ang requirements na kailangan ng baby mo ay yung required documents ng DFA sa Pilipinas para sa mga bata na nagta-travel sa labas ng bansa ;p
Hello po sa lahat.
Tanong lang po if need talaga ang bank certificate, when applying for visa sa korea. Attend po kasi ako nga graduation nga kapatid ko doon, actually pinadala nya na sa akin yung invitation letter from the university na pinag aralan nya. mga 10 days akon doon, at wala akong bank certiicate at im sure yung ibang memeber ng family ko na pupunta… sa tingin nyo po ba makakuha ako nga visa…? salamat po…
hi! i just want to ask if need ba agad mag pa book ng hotel and ticket upon submission of application in korea embassy
hi! i just want to ask if need ba agad mag pa book ng hotel and ticket upon submission of application in korea embassy
hi! inquire ako about dun sa bank account statements. how much money should i have in my bank account para ma-approve ang visa. I am planning to apply for a tourist visa. What should I include in my requirements para mapabilis ang pag-approve nila? thank you.
ask ko lang po ano po ba mga inreveiw sa korean imbassy para mag kuha na tourist visa,, kung maka kuha man at naka alis to korea ano naman ang mga enterview sa immigratoin sa inchon..salamat po hintayin ko po sagot nyo.
ask ko lang po ano po ba mga inreveiw sa korean imbassy para mag kuha na tourist visa,, kung maka kuha man at naka alis to korea ano naman ang mga enterview sa immigratoin sa inchon..salamat po hintayin ko po sagot nyo.
Hi my passport is less than 6 months valid. My confirmed flight is on Nov 24 until 29 and my passport is expiring in March, will I have a chance if I apply for an SK tourist visa? Tnx for the help.
Hi my passport is less than 6 months valid. My confirmed flight is on Nov 24 until 29 and my passport is expiring in March, will I have a chance if I apply for an SK tourist visa? Tnx for the help.
hi rica! the embassy is kinda strict with the requirements, but you might want to call them up just to be sure
Hi ms Betchay,
i was able to enter korea without any problems with regards to the immigration, ask lang nila if how many days will i stay here then no more :),thanks ulit sa mga advise.
enjoy your stay!
hi nancy how many days ka sa korea….kc im planning for two weeks bka d pwde na matagal tayong mag stay there.
Hi ms Betchay,
i was able to enter korea without any problems with regards to the immigration, ask lang nila if how many days will i stay here then no more :),thanks ulit sa mga advise.
enjoy your stay!
hi nancy how many days ka sa korea….kc im planning for two weeks bka d pwde na matagal tayong mag stay there.
Hi po sa inyo, may problem po ako, 4 po kami nag apply sa visa, 3 kami approve, si GF hindi naapprove. Pero wala silang sinabing reason kung bakit denied siya. Pag pinuntahan po ba namin sila sa embassy at mag appeal kami ng personal (dati pinalakad namin sa agent), entertain kaya nila kami? Kumpleto naman ng mga requirements eh. Thanks po!
Hi Jackie! Most likely eh hindi. Hindi sila tumatanggap ng appeal kung tourist visa ang in-apply-an. Pero kung try ninyo wala naman mawawala. Ang worst na pwedeng mangyari eh sabihin sa inyo na hindi pwede mag-appeal. Inform ninyo kami if ever.
Hi po sa inyo, may problem po ako, 4 po kami nag apply sa visa, 3 kami approve, si GF hindi naapprove. Pero wala silang sinabing reason kung bakit denied siya. Pag pinuntahan po ba namin sila sa embassy at mag appeal kami ng personal (dati pinalakad namin sa agent), entertain kaya nila kami? Kumpleto naman ng mga requirements eh. Thanks po!
Hi Jackie! Most likely eh hindi. Hindi sila tumatanggap ng appeal kung tourist visa ang in-apply-an. Pero kung try ninyo wala naman mawawala. Ang worst na pwedeng mangyari eh sabihin sa inyo na hindi pwede mag-appeal. Inform ninyo kami if ever.
Hi All,
Good Day! I just want to ask if its not neccessary na my booked tickets and hotels when you apply for visa db? kasi I’m planning to submit my application in two weeks time now and complete naman na requirements ko. At first I was planning to have my tickets booked both for plane and hotel however, I read one of the comments here that even here boyfriend has a booked flight still he was denied. I hope you could help me and give me tips on what should be the best and powerful requirements in applying for a visa and what should be included in those requirements. Thank you all in advance.
Booked tickets and hotel are not necessary. I had them but didn’t submit them on application. 🙂
Hi All,
Good Day! I just want to ask if its not neccessary na my booked tickets and hotels when you apply for visa db? kasi I’m planning to submit my application in two weeks time now and complete naman na requirements ko. At first I was planning to have my tickets booked both for plane and hotel however, I read one of the comments here that even here boyfriend has a booked flight still he was denied. I hope you could help me and give me tips on what should be the best and powerful requirements in applying for a visa and what should be included in those requirements. Thank you all in advance.
Hi! Ask ko lang po if maka-affect kung 2months pa lang ako sa bago kung work pag nag-apply ako ng visa? magstart pa lang kasi ako sa new work ko this January. Thanks! 🙂
hi! pls enlighten me with the situation i’m into in getting a tourist visa to sk
me and my minor sister will be going to korea as a gift from our dad for her 18th bday. he will be the one to finance our weeklong stay during the christmas season. there are no problems on her documents but i’m a little bit unconfident about my own papers
1. i’m married last year with a 1yr old daughter but the names on my bank account and passport is my maiden name (2013 expiration)
2. i was a seafarer from a cruise ship 2 years ago so i had a c1d (seaman visa) from US to be expired on 2013. is that considered as an oecd country visa?
3. i’m a housewife and my hubby is a seafarer. is it still necessary to get requirements like his employment cert and itr?
4. my, or rather our joint bank account (with still my maiden name on it since i wasn’t able to present 2 valid id’s with my hubby’s surname on it) doesn’t have much savings since we are paying monthly for a recent bought property. would it be possible to loan money from my parents and put it in the bank?
i hope i can get a feedback from you guys in relation with your experience. thank you
Hello Betchay!
I have been reading your blog and I find it very helpful. My husband and I are planning to celebrate our anniversary in Korea next year. I just wanted to ask if we apply for our visas, do we apply individually or as a couple?
Thanks.
you can apply as a couple and that’s better since you’re reason for visiting korea is to celebrate your anniversary ;p
mag tanong lang po ako dito po ako ngayon sa korea as a tourist visa c3 visa single entry.at na extend po ako ng 1 month tanong ko lang po pano po ako makaka pag apply ng multiple visa?at puwede na po ako mag apply ng multiple visa ngaun na nan dto ako sa korea?
hi lyn! kailangan mong mag-apply ng multiple visa sa pilipinas. hanggang 90 days lang pwede mag-stay ang philippine passport holder sa Korea. tapos yung multiple visa hanggang 90 days din pwede mag-stay sa korea, ang diperensiya lang eh hindi na kailangan kumuha ng visa ng paulit-ulit…
ganon po ba yon.pano po aq makakaapply noh?at mahirap po ba kumuha noh at ilang beses po pa dapat pumunta dto para mag karoon ng multiple visa?hindi po ang multiple eh 1yr visa?
maty chance kaya aq mgrant ng ttravel aq s europe last trip q etong july kaya lng sponsor lng ng tita q lagi..my mga stamp ndin passport q 2times s hk, macau and singapore..
hi…my usaf bf will have his deployment in SK, i am currently working…but my ITR’s family name was my ex-hubby then my passport was my mom’s msiden name,possible kaya di sko madenied?plus can i live in with my usaf bf sa korea?
hi…my usaf bf will have his deployment in SK, i am currently working…but my ITR’s family name was my ex-hubby then my passport was my mom’s msiden name,possible kaya di sko madenied?plus can i live in with my usaf bf sa korea?
tanong ko lang po uli.puwede po ba akong mag exit sa ibang lugar ngayong nandto pa aq sa korea bago matapos ang visa ko?puwede po ba yong?at may naka pag sabi rin po sakin na mag exit na lang daw ako sa malapit na coutry dto para matatakan ang passport ko.at pag tapos noh puwde daw aq makabalik dto agad.mern po bang ganon?
hi lyn! hindi totoo, pag labas mo ng Korea eh kailangan mo uli kumuha ng tourist visa para makabalik.
tanong ko lang po uli.puwede po ba akong mag exit sa ibang lugar ngayong nandto pa aq sa korea bago matapos ang visa ko?puwede po ba yong?at may naka pag sabi rin po sakin na mag exit na lang daw ako sa malapit na coutry dto para matatakan ang passport ko.at pag tapos noh puwde daw aq makabalik dto agad.mern po bang ganon?
hi lyn! hindi totoo, pag labas mo ng Korea eh kailangan mo uli kumuha ng tourist visa para makabalik.
good day ask ko lang po kung anong medical ang kailangan.ung specific po..thank you
good day ask ko lang po kung anong medical ang kailangan.ung specific po..thank you
Hi Ms. Betchay!
We’re planning to visit Korea this April 2012. Is it ok if we’re going to apply visa on the month of January or February? cause my savings account will be bigger on that month. So I’m thinking if that will be ok to apply cause of the bank certificate…I’m just scared if my savings account goes lower than 50k…Wag naman sana ako ma-deny…
Hi Ms. Betchay!
We’re planning to visit Korea this April 2012. Is it ok if we’re going to apply visa on the month of January or February? cause my savings account will be bigger on that month. So I’m thinking if that will be ok to apply cause of the bank certificate…I’m just scared if my savings account goes lower than 50k…Wag naman sana ako ma-deny…
Hi Ms. Betchay!
We’re planning to visit Korea this April 2012. Is it ok if I’m going to apply visa on the month of January or February? cause my savings account will be bigger on that month. So I’m thinking if that will be ok to apply cause of the bank certificate…I’m just scared if my savings account goes lower than 50k…Wag naman sana ako ma-deny…Looking forward on your reply pls…Thanks and GOD bless…:)
Hi! It’s better to apply in February. You should enter Korean within 3 months. Kahit March pwede ka mag-apply.
Kung government worker ka, mas maganda chance mo makakuha ng tourist visa.
Hi Ms. Betchay!
We’re planning to visit Korea this April 2012. Is it ok if I’m going to apply visa on the month of January or February? cause my savings account will be bigger on that month. So I’m thinking if that will be ok to apply cause of the bank certificate…I’m just scared if my savings account goes lower than 50k…Wag naman sana ako ma-deny…Looking forward on your reply pls…Thanks and GOD bless…:)
Hi! It’s better to apply in February. You should enter Korean within 3 months. Kahit March pwede ka mag-apply.
Kung government worker ka, mas maganda chance mo makakuha ng tourist visa.
Thanks a lot Ms. Betchay for the reply. I was relieved kahit papaano. Sana po ma-approve kami. Government employee po ako…
hi akishta…..how many days pla yongplan mo to stay in korea….i have also plan to go on this coming april….i hope for ur reply bcoz i need also some idea….thanks..
hello bbgirl22…mga 5 days lang naman kami mag-stay don.di pa ako nag-apply ng visa…kinakabahan kasi ako…
hi akishta! naka! apply na at wag nang kabahan…
Hello ms betchay, ask ko lang ano anong mga requirements needed para mag extend d2 sa korea,thanks!
Hello ms betchay, ask ko lang ano anong mga requirements needed para mag extend d2 sa korea,thanks!
nagpunta ako ng Korean embassy this morning. am a student, pero 24 na ako at asa graduate school na ako(law). the consul asked for my parents’ ITR and Bank Cert and employment cert. Unfortunately wala ako ng mga yun. I explained to the consul na retired na father ko (he is 65) my mother is a housewife. i also explained na am paying for my own travel expenses, i paid for my own airfare at hotel. I presented my bank certificate, issued yesterday, with 100k+ and bank statement for the last 3 months. isang bansa pa lang napupuntahan ko which is Singapore. as regards the issue of whether babalik talaga ako ng pinas, nagsubmit naman ako ng certificate of enrollment at registration form showing na enrolled ako this semester. now kinuha yung documents ko, stapled them then handed me a paper. then tentative date of release is on November 25, which is next week. hindi ko kasi talaga naintindihan yung english nung consul, when he handed me the paper, someone apprached me and said OK NA SIR. That same person told me OK NA SIR GRANTED NA YAN BALIK KA NA LANG SA 25. then here comes the horror stories. and now i am scared. i already have tickets and nakabook na ako ng hotel
di ako makaconcentrate sa pagrereview, ayaw mawala sa isip ko yung possibilites na di maganda
shenrul pareho tayo ng balik sa 25 din ako pero kahapon lang ako nag-apply. ganito kasi yun, ang perception nila sa student magulang pa ang tumutustos sa kanila kaya nalito lang siguro yung nagcheck ng paper mo sa visa 1 or 2 ka ba? employed ka rin ba at the same time or was it your pure savings? let’s just hope for the best! ^^
denied yung akin
aww sorry to hear that. i was 095 on the queue kanina. strict talaga sila sa requirements kasi they want to know your proof of income so ITR is really essential. hope you’ll get over it soon. don’t worry maybe next time you can present the requirements they’re looking for
Hay! Next time?
i just wanna know if i have a valid US visa can i reapply for Korean visa kahit di pa naglalapse yung 6months?
nagpunta ako ng Korean embassy this morning. am a student, pero 24 na ako at asa graduate school na ako(law). the consul asked for my parents’ ITR and Bank Cert and employment cert. Unfortunately wala ako ng mga yun. I explained to the consul na retired na father ko (he is 65) my mother is a housewife. i also explained na am paying for my own travel expenses, i paid for my own airfare at hotel. I presented my bank certificate, issued yesterday, with 100k+ and bank statement for the last 3 months. isang bansa pa lang napupuntahan ko which is Singapore. as regards the issue of whether babalik talaga ako ng pinas, nagsubmit naman ako ng certificate of enrollment at registration form showing na enrolled ako this semester. now kinuha yung documents ko, stapled them then handed me a paper. then tentative date of release is on November 25, which is next week. hindi ko kasi talaga naintindihan yung english nung consul, when he handed me the paper, someone apprached me and said OK NA SIR. That same person told me OK NA SIR GRANTED NA YAN BALIK KA NA LANG SA 25. then here comes the horror stories. and now i am scared. i already have tickets and nakabook na ako ng hotel
di ako makaconcentrate sa pagrereview, ayaw mawala sa isip ko yung possibilites na di maganda
shenrul pareho tayo ng balik sa 25 din ako pero kahapon lang ako nag-apply. ganito kasi yun, ang perception nila sa student magulang pa ang tumutustos sa kanila kaya nalito lang siguro yung nagcheck ng paper mo sa visa 1 or 2 ka ba? employed ka rin ba at the same time or was it your pure savings? let’s just hope for the best! ^^
denied yung akin
aww sorry to hear that. i was 095 on the queue kanina. strict talaga sila sa requirements kasi they want to know your proof of income so ITR is really essential. hope you’ll get over it soon. don’t worry maybe next time you can present the requirements they’re looking for
Hay! Next time?
i just wanna know if i have a valid US visa can i reapply for Korean visa kahit di pa naglalapse yung 6months?
Hi po. I’m currently a medicine student and I want to visit Korea, don’t know when nga lang. Sa dami ng stories na nababasa ko dito, parang kinakabahan tuloy ako. Tourist lang sana, mainly because of hallyu and all the good places there. So bale, chambahan lang ba talaga ang pagkuha ng tourist visa? Saklap naman un pag na-deny, 6 months ulet hihintayin. Kelangan ba ipakita na may itinerary ka na before magapply ng visa? Like the hotel and everything. Eh pano kung na-deny, sayang naman. >.< Tapos iniisip ko din, if may US visa ba mas easier? Bagong-bago passport ko and I have so many plans to go to other countries. Nakakakaba. Thanks po.
basta complete lang requirements mo tapos sa form isulat mo reason for staying lagay mo tour drama filming locations kasi sabi sakin mas pinapaboran daw yung mga ganung reason.
Hi po. I’m currently a medicine student and I want to visit Korea, don’t know when nga lang. Sa dami ng stories na nababasa ko dito, parang kinakabahan tuloy ako. Tourist lang sana, mainly because of hallyu and all the good places there. So bale, chambahan lang ba talaga ang pagkuha ng tourist visa? Saklap naman un pag na-deny, 6 months ulet hihintayin. Kelangan ba ipakita na may itinerary ka na before magapply ng visa? Like the hotel and everything. Eh pano kung na-deny, sayang naman. >.< Tapos iniisip ko din, if may US visa ba mas easier? Bagong-bago passport ko and I have so many plans to go to other countries. Nakakakaba. Thanks po.
basta complete lang requirements mo tapos sa form isulat mo reason for staying lagay mo tour drama filming locations kasi sabi sakin mas pinapaboran daw yung mga ganung reason.
ate,betchay..ask q lng po qng pde po b aq mkawork bilang eps sa SK khit ksal po aq sa koreano 2years ago n po ang nkalipas.one year lng po ang stay q dun sa korea.after one year po umuwi po aq ng pinas..wla po b aqng mgging problma sa korean embassy pgnkuha aq bilang EPS po?pls.kindly anwer me po..god bless po.tnx po.
ate,betchay..ask q lng po qng pde po b aq mkawork bilang eps sa SK khit ksal po aq sa koreano 2years ago n po ang nkalipas.one year lng po ang stay q dun sa korea.after one year po umuwi po aq ng pinas..wla po b aqng mgging problma sa korean embassy pgnkuha aq bilang EPS po?pls.kindly anwer me po..god bless po.tnx po.
hi, my Korean friend asked me to know the needed documents to re-new his passport, and I’m just wondering if you could me the list of the required documents. thanks!!
Hi Christine! He is Korean and he needs to renew his passport? In Korea or in the Philippines? List of required documents for his pasport?
hi, my Korean friend asked me to know the needed documents to re-new his passport, and I’m just wondering if you could me the list of the required documents. thanks!!
Hi Christine! He is Korean and he needs to renew his passport? In Korea or in the Philippines? List of required documents for his pasport?
i’m going to korea this coming 30th till the 4th of december. we will be going to busan and seoul. was wondering what clothes to wear since i haven’t experience winter. thank you.
Hi! My sister and I finally got our visas after a week. we were issued single-entry visas.
I had it arranged by a travel agent since we have no extra time to do it. We’re both just regular employees and just provided all the requirements that are listed above. We also included the plane tickets and hotel reservation as additional documents since we booked a flight before we applied for a visa (although it is a very risky thing to do).
Don’t worry about the amount stated in the bank cert. because we didn’t have much but our applications were still approved. Will be spending the winter in Seoul. Yey!
Hi! My sister and I finally got our visas after a week. we were issued single-entry visas.
I had it arranged by a travel agent since we have no extra time to do it. We’re both just regular employees and just provided all the requirements that are listed above. We also included the plane tickets and hotel reservation as additional documents since we booked a flight before we applied for a visa (although it is a very risky thing to do).
Don’t worry about the amount stated in the bank cert. because we didn’t have much but our applications were still approved. Will be spending the winter in Seoul. Yey!
hi ms. betchay! tanong ko lang po sana kung ok lang na magpass ng invitation letter from a korean friend (student pa siya) na nakascan at print ko lang dito? including the passport? or kailangan ipamail nya dito? and ok lang ba kahit student palang siya? di naman nya ko isusupport, bibigyan lang ako ng letter? and pagdating sa itr or form 2316 pano kung di pa tapos tong year na to? di pa ko kasi pwede makakuha from my employer kasi di pa tapos ang year and then last year naman wala akong job. paano po kaya yun? please help. thank you po!
Hi there! I want to go for a tourist visa , to visit my fiancee who’s a US army assigned there. He’s visa is still not with him so Ill apply on my own. Is there any agency where you could refer to me, so I’ll not to worry much of all the needed documentations.thane much
Hi there! I want to go for a tourist visa , to visit my fiancee who’s a US army assigned there. He’s visa is still not with him so Ill apply on my own. Is there any agency where you could refer to me, so I’ll not to worry much of all the needed documentations.thane much
HI ms.bethcay,
im leaving to SK on feb ’12. Self emplyed po ako and I do events and promotions here in the phils, and we do not have any payslips or ITR since cash kme binabayaran. I wanted to use my business reg pero kc po 2010 pa and i dont have itr kc po i decided to close the business last july. so ok na po ba un kahit walang itr? or planning of parents support since dad ko is a seaman and wala ring itr. kakatakot baka ma deny po ako. any suggestion po? thank you.
HI ms.bethcay,
im leaving to SK on feb ’12. Self emplyed po ako and I do events and promotions here in the phils, and we do not have any payslips or ITR since cash kme binabayaran. I wanted to use my business reg pero kc po 2010 pa and i dont have itr kc po i decided to close the business last july. so ok na po ba un kahit walang itr? or planning of parents support since dad ko is a seaman and wala ring itr. kakatakot baka ma deny po ako. any suggestion po? thank you.
Hello miss.Betchay 6times na akong pabalik balik sa Korea since 2001 last visit ko May last year ngayon plan ko na bumalik ulit nxt month ask ko lang kung pwedi na akong mag apply ng multiple visa?Thank in advanve sa reply nyo.
Hello miss.Betchay 6times na akong pabalik balik sa Korea since 2001 last visit ko May last year ngayon plan ko na bumalik ulit nxt month ask ko lang kung pwedi na akong mag apply ng multiple visa?Thank in advanve sa reply nyo.
ms betchay,
kagagaling lang namin sa seoul nito huling linggo (Dec. 2011), gusto uli sana namin bumalik sa darating na april 2012, pwede ba uli kami mag-apply ng visa kahit wala pa six months? may restrictions ba sila sa pagkuha ng visa na after six months o sa mga na-denied lang yon?
thanks, danfer
Hi Dante! Oo naman, pwede na kayo mag-apply kahit walang six months kasi nabigyan kayo ng visa. Yung six months na re-application ng visa ay para lang sa mga na-deny.
ms betchay,
kagagaling lang namin sa seoul nito huling linggo (Dec. 2011), gusto uli sana namin bumalik sa darating na april 2012, pwede ba uli kami mag-apply ng visa kahit wala pa six months? may restrictions ba sila sa pagkuha ng visa na after six months o sa mga na-denied lang yon?
thanks, danfer
hi po.. i really want to go to korea this summer since my boyfriend wants me to go there.. i just want to ask if an invitation letter will be a great help for my visa to be approved..thanks po.. 🙂
hi po.. i really want to go to korea this summer since my boyfriend wants me to go there.. i just want to ask if an invitation letter will be a great help for my visa to be approved..thanks po.. 🙂
Me and my girlfriend applied for a visa a week ago. Today I found out from our travel agent that she got denied. Tomorrow, I’ll find out about my fate. Ah well, might as well i-deny na rin lang nila ako. Do they expect me to without my girlfriend?
This really sucks. We bought the tickets and everything already. Bad day is bad.
hi miss betchay.. please help me.. i planning to go in korea next year. my sister in law to be(kase ndi pa kme kasal nang kapatid nya although may anak na kme in short where living in together) is residing in korea because she is married a korean citizen. the question is pwede nya ba ko padalan nang invitation as tourist kahit hindi kme same nang surname?
is it possible that she invite me as a friend? im ofw and i still have a valid visa for iraq until feb.2012 but it is only paper not a stamp on passport. can i show that to consul so they will approve me or just keep it with me. please reply i badly need your help. thank u!
hi dheng! her husband (who is the korean citizen) can send you an invitation… your sister-in-law to be can’t invite you if she isn’t a korean citizen yet… since iraq is not an OECD member country, your visa there doesn’t mean anything… you’ll have to apply as a tourist with the documents they require… the Korean Embassy is very strict with documents so please go there with all the papers you need
Goodmorning ms betchay.
I have a question. Can there be other way for me to get to SK?
I was offered a job as a persnal secretry analyst of a doctor in Ulsan. Thry tried procrssing fr my working visa but it was too hard as I have not graduated frm college nd have only one working experience. Theyve also tried the e-9( non professionl working visa but there were. Lot of things needed to be done and a requirment must be cmpleted by the hospital’s bosses. This was too hard because she is only employing me personally. I applied for a tourist visa but it was denied. Idk exctl why bt mybe bec the reason in the invitation was for an interview for a job*it was novredribboned. Is there.any other way that i u know bec. Im afraid that my employer would have the chabge of heart if I wait for another 6months. Thank you very much. Nomu kamsahamnida!
Hi Nami! I really can’t think of any other way except for you to marry a Korean, but I wouldn’t advise you to do this just to be able to come here.
i have korean bf po but we’re a fresh couple and we’re not in the stage of marrying. I dont want t5o marry him just for the reason Visa Approval. My cousin is a korean citizen now but he could not invite me because he was banned for 2 yrs to invite as his younger sister was caught working earlier this year with only a tourist visa. He mentioned having my passport lost so I could reapply for a paasport, thus clearing the endpage where the Korean Embassy has stamped. but i think the embassy itself has a track of records ryt? and again, with my visa denial, what could probably be the reason? is it because the intention of visit does not comply with the nature of visa or because of my age, im only 19 btw. one thing that could be, is i couldnt present an ITR as it was only filed last month and they needed a year old one? i really want this job but im really frettingmy employer would change her mind. Thank you for replying Ms betchay.
Goodmorning ms betchay.
I have a question. Can there be other way for me to get to SK?
I was offered a job as a persnal secretry analyst of a doctor in Ulsan. Thry tried procrssing fr my working visa but it was too hard as I have not graduated frm college nd have only one working experience. Theyve also tried the e-9( non professionl working visa but there were. Lot of things needed to be done and a requirment must be cmpleted by the hospital’s bosses. This was too hard because she is only employing me personally. I applied for a tourist visa but it was denied. Idk exctl why bt mybe bec the reason in the invitation was for an interview for a job*it was novredribboned. Is there.any other way that i u know bec. Im afraid that my employer would have the chabge of heart if I wait for another 6months. Thank you very much. Nomu kamsahamnida!
Hi Nami! I really can’t think of any other way except for you to marry a Korean, but I wouldn’t advise you to do this just to be able to come here.
i have korean bf po but we’re a fresh couple and we’re not in the stage of marrying. I dont want t5o marry him just for the reason Visa Approval. My cousin is a korean citizen now but he could not invite me because he was banned for 2 yrs to invite as his younger sister was caught working earlier this year with only a tourist visa. He mentioned having my passport lost so I could reapply for a paasport, thus clearing the endpage where the Korean Embassy has stamped. but i think the embassy itself has a track of records ryt? and again, with my visa denial, what could probably be the reason? is it because the intention of visit does not comply with the nature of visa or because of my age, im only 19 btw. one thing that could be, is i couldnt present an ITR as it was only filed last month and they needed a year old one? i really want this job but im really frettingmy employer would change her mind. Thank you for replying Ms betchay.
hi miss betchay,tlga po bng d nagbbgay ng extension sa mga tourist visa dto, kse ung gf ko nag apply kmi d sya binigyan,can we try kya sa incheon? pls reply 😉 thank you po
hi ferdinand! nagbibigay sila ng extension sa tourist visa (basta hindi lalagpas ng 90 days ang total stay) pero depende sa rason.
hi miss betchay,tlga po bng d nagbbgay ng extension sa mga tourist visa dto, kse ung gf ko nag apply kmi d sya binigyan,can we try kya sa incheon? pls reply 😉 thank you po
hi ferdinand! nagbibigay sila ng extension sa tourist visa (basta hindi lalagpas ng 90 days ang total stay) pero depende sa rason.
hello ms.betchay,
nandito ngayon ako sa Korea holding F3 visa,my husband(Norwegian) is holding D9,gusto sana nmin i invite yung nanay ko dto,kc i am pregnant and giving birth soon,gusto ko sna malaman yung mga need nya na requirements for applying her visit visa,bale yung husband ko mag ssponsor sknya..
thank you po and hope i can hear from you asap.. 🙂
hello ms.betchay,
nandito ngayon ako sa Korea holding F3 visa,my husband(Norwegian) is holding D9,gusto sana nmin i invite yung nanay ko dto,kc i am pregnant and giving birth soon,gusto ko sna malaman yung mga need nya na requirements for applying her visit visa,bale yung husband ko mag ssponsor sknya..
thank you po and hope i can hear from you asap.. 🙂
Ms Betchay,
hello po… I’m a licensed teacher po dito sa Pinas and I’m secretly married po to a Korean…I mean both our families dont know yet that we’re married…this coming April po,both of us agreed that I must go to Korea kahit Tourist Visa lang yung kukunin ko…however, I have questions regarding this bank certificate…do i need to have a passbook po ba talaga for this? It’s my 1st year in teaching pa lang po and also my first time to go abroad if I’ll be granted the approval from the Embassy. would it be ok if he will issue me with an invitation letter instead?let’s just say that he is still a student po dun…so, his father is willing to provide for an invitation letter for me. thanks po…im hoping for a response po…Merry Christmas and advance Happy New Year… ^^
Hello Madam..
we will be in Busan, on Feb. 16 to 20of 2012, we have our tickets but wala pang accommodation, baka po may alam kayong suggestion mostly na nabasa ko sa mga entries dito eh Seoul ang topic, how about Busan sana po may idea kayo first time traveller kami to Korea 🙂
Hi Sheila!
You may wanna try to check this out: http://www.zenbackpackers.com
http://www.bluebackpackers.com
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Hello Madam..
we will be in Busan, on Feb. 16 to 20of 2012, we have our tickets but wala pang accommodation, baka po may alam kayong suggestion mostly na nabasa ko sa mga entries dito eh Seoul ang topic, how about Busan sana po may idea kayo first time traveller kami to Korea 🙂
Hi Sheila!
You may wanna try to check this out: http://www.zenbackpackers.com
http://www.bluebackpackers.com
http://marubee.com
hi!ask kulng po umuwi po ako pinas dis dec 14.ung huling sahod kupo sbi ng amo ko ippdala nya s account ko d2 s pinas til now wl prin lagi nya cnsb ippdl.pwede po b me bumalik s korea pra mkuha ung pera ko s dting amo ko.magtouris po ako.un reason ko to apply
tnx po!!!
hi!ask kulng po umuwi po ako pinas dis dec 14.ung huling sahod kupo sbi ng amo ko ippdala nya s account ko d2 s pinas til now wl prin lagi nya cnsb ippdl.pwede po b me bumalik s korea pra mkuha ung pera ko s dting amo ko.magtouris po ako.un reason ko to apply
tnx po!!!
hi po
me and my family are going to korea on last week of march 2012, i’ve already been there last april 2011. the difference with this coming trip po hindi na ako student i already graduated from college. I had a certificate from my school nung unang trip namin .but this time I have a job that will end this january so paano po yung requirements about dun sa employment certificate? kailangan po ba current employment yun? thank you
hi po
me and my family are going to korea on last week of march 2012, i’ve already been there last april 2011. the difference with this coming trip po hindi na ako student i already graduated from college. I had a certificate from my school nung unang trip namin .but this time I have a job that will end this january so paano po yung requirements about dun sa employment certificate? kailangan po ba current employment yun? thank you
hi.. i’m planning to visit korea this coming april. i’d like to ask if the korean embassy will approve my visa application because i don’t have a COE and if they will accept my papers from pag-ibig contract of housing loan? but i can have a bank certificate. how much is the minimum amount should i have in my account? my husband is now working in korean and that’s the reason why i visit korea, i will stay in his house provided by his company and i will give the details to korean embassy the complete address of his company. i will stay there for only 7days and we are planning to go back to the philippines together.. that’s the exit of my husband in korea because his contract is about to finished. thanks. please answer all my questions.
hi.. i’m planning to visit korea this coming april. i’d like to ask if the korean embassy will approve my visa application because i don’t have a COE and if they will accept my papers from pag-ibig contract of housing loan? but i can have a bank certificate. how much is the minimum amount should i have in my account? my husband is now working in korean and that’s the reason why i visit korea, i will stay in his house provided by his company and i will give the details to korean embassy the complete address of his company. i will stay there for only 7days and we are planning to go back to the philippines together.. that’s the exit of my husband in korea because his contract is about to finished. thanks. please answer all my questions.
gud pm po,,,,ask ko lng po kong meron tour lng n d n need pa ng visa to visit lng po kasi ang hirap po kasi kumuha ng visa ,,,,,kasi d b sila ng ofer ng tour visit ,,,,,salmat,,,wait ko po respose godbless
hi
me along with some family and friends are traveling to korea on march 17-22, 2012. how cold is it during that time? plus i am a government employee, do they ask additional requirements? like clearance or permits and the likes?
thanks
hi
me along with some family and friends are traveling to korea on march 17-22, 2012. how cold is it during that time? plus i am a government employee, do they ask additional requirements? like clearance or permits and the likes?
thanks
Hi,
I’m just quite confused. When I got the requirements for application of visa – they told me that I have to pay 1500 for tourist visa pero un nakalagay po sa blog nyo 59 days stay and below is just for free! saka ask ko lang po, how much is the safest money that you need to have in your personal bank certificate for you to get approved on visa? I’m planning to travel this March. Plane and hotels are booked, quite afraid for the visa application na baka ma-deny, cross fingers wag naman sana. Thanks!
Hi Mackie! Kung 60 days or more ay may bayad pero kung 59 days lang or less walang bayad. Walang safest money sa bank certificate kasi titingnan din nila kung magma-match sa suweldo mo.
Hi,
I’m just quite confused. When I got the requirements for application of visa – they told me that I have to pay 1500 for tourist visa pero un nakalagay po sa blog nyo 59 days stay and below is just for free! saka ask ko lang po, how much is the safest money that you need to have in your personal bank certificate for you to get approved on visa? I’m planning to travel this March. Plane and hotels are booked, quite afraid for the visa application na baka ma-deny, cross fingers wag naman sana. Thanks!
Hi Mackie! Kung 60 days or more ay may bayad pero kung 59 days lang or less walang bayad. Walang safest money sa bank certificate kasi titingnan din nila kung magma-match sa suweldo mo.
hi po. pwede po ba na ung employer sa ITR is different sa current employer ko?kakalipat ko lang po kc ng work. Thanx po..
hi everyone,im from bacolod but andito ako now sa manila kc kararating lg ng bf ko na korean.ask lang po ako if sino ang may nkakaalam ng any travel agency owned by a korean?kc sabi nya mas madali daw mgka intndhan pag korean and kakausapin nya.please help me..thanks
hi everyone,im from bacolod but andito ako now sa manila kc kararating lg ng bf ko na korean.ask lang po ako if sino ang may nkakaalam ng any travel agency owned by a korean?kc sabi nya mas madali daw mgka intndhan pag korean and kakausapin nya.please help me..thanks
hello po..ask ko lang po sana anong mga requirements ang kailangan ko, ganito po ung situation ko..ung husband ko po, contractor sa south korea.US citizen po sya,ang visa pong gamit nya is SOFA visa since na nagwowork pa rin sya sa base.nag padala po sya ng mga papers, nakastate po doon na accredited ako na makakuha ng SOFA status as a USFK invited contractor..ano ano po ba ang kailangan kong dalin pag punta ko sa embassy,sori po, first time ko po kasi..sana po matulungan nyo ako..God bless po and more power sa blog nyo..:-)
Hi Kyla! Hanapin ko lang later yung list of requirements na nakuha ng sister ko sa Korean Embassy. Naisantabi ko lang siya tapos post ko rito.
thanks ate betchay…wait ko po ung post nyo ha..sana po matulungan nyo me..more power po and God bless u always ^_^
ate betchay,psensya na po kayo sa kakulitan ko..umm, nahanap nyo na po ba ung list of requirements? pasensya na po talaga… thanks na rin po and God bless po 🙂
hi betchay,ask ko lng sau kung pede aq mag submit ng letter of appeal,nag apply aq ng c3 visa last week thru travel agency,pagbalik ng passport nmin ng fren ko tinatakan nla sa likod ng application received,denied nb iyon?gusto ko uli magpasa ng application dadagdagan ko ang isusubmit ko requirements diretso na sa embassy at isasama ko un letter of appeal ko,group tour kmi nauna lang kming dalawa ng fren ko,madami nang tatak ang passport nmin pero dto lng lahat sa asia ang napuntahan nmin,my isa kming visa na nung nagpunta kmi ng guanzhou china…..papansinin ba nla pa ang application ko o hinde na????balak ko isabay uli un mga papel ko sa 6 kong frens na nahuling mag apply ng visa,travel date nmin is on feb 10….
thank you,and kindly,please reply ka sa akin,khit oo o hinde lang ang sagot mo….madaming,madaming,madaming thank you sau…….
hi betchay,ask ko lng sau kung pede aq mag submit ng letter of appeal,nag apply aq ng c3 visa last week thru travel agency,pagbalik ng passport nmin ng fren ko tinatakan nla sa likod ng application received,denied nb iyon?gusto ko uli magpasa ng application dadagdagan ko ang isusubmit ko requirements diretso na sa embassy at isasama ko un letter of appeal ko,group tour kmi nauna lang kming dalawa ng fren ko,madami nang tatak ang passport nmin pero dto lng lahat sa asia ang napuntahan nmin,my isa kming visa na nung nagpunta kmi ng guanzhou china…..papansinin ba nla pa ang application ko o hinde na????balak ko isabay uli un mga papel ko sa 6 kong frens na nahuling mag apply ng visa,travel date nmin is on feb 10….
thank you,and kindly,please reply ka sa akin,khit oo o hinde lang ang sagot mo….madaming,madaming,madaming thank you sau…….
hi betchay,ask ko lng sau kung pede aq mag submit ng letter of appeal,nag apply aq ng c3 visa last week thru travel agency,pagbalik ng passport nmin ng fren ko tinatakan nla sa likod ng application received,denied nb iyon?gusto ko uli magpasa ng application dadagdagan ko ang isusubmit ko requirements diretso na sa embassy at isasama ko un letter of appeal ko,group tour kmi nauna lang kming dalawa ng fren ko,madami nang tatak ang passport nmin pero dto lng lahat sa asia ang napuntahan nmin,my isa kming visa na nung nagpunta kmi ng guanzhou china…..papansinin ba nla pa ang application ko o hinde na????balak ko isabay uli un mga papel ko sa 6 kong frens na nahuling mag apply ng visa,travel date nmin is on feb 10….
thank you,and kindly,please reply ka sa akin,khit oo o hinde lang ang sagot mo….madaming,madaming,madaming thank you sau…….
Hi Miel,
Id like to check lang kung natuloy kayo nung Feb 10? Hmm kami din na DENIED eh requirements received lang ang nakalagay sa last page of our passport group tour din kami ng mga firends ko and all of us Single may naka atttache na paper reasons why we denied ang naka check mark na reason eh FAILED TO PROVE ECONOMIC and FAMILY TIES in home country.. We are so dis appointed and truLy sad sa saturday na ang alis namen ganito pala yung feeling ng na deny hehe ang hirap maka moveon to think na we provided the complete requirements wala nga lang kaming mga certificate of properties or Land Title but we had 200K on our bank accounts, hindi pa kaya sapat yun para mag tour sa kanila.. and also dami na din tatak ng passports namen lastyear naka 4 asian countries kami na every 3 months kami nag ta travel, ive been also to dubai may visa din dun di ako nag ka problem, nag beijing kami last november lang may visa din dun approved naman, and yung isa kong friend naka ilang balik na sa Costa Rica, nakakinis talaga sayang ang promo ticket ni Cebpac 🙁
sensha na sobrang nobela ng comment ko nakaka upset lang kasi.
Hi Sheila,
Your Dubai Visa was for working or tourist? If that was for working, im sure thats the reason why you were declined to get a SK visa. It happened to me before nung nag apply ako sa canada here in Manila and i was declined. Sabi sa akin ng travel agency, dapat di ko pinakita yung may dubai working visa na passport ko. Kasi they’ll think that once you arrive sa country nila, u’ll apply for a job, which is ayun ang isa sa mga iniiwasan ng mga embassies thats why nanghihingi sila d2 ng COE including ITR. I was approved for a SK visa kasi I’ve been working for 5 years na and i passed the 3 main requirements nila – ITR, COE and Bank Certificate.
Thanks!
hi betchay,ask ko lng sau kung pede aq mag submit ng letter of appeal,nag apply aq ng c3 visa last week thru travel agency,pagbalik ng passport nmin ng fren ko tinatakan nla sa likod ng application received,denied nb iyon?gusto ko uli magpasa ng application dadagdagan ko ang isusubmit ko requirements diretso na sa embassy at isasama ko un letter of appeal ko,group tour kmi nauna lang kming dalawa ng fren ko,madami nang tatak ang passport nmin pero dto lng lahat sa asia ang napuntahan nmin,my isa kming visa na nung nagpunta kmi ng guanzhou china…..papansinin ba nla pa ang application ko o hinde na????balak ko isabay uli un mga papel ko sa 6 kong frens na nahuling mag apply ng visa,travel date nmin is on feb 10….
thank you,and kindly,please reply ka sa akin,khit oo o hinde lang ang sagot mo….madaming,madaming,madaming thank you sau…….
Hi Miel,
Id like to check lang kung natuloy kayo nung Feb 10? Hmm kami din na DENIED eh requirements received lang ang nakalagay sa last page of our passport group tour din kami ng mga firends ko and all of us Single may naka atttache na paper reasons why we denied ang naka check mark na reason eh FAILED TO PROVE ECONOMIC and FAMILY TIES in home country.. We are so dis appointed and truLy sad sa saturday na ang alis namen ganito pala yung feeling ng na deny hehe ang hirap maka moveon to think na we provided the complete requirements wala nga lang kaming mga certificate of properties or Land Title but we had 200K on our bank accounts, hindi pa kaya sapat yun para mag tour sa kanila.. and also dami na din tatak ng passports namen lastyear naka 4 asian countries kami na every 3 months kami nag ta travel, ive been also to dubai may visa din dun di ako nag ka problem, nag beijing kami last november lang may visa din dun approved naman, and yung isa kong friend naka ilang balik na sa Costa Rica, nakakinis talaga sayang ang promo ticket ni Cebpac 🙁
sensha na sobrang nobela ng comment ko nakaka upset lang kasi.
Hi Sheila,
Your Dubai Visa was for working or tourist? If that was for working, im sure thats the reason why you were declined to get a SK visa. It happened to me before nung nag apply ako sa canada here in Manila and i was declined. Sabi sa akin ng travel agency, dapat di ko pinakita yung may dubai working visa na passport ko. Kasi they’ll think that once you arrive sa country nila, u’ll apply for a job, which is ayun ang isa sa mga iniiwasan ng mga embassies thats why nanghihingi sila d2 ng COE including ITR. I was approved for a SK visa kasi I’ve been working for 5 years na and i passed the 3 main requirements nila – ITR, COE and Bank Certificate.
Thanks!
Hi Carlos. My friends and I will apply for a visa tomorrow. i’d like to inquire about the following:
1. if kelangan ba exact address ng Korean Embassy ang nakalagay sa bank certificate? kc yung sakin ang nakalagay is Korean Embassy, Makati Philippines (which is mali kc d ba Taguig dapat).
2. Ng-veverify ba ang embassy sa bank? (kc d ba my bank secrecy law).
3. nabasa ko na pag professional, pwede mo isama prc id. ang question ko is sino ba mgdedetermine kung ano ang ibbgay na visa? kc pag professional, they can issue a multiple entry visa.
Thank you
Multiple entry if you apply for a multiple entry.
Hi ms betchay.,ask ko lng if kailangan ba talaga ng personal appearance when applying for sk visa?or pwede lng young thru travel agency nlng.?
Hi bing! Nope, no need for a personal appearance. Pwede mag-apply kahit through travel agency.
hello po..meron po ba kayo marerecommend na travel agency kung san ako pwede mag’apply ng visa?
Hi ms betchay.,ask ko lng if kailangan ba talaga ng personal appearance when applying for sk visa?or pwede lng young thru travel agency nlng.?
Hi bing! Nope, no need for a personal appearance. Pwede mag-apply kahit through travel agency.
hello po..meron po ba kayo marerecommend na travel agency kung san ako pwede mag’apply ng visa?
dear madam, pki sketch nmn po skin kung ano bus po sasakyan ko ppunta s korean embassy at kung saan po ako baba d2 po ako manggaling sa alabang mag apply po kc ako ng tourist visa. tnx po i need ur responsed & please send my email address, thank you so much GOD BLESS ALWAYS.
hi ms betchay
my mom, sister and her boyfriend have plan of visiting me here this April to visit me here because i just gave birth last august..i know that we have to prepare an invitation letter.. Ano po bang dapat ilagay sa invitation letter, CAn you send me po a sample of invitation letter…My mom is a govt employee and my sister is a teacher and her boyfriend is a businessman…thanks po…
hi ms betchay
my mom, sister and her boyfriend have plan of visiting me here this April to visit me here because i just gave birth last august..i know that we have to prepare an invitation letter.. Ano po bang dapat ilagay sa invitation letter, CAn you send me po a sample of invitation letter…My mom is a govt employee and my sister is a teacher and her boyfriend is a businessman…thanks po…
Hi Ms. Betchay. I’ve been reading your blog for sometime now. I am planning to visit Korea this March to watch a concert and stay there for only 3 to 4 days. I am just afraid that they might deny my visa application.
Here is the situation:
I started working this July 2011 for a multinational bank (first job). (It even has a branch in Korea.) I already got my certificate of employment but no ITR yet since HR said that they will release it third week of Feb. I plan to apply early Feb.
I have been to Korea twice (Feb 2011 and 2003) and Japan (2008). I have been to different countries in Asia like SG, HK, TW, Thailand and China from 2003 to 2011. These were all funded by my parents.
As for the bank certificate, I have more than 100,000 pesos in investments. Do you think this will suffice for the personal bank certificate requirement?
Would it be a good idea to just put my parents as the ones who will fund my Korea trip for 2012 and attach their bank certificates and ITRs together with my documents (bank cert and COE)?
What are my chances of getting denied/ getting approved?
I know that you are not from the Korean embassy but I just want to know your opinion regarding my situation. Thank you very much! 🙂
Hi Aub! Since this will not be your first time to come to Korea, you’ll have better chances of having your application approved. Don’t worry much. Just tell them your real purpose and complete all the documents they require.
Hi Ms. Betchay. I’ve been reading your blog for sometime now. I am planning to visit Korea this March to watch a concert and stay there for only 3 to 4 days. I am just afraid that they might deny my visa application.
Here is the situation:
I started working this July 2011 for a multinational bank (first job). (It even has a branch in Korea.) I already got my certificate of employment but no ITR yet since HR said that they will release it third week of Feb. I plan to apply early Feb.
I have been to Korea twice (Feb 2011 and 2003) and Japan (2008). I have been to different countries in Asia like SG, HK, TW, Thailand and China from 2003 to 2011. These were all funded by my parents.
As for the bank certificate, I have more than 100,000 pesos in investments. Do you think this will suffice for the personal bank certificate requirement?
Would it be a good idea to just put my parents as the ones who will fund my Korea trip for 2012 and attach their bank certificates and ITRs together with my documents (bank cert and COE)?
What are my chances of getting denied/ getting approved?
I know that you are not from the Korean embassy but I just want to know your opinion regarding my situation. Thank you very much! 🙂
Hi Aub! Since this will not be your first time to come to Korea, you’ll have better chances of having your application approved. Don’t worry much. Just tell them your real purpose and complete all the documents they require.
Hi Ms. Bechay,
How long will it take for the visa processing we will be leaving on Feb. 18 but until now we haven’t apply for visa., my sister had a hard time to produce the showmoney of 100K+ is it a requirement that you really need bank cert with that amount, right now she only have 67K, and is it true that ITR is very important on the requiremnets? your reply is much appreciated.
Thank you and more power
There is no definite show money. One can have 25,000 pesos in the bank and still get a visa. What’s more important is for her to be able to show that she has strong ties in the Philippines, i.e. a stable job or a business. ITR is a required document but if you don’t have it, you could substitute with a land title, stock certificate or anything else that would prove your capacity to travel. However, it would be better to have an ITR. You should apply for a visa now as it would sometimes take them 7 to 15 days depending on the number of applicants they have to process.
Thank you Ms. Betchay appreciate it 🙂
and also may i ask what is the best spot in Busan?
Hi Ms. Bechay,
How long will it take for the visa processing we will be leaving on Feb. 18 but until now we haven’t apply for visa., my sister had a hard time to produce the showmoney of 100K+ is it a requirement that you really need bank cert with that amount, right now she only have 67K, and is it true that ITR is very important on the requiremnets? your reply is much appreciated.
Thank you and more power
There is no definite show money. One can have 25,000 pesos in the bank and still get a visa. What’s more important is for her to be able to show that she has strong ties in the Philippines, i.e. a stable job or a business. ITR is a required document but if you don’t have it, you could substitute with a land title, stock certificate or anything else that would prove your capacity to travel. However, it would be better to have an ITR. You should apply for a visa now as it would sometimes take them 7 to 15 days depending on the number of applicants they have to process.
Thank you Ms. Betchay appreciate it 🙂
and also may i ask what is the best spot in Busan?
im 17 mahirap ba makakuha ng visa pag 17 lang?? student kc at pde ba magtravel along pag 17?? thanks..
im 17 mahirap ba makakuha ng visa pag 17 lang?? student kc at pde ba magtravel along pag 17?? thanks..
Hello Betchay! Your website is very informative. I am a US permanent resident with Philippine passport. I am planning to visit korea this April 2012 for 5 days. My ticket is San Francisco-Seoul-Manila and return ticket manila-seoul-sf. The lady from the Korean consulate in San Francisco told me I dont need to apply for visa. Their website and other website says I need to apply. This is confusing.
You don’t need to apply for a visa as long as you don’t intend to stay for more than 30 days and that you have a US green card ;p
hi po. US citizens lang po ba ang exempted sa visa if they don’t intend to stay in korea for more than 30 days?kc i plan to visit korea for a week or two lang. Thanx much po..
Hello Betchay! Your website is very informative. I am a US permanent resident with Philippine passport. I am planning to visit korea this April 2012 for 5 days. My ticket is San Francisco-Seoul-Manila and return ticket manila-seoul-sf. The lady from the Korean consulate in San Francisco told me I dont need to apply for visa. Their website and other website says I need to apply. This is confusing.
You don’t need to apply for a visa as long as you don’t intend to stay for more than 30 days and that you have a US green card ;p
hi po. US citizens lang po ba ang exempted sa visa if they don’t intend to stay in korea for more than 30 days?kc i plan to visit korea for a week or two lang. Thanx much po..
hello..ask ko lng po if ano req. tourist visa if allotment holder lng at wlang work.. pero my ipon nman..tnx..
Hi pholl! Kung wala kang Certificate of Employment, pwede yung ibang proof ng financial ability gaya ng land title, stock certificates, etc.
hello..ask ko lng po if ano req. tourist visa if allotment holder lng at wlang work.. pero my ipon nman..tnx..
Hi pholl! Kung wala kang Certificate of Employment, pwede yung ibang proof ng financial ability gaya ng land title, stock certificates, etc.
Got my Visa this afternoon. Will be there in March with my sister.
I hope to see Ms. Betchay there.
Wow! Give me a call ;p
Yes Ma’am.
This blog is very helpful in our application.
ms. bechay good day po sa inyo! 🙂 ms. bechay plano ko po sana kumuha ng tourist visa for korea… student po ako right now… my fiancee po is a foreigner who is teaching english there in korea… meron po ba akong chance na makakuha ng tourist visa? sa totoo lng po i am 2 months pregnant and we really need to be together… plan po namin na sana this march makakuha ako ng visa…
Got my Visa this afternoon. Will be there in March with my sister.
I hope to see Ms. Betchay there.
Wow! Give me a call ;p
Yes Ma’am.
This blog is very helpful in our application.
ms. bechay good day po sa inyo! 🙂 ms. bechay plano ko po sana kumuha ng tourist visa for korea… student po ako right now… my fiancee po is a foreigner who is teaching english there in korea… meron po ba akong chance na makakuha ng tourist visa? sa totoo lng po i am 2 months pregnant and we really need to be together… plan po namin na sana this march makakuha ako ng visa…
Hi krys! If you’re still a student, then you need submit the documents required by the Korean Embassy. Please scroll down for the requirements for students.
ms bechay salamat po sa reply nyo… 🙂 pano po pag walang passport ang parents ko….. meron po bang ibang option for me to get a visa?
Hi Krys! Very specific ang embassy sa documents. Noong nag-apply ang mga ate ko last year, akala ko pwede na ang copy ng Korean ID ko pero hindi pala. Kailangan daw passport dahil passport ang nasa requirement. So ang ginawa ko nag-apply ako ng passport. Nang makuha ko passport ko, kinopya ko yung first page at pinadala ko sa sisters ko.
hello maam, wala pa po kasi akong work then wala pa ako bank account so pwd po ba sa sister ko ung gagamitin ko? ang ate at bf ko kasi ang gagastos sa lahat po.. mag grad po plng kasi ako this march…. thank u po sa pag reply….GBU.
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You can present an affidavit of support stating that your sister will finance the trip.
ms betchay sorry makulit ako….. pwede po ba passport ng fiancee ko at iba pang papers nya?
Hi Krys! Sorry makulit din ako eh. Very specific kasi ang Embassy sa mga requirements nila. Mas mabuti na pumunta ka dun dala ang dokumento na meron ka. Kung hindi pwede ang passport ng fiance mo, hindi nila tatanggapin ang application mo.
hi po! 🙂 ms betchay pumunta po ang bf ko sa immigration sa cheongju..sabi po nla impossible na daw na magbigay sila ng tourist visa sa mga pinoy… sabi po ng fiancee ko strikto na dw cla dahil sa mga pinoy na nag TNT doon… pano po yan ms betchay, meaning po ba nyan na deny ka na tlaga pag pinoy ka? 🙁
Nah. Nagbibigay pa rin sila ng visa sa mga pinoy. Ang dami pa ngang magtu-tour o… ;p
Basta may mga documents ka, apply ka lang. Yung 59 days eh libre so walang mawawala sa ‘yo… kung na-deny ka eh di apply uli after six months.
ms.betchay magandang araw po inaayos ko po kc mga requiments ko ngayon lahat po in a legal way dahil ayw ko pong madeny ng embassy my work po ako kaso hindi ma speify ung mga documents na tinatangap ng embassy for clear lang po
-ung sa bank account po wala namn specific amount db?
-Sa employment cert po hindi ko po maintindihan eh pwd nyo po ba ako bigyan ng sample kc nabigay lang po sakin eh ung normal na cert lang na naka indicate po don kung magkano sahod ko aday. and my partime din po ako pwd ko po ba gamitin din ung imbis na cert eh mga pictures ang poprovide ko na katunayan my partime job ako model po kc ako
-itr namn po ung cert na naka attach po ba don dapat naka specify ung every month na sahod mo or pwd total nalang? salamat po
Hi Christine! Walang specific amount yung bank account. Yung employment certificate, dapat nandun ang position mo, date na employed ka at suweldo mo. Kailangan din kumpleto ang info about the company na pinagtatrabahuhan mo. Specific ang embassy na certificate of employment ang kailangan, so dapat yun ang ibibigay mo. Yung sa ITR, ipa-file sa BIR at total annual income ang nakalagay dun.
thank u ms.betchay ur reply is very helpfull
hello betchay, totoo ba na pag wala work ang kapatid na iinvite mo eh dika na bigyan ng visa? pls paki update mga bagong requiremennts sa korean embassy..
HI Mari! Oo, kinuwento ni Cong. Jasmine noong huli namin siyang nakita (December 30th) na ganun nga daw kailangan na may work ang kapatid na ini-invite. Ask ko pa siya paano kung walang work pero may pera? Sabi niya kailangan maipakita na ang pera ay sourced mula sa ibang bansa at hindi galing sa Korea. Gaya ng kung walang work pero may paupahan, kailangan magpakita ng proof sa paupahan.
hi Ms. betchay, about paupahan like my other house here may naka upa.kelangan ba ung galing sa lawyer or ok na lang yung galing sa barangay na agreement and terms? thanks po. pwede ko din ba ito madagdag sa papers ko sa pag apply ng visa with my business permit and DTI?
thanks po.hope u cn reply me soonest 🙂
hi po. mam betchay ask ko lang po kung ano ano kailangan ko papers na ihanda kasi po yung husband ko gusto niya ako bumisita sa kanya sa korea US military po siya at duon po siya ngayon naka base sa korea pls,,, naman po reply po kayo salamat po…
Hi Dianne! Eto requirements:
Tourist 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
9. Photocopy of NSO Marriage Certificate
10. Photocopy of USFK Form 166
11. Photocopy of CFO Certificate
â– Processing Time: 3 working days (for those who have visas of OECD member countries)
5 working days (for those who do not have visas of OECD member
countries)
â– Visa Fee: 59 days (or less) stay in Korea — GRATIS
60 to 90 days stay in Korea — PHP1,350.00
Hello! I’m planning to travel to Korea this coming August. Student pa lang po ako and it will be my first time to travel outside the country. My problem is that my parent’s do not have a passport yet.. so do I have to get them a passport just so I can apply for a visa? Ako po kasi meron na, kaka-apply lang. Matagal pa naman po yung trip ko so if ever kaya naman po ata magpagawa sila.. nanghihinayang lang po ako kung para lang sa purpose na yun. Kahit po sa single entry visa kailangan pa rin ba yun? Thanks! 🙂
Hello! I’m planning to travel to Korea this coming August. Student pa lang po ako and it will be my first time to travel outside the country. My problem is that my parent’s do not have a passport yet.. so do I have to get them a passport just so I can apply for a visa? Ako po kasi meron na, kaka-apply lang. Matagal pa naman po yung trip ko so if ever kaya naman po ata magpagawa sila.. nanghihinayang lang po ako kung para lang sa purpose na yun. Kahit po sa single entry visa kailangan pa rin ba yun? Thanks! 🙂
hi hello, im analyn olesco my husband is working in south korea almost 2 yrs. gusto ko sana pumunta dun mag visit sa kanya para hindi na cya ang uuwi.ano mga requirements at magkano ang magagastos
tnx
lyn
Hi Analyn! Ano ang visa ng asawa mo sa Korea?
hi hello, im analyn olesco my husband is working in south korea almost 2 yrs. gusto ko sana pumunta dun mag visit sa kanya para hindi na cya ang uuwi.ano mga requirements at magkano ang magagastos
tnx
lyn
Hi Analyn! Ano ang visa ng asawa mo sa Korea?
Hi Ms. Betchay, yung sa application form po for Korean VISA nagtatanong sila ng address in Korea or guarantor. Does it mean na we have to book a hotel first? Kasi wala din kaming kilala sa Korea, ang plan kasi namin is to look for a hotel upon arrival in the country.
Kung ang travel pala namin ay sa November pa, pwede ba mag apply anytime? Or dapat one or two months before? Thanks a lot.
Hi Ms. Betchay, yung sa application form po for Korean VISA nagtatanong sila ng address in Korea or guarantor. Does it mean na we have to book a hotel first? Kasi wala din kaming kilala sa Korea, ang plan kasi namin is to look for a hotel upon arrival in the country.
Kung ang travel pala namin ay sa November pa, pwede ba mag apply anytime? Or dapat one or two months before? Thanks a lot.
have a nice maam betchay! ask ko lng po mag torist po sana ko sa SK pra bisitahin ang fiance ko at para makita n rin ang kagandahan ng korea, ilang days po ba ang process ng pag kuha sa application visa? maam betchay bank certificate lng po ang requirements ko pero fiance ko nmn po mag suport skin s korea, wl po kc ako ibang document maliban s passport…at ilang days po ba ang 1st entry tourist visa? please po maam i need ur responsed GOD BLEES
have a nice maam betchay! ask ko lng po mag torist po sana ko sa SK pra bisitahin ang fiance ko at para makita n rin ang kagandahan ng korea, ilang days po ba ang process ng pag kuha sa application visa? maam betchay bank certificate lng po ang requirements ko pero fiance ko nmn po mag suport skin s korea, wl po kc ako ibang document maliban s passport…at ilang days po ba ang 1st entry tourist visa? please po maam i need ur responsed GOD BLEES
Hi angel! One week ang pagkuha ng visa pero minsan mahaba-haba depende sa dami ng ginagawa nila. Kailangan mo na kumpletuhin ang dokumento mo kasi kailangan patunayan na babalik ka ng Pilipinas.
ma’am betchay kailangan ko po ba ng invitation letter ng fiance ko or any docoments po na manggaling sa kanya? 1 month po sana ako mag tourist sa SK para sabay na po kami uuwi, ma’am please help me no po ba kailangan ko pa docoments para ma proved n uuwi din nmn po tlg ako? many thanks po ma’am for ur responsed, mbuhay po kyo GOD BLESS ALWAYS
gud day.. Guys may i ask if der are lots tourist spots in SK? Can u name some? Thanks po.. 🙂
gud day.. Guys may i ask if der are lots tourist spots in SK? Can u name some? Thanks po.. 🙂
hi ms. betchay, just like to know if filipinos working and staying in Japan are exempted sa visa or do i still need to apply and submit certain requirements? Im working here in Japan for more than a year now and yun bf ko is in US military na naka-base sa SK, Id like to visit him sana for few days. thank you for your reply.. 🙂
Hello poh Ateh Betchay
This is my first attempt to apply for a visa maam and I have never travelled before to other countries. I am from Cebu so nakisuyo ako sa friend ko in Manila to be my proxy. But according to http://embassy_philippines.mofat.go.kr/english/as/embassy_philippines/main/index.jsp
Applicants, especially First Time travelers, are advised to personally claim their visas. An interview with the Consul may be required before the result of the application is given.
There are also rumours that only a relative can become my proxy in applying at Manila.
Please HELP please please please 😀
Hi Katrina! You can use a travel agent even if you’re a first time traveler. But if you worry about it, then just go to the Embassy and apply personally. If you use a proxy and they require that you come personally, then they would tell your proxy.
Hello poh Ateh Betchay
This is my first attempt to apply for a visa maam and I have never travelled before to other countries. I am from Cebu so nakisuyo ako sa friend ko in Manila to be my proxy. But according to http://embassy_philippines.mofat.go.kr/english/as/embassy_philippines/main/index.jsp
Applicants, especially First Time travelers, are advised to personally claim their visas. An interview with the Consul may be required before the result of the application is given.
There are also rumours that only a relative can become my proxy in applying at Manila.
Please HELP please please please 😀
Hi Katrina! You can use a travel agent even if you’re a first time traveler. But if you worry about it, then just go to the Embassy and apply personally. If you use a proxy and they require that you come personally, then they would tell your proxy.
Hi Everyone!
just want to share to u guys some info about s.korea, actually ang dami ko kasing nabasa comments ng iba w/c i think not true naman, actually galing kami ng seoul ng sister ko last november 2011 ito yung mga requirements na pinasa ko:
– COE orig copy (stating my tenure, position and salary and actually wala siyang Telephone Number so i dont think pag walang tel number ang COE mo eh denied ka na well opinion ko lang naman yun)
– BANK CERTIFICATE ( Chinabank 26K lang ang laman ng account ko so again its not true na dapat u have 100k para ma approve ka may kakilala ako 1.3M nadenied pa siya)
– ITR (year 2010)
– Passport and Picture (mga bansang napuntahan ko: SG, HK, Malaysia, Taiwan Visa)
– Nagpasa rin ako ng DTI/SEC of my company but the consul returned it to me i dont know why so i asked the lady guard bakit binalik yung dti/sec ko sabi nia kasi kumpleto na ata yung mga pinasa mo kaya no need na.
– Ng tinawag na yung number ko to pass all the requirements it took me only 3mins that’s it wala namang sinabi yung counsul and i noticed wala naman silang masyadong interview lalo na kug tourist visa lang naman.
– My sister have a JAPAN Visa kaya in just 3 days she already got her Korea Visa while me 5 days ang hinintay ko then i got my visa too.
– and for the expenses 4days kami sa SK lahat lahat including fares, acomodation, foods and SHOPPING GALORE!!! we only spend 30K dalawa na kami ng sister ko yun ha. Actually Budget traveller talaga kami we did some research before na kakuha pa nga kami ng KOREA PASS worth 20,000won dahil sa mga research namin.
sa mga first time magtratarvel sa SK we can help u we know a great place to stay at super bait pa ng owner and he speak English fluently.
-xoxo-
Thank you! Very particular talaga sa Korean Embassy tungkol sa mga dokumento. Ayaw nila ng sobra at ayaw din ng kulang.
Wow envy you Ms. Theresa 🙁
kami na denied kahapon lang..
binigay naman namen lahat ng requirements. ang reason was
Failed to prove economic and family ties in the home country.
hindi ko alam what’s the meaning of that pina pa explain ko sa kanya di naman masagot ng direcho nung Koreano.
Inisip nalang namen na Single kami baka daw mag TNT 3years na kami ng mga officemates sa work and we love our job nasa travel agency kami, yung sister ko 7years na sa work nya, nakakinis talaga sila trip trip lang ata or eniminimaynimu ang pag approve nila ng visa eh. or siguro business owner po kayo, pero ang simpleng empleyado like us na gusto lang ma experience ang winter nila eh di nila inaallow.. (sour graping mode)
Hi Ms. Theresa,
We are so lucky enough that our visa is also granted. i would like to ask regarding your budget itinerary. We are going this April. Thank you
Ms. Theresa, hi po! me and my parents are going to SK next year spring 4 days lang. kaso wala naman pong trabaho ang parents ko, wala din po silang itr. Bank certificate lang po ang meron sila, makakapasa kaya sila? Ako kumpleto sa documents kasi nag wowork naman ako. Worried ako na baka di sila makapasa, wala pa din kasi silang any trip abroad. Ako pa lang ang meron tsaka yung brother ko. By the way, I have a cousin whose working in SK, kung magpapadala kaya siya ng invitation makakatulong kaya? Gusto ko din po malaman yung tipid tips nyo po in SK tour. Thanks! 🙂
care to share po? punta po kmi ngayong nov sna.. tnx! may visa na kmi kkakuha lng po nmin!
What if ako po yung gagastos sa trip ko? Kailangan pa po ba yung bank certificate ng parents ko? Wala kasing laman yung bank acct nila. Hehe. Student po ako tapos nagpa-part time job po ako ngayon para makaipon for my trip to Korea (may ticket na po ako kasi nagka-piso fare sa CebuPac).. so ako po talaga yung magspend. Thanks po sa mga answers niyo, very informative. Pareho po kami ni Krys na wala pang passport ang parents.. so I guess kailangan talaga magpagawa. Haay. Thanks po!
What if ako po yung gagastos sa trip ko? Kailangan pa po ba yung bank certificate ng parents ko? Wala kasing laman yung bank acct nila. Hehe. Student po ako tapos nagpa-part time job po ako ngayon para makaipon for my trip to Korea (may ticket na po ako kasi nagka-piso fare sa CebuPac).. so ako po talaga yung magspend. Thanks po sa mga answers niyo, very informative. Pareho po kami ni Krys na wala pang passport ang parents.. so I guess kailangan talaga magpagawa. Haay. Thanks po!
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Mag rerelease lang ako ng sama ng loob hehe.. with a super deep SIGH,.
i know you’re not part of KE Embassy kaya lang i need some clarification anu po ba meaning ng FAILED TO PROVE ECONOMIC and FAMILY TIES in home country.. We went to embassy yesterday sa sobrang inis to ask whats the main reason, sabi nung Koreanong consul ba yun (hehe)
READ IT!! U DONT UNDERSTAND IT?
ME: YES because we provided all the documents you required, KE: sorry (sabay tiklop ng passport) apply again after six month
ME: may i ask what do you need to approve our visa what is the specific requirements?
KE: (umiiling lang tas tinuktok ung glass window refering to the list of requirements)..
ME: (nakakpangigil) can we ask for second chance to reconsider our application because we have our round trip tickets already (showing the tickets) and we supposedly to fly on Saturday
KE: VISA first before u BUY tickets!!!!
ayun walk out nalang kami..We are so dis appointed and truLy sad sa saturday na sana ang alis namen kaya lang denied ang visa namen, ganito pala yung feeling ng na deny hehe ang hirap maka move on to think na we provided the complete requirements wala nga lang kaming mga certificate of properties or Land Title but we had 200K on our bank accounts, hindi pa kaya sapat yun para mag tour sa kanila.. and also dami na din tatak ng passports namen lastyear naka 4 asian countries kami na every 3 months kami nag ta travel, ive been also to dubai may visa din dun di ako nag ka problem, nag beijing kami last november lang may visa din dun approved naman, and yung isa kong friend naka ilang balik na sa Costa Rica, and also i have VISA na din sa Korea pero diko nagamit way back 2007, kaya diko naisip na ma deny.
nakakinis talaga sayang ang promo ticket ni Cebpac 🙁
sensha na sobrang nobela na nakaka upset lang po kasi.
Thanks for your time..
Hi Sheila! Alam ko ang feeling ng na-deny. Naranasan ko rin yan. Mas lalo pa nakakainis kung totoo ang purpose natin at walang venue para mag-appeal kung hindi ang maghintay ng six months. Wala kasing interview pag tourist visa so hindi ka maka-appeal, unlike sa US Embassy na pwede mag-appeal. Kaya nga sinabi ng isang Filipino official noon na mas madali mag-apply ng visa sa US kesa sa Korea.
like yun story mu ate
!!! palaban ka
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Mag rerelease lang ako ng sama ng loob hehe.. with a super deep SIGH,.
i know you’re not part of KE Embassy kaya lang i need some clarification anu po ba meaning ng FAILED TO PROVE ECONOMIC and FAMILY TIES in home country.. We went to embassy yesterday sa sobrang inis to ask whats the main reason, sabi nung Koreanong consul ba yun (hehe)
READ IT!! U DONT UNDERSTAND IT?
ME: YES because we provided all the documents you required, KE: sorry (sabay tiklop ng passport) apply again after six month
ME: may i ask what do you need to approve our visa what is the specific requirements?
KE: (umiiling lang tas tinuktok ung glass window refering to the list of requirements)..
ME: (nakakpangigil) can we ask for second chance to reconsider our application because we have our round trip tickets already (showing the tickets) and we supposedly to fly on Saturday
KE: VISA first before u BUY tickets!!!!
ayun walk out nalang kami..We are so dis appointed and truLy sad sa saturday na sana ang alis namen kaya lang denied ang visa namen, ganito pala yung feeling ng na deny hehe ang hirap maka move on to think na we provided the complete requirements wala nga lang kaming mga certificate of properties or Land Title but we had 200K on our bank accounts, hindi pa kaya sapat yun para mag tour sa kanila.. and also dami na din tatak ng passports namen lastyear naka 4 asian countries kami na every 3 months kami nag ta travel, ive been also to dubai may visa din dun di ako nag ka problem, nag beijing kami last november lang may visa din dun approved naman, and yung isa kong friend naka ilang balik na sa Costa Rica, and also i have VISA na din sa Korea pero diko nagamit way back 2007, kaya diko naisip na ma deny.
nakakinis talaga sayang ang promo ticket ni Cebpac 🙁
sensha na sobrang nobela na nakaka upset lang po kasi.
Thanks for your time..
Hi Sheila! Alam ko ang feeling ng na-deny. Naranasan ko rin yan. Mas lalo pa nakakainis kung totoo ang purpose natin at walang venue para mag-appeal kung hindi ang maghintay ng six months. Wala kasing interview pag tourist visa so hindi ka maka-appeal, unlike sa US Embassy na pwede mag-appeal. Kaya nga sinabi ng isang Filipino official noon na mas madali mag-apply ng visa sa US kesa sa Korea.
like yun story mu ate
!!! palaban ka
To Miss AZELA,
hi u can add me up to facebook its tere benedicto, i will help u sa itinerary mo or anything u want to know. 😉
To Miss SHIELA SANTOS,
Nope we don’t have any business im a full time employee i worked as a sales manager for almost 4years, actually based sa research ko ha talagang tyambahan lang ang ma approved ng SK VISA kasi sa mga nababasa ko sa comment dito di consistent yung mga reasons eh bakit sila nadedeny.
2010-2012 ang best year to travel in SK because na rin sa tourism campaign nila so dapat nga di ba mas maluwag sila.
Another one is kami ng sister ko were both SINGLE so dun sa nabasa kong comment na dahil baka single siya kaya na denied siya that’s not true. Im single as well as my twin sister were
both 27.
To Miss AZELA,
hi u can add me up to facebook its tere benedicto, i will help u sa itinerary mo or anything u want to know. 😉
To Miss SHIELA SANTOS,
Nope we don’t have any business im a full time employee i worked as a sales manager for almost 4years, actually based sa research ko ha talagang tyambahan lang ang ma approved ng SK VISA kasi sa mga nababasa ko sa comment dito di consistent yung mga reasons eh bakit sila nadedeny.
2010-2012 ang best year to travel in SK because na rin sa tourism campaign nila so dapat nga di ba mas maluwag sila.
Another one is kami ng sister ko were both SINGLE so dun sa nabasa kong comment na dahil baka single siya kaya na denied siya that’s not true. Im single as well as my twin sister were
both 27.
hi ms betchay~~
i plan to go to korea soon.i now have all the documents except for the invitation letter.my question is do you think it’s better to say in the invitation that i’m going to korea for a job interview?i am trying to consider which reason will be believable and of which i can be less likely to be questioned about.either i say it is a job interview or job training. i really wish i can talk to you now…is there a way that i can reach you by phone? thank you in advance~!!!
Hi Yooni! What’s really the purpose of your travel. If you say it’s for a job interview, they might ask about the papers of the company (registration, invitation for the interview) and if you say job training, they might ask about your itinerary (and company invitation as well).
hi ms betchay~~
i plan to go to korea soon.i now have all the documents except for the invitation letter.my question is do you think it’s better to say in the invitation that i’m going to korea for a job interview?i am trying to consider which reason will be believable and of which i can be less likely to be questioned about.either i say it is a job interview or job training. i really wish i can talk to you now…is there a way that i can reach you by phone? thank you in advance~!!!
Hi Yooni! What’s really the purpose of your travel. If you say it’s for a job interview, they might ask about the papers of the company (registration, invitation for the interview) and if you say job training, they might ask about your itinerary (and company invitation as well).
Can I send a personal email to you?
I have a company invitation signed by its CEO stating that i’m invited for a job interview. Can I just print that and submit to the Korean Embassy along with the photocopy of the company’s business permit? Will that alone do? Or the company/inviter needs to mail the documents to me? Does the company invitation need to be notarized?
Hi.
My sister and I had booked tickets to go to SK on October. We’ve also reserved our 6nights accomodation on a hotel na. I’m getting nervous now dahil sa mga nababasa ko abt getting denied. We plan on getting the visa late August or early September. I only have around 30k on my bank acct and so does my sister. I work as a call center agent for a year now and my sister will start a new job as a loans officer in Equicom this coming March.
We can complete the requirements naman pero I’m still doubtful. I feel like my efforts gonna go wasted na agad. I waited years to make this happen pa naman. ;__;
Hi Jenny! Just think positively. One of my friends who visited here a few years ago only had 25K on her bank account ;p
ask ko lng po if how much nowadays ang plane ticket ( roundtrip ) from manila to incheon..thanks po ^_^
Hi Kyla! medyo mura-mura ngayon, ang roundtrip sa Jin Air ay mga 300,000 won lang.
thanks ate betchay ^_^
ask ko lng po if how much nowadays ang plane ticket ( roundtrip ) from manila to incheon..thanks po ^_^
Hi Kyla! medyo mura-mura ngayon, ang roundtrip sa Jin Air ay mga 300,000 won lang.
thanks ate betchay ^_^
hi ms.betchay i send you email ngayon lang din po please help naman i just want to ask some information i want to remarry a korean national…please read my email naman po anyway thanks po ill wait for your reply…
does anyone here remarry a korean national? i mean i got divorced with a korean and i want to remarry a korean national again…i heard i have to wait one year after my divorcement for me to be able to remarry and apply a visa going back to korea…is it true? na best thing to do is wait one year after ng divorce mo to remarry again and apply visa? paki answer naman po sa may alam i was really confused na eh….salamat po…
Hello betchay~
My Korean friend wants me to go to Korea and do private tutor. I will be staying in their house. My question is legal? Can it work? If it does what is the right Visa for me to get?
hi maam betchay:…what about a 1 year old child requirements….passport and birth certificate lang?..he is my son..
hi maam betchay:…what about a 1 year old child requirements….passport and birth certificate lang?..he is my son..
good day po, mam betchay ask ko lang po, maaari po bang magtour sa korea ang newly registered bisnis? this yr lng po? ano po ang itr ang dapat kong isubmit?
good day po, mam betchay ask ko lang po, maaari po bang magtour sa korea ang newly registered bisnis? this yr lng po? ano po ang itr ang dapat kong isubmit?
good day po! mam betchay, ask ko lang po maaari kaya magtour ang newly registered bisnis? this yr lng po. ano po kaya itr ang dapat kong isubmit?
good day po! mam betchay, ask ko lang po maaari kaya magtour ang newly registered bisnis? this yr lng po. ano po kaya itr ang dapat kong isubmit?
good day mam betchay ask ko lng po maari bang mag apply ng tourist visa ang newly registered business? this yr lng po.. ano po itr ang dapat kong isubmit?
hi anna! kung wala kang itr, pwede mo gamitin ang land title mo or lease contract…
hi po! 🙂 ms betcay pumunta po ang fiancee ko sa immigration sa cheongju….bakit po sabi ng mga koreano impossible daw na mag issue cla nang tourist visa sa mga pinoy…. strikto na daw cla sabi ng fiancee ko dahil sa mga pinoy na nag tnt doon…. ano po bang dapat gawin ms betchay?
hello po ms betchay…regrading po the ITR…eh kc it so happened that my salary didnt meet the cut off for paying the tax…im exempted to it… so, the school where i am working didn’t deduct any amount for my tax from my salary…however, they can still produce the form 2316 for me showing that exempted po ako for it…ok lng po ba yun? tnx po
salamat po Ms. betchay! 🙂 i really appreciate you, thanks po sa time sa pag reply nang mga tanong ko…. yaan nyo po..meron na akong documents, punta na lng po ako sa embassy at tsaka bahala na c BATMAN kung ano ang kalalabasan 🙂
salamat po Ms. betchay! 🙂 i really appreciate you, thanks po sa time sa pag reply nang mga tanong ko…. yaan nyo po..meron na akong documents, punta na lng po ako sa embassy at tsaka bahala na c BATMAN kung ano ang kalalabasan 🙂
Ms. betchay this is the documents that im going to have:
1.my parent’s ITR,COE AND BANK CERTIFICATE
2.MY SCHOOL ID,SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
3.MY BANK CERTIFICATE
4.INVITOR’S LETTER NOTARIZED (he is korean)
5.INVITOR’S AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT
6.INVITOR’S KOREAN I.D.
7.INVITOR’S COPY OF PASSPORT
and My passport,application form,passport sized picture.
so is this enough? am i ready to go with this documents that i have,miss betchay?
Hi Krys! These are the documents they require for students:
FOR STUDENTS WHO WILL TOUR KOREA
– School certificate (original)
– Photocopy of School ID
– Birth certificate (photocopy)
– Copy of parent’s passport first page
– Parents bank certificate (original)
– Parents Employment certificate (original)
– Parents Income Tax Return (photocopy)
ms. betchay tumawag po ako sa embassy no need for me to have my parent’s passport…. i asked them many times just to make sure but talagang ok lng daw po…at sabi nila pag my invitor ako… kailangan korean at tsaka need ko ang copy nang passport ng invitor ko tsaka invitation letter.
hi krys! sa thursday nga pala eh holiday dito so holiday din sa korean embassy dyan… oo, yung invitation letter ay optional lang kung korean ang invitor mo…
tnx po ms.betchay sa mga sagot mo 🙂
good luck sa ‘yo… inform mo kami ha ;p
ms betchay heto na naman ako :)…..gusto ko lng po kasi manigurado…. mas better po ba pag may korean invitor? and whats the best thing to do po?
If I am not mistaken, if ever your going to have an inviter, you should be able to prove your relation with him/her. It would be riskier if you suddenly decide to have an inviter just so you thought you could have a higher chance of getting approved.
Hello po ms. betchay, ask ko lang po ano po ba dapat dalhin pag mag totour sa Korea.. for 4 days lang po.. and ano po yung best place na pasyalan sa korea.. at yung pinakamura na hotel… thank you po…
hi Mhel! ang best place ay depende sa gusto mo… ako kasi gusto ko historical places so kung ako tatanungin mo ay yung ang suggestion ko ;p
as for hotel, mura ang mga guesthouses… pero piliin mo ang may address ng jongro-gu, jung-gu, yongsan-gu para malapit sa tourist spots
Hello po ms. betchay, ask ko lang po ano po ba dapat dalhin pag mag totour sa Korea.. for 4 days lang po.. and ano po yung best place na pasyalan sa korea.. at yung pinakamura na hotel… thank you po…
hi Mhel! ang best place ay depende sa gusto mo… ako kasi gusto ko historical places so kung ako tatanungin mo ay yung ang suggestion ko ;p
as for hotel, mura ang mga guesthouses… pero piliin mo ang may address ng jongro-gu, jung-gu, yongsan-gu para malapit sa tourist spots
Hi Mhel,
For accommodation, ang PIL ko owns a villa here, may 1 spare room kami, maybe i can ask them. Super lapit lng sa mga tourist spot like jongno, were in Seoul.
hello Ms. Marian, how can i contact you pag nandun na po kami… if ever we are 4 and how much po magagastos namin for 4days. TY again
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Ask ko lang po if you know how the Korean embassy handles invalid TIN number. I was supposed to receive my passport kanina hoping that it would be Visa stamped. However, I was asked to wait for my number to be called again. When I was called again I was informed that I have an invalid TIN number. I called up our office to verify and they gave me the same TIN. I presented the number again but was informed that it is still incorrect. The consul told me to get a valid TIN number. It was almost 4PM at that time so i decided to leave. My sister verified with the BIR and she was told that I have a different TIN number in their system and this came as a complete shock as I have been using the same TIN ever since i started working.
Im planning to go back to the Embassy on Monday. Should i just give him the VALID TIN number that i got from BIR? or do i have to submit another ITR or certification that bears my correct TIN number. Im worried because my flight is booked on March 2 and considering how slow the BIR process is, i dont think I would have enough time to get the new docs.
I hope you could help me out on this.
Thank you in advance. =)
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Ask ko lang po if you know how the Korean embassy handles invalid TIN number. I was supposed to receive my passport kanina hoping that it would be Visa stamped. However, I was asked to wait for my number to be called again. When I was called again I was informed that I have an invalid TIN number. I called up our office to verify and they gave me the same TIN. I presented the number again but was informed that it is still incorrect. The consul told me to get a valid TIN number. It was almost 4PM at that time so i decided to leave. My sister verified with the BIR and she was told that I have a different TIN number in their system and this came as a complete shock as I have been using the same TIN ever since i started working.
Im planning to go back to the Embassy on Monday. Should i just give him the VALID TIN number that i got from BIR? or do i have to submit another ITR or certification that bears my correct TIN number. Im worried because my flight is booked on March 2 and considering how slow the BIR process is, i dont think I would have enough time to get the new docs.
I hope you could help me out on this.
Thank you in advance. =)
Hi Josh! I honestly don’t know what to tell you, but the Embassy might not give you a visa if they think that you have incomplete or invalid info in your application. It is one of the things they listed in their reasons for denials. Why not get a certification from the BIR in the morning first, then go to the Embassy in the afternoon.
Hi Ms. Betchay. Thank you. I went there yesterday and gave them him my correct TIN. Hopefully it still gets approved. My 16 y/o sister’s application got denied yesterday so Im kinda losing the excitement na. But your blog is a great help. Keep up the great work! This is very informative.
Or maybe anyone who has experienced the same can help me out.
Id really appreciate it!
Thanks!
Hi Josh, one my friends encountered same scenario. What happened was mali din ung nasa ITR nya. So nagpunta sya sa BIR to get certification of her correct TIN. Then she went back to embassy. I think after 3 days, she got her visa.
Hi paris_alex10,
Thank you for responding. I went there yesterday also and was asked to come back on Wednesday since it’s Korean holiday on Thursday.
If you dont mind, would u happen to know what kind of certification your friend got from BIR. I didn’t really get anything from the BIR except for my VALID TIN NUMBER which i wrote on a piece of paper and submitted it to the consul. Did your friend submit a certification document from BIR? I appreciate your help big time. Thanks and have a great day ahead.
Hi Josh,
Sorry BIR did not gave her certification pla. Instead, they gave her new TIN Card, with her correct TIN and 2305 Form with stamp that they received it. My friend submitted the 2305 form to the embassy.
Thank you so much ms. betchay… you really help us a lot here… especially information to make a better tour… thank you again…
Thank you so much ms. betchay… you really help us a lot here… especially information to make a better tour… thank you again…
ask ko lang po yung case nung friend ko, may educational tour po kasi kami sa korea, problem is maliit lang savings account nila since puro cash transactions sila. mahihirapan po ba siya? mahirap po ba kumuha ng student tourist visa?
ask ko lang po yung case nung friend ko, may educational tour po kasi kami sa korea, problem is maliit lang savings account nila since puro cash transactions sila. mahihirapan po ba siya? mahirap po ba kumuha ng student tourist visa?
ask ko lang po sana kasi may educational tour kami on the 18th sa SK. eh yung parents ko po ay OFW without ITR and our bank account is meager lang since we always use cash transactions. meron pa po bang ibang supplemental documents na pwede ipalit dun? thanks 🙂
ask ko lang po sana kasi may educational tour kami on the 18th sa SK. eh yung parents ko po ay OFW without ITR and our bank account is meager lang since we always use cash transactions. meron pa po bang ibang supplemental documents na pwede ipalit dun? thanks 🙂
Hi ms. Betchay! 🙂
thanks to your website ha…. pa-help naman po… My parents and I were invited to my cousin’s wedding in Korea in April…my cousin who lives in Sydney will be marrying a Korean girl…We took advantage of the seat sales and bought our tickets to Korea though we haven’t applied for the visa…. kinakabahan po talaga ko…. My parents are both senior citizens na… turning 66 this year…. wala na silang work…. ako naman po….im a teacher in a private school here in manila…. what kind of employment certificate do I need to request kaya? Do I still need a bank certificate? nakapag-travel ako sa Sydney nung 2008 for 3 months…through a sponsored tourist visa…. what are our chances kaya of getting a visa? what other documents do I need to present kaya? We already have our wedding invitation to Korea…. When do we need to apply kaya? asap? April 19 yung wedding…. Thanks in advance! 🙂
HI all,
I applied for a South Korean visa and i got approved. All i presented was my Bank Certificate for 80k, Employment Certificate and ITR. Thats all! I got my passport with VISA. These are the 3 main requirements that they need for you to be approved.
Thanks!
hi carlos!
u got ur visa just recently? just this week? pwede po ba makahingi nang advice and tips before ill go there…? im gonna go there this 2nd week of march….
hoping 4 ur reply
thanks so much… 🙂
nakapunta ka na ba sa ibang country or this ur first time to travel abroad?
hi carlos nasa pinas kana ba?my tatanong sana ako sayo
HI all,
I applied for a South Korean visa and i got approved. All i presented was my Bank Certificate for 80k, Employment Certificate and ITR. Thats all! I got my passport with VISA. These are the 3 main requirements that they need for you to be approved.
Thanks!
Hello Ms. Betchay,
Pwede pa po ba umapela pag na deny yung visa, if one week na lang flight na namin. possible pa po ba yun? salamat..
Hi Mhel! Hindi sila tumatanggap ng appeals. Sasabihin lang nila apply ka uli in six months.
awww so sad naman po sayang yung fare namin… Thank you ms. betchay..
Hello Ms. Betchay,
Pwede pa po ba umapela pag na deny yung visa, if one week na lang flight na namin. possible pa po ba yun? salamat..
Hi Mhel! Hindi sila tumatanggap ng appeals. Sasabihin lang nila apply ka uli in six months.
hello ms. betchay,
Nakuha ko na po yung passport ko sa korea, pero nkalagay lang stamp “Korean Embassy application received”, hindi pa ito yung visa d ba po. san pa po ako pupunta para malagyan ng VISA yung passport ko. kasi pina pick-up ko lang po eh. tapos yung sa Tita ko po hindi pa binigay, hold daw po kasi need iverify yung TIN, ano po yung need para dito.. Maraming salamat po.
Ibig sabihin niyan, denied ang visa mo. Yung sa Tita mo, kailangan niya pumunta ng BIR gaya ng isang poster dito at kumuha ng verification ng TIN niya.
Ms. Betchay,
Awww, kasi po yung sakin na passport walang nakastapler na papel na may nkasulat na denied.. basta may stamp lang po ganun.. pero yung sa pinsan ko na passport may nkastapler po na papel tapos nakalagay po denied tapos may reason kung bakit denied po… Salamat…
Kasi usually pag denied ilalagay nila “Application or Documents Received”. Yung sa pinsan mo ba ganun din?
Ms. betchay,
yung sa pinsan ko na passport may nkastapler po na papel tapos nakalagay po dun sa papel denied tapos may reason kung bakit denied po sila.. sa passport ko po wla pong naka attched na papel na ganyan… basta may tatak lang po na “Application or Documents Received. yun lang po… pasensya na po dami ko tanong.. salamat po marami ms. betchay
Hello Ms. Betchay,
OFW po ako from Qatar at dito na rin ako ng-apply ng tourist visa at approved naman..pauwi ako ng april at plano ko mag-tour kasama ang 2anak at isang pamangkin(all students)..since OFW ako wala naman akong ITR..un po bang mga reqiurements na nasubmit ko dito e yun n rin ang ibigay ko pag inapply ko ng student visa mga anak at pamangkin ko?Thanks!
Hi Lorelie! Korek, yun na rin ang i-submit mo. Pero samahan mo ng parents’ documents ng mga pamangkin mo.
Hi Ms. Betchay!
Ask ko lng po ulit, kailangan ko po bang pumunta ng POEA para kumuha ng proof na OFW at exempted sa ITR?at kailangan ba na ung mga documents ko authenticated pa ng PHil.Embassy dito sa Qatar like Ceritficate of Employment at Salary Bank Certificate?ok lng din ba na ipakita ko na meron na akong visa to Korea,makakatulong ba ito sa documents ng mga anak ko?thanks…
Hello Ms. Betchay,
OFW po ako from Qatar at dito na rin ako ng-apply ng tourist visa at approved naman..pauwi ako ng april at plano ko mag-tour kasama ang 2anak at isang pamangkin(all students)..since OFW ako wala naman akong ITR..un po bang mga reqiurements na nasubmit ko dito e yun n rin ang ibigay ko pag inapply ko ng student visa mga anak at pamangkin ko?Thanks!
Hi Lorelie! Korek, yun na rin ang i-submit mo. Pero samahan mo ng parents’ documents ng mga pamangkin mo.
Hi. Ms. Betchay. tanong ko po sana kung kelangan exact address ng Korean Embassy ang nakalagay sa Bank Certificate? Second po, kung ngveverify ang embassy sa bank regarding balances kasi d ba my bank secrecy law? Maraming salamat po
Hi Lei! Hindi sila nagve-verify ng bank account pero tinitingnan din nila kung match ang pera mo sa trabaho mo at ITR mo. As for the exact address, kahit hindi.
Hi. Ms. Betchay. tanong ko po sana kung kelangan exact address ng Korean Embassy ang nakalagay sa Bank Certificate? Second po, kung ngveverify ang embassy sa bank regarding balances kasi d ba my bank secrecy law? Maraming salamat po
Hello Ms. Betchay, firstly, thanks for having this very informative blog. I am a government employee hoping to visit SK for the first time in May 2012 for a week, upon invitation of my fiancee, a US national, a civilian employee working for the US military in SK. Aside from the basic requirements for tourist visa, which I can readily submit, I also have my fiancee’s invitation letter and other pertinent docs, to support my visa application. I’ve gone over the copy of the visa application form, and there is a portion there that asks for Purpose of Entry. Do you think its alright to indicate “tour and visit with fiancee” or just “tour and visit”? My fiancee will be paying for my trip and will be my guarantor or reference in Korea. With all this in mind, I am hoping to be able to get a tourist visa to SK. I’ve read so much of the concerns here by our kababayans who wish to visit SK, and I can’t help not getting affected by those whose chances to visit SK were thwarted by the rigid requirements of the SK Embassy/Consul for the visa. Pls. I would really appreciate your thoughts on my query. Again, thanks for your help! God bless!
Hello Ms. Betchay, firstly, thanks for having this very informative blog. I am a government employee hoping to visit SK for the first time in May 2012 for a week, upon invitation of my fiancee, a US national, a civilian employee working for the US military in SK. Aside from the basic requirements for tourist visa, which I can readily submit, I also have my fiancee’s invitation letter and other pertinent docs, to support my visa application. I’ve gone over the copy of the visa application form, and there is a portion there that asks for Purpose of Entry. Do you think its alright to indicate “tour and visit with fiancee” or just “tour and visit”? My fiancee will be paying for my trip and will be my guarantor or reference in Korea. With all this in mind, I am hoping to be able to get a tourist visa to SK. I’ve read so much of the concerns here by our kababayans who wish to visit SK, and I can’t help not getting affected by those whose chances to visit SK were thwarted by the rigid requirements of the SK Embassy/Consul for the visa. Pls. I would really appreciate your thoughts on my query. Again, thanks for your help! God bless!
Hi po Ms.Betchay ask ko lang po kung hindi po ba makuquestions ung dad at sis ko kapag ininvite ko po sila kasi po nagpachange name ako as a korean name citizen na po ako,thanks po
Hi Hanna! Korean citizen na din ako at nag-change din ako ng name… noong in-invite ko sisters ko, pinadalhan ko sila ng
– Korean marriage history certificate (혼ì¸ê´€ê³„ì¦ëª…ì„œ)
– Personal history certificate (기본ì¦ëª…ì„œ)
Makukuha mo sa Dong-samuseo yung mga certificates na ‘yun
Thanks po sa reply kala ko po kasi tatanungin pa nila bakit magkaiba ang pangalan ng anak nila sa hawak nilang documents.Anu po bang mga requirements needs ko name ko na po kasi ang gagamitin ko sa paginvite sa kanila this coming april para andito sila sa dol ni baby..tnx po ulit
Eto yung in-invite ko sisters ko…
https://old.buhaykorea.com/2011/10/26/inviting-a-brother-or-sister-to-korea/
Yung personal history certificate, nakalagay dun na nagpalit ka ng name… tapos syempre kailangan may birth certificate sila para makita na magkakamag-anak nga kayo ;p
Sobrang thanks po talaga:-)
Hi po Ms.Betchay ask ko lang po kung hindi po ba makuquestions ung dad at sis ko kapag ininvite ko po sila kasi po nagpachange name ako as a korean name citizen na po ako,thanks po
Hi Hanna! Korean citizen na din ako at nag-change din ako ng name… noong in-invite ko sisters ko, pinadalhan ko sila ng
– Korean marriage history certificate (혼ì¸ê´€ê³„ì¦ëª…ì„œ)
– Personal history certificate (기본ì¦ëª…ì„œ)
Makukuha mo sa Dong-samuseo yung mga certificates na ‘yun
Thanks po sa reply kala ko po kasi tatanungin pa nila bakit magkaiba ang pangalan ng anak nila sa hawak nilang documents.Anu po bang mga requirements needs ko name ko na po kasi ang gagamitin ko sa paginvite sa kanila this coming april para andito sila sa dol ni baby..tnx po ulit
Eto yung in-invite ko sisters ko…
https://old.buhaykorea.com/2011/10/26/inviting-a-brother-or-sister-to-korea/
Yung personal history certificate, nakalagay dun na nagpalit ka ng name… tapos syempre kailangan may birth certificate sila para makita na magkakamag-anak nga kayo ;p
Sobrang thanks po talaga:-)
hi ms. betchay,
May i ask kung same pa rin ang validity ng k-visa? Valid for 3 months from date of issue? tama po ba?
thank you.
That’s right, it’s 3 months from date of issue. You’ll find the date until when you can enter Korea on the visa.
hi ms. betchay,
May i ask kung same pa rin ang validity ng k-visa? Valid for 3 months from date of issue? tama po ba?
thank you.
That’s right, it’s 3 months from date of issue. You’ll find the date until when you can enter Korea on the visa.
hi.
can i ask? kapag ba 3 days to 1 week lang mgstay sa korea kylangan paba ng visa? and ano mga kailangan to apply sa tourist visa? Thanks
hi.
can i ask? kapag ba 3 days to 1 week lang mgstay sa korea kylangan paba ng visa? and ano mga kailangan to apply sa tourist visa? Thanks
gusto ko lang po sanang itanong kung magkano ang visa valid for 1 year?salamat po
Hi Ms Issa and Ms Betchay,
Planning to apply for a tourist visa kasi may ticket po kaming napanalunan sa photo contest. Ask ko lng po sana if applicable pa din po ba sa akin ito?
“- For an applicant who has travelled or has valid visa to any one of the OECD member countries within the last 5years, applicants are only required to submit the requirements number â‘´ & OECD countries visa copy and arrival stamps”
nakapag travel na po ako sa US last 2011 kaso kaka expired na po ng visa ko ngayong february 2012.
-tapos yung certificate po ng napanlunan namin going to korea pag pinapalit po namin sa cebu kukunin po nila yun in exchange po sa ticket namin..ayos lng po bang photocopy nong certificate submit namin sa embassy?
Thanks po sa help..
hello….I want to apply for Korean visa together with my nephew. I am qualified but how about my nephew?What are his requirements? He is 4 years old now and studying in nursery school?Please do help me….
I’m not sure but the Embassy might require his parents’ documents…
Hi Lei,
1. Korean Embassy will do, pero your bank should know if kelangan pa ng address. Kasi yung sa akin pinalagay ko yung address sa McKinley Road Taguig, pero di naman talaga importante yun basta ang mahalaga naka address sa Korean Embassy.
2. Embassies can call your bank at any time and ask if the bank account is active and sometimes would really ask for the outstanding balance. I asked my bank and told me that embassies don’t normally call them regarding the outstanding balance.
3. If I were you Lei, just apply for a single entry for now coz its free, to begin with. Kasi you can easily apply for another one in the future. The first time i applied, they granted me a 30 day stay, but the second was for 90 days.
Hope this will help 🙂
Carlos
Hi Ms. Betchay!
Curious lang ako. If na-deny ang visa application, pwede ba mag-apply ulit? May number of months ba before pwede mag-apply ulit ng visa?
Thanks!
Six months before you could apply again if you were denied.
hi! we are planning to have a holiday in south korea on sept., my husband and daughter are both ofws, i am wondering if they are required to submit their itrs. i’d like to have your input on this matter because as far as i know ofws are exempted from filling their income tax return because they are paying taxes in their employers country. thanks for your reply.
hi! we are planning to have a holiday in south korea on sept., my husband and daughter are both ofws, i am wondering if they are required to submit their itrs. i’d like to have your input on this matter because as far as i know ofws are exempted from filling their income tax return because they are paying taxes in their employers country. thanks for your reply.
hello..pls help me…I am a domestic helper here in HK but I am planning to go back to the Philippines. As a gift to myself, I want to go to Korea for a tour.Since my husband is there .Mabibigyan kya ako ng visa?What are my possible requirements?
hello..pls help me…I am a domestic helper here in HK but I am planning to go back to the Philippines. As a gift to myself, I want to go to Korea for a tour.Since my husband is there .Mabibigyan kya ako ng visa?What are my possible requirements?
Ms. Betchay,scholar po aq ng chonbuk university at sagot po nila ung tuition fee q and living expenses. kukuha po sana ako ng korean visa so itatanong ko po sana kung kailangan ko pang magdala ng bank certificate?
Ms. Betchay,scholar po aq ng chonbuk university at sagot po nila ung tuition fee q and living expenses. kukuha po sana ako ng korean visa so itatanong ko po sana kung kailangan ko pang magdala ng bank certificate?
hello po. nirerequired pa po sa pagkuha q ng visa ang bank certificate kc hndi naman po ako full scholarship.mga magkano po ba ang dapat na amount ng account ko?pls reply po. i really need your respose. 🙁
Hi Angelica! Walang “dapat” na amount. Kung kailangan, ibigay mo rin bank certificate ng mga magulang mo.
pag po ba tinawagan ka na ng embassy at di mo na sagot possible ba na tawagan ka nila uli? thanks alot.
Hi Po! Ms betchay ask ko lang po kung need pa rin ng visa kahit 4 days lang kami ng anak ko dun sa korea?,,ung father ng anak ko is ausie pero di pa kami kasal,,palagi syang na aasign ng company nya dun sa korea at balak nya sana kaming isama kahit 4 days lang..kaya lang ng aalangan akong kumuha ng ticket kase baka need pala ng visa.
hi poh..im april from bacolod city neg,occ.i had korean bf for almost 1yr,and he invited me to go in korea this coming may2012..,ask ko lng po sana kng anu poh ung mbls na paraan para poh makakuha ako ng tourist visa at para makapunta na po ako sa korea.hope for your response,,thanks poh,,,,god bless
hi poh..im april from bacolod city neg,occ.i had korean bf for almost 1yr,and he invited me to go in korea this coming may2012..,ask ko lng po sana kng anu poh ung mbls na paraan para poh makakuha ako ng tourist visa at para makapunta na po ako sa korea.hope for your response,,thanks poh,,,,god bless
Just to share if you are in New Zealand applying for a tourist visa. my husband (korean) and I went to korea a month ago and it was so simple. The waiting time was only a week.
If you work in New zealand, you must provide a certified copy of your contract as well as a letter from your manager or employer ensuring that you will return to NZ. Roundtrip ticket is vital with evidence of funds. If you can provide your payslips then that’s awesome. IMO, the consul is not strict when it comes to NZ workers. I don’t even have a permanent residency here, but a work visa.
I also included our marriage certificate in the application pack with a photocopy of my hubby’s passport.
The consul requires accommodation arrangement so ask for a confirmation letter from a motel or backpackers staff stating your name the duration of your stay to be sent to your email address.
Opkorz, you also need to fill out the application form and it was pretty straightforward.
Good luck and enjoy your vacay! ^_^
Thanks for sharing!
Grabe…. dami pala kailangan ano. Susme, hirap pala makakuha ng tourist visa sa SK base on the past comments.
Grabe…. dami pala kailangan ano. Susme, hirap pala makakuha ng tourist visa sa SK base on the past comments.
annyeonghaseyo! gusto ko lang po itanong kung may vacancies po for registered nurses? hmm dream ko po talagang makapunta ng korea hehe. gusto ko po na doon magwork at alam ko po’ng mag-eenjoy ako kapag dun ako nakapagwork. as of now po wala akong experience. pero magge-gain na po ako ng experience at magwowork na ako sa korea hehe. gusto ko lang po itanong kung may marerefer po kayong way na makakapunta po ako? sabi po kasi ay mahirap. e hindi ko po afford and tour tour hehe. thanks po ng napakarami! :))))) Godbless us all. <3
Hi!
my boyfriend and I came from the embassy today. Sadly, he was denied the visa despite having completed all the requirements they asked including a sponsor/guarantor and the invitation letter… 🙁
My dad works in Korea so he invited us over just for a week and I have been Korea before so I had no problems getting a visa. However, my boyfriend was denied of one. It says there na he can apply after six months again and the reason was that documents could not be verified.
I just wanted to ask if there’s anything else we could do? Or we really wait 6 months? 🙁
We tried asking what documents needed to be verified so that next time we could provide what they want but they would not entertain us.
Hi!
my boyfriend and I came from the embassy today. Sadly, he was denied the visa despite having completed all the requirements they asked including a sponsor/guarantor and the invitation letter… 🙁
My dad works in Korea so he invited us over just for a week and I have been Korea before so I had no problems getting a visa. However, my boyfriend was denied of one. It says there na he can apply after six months again and the reason was that documents could not be verified.
I just wanted to ask if there’s anything else we could do? Or we really wait 6 months? 🙁
We tried asking what documents needed to be verified so that next time we could provide what they want but they would not entertain us.
just want to ask where to get application form for visa as tourist
guys, need advice on visa application. i got denied recently and my travel would be on april 11 na. and not refundable yun tiket ko.
my documents are complete naman. bank cert is more than 500k naman. and the accounts i have is more than 4yrs na. we have a business pero naka name sa mom ko wer i work.
now one of the reason i think i got denied is because my old passport which dun naka lagay mga travels ko hindi na bigay. i have been to singapore 2x, hk 3k, macau and taiwan.
is it possible na pumunta sa embassy and appeal?
Hi Alex! Hindi tumatanggap ng appeal ang Korean Embassy pero malay mo. Yun lang be prepared na hindi tanggapin ang appeal mo.
ok. thanks for the reply. parang tinatamad narin ako. nakakapikon lng. di ko alam ano basis nila.
wala ako planong mag trabaho dun. stupid nung nag deny saken.
guys, need advice on visa application. i got denied recently and my travel would be on april 11 na. and not refundable yun tiket ko.
my documents are complete naman. bank cert is more than 500k naman. and the accounts i have is more than 4yrs na. we have a business pero naka name sa mom ko wer i work.
now one of the reason i think i got denied is because my old passport which dun naka lagay mga travels ko hindi na bigay. i have been to singapore 2x, hk 3k, macau and taiwan.
is it possible na pumunta sa embassy and appeal?
Hi Alex! Hindi tumatanggap ng appeal ang Korean Embassy pero malay mo. Yun lang be prepared na hindi tanggapin ang appeal mo.
i plan to go to korean embassy sana tom. maybe meron na naka experience dito.
tia!
good day po..
I am a Government Employee, I have the requirements listed above:
– Employment Certificate (original)
– Personal Bank Certificate (original)
– Individual Income Tax Return (photocopy)
nakakuha po kasi ako ng low airfare last year that is scheduled this June 2012.. I plan to get a visa thru a travel agency this April.. Mas ok po ba na thru travel agency or personal po ako na pupunta?
Mas OK din po ba na may reservations na ng hotel and tour itinerary to be more eligible for a Korean visa?
thank you po!
God bless and more power!
Hi James! Wala pong difference kung travel agency or personal. Mas maganda nga po kung personal kayong pumunta. Mas okay din po na wala munang hotel reservation, pero pwede din naman. Marami kasi yung kumpleto na pati hotel and air tickets tapos hindi rin sila nabibigyan ng visa.
thank you very much Ms Betchay.. 🙂
cge po, nabasa ko yung form sa Korean Embassy website, ilagay lang daw dun na “undecided” kung wala pang tutuluyan 😀
Maraming salamat.. i’ll start processing my visa application after holy week..
God bless po 😀
good day po..
I am a Government Employee, I have the requirements listed above:
– Employment Certificate (original)
– Personal Bank Certificate (original)
– Individual Income Tax Return (photocopy)
nakakuha po kasi ako ng low airfare last year that is scheduled this June 2012.. I plan to get a visa thru a travel agency this April.. Mas ok po ba na thru travel agency or personal po ako na pupunta?
Mas OK din po ba na may reservations na ng hotel and tour itinerary to be more eligible for a Korean visa?
thank you po!
God bless and more power!
Hi James! Wala pong difference kung travel agency or personal. Mas maganda nga po kung personal kayong pumunta. Mas okay din po na wala munang hotel reservation, pero pwede din naman. Marami kasi yung kumpleto na pati hotel and air tickets tapos hindi rin sila nabibigyan ng visa.
would it help if may hotel reservations na po bago mag apply ng Korean visa? maraming salamat po =)
God bless us all!
Annyeong Ms. Betchay,
Me and my daughter are planning to go to Seoul next year April 2013. I always travel, actually have been to 10 countries already including Holland and France. Since my travels are always related to Business, everytime I apply for Visa laging approved but for Korean Tourist Visa medyo nagwoworry ako kasi baka mas mahigpit sila. I do have permanent job (more than 10 years) and with a good position and salary. I also have savings in the bank and ITR and COE. Do you think malaki ang chance ko and my 12 year old daughter na ma approve sakaling mag apply kami? Mas preferred ba nila na meron na ticket for travel? First time namin pumunta sa SK, so I really hope na ma approved application namin kung sakali. Yung visa sakaling magrant, yung no. of days don starting from the date it was issued ba? Kindly advise. Thank you so much in advance…
Hi Jaedara! If you’ve been to OECD countries and you always travel, you have better chances of getting a visa. Don’t worry and just present your documents showing your financial capability and your ties to the Philippines. Just make sure you don’t intend to travel with your daughter during the school period. It would be better to apply for the visa first before getting your tickets. You should enter Korea within 90 days after the visa is granted.
Annyeong Ms. Betchay,
Me and my daughter are planning to go to Seoul next year April 2013. I always travel, actually have been to 10 countries already including Holland and France. Since my travels are always related to Business, everytime I apply for Visa laging approved but for Korean Tourist Visa medyo nagwoworry ako kasi baka mas mahigpit sila. I do have permanent job (more than 10 years) and with a good position and salary. I also have savings in the bank and ITR and COE. Do you think malaki ang chance ko and my 12 year old daughter na ma approve sakaling mag apply kami? Mas preferred ba nila na meron na ticket for travel? First time namin pumunta sa SK, so I really hope na ma approved application namin kung sakali. Yung visa sakaling magrant, yung no. of days don starting from the date it was issued ba? Kindly advise. Thank you so much in advance…
Hi Jaedara! If you’ve been to OECD countries and you always travel, you have better chances of getting a visa. Don’t worry and just present your documents showing your financial capability and your ties to the Philippines. Just make sure you don’t intend to travel with your daughter during the school period. It would be better to apply for the visa first before getting your tickets. You should enter Korea within 90 days after the visa is granted.
Hello po.
I just want to ask if it is possible for me to apply for a tour visa if I use our business registration. Our business is family-owned and everything is named under my mother. We even share a bank account. Is it even possible for me to be granted a tour visa? Thanks.
🙂
jay, its possilbe for you to get a tourist visa.
but let me share my experience coz we have exactly the same situation. im also working in our family business to which i was the one who started it 8 years ago. but it was registered to my mom.
i presented bank cert with more than 500k close to 1m. but like yours it was and/or to my mom as well. this is our family practice since my brother and my sister is also and/or with my mom.
my papers are complete but my new passport has only one stamp to hongkong. all other travels that i have was on my old passport.
to cut the story short i was denied. my advice is at least have lots of travel before applying visa. and make all your bank accounts to your name only.
just my 2cents. hope this helps.
Thanks for sharing.
Hello po.
I just want to ask if it is possible for me to apply for a tour visa if I use our business registration. Our business is family-owned and everything is named under my mother. We even share a bank account. Is it even possible for me to be granted a tour visa? Thanks.
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jay, its possilbe for you to get a tourist visa.
but let me share my experience coz we have exactly the same situation. im also working in our family business to which i was the one who started it 8 years ago. but it was registered to my mom.
i presented bank cert with more than 500k close to 1m. but like yours it was and/or to my mom as well. this is our family practice since my brother and my sister is also and/or with my mom.
my papers are complete but my new passport has only one stamp to hongkong. all other travels that i have was on my old passport.
to cut the story short i was denied. my advice is at least have lots of travel before applying visa. and make all your bank accounts to your name only.
just my 2cents. hope this helps.
Thanks for sharing.
HI PO ASK KO LNG PO KUNG MERON BANG expiration date ung invitation n galing sa ng invite sa akin…iinvite po kc ako ng tita ko at ano po ung req.na need qoh pamangkin lng ako….thnks po… 🙂
miss betchay ask qoh lng po kung my expiration ung invitation?
miss betchay ask qoh lng po kung my expiration ung invitation?
HI PO ASK KO LNG PO KUNG MERON BANG expiration date ung invitation n galing sa ng invite sa akin…iinvite po kc ako ng tita ko at ano po ung req.na need qoh pamangkin lng ako….thnks po…
HI PO ASK KO LNG PO KUNG MERON BANG expiration date ung invitation n galing sa ng invite sa akin…iinvite po kc ako ng tita ko at ano po ung req.na need qoh pamangkin lng ako….thnks po…
Hi po, just wanna ask ung pag process in korean working visa..
Someone is inviting me for work in korea and is it possible for them to be the one to process my visa even if they are in korea( i heard it from someone)…or if how much would it cost for a working visa? and how long would it take?
TY..
Hello!
I have a question, I work from home kasi homebased English tutor for Koreans and apparently I don’t have an ITR, what to do? I will be invited by a Korean friend.
hoping to hear from you soon.. thanks xoxo
Hi gisela! Perhaps you can submit other documents like land title, stock certificates, country club membership. If you don’t have any of those, it would really be difficult as the Korean Embassy does not accept incomplete documents.
Hello!
I have a question, I work from home kasi homebased English tutor for Koreans and apparently I don’t have an ITR, what to do? I will be invited by a Korean friend.
hoping to hear from you soon.. thanks xoxo
Hi gisela! Perhaps you can submit other documents like land title, stock certificates, country club membership. If you don’t have any of those, it would really be difficult as the Korean Embassy does not accept incomplete documents.
Hi Ms Betchay, ok lang kaya na mag apply ako ng VISA ngayon kahit sa November pa ko magtravel? Kasi para kung madeny ako makareapply na ko November at kung maapprove mas madali na sa pagkuha ko ulit? Ok ba yun or panget na kumuha ako tapos di naman ako pupunta?
Hi Ms Betchay, ok lang kaya na mag apply ako ng VISA ngayon kahit sa November pa ko magtravel? Kasi para kung madeny ako makareapply na ko November at kung maapprove mas madali na sa pagkuha ko ulit? Ok ba yun or panget na kumuha ako tapos di naman ako pupunta?
hi bechay… good morning.
plan naming family na magpunta sa korea next year..my husband, 2 sons and i are both employed, my daughter (not employed) and my youngest student. ask ko lang kung ilan visa application form ang dapat namin gamitin? dapat ba isa-isa kami mag filled up? thanks
hi bechay… good morning.
plan naming family na magpunta sa korea next year..my husband, 2 sons and i are both employed, my daughter (not employed) and my youngest student. ask ko lang kung ilan visa application form ang dapat namin gamitin? dapat ba isa-isa kami mag filled up? thanks
Hi, planning to go to Korea, if i bring my niece with me, what requirements would she need to show in the embassy??any idea??
Hi, planning to go to Korea, if i bring my niece with me, what requirements would she need to show in the embassy??any idea??
hello ms. betchay,
i have already a koraen visa kayal ng po sabi ng iba pede kang may a to a pwed ka agad bumalik dahil minsa ung immigration pag nasa korae kna… ano po ba ang mga kadahilanan bakit may na A TO A
THANK YOU IMELDA
hi po.. some questions po about pagkuha ng visa to south korea.
nagwowork po ako dito sa vietnam and wala po akong ITR pero gumagamit ako ng international visa card tapos my work permit and temporary residence permit ako dito.. kaso hindi daw ako pwede magapply from here dapat daw sa pilipinas.
my korean bf wants to invite me to visit there.. he will be prividing the house amont other things.. he is going to give invitation letter and some documents like his bank account and employment certificate.
enough po ba ang mga documents na meron kami to be granted a tourist visa to korea? thanks~
Hi teenie! Hindi ako makakapagsabi kung maga-grant ka ng visa or hindi. Kasi ako rin hindi ako nabigyan noong nag-apply ako ten years ago kahit na kumpleto ang mga dokumento ko. Ang best na gawin ay mag-apply at dun mo lang malalaman.
hi po.. some questions po about pagkuha ng visa to south korea.
nagwowork po ako dito sa vietnam and wala po akong ITR pero gumagamit ako ng international visa card tapos my work permit and temporary residence permit ako dito.. kaso hindi daw ako pwede magapply from here dapat daw sa pilipinas.
my korean bf wants to invite me to visit there.. he will be prividing the house amont other things.. he is going to give invitation letter and some documents like his bank account and employment certificate.
enough po ba ang mga documents na meron kami to be granted a tourist visa to korea? thanks~
Hi teenie! Hindi ako makakapagsabi kung maga-grant ka ng visa or hindi. Kasi ako rin hindi ako nabigyan noong nag-apply ako ten years ago kahit na kumpleto ang mga dokumento ko. Ang best na gawin ay mag-apply at dun mo lang malalaman.
Good Day Ms. Betchay!
ask ko lang po. May bearing po ba ung first denied visa application ko pag ngreapply ako? or hnd naman mkakaapekto yun? Thanks po
The only way for you to know is to apply again ;p
Good luck at sana makakuha ka na this time.
Thanks po Ms. Betchay. Klaingan po ba na ipadala ko ung ibng docs ko sa invitor pra pag gmwa and isend nya ung invitatiin letter,maredribbon na sin un? Plus point po b un? 🙂
Magaaply po sana ako ng Korean Visa together with my aunt kasi ililibre nya daw ako ng tour sa Korea. Kaso one of the requirements since I’m still a student ay ang School Certificate. Ano po ba ang school certificate? naguguluhan po kasi kami. Salamat po.
u will get your school cert sa school kung san k pmapasok…ask your registrar about this..
Magaaply po sana ako ng Korean Visa together with my aunt kasi ililibre nya daw ako ng tour sa Korea. Kaso one of the requirements since I’m still a student ay ang School Certificate. Ano po ba ang school certificate? naguguluhan po kasi kami. Salamat po.
u will get your school cert sa school kung san k pmapasok…ask your registrar about this..
Hi Ms Betchay.
I’m a big fan of your blog. It’s like my reference site. 🙂
Gusto ko lang sana i-share ang experience ko to your readers and fans.
My friend and I just came back last week from our Korean vacation. We stayed in Incheon (near the airport) and visited Busan and Jinhae, aside from Seoul, of course.
We were so worried we couldn’t get our Korean tourist visas. We applied through a travel agency kasi we’re here in Cebu, and there’s no consulate here. It’s my second time to visit Korea (last was in 2009), but kabado pa rin ako. Although, sabi nga sa post mo, they’ve made it easier for Pinoys to get visas, but alam ko rin na marami ring na-deny. My friend just started traveling out of the country last year – Singapore. I’ve been to some other countries that needed visas (di nga lang US or Japan). She’s more nervous kasi nga Singapore trip pa lang ang maipapakita nya sa passport nya. But, we still submitted all the requirements they asked of us, pati na yung email na may informal invitation and address nung tinirhan namin na friend ko sa Incheon. Sinubmit ko rin yung copy ng passport nya as back up. Bumili na rin kasi ng tickets dahil naka-promo sya 6 months before, kaya sinubmit na rin namin yung ticket printout.
Two weeks later, nakuha na namin ang passports namin WITH visas for 59 days. Yung isang friend naman namin na gusto sanang humabol, na-deny. Sabi ng travel agent ko, baka daw kasi di pa na-prove yung ties nya with the Philippines. Dati kasi siyang nag-work sa Singapore ng 2 years, bago umuwi ng Philippines.
Nagka-hitch pa nga at nadagdagan ang nervousness ko kasi di naipadala ng Manila office yung old passport ko. Kaka-renew ko lang nung January and blank pa yung new passport ko. Natakot ako na baka di ma-trace ng Korean immigration na I was there before na and baka ma airport to airport ako. Pero di man lang ako tinanong. The only reason na natagalan sa immigration counter was because of the new biometrics scanning process.
So yun, nakakatakot and nakakanerbyos mag apply ng visa, but sulit naman. We enjoyed our trip kahit sobrang lamig when we went there.
Hi Ms Betchay.
I’m a big fan of your blog. It’s like my reference site. 🙂
Gusto ko lang sana i-share ang experience ko to your readers and fans.
My friend and I just came back last week from our Korean vacation. We stayed in Incheon (near the airport) and visited Busan and Jinhae, aside from Seoul, of course.
We were so worried we couldn’t get our Korean tourist visas. We applied through a travel agency kasi we’re here in Cebu, and there’s no consulate here. It’s my second time to visit Korea (last was in 2009), but kabado pa rin ako. Although, sabi nga sa post mo, they’ve made it easier for Pinoys to get visas, but alam ko rin na marami ring na-deny. My friend just started traveling out of the country last year – Singapore. I’ve been to some other countries that needed visas (di nga lang US or Japan). She’s more nervous kasi nga Singapore trip pa lang ang maipapakita nya sa passport nya. But, we still submitted all the requirements they asked of us, pati na yung email na may informal invitation and address nung tinirhan namin na friend ko sa Incheon. Sinubmit ko rin yung copy ng passport nya as back up. Bumili na rin kasi ng tickets dahil naka-promo sya 6 months before, kaya sinubmit na rin namin yung ticket printout.
Two weeks later, nakuha na namin ang passports namin WITH visas for 59 days. Yung isang friend naman namin na gusto sanang humabol, na-deny. Sabi ng travel agent ko, baka daw kasi di pa na-prove yung ties nya with the Philippines. Dati kasi siyang nag-work sa Singapore ng 2 years, bago umuwi ng Philippines.
Nagka-hitch pa nga at nadagdagan ang nervousness ko kasi di naipadala ng Manila office yung old passport ko. Kaka-renew ko lang nung January and blank pa yung new passport ko. Natakot ako na baka di ma-trace ng Korean immigration na I was there before na and baka ma airport to airport ako. Pero di man lang ako tinanong. The only reason na natagalan sa immigration counter was because of the new biometrics scanning process.
So yun, nakakatakot and nakakanerbyos mag apply ng visa, but sulit naman. We enjoyed our trip kahit sobrang lamig when we went there.
ate betchay! rhanks sa site na to…nakuha ko ang visa last april12 and now im in korea!!!!! thanks a lot! 🙂
ate betchay! rhanks sa site na to…nakuha ko ang visa last april12 and now im in korea!!!!! thanks a lot! 🙂
hi ms. betchay! my friends and i already bought a ticket to seoul on june. the problem is, we’re all still students and we don’t have an accompanying adult with us. however, we are all above 18 so we’re applying for students touring korea visa. are our chances slim lang since we’re all still students lang?
Hi soph! Just try. That’s the only way for you to know. Good luck at sana wag masayang tickets ninyo.
hi ms. betchay! my friends and i already bought a ticket to seoul on june. the problem is, we’re all still students and we don’t have an accompanying adult with us. however, we are all above 18 so we’re applying for students touring korea visa. are our chances slim lang since we’re all still students lang?
Hi, we will be submitting our documents next week. however, i do not have ITR. i have a business which started last january lang sao no ITR. can i submit Certificate of registration from BIR instead? thank you
Hi, we will be submitting our documents next week. however, i do not have ITR. i have a business which started last january lang sao no ITR. can i submit Certificate of registration from BIR instead? thank you
Hi Ms. Betchay,
housewife po ako, may Lion’s convention po kami sanang pupuntahan ng Mom ko sa Busan this June 2012. Ask ko lang po kung ok na ang mga ipapasa kong documents.
Invitation letter from Lion’s Club International (original)
COE of husband (maiiwan sya dito sa Manila)
birth certificate of son (maiiwan sya dito sa Manila)
latest ITR of husband, latest COE of husband
bank statements (my own)
credit card statements
certificate of property
NSO certified marriage contract
copy of airline tickets
copy of hotel accomodations
thank you.
Hi Cristina. I think your documents are good. A friend who came here two years ago also used her husband’s financial documents and COE.
thank you Ms. Betchay, hopefully magrant sana ang visa ko. will be submitting the documents first week of June. Si mama po kasi may valid OECD visas na so di kami pareho ng window na pipilahan kaya kabado ko hehehe
ask ku po.. anu pong magandang visa for 3mos.. at anu po pdeng gawin para makasiguro na di po madedenied yung visa?
Hi She! Walang siguro na hindi made-deny ang visa. Nasa consul yun eh. Kahit nga magulang ng may-asawa dito nade-deny minsan. Ang tourist visa ay pinakamatagal na 3 months ang bigay, pero kailangan mong patunayan ang kakayanan mo na mag-tourist at ang dahilan kung bakit 3 months ka mag-stay.
ask ku po.. anu pong magandang visa for 3mos.. at anu po pdeng gawin para makasiguro na di po madedenied yung visa?
Hi She! Walang siguro na hindi made-deny ang visa. Nasa consul yun eh. Kahit nga magulang ng may-asawa dito nade-deny minsan. Ang tourist visa ay pinakamatagal na 3 months ang bigay, pero kailangan mong patunayan ang kakayanan mo na mag-tourist at ang dahilan kung bakit 3 months ka mag-stay.
thankyou for answering my question..
isa pa po .. yung passport ku delay pero nagaaus na po ku req for visa .. ilang days po ba bago approvahan yung tourist visa?
bf ku po kse nag invite sakin pagpunta dun e 3mos po xa dun sabay din kme uuwe anu po bang magandang sabihin sa konsul?
bf ku po kse nag invite sakin pagpunta dun e 3mos po xa dun sabay din kme uuwe anu po bang magandang sabihin sa konsul?
Hi She! Tourist visa or C-3-1 visa lang ang pwede mong aplayan. Mas maganda rin na totoo ang reason mo at maipakita mo talaga na may ties ka sa Pilipinas.
ate betchay last na po ilang arw po bago maaprobahan po ang visa?
kase ate fresh grad lang po aku last yr po aku grumaduate .. 20yrs old pu aku naun. anu anu po bang document need ku wala din po ku coe .. thankyu ate for answering may question
Kung wala kang COE, gawa ng affidavit na hindi ka nagwo-work. Kung may sumusuporta sa ‘yo, pwede rin gumawa ng affidavit of support.
Hi She! Usually 5 to 10 business days, depende sa dami ng applications.
uhm tanong q lng po paano po kung dun ka po sa korea mag hahanap ng trabaho?or kailangan po d2 plng dpat may invitor kna po?uhm im just 14 yrs old and im planning na po na wag ng mag college at mag vocational nlng so that 17 to 19 yrs andun na q sa korea paano po un?dpat po ba may itr?paano po ba ung pagpili nila sa mga trabahador nila?dpat po ba college graduate?pasensya na po kung madaming tanong…paano po kung tanggihan nla aq?hindi na po aq pwedeng bumalik?hindi na po ba aq pwedeng pumunta sa korea?pakisagot naman po oh?thanks…
Hi fhei! Kung makahanap ka ng work dito at tourist ang visa mo, kailangan bumalik sa Pilipinas para mapalitan ang visa. May mga employers na ayaw ng hassle ng pag-aayos ng visa. May mga requirements na dapat ibigay. Sa Korea, napaka-importante ng edukasyon so mas mataas ang natapos mo mas mabuti. Kung ako sa ‘yo, kung kaya ng magulang mo na pag-aralin ka sa college, mag-college ka. Wag kang makuntento ;p
uhm tanong q lng po paano po kung dun ka po sa korea mag hahanap ng trabaho?or kailangan po d2 plng dpat may invitor kna po?uhm im just 14 yrs old and im planning na po na wag ng mag college at mag vocational nlng so that 17 to 19 yrs andun na q sa korea paano po un?dpat po ba may itr?paano po ba ung pagpili nila sa mga trabahador nila?dpat po ba college graduate?pasensya na po kung madaming tanong…paano po kung tanggihan nla aq?hindi na po aq pwedeng bumalik?hindi na po ba aq pwedeng pumunta sa korea?pakisagot naman po oh?thanks…
i-repost ko po ito later ha.. thanks!
i-repost ko po ito later ha.. thanks!
magandang araw po. mam betchay, ask ko lng po maari po bang mag apply ng tourist visa papuntang japan kapag sa korea nag apply? meron po kase ako nabalitaan na nabigyan ng canadian visa dyan po sa korea nag apply…sana po masagot ang aking katanungn. tnx and more power
magandang araw po. mam betchay, ask ko lng po maari po bang mag apply ng tourist visa papuntang japan kapag sa korea nag apply? meron po kase ako nabalitaan na nabigyan ng canadian visa dyan po sa korea nag apply…sana po masagot ang aking katanungn. tnx and more power
ate betchay .. thankyou so much po sa help mu ..:)
ate betchay .. thankyou so much po sa help mu ..:)
ate pde po ba business permit kse nde aman employer yung mama ku may business xa pag ganun anu kailangan?
ate pde po ba business permit kse nde aman employer yung mama ku may business xa pag ganun anu kailangan?
ate betchay .. nag enrol pala ku ngayon lang panu yun july pasukan namen .. yung i.d ku wala pa po.. pero school certificate magpapagawa ku .. panu pag wala pa i.d kse july pa pasukan?
ate betchay .. nag enrol pala ku ngayon lang panu yun july pasukan namen .. yung i.d ku wala pa po.. pero school certificate magpapagawa ku .. panu pag wala pa i.d kse july pa pasukan?
Hi!
Thanks for the rundown of the needed requirements to apply for a Korean visa since I have a trip this September. I do have a couple of questions:
1) When is the best time to apply for a Korean visa given that my trip will be on September 2012?
2) I just graduated and started work, so I don’t actually have an ITR as of now — could I present my parent’s ITR and an affidavit that they will be my guarantor for my trip?
Thanks! 🙂
Hi!
Thanks for the rundown of the needed requirements to apply for a Korean visa since I have a trip this September. I do have a couple of questions:
1) When is the best time to apply for a Korean visa given that my trip will be on September 2012?
2) I just graduated and started work, so I don’t actually have an ITR as of now — could I present my parent’s ITR and an affidavit that they will be my guarantor for my trip?
Thanks! 🙂
Hi Ms Betchay just want to know if ano ba dapat kong gawin kasi gusto ako isama ng tita ko sa korea para magtour. Ang problem ko is I am not working so wala akong COE and ITR. Im 35 at may anak akong isa 14yrs old. lahat po ng gastos tita ko ang sasagot. Iniisip ko pong palipat muna sa akin land title kaso mas magastos ata yung ganun or pagawa na lang ako ng affidavit na suportado ako ng live in partner ko na manager ng company? yung bank account ko ok naman yung COE na lang talaga. Aside from affidavit from my partner meron pa bang ibang proof na dapat kong i-provide? thank you
Hi Ms Betchay just want to know if ano ba dapat kong gawin kasi gusto ako isama ng tita ko sa korea para magtour. Ang problem ko is I am not working so wala akong COE and ITR. Im 35 at may anak akong isa 14yrs old. lahat po ng gastos tita ko ang sasagot. Iniisip ko pong palipat muna sa akin land title kaso mas magastos ata yung ganun or pagawa na lang ako ng affidavit na suportado ako ng live in partner ko na manager ng company? yung bank account ko ok naman yung COE na lang talaga. Aside from affidavit from my partner meron pa bang ibang proof na dapat kong i-provide? thank you
Hi Ms Betchay, i just want to ask for some info…im 35 licensed nurse but not presently working. I’m single pero May isa akong anak 14 yrs old. gusto kasi akong isamang magtour sa korea ng surrogate mother ko sa kanya po lahat ng expenses. ok naman ang bank statement ko the problem is wala akong COE and ITR. KUng affidavit of support po kanino po kaya ako kukuha, sa surrogate mother ko o sa live in partner ko na manager ng family business nila. Galing lang po sa London yung surrogate mother ko last Nov. and senior citizen na po sya. Maraming properties, walang asawa at anak. Never pa po akong lumabas ng bansa. ano po kaya ang magandang way? thank you po sa response. God bless
Hi Ms Betchay, i just want to ask for some info…im 35 licensed nurse but not presently working. I’m single pero May isa akong anak 14 yrs old. gusto kasi akong isamang magtour sa korea ng surrogate mother ko sa kanya po lahat ng expenses. ok naman ang bank statement ko the problem is wala akong COE and ITR. KUng affidavit of support po kanino po kaya ako kukuha, sa surrogate mother ko o sa live in partner ko na manager ng family business nila. Galing lang po sa London yung surrogate mother ko last Nov. and senior citizen na po sya. Maraming properties, walang asawa at anak. Never pa po akong lumabas ng bansa. ano po kaya ang magandang way? thank you po sa response. God bless
Hi po! ask lang po sana ako importante lang talaga, kasi po ganito yon..yong tita ko poh nakapangasawa ng koreano ngayon po 3 na anak nila.. naka invite na din po cla 4 years ago skin at sa lola ko, bale 3 mos. po kami nagbakasyon xa korea as tourist ng 62years old kong lola, ngayon po gus2 ng tita ko naman na iinvite din yong kapatid niyang 2 pa.. pareho pong single.. babae at lalaki.. 29 at 36 years old na po tong 2.. ang tanong po, posible po bang hindi sila ideny sa pagkuha ng visa? reason poh kasi ng tita ko sa pag-invite niya eh operado po yong asawa niyang koreano.. hindi po pwedeng magtrabaho siya at mapagod tapos yong byenan niyang babae naman operada rin at my sakit pang rayuma eh 3 poh anak niyang hirap alagaan.. gusto po sana ng tita ko na 1year sana ang gusto niyang time ng pag stay ng tito at tita ko dun.. posible po bang mabigyan sila ng visa for 1year of stay don sa korea? PAKI HELP NAMAN PO! Tnx!
Hi Jene! Posibleng hindi ma-deny pero posible rin na ma-deny. Hindi nagbibigay ng one year sa mga kapatid pero mas mabuti na rin na tanungin ang immigration kasi minsan may mga special cases na nagbibigay sila ng F-1 visa na good for one year. Usually sa parents lang binibigay ang F-1 visa kung foreigner ang babae.
Hi po! ask lang po sana ako importante lang talaga, kasi po ganito yon..yong tita ko poh nakapangasawa ng koreano ngayon po 3 na anak nila.. naka invite na din po cla 4 years ago skin at sa lola ko, bale 3 mos. po kami nagbakasyon xa korea as tourist ng 62years old kong lola, ngayon po gus2 ng tita ko naman na iinvite din yong kapatid niyang 2 pa.. pareho pong single.. babae at lalaki.. 29 at 36 years old na po tong 2.. ang tanong po, posible po bang hindi sila ideny sa pagkuha ng visa? reason poh kasi ng tita ko sa pag-invite niya eh operado po yong asawa niyang koreano.. hindi po pwedeng magtrabaho siya at mapagod tapos yong byenan niyang babae naman operada rin at my sakit pang rayuma eh 3 poh anak niyang hirap alagaan.. gusto po sana ng tita ko na 1year sana ang gusto niyang time ng pag stay ng tito at tita ko dun.. posible po bang mabigyan sila ng visa for 1year of stay don sa korea? PAKI HELP NAMAN PO! Tnx!
Hi Jene! Posibleng hindi ma-deny pero posible rin na ma-deny. Hindi nagbibigay ng one year sa mga kapatid pero mas mabuti na rin na tanungin ang immigration kasi minsan may mga special cases na nagbibigay sila ng F-1 visa na good for one year. Usually sa parents lang binibigay ang F-1 visa kung foreigner ang babae.
hi po. mam betchay ngayon lng pong taon ito ako nag open ng bisnis, ang sabi po sa next yr pa ako magkakaroon ng itr, e gusto ko po magtour s korea ano po kaya ang dapat kong isubmit?
Hi cheng! Kung wala kang ITR, pwede ka mag-submit ng financial documents at land title. Pwede rin stock certificate at country club ownership, basta mapatunayan mo na financially capable kang mag-tour sa Korea.
hi po. mam betchay ngayon lng pong taon ito ako nag open ng bisnis, ang sabi po sa next yr pa ako magkakaroon ng itr, e gusto ko po magtour s korea ano po kaya ang dapat kong isubmit?
Hi cheng! Kung wala kang ITR, pwede ka mag-submit ng financial documents at land title. Pwede rin stock certificate at country club ownership, basta mapatunayan mo na financially capable kang mag-tour sa Korea.
Hello Ms. Betchay,
tanong lang po, may korean friend po ako sa korea at meron po silang business dun, sabi po isend ko daw yung passport ko sa kanila at sila na daw po mag pprocess ng visa for me, so ang problema ko po eh,pano yun kung may visa nako at baka ma deny ako sa korean embassy,and also i have to provide my own ticket na lang,ano ano po ba ang dapat kong dalin na documents at ganun din po sila sa na dapat isend sakin any other supporting documents? thank u po, Godbless!
LAIRE
Hi Laire! Anong klaseng visa ang ia-apply nila? Kasi hindi pinapadala ang passport sa mga nagi-invite. Kahit na i-employ ka nila, hindi mo ipapadala ang passport sa kanila.
Hello Ms. Betchay,
tanong lang po, may korean friend po ako sa korea at meron po silang business dun, sabi po isend ko daw yung passport ko sa kanila at sila na daw po mag pprocess ng visa for me, so ang problema ko po eh,pano yun kung may visa nako at baka ma deny ako sa korean embassy,and also i have to provide my own ticket na lang,ano ano po ba ang dapat kong dalin na documents at ganun din po sila sa na dapat isend sakin any other supporting documents? thank u po, Godbless!
LAIRE
Hi Ms. Betchay,
My office friend and I are planning a trip to Korea. Wala sya bank account or other assets under her name, pero her sister (still single) has bank accounts. Kung sasama sister nya with us, may chance po na ma-approve ang visa ng friend ko?
I read sa previous comments pwede mag-issue ng Affidavit of Support.
Thank you in advance.
Hi Ms. Betchay,
My office friend and I are planning a trip to Korea. Wala sya bank account or other assets under her name, pero her sister (still single) has bank accounts. Kung sasama sister nya with us, may chance po na ma-approve ang visa ng friend ko?
I read sa previous comments pwede mag-issue ng Affidavit of Support.
Thank you in advance.
Hello Ms Betchay,
I am a Filipino currently residing in Bahrain with a valid work visa until 2013. Since we don’t have a Korean embassy in Bahrain I was thinking of just applying for a tourist visa when I come home. If I apply in Manila, how long does the process usually take? And I dont have ITR since I’m working abroad and we are not taxed there. What documents do I need to show in place of ITR?
Appreciate your help on this. Thanks!
Hi po! Mag aapply po kami sa korean embassy this thursday..ask lang po, yung invitation letter, ok lng po na letter lang, hindi po naka notarized eh..sabi ng korean friend ko, no need na..thanks
Hi po! Mag aapply po kami sa korean embassy this thursday..ask lang po, yung invitation letter, ok lng po na letter lang, hindi po naka notarized eh..sabi ng korean friend ko, no need na..thanks
Good day. Student pa lang po ako and planning to travel in Korea. Tanong ko lang po kasi retired na parents ko from their work. But may business naman po kami. Ang need ko na lang po ba i-pass na documents ay ITR. bank accounts nila? Aside from my school certificate, school ID, birth certificate. And another question po need po ba na both ITR and bank accounts nila? Thanks!
I have submitted my documents yesterday at the embassy, now I just have to wait for 1 long week… it’s a mixture of excitement and worry now.. I hope I be granted with a visa.. your site have helped a lot of people including me.. thanks Ms. Betchay.. God bless us all =)
Good luck James! I hope you’ll get your visa without hassle ;p
thanks Ms Betchay =)
God bless always!
I have submitted my documents yesterday at the embassy, now I just have to wait for 1 long week… it’s a mixture of excitement and worry now.. I hope I be granted with a visa.. your site have helped a lot of people including me.. thanks Ms. Betchay.. God bless us all =)
mam,pls.tulungan nyo nman po ako gusto makapunta dto ang anak ko kasama ang manugang at apo ko sabik n po clang makita pinadalhan na cla nag asawa kong koreano ng invitation dinala nila sa korean embassy pero d tinanggap dahil kulang daw kailangan ng bank certificate at ITR.
man betchay db pwedeng pumunta anak kasama ang asawa at apo n dn hahanapan ITR at bank certificate para dumalaw sa amin mag asawa sa tulad nmin may edad namahirap n mag biyahe papuntang pinas?para makasama lang nmin kahit isang buwan lng sa tagal n panahon n dn ako makauwi sa pinas para makasama ang akin pamilya.sa totoo lng mam betchay sabik ako makita at makasama kahit sandali panahon ang akin apo.pinadalahn nmin cla ng invitation pero d naaprobahan kc nga wala clang ITR at bank certificate,sana mam betchay matulungan m ako..salamat po.
mam betchay sana masagot n ang akin tanong kung pwede kahit n walang ITR at bank certificate ang mga anak ko makapunta cla dto, sana mabigyan cla ng visa..ung kng pwede lng namn po para maibsan nman ang kasabikan ko sa mga anak ko makasama.maraming salamat po!GOD BLESS…..
Hi Helengrace! dahil hindi na minor ang anak mo, kailangan nila mag-present ng regular requirements… kung wala naman silang trabaho, pwede naman kumuha ng certificate of tax exemption sa BIR na hindi sila nagbabayad ng tax kasi nga walang work… istrikto kasi sa requirements ang embassy
mam betchay isa pa po tanong ung bank certificate need pa rin po b?d po b pwede ung amin bank certificate n mag asawa n lng ang submit?
ma’am i have therequirements needed for a tourist visa..now how can i get an application form?can i have it from the website of korean embasssy phls? i had an old one application,,that was 6 yrs ago pa po,,pwedi pa po kaya yon na gamitin ko ngayon?salamat po.pls do reply on my email pls.God bless po!
cez… just go to d embassy they have a lot of forms, u can just fill it up when ur there…. its not true that it should be in typewritten so just fill up the form when u r there..
last 2 weeks ago…nag try kaming kumuha ng korean visa thru travel agency… ako may US visa pero expired na last year….my sister-in-law first time mag a-abroad at sa korea pa….una ang sabi ng liason nde raw pwde ang sa hipag ko kc maliit lang ang saving at first time pang lalabas ng bansa….pero ika nga there’s no harm in trying….3 days i got my visa and my sister-in-law got her visa after 7 days and she’s approved….
nagbabasa din ako d2 bago kami kumuha ng visa….basta legal ang mga documents ninyo at kahit di kalakihan ang savings depende na siguro sa consul kung feeling ok kayo para sa kanila…kasi may mga ibang documents din naman kaming mali at may din mali sa application form pero OK naman lahat….
so, goodluck na lang sa mga mag-a-apply…give your best shot, pag sakaling nainterview kau wag kakabahan feel confident 🙂 ……hopefully by next month we will be in KOREA!!! thanks for this thread!!
nice to hear the good news Ms. Rose… I will be going back to the embassy by Wednesday to know my verdict.. I pray and hope it’s good news..
If i’ll be granted the visa, i’ll be in Seoul by June 16-19 =)
last 2 weeks ago…nag try kaming kumuha ng korean visa thru travel agency… ako may US visa pero expired na last year….my sister-in-law first time mag a-abroad at sa korea pa….una ang sabi ng liason nde raw pwde ang sa hipag ko kc maliit lang ang saving at first time pang lalabas ng bansa….pero ika nga there’s no harm in trying….3 days i got my visa and my sister-in-law got her visa after 7 days and she’s approved….
nagbabasa din ako d2 bago kami kumuha ng visa….basta legal ang mga documents ninyo at kahit di kalakihan ang savings depende na siguro sa consul kung feeling ok kayo para sa kanila…kasi may mga ibang documents din naman kaming mali at may din mali sa application form pero OK naman lahat….
so, goodluck na lang sa mga mag-a-apply…give your best shot, pag sakaling nainterview kau wag kakabahan feel confident 🙂 ……hopefully by next month we will be in KOREA!!! thanks for this thread!!
Hi, I just tumbled upon this very informative and helpful site. 🙂 We are going to Korea this December. As for the application for Single Entry Visa, I just want to clarify that if one’s passport already has Japan Single- Entry Visa and travel stamps, we just need to pass the application form right? 🙂 I hope you can answer my question so we’ll know when to book for our flights. Thanks a lot!
Hi Gelo! If it’s a single-entry visa, it means it’s not valid anymore. The OECD visa should be valid. You still need to pass the other basic requirements.
Hi, I just tumbled upon this very informative and helpful site. 🙂 We are going to Korea this December. As for the application for Single Entry Visa, I just want to clarify that if one’s passport already has Japan Single- Entry Visa and travel stamps, we just need to pass the application form right? 🙂 I hope you can answer my question so we’ll know when to book for our flights. Thanks a lot!
Hi Gelo! If it’s a single-entry visa, it means it’s not valid anymore. The OECD visa should be valid. You still need to pass the other basic requirements.
Thanks ma’am! I think I got confused with this bit: “For an applicant who has travelled or has valid visa to any one of the OECD member countries within the last 5years” I thought, If I at least travelled once to any of the OECD member countries I can skip na the other documents. Thank you for clarifying that. But with the Japan VISA I have do you think I have a better chance of getting approval from the consul? Also, Is it possible to apply for a korean single-entry visa NOW and have the visa effective only when I leave for SK on December para walang maging concerns sa 60 days validity period? Thank you and I hope you can answer my additional questions! 😀
Hi Gelo! You’ll have better chances of getting a visa because of that Japan visa. It’s better for you to apply later.
Thank you for your help Ma’am! 🙂 looking forward on visiting the beautiful S.Korea! Kamsahamnida!
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Ako po yung housewife na nagtanong last April. Student na din po ako ngayon taking my Masteral. I was wondering kung pwedeng student requirements nalang ang isubmit ko instead of the documents for housewife since I am travelling with mama na OECD frequent traveller naman. This friday na po kami pupunta sa Embassy. Documents to be submitted: Invitation for conference(original)
certification of membership(original)
birth certificate,
COE of parents,
ITR of parents,bank statement of parents,my own bank statement, my own credit card, my own car registration, photocopy of school ID, certificate of enrollment.
Nabalitaan ko kasi na jr assistant manager ng BPI nadeny kaya sobrang kaba na naman ako
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Ako po yung housewife na nagtanong last April. Student na din po ako ngayon taking my Masteral. I was wondering kung pwedeng student requirements nalang ang isubmit ko instead of the documents for housewife since I am travelling with mama na OECD frequent traveller naman. This friday na po kami pupunta sa Embassy. Documents to be submitted: Invitation for conference(original)
certification of membership(original)
birth certificate,
COE of parents,
ITR of parents,bank statement of parents,my own bank statement, my own credit card, my own car registration, photocopy of school ID, certificate of enrollment.
Nabalitaan ko kasi na jr assistant manager ng BPI nadeny kaya sobrang kaba na naman ako
Ate Betchay!
I got my visa na! ^^
Arriving at Incheon on the 16th of June ^^
thanks Miss Betchay!
your site really helped me with the information I found here ^^
congratulations James 🙂 sana kami din mabigyan. tomorrow kami magsubmit ng documents
pray and hope for the best! =)
Hi James, if u dont mind me asking, how much po ang bal. ng bank cert. mo? and anu po nilagay mu reason pag punta SK?
Thanks.
and one more thing po, need b talaga madami n napuntahan n country?
thanks
Not really. But I guess it would be better if you do have traveled to even countries nearby so they’ll know that you have no intentions of prolonging your stay in Korea.
Hi Ms. Betchay! I’m a student here in Philippines and I have a Korean classmate who is also studying here, niyayaya niya ako next March after ng gradution namin na pumunta sa Korea.. Sa Busan kung saan siya nkatira. Sagot niya na ung home stay and ung foods. Ang problema ko lang sa requirements, yung Parents Employment Certificate kasi retired na po ung papa ko sa pgging soldier last 2010 bali nagppension na lang siya and yung mama ko kakaretired lng din this october 2013 civilian employee si mama. Pwede pa ba sila kumuhang employment certificate? 🙁 Or may alternative pong requirements para doon? Atska magkano po ang tinitignan nilang pera sa bank cert? Ayos lang po ba yung 300K+? Waiting for your response po. Need ko po help niyo.. 🙁
sir,
with regards sa COE ng parents mo, maari kang tumawag sa embassy para maitanong kung ano ang alternative documents na kailangan mo..
much better na itanong mo na sa kanila to get first hand info from their staff..
good luck and God bless sa application!
hi po mam betchay ask k lng po i was there in sk i left korea year 2007 or 8 dont really remember po…nag tnt po ako nun pero hnd namn po nahuli kusang loob umuwi po hnd namn deportation…mag 6 yrs nako d s pinas i plan to apply as a tourist visa sana po pero married n po ako s american po ppwd po ba ako mag apply ulet hnd b nila makikita n galing ako dun at nag tnt pero hnd namn deportation.un dati gamit ko passport when i was a single pero ngaun po married passport n po kng mag apply po ako ng tourist visa hnd b nila editek un record k n nag tnt ako nun?pls reply po i need to know man bet before ako mag apply…
Pwede po ba ako mag apply tourist sa Korea for 4 days lang.Pupunta kasi doon ang sister ko magbabakasyon US citizen siya at doon kami magkikita.Siya gagastos sa travel ko dahil wala akon work ngayon…land title lang ang documents na mapapakita ko.Thanks
hi po . ask ko lang po sana kung pwd po ako mag apply ng tourist visa kse ung sister ko iinvite nya ko para mag alaga ng anak nya eh ung may COE po ako kso last april pa yung work ko na endo na po ako i have itr and bank acc. kaso ung itr ko po is walang tin number kse di po kmi kinakaltasan ng tax pwd parin po ba ko mag apply thanks po sa mag reresponse FGod bless !
Thank you po. 🙂
Ate Betchay!
I got my visa na! ^^
Arriving at Incheon on the 16th of June ^^
Hi! Good day! Ask ko lang po mam if ano po ung mas recommendable, kung kukuha po muna ako ng hotel reaervation and plane tickets or need ko muna magapply ng korean visa? Sayang naman po kasi kung hinde magmit yung plane tikets. Requirrment po ba yung hotel reservations and plane ticket? Thank you! Hope for your reply..
Ask ko rin po pala na since i’m a minimum wage worker wala po kobg itr pwede kO po ba gamitun yubg itr ng mother ko na mag sponsor sa pgpunta ko dun? Thank you.
Nel,
when i applied for the visa, wala ako hotel reservation pa..
meron lang ako plane tickets (piso fare) pero hindi ko yun ni-submit during my application..
when you declare in the application that you are an employee, then the ITR is a requirement..
btw, I submitted the documents required as an employee for tourist visa.. ITR, bank certificate and Certificate of Employment..
Hi! Good day! Ask ko lang po mam if ano po ung mas recommendable, kung kukuha po muna ako ng hotel reaervation and plane tickets or need ko muna magapply ng korean visa? Sayang naman po kasi kung hinde magmit yung plane tikets. Requirrment po ba yung hotel reservations and plane ticket? Thank you! Hope for your reply..
Ask ko rin po pala na since i’m a minimum wage worker wala po kobg itr pwede kO po ba gamitun yubg itr ng mother ko na mag sponsor sa pgpunta ko dun? Thank you.
Nel,
when i applied for the visa, wala ako hotel reservation pa..
meron lang ako plane tickets (piso fare) pero hindi ko yun ni-submit during my application..
when you declare in the application that you are an employee, then the ITR is a requirement..
Hi Ms. Betchay, paano po kung may nag-invite sa akin na korean friend tapos sya yung ma sponsor pano po ang process nun ano po kelangan nun?
if you have a Korean inviter as your guarantor, i think you need to have the photocopy of the inviter’s passport page with the details and a formal invitation..
I am not sure with this, but you still nee to submit the basic requirements.. depending on your type of application.. =)
James…. better be careful and not carefree cause thers a lot of people who had d tourist visa already but they were deported… u still have to face d immigration here in korea… when i arrived here in korea last april..some of d filipinos were deported… they were A to A…. airport to airport only
thank you for that info.. noted..
Thank you po James, ahh send nya sa korean embassy dito sa philippines. eh ano pong next step pag na send nya na yung copy ng passport nya tas formal letter of invitation?
Malaki ba ang pag-asa na makapag-tour ang mag-ina ko dito sa korea?. more than 1 year na ako dito tapos yung asawa ko walang work pero may bank certificate sya. may passport yung mag-ina ko. Malaki ba potential?
Hi Edward. Depende sa visa mo. Kung E-9 visa ka, medyo mahihirapan sila pero kung E-7 or D-visas hindi ganun kahirap.
..saan pong lugar located d2 po sa pilipinas ang Korean embassy??
..salamat po..
Hi Lalaine! Sa Makati ang Korean Embassy pero may consular office sila sa Cebu.
..saan pong lugar located d2 po sa pilipinas ang Korean embassy??
..salamat po..
Hi Lalaine! Sa Makati ang Korean Embassy pero may consular office sila sa Cebu.
meron pa po bang korean embassy sa makati? sa Upper mckinley fort bonifacio kami pumunta 2 weeks ago and last week for the release…
hello po. ask ko lang po sana kung san ung consular office nla sa cebu?i’m from tacloban po kasi and sa cebu nalang po ako mag’aapply ng korean visa since mas malapit lang ang cebu. and one more question po, ilang months po ang validity if ever ma’approve ang visa? kasi my friend and i are planning to visit korea next year or next2 year. baka po kc pag nag’aaply ako and hopefully maapprove agad, baka d na xa valid during our final date to travel. Thanks a lot po. God Bless!
3 months lang po ata kapag tourist visa..
Good day Ms.Betchay ask ko lang po yung supporting documents ko like land tittle is nakapangalan pa sa father in law ko pero isa ako sa benificiary nya kailangan ba mag pa affidavit ako na katunayan na isa ako sa mag mamay ari nun para lang ma present ko as supporting docu. wala po kasi ako itr or ceo may small business lang po kami at dito lang sa haus kaya no tyaxes to be paid . thanks po :)….
Good day Ms.Betchay ask ko lang po yung supporting documents ko like land tittle is nakapangalan pa sa father in law ko pero isa ako sa benificiary nya kailangan ba mag pa affidavit ako na katunayan na isa ako sa mag mamay ari nun para lang ma present ko as supporting docu. wala po kasi ako itr or ceo may small business lang po kami at dito lang sa haus kaya no tyaxes to be paid . thanks po :)….
Hi,
I’m really getting nervous for my VISA application.. I’ll be travelling to S. Korea this September (as a tourist), and I already actually booked the flight.
Here’s my situation..
I just got registered as an employee here at our company (family owned – my mom along with her 2 brothers own it) last January of this year. So technically I still have no ITR since it will only be issued next year.
Could I submit our company’s documents (Cert. of Incorporation, Business Permit, & Cert. of Registration) as a proof? I’m also planning to submit an affidavit of consent and support signed by my Mom (along with her ITR, Bank Cert. as well), just in case. In addition, I do have at least 100,000 php in my bank (thanks to my savings, & insurance grants), so I could give them this and my Cert. of Employment. My only worry is I don’t have an ITR as of now.
I would really appreciate your thoughts about this one. Thanks!
Hi,
I’m really getting nervous for my VISA application.. I’ll be travelling to S. Korea this September (as a tourist), and I already actually booked the flight.
Here’s my situation..
I just got registered as an employee here at our company (family owned – my mom along with her 2 brothers own it) last January of this year. So technically I still have no ITR since it will only be issued next year.
Could I submit our company’s documents (Cert. of Incorporation, Business Permit, & Cert. of Registration) as a proof? I’m also planning to submit an affidavit of consent and support signed by my Mom (along with her ITR, Bank Cert. as well), just in case. In addition, I do have at least 100,000 php in my bank (thanks to my savings, & insurance grants), so I could give them this and my Cert. of Employment. My only worry is I don’t have an ITR as of now.
I would really appreciate your thoughts about this one. Thanks!
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hello po ask ko lang po panu po magkaroon ng tourist visa and anu po mga requirements? nandoon po bf ko and his boss invited me n magtourist doon panu po un??/thank you
hello po ask ko lang po panu po magkaroon ng tourist visa and anu po mga requirements? nandoon po bf ko and his boss invited me n magtourist doon panu po un??/thank you
Good day!
Medical student po ako sa UP. Mag-tour po sana ako sa Korea sa August. Ang problem ko po, dahil student pa po ako, kailangan parent’s documets yung ibigay. Ako po kasi yung mag-fund ng trip ko, nagwork po ako sa Englsh tutor online, and may 40k na po ako na naipon for this trip. Nakabili na rin po ako ng departure at return ticket. Wala pong bank account yung father ko pero yung mom ko po meron. Medyo megligible rin po yung laman ng bank accounts nila. 😛
So ang problem ko po, baka pag bank cerficate ko yung sinubmit ko, hindi nila ako bigyan ng Visa. 🙁
Mas ok po ba na ilipat ko na lang yung money ko sa paren’t bank account? :/
Yun na lang po kasi yung kulang ko. Lahat po ng requirements meron.
Tapos since student po ako, hindi pa po ako nakakakuha ng TIN. Ano pong ilalagay dun if ever? Thanks po.
Good day!
Medical student po ako sa UP. Mag-tour po sana ako sa Korea sa August. Ang problem ko po, dahil student pa po ako, kailangan parent’s documets yung ibigay. Ako po kasi yung mag-fund ng trip ko, nagwork po ako sa Englsh tutor online, and may 40k na po ako na naipon for this trip. Nakabili na rin po ako ng departure at return ticket. Wala pong bank account yung father ko pero yung mom ko po meron. Medyo megligible rin po yung laman ng bank accounts nila. 😛
So ang problem ko po, baka pag bank cerficate ko yung sinubmit ko, hindi nila ako bigyan ng Visa. 🙁
Mas ok po ba na ilipat ko na lang yung money ko sa paren’t bank account? :/
Yun na lang po kasi yung kulang ko. Lahat po ng requirements meron.
Tapos since student po ako, hindi pa po ako nakakakuha ng TIN. Ano pong ilalagay dun if ever? Thanks po.
hi to all po..
ask ko lang po…mi bf po ko na nagwowork jn sa korea..gusto po nia na me ang magtour jn kahit for 5days lng…sagot po nia lahat ng gastos.ano po ang mga need kong gawin or e past sa embassy or what ever…worker lng din po xa jn sa isang car company..but i am working here now in hk…please help naman po…
At maraming maraming salamat po sa page n2 na pakaheplful nia talaga…i learn at alot…
Hi Cel! Kung nasa Hong Kong ka, better ask the Korean Embassy or Consulate diyan sa HK. Iba kasi requirements ng bawat Embassy.
hello sis betchay,,
nag ask na po ko d2,,d daw po pwd me pumunta ng korea if nand2 me sa hk..need ko umuwi ng pinas…d daw po allowed sa aming mga domestic helper na ppuntang korea frm here in hk…..ano po ba ang mga requirments jn sa pinas…gusto ko lng po magvacation sa korea for 3-5 days to meet my bf lng naman,,hehhe,,,thanks for reply po!!GOD BLESS U
hope na d po kau magsawa sa mga katanongan at kakulitan namin..heeheh HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY TO ALL
Hi Cel! Kagaya ng nasa itaas:
– application
– passport
– ID photo
– certificate of employment
– bank certificate
– ITR (tax return) or kung hindi ka nagbabayad ng tax, kuha ka ng certificate of exemption sa BIR
– kung Korean ang BF mo, invitation letter from him plus a copy of his passport (first page)
ms betchay what do u mean kapag hindi ka nakabayad sa bir pwd po kayo kumuha ng certificate of exemption d ko po gets eh thank u po
again thanks po sa page na ‘to
again thanks po sa page na ‘to
greetings!
ask ko l am g po ku.g pwede mo gamitin tax declaration sa pag apply ng visa..
greetings!
ask ko l am g po ku.g pwede mo gamitin tax declaration sa pag apply ng visa..
Sorry Ms. Betchay for replying to some of the inquiries. Just wanted to share some of what I know (or what I believe I know). Hope you don’t mind. 🙂
Thanks for sharing! We need real life experiences ;p
gusto ko po sana itanong kung pwede po ako ulit mkabalik ng korea after one year after kung tumakas sa dati kong amo hindi ko po tinapos contract ko na dapat one year contract 8months lng po akong ng work pero after nun tumakas na po ako bali dito na po ako pinas kasal na sa us military ask ko po kung pwede pa ako makabalik doon kasi babalik po kasi asawa ko sa korea at gusto niya akong kunin or kuhaan ng visa ulit papunta doon pwede na po ba ako makabalik after 1year hindi na po ba ako ma babanned sa airport ng korea tnx po sa answer,,,,
gusto ko po sana itanong kung pwede po ako ulit mkabalik ng korea after one year after kung tumakas sa dati kong amo hindi ko po tinapos contract ko na dapat one year contract 8months lng po akong ng work pero after nun tumakas na po ako bali dito na po ako pinas kasal na sa us military ask ko po kung pwede pa ako makabalik doon kasi babalik po kasi asawa ko sa korea at gusto niya akong kunin or kuhaan ng visa ulit papunta doon pwede na po ba ako makabalik after 1year hindi na po ba ako ma babanned sa airport ng korea tnx po sa answer,,,,
Hello Ms. Betchay and other readers . I’m just wondering what if sabay kami ng mom ko mag-apply ng visa? My mom is qualified for multiple entry visa, I think 3 of the qualifications pasok siya. Would there be a chance na I will be given multiple entry visa, too? Thanks! 🙂
Hi Dee! That would depend on your qualifications and supporting documents.
Hello Ms. Betchay and other readers . I’m just wondering what if sabay kami ng mom ko mag-apply ng visa? My mom is qualified for multiple entry visa, I think 3 of the qualifications pasok siya. Would there be a chance na I will be given multiple entry visa, too? Thanks! 🙂
The Korean Embassy in Manila is terrible. They make it almost impossible for Filipinos to visit here in Korea.
We wanted to invite my stepdaughter to Korea for a visit, she is 13 years old, they wouldn’t even accept the application even though we submitted many more documents than required, 14 in all. They would not accept our marriage certificate because I am a South African and my wife is a Filipino.
They are so corrupt there and want money to approve the application, wish there was something we could do about it.
What possible reason would they refuse a 14 year old a visa to visit her mom, they suck there. I really hate that place.
I personally went there some time back and the people there spoke to me as if I was a dog. I have never been so insulted in my life.
Hi Ralph sorry to hear that, I hope there are other ways to help your stepchild in having a visa. What I saw that the other parents did when I applied last May31 was if the child is still a minor, the mother usually files the application for her visa here in the Philippines. The mother submits the child’s copy of school ID,birth certificate, and certificate of enrollment. Then the consul will usually ask for the parent’s certificate of employment, ITR, certificate of bank deposit here in the philippines complete with contact numbers. I personally don’t believe that they want money in exchange for the visa approval since I don’t have much in my bank account but we were still granted visas (me& my mom) I submitted 11 documents all in all for being a student and a housewife and they were accepted and I was given a claim stub for June7 But yes, the woman in window2 when I applied was quite rude.
The Korean Embassy in Manila is terrible. They make it almost impossible for Filipinos to visit here in Korea.
We wanted to invite my stepdaughter to Korea for a visit, she is 13 years old, they wouldn’t even accept the application even though we submitted many more documents than required, 14 in all. They would not accept our marriage certificate because I am a South African and my wife is a Filipino.
They are so corrupt there and want money to approve the application, wish there was something we could do about it.
What possible reason would they refuse a 14 year old a visa to visit her mom, they suck there. I really hate that place.
I personally went there some time back and the people there spoke to me as if I was a dog. I have never been so insulted in my life.
Hi Ralph sorry to hear that, I hope there are other ways to help your stepchild in having a visa. What I saw that the other parents did when I applied last May31 was if the child is still a minor, the mother usually files the application for her visa here in the Philippines. The mother submits the child’s copy of school ID,birth certificate, and certificate of enrollment. Then the consul will usually ask for the parent’s certificate of employment, ITR, certificate of bank deposit here in the philippines complete with contact numbers. I personally don’t believe that they want money in exchange for the visa approval since I don’t have much in my bank account but we were still granted visas (me& my mom) I submitted 11 documents all in all for being a student and a housewife and they were accepted and I was given a claim stub for June7 But yes, the woman in window2 when I applied was quite rude.
Hi Ms. Betchay at sa lahat ng nagshare ng input dito 🙂 Just got our visas today (Mama and I) THANK YOU PO SOBRA SA SITE NA ITO.
Ako po yung 34 y/o na housewife/student ang profile. 🙂 thank you sa mga nagadvise 🙂 talagang nakatulong pati prayers. Eto po ang list ng mga documents na naibigay ko:
passport,passport picture white background,invitation to Lions Club convention,certification of membership to Lions Convention,my copy of school ID,my certificate of enrollment,my own bank certificate,copy of my own credit cards,copy my own car registration,my own birth certificate,Mama’s COE and copy of ITR (Govt employee po sya), my own marriage contract,husband’s COE and ITR. buti nalang kahit napagtaasan ko ng konti ng boses si ms.koreana, naggrant pa din ang visa. yung nagrelease ng passports sa visa 1, nakasmile si mr.korean habang nagaabot ng passport pero may mga nadeny pa rin.
nagapply kami nung May 31, si Mama since OECD traveller sya, June 5 ready na ang visa nya pero sinabay na namin sa pagkuha nung sakin ngayong June7. Yung Koreana sa window 2 medyo rude sakin nung ipinasa ko documents ko, halos lahat ng photocopy ibinalik sakin so medyo tumaas boses ko para iexplain sa kanya na student at housewife ako buti nakinig sabay check sa papers na hawak nya, at binigyan ako ng claim stub para sa June7 ibinalik lang sakin ang copies ng marriage contract ni mama, copy ng bank certificate ni mama. singapore pa lang ang tatak sa passport ko pero 2002 at 2005 nakapag HK at Bangkok na din kaso ignore lang nila kasi nga yung within last 5 years lang ang tiningnan.
Good Luck sa mga magaaply 🙂
Hi Cristina! Enjoy your trip here. Medyo mainit at humid na so swak na swak ang summer clothes sa Pinas. Wag lang mag-Havaiinas kasi hindi masyadong uso dito. Pretty sandals (or Fitflops) are better.
oo nga po nataon summer na buti nalang di na po need bumili ng bagong damit 🙂 pano po pala bumili ng KRPass online? Balak po namin magday tour ng seoul mula Busan sa june 21 kasi 22 pa po yung conference magstart. Anong cellphone type po ang gumagana sa Korea? Nabasa ko po kasi WCDMA ang network ng korea at hindi GSM tulad dito sa Pinas? Gagana po kaya ang Nokia C6-00? From the Gimhae airport pano po pumunta sa Seomyeon? dun po kasi kami nakapagbook. Tapat daw po ng Seomyeon Shopping District at likod ng Lotte ang location ng hotel. sorry dami pong tanong first timers po kasi kami ni mama 🙂
Good morning!
Ask ko po sana kung magkano ba dapat laman ng account mo if ever na gusto mo mag-tour in korea.di ba dapat nakalagay rin yon sa bank cert mo?
Hi merz! Yes, nakalagay sa bank certificate pero common sense would tell us na kung mas marami kang pera mas maganda. wala naman recommended ang embassy kung magkano ang amount dapat…
Good morning!
Ask ko po sana kung magkano ba dapat laman ng account mo if ever na gusto mo mag-tour in korea.di ba dapat nakalagay rin yon sa bank cert mo?
Hi merz! Yes, nakalagay sa bank certificate pero common sense would tell us na kung mas marami kang pera mas maganda. wala naman recommended ang embassy kung magkano ang amount dapat…
hi.. white background po ba ang kailangan sa picture? and paano po pag wala po ako nang: – Parents bank certificate (original)
– Parents Employment certificate (original)
– Parents Income Tax Return (photocopy)
yung tita ko po kasi kasama ko sa korea..
hello.. sino po kaya pwedi sumagot sa akin.. i was deported last dec 2 2011 in korea immigration go back here philippines.. pwedi pa po kaya ako kumuha ng korean visa? kasi kinuhanan ako sa korean immigration ng thumbmark? thanks
Hi Anjelo! Five years pa bago ka pwede mag-apply uli ng visa for Korea.
salamat po… its really a great information.. i was plan to apply again.. thanks again!
salamat po… 🙁
hello.. sino po kaya pwedi sumagot sa akin.. i was deported last dec 2 2011 in korea immigration go back here philippines.. pwedi pa po kaya ako kumuha ng korean visa? kasi kinuhanan ako sa korean immigration ng thumbmark? thanks
Hi Anjelo! Five years pa bago ka pwede mag-apply uli ng visa for Korea.
salamat po… its really a great information.. i was plan to apply again.. thanks again!
salamat po… 🙁
Hello po. I’m a student po, and I’m planning to go to Seoul this coming August. May plane ticket at hotal na po ako, Visa na lang kulang. 😛 I’m going to submit my requirements this week. Okay na po ba itong requirements ko? 🙂
[x] Application Form
[x] 1pc. Passport size colored picture
[x] Passport Original (6Mons. Valid)
[x] Copy of Passport First Page
[x] School Certificate (Original)
[x] Copy of School ID
[x] Copy of Birth Certificate
[x] Ma – Bank Certificate, ITR, Employment Certificate
[x] Pa – ITR, Employment Certificate
40k lang po yung laman ng bank acct ni Mama tapos wala pong bank account si Papa, okay lang po kaya yun? Thanks in advance! 😀
Hi Honey Jane,
student din ako ng nagapply nung May31,2012. Granted naman ang visa ko 🙂 kung sakaling may car kayo o titulo ng lupa na nakapangalan sa parents mo, pakisama na rin ang mga photocopy nito sa application mo. accept naman nila yun e..nga pala,sabihin mo kaagad sa window na student ka kasi di sila nagtatanong. yung copy ng ownership ng car o titulo dagdag pampatibay na babalik ka kasi may properties ang family mo dito. 🙂 good luck!
Hello po. I’m a student po, and I’m planning to go to Seoul this coming August. May plane ticket at hotal na po ako, Visa na lang kulang. 😛 I’m going to submit my requirements this week. Okay na po ba itong requirements ko? 🙂
[x] Application Form
[x] 1pc. Passport size colored picture
[x] Passport Original (6Mons. Valid)
[x] Copy of Passport First Page
[x] School Certificate (Original)
[x] Copy of School ID
[x] Copy of Birth Certificate
[x] Ma – Bank Certificate, ITR, Employment Certificate
[x] Pa – ITR, Employment Certificate
40k lang po yung laman ng bank acct ni Mama tapos wala pong bank account si Papa, okay lang po kaya yun? Thanks in advance! 😀
Hi Honey Jane,
student din ako ng nagapply nung May31,2012. Granted naman ang visa ko 🙂 kung sakaling may car kayo o titulo ng lupa na nakapangalan sa parents mo, pakisama na rin ang mga photocopy nito sa application mo. accept naman nila yun e..nga pala,sabihin mo kaagad sa window na student ka kasi di sila nagtatanong. yung copy ng ownership ng car o titulo dagdag pampatibay na babalik ka kasi may properties ang family mo dito. 🙂 good luck!
thanks! kaso wala na silang ibang properties eh. nagrerent lang din kami ngayon. 🙂 ilang days bago mo nakuha? also, i’ll be travelling alone.. factor ba yun? 🙂 makakatulong ba kung isama ko yung copy ng return ticket ko?
Hi Honey Jane! They might just scold you for buying a ticket in advance…
Hello po Ms. Betchay! Ok po. Thanks nga po pala for this blog, been following this ever since.. ngayon finally mag-aapply na po talaga ako. :DDD
Hi Honey Jane, Ms. Betchay, James
after 5 working days nakuha ko na visa ko, kay Mama after 3 days nauna yung sa kanya. nandito kami ni Mama ngayon sa Busan. Medyo mahirap makipagusap sa mga Koreans pero mababait naman sila.
Ms. Betchay pwede po ba kami magpapalit ng konting USD sa Lotte Hotel Busan kahit hindi kami dun naka-book? Bukas pa lang po kami magtour kasi nauna ang konting shopping dito sa Seomyeon.
James, buti ka pa nakapag Everland na kami di pa sana di masayang ang mga susunod na araw 🙂
Hello po ulit! Thanks po sa lahat ng advice. Nagsubmit po ako nung wednesday. June 27 daw po babalikan.. okay lang po kaya the next day ko na balikan? Nun lang po kasi ako walang class, sa 27 po may class po ako. 🙁
Miss Betchay!
I am on my 3rd day here in South Korea na 😉
enjoyed my Seoul City tour and Everland tour on my first two days..
di ko na kaya mag temple visit, sumakit ipin ko dahil sa braces..
tomorrow night, i’ll be flying back to PH..
thanks for all the people who shared their experiences here.. 🙂
God bless us all!
Enjoy your remaining time here!
Miss Betchay!
I am on my 3rd day here in South Korea na 😉
enjoyed my Seoul City tour and Everland tour on my first two days..
di ko na kaya mag temple visit, sumakit ipin ko dahil sa braces..
tomorrow night, i’ll be flying back to PH..
thanks for all the people who shared their experiences here.. 🙂
God bless us all!
Hi…ask ko lang kung pwede bang walang itr pero meron business permit..pwede kaya yun para kumuha ng C-3 visa…thank you
Hi…ask ko lang kung pwede bang walang itr pero meron business permit..pwede kaya yun para kumuha ng C-3 visa…thank you
Hi po miss betchay i just wanna ask kung posible ba akong mabgyan ng c-3 visa?ang documents ko lang ay.bank cert.business permit. i dont have a ITR yet and any invitation letter.galing na ako doon pero E-6 ang visa ko last 2010..posible kaya akong mabigyan ng visa..your reply will be appreciated..thanks much!god bless
Hi po miss betchay i just wanna ask kung posible ba akong mabgyan ng c-3 visa?ang documents ko lang ay.bank cert.business permit. i dont have a ITR yet and any invitation letter.galing na ako doon pero E-6 ang visa ko last 2010..posible kaya akong mabigyan ng visa..your reply will be appreciated..thanks much!god bless
Hi Melody! It’s not for me to say kung mabibigyan ka ng visa or not pero kailangan mong kumpletuhin ang dokumento mo. Kung hindi, hindi nila tatanggapin ang application mo. Requirement ang ITR so kailangan meron ka talaga. Kung wala naman, magdala ka ng kopya ng titulo ng mga pag-aari mo.
Hi Miss Betchay. I was supposed to get my visa today, but they told me my TIN was invalid. I said how come..My company even gave a tax refund..So I went to BIR to verify my TIN they said I just need to update it. Then I double check my ITR again ..low an behold I was shocked to see that my TIN is incorrect they put 639 instead of 637 now I even have a bigger problem. So my question is, How long will they hold my passport. I already ask our HR to correct my 2316 but I don’t . Will the korean embassy wait for another week for me to pass the updates 2316 form..I really dont know what to do
Hi Paula! Don’t worry they won’t throw out your passport. Just go there with the revision and sort things out.
Hi Miss Betchay. I was supposed to get my visa today, but they told me my TIN was invalid. I said how come..My company even gave a tax refund..So I went to BIR to verify my TIN they said I just need to update it. Then I double check my ITR again ..low an behold I was shocked to see that my TIN is incorrect they put 639 instead of 637 now I even have a bigger problem. So my question is, How long will they hold my passport. I already ask our HR to correct my 2316 but I don’t . Will the korean embassy wait for another week for me to pass the updates 2316 form..I really dont know what to do
Hi Paula! Don’t worry they won’t throw out your passport. Just go there with the revision and sort things out.
thanks ms betchay..bilis mag reply ah
I went there earlier today. I passed 1902 form.
tas sabay stamp stamp c kuya.
pinababalik ulit ako sa monday june 25..
grabe ang gastos at ang dami ko ng absent sa work
sana ma approve na sya para worth it ang pg absent
sad to say they denied my visa for that one fucking wrong number..they dont even know the word verify. they could have called the BIR office to check my documents..or they just dont know how to read English..
Im sorry to lash out.. but I was very disappointed with them. Even my korean friends cannot believe the result.
If they put there: The documents you have submitted cannot be verified. Man I think they dont even know the word verify..Again im sorry im lashing out here.
I know how it feels. Happened to me 9 years ago…
I will just try my luck next time.. so payu ko sa mga ng aapply..verify nyo muna sa BIR ung tin. nyo..wag mag pa kacguro..lesson learned to..I thought my TIN was right,,coz I came from a reputable company..So better be sure than sorry.. Thanks for this blog. Maraming matutulungan to
Hi paulamyka! I think hindi sila consistent, kasi meron din dito na same case as you pero na-grant siya ng visa.
sum1 can help,gusto ko po sna mg apply ng tourist visa,the only problem is wla akong ITR,i have boyfreind in korea,and he will support me also aside na my pera din ako sa bank.iniinvite din po ko ng bf ko..anu po ba ang pwede kung gwin…please!!malaking tulong po kung my makakasagot.thanks
gud pm miss betchay,my husbands contract as an eps worker will expire this sept.2012.he is not sure yet when will be the next eps exam here in the phils,so,is it possible for him to apply for a tepmporary working visa in a ship building company?(with complete requirements.)
thank you in advance miss betchay,your reply will be very much appreciated…
Hi DJK! You might want to check this post:
https://old.buhaykorea.com/2012/06/20/revision-on-eps/
hi good morning miss betchay,thanks for the site but weve checked on that already and my husband is not qualified because last oct 2011 he transferred to another company,and he is already 38 years old,that is why we are thinking of another way on how he can go back to korea.
hi poh..ask ko lang paano mag tourist sa korea ng 1 week lang…kasi andyan mga kapatid at pinsan at mga frens ko..kaya need ko sila puntahan…pwede po ba ninyo ako tulungan?salamat poh
Hi Vianne! Prepare mo lang documents required na nasa itaas tapos punta ka ng Korean Embassy at ipasa mo mga documents dun. Balikan mo ang passport mo sa takdang araw na ibibigay nila. Pag may visa ang passport mo, pwede ka na bumili ng ticket. Pag walang visa, try again in six months.
Hi again ms.betchay..for applying a c-3 visa do i need to show a hotel itinerary?kasi balak ko mag stay sa apartment lang ng boyfriend ko na tourist din he has a job for 1 month only..wala kasi akong invitation letter from him…your reply will be appreciated thank you so much.
Hi Melody! Nope, you don’t need to show an itinerary, but you have to write down where you will be staying.
when I applied for tourist visa, N/A or undecided lang po nilagay ko sa field na yan..
Hi again ms.betchay..for applying a c-3 visa do i need to show a hotel itinerary?kasi balak ko mag stay sa apartment lang ng boyfriend ko na tourist din he has a job for 1 month only..wala kasi akong invitation letter from him…your reply will be appreciated thank you so much.
Hi ulit Honey Jane,
ok lang kung next day mo kunin ang passport mo. Kami nga after 2 days pa namin nakuha para sabay na rin yung sakin.
Hi betchay. just want to know what are the requirements for working visa. I’m planning to apply to work in private company in Seoul. not seaman/ seawafares.
Thank you so much!
Hi. ask ko lang po kung paano ang gagawin kung wala akong school ID? hindi pa kasi narrelease un ID namin, dahil college freshman ako..and kailangan ko na mag-submit ng requirements for visa this week kasi ang potential date of entry namin ay july 18, ung ID lang naman ang kulang ko, meron na din akong school certificate.. nakapunta na ko ng kroea before and un ID ko nun high school un ginamit ko, since may previous visa na ko, may chance kayang ma-approve un visa ko this time kahit wala akong ID, or pdeng gamitin ko ulit un ID ko nun high school?
Hi. Ask ko lang po about sa case ng mga cousins ko. first time travelers po sila. Punta po sana kami sa October 2012. Ano po ba need nila documents? Father ko po kasi gagastos and ofw siya kaya wala din ITR. Students pa lang din po sila.
Hi. ask ko lng po about sa case ng cousins ko. They are still students, and first time travelers. Father ko po kasi gagastos na ofw at walang ITR. ano po need na documents ng parents nila? need pa ba ng mga bank certificates? and above 18 na din po sila. Thank you po.
hi jean! kahit na above 18 na kung students pa rin, check mo yung requirements sa taas na “For Students”…
hello po need pa ba ng cenomar sa cfo pag nag seminar reply naman sa nakakaalam oh.tsaka nid ba ng marriege korean certificate?God Blessed you all
Hello po ulit! Honey Jane here! Got my visa today. Yay! Thank you po talaga. 🙂 Now, I can finally build my itinerary. Consult ko na lang po ulit dito pag meron na. Salamat po talaga! :DDD
Congrats Honey Jane 🙂 enjoy your trip! Super nagenjoy kami sa Korea, kauuwi lang namin kahapon. Sana mabigyan ulit kami ng visa next time 🙂
Swerte… sunny weather buong trip ninyo. Nag-start na umulan yesterday at next week eh monsoon season na.
Glad to know na nag-enjoy po kayo! Sobrang na-eexcite naman ako kahit sa August pa yung trip ko. Haha. Pwede po bang pa-share ng itinerary niyo? I-plan ko pa lang po kasi yung akin. 😀
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.kto
may mga itineraries sila dyan 😉
hello po. resident po ako dito sa italy, i have an unlimited permit of stay here. im working here. im goin to the phil next week and i wish to go to seoul for a week in my 2months vacation. i went to the korean embassy yesterday to inquire for the visa. unfortunately i cant apply here coz it will take atleast a week and im leaving in 6days. the personel said i have to apply in the phil. since im going from there. i asked for the requirements if its the same but she said i have to inquire there kase magkakaiba ang mga embassy. tinanong ko kung kelangan ko ipatranslate pa sa english yun mga documents since all my documents are all in italian. pero di nya dn ako nasagot :(. seeking for ur help po. baka alam nyo po sagot s mga tanong ko? thanks so much in advance.
it’s best to have your documents translated in English
ag asawa ko ay korean nagbakasyon ako dito sa pinas hindi ako nakabalik sa korea,plano ko next year na ako babalik pero yung alien registration card ko sa korea ay matapos this July,kailangan po ba na kukuha ako ng bagong bisa?
Hi Judith! Oo, kung nag-expire ang visa mo ay kailangan mo uli kumuha ng bagong visa. Mas maganda na bumalik ka na at dito mo na i-renew ang visa kasi mas madali kesa mag-apply ka uli sa Pilipinas.
Hi po. I am planning to apply for a student tourist visa next year. What if po kung walang bank certificate yung either mother or father ko, will a land title do? And kailangan po ba original or pwedeng photocopied? Thank you po ^^
Hi po. I am planning to apply for a student tourist visa next year. What if po kung walang bank certificate yung either mother or father ko, will a land title do? And kailangan po ba original or pwedeng photocopied? Thank you po ^^
Ms. Betchay, Please help mo naman po ako, nag apply po kasi ako ng spouse visa pero na denied dahil sa Marriage date namin. Yung nakalagay po kasi sa Marriage certificate na date ay wala na dito sa Pinas yung husband ko. kaya question po ng embahada howcome daw na nag karoon ng kasal sa araw na iyon eh wala na ang asawa ko dito sa Pinas. binalikan ko po ang munsipyo na nag rehistro ng kasal namin… ang sabi nya sa akin kaya daw nabago ang date ng kasal nmin dahil sa released date ng licence namin. at ang sabi nya balikan ko daw ang attorney na nag kasal sa amin kasi sya ang nakakaalam noon. Binalikan ko din po yung attorney na nag kasal sa amin, para tanungin kung bakit nag bago ang date ng kasal namin. ang sabi nya advance wedding lang daw ang kasal nmin kaya nung na aprobahan ang marriage licence namin nabago na daw ang date. before kami mag pakasal , dalawa po kami ng hubby ko na pumunta sa munisipyo para mag submit ng mga requirements at application para sa marriage licence namin. lumipas ang isang araw tumawag po yung secretary nung attorney na pwede na daw kami ikasal dahil ok namn ang mga requirements namin.kaya nag pasya na din kami na mag pakasal. ngayon di ko alam kung anong solusyon ang gagawin ko kasi hindi na daw pwedeng mabago ang marriage date na nakalagay sa marriage certificate namin. papano ko po ba mapapaniwala ang embassy na talagang kinasal nga kami dito sa Pilipinas? pwede ko bang isama yung attorney sa embassy para sya ang mag explain kung bakit nangyari ang pag bago ng date ng kasal nmin? Ms. Betchay tulungan mo naman po ako bigyan ng advice Please… hindi ko na po kasi alam kung ano dapat kong gawin.. thanks po.
Hi Jing! Naku, mukhang fraudulent kasi ang kasal ninyo kung ganun. Pero hindi ako sure ha. Dapat kasi talaga ten days bago makuha ang license. Tapos ang kasal ninyo ay pag nakakuha na kayo ng license. Kaya nga dapat 3 weeks mag-stay at least ang foreigner sa Pilipinas kung magpapakasal. Very strict ang Korean Embassy pagdating sa mga documents at ang maling info eh isa sa mga dahilan para mag-deny sila ng visa.
Mas mabuti ang asawa mo ang tumawag sa Korean Embassy at siya ang mag-explain. Kung legal naman ang kasal ninyo, lalabas naman ang NSO marriage certificate at ire-register ka niya sa Korea.
Hi Ms. Betchay,Binalikan ko po yung authorize solemnizing/attorney na nag kasal sa amin.. ang sabi nya advance wedding nga daw po talaga ang ginawa nya sa kasal namin.. Kinasal nya kami kahit wala pa ang marriage Licence. Kaya nga daw po nabago ang marriage date namin ay dahil sa released date ng Licence… Mayroon na po akong nakuha na Marriage Certificate namin galing sa NSO at napa register na po ito sa korea…yun nga lang po pag dating sa embassy na denied kasi yung nakalagay sa marriage date namin ay wala na dito ang husband ko. Nag pakasal naman kami dahil ang alam nmin ay wala ng problema ang mga requirements, hindi nya kami ininform na advance wedding pla ang mangyayari sa kasal namin. bago kami ikasal tumawag ang secretary na pwde na daw kami ikasal dahil wala nman problema mga requirements namin.Ano pa po ba ang pwede ko pang gawin Ms. Betchay?Please…. please po… I need your help.. Thanks…
hi jing,same tau ng situation.gnyan din aq.prob q ung date ng kasal nmn.pnu kme kinasal wla dw ung hubby q d2.denied din visa q.
Hi, I just want to ask how to get a visa if you’re planning to tour Korea for a week and its school related.. Like a Field Trip… We are planning to have Plant Visits (Plantation Plants and the likes) for our course… If you could kindly Email me the details it would be wonderful po. We are College students po from a University here in the Philippines. It will be for our Annual plant (for the Academic year) visit around November 2012 or January 2013
hi ms. betchay, thank you for your site. it’s great that there is someone like you helping us. Got I question, i do believe it has not been asked yet, (correct me if I’m wrong), can I bring my niece (11 years old) to South Korea without her parents? I’m single and working, so I do have the necessary documents for the visa application, the thing is, I don’t know if bringing a sister or niece is possible under my support. She really wanted to see Korea as I am. Thanks for your valuable time and support. 🙂
and also pg invited ka,anu ang kailangan i submit ng kor bf ko,pra maka pasa ako sa embassy…and first travel ko po to.^^
and also pg invited ka,anu ang kailangan i submit ng kor bf ko,pra maka pasa ako sa embassy…and first travel ko po to.^^
Hi ms. Betchay.my asawa ng k0reano ang ate q jan, citizen nrn xa jan,ask q lng my request kameng dlawa ng m0m q galeng ky ate q,anu2 ang nid namen req. Kc ng change n xa ng name jan e.tnx a l0t
Hi ms. Betchay.my asawa ng k0reano ang ate q jan, citizen nrn xa jan,ask q lng my request kameng dlawa ng m0m q galeng ky ate q,anu2 ang nid namen req. Kc ng change n xa ng name jan e.tnx a l0t
hi ms betchay,
help please.. ano po ba dapat kung gawin para makapasok ako ng korea, this is going to be the first time to go to another country, my bf is actually assigned in korea now and he is serving the us airforce, We both decided na imbes siya ang bpupunta ako na lang pupunta dun sa kanya since meron siyan upcoming three big exercises. so ano po ba dapat kunin kung visa? at anong mga kailangan ko.. please.. i need ur help. im hoping u can also help me as what others experience in here..
thanks..
God speed ms. betchay.
Apply for tourist visa. if you’re still studying, requirements ng student and kelangan mong ipasa. if working naman requirements for an employee.
It maybe an advantage or disadvantage kung idedeclare mo na you will visit your bf. Just saying.
And kung pupunta ka at nataon na may exercise sila, if he’s living inside the base hindi sya makakalabas during those days.
hi ms betchay,
help please.. ano po ba dapat kung gawin para makapasok ako ng korea, this is going to be the first time to go to another country, my bf is actually assigned in korea now and he is serving the us airforce, We both decided na imbes siya ang bpupunta ako na lang pupunta dun sa kanya since meron siyan upcoming three big exercises. so ano po ba dapat kunin kung visa? at anong mga kailangan ko.. please.. i need ur help. im hoping u can also help me as what others experience in here..
thanks..
God speed ms. betchay.
hello…
dito na me south korea… granted me ng visa for 59 days eto sinubmit ko….
a. Application form with ID passport size
b. ITR
c. 2 bank certificates
d. Photocopy land title
e. Marriage Contract (Photo copy)
f. Birth Certificate (Photocopy)
mahirap lang sa immigration sa Pinas daming tanung… muntik pa akong ma offload… tsk tsk… ok naman immigration dito korea..
thanks for sharing stel! enjoy your holiday while the weather is good ;p
wow! enjoy your vacation! 😉
di naman ako nahirapan last time sa immigration natin sa Pinas..
baka natapat ka lang sa sobrang higpit na immigration officer..
hello…
dito na me south korea… granted me ng visa for 59 days eto sinubmit ko….
a. Application form with ID passport size
b. ITR
c. 2 bank certificates
d. Photocopy land title
e. Marriage Contract (Photo copy)
f. Birth Certificate (Photocopy)
mahirap lang sa immigration sa Pinas daming tanung… muntik pa akong ma offload… tsk tsk… ok naman immigration dito korea..
wow! enjoy your vacation! 😉
di naman ako nahirapan last time sa immigration natin sa Pinas..
baka natapat ka lang sa sobrang higpit na immigration officer..
Hi, everyone! Ate Betchay, tama ba na ilagay ko sa purpose pagnag-fill up ng visa application form na “4-day tour of South Korea” or dapat ba naka-specify like “Visit Lotte World”? Ano ba usually nilalagay kung ang main purpose mo is really mag-tour lang. Thanks in advance! 🙂
Is it ok to leave the other entries as blank kung hindi applicable sa applicant o dapat ba lagyan ng N/A o not applicable o none. Pasensya na po, i really need your assistance coz i’m filling up visa application form now and i’m conscious that my answers may not be right. 🙂
meron pong guide sa pag-fill up sa page 2 =)
good luck on the application 😀
Is it ok to leave the other entries as blank kung hindi applicable sa applicant o dapat ba lagyan ng N/A o not applicable o none. Pasensya na po, i really need your assistance coz i’m filling up visa application form now and i’m conscious that my answers may not be right. 🙂
thank you so much any reply from you miss betchay will be very much appreciated…thanks!
thank you so much miss betchay your reply will be very much appreciated…
thank you so much miss betchay your reply will be very much appreciated…
hi mam bechay,tanong klang po if ano requirements ko kung apply ako ng working visa kc po may business po bayaw kng koreano at registered naman sa korea ,ano po mga requirements ng bayaw ko at sa akin naman po?thanks
hi ms.betchay,ask ko lng kung may chance pb akong mkblik ng korea,kc dti po akong tnt doon,at kusang loob po akong umuwi noong march 2010,at kasalukuyam nkpasa rin po ako sa nkraang 8th klt exam,hope u reply me asap. salamat po….
hi ms.betchay,ask ko lng kung may chance pb akong mkblik ng korea,kc dti po akong tnt doon,at kusang loob po akong umuwi noong march 2010,at kasalukuyam nkpasa rin po ako sa nkraang 8th klt exam,hope u reply me asap. salamat po….
Hi Ms Betchay! I visited S. Korea last June on tour and I’m planning to visit again this coming August 2012 since marami akong hindi napuntahan. Any idea if it’s okay to apply for another tourist visa so soon after I just visited Korea? I think almost 1.5 to 2 months apart yung first visit ko and the one I’m planning to schedule for next month. Mahihirapan kaya ako mabigyan ng visa this time?
Anyone with similar issues?
hello Ms. Shiela, I don’t think there would be a problem with it.. as long as your requirements can prove enough ties here in the Philippines 🙂
Last June andun din ako, gusto ko nga din bumalik, pero baka di ko kaya pag tag-lamig na hehe!
enjoy and good luck po sa application 😀
Hi James and Ms. Betchay!
The Korean embassy just released my passport yesterday and I got granted a visa again! Thank God! I was expecting them to question why I’m planning to go back so soon, pero smooth sailing naman yung application ko.
I submitted exactly the same documents I did the first time, pero mas specific yung purpose of traveling ko ngayon. Nilagay ko spcecifically that I will be touring the Busan region, hindi lang simpleng “Tour and vacation” like last time. 🙂
Hopefully hindi naman ako magkaproblems with immigration in Incheon. 🙂
Hi Sheila! Thanks for sharing! Hope you enjoy your trip!
congrats po! 😉
ako din gusto ko bumalik, ibang season naman 🙂
hi ate betchay…
ask ko lng po kasi kukuha ako ng visa this last week of july… tapos ang flight ko september 21 to septemebr 25… travel ko po yun with my cuzins… tour lng po… eh kaso binook ulit ako ng tita ko to go back sa october 5 to october 9… possible po ba na pwede mag renew ng visa kahit valid pa rin sya pero na use ko na?
or let it expire then apply ulit… di kaya sila magtaka kaka expire lng apply ulit???
brother,
i think you cannot renew a valid visa..
saka kung single entry po tapos na-expire na, you would still have to undergo the same process of applying for a new tourist visa..
mas maganda po na tawagan na ang Korean Embassy for direct info from their office.. 🙂
Hi bro,
Hahaha funny my name is also James… Hehehehe
I called earlier regarding my case… Ang sabi nung nakausap ko… Once nagamit na yung VISA na single entry consider na yung invalid or expire… So pwede daw mag apply unlit for new… Anyway this is my 3rd time to visit Seoul… Sabi pa sakin nung nakausap ko… Pagdating ko ng September galing dun apply daw ulit agad as embassy for October kong Visa….
Cross fingers parin… Mag kamaganak ko gustong gusto ako isama as Seoul… I also plan to work there….
Anyway thanks bro…
hehe cge, good luck and God bless sa application and trips!
ako din gusto ko bumisita dun ulit.. next year na siguro 🙂
hi bro,
got my visa already hehehehe…. approved ako
landing Incheon this 21st of Sept
hi ate betchay…
ask ko lng po kasi kukuha ako ng visa this last week of july… tapos ang flight ko september 21 to septemebr 25… travel ko po yun with my cuzins… tour lng po… eh kaso binook ulit ako ng tita ko to go back sa october 5 to october 9… possible po ba na pwede mag renew ng visa kahit valid pa rin sya pero na use ko na?
or let it expire then apply ulit… di kaya sila magtaka kaka expire lng apply ulit???
Hi, sana may magreply na sa inquiry ko since kinakabahan talaga ako sa pag-apply ko for the Korean Visa.. Anyway, I’m working in my Mom and Uncle’s company.. basically kami yung owners. This January lng kasi ako dineclare as a regular employee so by next year ko pa makukuha yung ITR ko. Wala akong problema sa bank certificate since I have enough money sa account ko, thanks to my savings at nakuha ko na kasi yung insurance ko after graduating from college.
So paano po kaya ‘yun? I’m planning to have an affidavit of consent and support from my mom para lng may supporting documents and such. In that case ITR niya na lng din gagamitin ko since wala pa akong mapapakita.
Any tips? I’ll really appreciate anyone’s help. >_<
i would suggest you call the Korean embassy, they can give you first hand information regarding your situation.. 🙂
God bless on the application..
Hi, sana may magreply na sa inquiry ko since kinakabahan talaga ako sa pag-apply ko for the Korean Visa.. Anyway, I’m working in my Mom and Uncle’s company.. basically kami yung owners. This January lng kasi ako dineclare as a regular employee so by next year ko pa makukuha yung ITR ko. Wala akong problema sa bank certificate since I have enough money sa account ko, thanks to my savings at nakuha ko na kasi yung insurance ko after graduating from college.
So paano po kaya ‘yun? I’m planning to have an affidavit of consent and support from my mom para lng may supporting documents and such. In that case ITR niya na lng din gagamitin ko since wala pa akong mapapakita.
Any tips? I’ll really appreciate anyone’s help. >_<
i would suggest you call the Korean embassy, they can give you first hand information regarding your situation.. 🙂
God bless on the application..
Hi ms. betchay!
just wanna ask kasi wala pa akong bank account. so im planning to open an account para lang magkaroon ng bank certificate. magkano po ung money na kelangan dun para maapprove ka? hindi din po ba nila iche-check kung kelan ako nag-open ng bank account? balak ko kasi manghiram muna ng money sa parents ko hehehe ^_^ dahil may work naman ako, sana hindi ko maging problema ung COE and ITR ko na pinapasukan ko. we’re planning to have 5 day tour sa SK. ang naghahanap na rin kame ng matutuluyan na mura. and lastly, magkano po ung estimated pocket money.. ok na po ba ung 50k all in? thanks!
Hi ma’am.. ask ko lang po about dun sa application form, un pong “who will pay for the expense for your stay?”… dapat po ba ung name ng invitor? may letter of invitation po kasi ako… considered po ba siya as my guarantor? kahit na ako po ang magpprovide ng ticket ko? and another thing po, siya po ung invitor ko, pero ung adress kung san ako magsstay sa korea sa isa pong friend pwede po ba un?…
thanks po!!
hi i’m planning to apply for visa (student who will tour korea), is it ok if the documents that I will pass are from only one parent? Currently, both of them are not employed. So, what other documents that I can pass for substitute of employment certificate and ITR? thank you!
HELLO BETCHAY: HOW SAFE IS THE ROCK FESTIVAL +CAMPING IN SOUTH KOREA?
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR WEBSITE.
It is safe! South Korea is relatively a safe place.
HELLO BETCHAY: HOW SAFE IS THE ROCK FESTIVAL +CAMPING IN SOUTH KOREA?
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR WEBSITE.
It is safe! South Korea is relatively a safe place.
hi ms. betchay ask ko lng kung ano ibig sabihin ng 68-(1) sa korean immigration law,yan kc itinatak s passport noong akoy umuwi gling korea,
here is Immigration Control Act (Republic of Korea)
http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/apcity/unpan011498.pdf
that you broke the korean immigration law…
hi ms. betchay ask ko lng kung ano ibig sabihin ng 68-(1) sa korean immigration law,yan kc itinatak s passport noong akoy umuwi gling korea,
that you broke the korean immigration law…
Hello po.. Ms Betchay.. tanong ko lang po.. Kase may promo ang cebpac pero january 2012 pa.. balak ko sana bumili ng round trip ticket pero hindi ako sure kung mabibigyan ako ng visa.. ano po ba magandang gawin? kase kung kukuha na ko ng visa ngaun.. xempre ndi ko na magagamit yun sa january.. kung bibili naman ako ng ticket, (kase baka magkaubusan na eh) baka sabihin din sakin ng KE na “Visa first before buy tickets” Please give me advice..
i bought my ticket in advance po.. kasi piso fare po sya.. yun lang risk po talaga kung di ka ma-grant ng visa then the ticket will be wasted..
fortunately, i was granted a visa last May.. at nagamit ko po yung ticket nung June..
try zestair.. less than 10K po ang round trip nila.. Manila – Incheon
Share ko lang po.. yung girlfriend ko.. nabigyan kaagad ng visa 1st travel nya outside the country.. Hindi naman sila naging mahigpit.. hiningan lang xa ng invitation letter then passport ids etc, Pero hindi na sya hiningan ng bank acc. ITR, at kung ano ano pa.. after 1 week released na wala ng interview..
Hi Miss Betchay! Nasearch ko lang po itong website… I need your help. I am planning to visit my husband in Korea, member of US Air Force. Plan ko po magpunta in few weeks. Lagi pong umuulan hindi ako makapunta sa embassy to apply a visa. Meron po bang agency na pwede pong magprocess sa visa application ko? I hope to hear from you soon. Thank you and stay safe!
Wow, Cabalen kayu pu pala, Aku rin pu. Atin kayu pu bang balung Agency na pwedi pong magprocess keng visa ko? Keni pung Pampanga. Masmasanting pu atin kayu pu nung keng Angeles City.
*Meron po ba kayong alam na agency na pwedi pong magprocess sa visa ko? Dito po sa Pampanga. Masmaganda po kung dito po sa Angeles City.
Thanks!
Hi! I’m sorry Joan pero wala akong alam na mga agency eh. Sana makakita ka ng reliable.
Anyway, thank you for the time… God bless you!
Hi Miss Betchay! Nasearch ko lang po itong website… I need your help. I am planning to visit my husband in Korea, member of US Air Force. Plan ko po magpunta in few weeks. Lagi pong umuulan hindi ako makapunta sa embassy to apply a visa. Meron po bang agency na pwede pong magprocess sa visa application ko? I hope to hear from you soon. Thank you and stay safe!
Hi! I’m sorry Joan pero wala akong alam na mga agency eh. Sana makakita ka ng reliable.
What if my parents don’t have an ITR?
What if my parents don’t have an ITR?
hi i’m planning to apply for student visa, Currently, both of my parents are not employed. So, what other documents that I can pass for substitute of employment certificate and ITR? thank you!
Hi Venice! Proof that they are financially capable to support you such as bank certificate, land title, stock certificates, country club membership
hi i’m planning to apply for student visa, Currently, both of my parents are not employed. So, what other documents that I can pass for substitute of employment certificate and ITR? thank you!
Hi Venice! Proof that they are financially capable to support you such as bank certificate, land title, stock certificates, country club membership
My name is Imelda P. Adrales, filipina ako who presently works here in Jeddah Saudi Arabia,,may mga pinsan ako na asawa ay mga koreano at gusto nila at gusto ko rin mabisita sila..maaari ba akong bumisita sa kanila in case na pabakasyon ako papuntang pinas at sa korea ako mag stop over at makabisita ba ako sa kanila at ilang araw ako pwedeng mag stay sa kanila since may exit re- entry ako sa work ko d2 sa Saudi
My name is Imelda P. Adrales, filipina ako who presently works here in Jeddah Saudi Arabia,,may mga pinsan ako na asawa ay mga koreano at gusto nila at gusto ko rin mabisita sila..maaari ba akong bumisita sa kanila in case na pabakasyon ako papuntang pinas at sa korea ako mag stop over at makabisita ba ako sa kanila at ilang araw ako pwedeng mag stay sa kanila since may exit re- entry ako sa work ko d2 sa Saudi
Hello po! I got my visa earlier approved ako! But I’m still worried. Hindi pa approve yung kasama ko kasi daw invalid yun TIN. So what we did was we called BIR and asked for his correct TIN. We were able to get it and gave it right away sa Consul. But I’m worried kasi iba un TIN s ITR niya and the TIN that we gave (the correct one.) I don’t know what happened sa ITR siguro kasi nag-work na siya 6 years ago sa ibang company so paglipat niya sa company namin ngayon eh iba na yun TIN niya.
Do you guys think we still have big chances of getting his visa?
when the embassy reconfirms it with the BIR, there is a big chance that your friend will be granted.. basta tama na yung TIN..
Hello, nagaapply ako ng visa last week, i submiited all the documents needed. 6 kme ng mga friends ko, pero since may uk and australlian visa kme nun isa ko friend nahiwalay kme. Un 4 nmen na kasama nakuha na nila. Pero un smen ayaw ibigay kc daw hndi macontact un hotel na tutuluyan nmen. 2 days nko pabalik balik pero kelangan ko daw makuha un tamang contact number nun hostel. Sa monday babalik kme pra pakita un email nun mngr. i dont knoe if we got denied or what, but its weird na un iba nmen kasma is ok na. Possible ba na denied kme or? Or are they just holding our visa? Thank you po
they are just confirming, when you prove your bookings are all valid, then i believe there is a great chance that your visa will be granted..
when i apply last time, nilagay ko lang dun sa place where to stay is “UNDECIDED”
hello po mam betchay, bago lang po ako sa site nyo and im happy po na mayron kayong ganito, sana po matulungan din po ako sa problema ko, may anak po ako sa korean man, and nag live in po kami ng more than 2 years, nagkaron ng anak, and after 2 years po nag decide syang bumalik sa korea and he left us po dito sa pilipinas, and nawalan na po kami ng communication sa kanya dahil lumipat po kami ng tirahan, ngayon po 14 years old na ang anak namin at gusto nyang makita ang father nya, tulongan nyo po ako, salamat
hello po mam betchay, bago lang po ako sa site nyo and im happy po na mayron kayong ganito, sana po matulungan din po ako sa problema ko, may anak po ako sa korean man, and nag live in po kami ng more than 2 years, nagkaron ng anak, and after 2 years po nag decide syang bumalik sa korea and he left us po dito sa pilipinas, and nawalan na po kami ng communication sa kanya dahil lumipat po kami ng tirahan, ngayon po 14 years old na ang anak namin at gusto nyang makita ang father nya, tulongan nyo po ako, salamat
hi mz betchay my ask po sana ako..kc ung asawa ko 3 months silang nag tour sa korea sa ate nya that was march-june 2012. may asawa yong ate nya n koreano .Nayon pinababalik sya ng ate nya ASAP para sa work sa compny na pinagtatrabahuhan ng asawa ng ate nya.pwede b cia bumalik this year din po?pls rep. po….tnx
Hi Jerlyn! Pwede naman mag-apply, as for kung mabibigyan siya ng visa eh Korean Embassy lang ang makakapagsabi.
hi mz betchay my ask po sana ako..kc ung asawa ko 3 months silang nag tour sa korea sa ate nya that was march-june 2012. may asawa yong ate nya n koreano .Nayon pinababalik sya ng ate nya ASAP para sa work sa compny na pinagtatrabahuhan ng asawa ng ate nya.pwede b cia bumalik this year din po?pls rep. po….tnx
Hi Jerlyn! Pwede naman mag-apply, as for kung mabibigyan siya ng visa eh Korean Embassy lang ang makakapagsabi.
goodom po. Ms. Betchay. Ask ko lng po kung. Mas mgnda tlga ung may invitation letter..kc nadeny nko last year. Ngaun mgaaply po sna ako ulit. Sa bank account ko 40k and ngwowork po ako sa englih tutoring. kung sakali p ba sapat na un? And ilang days po ako pwd mgstay dun?
Thanks po.
Hi njamjam! Hindi guarantee ang invitation letter na makakakuha ka ng visa. Mas pinagtutuunan nila ng pansin ang ties mo sa Pinas at ang financial capability mo.
goodom po. Ms. Betchay. Ask ko lng po kung. Mas mgnda tlga ung may invitation letter..kc nadeny nko last year. Ngaun mgaaply po sna ako ulit. Sa bank account ko 40k and ngwowork po ako sa englih tutoring. kung sakali p ba sapat na un? And ilang days po ako pwd mgstay dun?
Thanks po.
Hi njamjam! Hindi guarantee ang invitation letter na makakakuha ka ng visa. Mas pinagtutuunan nila ng pansin ang ties mo sa Pinas at ang financial capability mo.
mga ilang araw po ba sasapt ung pera ko po na 40k? tska regular po ako sa company ko. kumbaga parang tour and bisitahn ung mga students ko. ehe..thank you po.
if matagal ka na sa company mo, there is a good chance you get a visa..
also, yung ITR mo should show enough ties that you are happy with your work here in the PH..
kung may supporting documents like family business, and other assets of your parents, pwede po ata yun i-attach..
Thankyou po..ehe..wala na pong business family ko kc nabankrupt na so wal apo akong other supporting documents.. almost 2 years na po ako sa company ko.. ung 40K po ba okay na un? how many days po?
is it advisable to go through agencies or kht personal nlng? 🙂
Hi njamjam! Wala naman kaso ang pera sa bangko, mas importante na mapakita mo na may trabaho ka at kaya mong mag-tour. Hindi naman kailangan ng agency kasi hindi rin maga-guarantee na makakuha ka ng visa kahit gumamit ka ng agency.
hi!
magandang gabi po, magtanong lang po sana ako tungkol sa passport renewal…kasi po kapatid ko nag tour po dto sa korea
ngayun kung mag apply po ba siya mga ilang bwan pb ang aabutin……..thnks and morE pwer ~()~ pls……….reply me ms…betchay asap……….matatapos na ksi ang VISA niya nitong bwan……..may posubilidad ba na maka pag renewal ng passport? asap reply me thnkz ulit~()~ god bless pO~()~
hindi ko masyadong na-gets… sorry.
ibig nyo po ba sabihin eh kung maililipat yung visa nya sa bagong passport?
hi!
magandang gabi po, magtanong lang po sana ako tungkol sa passport renewal…kasi po kapatid ko nag tour po dto sa korea
ngayun kung mag apply po ba siya mga ilang bwan pb ang aabutin……..thnks and morE pwer ~()~ pls……….reply me ms…betchay asap……….matatapos na ksi ang VISA niya nitong bwan……..may posubilidad ba na maka pag renewal ng passport? asap reply me thnkz ulit~()~ god bless pO~()~
hindi ko masyadong na-gets… sorry.
ibig nyo po ba sabihin eh kung maililipat yung visa nya sa bagong passport?
So happy today! We have been grated our visas! All 5 of us! My parents, my husband, my son and myself! Thanks for all the tips I got from this site! By the way, we took the risk of attaching our plane tickets and hotel reservation. So, autumn in South Korea, here we come! 🙂
Enjoy your trip! Exercise now… masanay sa lakad kasi maraming lakaran dito.
So happy today! We have been grated our visas! All 5 of us! My parents, my husband, my son and myself! Thanks for all the tips I got from this site! By the way, we took the risk of attaching our plane tickets and hotel reservation. So, autumn in South Korea, here we come! 🙂
Hi, i have a question, I’m planning to have my vacation in korea on my first year anniversary kasi we have our vacation leave on the month of our anniversary. so, wala pa kong ITR since di pa ko nakaka one year. eh, one of the requirements is the ITR. Pwede kaya yun? Or there’s no other way? thanks. 🙂
Hi, i have a question, I’m planning to have my vacation in korea on my first year anniversary kasi we have our vacation leave on the month of our anniversary. so, wala pa kong ITR since di pa ko nakaka one year. eh, one of the requirements is the ITR. Pwede kaya yun? Or there’s no other way? thanks. 🙂
Hi! Ako ule. 🙂 iniinvite din kasi ako ng korean friend ko, so basically dun ako magstay sa house nila. mas mapapabilis kaya kung magpakita ako ng invitation, like wedding invitation from her and fiance niya? para mas ma-grant ako? Thanks
hi. San window po namin ipapasa application namin? Sa mama ko at sa akin po may travel history na po, sa mga pinsan ko na students na kasama, first time travelers. may nabasa po ako na hiwalay window nun. hnd naman po kami maghiwalay kasi si mama po ang companion namin.thanks!
san window po namin pwede ipasa yung papers namin? Ako at si mama may travel history na. mga kasama namin na mga students, mga cousins ko, first time travelers. may nabasa po kasi kami na hiwalay ung window. pero hnd naman po kami pwede maghiwalay kasi si mama po ang companion namin at iisa lng ung mag support ng trip namin (OFW, and not coming with us, pero may affidavit of support). Next week na po kasi kami magpapasa ng documents. thanks!!
Hi Jean! Tatanungin kayo ng guard kung may travel history na kayo at bibigyan kayo ng number pag nag-apply kayo.
sana po pwede sama2x nlng kami sa window kasi mga original documents ng father ko (support) at mom ko nka attached sa papers ko. if ever kasi need nila ng original copies for affidavit of support at companion papers, d ko mabibigay kasi need ko sa parents’ documents.
pero is it better na mag attach na din ako ng photocopy ng affidavit of support at papers ng mom at dad ko sa bawat application ng cousins ko?
sana mabigyan kami lahat ng visa. Thank you po. Your blog is such a great help!
Hi,
This blog is really helpful.
I hope you can give some inputs sa plano ko. I think common scenario to.
I am planning to go to Seoul/Jeju a day after my wedding.
This means mag-aapply ng visa ung to-be-wife ko using her maiden name. Magkakaproblem ba kami, pati passport nya maiden name din.
Thanks,
Marc
Hi!
I’ve been to Korea before.
I’m currently studying, not working.
I have another valid OECD visa.
What do you think are the requirements I need to submit this time?
Thanks!
Hi!
I’ve been to Korea before.
I’m currently studying, not working.
I have another valid OECD visa.
What do you think are the requirements I need to submit this time?
Thanks!
annyeong madame betchay…..ask q lang powh anu ang mga needed documents na kailangan ng bf q na ipadala kx powh inaanyayahan nya aq na pumunta doon sa south korea..kx hindi powh din alam ng bf q ang kailangan..thnx powh…and this is my first time to tour s.korea..t.y in advance..
Hi Annie! Yung requirements para sa employee na nakalagay sa itaas. Kung estudyante ka, then yung requirements for students.
Good morning po Ms. Betchay! I always read your posts but this is the first time I read all the comments, and now I’m afraid and nervous to apply for a VISA! T.T I’ll be graduating March 2013 and I plan to go there August 2013 to study at SKKU-SLI for 3 weeks (Summer Language Program 8/5-8/23), but application ends at 7/29 so I plan to get a VISA before booking a flight, enrolling and reserving a dorm. When should I apply for a VISA? Is 2nd week of May ok if I plan to go there August 1 and stay there for 40 days? And what requirements should I pass? The one for students who will study in Korea (even though I just need a C3), students who will tour Korea or those for employed? Sorry for asking a lot, but I hope you can help me. Thank you so much! ^^
hi Betchay
ano ang dapat kng gawin para makapunta ako ng korea kasi may bf ako na nagwowork sa korea as a teacher, american citizen sya at sya ang sumusuporta sakin ngayon d ako nag open ng bank account na masa submit dahil nag papadala lng sya sakin sa western union then at wala ako work dito sa pinas ngayon,,, sa kakabisita nya lang dito this year sa pinas at gusto nanaman nya na ako nanaman daw ang pumunta sa kanya kahit days lng ano ang dapat namin gawin
hi Betchay
ano ang dapat kng gawin para makapunta ako ng korea kasi may bf ako na nagwowork sa korea as a teacher, american citizen sya at sya ang sumusuporta sakin ngayon d ako nag open ng bank account na masa submit dahil nag papadala lng sya sakin sa western union then at wala ako work dito sa pinas ngayon,,, sa kakabisita nya lang dito this year sa pinas at gusto nanaman nya na ako nanaman daw ang pumunta sa kanya kahit days lng ano ang dapat namin gawin
Hi Ann! Mahirap mag-apply ng visa sa Korea, kasi kailangan mong mapatunayan na magtu-tourist ka lang talaga. Kaya kailangan kumpleto ang dokumento pag nag-apply. Minsan nga, kahit kumpleto ang dokumento eh hindi pa rin nabibigyan ng visa. Yun ang una mong gawin, ang lakapin ang mga dokumento na kailangan ng Embassy.
by the way miss betchay if magh oopen account ako mag kano daw ang kailangan kong i diposit sa acount ko para magka punta ako ng korea
by the way miss betchay if magh oopen account ako mag kano daw ang kailangan kong i diposit sa acount ko para magka punta ako ng korea
by the way miss betchay mga magkano daw ang kailangan na diposit sa account ko kng mag oopen account ako para makapunta ako ng korea
Hi Ann! Walang definite amount na makakapa-guarantee na mabibigyan ka ng visa. Ang importante ay ang ties mo sa Pilipinas.
by the way miss betchay mga magkano daw ang kailangan na diposit sa account ko kng mag oopen account ako para makapunta ako ng korea
Hi Ann! Walang definite amount na makakapa-guarantee na mabibigyan ka ng visa. Ang importante ay ang ties mo sa Pilipinas.
hello po madam,
ask ko lang po if may bayad po ba ang korean visa? gusto ko po sana mag tour dun, naka bili po ako ng ticket sa feb 28, 2013 pa naman po. ano po ba requirements if isasama ko ang anak ko na 4 years old. employee po ako for the past 13 years na, thanks
hello miss anne,
nasa top page po ang requirements for EMPLOYEE para sa iyo..
at students’ requirements naman po for your child.. 🙂
it’s best to apply 1-2 months before your trip, since the visa is valid for 3 months and will allow you to stay for 59 days from entry to South Korea 🙂
Hi! Gusto ko lang i ask kung pwede ba ang invitation ko eh sa isang frieng na nagwowork sa korea? Doon ko kasi plano mag stay habang nasa korea para makatipid ako.
Hi Lisa! Generally, ang Korean citizen ang pwedeng mag-invite. Ilagay mo na lang na reference ang friend mo na nagwowork sa Korea.
hi guys… just got my VISA today…
i’m leaving on sept 21 o 25 and staying in Hilton Millenium Seoul
here are the docs i submitted:
1.basic requirements *photo, passport etc.
2.COE with contact number, monthly salary, position, date hired and signature of supervisor
3.ITR of 2011 with new form 1700 Photocopied
4.BC with 58k from BPI
5.Photocopy of my Korean Visa they issued to me last year
upon application they asked me if i have PRC license since i’m a Registered Nurse but I explained that its currently in PRC since i’m on process of renewing it.
visa granted!!!
goodluck to all that will apply!!!
congrats ulit tukayo!
babalik ako sa June 2013 🙂
pasalubong naman dyan! galing Insadong hehe!
ask ko lng po, no offense meant, since RN ka do you work as a staff nurse or ibang field po? I’m also a RN but currently unemployed as I am attending to my child’s need and decided to be a full time mom. We’re applying for visa as a family and declared I’m a housewife, may bearing kya kung ipass ko ung photocopy ng prc id ko since i read that professionals have higher chances of approval? Thanks!
hi guys… just got my VISA today…
i’m leaving on sept 21 o 25 and staying in Hilton Millenium Seoul
here are the docs i submitted:
1.basic requirements *photo, passport etc.
2.COE with contact number, monthly salary, position, date hired and signature of supervisor
3.ITR of 2011 with new form 1700 Photocopied
4.BC with 58k from BPI
5.Photocopy of my Korean Visa they issued to me last year
upon application they asked me if i have PRC license since i’m a Registered Nurse but I explained that its currently in PRC since i’m on process of renewing it.
visa granted!!!
goodluck to all that will apply!!!
congrats ulit tukayo!
babalik ako sa June 2013 🙂
pasalubong naman dyan! galing Insadong hehe!
ask ko lng po, no offense meant, since RN ka do you work as a staff nurse or ibang field po? I’m also a RN but currently unemployed as I am attending to my child’s need and decided to be a full time mom. We’re applying for visa as a family and declared I’m a housewife, may bearing kya kung ipass ko ung photocopy ng prc id ko since i read that professionals have higher chances of approval? Thanks!
have been to embassy kanina for visa appli.sa window2 ako napunta at parang di naman ata binabasa ang mga docs na isinusubmit mo kasi sobrang bilis ng koreana or hindi lang masyado nakakaintindi ng english kaya di na nagbabasa.application ko para mag tour lang kasama anak ko ng less than a week.submitted complete requirements ng anak ko as student and me w/ small business kaya lang walang ITR kasi kaka-register lang sa BIR this year kaya definitely wala pang ITR. In replacement for that dala ko naman ang land titles ng property ko pero still humihingi pa rin ng ITR???? ok nman ang bank certificate meron naman kami non. dapat ba unahan kaagad yung mag-accept ng docs mo na sabihin agad sya na newly registered pa lang yung business (kasi nga di naman ata nila binabasa yung pinapasa mong documents sa kanila) kaya next year pa magkakaroon ng ITR? Alam ba ng mga Koreans sa embassy ang tungkol dito? or wala silang alam kundi mag hokus pokus ng visa approval???plan to go back again sa embassy this week para mangaway dahil wala pa namang deny na sinabi, at i-present ulit sa kanila yung mga docs at specify na “newly registered” palang ang business.
Hi mm! Marami na silang experience sa pag-process ng visa kaya alam na nila ang mga dokumento na hahanapin nila. Speed readers ang mga ‘yan ;p
Gaya ng sabi ko sa ibang komento rito,
hindi lang ang bank certificate ang basehan sa pagbigay ng visa o hindi
. Kailangan mong mapatunayan ang “ties” mo sa Pilipinas.
have been to embassy kanina for visa appli.sa window2 ako napunta at parang di naman ata binabasa ang mga docs na isinusubmit mo kasi sobrang bilis ng koreana or hindi lang masyado nakakaintindi ng english kaya di na nagbabasa.application ko para mag tour lang kasama anak ko ng less than a week.submitted complete requirements ng anak ko as student and me w/ small business kaya lang walang ITR kasi kaka-register lang sa BIR this year kaya definitely wala pang ITR. In replacement for that dala ko naman ang land titles ng property ko pero still humihingi pa rin ng ITR???? ok nman ang bank certificate meron naman kami non. dapat ba unahan kaagad yung mag-accept ng docs mo na sabihin agad sya na newly registered pa lang yung business (kasi nga di naman ata nila binabasa yung pinapasa mong documents sa kanila) kaya next year pa magkakaroon ng ITR? Alam ba ng mga Koreans sa embassy ang tungkol dito? or wala silang alam kundi mag hokus pokus ng visa approval???plan to go back again sa embassy this week para mangaway dahil wala pa namang deny na sinabi, at i-present ulit sa kanila yung mga docs at specify na “newly registered” palang ang business.
Hi mm! Marami na silang experience sa pag-process ng visa kaya alam na nila ang mga dokumento na hahanapin nila. Speed readers ang mga ‘yan ;p
Gaya ng sabi ko sa ibang komento rito,
hindi lang ang bank certificate ang basehan sa pagbigay ng visa o hindi
. Kailangan mong mapatunayan ang “ties” mo sa Pilipinas.
Thanks Ms. Betchay sa response. Ano pa kaya ang pwede ko pakita sa kanila in replacement for ITR?1 bank certificate na nga lang pinasa ko para simple lang mga documents eh.Sabi kasi sa website di ba pwede yung land titile na meron naman kami?ano pa ba pwede.dalhin ko rin at ipakita yung certification of registration ng business na this year lang talaga at bigyan sila copy(baka isauli lang din) and gawa pa ako ng notarize letter na sabihin na pag newly registered lang eh wala talaga nun, next year pa or just ibahin ko na lang application na plane application lang na ipapasa eh bank cert at land titile as proof at sabihin not currently employed like yung iba dito.confusing talaga kung ano dapat eh kasi unpredictable sila.
Hi MM! Business registration and affidavit na wala ka pang ITR. I know nakaka-frustrate makipag-deal sa kanila. Ako nga rin noon, akala ko okay na tapos hindi pa pala. Or kuha ka ng interim ITR kung meron sa BIR.
ok na me approval na yung visa namin. kahit makulit yung mga koreans sa embassy na i-explain mo ng i-explain ang ITR. better talaga be ready with affidavit na notarized to attest to NO ITR for the year.at tinanong lang yung tel. number ng school ng anak ko kasi sa school letterhead nila ay walang nakalagay.buti pumayag na isulat ko lang then ayun wala ng tanong tanong.go na. Thanks ms. betchay!!
ms.betchay model po ako sa pinas kaso i try to ask my boss kung pwd nila ako bigyan ng emp cert but they say hindi nila ma provide un dahil mga on call model lang kami im doing this for 5years my naipon na din ako aside from that marami po akong partime and suportado po ako ng mga tito at tita ko sa US pwd po ba dalhin ko mga photos ko na prove na im working?kesa ung itr?paki sagot naman po
i believe they are strict about the ITR when you declare that you are employed.. 🙂
ms.betchay model po ako sa pinas kaso i try to ask my boss kung pwd nila ako bigyan ng emp cert but they say hindi nila ma provide un dahil mga on call model lang kami im doing this for 5years my naipon na din ako aside from that marami po akong partime and suportado po ako ng mga tito at tita ko sa US pwd po ba dalhin ko mga photos ko na prove na im working?kesa ung itr?paki sagot naman po
ung mom ko at akin kinuha naman documents, kukunin na lng sa Sept. 11. may OECD travel visas and stamps kasi kami kaya d na tinignan ung papers, kinuha sabay tatak lng sa amin. sana nga po ma approve.
ang problema ko sa mga pinsan ko. hinanap ung bank certificate ng parents nila kahit hnd sila ang magbabayad ng expenses. ang problema wala sila mga bank certificate kasi d naman sila ganun nakakaangat, kaya nga kami gagastos. napahiwalay sila window kasi 1st time travelers. sinabi namin sa korean na may affidavit of support from my father at wala bank cert parents ng mga pinsa ko. sabi lng ng paulit ulit na “BANK CERTIFICATE”. Pero ang kagandahan lng eh, mabait ung korean kaya hnd masyado nakakabad trip.
HELP NAMAN PO! ano pa ba pwede ipalit sa bank certificate, kasi kung meron man sila bank account un ung pang sweldo nila.. maliban din sa mga land titles etc. gusto talaga namin pumuna ng SK!! Please help! THANKS!
ung mom ko at akin kinuha naman documents, kukunin na lng sa Sept. 11. may OECD travel visas and stamps kasi kami kaya d na tinignan ung papers, kinuha sabay tatak lng sa amin. sana nga po ma approve.
ang problema ko sa mga pinsan ko. hinanap ung bank certificate ng parents nila kahit hnd sila ang magbabayad ng expenses. ang problema wala sila mga bank certificate kasi d naman sila ganun nakakaangat, kaya nga kami gagastos. napahiwalay sila window kasi 1st time travelers. sinabi namin sa korean na may affidavit of support from my father at wala bank cert parents ng mga pinsa ko. sabi lng ng paulit ulit na “BANK CERTIFICATEâ€. Pero ang kagandahan lng eh, mabait ung korean kaya hnd masyado nakakabad trip.
HELP NAMAN PO! ano pa ba pwede ipalit sa bank certificate, kasi kung meron man sila bank account un ung pang sweldo nila.. maliban din sa mga land titles etc. gusto talaga namin pumuna ng SK!! Please help! THANKS!
Required kasi talaga siya kahit hindi sila ang magbabayad. Istrikto talaga ang embassy pagdating sa mga dokumento, para pantay-pantay ang requirements sa lahat ng mga aplikante. Maaari sigurong gumawa ng affidavit na wala silang bank certificate tapos i-attach na rin affidavit ng mom mo na siya magbabayad at copy ng bank certificate niya.
pwede po kaya mga vehicle registrations ng parents nila kapalit ng bank certificate po? Thank you. Sorry po dami tanong,
Hi Jean! Okay lang ang tanong… hehehe
Dalhin ninyo na rin ang vehicle registrations pero mas maganda kung makakasiguro di ba? Mahirap naman kung pabalik-balik. So mas maraming dokumento na madala, mas okay.
tomorrow kukunin ko na yung sa amin ng mom ko sana approved. Sa isang araw pa dadalhin ung sa mga pinsan ko. sana mabigyan kami lahat. Thank you very much po! I-update ko nlng po ulit dito para makatulong na din sa mga nagtatanong pa. Thank you very much po ulit!
My Mom and I were given a 3 year multiple c3 visa. So unexpected, akala ko single entry lang. lalo na Student reviewee lang ako. Our U.S. Visas and Japanese Visas were a big help. Prayers do work, and if it is HIS will , he will give it.
And now sa 3 cousins ko nlng ang aayusin namin para makasama sila sa SK. Thank you sa mga tips and mga answers dito.. =) Ang laki ng naitulong ng blog niyo Ms. Betchay! Thank you! God Bless!
ay . Ms. Betchay napansin ko lng dun sa visa, middle initial lng ung nakalagay sa akin.. first name, 2nd name tapos middle initial lng hnd ung buong middle name.. paano po kaya un? baka mag ka problem po kasi sayang naman. ano po kaya dapat gawin? ok lng po kaya un? thanks!
miss Jean,
middle initial lang din po yung nakalagay sa visa ko.. i guess, middle initial lang talaga 🙂
gud day po i have a question.i have a friend in the army stationed in sk and he wants to invite me to visit.how should we do it and where do we start?
hi! dun sa tourist as student, yung isa sa namention mo reqts is a copy of parent’s passport? i checked the embassy’s website for the reqts, wala naman po yun? is this really necessary?
hi. ako po wala nilagay na copy of parent’s passport.=)
ms.betchay sa bank account po wala naman naka specify na dapat bankbook gamit mo deba?kc atm po gamit ko lahat po kc ng savings ko cash ko po hawak bale dedeposit ko lang po sana sa atm ko at hihingi nalang ako ng certificate.
my bank cert submitted last time i applied for visa is an account using ATM, i guess ayos lang po yun.. =)
thank u james pls add me @ fb chix sambajon
Hi po! I went to Korea with my sister last June 24 lang po. Thank you so much for this site. It was easy to get tourist visa. At first I was really nervous baka ma deny, pero smooth naman yung pag apply namin. Within one week, i got my visa na.
Hi po! I went to Korea with my sister last June 24 lang po. Thank you so much for this site. It was easy to get tourist visa. At first I was really nervous baka ma deny, pero smooth naman yung pag apply namin. Within one week, i got my visa na.
Balik ka ;p
hi ms.betchay sana po ma sagot nyo ito ung sa bank account po wala namn naka specify na dapat bankbook ang gamit mo db?kc atm lang po gamit ko and ung pera gagamitin ko eh midyear bonus ko po un..la napo pakialam embassy kung san galing ung pera mo ryt hindi namn po cguro nila itatanong kc ung midyear ko po check po nila binibigay then denepoct ko lang sa atm ko…..salamat po
Hi Christine! Yung bank certificate, ire-request mo from the bank. So gagawa sila ng document na nag-state na may deposito ka sa bank nila. Wala nang pakialam ang embassy kung saan mo kinuha ang pera.
just make sure, it contains the DATE the account was opened..
yung sa BPI kasi, walang DATE, ni-type lang nila sa baba ng amount, tapos pinirmahan ng branch manager.. 🙂
hi ms.betchay sana po ma sagot nyo ito ung sa bank account po wala namn naka specify na dapat bankbook ang gamit mo db?kc atm lang po gamit ko and ung pera gagamitin ko eh midyear bonus ko po un..la napo pakialam embassy kung san galing ung pera mo ryt hindi namn po cguro nila itatanong kc ung midyear ko po check po nila binibigay then denepoct ko lang sa atm ko…..salamat po
Hi Christine! Yung bank certificate, ire-request mo from the bank. So gagawa sila ng document na nag-state na may deposito ka sa bank nila. Wala nang pakialam ang embassy kung saan mo kinuha ang pera.
just make sure, it contains the DATE the account was opened..
yung sa BPI kasi, walang DATE, ni-type lang nila sa baba ng amount, tapos pinirmahan ng branch manager.. 🙂
hello everyone!!!
this is really a nice blog…very informative..thanks MS. BETCHAY for making this…i’ve read all the comments from the top and i learned a lot from it…i’l be applying a tourist visa next january..i have all the requirements needed plus my fiancee will be sending me an invitation letter and photocopy of his passport..i have traveled japan last april..hope the embassy will grant my visa so that i could spend my vacation in there and meet his family…
wish me luck guys!!!
good luck abril! make sure you shop for winter clothes ;p
hi everyone!!!
i really like this thread…very informative…thanks to ms. betchay for making this..i’ve read all the comments and answers from top to bottom and i learned a lot from it…i’l be applying a tourist visa this coming january…i have all the requirements needed and i was granted a japan tourist visa last summer…hope the embassy will grant me a tourist visa in korea…
wish me luck guys….:)
GOD BLESS….
hi everyone!!!
i really like this thread…very informative…thanks to ms. betchay for making this..i’ve read all the comments and answers from top to bottom and i learned a lot from it…i’l be applying a tourist visa this coming january…i have all the requirements needed and i was granted a japan tourist visa last summer…hope the embassy will grant me a tourist visa in korea…
wish me luck guys….:)
GOD BLESS….
ooops….sorry i thought my first comment was not posted…so i made a comment again..hehehe…
more power to you ms. betchay and also to those who are very generous in giving some advises…hope you wont stop helping others who are eager to visit korea like me…:)
ooops….sorry i thought my first comment was not posted…so i made a comment again..hehehe…
more power to you ms. betchay and also to those who are very generous in giving some advises…hope you wont stop helping others who are eager to visit korea like me…:)
what if na grant un visa for 59 days at gusto mo pa extend for another 60 days? is it possible? and how?
what if na grant un visa for 59 days at gusto mo pa extend for another 60 days? is it possible? and how?
pag first timer ba can apply for double entry visa?
pag first timer ba can apply for double entry visa?
pwede ba ung payroll account kuhanan ng bank certificate?! thanks!
it’s better to inquire sa bank po, they will be able to answer you directly about it 🙂
pwede ba ung payroll account kuhanan ng bank certificate?! thanks!
it’s better to inquire sa bank po, they will be able to answer you directly about it 🙂
Thank you po. =) ung about sa middle initial wala naman po problema dun? ang haba po kasi ng first name and second name ko at middle name ko kaya siguro middle initial lng. ung sa mom ko kasi one name lang kaya buo ung middle name.. d naman po kayo natanong or what? thanks.=)
sa akin po middle initial lang din, siguro dahil mahabi din ang first and second names ko hehe 😀
hehe..cge po thank you!
Hi, just want to ask po kung ano po ang gagawin ko,.. Nag try po aq mag apply ng visa and deny po aq, cause im 20 years old gusto ko lang po sanang bisitahin ung fiancee ko that time but sad to say nadeny tlaga,,
Want to ask po…
Kasak n kami pero wala pa sakin ung marriage contract namin.. Ang husband ko po is american working in base sa korea as airforce meron xang multy entry visa
Ung passport ko po may nakalagay na recieve sa likod and visa diny reason…. Nung june22 2012 lang po un nangyari..
Ask ko lang po anong dapat naming gawin…??
Thank you….
Help naman po
Hi Maycie! What I do know, after 6 months ka ulit pwede magapply. So by December or January 2013. Ask mo nalang din embassy para sigurado. Ihanda mo na lang din MArriage contract from NSO and CFO certs. Kindly clarify if your husband is a DOD Civilian or in the military. for Military Spouse see above for the required documents if DOD civilian
https://old.buhaykorea.com/2008/02/21/f-3-or-dependent-family-visa/
52 John April 30, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Jessa,
Did you get your Visa yet? Have you applied? If Not here is what needs to be done.
1) Best to marry in the Philippines.
2) You will need these documents once married in PI
a) Marriage certificate (Red Ribbon)
b) CFO Briefing (Mandatory) They will issue you the piece of paper that is required for your visa
3) Passport
4) 2 passport size photos + Visa application obtainable at the Korean embassy
5) Copy of your husbands I.D.`s and Passport with A-3 Visa Stamp
6) Pay Stub and 1 years Taxes he filed in the U.S.
You are Guranteed a visa when you submit all these documents and pay the 1,500.00 Pesos..
REPLY
53 John April 30, 2010 at 11:06 pm
and copy of his current 700-19 and invited contractors letter signed by USFK. He has these documents already…
Disregard the red ribbon thing… Basta Marriage Cert from NSO ang kelangan.
Sana nakatulong ako. have a nice day!
Hi, Betchay,
I’m planning to go to Seoul early November with my friend and her child. However, she might not be able to go which leaves me to go on a solo trip. Is South Korea strict when comes to solo Philippine passport holders? My purpose is really to experience fall (hopefully, maganda pa rin yung view sa intended travel dates ko). I will be applying for a visa late September or early October–pwede pa naman, right? What advice can you give for a solo traveler? (:
Thanks in advance!
If you want to experience fall, come here on the last week of October. Check this post: https://old.buhaykorea.com/2012/02/24/korean-folk-village/
You may notice that the leaves have already fallen and I think we went there on November 3rd.
Hi, Betchay,
I’m planning to go to Seoul early November with my friend and her child. However, she might not be able to go which leaves me to go on a solo trip. Is South Korea strict when comes to solo Philippine passport holders? My purpose is really to experience fall (hopefully, maganda pa rin yung view sa intended travel dates ko). I will be applying for a visa late September or early October–pwede pa naman, right? What advice can you give for a solo traveler? (:
Thanks in advance!
If you want to experience fall, come here on the last week of October. Check this post: https://old.buhaykorea.com/2012/02/24/korean-folk-village/
You may notice that the leaves have already fallen and I think we went there on November 3rd.
Hi Ms.Betchay!
Just wanna say thank you sa blog mo kasi sobrang laking tulong samin when we applied for a visa.
We are so grateful kasi approved ung visa namin ng friends ko. We applied sept 3 and we got our visa’s sept 10. Medyo na delay lang ng konti ung visa ko kasi hinanapan pa ko ng payslip (siguro kasi less than 50k lang ung pera ko sa bank), buti na lang available online ung payslip ko so naibigay ko agad sa kanila and i got my visa before 4pm. Kaya sa mga mag-aaply ng visa, piece of advise magdala na kayo ng 3 months payslip on the day ng release ng passport nyo just to make sure.
We will be in seoul oct 8-12.
Hi foxylady! Wow, if you have time call me ;p
Hi Ms.Betchay!
Just wanna say thank you sa blog mo kasi sobrang laking tulong samin when we applied for a visa.
We are so grateful kasi approved ung visa namin ng friends ko. We applied sept 3 and we got our visa’s sept 10. Medyo na delay lang ng konti ung visa ko kasi hinanapan pa ko ng payslip (siguro kasi less than 50k lang ung pera ko sa bank), buti na lang available online ung payslip ko so naibigay ko agad sa kanila and i got my visa before 4pm. Kaya sa mga mag-aaply ng visa, piece of advise magdala na kayo ng 3 months payslip on the day ng release ng passport nyo just to make sure.
We will be in seoul oct 8-12.
Hi foxylady! Wow, if you have time call me ;p
hello mam, nagoverstayed po ako sa korea but voluntarily ako nagexit at may tatak ng 68(1) sa passport ko,..can i still go back to korea para magwork? ano po ba ang penalty ng 68(1)? almost 2 years napo ako dito sa pilipinas, gusto ko po magwork ulit sa korea para makatulong sa pamilya,..pls answer po!..thank u so much..God bless and more power!
Hi Jhen! Para sa EPS, kailangan wala kang record ng pag-overstay.
question po. what if ung salary ko sa itr is different from the salary indicated sa coe? may increase kase last july 2012 so logically hindi sya same sa 2011 itr ko. hayaan ko na lang bang iverify ng embassy sa hr namin or should i’ll ask them to make a note na may increase? thanks 🙂 Hello james i’m also a gov’t employee hopefully this time mag-grant na visa ko.
question po. what if ung salary ko sa itr is different from the salary indicated sa coe? may increase kase last july 2012 so logically hindi sya same sa 2011 itr ko. hayaan ko na lang bang iverify ng embassy sa hr namin or should i’ll ask them to make a note na may increase? thanks 🙂 Hello james i’m also a gov’t employee hopefully this time mag-grant na visa ko.
luya, ayos lang yun..
figures in my CEO is diff from what is written in the ITR, na-grant naman ako..
good luck on your application.. 🙂
hello mam betchay, thank u po sa responce,.ask ko po ulit kung may pagasa pa po ba ako makabalik ng korea kung natatakan na ako ng 68(1)? ano po ba ang dapat kong gawin? ano po ang penalty ng 68(1)? thank u po!..God bless and more power!
hello mam betchay, thank u po sa responce,.ask ko po ulit kung may pagasa pa po ba ako makabalik ng korea kung natatakan na ako ng 68(1)? ano po ba ang dapat kong gawin? ano po ang penalty ng 68(1)? thank u po!..God bless and more power!
Good pm po. Ask ko lang po sna kung may kaso ba pag 20yrs old lng ung mgttour. Kc may nabasa po akong comment na nadeny sya dhl 20plng sya. Ngwowork nmn po ako. For 2 years and may itr po ako. Un po ba ung 2316? Ung akin po wala syang indicated na amount paid sa baba pero may mga figures na finill sa mga blanks.. ryt now may 37k po ako sa banko. Balak ko po sna magapply ng visa. Thank you po sa answer. God bless
Good pm po. Ask ko lang po sna kung may kaso ba pag 20yrs old lng ung mgttour. Kc may nabasa po akong comment na nadeny sya dhl 20plng sya. Ngwowork nmn po ako. For 2 years and may itr po ako. Un po ba ung 2316? Ung akin po wala syang indicated na amount paid sa baba pero may mga figures na finill sa mga blanks.. ryt now may 37k po ako sa banko. Balak ko po sna magapply ng visa. Thank you po sa answer. God bless
hi Ms. betchay .. ask ko lng po need ko pa din ba kumuha ng visa khit stopover lng po aq ng 9 hours? allowed po ba aq lumabas ng airport or mag citytour without visa.. eto po yun flight schedule ko dubai-incheon-manila.. roundtrip ticket po.. hopefully po pwede aq lumabas without visa 🙂
hi Ms. betchay .. ask ko lng po need ko pa din ba kumuha ng visa khit stopover lng po aq ng 9 hours? allowed po ba aq lumabas ng airport or mag citytour without visa.. eto po yun flight schedule ko dubai-incheon-manila.. roundtrip ticket po.. hopefully po pwede aq lumabas without visa 🙂
Hi Ms. Betchay,
I was at the embassy yesterday to pick up my passport sana. But wasn’t able to get it because the consul had requested for 3 months Meralco billing statement. I asked kung pede credit card billing statement so okay naman daw so nagpaprint ako at bumalik agad sa embassy. Actually, 3 months binigay ko both ng Meralco and Credit Card statements. Pero binalik ung Meralco kase di sa akin nakapangalan kundi sa may-ari ng house na nirerent ko. Binigyan ako ng claim stub at pinababalik ng Tuesday (mamayang hapon).
Sobrang worried ako kase madami ako nabasa dito na nagbigay ng requirements on the same day na hiningi, tapos binigay visa ng same day. Samantalang ako, pinababalik pa bukas.
Btw, this is the first time na nag-apply ako ng visa and ung credit card statements ko eh di same address ng dineclare ko sa application form. Naka-address kase ung bills sa dating bahay namin and i dont need to get the orig statement dahil i can view and pay for it online. Maganda ang record ng credit card payments ko so im hoping mapansin nila yun.
May chance kaya na ma-approve ako? Addtl profile ko: Freelancer (I submitted work certificate na email copy lang, not orig na ni-question dati ng consul nung nag-apply ako), no ITR, orig bank statement, lease contract ng house na pinagstayan ko and credit card copies.
May chance kaya ako ma-approve later? Or, may possible na hingin ulet sila or ideny ako?
Thanks! 🙂
Salamat sa pag-share Cai! Sana mag-enjoy ka sa tour mo.
Hi Ms. Betchay,
I was at the embassy yesterday to pick up my passport sana. But wasn’t able to get it because the consul had requested for 3 months Meralco billing statement. I asked kung pede credit card billing statement so okay naman daw so nagpaprint ako at bumalik agad sa embassy. Actually, 3 months binigay ko both ng Meralco and Credit Card statements. Pero binalik ung Meralco kase di sa akin nakapangalan kundi sa may-ari ng house na nirerent ko. Binigyan ako ng claim stub at pinababalik ng Tuesday (mamayang hapon).
Sobrang worried ako kase madami ako nabasa dito na nagbigay ng requirements on the same day na hiningi, tapos binigay visa ng same day. Samantalang ako, pinababalik pa bukas.
Btw, this is the first time na nag-apply ako ng visa and ung credit card statements ko eh di same address ng dineclare ko sa application form. Naka-address kase ung bills sa dating bahay namin and i dont need to get the orig statement dahil i can view and pay for it online. Maganda ang record ng credit card payments ko so im hoping mapansin nila yun.
May chance kaya na ma-approve ako? Addtl profile ko: Freelancer (I submitted work certificate na email copy lang, not orig na ni-question dati ng consul nung nag-apply ako), no ITR, orig bank statement, lease contract ng house na pinagstayan ko and credit card copies.
May chance kaya ako ma-approve later? Or, may possible na hingin ulet sila or ideny ako?
Thanks! 🙂
Salamat sa pag-share Cai! Sana mag-enjoy ka sa tour mo.
ms. betchay i got my visa today! yesterday na pala yun. thanks sa help mo andami ko natutunan on this thread for my visa application. i am flying to busan later. more power to your site 🙂
ms. betchay i got my visa today! yesterday na pala yun. thanks sa help mo andami ko natutunan on this thread for my visa application. i am flying to busan later. more power to your site 🙂
Wow! Busan!
I am 20 yrs old and I would like to apply for a tourist visa. May work po ako and bank account containing 40k. May chance po ba na maapprove application ko or bigger chancr na may invitor ako since 20plng po ako or wala naman pong kaso un?hehe. Salamt po sa sasagot. first time ko po ito. Actually nadeny nako last year. Help nmn oo.:)
Hi Jajamjam! As long as you have all the documents they require, you could apply for the visa. You wouldn’t really know your chances this time unless you go there ;p
Good luck sa yo at sana wag na maulit muli… ang pagdeny sa visa.
Thanks Ms. betchay! Chuseok Jal bonae sae yo!!^^more powers!!
I am 20 yrs old and I would like to apply for a tourist visa. May work po ako and bank account containing 40k. May chance po ba na maapprove application ko or bigger chancr na may invitor ako since 20plng po ako or wala naman pong kaso un?hehe. Salamt po sa sasagot. first time ko po ito. Actually nadeny nako last year. Help nmn oo.:)
Hi Jajamjam! As long as you have all the documents they require, you could apply for the visa. You wouldn’t really know your chances this time unless you go there ;p
Good luck sa yo at sana wag na maulit muli… ang pagdeny sa visa.
Thanks Ms. betchay! Chuseok Jal bonae sae yo!!^^more powers!!
hi mam betchay im lubert acpal at nagoverstayed po ako korea before 2007 for 2 mo. they told me na amnesty ko daw po is 5yrs..lampas 5 yrs npo ako dito pinas kso po pag aaply ako lge meron problem my mai aadvise po ba kyu saken…galing narin po ako korean embassy kso wala din po eh…dati mo ako musikero sa korea e-6-2 ang visa kaso po nag ka redstamp passport ko ng nai deport ako 46-1..may pag asa pa po ba ako makabalik at mkapagwork dun pls advise mo po ako kung saan at paano? at kung sino makakatulong sakin? salmat po godbless wait ko po reply nyu…tnx
Hi Lubert! Sorry ha, pero pag sinabi ng Embassy na hindi ka makakakuha ng visa, wala nang makakatulong sa ‘yo unless siguro na may kilala ka sa gobyerno ng Korea ;p Try ka na lang uli… kasi ang kaibigan ko na nag-tnt before, nakapag-bakasyon na siya uli rito.
mis betchay pwd po bang mag submit ng dalawang coe?ung isa is for my regular job and the other one is for my part time job…helfull po ba un ku ung mga payslip ko eh two different company? tas ung itr ko nung april ko pa kinuha pwd ko po bang i submit un kahit amonth ago nang lumipas at hindi this month hope to answer my question thank u
My friend/coworker, a registered PT, applied for visa last week. She has this requirements:
-Pport
-photocopy of Pport
-application form with pic 2×2 white background
-COE (same format as mine since we worked same company)
-BC with 70k+
-ITR (form 2316 & 1700
The day she said to comeback her passport was held the Korean said an she needed to submit additional docs which is “Payslips for the last 3 months)… We submitted it today and said to comeback tomorrow sept. 20, 2012…
I observed the day they asked for payslips it’s not only my friend but there were many applicants who was told to submit payslips… I talked to someone who has same case. She was really confused and think why did they asked for payslips. She also told me that just recently her office mates got their visa without payslips.
Earlier I had the time while waiting to ask around and some told me they asked for meralco bill, credit card bill and the recent was payslips….
So guys better to prepare it earlier.
I’ll post again if we get the visa tomorrow… But still positive thinking I know we will! GOODLUCK FOR FUTURE APPLICANTS!
thanks for this info tukayo..
pagka-basa ko nito eh ni-save ko na agad ang mga PDF files ng credit card statement ko, pati billing statement ko sa globe handyphone hehe! for my next year’s revisit to Seoul!
thanks! enjoy your trip! pasalubong! hehe!
My friend/coworker, a registered PT, applied for visa last week. She has this requirements:
-Pport
-photocopy of Pport
-application form with pic 2×2 white background
-COE (same format as mine since we worked same company)
-BC with 70k+
-ITR (form 2316 & 1700
The day she said to comeback her passport was held the Korean said an she needed to submit additional docs which is “Payslips for the last 3 months)… We submitted it today and said to comeback tomorrow sept. 20, 2012…
I observed the day they asked for payslips it’s not only my friend but there were many applicants who was told to submit payslips… I talked to someone who has same case. She was really confused and think why did they asked for payslips. She also told me that just recently her office mates got their visa without payslips.
Earlier I had the time while waiting to ask around and some told me they asked for meralco bill, credit card bill and the recent was payslips….
So guys better to prepare it earlier.
I’ll post again if we get the visa tomorrow… But still positive thinking I know we will! GOODLUCK FOR FUTURE APPLICANTS!
hi po ms.betchay, ask q lng po kng kelan po b dapat pwede mgapply ng tourist visa dmating po aqu d2 sa pinas last May 25,2012. so bale 2x na po aqu nkapnta sa s.k. Ang ng invite po skin eh un bayaw kng korean. ask ko lng po pwede na po b mag apply after 6months? kc last ng apply aqu may nkasabay aqu pinay na may sister cxia asawa din ng korean so inviter din eh bayaw nia kso ang sbi sa knya once a year lng daw po pwede mkapnta sa S.K, so panu po un nid pba mghntay aqu after 1yr? bgo mkpgapply ulit? kc po same kmi ng situation na korean brother in law ang inviter nmin. thanks poh…
hi po ms.betchay, ask q lng po kng kelan po b dapat pwede mgapply ng tourist visa dmating po aqu d2 sa pinas last May 25,2012. so bale 2x na po aqu nkapnta sa s.k. Ang ng invite po skin eh un bayaw kng korean. ask ko lng po pwede na po b mag apply after 6months? kc last ng apply aqu may nkasabay aqu pinay na may sister cxia asawa din ng korean so inviter din eh bayaw nia kso ang sbi sa knya once a year lng daw po pwede mkapnta sa S.K, so panu po un nid pba mghntay aqu after 1yr? bgo mkpgapply ulit? kc po same kmi ng situation na korean brother in law ang inviter nmin. thanks poh…
hello ms.ann same po tau ng case my brother in law din ako n korean .tanong ko lng po kung nung ng apply kau nirequire b n dapat my work ka kahit invited ng korean in law kc ngpunta me dun last nov.2012 sv ganun n new policy nila .please reply nmn po para malaman ko kung no pede ko gawin .
hi ms. russel, sorry ah kasi ngayon ko lang nabasa. wala naman nirequired na dapat may work aqu dito sa pinas. kasi last year pako nakarating don nun feb 28 2012 na grant ako ng visa. so ewan ko nalang ngayon taon na ito. un na nga rin ang prob ko eh sabi daw need may work ang kapatid na iniinvite. hay hirap nga un eh. mag wait ng 1yr before ka pwede mkabalik sa korea. pero ngayon nabasa ko dito sa mga comments hindi naman daw need kung may work o wla un kapatid na iniimbitahan ng brother in law. kaya this coming june i will try my luck. sana balitaan moko kng anu balita sau sa pg aapply mo.
Hi Betchay,
Thank you for all your advise. Me and my sister submitted our visa requirements last September 10. When she handed our requirements, the consul just took a look at it and gave her the claim slip. Kinakabahan nga sya coz most of the ppl on the line were being asked and she wanted me to line up instead kc I have more experience talking with foreigners. Pero she managed to submit it without any hassle kc di daw sya tinanong ng kahit ano. Hehe.
We went back on September 17. When our number was called, sabi nun consul sa sister ko, he’ll call the number na lang ulet. Mejo kinabahan kami kc most of the people only took less than a minute tapos pagka-hand ng passport, ok na agad. We waited pa until more than a hundred person bago sya nacallback.
Thankfully, our visas were both approved!!! 🙂 We’re flying to Korea on October 12-18.
Question, is there any chance that we won’t be able to go through immigration? May mga questions ba na tinatanong? And should we wear layers na? Is it super cold in Korea during those days na punta namin?
Thanks so much Betchay! 🙂
Hi Jennifer! Congratulations! Bago pumunta rito, prepare an itinerary. Make sure that you have a copy of your hotel reservation. Wear layers as it’s usually cool in the morning and at night and warm during daytime. Enjoy!
Hi Betchay,
Thank you for all your advise. Me and my sister submitted our visa requirements last September 10. When she handed our requirements, the consul just took a look at it and gave her the claim slip. Kinakabahan nga sya coz most of the ppl on the line were being asked and she wanted me to line up instead kc I have more experience talking with foreigners. Pero she managed to submit it without any hassle kc di daw sya tinanong ng kahit ano. Hehe.
We went back on September 17. When our number was called, sabi nun consul sa sister ko, he’ll call the number na lang ulet. Mejo kinabahan kami kc most of the people only took less than a minute tapos pagka-hand ng passport, ok na agad. We waited pa until more than a hundred person bago sya nacallback.
Thankfully, our visas were both approved!!! 🙂 We’re flying to Korea on October 12-18.
Question, is there any chance that we won’t be able to go through immigration? May mga questions ba na tinatanong? And should we wear layers na? Is it super cold in Korea during those days na punta namin?
Thanks so much Betchay! 🙂
Hi Jennifer! Congratulations! Bago pumunta rito, prepare an itinerary. Make sure that you have a copy of your hotel reservation. Wear layers as it’s usually cool in the morning and at night and warm during daytime. Enjoy!
hello po.can i ask about invitation letter? kailangan pa bang i notarized ng asawa ko ang invitation letter to my sister? my nakasulat kasi doon sa paper sa fifill upon in korean no need na daw i notarized ang invitation letter.pero sabi ng kakilala ko na pinay na nag invite ng kapatid niya ipa notarized pa daw.. what should i do? thanks po.
good day ms betchay!
I’ve been hooked to this thread and the blog posts really got me engrossed! ^^ anyway, ask ko lang po sana the requirements for applying for a Student Visa. Actually, I’ve searched for info and stuffs but I still have some clarifications as to the requirements. I was first employed as a nurse clinical instructor for almost 5 years with the first company that i was tied up with. Then, i became an ESL teacher for 6 months.
Yung first employer ko (when I was a nurse), sure ako na may ITR ako. But with my second employer (as ESL teacher), Korean kasi, parang wala ata akong ITR.
How would i go about with this case, ms betchay? ^^
good day ms betchay!
I’ve been hooked to this thread and the blog posts really got me engrossed! ^^ anyway, ask ko lang po sana the requirements for applying for a Student Visa. Actually, I’ve searched for info and stuffs but I still have some clarifications as to the requirements. I was first employed as a nurse clinical instructor for almost 5 years with the first company that i was tied up with. Then, i became an ESL teacher for 6 months.
Yung first employer ko (when I was a nurse), sure ako na may ITR ako. But with my second employer (as ESL teacher), Korean kasi, parang wala ata akong ITR.
How would i go about with this case, ms betchay? ^^
hi mis betchay, am planning to apply for korean visa this oct. and i just graduated and working on my OJT. this is my 4th time but my problem is will i be able to apply for visa if i don’t have ITR to show?.since i am just am just an apprentice am not entitled to have an ITR. i love to hear your advise.
thanks
Hi Chelsie! You can use other financial documents, but it will also be helpful to get a certificate of exemption from the bIR. Anyway, this isn’t your first time to apply for a visa. That could also count.
hi mis betchay, am planning to apply for korean visa this oct. and i just graduated and working on my OJT. this is my 4th time but my problem is will i be able to apply for visa if i don’t have ITR to show?.since i am just am just an apprentice am not entitled to have an ITR. i love to hear your advise.
thanks
Hi Chelsie! You can use other financial documents, but it will also be helpful to get a certificate of exemption from the bIR. Anyway, this isn’t your first time to apply for a visa. That could also count.
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Question lang po. Wala po kasi akong personal bank account. pede ko po ba gamitin ung bank account ng parents ko. or pede po ako mag open ng bank account pero ilang months po ba kelangan ang validity ng bank account para sa visa? thanks.
it will be a big help. hindi ko kasi alam kung kanino magtatanong eh. ^_^
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Question lang po. Wala po kasi akong personal bank account. pede ko po ba gamitin ung bank account ng parents ko. or pede po ako mag open ng bank account pero ilang months po ba kelangan ang validity ng bank account para sa visa? thanks.
it will be a big help. hindi ko kasi alam kung kanino magtatanong eh. ^_^
Hi ms betchay! Apply po kmi ng visa sa Monday ng hubby at baby nmin. Ksama rn sna nmin ung Lolo ko. complete na requirements nmin as we run a business nman kso ung lolo ko is already 75 yrs old, no ITR, COE since senior citizen na but he has his own account for his SSS pension. What I gather for him is a BC form his BDO SSS pension savings, BC from his newly opened acct in Metrobank with 60k kc nilalabas nya ung pension nya monthly since he is d only one who can withraw bka dw may mangyari s knya kya ayun he is preparing his money and an online printed SSS pension history. since nkalagay sa app form nya that himself and my hubby will shoulder his travel expenses, need pba ng affidavit of support? kc yun ung usual na nkkita ko pag may magshoulder ng flight or is it wiser na ideclare ko na lng na xa mag isa ang ggstos but d truth is we are really d ones spending for him as our xams gift wla pa kc xng travel abroad. sori sa haba. hope to hear from u.
Good luck! Don’t worry about your lolo… he’s 75 years old and he has his own pension. The consul wouldn’t think that he’s coming here to work ;p
Thanks Miss Betchay! Though now ko lng nbasa comment I still feel relieved for my Lolo! We’d love to experience fall with him in SK! We applied mon (oct1) with a joint affidavit of support, at first di kinuha pero nka staple na the consul instructed as to put a date (c manong police naglgay ng oct.1), ok n dw kc un sbi ng consul na ndi ko maintindihan) instead of UNDECIDED which is the truth kc ala p kming itinerary and for my Lolo he wants us to provide my parents marriage cert dhil di ko na xa immediate fam yta so I decided na kming 3 na muna ng hubby at baby ko but on my surprise xa mismo hinanap ung sa Lolo ko.. hehe.. ayun so ok nman we’ll just have to wait sa tues (oct9) kc holiday nila ngayong oct3! Thanks so much pa din miss betchay, cross fingers sna maaprove kmi kc we’ve been to disneyland and universal studios gusto sna nmin ma visit ang Lotte world! pag approve kmi sna mkapag suggest ka ng accomodation if ever we’ll be leaving anytime soon before the month ends pra sa dec mkabalik kmi ng kmi na lng w/o my lolo kc bka di nya kyanin ang lamig jan! tnx! 🙂
correction, oct10 pla :p
hi jhen! sana makuha ninyo ang visa ninyo… try ninyo Doulous Hotel… hindi kamahalan pero nasa gitna ng seoul… walking distance sa lahat… or Ibis Myeongdong
pero ayoko na sa Myeongdong…nahihilo ako!
Thanks ate bechay! will check on that hotel.. ang mhal nga ng mga tickets ngayon wla ng promo.. hehe.. anyway ok lng bsta ma approve ung visa nmin, mas syang nman kung nag book ako nung promo days tpos denied kmi.. hehe.. (wag nman sna) dun ba sa hotel na un mlapit na ang Lotte world? may mga tour packages ba cla? kc nung nag Malaysia kmi ung mismong hotel nmin ang nag offer ng city tour smen.. thanks much! :*
Hi ate Betchay! Nakuha na po nmin ang visa nmin, kming apat! 🙂 Salamat po sa info.. Ask ko lng po ndi nman po cgro magkkaprob kung punta n kmi korea ng nov tpos apply kmi ulit ng dec? kc gudto sna nmin don mag bday ni hubby kso bka sobrang lamig ndi n kyanin ng lolo, since mrami nman pde puntahan sa Korea, ipapasyal n nmin xa ngayong fall jan.. ang tentative date po nmin ay nov4-11 hapon ang flight at ndi pdeng araw2 ang pasyal nmin dhil kay Lol, ok lng kya un? bka kc madeny kmi sa dec syang nman ang byahe nman though super love nmin Lolo ko kya pinagbgyan nmin sa pagsma sa amin.. 🙂 thanks ate!
Hmm… hindi naman kayo magkakaproblema… sabihin ninyo lang yung reason ninyo kung bakit gusto ninyo uli bumalik ng December. Just write in your application that you want to celebrate your birthday in Korea ;p
Pag namasyal kayo, may mga wheelchairs sa mga pasyalan basta dalhin ninyo lang passport ninyo. Para naman hindi masyadong mapagod sa paglalakad si lolo… don’t worry masyado dahil helpful ang mga Koreans.
hello ms.betchay
tanong ko lang kong ang req.dati sa visit visa sa father and mother pariho lang po ba ngayon?
Hi Jho! Pakitingnan sa taas ang requirements. Sabihin kasi na “tourist visa” or C-3 visa ang ina-applyan. Baka hindi lang naintindihan ng guwardiya. Pagdating ng papa mo sa Korea, pwede mo siyang i-apply ng F-1 visa para makaapag-stay siya ng legal for 1 year.
hello po ulit. ask ko lang po kg ok na ba ung bank certificate na was opened last Dec.20,2012 kung mag aaply ng visa by Feb.21, 2013?,,means 2 months pa lang po at sa 2 banko po nag open almost same date inopen.
may months required po ba? or ok na po 2?
thank u po for the reply from those who knows well the embassy policy….
Hi ms betchay! Apply po kmi ng visa sa Monday ng hubby at baby nmin. Ksama rn sna nmin ung Lolo ko. complete na requirements nmin as we run a business nman kso ung lolo ko is already 75 yrs old, no ITR, COE since senior citizen na but he has his own account for his SSS pension. What I gather for him is a BC form his BDO SSS pension savings, BC from his newly opened acct in Metrobank with 60k kc nilalabas nya ung pension nya monthly since he is d only one who can withraw bka dw may mangyari s knya kya ayun he is preparing his money and an online printed SSS pension history. since nkalagay sa app form nya that himself and my hubby will shoulder his travel expenses, need pba ng affidavit of support? kc yun ung usual na nkkita ko pag may magshoulder ng flight or is it wiser na ideclare ko na lng na xa mag isa ang ggstos but d truth is we are really d ones spending for him as our xams gift wla pa kc xng travel abroad. sori sa haba. hope to hear from u.
Hi Ms. Betchay! Question lang po.
I’m working part-time sa family business namin na nakapangalan sa father ko, ano po kaya mga kailangan kong ipasa na reqs? Wala akong ITR kasi bago palang ako. But I can provide CoE and Bank Cert. ITR/DTI/SEC/Mayor’s Permit of my father will do po ba?
Hi Chot! You can try… my sister didn’t have an ITR but she gave the Embassy a copy of the DTI registration of her business… since it’s a family business, you might also want to give them a copy of your BC to prove your relation
Hi Ms. Betchay! Question lang po.
I’m working part-time sa family business namin na nakapangalan sa father ko, ano po kaya mga kailangan kong ipasa na reqs? Wala akong ITR kasi bago palang ako. But I can provide CoE and Bank Cert. ITR/DTI/SEC/Mayor’s Permit of my father will do po ba?
Hi Chot! You can try… my sister didn’t have an ITR but she gave the Embassy a copy of the DTI registration of her business… since it’s a family business, you might also want to give them a copy of your BC to prove your relation
Hi Betchay! Very helpful ang site mo! I love it! 🙂 Kaya lang hindi mo talaga masasabi kung ma-aapprove ka sa visa or hindi… Kaya kinakabahan ako kasi super excited na ako for korea, nakakapanghinayang naman na hindi matuloy..
Ask lang kita for opinions ha.. Thank you!
– Pwede na ba ang 30+K sa bank account? O kelangan 40k+ pataas? I know sabi mo walang specific amount.. pero may kakilala ka ba na 30k+ lang ang laman ng bank account na napprove ang visa? Most kasi ng gastos namin sa korea, credit card ang ginamit. (hostel booking, reservations, etc)
– 5 years na ako with a financial company, tapos nakapagtravel na ako sa Taiwan pero 2009 pa, at kelangan ng visa sa Taiwan. Just recently, galing akong Vietnam..
What do you think? Mas malaki ba ang chance ko na ma-aaprove since nakapagtravel na ko sa ibang countries? Or kelangan ko pang lumikom ng pera?
Super thank you ng marami in advance! Sana ma-approve, excited pa naman akong mag-fangirl mode. 🙂
P.S.
Sa mga na-approve ang visa nang less than 40k+ ang laman ng account, pa-reply naman po. Maraming Salamat!
Hi Kamille! To answer your queries…
Yup… 25,000 pesos ang laman ng bank account niya nung nag-apply siya ng visa…
Gaya ng experience ng iba, mas nilalagyan nila ng halaga ang ties mo sa Pilipinas. Like in your case, 5 years ka na sa isang financial company at kung okay naman ang suweldo mo, walang dapat ikabahala…
basta be honest with your purpose…
Wow thank you for the swift reply! Aasikasuhin ko na ung requirements ko 🙂 Salamat! Sana ma-approve ako at ma-enjoy ko ang korea 🙂
Hi Betchay! Very helpful ang site mo! I love it! 🙂 Kaya lang hindi mo talaga masasabi kung ma-aapprove ka sa visa or hindi… Kaya kinakabahan ako kasi super excited na ako for korea, nakakapanghinayang naman na hindi matuloy..
Ask lang kita for opinions ha.. Thank you!
– Pwede na ba ang 30+K sa bank account? O kelangan 40k+ pataas? I know sabi mo walang specific amount.. pero may kakilala ka ba na 30k+ lang ang laman ng bank account na napprove ang visa? Most kasi ng gastos namin sa korea, credit card ang ginamit. (hostel booking, reservations, etc)
– 5 years na ako with a financial company, tapos nakapagtravel na ako sa Taiwan pero 2009 pa, at kelangan ng visa sa Taiwan. Just recently, galing akong Vietnam..
What do you think? Mas malaki ba ang chance ko na ma-aaprove since nakapagtravel na ko sa ibang countries? Or kelangan ko pang lumikom ng pera?
Super thank you ng marami in advance! Sana ma-approve, excited pa naman akong mag-fangirl mode. 🙂
P.S.
Sa mga na-approve ang visa nang less than 40k+ ang laman ng account, pa-reply naman po. Maraming Salamat!
ate betchay i have some few questions…
pag nagkaron na ba ako ng 4 c-3 visa qualified na kaya ako for multiple entry visa?
hi jim! kung naka-4 ka na c-3 visa at travel sa korea within 2 years, hindi mo na kailangan ng visa to enter korea… but you should have round trip tickets and always have an itinerary…
ate betchay i have some few questions…
pag nagkaron na ba ako ng 4 c-3 visa qualified na kaya ako for multiple entry visa?
hi jim! kung naka-4 ka na c-3 visa at travel sa korea within 2 years, hindi mo na kailangan ng visa to enter korea… but you should have round trip tickets and always have an itinerary…
i got my visa approved last monday 🙂 ms. betchay, james and the rest, thanks to all the tips and helpful advices. finally, nawala na ang trauma ko from first time to apply thru agency, yes i was denied, but luckily this time no hassle at all, not a single question was asked on me by the consul nor additional docs were needed to present before him super lucky, mas matagal pa binyahe ko kesa tinagal ko sa embassy. true enough, the pinoys embassy staff are accommodating, so don’t hesitate to ask your application queries to them.
yey!
kelan ang punta mo? 😀
pasalubong hehe! 😛
i got my visa approved last monday 🙂 ms. betchay, james and the rest, thanks to all the tips and helpful advices. finally, nawala na ang trauma ko from first time to apply thru agency, yes i was denied, but luckily this time no hassle at all, not a single question was asked on me by the consul nor additional docs were needed to present before him super lucky, mas matagal pa binyahe ko kesa tinagal ko sa embassy. true enough, the pinoys embassy staff are accommodating, so don’t hesitate to ask your application queries to them.
yey!
kelan ang punta mo? 😀
pasalubong hehe! 😛
hehehe!
oct. 19-24 with friends 🙂
ms. betchay are cardigans enough for autumn? my boss, who went 3yrs ago suggested to wear thick jacket kase sobrang lamig, but friends who are frequently visitors ok na cardigans. thanks in advance.
naka 2 times n po ko nagpunta korea . invited po ko ng hipag ko asawa nya koreano, ngyn po gusto nya pagpunta ko kasama ko anak ko n 18 yrs olds.mag tourist po kmi sana ng anak ko ano po requirements nya d n po sya nagaaral .graduate n po sya ng 2 yrs course.
naka 2 times n po ko nagpunta korea . invited po ko ng hipag ko asawa nya koreano, ngyn po gusto nya pagpunta ko kasama ko anak ko n 18 yrs olds.mag tourist po kmi sana ng anak ko ano po requirements nya d n po sya nagaaral .graduate n po sya ng 2 yrs course.
ask ko lang if ano requirements para sa anak ko n sasama ko papuntang korea invite po kmi ng hipag ko asawa nya korean 2 times npo ko nakarating ng korea ngyn po sana kasama ko anak ko n 18 yrs old d n po nagaaral graduate po sya ng 2 yrs course….thanks po
hi..askkolng po mhirap po ba tlga kumuha ng visa khit family kau pupunta at may mga bata n kasama?
Yes. Mahirap at minsan kahit may visa na, na-interrogate pa sa Immigration. Nung huling uwi ko, pagdating ko sa airport merong isang pamilya na na-hold sa immigration… tatlo ata anak nilang kasama at hindi sila agad nakalabas. Nakakuwentuhan ko kasi yung isang kasama nila sa grupo (group tour kasi)…
hi..askkolng po mhirap po ba tlga kumuha ng visa khit family kau pupunta at may mga bata n kasama?
Yes. Mahirap at minsan kahit may visa na, na-interrogate pa sa Immigration. Nung huling uwi ko, pagdating ko sa airport merong isang pamilya na na-hold sa immigration… tatlo ata anak nilang kasama at hindi sila agad nakalabas. Nakakuwentuhan ko kasi yung isang kasama nila sa grupo (group tour kasi)…
good morning po, ask ko lang po paano po kung may work po ko dati kya nakapasa ko ng COE at ITR. pero ngyn wala po me work 2 yrs na . galing n po me rin korea before pang 3 times ko n kung ma approve..pede n kya ang cable bills at internet bills at contrata ng sanlang tira lahat naman un nakapangalan sa akin..salamat po
paano po ku dati po may work po ko kya nakapagpasa me ng complete documents .. but now wala me work pero may bank cert po ko wala lang me COE at ITR.pede n po kya ang other bills like cable, globe internet and sanlang tira contract..w8 ko po reply nyo asap..thanks
invite po pala ko ng sister in law ko..
good morning po, ask ko lang po paano po kung may work po ko dati kya nakapasa ko ng COE at ITR. pero ngyn wala po me work 2 yrs na . galing n po me rin korea before pang 3 times ko n kung ma approve..pede n kya ang cable bills at internet bills at contrata ng sanlang tira lahat naman un nakapangalan sa akin..salamat po
Hi Ms. Betchay!
I’m Bianca, taga Angeles din po ako^^
Anyway, I’m planning to go to Korea this November po. Yung pung bf ko yung magbabayad ng lahat ng expenses ko pag nandun na ko. Possible po ba lagay ko siya dun sa form? As a bf or as a friend?
Tska po yung papa ko OFW and yung mama ko housewife. Naresearch ko po na hidi kailangan ng ITR ng mga OFW. So hindi ko na po yun isasama? Certifi
Sa bank certificate naman po, dpat both parents? E kung meron po akong bank account? E kung mama ko lang rin meron?
Pwede po ba yun?
Sorry po dami ko pong tanong.. Gusto ko mlang po talagang ma-accept ^^
Thank you po!!
tska po pala okay lang po na wala pang ticket? para hindi po masayng yung pera pag di na-accept?
thank you po!
Hi bianca!tga pampanga dn ajko. Balak ko dn mgapply bg tourist visa. . Ang alam ko,dpatmgdla ka ng documrnts. Or anythng pra maprove mo na OFW ung dad mo. Kung student ka,ung req. For tudents ang ipass mo. Kelan mo balak mgapply? eto num ko. Txt mko pra kung skali sabay na tyo. Hege. +639057895510
Goodluck mga Cabalen! Kakakuha lng po nmin ng visa nmin kahapon! Sna ma grant din kau1 Enjoy at malay nyo magkita kita pla tau sa Nov sa Seoul! 🙂
thank you po! sana po magrant tayo!! ^^
nagtext po ako sa inyo~
Hi Ms. Betchay!
I’m Bianca, taga Angeles din po ako^^
Anyway, I’m planning to go to Korea this November po. Yung pung bf ko yung magbabayad ng lahat ng expenses ko pag nandun na ko. Possible po ba lagay ko siya dun sa form? As a bf or as a friend?
Tska po yung papa ko OFW and yung mama ko housewife. Naresearch ko po na hidi kailangan ng ITR ng mga OFW. So hindi ko na po yun isasama? Certifi
Sa bank certificate naman po, dpat both parents? E kung meron po akong bank account? E kung mama ko lang rin meron?
Pwede po ba yun?
Sorry po dami ko pong tanong.. Gusto ko mlang po talagang ma-accept ^^
Thank you po!!
tska po pala okay lang po na wala pang ticket? para hindi po masayng yung pera pag di na-accept?
thank you po!
Hi bianca!tga pampanga dn ajko. Balak ko dn mgapply bg tourist visa. . Ang alam ko,dpatmgdla ka ng documrnts. Or anythng pra maprove mo na OFW ung dad mo. Kung student ka,ung req. For tudents ang ipass mo. Kelan mo balak mgapply? eto num ko. Txt mko pra kung skali sabay na tyo. Hege. +639057895510
nagtext po ako sa inyo~
Hi ms. Betchay.
Our family is planning to go to korea on December. We have a valid visa to New Zealand. I learned that even though we are a family and my mother or father will declare us on item no. 34, we should still submit our own application form. So, ang tanong ko po, since we have a visa, enough na ba na employment cert lng ng parents ang isusubmit? Will it be fine as long as we submit the forms together? We dont have itr kase. and base nmn sa requirement employment cert lang kailangan.. pro under sa student kelangan dw documents ng parents. wla po kse kmi itr.
ma’am plan ko po sanang magwork sa korea ang sabi ng friend ko kuha muna daw ako ng tourist visa then pg may nahanap akong work apply ako ng working visa kaso ang prob ko anng dapat kong gawin gusto ko po kasing maging legal huhuhu
hi ms betchay,
ask ko lang po kung kelangan kong i-fill up ung part ng accompanying family sa visa application form kung kasama ko ang sister ko sa travel. pero she will pay for her travel naman po. medyo nalito lang po ako dun sa nakalagay dun sa how to fill up sa page 2. ang sabi dun spouse or child underage ng 20. 36 yrs old na po ang sister ko. thanks po..
hi ms betchay, help naman po. mag-fill up na kasi ako ng application for visa.. thanks po.
Hi po.. Based on my experience po, nilagay ko yung names ng mkakasama ko sa travel regardless of who will pay for their expenses, I thinks its intended for families traveling together kc khit family kau individual pa din application nyo.. Hope you’ll aso have ur visa soon! God bless..
hi ms jhengabriel,
thanks po sa reply.. na-approved po ung visa ko and my sister last october 19. thank God at ok lahat. salamat sa mga information dito sa site na ‘to.. great help at good job po sa inyong lahat na tumutulong.. tip lang po, basta complete requirements mo ok ka. medyo mahigpit lang talaga sila sa status mo sa work. mas maganda kapag permanent/regular position ka sa company.. again salamat po ulit
Hi. Nakakuha na kami lahat ng visa..=) ilalagay ko dito lahat ng ginawa namin para makatulong..=)
PART 1: (my situation)
Requirements submitted:
A. Application Form
B. 1pc. Passport size colored picture
C. Passport Origina(6Mons. Valid)
D. Copy of Passport First Page
E. Original & Copy of valid visa s and arrival stamps to
OECD member countries for the past 5 years
– Photocopies ng valid U.S transit visa and expired Japanese visa with travel stamps, and HK travel stamps
F. School Certificate (Original)
G. Copy of School ID
I don’t have a work. Wala pa din experience sa work. But I’m currently reviewing for CPA board exam. I asked for SCHOOL CERTIFICATE kahit long term seminar lang yung review and nakalagay na walang provided na I.D. sa certificate.
H. Copy of Birth Certificate
I. Parents’ Documents : Bank Certificate Original
& ITR or Form 2316 Copy
& Employment Certificate Original
– both parents ang pinasa ko with Affidavit of support from my father (OFW and been living out of the country for so many years pero may ITR kaya pinasa din namin). nagpasa na din ako ng marriage certificate nila.
STUDENTS REQUIREMENTS ang pinasa ko…
Hi. Nakakuha na kami lahat ng visa..=) ilalagay ko dito lahat ng ginawa namin para makatulong..=)
PART 1: (my situation)
Requirements submitted:
A. Application Form
B. 1pc. Passport size colored picture
C. Passport Origina(6Mons. Valid)
D. Copy of Passport First Page
E. Original & Copy of valid visa s and arrival stamps to
OECD member countries for the past 5 years
– Photocopies ng valid U.S transit visa and expired Japanese visa with travel stamps, and HK travel stamps
F. School Certificate (Original)
G. Copy of School ID
I don’t have a work. Wala pa din experience sa work. But I’m currently reviewing for CPA board exam. I asked for SCHOOL CERTIFICATE kahit long term seminar lang yung review and nakalagay na walang provided na I.D. sa certificate.
H. Copy of Birth Certificate
I. Parents’ Documents : Bank Certificate Original
& ITR or Form 2316 Copy
& Employment Certificate Original
– both parents ang pinasa ko with Affidavit of support from my father (OFW and been living out of the country for so many years pero may ITR kaya pinasa din namin). nagpasa na din ako ng marriage certificate nila.
From Jean part 1..
PART 2: My Mom’s
Madali lang yung sa kanya. Employees requirements. meron din siyang OECD stamps (and HK stamps) and valid visas (US tourist, US transit, Japan). Plus Marriage Contract nila ni papa and Affidavit of support din from my father. and plus na din na gov’t employee siya..
PART 3: My cousins
medyo nahirapan kami sa kanila. since puro pinsan ko sila at kami lang ni mama kasama.. Sa unang attempt, kailangan daw ng parent’s bank certificate kahit hindi sila ang magbabayad… then after a week na punta binigay namin ung bank certificate. then after a week again, release na dapat pero need daw ng photocopy of PARENT’s MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE. the day after binigay ung marriage cert ng parents nila, after a week thank God.. APPROVED.. Finally after 1 month ng pabalik-balik…
Students requirements (lahat college):
PART 1: (my situation)
Requirements submitted:
A. Application Form
B. 1pc. Passport size colored picture
C. Passport Origina(6Mons. Valid)
D. Copy of Passport First Page
E. School Certificate (Original)
F. Copy of School ID
H. Copy of Birth Certificate
I. Parents’ Documents : Bank Certificate Original
& ITR or Form 2316 Copy
& Employment Certificate Original
– lahat with Affidavit of support from my father (OFW and been living out of the country for so many years pero may ITR kaya pinasa din namin). plus Affidavit of Guardianship from my mom (with attached photocopy of approved korean tourist visa, passport, COE and ITR).
– tig isang parents lng ang submitted na lahat puro government employees.
-Instead of Bank certificate ng parents ang binigay eh yung certificate ng deposit nila sa mga cooperatives sa offices nila.
Additional issues, but approved visas:
Cousin 1:
– may problem siya sa name ng passport kasi mali ung basa sa birth certificate pero nagbigay ng Affidavit na may mali ung name.
Cousin 2:
– may sinama na property title para sure.
Cousin 3:
– MINOR. kumuha ng DSWD permit.
Hope it helps.. =)
Thanks for sharing! This is very helpful.
Hi. Will it be enough to submit only a Certificate of employment for both my mom and dad? They also have a valid OECD visa and arrival stamps from Hk,macau and Singapore.
It’s better to be prepared with as many documents as you can get. If they have COE, they should also have ITRs and bank certificates.
they dont have itr. i dont know why. they just dont have it. can they still be approved if they submit vehicle registration, land, credit card bills? Mejo confusing kase ung requirements. I thought once u have a valid visa, you’re only required to submit Coe. okay na po bank certs. sana lang wag kmi hanapan itr. 🙂
hi po miss betchay, this is my first time po na magtanong..i just got back from korea last june 24, 2012 and i was 3 months pregnant po that time and now im running on seventh month…plano po nung father nung baby ko na iinvite ako together with our newborn baby next year which is january. sa kanya ko po isusunod ung pangalan nung baby namin gaya ng kagustuhan nya. my boyfriend is a romanian working in south korea for almost 6 years na po. he’s currently working at hyundai heavy industries po (HHi SHIPYARD). is it possible po ba na mainvite nya po ako at ang baby namin.? he will sign naman po sa birth certificate nung baby ko after i give birth together with the statutory acknowledgement for paternity to make sure na sa kanya nakasunod ung surname nung baby. what are the requirements po and when po ako dapat magapply if we are planning to go there by next year?( january 2013) kasi gusto nya makapagbakasyon kami sa south korea before matapos ang contract nya by march. im really confused po about this matter. im looking forward po na sana maging maayos po lahat.. thanks! and have pleasant evening ahead..
hi po miss betchay, this is my first time po na magtanong..i just got back from korea last june 24, 2012 and i was 3 months pregnant po that time and now im running on seventh month…plano po nung father nung baby ko na iinvite ako together with our newborn baby next year which is january. sa kanya ko po isusunod ung pangalan nung baby namin gaya ng kagustuhan nya. my boyfriend is a romanian working in south korea for almost 6 years na po. he’s currently working at hyundai heavy industries po (HHi SHIPYARD). is it possible po ba na mainvite nya po ako at ang baby namin.? he will sign naman po sa birth certificate nung baby ko after i give birth together with the statutory acknowledgement for paternity to make sure na sa kanya nakasunod ung surname nung baby. what are the requirements po and when po ako dapat magapply if we are planning to go there by next year?( january 2013) kasi gusto nya makapagbakasyon kami sa south korea before matapos ang contract nya by march. im really confused po about this matter. im looking forward po na sana maging maayos po lahat.. thanks! and have pleasant evening ahead..
hi miss betchay, im ana. i just got back last june from south korea. i was thre months pregnant po and now im running on my seventh month.. boyfriend ko po ay isang romanian working at the HYUNDAI SHIPYARD for almost 6 years. he’s planning to invite me together with our newborn baby po after i give birth po. is it possible po ba na mainvite nya kami by next year of january? and i’d like to add po na ung baby po ay nakasunod sa pangalan nya. he will sign po sa BC nung baby namin as a biological father po together with the form of paternity. we’re not married po. ano po ung mga requirements na kailangan ko and when po ako dapat magsimula to apply for visa po? invitation letter lang po ang gagamitin nya. please help me po miss betchay and pati po ang newborn baby eh kailangan ng requirements and also visa? what are the requirements needed po ng baby ko..? please reply po.. thanks a lot and i hope you can help me po..
hi miss betchay, im ana. i just got back last june from south korea. i was thre months pregnant po and now im running on my seventh month.. boyfriend ko po ay isang romanian working at the HYUNDAI SHIPYARD for almost 6 years. he’s planning to invite me together with our newborn baby po after i give birth po. is it possible po ba na mainvite nya kami by next year of january? and i’d like to add po na ung baby po ay nakasunod sa pangalan nya. he will sign po sa BC nung baby namin as a biological father po together with the form of paternity. we’re not married po. ano po ung mga requirements na kailangan ko and when po ako dapat magsimula to apply for visa po? invitation letter lang po ang gagamitin nya. please help me po miss betchay and pati po ang newborn baby eh kailangan ng requirements and also visa? what are the requirements needed po ng baby ko..? please reply po.. thanks a lot and i hope you can help me po..
Hi Ms. Betchay!
Good day po. I have 1 year old son who has a congenital heart disease. Doctors here told us that he needs an operation asap however, since kulang talaga kami ng funds and resources, nagtanong tanong ako ng pwedeng tumulong sa amin. Until my bestfriend introduced us to a doctor here who has a contact with Sunny Korea Welfare Foundation. Luckily thank God, we were approved in their list. We are now on the process of getting a passport. Question ko lang maam: 1. Have you heard of that foundation and may alam ka po bang success stories nila? 2. mababait po ba ang korean nurses? Baka po meron kang alam na other similar stories na pwede po ninyo ma share sa akin.
Maraming Salamat po and more power!
Micco
Hi Michelle! Topnotch ang Korea when it comes to customer service. Base sa experience ko, mababait ang Korean nurses and doctors. Wala pa akong na-encounter na rude na nurse. Malumanay sila at maalaga pero marami ang hindi nakakapagsalita ng Ingles. May nakakaintindi, pero iba ang makapagsalita. As for the foundation, marami kasing foundations dito eh. Kung alam mo yung Korean name, pwede ko siya i-search.
Sana naman gumaling agad ang anak mo.
Hi Ms. Betchay!:)
Thank you very much for the reply. Kahit papano na at ease ako to know that they are caring naman pala. Lumabas na po passport namin and naforward ko na sa Filipino Doctor na tumutulong sa amin. Next step daw ay Visa na and hopefully maka alis na kami by end of October or 1st wk of November. Malamig na po ba ng ganyang time? Anyway, hindi ko po alam yung Korean name eh basta sabi lang Sunny Korea Welfare Foundation. Ok na skin na malaman na mababait sila 🙂
Maraming salamat po maam! God Bless you and more power! Marami kayong natutulungan. continue to be a blessing to others. 🙂
Hi Ms. Betchay!
Good day po. I have 1 year old son who has a congenital heart disease. Doctors here told us that he needs an operation asap however, since kulang talaga kami ng funds and resources, nagtanong tanong ako ng pwedeng tumulong sa amin. Until my bestfriend introduced us to a doctor here who has a contact with Sunny Korea Welfare Foundation. Luckily thank God, we were approved in their list. We are now on the process of getting a passport. Question ko lang maam: 1. Have you heard of that foundation and may alam ka po bang success stories nila? 2. mababait po ba ang korean nurses? Baka po meron kang alam na other similar stories na pwede po ninyo ma share sa akin.
Maraming Salamat po and more power!
Micco
Hi Michelle! Topnotch ang Korea when it comes to customer service. Base sa experience ko, mababait ang Korean nurses and doctors. Wala pa akong na-encounter na rude na nurse. Malumanay sila at maalaga pero marami ang hindi nakakapagsalita ng Ingles. May nakakaintindi, pero iba ang makapagsalita. As for the foundation, marami kasing foundations dito eh. Kung alam mo yung Korean name, pwede ko siya i-search.
Sana naman gumaling agad ang anak mo.
Hi Ms. Betchay!:)
Thank you very much for the reply. Kahit papano na at ease ako to know that they are caring naman pala. Lumabas na po passport namin and naforward ko na sa Filipino Doctor na tumutulong sa amin. Next step daw ay Visa na and hopefully maka alis na kami by end of October or 1st wk of November. Malamig na po ba ng ganyang time? Anyway, hindi ko po alam yung Korean name eh basta sabi lang Sunny Korea Welfare Foundation. Ok na skin na malaman na mababait sila 🙂
Maraming salamat po maam! God Bless you and more power! Marami kayong natutulungan. continue to be a blessing to others. 🙂
Hi miss betchay,plan naming magapply ng tourist visa kasama ko baby ko turning 2this october,plan po sana naming pumunta dis coming november… ano po ba magandang gawin?kasi nagwowork po ako sa municipyo namin, job order lng ako, range ng 8taw a month sahod ko..tapos may sari2 store akong maliit…ung asawa ko ofw sa korea E-9 visa nia. .
Hi miss betchay,plan naming magapply ng tourist visa kasama ko baby ko turning 2this october,plan po sana naming pumunta dis coming november… ano po ba magandang gawin?kasi nagwowork po ako sa municipyo namin, job order lng ako, range ng 8taw a month sahod ko..tapos may sari2 store akong maliit…ung asawa ko ofw sa korea E-9 visa nia. .
Hi Jhoanna! Kung mababasa mo earlier comments dito, medyo mahirap makakuha ng visa kung ang asawa mo ay nandito with E-9 visa. So mas magandang mag-apply ng visa na yung documents mo mismo ang gamit mo. Kung may sari-sari ka, may business permit ka right? So pwede mong gamitin yun at kung may titulo kayo ng lupa. Syempre kailangan ng bank certificate at ITR kung meron. Try mo lang, walang mawawala.
ganun po ba miss betchay?salamat po sa info…kaya nga po ung gagamitin ko eh ung sa work ko at ung buss. ko. . .pwed na po kaya un?tsaka kasama ko kasi si baby namin mag2 this october at ako naman mag bbday sa nov. 11 e, ang plan namin this nov kami magaaply for visa…may kasama pla kami malaung kamaganak namin, pang 3 times nia nang balik dun…pero may possibility po kayang ma approved visa namin ni baby khit andun asawa ko?hindi ko po gagamitin ung mga documents nia para safe????
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Ako ulit 🙂 Ngayon ko lang nabasa yung reply mo sa mga posts ko, di ko lang maquote as reply kaya nag new post na lang ako 🙂 Thank you so much sa help at sobrang informative itong site mo talaga kaya binabalikbalikan ko hehehe.
I just left South Korea and now in Malaysia. Babalik sana ako SK by 1st week of November pero ang balik ko ng pinas is Oct 30 AM pa. Plan ko apply visa agad and dumiretso sa SK embassy. Kung 2nd time applicant, ano ano po ba ang need na documents na isubmit? At eto na naman ako napapapraning dahil work from home nga ako at walang ITR. sana ma-approve ako ulit andami ko pa gusto puntahan.
Nabasa ko pala ung gusto mag solo traveler, nag day trip ako sa Seoul. sobrang exciting at nothing to worry about dahil sobrang safe sa SK 🙂
Ms. Betchay, any suggestions po sa 2nd time na pag-apply ko will be greatly appreciated. Plan ko sana to travel is Nov 6. mabibigyan kaya ako ng visa kung Oct 30 pa lang ako maglodge ng app? Ang sabi holiday din daw ata ang embassy ng Nov 1 and 2 sa pinas eh.
Thanks in advance! 🙂
Hi Cai! Sa second time na application, same requirements as noong una. Kung mag-apply ka ng October 30, mukhang hindi kakayanin na makuha ng November 6 ang passport at baka ma-buwisit sila kung ask mo i-rush ;p
Hi Ms. Betchay and Cai!
I would just like to share my experiences with the embassy of SK. On my first application for c3 visa, my visa was released a week after submission of application. The succeeding 4 times, my visa was released after three working days provided of course that the requirements were completed.
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Ako ulit 🙂 Ngayon ko lang nabasa yung reply mo sa mga posts ko, di ko lang maquote as reply kaya nag new post na lang ako 🙂 Thank you so much sa help at sobrang informative itong site mo talaga kaya binabalikbalikan ko hehehe.
I just left South Korea and now in Malaysia. Babalik sana ako SK by 1st week of November pero ang balik ko ng pinas is Oct 30 AM pa. Plan ko apply visa agad and dumiretso sa SK embassy. Kung 2nd time applicant, ano ano po ba ang need na documents na isubmit? At eto na naman ako napapapraning dahil work from home nga ako at walang ITR. sana ma-approve ako ulit andami ko pa gusto puntahan.
Nabasa ko pala ung gusto mag solo traveler, nag day trip ako sa Seoul. sobrang exciting at nothing to worry about dahil sobrang safe sa SK 🙂
Ms. Betchay, any suggestions po sa 2nd time na pag-apply ko will be greatly appreciated. Plan ko sana to travel is Nov 6. mabibigyan kaya ako ng visa kung Oct 30 pa lang ako maglodge ng app? Ang sabi holiday din daw ata ang embassy ng Nov 1 and 2 sa pinas eh.
Thanks in advance! 🙂
Hi Cai! Sa second time na application, same requirements as noong una. Kung mag-apply ka ng October 30, mukhang hindi kakayanin na makuha ng November 6 ang passport at baka ma-buwisit sila kung ask mo i-rush ;p
Oo nga Ms Betchay. Ayaw ko silang ma-imbyerna baka ideny at i-ban pa nila ako sa Korea hehehe 🙂 Thanks again! 🙂
Oo nga Ms Betchay. Ayaw ko silang ma-imbyerna baka ideny at i-ban pa nila ako sa Korea hehehe 🙂 Thanks again! 🙂
hi betchay?ask ko lang po sana kong pwedng gamitin ko apply for visa ay ung pagiging empleyado ko sa government?kaso nga lang po job order ako?tapos ala kaming itr sabi excempted daw po kami itr?sasama ko po sana baby ko mag 2 year old xa sa oct. 27…kaso d po ba magkakakonflict kasi ung asawa ko work sa korea, E-9 po visa nia?sa nov. na po sana kami try mag apply kasi gusto namin celebrate ung bday nia dun at ung nalalapit kong bday sa nov. 11…salamat po sa advice
hi betchay?ask ko lang po sana kong pwedng gamitin ko apply for visa ay ung pagiging empleyado ko sa government?kaso nga lang po job order ako?tapos ala kaming itr sabi excempted daw po kami itr?sasama ko po sana baby ko mag 2 year old xa sa oct. 27…kaso d po ba magkakakonflict kasi ung asawa ko work sa korea, E-9 po visa nia?sa nov. na po sana kami try mag apply kasi gusto namin celebrate ung bday nia dun at ung nalalapit kong bday sa nov. 11…salamat po sa advice
Ate B~
I’ve been to Korea thrice~ and at the end of this month I plan to apply again.
I transferred workplace last July and I asked a certificate of employment from them this month for my credit card application.
However I was not able to use that for some reasons.
I cannot ask for another CoE this year, can I use that for my visa application? The purpose is stated on the CoE, which is for credit card application. Would that be all right?
Thank you.
just an update~ I got my 4th visa to SK using the CoE with a different purpose. Good luck and God bless everyone! 😉
Ate B~
I’ve been to Korea thrice~ and at the end of this month I plan to apply again.
I transferred workplace last July and I asked a certificate of employment from them this month for my credit card application.
However I was not able to use that for some reasons.
I cannot ask for another CoE this year, can I use that for my visa application? The purpose is stated on the CoE, which is for credit card application. Would that be all right?
Thank you.
just an update~ I got my 4th visa to SK using the CoE with a different purpose. Good luck and God bless everyone! 😉
Hi Mam Betchay. Kelangan po ba may airplanes tickets na pag mag-apply ng visa? Mas malakipo ba chance na ma-approve yong visa application kung through travel agency?
Hindi kailangan ang plane ticket pag nag-apply ng visa, minsan pagagalitan ka pa kasi kailangan kuha muna ng visa. Pareho lang ang chances kung mag-apply personally or through a travel agency. Mas okay pa nga na personal na mag-apply minsan… Marami na nag-comment dito na na-deny na gumamit ng travel agency.
hi , got my second visa yesterday…d first one was last march with my daughter, we stayed there for 5 days…got no plane ticket yet…i just want to ask if ok din ang zest airlines going to incheon , my first travel there was with cebu pacific airlines…i am planning to go there dec. nandun kasi daughter ko exchange student and pauwi cya ng dec kaya sabay n kami pauwi…so ok din kaya ang zest airlines….i think mas mura cla pero safe kaya or any info about their services? thanks
i think they use the same airbus 319 and 320..
Hello! I just want to share my experience regarding getting a tourist visa. It’s my first time going out of the country, newly grad, and unemployed. My husband is in the US Army stationed in Korea. So I submitted the requirements for the Military Spouse plus other documents. My application packet contained the ff:
1. Application form – printed from their website, handwritten
2. 1pc Passport size pic – white background, paste on the application form
3. My passport – original and photocopy, still in my maiden name
4. Invitation letter – notarized, original
5. His military ID – photocopy, front & back
6. His passport – photocopyy
7. NSO marriage certificate – photocopy
8. USFK form 166 – photocopy
9. Military order – photocopy
10. CFO certificate – photocopy, in my married name
Additional papers we submitted (all these came from him):
– LES
– Affidavit of Support
– Memorandum
I waited for 5 working days and I got my tourist visa and it is for 59 days! I did not go through any agencies, I submitted and claimed everything by myself. When I got to SK, we went to get my visa amended to a SOFA visa so I can stay as long as my husband is here on orders.
We got married July 2012 and we were finally together on September 2012.
That’s it. 🙂
HI MS. BETCHAY!
I’m a businessman complete papers and documents. I’m planning to apply for a visa Double Entry (more than 60 days) within 6 months valid. bale 3,000 ung fee nun right? up to how long pala maximum stay nun, halimbawa unang punta ko tapos gano katagala ako pwede mag stay? pwedeng isagad na ung 6 months? Gusto ko din pala mag stay ng atleast 3 months sa unang punta ko as tour lang. Ano the best ilagay sa purpose of visit kasi ako tour lang talaga mga 3-6 mos. gusto ko?
Please Reply ASAP! THANK YOU VERY MUCH! 🙂
hi Basty! It’s not possible for a Philippine passport holder to stay in Korea on a tourist visa (even though it’s multiple entry) for six months at one time. The maximum time you can stay in Korea with a tourist visa is 3 months or 90 days.
HI MS. BETCHAY!
I’m a businessman complete papers and documents. I’m planning to apply for a visa Double Entry (more than 60 days) within 6 months valid. bale 3,000 ung fee nun right? up to how long pala maximum stay nun, halimbawa unang punta ko tapos gano katagala ako pwede mag stay? pwedeng isagad na ung 6 months? Gusto ko din pala mag stay ng atleast 3 months sa unang punta ko as tour lang. Ano the best ilagay sa purpose of visit kasi ako tour lang talaga mga 3-6 mos. gusto ko?
Please Reply ASAP! THANK YOU VERY MUCH! 🙂
hi,….magtanong lang po ako…ang papa ko ay mag upply ng visit visa kanina umaga pero bakit cnabihan lang sya na wala na visit visa para sa korea…kaya nag called ang asawa ko sa embassy kausap ung korean sabi naman still ang visit visa…mapaiyak na papa ko dahil hindi sya binigyan ng application..ehh galing pa naman cla ng cebu..need ko kac papa ko dito kac 7moths ang first baby ko tapos buntis pa ako at araw araw busy ang asawa ko sa business nya…bakit po ganon may new policy ba ang korean embassy sa pinas?tinanong lang ng guard papa ko kong ano visa aapplyan tapos sabi hindi accept ang visit visa…bakit po ganun?completo ang papa ko ng papers
hi,….magtanong lang po ako…ang papa ko ay mag upply ng visit visa kanina umaga pero bakit cnabihan lang sya na wala na visit visa para sa korea…kaya nag called ang asawa ko sa embassy kausap ung korean sabi naman still ang visit visa…mapaiyak na papa ko dahil hindi sya binigyan ng application..ehh galing pa naman cla ng cebu..need ko kac papa ko dito kac 7moths ang first baby ko tapos buntis pa ako at araw araw busy ang asawa ko sa business nya…bakit po ganon may new policy ba ang korean embassy sa pinas?tinanong lang ng guard papa ko kong ano visa aapplyan tapos sabi hindi accept ang visit visa…bakit po ganun?completo ang papa ko ng papers
Hello po ms betchay,
My name is cecille at gusto kopong magtour sa Korea.wala po ako work but I have my personal bank account Hindi naman po baba ng 70k php.aside from my plane ticket na gagamitin ko if ever makapasa req.ko.ask kolang po kung possible bang magka visa ako kahit wala ako work?pls sana po masagot no katanungan ko.thank you. .
Hello po ms betchay,
My name is cecille at gusto kopong magtour sa Korea.wala po ako work but I have my personal bank account Hindi naman po baba ng 70k php.aside from my plane ticket na gagamitin ko if ever makapasa req.ko.ask kolang po kung possible bang magka visa ako kahit wala ako work?pls sana po masagot no katanungan ko.thank you. .
hi magandang hapon po ate betchay tanong ko lang po kung ano mga need ko na mga papeles kung punta po ako sa korea na kasama po ang baby ko na 6months palang po, pero ung aswa ko po ay nagwowork po sa korea..un po ang plano nya na dalin po kami sa korea..tnx po
hi magandang hapon po ate betchay tanong ko lang po kung ano mga need ko na mga papeles kung punta po ako sa korea na kasama po ang baby ko na 6months palang po, pero ung aswa ko po ay nagwowork po sa korea..un po ang plano nya na dalin po kami sa korea..tnx po
ate betchay ask ko lang po kung wat po mga need ko papers sa pag apply po namin ng visa ng baby ko na six months palang po…ung asawa ko po ay nagwowork po sa korea,eh ang plano nya po na dalin kami sa korea un po bang nakalagay sa link na para sa mga may asawa na foreinger na ngwowork sa korea un po ba?pano po ung sa baby ko?
salamat po
ate betchay ask ko lang po kung wat po mga need ko papers sa pag apply po namin ng visa ng baby ko na six months palang po…ung asawa ko po ay nagwowork po sa korea,eh ang plano nya po na dalin kami sa korea un po bang nakalagay sa link na para sa mga may asawa na foreinger na ngwowork sa korea un po ba?pano po ung sa baby ko?
salamat po
hello ask lang po sana ako i have ticket na kasi n il be stayin thr for almost 1 month. kilangan ko pa ba ng visit visa o passport lang pwede na ba un. passport lang kasi ang meron ako. ano gagawin ko sayang naman yong ticket ko.
wala akong itr at cert of employment pero friend q naman bahala sa expenses. ang hirap pala buti nalang nakatulong din blog nu. sad naman ako 🙁
Hi mesha! Try mo lang, wala naman mawawala sa ‘yo. Ang mawawala lang ay yung six months na ipaghihintay mo para maka-apply ng visa uli.
try mo mag-apply ng visa libre naman eh
hello ask lang po sana ako i have ticket na kasi n il be stayin thr for almost 1 month. kilangan ko pa ba ng visit visa o passport lang pwede na ba un. passport lang kasi ang meron ako. ano gagawin ko sayang naman yong ticket ko.
try mo mag-apply ng visa libre naman eh
hi, am working as freelance homebased esl teacher. really wanna go to korea but the problem is i don’t have itr & coe. so what should i do?
hi, am working as freelance homebased esl teacher. really wanna go to korea but the problem is i don’t have itr & coe. so what should i do?
I would like to share lang my experience in applying for a visa–this post helped me greatly.
Taga-Bacolod po ako and I coursed my visa application sa travel agency dito. I know the visa is free, but the processing set me back PHP2,000, which is still fine compared to me spending more by flying out to Manila to apply.
As Betchay mentioned, as long as completo ang requirements, they approve it naman. I was actually not really expecting na ma grant yung visa ko, but it was a pleasant surprise na naapprove naman–it took about 2-3 weeks processing, and I’m going to Seoul next week, traveling solo! (: I do believe that it doesn’t matter kahit magkano laman ng bank account mo. I guess the fact na matagal na ako sa company namin helped.
Thanks, Betchay! (:
I would like to share lang my experience in applying for a visa–this post helped me greatly.
Taga-Bacolod po ako and I coursed my visa application sa travel agency dito. I know the visa is free, but the processing set me back PHP2,000, which is still fine compared to me spending more by flying out to Manila to apply.
As Betchay mentioned, as long as completo ang requirements, they approve it naman. I was actually not really expecting na ma grant yung visa ko, but it was a pleasant surprise na naapprove naman–it took about 2-3 weeks processing, and I’m going to Seoul next week, traveling solo! (: I do believe that it doesn’t matter kahit magkano laman ng bank account mo. I guess the fact na matagal na ako sa company namin helped.
Thanks, Betchay! (:
Hi,
Good evening!Ms. Bechay, I’m mercy..yong student ko po dito sa philippines babalik na sa Korea early next year, plano nya po akong dalhin sa Korea..pls help me kung ano po ang dapat kung gawin..what are the requirements needed? or what should i do first? thank you po
Hi Merzhie! Check mo lang ang requirements for tourist visa na nasa taas.
Hi,
Good evening!Ms. Bechay, I’m mercy..yong student ko po dito sa philippines babalik na sa Korea early next year, plano nya po akong dalhin sa Korea..pls help me kung ano po ang dapat kung gawin..what are the requirements needed? or what should i do first? thank you po
Hi Merzhie! Check mo lang ang requirements for tourist visa na nasa taas.
Hi Ms. Betchay!
New businessman lang ako. Is it possible na mag-apply na ng visa kahit 3-4 months palang ung business ko? I’m planning to stay ng 3 months sa korea, at ang alam ko maximum stay ng tourist visa is 90 days or 3 months, ryt? Single entry lang kukunin ko pero may payment ng 1,500 yun kasi more than 60 days ryt? And what is the best na ilagay sa reason for visit?
Please answer all my inquiries. Hope for your feedback soon.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH. 🙂
Hi Ed! Kung mag-stay ka ng 60 days sa Korea, kailangan maganda ang dahilan mo kung bakit. Best reason to visit Korea now is to tour Hallyu places or to tell them that you like Korean dramas and that you want to visit the places in the dramas. Pero 60 days tapos may business ka sa Pilipinas? Magda-doubt ang consul sa ‘yo.
Hi Ms. Betchay!
New businessman lang ako. Is it possible na mag-apply na ng visa kahit 3-4 months palang ung business ko? I’m planning to stay ng 3 months sa korea, at ang alam ko maximum stay ng tourist visa is 90 days or 3 months, ryt? Single entry lang kukunin ko pero may payment ng 1,500 yun kasi more than 60 days ryt? And what is the best na ilagay sa reason for visit?
Please answer all my inquiries. Hope for your feedback soon.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH. 🙂
Hi Ed! Kung mag-stay ka ng 60 days sa Korea, kailangan maganda ang dahilan mo kung bakit. Best reason to visit Korea now is to tour Hallyu places or to tell them that you like Korean dramas and that you want to visit the places in the dramas. Pero 60 days tapos may business ka sa Pilipinas? Magda-doubt ang consul sa ‘yo.
Hi ms. Betchay!!
Graduate po ako ng nursing 2010 and board passer pero after nun, up to now hndi ako nagttrabaho / wala akong work. I want to stay for 90 days/3 months sa korea.
Yung mom ko nagfranchise sya ng cut encarnacion last june 2012, and plan ko sana e ilipat yung title nung business and other documents sa akin tapos after mga few months ako mag-aapply ng visa possible po ba un? Wala naman pong problem sa bank account kasi may mga 300k mahigit pero ang worry ko is yung job?
Tanong ko pa po is what is your best recommendation for this? And maganda po bang purpose of visit is to celebrate bday, and visit Hallyu places kasi I like kpop and kdramas naman eh kahit up to 90 days(3 months) stay?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Maraming salamat po sa tulong.. 🙂
Hi ms. Betchay!!
Graduate po ako ng nursing 2010 and board passer pero after nun, up to now hndi ako nagttrabaho / wala akong work. I want to stay for 90 days/3 months sa korea.
Yung mom ko nagfranchise sya ng cut encarnacion last june 2012, and plan ko sana e ilipat yung title nung business and other documents sa akin tapos after mga few months ako mag-aapply ng visa possible po ba un? Wala naman pong problem sa bank account kasi may mga 300k mahigit pero ang worry ko is yung job?
Tanong ko pa po is what is your best recommendation for this? And maganda po bang purpose of visit is to celebrate bday, and visit Hallyu places kasi I like kpop and kdramas naman eh kahit up to 90 days(3 months) stay?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Maraming salamat po sa tulong.. 🙂
Hi Joshua! Basta ba ma-justify mo yung 90 days stay mo as tourist. Kasi kung may business ka, bakit ka mag-stay ng 90 days di ba? Tapos yung pag-tour pwedeng magawa ng 2 weeks kasi hindi naman masyadong malaki ang Korea. Mas maganda apply ka ng konting days kahit 30 days tapos i-extend mo na lang dito kung kailangan.
Hi ulit Ms. Betchay!
Iclarify ko lang po yung mga bagay bagay.
Joshua lim. Yes it’s totally fine. When I applied for my visa two weeks Lang ang nilagay ko sa duration of stay. But when I got there I stayed the whole 60 days. No questions asked at d immigration. 🙂
Good luck!
Thank you..
pero i have other questions pa po;
Hi Joshua! Mas maganda kung gamitin mo documents ng parents mo kasi yun ang totoo. Pero it’s all up to you.
So, kung sa parents ko po gagamitin kong documents.
So, kung sa parents ko po gagamitin kong documents.
hi ask ko lng po ano po ung ITR at yung COE married po ako sa US military nka base po siya duon ask ko lang po kung anoano ang kailangan ko papers para po mabisita ko yung husband ko sa korea
thank po
Hi Krys!
Pano yung roundtrip airfare? diba nakaset or sched na dito sa pinas yun bago umalis na 2 weeks lang pero valid naman hanggang 6 months yung airfare na yun eh. So, san mo eextend yung flight mo kapag nasa korea ka na? Thanks. 🙂
Good day po! OFW po ako sa Australia. Plan po nmin ng gf ko na mag korea next year November. May tickets na po kame. Paano po ako magaaply ng tourist visa? Anu po ang mga requirements, medyo ndi ko po maintindihan kasi. Eh un certificate of employment ko, Australia, wala rin nmn ITR ang OFW, so paano un? Sa paguwi ko p lng po ako magaaply nung visa sa Pinas. Patulong nmn po. Salamat po.
hi,
I’m working as a nurse in NZ and married to korean. Madali lang mag apply ng visit visa dito. I’m sure may embassy ang South Korea jan sa Australia. Kung apply ka ng tourist visa sa Australia (SK embassy) ask ka ng requirements. Usually, COE, evidence of funds/bank certificate, details about your travel to Korea (write a letter), itinerary. This is based on my application of visit visa before. Ask nyo na lang po ang embassy jan sa Australia. All the best!
Good day po! OFW po ako sa Australia. Plan po nmin ng gf ko na mag korea next year November. May tickets na po kame. Paano po ako magaaply ng tourist visa? Anu po ang mga requirements, medyo ndi ko po maintindihan kasi. Eh un certificate of employment ko, Australia, wala rin nmn ITR ang OFW, so paano un? Sa paguwi ko p lng po ako magaaply nung visa sa Pinas. Patulong nmn po. Salamat po.
Good day po! OFW po ako sa Australia. Plan po nmin ng gf ko na mag korea next year November. May tickets na po kame. Paano po ako magaaply ng tourist visa? Anu po ang mga requirements, medyo ndi ko po maintindihan kasi. Eh yung certificate of employment ko, Australia, wala rin nmn ITR ang OFW, so paano un? Sa paguwi ko p lng po ako magaaply nung visa sa Pinas. Patulong nmn po. Salamat po.
Hi Regie! Kung OFW ka, gamitin mo ang COE sa Australia tapos apply ka ng exemption certificate sa BIR kasi exempted sa taxes ang OFWs di ba.
Oh, sa BIR po pala kukuha ng OFW tax exemption cert… I thought sa POEA. Thanks for this info! 😉
Hi mam betchay, may plano kasi kaming pumunta this nov 29 sa korea ng buong family. kailangan po ba mag pa book na ng flights and hotel booking kasi nakalagay sa application ng visa yung contact number ng tutuluyan sa korea . and pwede rin ba yung affidavit of support sa ibang members ng family pandagdag ng supporting documents
Sa ngayon naman wala akong work .. at wala din ITR pero may bank certifcate ako at reghistro ng kotse. and affidavit of support ng mom ko.
salamat po advance
Hi! Mas mabuting wag muna mag-book ng flight at hotel before ka kumuha ng visa.
Hi mam betchay, may plano kasi kaming pumunta this nov 29 sa korea ng buong family. kailangan po ba mag pa book na ng flights and hotel booking kasi nakalagay sa application ng visa yung contact number ng tutuluyan sa korea . and pwede rin ba yung affidavit of support sa ibang members ng family pandagdag ng supporting documents
Sa ngayon naman wala akong work .. at wala din ITR pero may bank certifcate ako at reghistro ng kotse. and affidavit of support ng mom ko.
salamat po advance
Hi! Mas mabuting wag muna mag-book ng flight at hotel before ka kumuha ng visa.
miss betchay I just want to ask kung pwede b kmi mgpksal ng bf q na korean kht tourist visa lng ang visa ko?
miss betchay I just want to ask kung pwede b kmi mgpksal ng bf q na korean kht tourist visa lng ang visa ko?
mam betchay ask ko lang po kung pwede ung invitor ko is friend namin mag-asawa airforce po ung asawa ko at ang invitor is nag tatrabaho sa loob ng camp ng mga army american din po xa..may chance po ba na ma deny aquh sa inviter ko??? pls reply po:(
pag ndeny po b ang visa d po b pwedeng mgwan ng par aan para mkpgapply agd?kc ang sv after 6 months bfore pwd mgapply ulit.slamt po
pag ndeny po b ang visa d po b pwedeng mgwan ng par aan para mkpgapply agd?kc ang sv after 6 months bfore pwd mgapply ulit.slamt po
hello ms. bethay,
gusto ng mister ko na dun kami mag christmas ng anak ko sa korea. dun kasi nag tratrabaho ang asawa ko. im a housewife na. ano ba mga requirements para makapag apply ako ng tourist visa sa korea embassy ng anak ko. kailangan paba ng apperance ng anak ko pag nag apply ako. thanks so much kong masagot mo agad itong question ko.. god bless!!
Goodday Po Ms. Betchay. Haii.. last month nkuha ko result and denied ulit. Reason:fail to prove the purpose of entry… pati ung mga kilala ko failed dn kht may travels na sila. 2 kmeng 20yrs old ung isa 23. Ask ko lng po kung possible po ba na magrant ako if aapply ako ulit aftr 6months? Wala po bang bearing ung twice denial ko? Sana naman may chance pa. Kung skali po pala, ano mrerecommend nyong VISA if example may employer po ako then personal assistant nya ko. Pofessor sya sa University Hospital.. thank you po.. TGIF
anong requirements ang ni-submit mo?
Lhat namn po ng indicated. Employment Cert. Bank Cert. Passport. ITR. Photos.Accomplished Application Form. I still dont get it why or how was I unable to prove my entry. Even my friends who have traveled overseas were denied as well. What do u suggest i do sir? Thank u for the response
Goodday Po Ms. Betchay. Haii.. last month nkuha ko result and denied ulit. Reason:fail to prove the purpose of entry… pati ung mga kilala ko failed dn kht may travels na sila. 2 kmeng 20yrs old ung isa 23. Ask ko lng po kung possible po ba na magrant ako if aapply ako ulit aftr 6months? Wala po bang bearing ung twice denial ko? Sana naman may chance pa. Kung skali po pala, ano mrerecommend nyong VISA if example may employer po ako then personal assistant nya ko. Pofessor sya sa University Hospital.. thank you po.. TGIF
anong requirements ang ni-submit mo?
Lhat namn po ng indicated. Employment Cert. Bank Cert. Passport. ITR. Photos.Accomplished Application Form. I still dont get it why or how was I unable to prove my entry. Even my friends who have traveled overseas were denied as well. What do u suggest i do sir? Thank u for the response
can somebody pls help me. I really want to go to korea. and i dont have the legal documents yet. what is the first step i need to accomplish?
first, you have to have all the required documents stated above, depending on what type of applicant you are..
can somebody pls help me. I really want to go to korea. and i dont have the legal documents yet. what is the first step i need to accomplish?
first, you have to have all the required documents stated above, depending on what type of applicant you are..
gaga graduate po ako ngayong march 2013 at gusto ko sana after 2 years punta na akong korea. ang problema ko lang is hindi ko alam kung ano dapat kung unahin. pwde po bang patulong what is the first thing i need to accomplish. pls help ..
hi! pagka-graduate mo hanap ka agad ng regular work (targetin mo yung matatag na company). that way magkaka-ITR ka at cert of employment kung after 2 years ka pa magtravel sa SK. Kung wala ka pang passport, better get one na. Ipon, ipon, ipon para maka-build ka ng bank savings para pag nagrequest ka ng Personal Bank Certificate.
Cheers on your graduation day!
Hello pO..
I and my husband are planning to have 3-5 days tour in Seoul together with my 2 yrs. old son on December 2013. We are Philippines passport holders temporarily residing in Malaysia because my husband is working here. I have searched already the tourist visa requirements for Filipino but I’m quite confused because our case is quite different from the ones applying for tourist visa in the Philippines. I’ve read some forums and visited South Korean embassy official website.
Can my husband use the ITR issued from Malaysia as proof of income?
My husband had acquired 3-month visa from South Korea done through company invitation (which is work related) last June 2012. It just happened that the trip didn’t push through due to conflict on work schedule. I wonder if we can include some issued visa from other countries in the old passport when passing the documents as proof that we are frequent travellers. He had Switzerland visa in his old passport but it was 6-7 years ago. We have been to Singapore. We’ve travelled to Hong Kong and Macau last September 2012. He has Malaysia Work permit Visa since 2010. I and my son have dependant pass since 2010.
When will be the earliest possible application with regards of our target date of tour?
We will be in the Philippines in the following dates; this December 14 to January 6, 2013, May 24 to June 2, 2013, August 24- September 5, 2013. So we’ve been looking forward to submit the requirements during these times.
It seems a bit early but we want to prepare as early as we could because of the busy work schedule. I hope you can advise us with this matter.
Thank you very much for taking time to read my queries.
I would highly appreciate your response. Maraming salamat pO..
hi gena,
let me answer your question based from what i have experienced. i just came back to south korea but on tourist visa. i am also a philippine passport holder.
i travel to south korea and malaysia every other month and just go back to the philippines to process my visa at the korean embassy in manila. sa case nyo, since may work permit and husband mo sa maalaysia and i supposed naka-dependent visa (not sure if its the corrrect term) kayo, pwede kayo mag-apply ng visa sa korean embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Mas madali ang processing and requirements based dun sa nakausap ko.
Although u may also opt to lodge your application in Manila and I don’t think magkakaroon kayo problem sa pagprocess. Processing normally takes 5 working days or 3 days lang kung may OECD visa kayo (from US, Canada, Japan, New Zealand).
hi Cai..thanks sa reply but prior s pagpost q dtO nagAsk n aq s SK embassy dtO s KL…they require to submit notarized invitation letter fron an SK national or company before they can issue a SK Visa..i mentioned if it is compulsory to submit, and their answers was yes..khit n snabi q n wala namn kme kilala n SK national to sponsor. eto ung part ng email q s SK embassy:
5) Notarized invitation and guarantee from a Korean national
Is this document compulsory to submit?
Yes, this document is compulsory if you wish to apply for Korean visa from the Embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
kea mejo nadisappoint aq n dto magapply kse when reading ung mga requirements s atin mukhang mas maluwag p jan kesa dto..Nung kumuha kse ng SK visa ung husband q may notarized company invitation un from korea so wala naging prob s pagaapply dto.
If s SK embassy b nagapply, would they accept to submit ung OECD visa khit i was 7 yrs ago p??? or they stick to within 5 yrs prior to the entry??? thanks pO…
ah ganun ba. kasi ako di sinabihan ng ganun ng korean embassy in KL. in fact, kung titignan mo yung reqts nila sa website, di naman kailangan ng korean sponsor dahil kayo mismo magbabayad ng expenses nyo. at saka unfair naman yun, that means di TAYO makakapunta ng korea kung walang sponsor?
ang ina-ask lang sa akin was kung working ako sa malaysia or resident ng more than 2 years. pareho ko na di nameet ang basic reqt kaya i ended up applying at the embassy in Manila.
ang nakalagay sa reqt nila dapat within 5 years na travel and visa sa OECD countries. pero pagpunta mo dun iguguide ka naman ng receptionist who will screen your application. better kung dalin mo na rin kahit more than 5 years na, wala naman mawawala 🙂
uu nga e..unfair tlg..kse enemphasized q p tlg n kme ang magbbayad ng lahat lhat at wala kme kakilala n kaibigan or kamaganak s SK..aun ganun p din ang reply nya..cgurO more on business trip/ company funded ang mga iniissue nila n SK visa s KL..kse aun lng ang magiging prob namin tlg..we r on our 3rd yr dtO s korea next yr, may ITR namn xa from here, bank cert kaya namn..though dtO may requirement cla n minimum of RM10,000..jan s atin db d namn nkastate kung magkanO..perO atleast we have an idea how much need ilagay s acct..
Thanks Cai s sharing mO..at least i have an idea what to do.. 🙂
Hello pO..
I and my husband are planning to have 3-5 days tour in Seoul together with my 2 yrs. old son on December 2013. We are Philippines passport holders temporarily residing in Malaysia because my husband is working here. I have searched already the tourist visa requirements for Filipino but I’m quite confused because our case is quite different from the ones applying for tourist visa in the Philippines. I’ve read some forums and visited South Korean embassy official website.
Can my husband use the ITR issued from Malaysia as proof of income?
My husband had acquired 3-month visa from South Korea done through company invitation (which is work related) last June 2012. It just happened that the trip didn’t push through due to conflict on work schedule. I wonder if we can include some issued visa from other countries in the old passport when passing the documents as proof that we are frequent travellers. He had Switzerland visa in his old passport but it was 6-7 years ago. We have been to Singapore. We’ve travelled to Hong Kong and Macau last September 2012. He has Malaysia Work permit Visa since 2010. I and my son have dependant pass since 2010.
When will be the earliest possible application with regards of our target date of tour?
We will be in the Philippines in the following dates; this December 14 to January 6, 2013, May 24 to June 2, 2013, August 24- September 5, 2013. So we’ve been looking forward to submit the requirements during these times.
It seems a bit early but we want to prepare as early as we could because of the busy work schedule. I hope you can advise us with this matter.
Thank you very much for taking time to read my queries.
I would highly appreciate your response. Maraming salamat pO..
hi gena,
let me answer your question based from what i have experienced. i just came back to south korea but on tourist visa. i am also a philippine passport holder.
i travel to south korea and malaysia every other month and just go back to the philippines to process my visa at the korean embassy in manila. sa case nyo, since may work permit and husband mo sa maalaysia and i supposed naka-dependent visa (not sure if its the corrrect term) kayo, pwede kayo mag-apply ng visa sa korean embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Mas madali ang processing and requirements based dun sa nakausap ko.
Although u may also opt to lodge your application in Manila and I don’t think magkakaroon kayo problem sa pagprocess. Processing normally takes 5 working days or 3 days lang kung may OECD visa kayo (from US, Canada, Japan, New Zealand).
hi Cai..thanks sa reply but prior s pagpost q dtO nagAsk n aq s SK embassy dtO s KL…they require to submit notarized invitation letter fron an SK national or company before they can issue a SK Visa..i mentioned if it is compulsory to submit, and their answers was yes..khit n snabi q n wala namn kme kilala n SK national to sponsor. eto ung part ng email q s SK embassy:
5) Notarized invitation and guarantee from a Korean national
Is this document compulsory to submit?
Yes, this document is compulsory if you wish to apply for Korean visa from the Embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
kea mejo nadisappoint aq n dto magapply kse when reading ung mga requirements s atin mukhang mas maluwag p jan kesa dto..Nung kumuha kse ng SK visa ung husband q may notarized company invitation un from korea so wala naging prob s pagaapply dto.
If s SK embassy b nagapply, would they accept to submit ung OECD visa khit i was 7 yrs ago p??? or they stick to within 5 yrs prior to the entry??? thanks pO…
ah ganun ba. kasi ako di sinabihan ng ganun ng korean embassy in KL. in fact, kung titignan mo yung reqts nila sa website, di naman kailangan ng korean sponsor dahil kayo mismo magbabayad ng expenses nyo. at saka unfair naman yun, that means di TAYO makakapunta ng korea kung walang sponsor?
ang ina-ask lang sa akin was kung working ako sa malaysia or resident ng more than 2 years. pareho ko na di nameet ang basic reqt kaya i ended up applying at the embassy in Manila.
ang nakalagay sa reqt nila dapat within 5 years na travel and visa sa OECD countries. pero pagpunta mo dun iguguide ka naman ng receptionist who will screen your application. better kung dalin mo na rin kahit more than 5 years na, wala naman mawawala 🙂
Hi Betchay and other helpful people 🙂
I thought well prepared na ako, I even had copies of my payslips, diploma, etc in case hingin nila…
Well what happened was, releasing na dapat ng visa ko kanina, tapos na-hold pa kasi need daw nila i-verify yung TIN. I never thought magkakaproblem ako with my TIN, especially since I had a TIN ID before (which I lost) so sure ako na tama yung TIN ko…
Anyway so ang ginawa ko kanina, tumawag ako ng BIR, vinerify ko lahat ng info, tama naman ang TIN ko pati birthday.. Pero sa ITR ko, hindi nakalagay yung last three digits na ‘000’. Sabi ng friend ko, possible daw na yun ang reason kasi OC daw ang embassy… Is that true? Hay… Tapos nga pala, yung ‘registered address’ field sa ITR ko blank lang, so baka yun yung problem?
Nagrequest na ako sa HR ng reprint ng ITR with details, sana maasikaso agad… Kasi sa Nov 24 na ang flight namin… Plus dadaan ako ng BIR sa Muntinlupa kasi dun ang RDO ko.. Matutulungan kaya ako ng BIR in a day? Hindi ko talaga alam yung problem, tama naman ang TIN ko. Any ideas guys?
HI MISS BETCHAY !!
we have a plan to go there with my friends for 4days
makakatagal kya ang 150k sa loob ng 4days including the hotel ??
yan lang kasi ang budget .. :DD
HI MISS BETCHAY !!
we have a plan to go there with my friends for 4days
makakatagal kya ang 150k sa loob ng 4days including the hotel ??
yan lang kasi ang budget .. :DD
hi miss betchay
may balak po kasi kame punta dyan along with my friends for 4days, pero ang budget kasi only 100k each .. kasya na po ba un sa lahat ng expenses dyan including the hotel ??
sobra sobra yan..
depende yan sa gusto nyong place na pag-stayan..
but 50K is actually good for 4 days..
ako nagastos ko last time is only arounf 700USD.. last June 2012
Hi!
I went to Korea last october. 700USD and dala ko pero almost 500USD lang ang nagastos ko sa 5 days tour namin. That includes hostel,m-pass,food,light shopping,pasalubong and entrance fees sa mga pinuntahan namin. Depende yan sa inyo kung san kayo mag-stay na hotel. But i highly recommend na mag-hostel or guesthouse na lang kayo around downtown seoul kasi most of the time naman nasa labas kayo. Maraming cheap guesthouse sa seoul.
Hello…
My husband and i are planning to travel korea , and we are here working at kuwait right now…anu po ba ang mga kailangan po nmen na requirements pra sa VISA? at ok lang po ba na dumerechona kme from here kuwait to korea? and isama ren po nmen ang mother ko na nsa Pinas and wala po ciang work pero dun po cia manggaling sa pinas , anu po ba ang requirement nya?
Hi Charm! Pwede dumiretso from Kuwait to Korea. Ang application niyo ay ipa-file niyo sa embassy/consul sa Kuwait. Mas mabuting tanungin ninyo ang Korean Embassy/Consulate diyan kasi baka iba requirements nila.
That’s right. I did the same thing here in Doha and good thing I asked the Embassy first before my impulsiveness took over. The first question that the Embassy staff (Pinay) asked me was my basic salary. Minimum QR5000/month dapat, other monetary benefits/allowances not included. 🙁
Since we don’t have ITR here in the Middle East, COEI (Cert of Employment & Income) ang unang basis nila for the financial aspect. Second ang Personal Bank Certificate… Better check with your Korean embassy/consulate there in Kuwait if this info is not in their official website
Hello…
My husband and i are planning to travel korea , and we are here working at kuwait right now…anu po ba ang mga kailangan po nmen na requirements pra sa VISA? at ok lang po ba na dumerechona kme from here kuwait to korea? and isama ren po nmen ang mother ko na nsa Pinas and wala po ciang work pero dun po cia manggaling sa pinas , anu po ba ang requirement nya?
Hi Ms. Betchay! I would just like to ask, have heard or known a situation wherein they were not given the exact date of the releasing of the visa? Thanks.
Hi Ms. Betchay! I would just like to ask, have heard or known a situation wherein they were not given the exact date of the releasing of the visa? Thanks.
Hi! I would just like to ask, have you heard or known a situation wherein they were not given the exact date of the releasing of the visa? Thanks.
hi betchay, kumusta po?
tanung ko lang po plan namin ng bf ko US american po sya pero his working in Singapore. Naka travel narin po kami few places sa Asia. My schegen or Sweden visa expired 2009 po and went in India my visa din po dun pumunta kami nung june lang po.
ang kinakatakut ko po wala po akong trabaho ngayun paanu po kaya un? member po ako ng Wellness company ung nag bibinta ng Barley i have business ID from that company. i Hve land title pero kakabili ko lang po kasi ng lupa last month so ung title nasa akin na but not in my name pa pero my lawyer sign na nabili ko po ung lupa. pls advice me po what to do. salamat po
SIR MY BF PO AKO U.S ARMY SA KOREA GUSTO NYA AKO POMUNTA DON..ANO ANO PO BA ANG KAILNGAN KO PARA SA VISA?THANK U PO
SIR MY BF PO AKO U.S ARMY SA KOREA GUSTO NYA AKO POMUNTA DON..ANO ANO PO BA ANG KAILNGAN KO PARA SA VISA?THANK U PO
Hi Miss Betchay . . . we’re planning to visit Sokor next year ng bilas ko pero we dont have ITR kasi yung bilas ko almost a senior citizen and i’m in mid 50′s na wala ring work parang di kami makaka complete ng requirements . . . yung land titles lang and yung bank cert. Yung sa bank certificate ba kailangan kung magkano ang pera namin sa bank?
sa loob ng isang taon isang beses ka lng ba makakapag invite papunta sa korea
Hi Ms. Betchay
Good day to you, i know you have been encounter this questions many times but still i wanted to ask you about this thing just for a clarification.
I have a friend who invite me to go to Korea as a tourist. i just finished my school last march this year so, meaning to say i don`t have work at the moment. but my friend will shoulder all the expenses to Korea. i have been travelling in Singapore,Malaysia and Indonesia.
my question is what should i need to bring to apply a tourist visa?
Hi Ms. Betchay
Good day to you, i know you have been encounter this questions many times but still i wanted to ask you about this thing just for a clarification.
I have a friend who invite me to go to Korea as a tourist. i just finished my school last march this year so, meaning to say i don`t have work at the moment. but my friend will shoulder all the expenses to Korea. i have been travelling in Singapore,Malaysia and Indonesia.
my question is what should i need to bring to apply a tourist visa?
gud am, ask ko lang po what requirements pag punta me sa korea.. mag visit lang po ako a husband ko for 1wk…n wen po ako pupunta to buy round trip ticket?
gudpm poh.. ask lang po sana ako kung meron na daw ngayong medical exam para poh sa mga tourist na mag-aaply for visa..??? thanks po ate betch..
gudpm poh.. ask lang po sana ako kung meron na daw ngayong medical exam para poh sa mga tourist na mag-aaply for visa..??? thanks po ate betch..
ask lang po ako kung meron na daw medical exam para xa mga mag-aaply na tourist poh.. thanks po ng marami..
hi mam hope for posing my problem it was help me to give the best reason why my documents is denied in korean embassy,i have a lot of documents dat can prove dat i can handle any tour package,i have 4 branches in my place,and one brnches acredited for nmis,national meat inspection services.and source of money in the bank of bpi.and and one of frefered client in the bank.have a lot of property if the embassy ask it,all my documents is real,and travelers in a lot of country,my husband and i try to get some visas arange by myself,and some of my frends included for travelling also have a good surce of funds and establish business in our area,but wen we get the result from the agency handled it all is denied in a reason is failed to prove the purpose of entry in korea
i was shock for the result,ill try to complied to dis mater ti the consul tru email in korean embasy website and make some letter adres to the consul tru mail in the post ofice up to now ders no response,im trying to look forward for dis to prove my intention is legal and solely tourism only,up .good docmunts with a lot of brnches and establish for 8 yrs ,how does it hapen to the embassy of koea,hope u can help me for dis mater,thank u so much and waiting for a possble response,
hi mam hope for posing my problem it was help me to give the best reason why my documents is denied in korean embassy,i have a lot of documents dat can prove dat i can handle any tour package,i have 4 branches in my place,and one brnches acredited for nmis,national meat inspection services.and source of money in the bank of bpi.and and one of frefered client in the bank.have a lot of property if the embassy ask it,all my documents is real,and travelers in a lot of country,my husband and i try to get some visas arange by myself,and some of my frends included for travelling also have a good surce of funds and establish business in our area,but wen we get the result from the agency handled it all is denied in a reason is failed to prove the purpose of entry in korea
i was shock for the result,ill try to complied to dis mater ti the consul tru email in korean embasy website and make some letter adres to the consul tru mail in the post ofice up to now ders no response,im trying to look forward for dis to prove my intention is legal and solely tourism only,up .good docmunts with a lot of brnches and establish for 8 yrs ,how does it hapen to the embassy of koea,hope u can help me for dis mater,thank u so much and waiting for a possble response,
Hi Ms. Betchay!
Nag-apply ako ng visa last Oct. 19 tapos las Oct. 29 nakuha ko na ang result. Negative, according to the feedback on the slip na binigay sa’kin, ” the submitted documents cannot be verified “. Naipasa ko naman lahat ng documents tapos bigla sila nag ask ng Meralco bills, since nagrerent lang ako ng apartment, nakapangalan sa landlord ko yung statement of account ( actually sa aunt nya ). Dinala ko rin yung contract ko sa apartment plus authorization letter ng landlord ko pero ala pa rin. Nalungkot ako kasi nangangarap pa naman akong gumawa ng snowman ngayong Dec. Natatakot na tuloy ako mag-apply ng tourist visa after six months. Ano po ang dapat ko gawin? Salamat
Hi Ms. Betchay!
Nag-apply ako ng visa last Oct. 19 tapos las Oct. 29 nakuha ko na ang result. Negative, according to the feedback on the slip na binigay sa’kin, ” the submitted documents cannot be verified “. Naipasa ko naman lahat ng documents tapos bigla sila nag ask ng Meralco bills, since nagrerent lang ako ng apartment, nakapangalan sa landlord ko yung statement of account ( actually sa aunt nya ). Dinala ko rin yung contract ko sa apartment plus authorization letter ng landlord ko pero ala pa rin. Nalungkot ako kasi nangangarap pa naman akong gumawa ng snowman ngayong Dec. Natatakot na tuloy ako mag-apply ng tourist visa after six months. Ano po ang dapat ko gawin? Salamat
hello po! i am planning a korea trip sana cause of all the good feedbacks and really seems interesting. i am a filipina and i am working here in switzerland. And every year umuuwi ako so would like to go sana. And nakita ko po na lighter yun requirements for those na may visa na included sa OECD, does it mean the basic requirements and viSA lang at arrival stamps yun need ko?possible kaya to apply especially kung 16 day lang sa pinas so tight yun schedule talaga? Super thanks po. Sha
hello po! i am planning a korea trip sana cause of all the good feedbacks and really seems interesting. i am a filipina and i am working here in switzerland. And every year umuuwi ako so would like to go sana. And nakita ko po na lighter yun requirements for those na may visa na included sa OECD, does it mean the basic requirements and viSA lang at arrival stamps yun need ko?possible kaya to apply especially kung 16 day lang sa pinas so tight yun schedule talaga? Super thanks po. Sha
hi hello miss betchay,ask lng po sana ako..balak ko po sana apply ng tourist sa 2nd week ng january.for january 2013 na po ba kailangan na business permit?at yung itr po?thank po sa pagtugon..:)
im flor.hi mam becthay my husband is a korean man i would like to work in korea soeul..ask ko lng papaano makakahanap ng work s korea pinayagan nmn ko ng husband ko mgtrabaho.. im college grad gusto ko sana magamit un pinagaral ko as teacher kht na may asawa ko..sa soeul po kame nakatira..thanks..
hi! miss betchay…
ask ko lnag…kung ano requirements ng minor applicants?… kasi ung pamangkin ko kasama namen mgpnta sa SK, 5yr old na xa… pero hindi nya ksama parents nya…ang kasama nya lola nya at 2 uncle… at regarding nmn sa student visa na ITR requirements copy, pede ba sa Father lang ang gamitin na ITR copy?.. o pareho sila na meron kme nilang itr?…
hello betchay and everyone,
i been travelled to hongkong,china,bangkok several times.now i like to get korean visa for tourist.sa case ko ngayon,may Bf ako na dutch national for a year.dito sa pilipinas nag work na piloto ng isang airline d2 sa pinas.tapos na ang contract nya ngaun december 2012.sunod na taon sa korea na sya,piloto pa rin,ibang companya na sa korea naka base.ang tanong ko ay kung pwede lahat na ng documents ay manggaling na sa kanya? and will still be they ask me from my side? aside ofcourse of my own passport..means ung invitation letter,his Id in his new company and his working contract from airlines ay sapat na para support ny papers ko?…will appreciate any of ur advice and ideas..thank u 🙂
hello everyone! is it possible to apply as tourist to korea with all the invitation letter and documents coming from my BF? he is a dutch national who work as airline pilot based in korea.
Hope to hear any suggestions and requirements needed from him. thank u
hello everyone! is it possible to apply as tourist to korea with all the invitation letter and documents coming from my BF? he is a dutch national who work as airline pilot based in korea.
Hope to hear any suggestions and requirements needed from him. thank u
my bf will start his job in korea as pilot by january 2013. and i have to follow him there .is it possible that only all his support documents i can provide in required for my application as tourist? by the way, i travelled around asia already like china,hongkong,bangkok several times…will this help too?
hello po ulit… sana masagot ung mga tanong ko dito…anyone would like to answer? i will really appreciate it 🙂 have a nice day and night..Merry Christmas in advance 🙂
Hi Margie,
Obviously C3 visa lang naman ang puede mong aplayan, if you are employed then just submit the ff documents: Your ITR, COE, Bank Cert, passport and Visa Application Form.
Kasi hindi ka naman puede dun sa : FOR FILIPINO MARRIED TO FOREIGNER WHO IS WORKING IN KOREA since you guys are not married yet because as you said BF mo pa lang.
There is no harm in trying. Just think positive. Ako nga first time kong mag-travel outside the philippines when I applied for the C3 visa, i only have less than 50k in my bank account and no invitation letter or whatsoever but still they approved my visa application.
Do not worry too much. Samahan mo narin ng prayers pag nag-apply ka ng visa.
Hi Foxlady :),
Thank u for this message.in my case im not employed so i dont have ITR. but i have my SariSari store (mini store) in my house which i own. i have DTI certification since 2009 and will expire 2014.so means valid pa ung DTI ko incase gamitin ko sya by January sa pag apply ng visa along with my new Mayor’s permit kc renewal na January 2013.Bank Cert. maybe lower than 40k.kc nga ginagamit ko sya for my business so withdraw/deposit ang ginagawa ko.
one question pa i have,pwede din kaya hihingi ako sa school ng anak ko ng certification na may anak ako na elementary grade pa lang para sa ” TIES” ko d2 sa pinas? pero he is using the last name of his father.would it be matter or pwede ng hindi?
then i been talking to several visa assistance agent also,they said pwede ko rin gamitin ung job contract ni BF sa Incheon with his company ID ,his passport,his bank certificate and letter that he will provide my trips and accomodations.( Along ofcourse with my DTI,mayors permit and bank cert also)…Question is…are there info are reliable? or not really necessary? nalilito tuloy ako.
Do i have also to bring my previous expired passports na may mga travelled info ko? i had China visa in my old passport, 1time travelled to Hongkong,Bangkok 3 times na.so far hindi naman ako nag overstayed sa mga ito. Are these ok also to bring along to SK Embassy?
sorry for many questions. kc after i read here many cases,parang confuse tuloy ako.thank u again 🙂 hoping anybody can give suggestions 🙂 i will appreaciate it…..
Hi!
SK embassy is very strict when it comes to the requirements. Pag kulang ang dala mong requirements they will not accept your application. Also, pag nagbigay ka ng documents na hindi nila kailangan ibabalik lang nila sayo yun. Like for example yung school certificate ng anak mo baka hindi lang nila i-accept yun. Hindi naman sila tatanggap ng application na kulang eh. Here are the documents you needed to submit:
Tourist Visa Requirements for Filipino Businessmen
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. Photocopy of Business Registration from SEC or DTI
7. Photocopy of Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit
8. Original Personal Bank Certificate (NOT Bank Statement)
9. Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316
•If personally invited by Korean : Invitation Letter & Copy of invitor’s Passport
•If invited by Company in Korea: Invitation Letter & Copy of Korean Company Business Permit
It’s all up to the consul kung ma-aaprove yung visa mo or not. I have a friend who has travelled outside the country a couple of times and has enough money in the bank, but his visa was denied because the embassy wasn’t able to verify his employment with the company. They tried to call his employer pero walang nasagot.
Another friend of mine who is a couple applied for a visa last week, they are not employed but has a hardware business and has properties (house and car) and a huge amount of money in the bank. They have travelled to HK before, however their visa also got denied.
Kung sakaling hindi ka makapunta sa korea para sundan ang BF mo, eh di cya nalang papuntahin mo dito kapag bakasyon cya. Wala ka pang pro-problemahin. If it’s meant to happen, then it will happen.
Hi Foxlady 🙂
I think i have those requirements stated for C-3..i will just see to it to get the ITR. but is it true from the travel agent i consulted that if no ITR ,i can give my DEED of Sale of the property i bought? kc ongoing pa lang for Titling so hindi pa sya land title. IF u have idea lang ha.:)
im ready naman for what will be the result.we will see by Feb. next year if granted ako or not. It is true na pwede naman sya pumunta d2 sa pinas kc ung work nya sa airlines as captain pilot ay 12 weeks work and 3weeks vacation in his contract :)..
The thing is..sana naman mabasa ito ng isa sa mga taga- Korean embassy ang blog nyo dito ni Ms.Betsay…at mabigyan ng konting luwag ang pag bigay nila ng visa sa mga Filipino. according to u,u have several friends na deny even may kaya naman sa buhay..nakakalungkot lg kc kung malinis naman ang intention ng pag tour sa Korea…”BAKIT”? na DENY?…i had read some of the reasons here kahit sa numbers lang na kulang sa denied na…very sensitive yata sila talaga….
I been to Cebu city and tumira kami sa condo hotel when my fiancee was here assigned as pilot also.and so many koreans touring here everyday and they really appreaciate the hospitality of Filipinos..they always said to me.”u must visit Korea too”….ofcourse sino ba ang hindi!…basta kaya mo mag tour di ba?….ok BIG REASON lang talaga is ung higpit ng embassy nila dito at UNPREDICTABLE yata ang mind nila if they will grant u or not.
BUT i read also some of us here commenting in this blog….hindi naman ganun ka complete ung submit nila na papers pero na grant sila!! LUCKY!! first timer traveller pa !.
i read also one of us here hiningi ung Bill ng ILAW nya …im thinking dalhin ko na rin ung bills ko.hehe…
Actually my fiancee told me when he was doing his training in Incheon, very organized daw talaga sila dun sa office nya.according to him,na experience pa nga nya na IGNORE sya kc he wanted to ask soemthing..sinabihan sya to sit down muna hahaha! kung kelan ka nila gusto sagutin saka ka lg nila tatanungin kung ano kelangan mo..nasanay kc sya dito sa Airlines natin kahit kakarating mo lg ng office, pwede ka dumeretso sa tao na kakausapin mo. hahaha!
Congrats sa blog na ito..fail or success talagang marami ka malalaman…at sana ma grant ako by Feb 2013 🙂
hello po.. ask q lng kung my possibility ba aq mkakuha ng tourist visa kahit wala aq certification of employment and wala rin ako any bank account pero meron nman aq relatives sa korea na pwede ko stayhan pag nandun na aq.. blak q kasi pumunta don nxt year…
Hi angie! You won’t know unless mag-apply ng visa.
Hello Ms. Betchay 🙂
Follow up question lang if any idea..is it true without ITR kc hindi naman employed,pwede daw ung Deed of Sale ng nabili na property? ongoing pa kc on titling eh. baka hindi umabot by Feb.2013 ung land title…this is according to 1 travel agent here in manila who lived in Korea for 2 years.
Have a nice day 🙂
hello po.. ask q lng kung my possibility ba aq mkakuha ng tourist visa kahit wala aq certification of employment and wala rin ako any bank account pero meron nman aq relatives sa korea na pwede ko stayhan pag nandun na aq.. blak q kasi pumunta don nxt year…
gud day po..ask ko lng po kung anong visa requirements pag ang asawa ko ang mg iinvite skin?
need pa po ba ng bank certificate…? thnx ..
gud day po..ask ko lng po kung anong visa requirements pag ang asawa ko ang mg iinvite skin?
need pa po ba ng bank certificate…? thnx ..
Hi po ask ko lang po kung pwede na po bang kumuha ng Visa kahit wala pang Ticket? kc sayang nman po kung maka pag book na ng flight tapos biglang denied pala…pwede na po ba kumuha now ng visa but sa nov pa ang alis?thanks po
Hi Chana,
As what i read here and understand, if u going to korea by Nov. next year, i think Oct. ka kukuha. but depend kung anong type ng visa ang kukunin mo. Ako kc C3 or tourist visa ang byahe ko by Feb next year pa. so ung target month ko is January to apply for my visa. kc within 3 months and allowed until 59 days to stay in korea.
Better read above for more info about visas requirements…have a nice day
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Kumusta na po kayo? 2nd time ko napo kumuha ng tourist visa and luckily granted po ulit 🙂 Last time I was there was in June 2012. This time sa window 3 napo ako nakapila kasi may used Japan Visa na rin po ako. Applied last Dec.11 and got my passport with visa 3 days after Dec.15.
Tip po sa mga mag-aapply: kailangan ang cert of employment kapag tourist visa ang aapplyan at copy ng ITR pati bank certificate.
kapag tourist visa pero estudyente ang magaapply: kailangan po ng cert of employment ng magulang,bank cert ng magulang saka copy ng ITR ng magulang kahit po 30 pataas na ang edad basta estudyante pa rin.
good day Ms. Margie Nov this year po namin gusto pumunta pwede na po ba kami mag apply ng visa o too early pa po hindi po muna kasi kami mag bobooked hanggat wala pang visa sayang naman po kc eh.thank po ng marami.
God bless
Chana,
90 days lang ang validity ng visa from the issue date. So kung november pa kayo pupunta ng Korea, dapat mag-apply kayo ng visa atleast late september or october.
Hello Chana!
Target travel, Nov 2013? Apply ka 90 days before your planned trip (Aug or Sept, count back na lang po). Karamihan sa mga embassy or consulates nag-aadvice na wag muna magbook ng flight and hotel. Pwede may tentative flight itinerary ka and prospect place to stay but DO NOT MAKE ANY FINAL ARRANGEMENTS unless approved ang visa mo. Just like Miss Betchay said in her previous replies regarding this query.
Safe na yung 90-day period before travelling para maprepare ang lahat. Kahit sabi ng embassy na 7 working days ang processing pero may iba pa silang hihinging docs pede pa siya mag-stretch ng ilang araw. Put some allowance para walang hassle. 🙂
Hi po ask ko lang po kung pwede na po bang kumuha ng Visa kahit wala pang Ticket? kc sayang nman po kung maka pag book na ng flight tapos biglang denied pala…pwede na po ba kumuha now ng visa but sa nov pa ang alis?thanks po
Hi Chana,
As what i read here and understand, if u going to korea by Nov. next year, i think Oct. ka kukuha. but depend kung anong type ng visa ang kukunin mo. Ako kc C3 or tourist visa ang byahe ko by Feb next year pa. so ung target month ko is January to apply for my visa. kc within 3 months and allowed until 59 days to stay in korea.
Better read above for more info about visas requirements…have a nice day
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Kumusta na po kayo? 2nd time ko napo kumuha ng tourist visa and luckily granted po ulit 🙂 Last time I was there was in June 2012. This time sa window 3 napo ako nakapila kasi may used Japan Visa na rin po ako. Applied last Dec.11 and got my passport with visa 3 days after Dec.15.
Tip po sa mga mag-aapply: kailangan ang cert of employment kapag tourist visa ang aapplyan at copy ng ITR pati bank certificate.
kapag tourist visa pero estudyente ang magaapply: kailangan po ng cert of employment ng magulang,bank cert ng magulang saka copy ng ITR ng magulang kahit po 30 pataas na ang edad basta estudyante pa rin.
good day Ms. Margie Nov this year po namin gusto pumunta pwede na po ba kami mag apply ng visa o too early pa po hindi po muna kasi kami mag bobooked hanggat wala pang visa sayang naman po kc eh.thank po ng marami.
God bless
Chana,
90 days lang ang validity ng visa from the issue date. So kung november pa kayo pupunta ng Korea, dapat mag-apply kayo ng visa atleast late september or october.
Hello Chana!
Target travel, Nov 2013? Apply ka 90 days before your planned trip (Aug or Sept, count back na lang po). Karamihan sa mga embassy or consulates nag-aadvice na wag muna magbook ng flight and hotel. Pwede may tentative flight itinerary ka and prospect place to stay but DO NOT MAKE ANY FINAL ARRANGEMENTS unless approved ang visa mo. Just like Miss Betchay said in her previous replies regarding this query.
Safe na yung 90-day period before travelling para maprepare ang lahat. Kahit sabi ng embassy na 7 working days ang processing pero may iba pa silang hihinging docs pede pa siya mag-stretch ng ilang araw. Put some allowance para walang hassle. 🙂
hi,
I hope my question(s) would have a respond ASAP,base on the maire fact that I and my family would like to take a vacation in korea.but i dont know how to start.Im married to american had 2 children and we have an invitation to our friend residing in korea.
I just want to know how to start processing the visa?
Thank you!
hi,
I hope my question(s) would have a respond ASAP,base on the maire fact that I and my family would like to take a vacation in korea.but i dont know how to start.Im married to american had 2 children and we have an invitation to our friend residing in korea.
I just want to know how to start processing the visa?
Thank you!
Hi there Ms. Betchay!! Thank God I came across your site!! I just wanted to ask a few questions regarding visa applications.. I’m currently employed now in a bank for 2 years but I’m thinking of working in SK since I already have a relative who’s been working there for 10 years na, how do I apply kaya for a job? Is it possible to get a job other than a factory worker, perhaps, an office type of job kasi sayang naman po yung work experience ko.. I’m thinking studying Korean language po muna before ako mag-apply. How about student visa? Pano po kaya ko makakakuha ng sponsor? I’ll be waiting for your response about this matter.. Thanks again Ms. Betchay!!
Hi Ms. Betchay! Good day! My co-worker and I are actually planning to go to Korea next year in June to have a 5 day vacation. We already have our flight tickets and made our seat reservations. Visa nalang po ang aasikasuhin namin… at I know, this is what’s really important for us to get there. We have all the requirements except for the Bank certificate. Ask ko lang po, If I’m invited by a korean friend… Do I still need to have my show money? or the bank certificate? Oh ayos na po ang invitation from a korean friend? We’re hoping that our visas will be granted. 🙂
Hi Joan! Yes, kahit may invitation ka from a Korean friend pero employed ka, kailangan mo pa rin mag-provide ng bank certificate. Yung invitation ay optional.
Thank you Ms. Betchay…. Here’s mo another concern po. Kasi I’m teaching in a Korean English Learning center po. Sana po hindi naman maka apekto po ang position ko as a teacher sa pag punta ko doon. Na ang purpose ko lang naman po talaga is to visit and see it myself so I could share and relate more to my korean students here. It’s been my dream napo kasi talagang magpunta sa Nami Island college palang ako…. I’m really hoping na di maquestion ang purpose of stay namin. 🙂
Hi Joan!
I have a friend who also works as a teacher in a korean online language school in ortigas. She went to Korea last year (1st time) through invitation of her student. Wala naman cyang naging problema. As a matter of fact nakabalik ulit sya last october to visit her students again at nagkasabay pa kami ng punta sa korea. Basta importante complete ung documents na ipapasa mo sa embassy lalo na bank certificate, wala naman specific amount of money pero magdala ka narin ng additional documents like payslip just in case na hingan ka nila. I suggest na ngaun pa lang mag-open ka na ng bank account and start saving money para by the time na maga-apply na kayo ng visa may mapre-present ka na bank cert.
w0w!!!!! Thank you so much!! foxy lady! Para akong nabutan ng tinik dun sa sinabi mo…. hahaha! Anyway anung nilagay niyang relationship dun sa inviter? dineclare nya bang student oh friend? 1st time ko din kasi wala akong idea… tsaka panu yung copy of passport ng inviter attachment ganun? pasensya kana ah.. ang dami kong tanong… salamat!!!!
Hi Joan, hindi na ko makapagreply sa baba eh kaya dito nalang. Yung friend ko nga pala works in a bank and part time lang ung pagtuturo nya ng english sa korean online school, kaya nung nag-apply sya ng visa ang prinesent nya na coe is ung sa bangko where she works full time ang nilagay nya sa relationship is “friend”. As for the inviter, kelangan mo ng copy ng passport ng korean inviter mo and ung letter of invitation. Goodluck sa pag-aaply nyo ng visa! I’m really hoping na magrant ung visa nyo at walang maging problema.
Aaaaaah….. I see po, ok… salamat po! Yun po bang copy ng passport eh scanned? tas send through e-mail as an attachment? Sana nga po, kasi feeling ko yun ang magiging battle ko, diko din alam kung friend oh studen ang iddeclare ko, Anyway.. I’m just thinking of it as an option. Pwede naman kasing wala nun diba? baka kasi maging problema kopa yun, pag diko na establish yung relationship ko with the inviter. Salamat foxy lady!!!
Hi Ms. Betchay! Good day! My co-worker and I are actually planning to go to Korea next year in June to have a 5 day vacation. We already have our flight tickets and made our seat reservations. Visa nalang po ang aasikasuhin namin… at I know, this is what’s really important for us to get there. We have all the requirements except for the Bank certificate. Ask ko lang po, If I’m invited by a korean friend… Do I still need to have my show money? or the bank certificate? Oh ayos na po ang invitation from a korean friend? We’re hoping that our visas will be granted. 🙂
Hello po, tatanong ko lang kung ano po ba ang mga needs na documents para ma visit ko ung father na nasa Korea at Seaman siya doon? Possible po ba na makavisit ako sa kanya?
hi.. nagtatrabaho po ako dito sa dubai nayon, sa apil po wedding po namin ng bf ko sa pinas. may plan po sana kami mag bakasyon ng 5 days sa korea, anu po kayang mga requirements para sakin? may residence visa po ako dito sa dubai ngaun,. salamat po..
hi ms.betchay i really need your HELP!!!!!!
hope you can help me with this
i wanna ask…
we’re planning to go to korea on april 2013
yung pinsan ko is U.S. Airforce, assigned sa korea.. he invited us to go there and stay with him, I ask him to make an invitation letter and have it notarized in korea and a copy of his passport and military id
i have a problem..
i dont have my own bank account
magstart palang ako sa work ko on january 2,2013
and yung isang prob.ko pa hindi kami iniisuehan ng COE kasi
deployed lang kami ng DOH sa hospital, what theyre gonna give to us after we completed our 1 yr.experience is cert.of completion(you know the government program for nurses called RNHEALS here in ph) hope you’ll reply to this
i really wanna visit korea on april :3
should i write a letter of app. instead pag nagapply ako ng korean visa?
what can you recommend for me?
GOBLESS YOU! looking forward for your reply
many thanks
cez
hi ms.betchay i really need your HELP!!!!!!
hope you can help me with this
i wanna ask…
we’re planning to go to korea on april 2013
yung pinsan ko is U.S. Airforce, assigned sa korea.. he invited us to go there and stay with him, I ask him to make an invitation letter and have it notarized in korea and a copy of his passport and military id
i have a problem..
i dont have my own bank account
magstart palang ako sa work ko on january 2,2013
and yung isang prob.ko pa hindi kami iniisuehan ng COE kasi
deployed lang kami ng DOH sa hospital, what theyre gonna give to us after we completed our 1 yr.experience is cert.of completion(you know the government program for nurses called RNHEALS here in ph) hope you’ll reply to this
i really wanna visit korea on april :3
should i write a letter of app. instead pag nagapply ako ng korean visa?
what can you recommend for me?
GOBLESS YOU! looking forward for your reply
many thanks
cez
hi ms.betchay,
Im a filipina living here in korea for 6yrs.I invited my brother here for 3times already starting 2009 until last yr.he used to apply visa every year but unfortunately he denied for 3x and granted for 3 times too!so that means he was denied alternately back then,you can apply every 6mons.but things change lately they said you can try again after ayear,and I saw this site and you mention about double visa,so my question is,Is my brother qualified to apply for double visa?what are the requirements? Im looking forward for your answer.thank you!and happy new year to everyone!!
from.liza of jeju island
hi ms.betchay,
Im a filipina living here in korea for 6yrs.I invited my brother here for 3times already starting 2009 until last yr.he used to apply visa every year but unfortunately he denied for 3x and granted for 3 times too!so that means he was denied alternately back then,you can apply every 6mons.but things change lately they said you can try again after ayear,and I saw this site and you mention about double visa,so my question is,Is my brother qualified to apply for double visa?what are the requirements? Im looking forward for your answer.thank you!and happy new year to everyone!!
from.liza of jeju island
hi ms.betchay,
Im a filipina living here in korea for 6yrs.I invited my brother here for 3times already starting 2009 until last yr.he used to apply visa every year but unfortunately he denied for 3x and granted for 3 times too!so that means he was denied alternately back then,you can apply every 6mons.but things change lately they said you can try again after ayear,and I saw this site and you mention about double visa,so my question is,Is my brother qualified to apply for double visa?what are the requirements? Im looking forward for your answer.thank you!and happy new year to everyone!!
from.liza of jeju island
hi ms.betchay,
Im a filipina living here in korea for 6yrs.I invited my brother here for 3times already starting 2009 until last yr.he used to apply visa every year but unfortunately he denied for 3x and granted for 3 times too!so that means he was denied alternately back then,you can apply every 6mons.but things change lately they said you can try again after ayear,and I saw this site and you mention about double visa,so my question is,Is my brother qualified to apply for double visa?what are the requirements? Im looking forward for your answer.thank you!and happy new year to everyone!!
from.liza of jeju island
Hi miss betchay,
My husband i are planning to go and stay for exactly 59days in korea( nkabili na kame tcket). Yung husbad ko po is korean living with me here in Manila fir almost 4 years na holding PERMANENT RESIDENCE visa. Ang tanong ko pa, di po kaya ako ma approve sa tourist visa kung wala pong employment cert. o dti (or sec) ang asawa ko? 1st quarter po last year ng mag sara yung tour company na pinag tatrabahuan ng asawa ko dito sa manila kaya po wala po syang work as of now. Nkapunta na po ako 2 times ng korea 1st was 4days back 2010, and year year 2011 i stayed in korea for 2 weeks. That time po hindi required yung employment cert. kinakabahan po kasi ako since nakabili na kame ng ticket. Advantage po ba kung nakavisit ka na ng korea? E ngayon po kasi mas matagal, almost 2 months po ang plano nmen, kasi po kakausapin namen yung inlaws ko para po sa business na rin na plno namen dito sa pinas at parana rin po makapag bakasyon after this yearna puro stress po kme mag asawa.
Salamat po.
Hi, share ko lang..
Yesterday pumunta kame ng asawa ko sa embassy. Kulang ako ngrequirements as i mentioned, yung employment cert. ng husban ko. Pero tinagap lahat ng paper. At binigyan na rin ako ng claim tab.. But when we were about to go out tinawag ako ng console sa window 2, at sabi na no need na ako mag apply ng visa. Kasi yung visa ko nung last time na bisita ko sa korea last year january, is multiple entry visa na maexxpire sa 2014 pa.So laking tuwa ko. Binalik sakin yung lahat ng sinbmit ko.. Ganun pala yun. Pwede ko pa magamit yung visa na yun until sa expiration date no need to apply again.. Ang saya.
Thanks! Oo nga kasi multiple entry.
Hi miss betchay,
My husband i are planning to go and stay for exactly 59days in korea( nkabili na kame tcket). Yung husbad ko po is korean living with me here in Manila fir almost 4 years na holding PERMANENT RESIDENCE visa. Ang tanong ko pa, di po kaya ako ma approve sa tourist visa kung wala pong employment cert. o dti (or sec) ang asawa ko? 1st quarter po last year ng mag sara yung tour company na pinag tatrabahuan ng asawa ko dito sa manila kaya po wala po syang work as of now. Nkapunta na po ako 2 times ng korea 1st was 4days back 2010, and year year 2011 i stayed in korea for 2 weeks. That time po hindi required yung employment cert. kinakabahan po kasi ako since nakabili na kame ng ticket. Advantage po ba kung nakavisit ka na ng korea? E ngayon po kasi mas matagal, almost 2 months po ang plano nmen, kasi po kakausapin namen yung inlaws ko para po sa business na rin na plno namen dito sa pinas at parana rin po makapag bakasyon after this yearna puro stress po kme mag asawa.
Salamat po.
Hi, share ko lang..
Yesterday pumunta kame ng asawa ko sa embassy. Kulang ako ngrequirements as i mentioned, yung employment cert. ng husban ko. Pero tinagap lahat ng paper. At binigyan na rin ako ng claim tab.. But when we were about to go out tinawag ako ng console sa window 2, at sabi na no need na ako mag apply ng visa. Kasi yung visa ko nung last time na bisita ko sa korea last year january, is multiple entry visa na maexxpire sa 2014 pa.So laking tuwa ko. Binalik sakin yung lahat ng sinbmit ko.. Ganun pala yun. Pwede ko pa magamit yung visa na yun until sa expiration date no need to apply again.. Ang saya.
Thanks! Oo nga kasi multiple entry.
hi olive,
ask ko lang nun nag apply k b last year jan.multiple visa b yun inaplayan mo?pano po yun?kc invited my brother here in korean last feb.2012 ganun din kaya yun sa kanya?kasi we are waiting for feb. to re apply again.kasi nga we’ve heard that you can apply again after ayear.but i invited my brother here for 3times since 2008.so ask ko lang kun same situation ba kayo?o it happen that you really apply for multiple visa last year?your response will be a very big help thank you! from liza of jeju island
Jasmine said that from this year, brothers/sisters won’t be given a visa unless they’re employed.
tama po yun..di makapagapply sister ko kc ala cia employment cert..strict na cla ngayun..
hi po mam …. ask ko lang po possible po ba na makag invite ang isang EPS worker E9 po ung visa ko…. gusto ko po sana n makapagbakasyon yung mga kids ko dito sa korea…..salamat po
hi po mam …. ask ko lang po possible po ba na makag invite ang isang EPS worker E9 po ung visa ko…. gusto ko po sana n makapagbakasyon yung mga kids ko dito sa korea…..salamat po
hi ms. betchay ask ko po if pwede na po ako makapunta sa korea , nag over stay po kase ako ng almost a year 2010 to 2011 pero nag surrender po ako and wala naman po silang ginawa sakin sa immgration.. please reply salamat po.
Hi Chelle! Subukan mo lang mag-apply ng visa, wala naman mawawala at para makasiguro di ba? Kasi pag voluntary exit ng illegal immigrant, tinatatakan nila ng 68-1 at hindi pwede bumalik sa Korea ng up to 5 years.
Good morning!
I got my tourist visa already. the period of validity is from dec26,2012-march26,2013. Sojourning period is good for 59days. my question is, should the 59days conincide with the dec26,2012-march26,2013 period? or the 59days will run after i entered south korea. example po, if i entered march10,2013, kelangan ko na bang bumalik ng march26 or i can stay more kasi 59days will be counted from march10,2013. thank you po!
59 days will run after you enter Korea. If you enter Korea on March 10, then count 59 days or it will also depend on the time the immigration official will give you upon entering Korea. Remember, it’s the immigration official at the airport that has the final say on your entry.
Thank you Ms Betchay! When I visited South Korea last july-august 2012 the immig officer did not put any period on my visa. If that will happen again I will have 59days. Otherwise, i need to follow the period given. Can I have it extended once im in south korea? thanks
Good morning!
I got my tourist visa already. the period of validity is from dec26,2012-march26,2013. Sojourning period is good for 59days. my question is, should the 59days conincide with the dec26,2012-march26,2013 period? or the 59days will run after i entered south korea. example po, if i entered march10,2013, kelangan ko na bang bumalik ng march26 or i can stay more kasi 59days will be counted from march10,2013. thank you po!
59 days will run after you enter Korea. If you enter Korea on March 10, then count 59 days or it will also depend on the time the immigration official will give you upon entering Korea. Remember, it’s the immigration official at the airport that has the final say on your entry.
Thank you Ms Betchay! When I visited South Korea last july-august 2012 the immig officer did not put any period on my visa. If that will happen again I will have 59days. Otherwise, i need to follow the period given. Can I have it extended once im in south korea? thanks
thank you ms.betchay, travel document po ang gamit ko nung umuwi ako nung 2011.. mag rerenue po ako ng passport but this time change status na po.. pwede po ba ako tumawag sa embassy and mag tanong if pwede nako makabalik? thanks for the reply.. Godblessed…
Happy New year to all!!!
A bit confusing lang po.i would like to ask where is now the exact address or location of our Korean Embassy here in Manila?
Thanks.hope anyone can tell 🙂
It’s located at Mckinley Hills in Taguig City, along C5 Road.
Happy New year to all!!!
A bit confusing lang po.i would like to ask where is now the exact address or location of our Korean Embassy here in Manila?
Thanks.hope anyone can tell 🙂
thank u for the reply 🙂
thank u for the reply 🙂
ms. betchay ask q lng po kung hihingi po b aq ng explanation letter dun s jufge n ngksal smin about po sa pagkkplit ng signature sa married certificate nmin tpos ippasa q po s embassy ttanggapin po kya ng embassy? ksi po hindi q n po tlga alam yung ggwin q. nkusap q n rin po yung pilipina n nkapalitan q ng signature gnun din po problem nya she’s still here s pinas. pls po gusto q po tlagang s legal n proseso maayos yung mga papers q.
slamat.
Hi Hanna! Ask a lawyer kasi hindi ko alam ang procedure ng affidavit pagdating sa clerical errors.
ms.betchay,
i often read your blogs and as they said it is really helpful,I have a question regarding double visa and multiple visa.one of the comment i read is she applied her visa and suddenly the SK told them that they dont need to apply for visa coz they have a multiple visa last year.and that was by surprised!so i think they did’nt apply for multiple visa in purpose..My brother visit me here in korea for 3 times already since 2008 the last time I invited him was last february 2012 so my question is…is he also qualified for multiple visa or double visa?we are planning to invite him again on feb.coz that was the new rule in korean embassy we have to wait for ayear after you can try again.or maybe he also have a multiple visa just like one of your follower who wrote in the comment board.how will we know if he have one?please I need to know the answer….thank u very much and more power!! and good luck for all who’s trying their luck to visit korea and if your lucky to have your visa dont forget to visit this JEJU ISLAND this is the no.1 tourist spot in korea you’ll never regret staying here soooo beautiful island!!
from liza of jeju
Hi liza,
Have your brother check his visa, tingnan nya kung multiple entry ung nakalagay sa visa nya. A friend of mine was also granted multiple entry visa on her second trip to korea. She didn’t apply for it, basta un na lang ung tinatak sa passport nya so she was also surprised.
thank u foxylady,
I called my brother to ask if my nakatatak ngang multiple visa s knyang pasport kso sad to say wla nman dw xa nkita dun kundi un 59days granted s knya…so ibig b sabhin we need to apply for that called multiple visa?what do we need?we usually sent him a invitation letter kc mas konti requirements pag gnun he dont nid to show anything fr.his bank statement.what else do we need?nkkapanghinayang nman bat wla xa gnun!
by the way s laht ng nagpa plan magtravel dto s korea suggest q makinig kau lagi s arirang radio english radio station po yun s seoul dmi pong tip pra s mga travelers lalo n yung segment n TRAVEL BUG everyday at 9-12am(korean time)8-11am s pinas my site po cla wer u can listen http://www.arirang.co.kr dmi po nilang tips how to travel and wer to travel around korea ska pwde po kau sumali s mga topics nla dey giv away prizes even abroad.hapi listening po and gud luck to all ur journey!
liza
Good day Ms.Betchay, just like to ask if there is a required count of months for bank cert. to apply SK C3 visa? i just opened bank acct, last Dec.20,2012.how many months po ba pwede. what month u think i will apply for visa base on this bank acct? thank u po.
Hi Liza,
I have been reading your replies here naka-subscribe kasi ako sa website ni Ms. Betchay. I’m not sure if I fully understand the case of your brother kasi andami na ring replies. Anyway, pang 3rd time ko na rin dito sa Korea on C32 Visa. Puro single entries lang din ang binibigay sa akin but normally, max of 3 weeks lang stay ko so di ko talaga nacoconsume yung 59days.
Just to give you info, I read on SK Embassy’s website na pag 4 times na nagvisit within 2 years, yung pang 5th time eh visa-free na to Korea. Parang nabasa ko na 3x pa lang ang brother mo nakapunta (correct me if im wrong) but maybe masosolve ang problem mo pag naka 4x visit na cya. Hope this helps 🙂
Ms. Betchay, would you know kung hanggang kailan ang validity ng visa-free entry kung naka-4x visit na? Hindi kasi naka-state sa SK embassy website. Btw, ikaw ata yung naka-feature sa Cebu Pacific in-flight mag 🙂 Nabasa ko story mo 🙂 All the best 🙂
thanks cai,
oo nga po nrinig q din un sinabi mo n pag nka 4x visit within 2yrs.visa free n cla next time kso how can we do that?hndi nman nla ina allow mag apply agad pag gling dto.kc my brother applied again after his been here sbi s SK after ayear p dw uli pwd mag apply,kya nga every year lng nkkapag try un brother q so pno nmin marereach un 4x within a 2years db?gulo nla db?tpos un isang brother q din ininvite q pero ndenied xa sb s SK after 6mons.p dw uli pwde mag try so kpag denied k 6mons.ang pagitan pero pg granted k after ayear ang pgitan.ngeks hirap db?iniisip q nga n mag cross country n lng muna xa kso hirap nman mag tour kc hinhanapan ng bank statement.kya nga ok tlg un invited q lng xa wla xang masyado requirements ska wla un bank statement n hinahanap.by d way thank u uli!next time u visit korea drop here in jeju island tlgang mganda dto!
Hi Liza,
I have been reading your replies here naka-subscribe kasi ako sa website ni Ms. Betchay. I’m not sure if I fully understand the case of your brother kasi andami na ring replies. Anyway, pang 3rd time ko na rin dito sa Korea on C32 Visa. Puro single entries lang din ang binibigay sa akin but normally, max of 3 weeks lang stay ko so di ko talaga nacoconsume yung 59days.
Just to give you info, I read on SK Embassy’s website na pag 4 times na nagvisit within 2 years, yung pang 5th time eh visa-free na to Korea. Parang nabasa ko na 3x pa lang ang brother mo nakapunta (correct me if im wrong) but maybe masosolve ang problem mo pag naka 4x visit na cya. Hope this helps 🙂
Ms. Betchay, would you know kung hanggang kailan ang validity ng visa-free entry kung naka-4x visit na? Hindi kasi naka-state sa SK embassy website. Btw, ikaw ata yung naka-feature sa Cebu Pacific in-flight mag 🙂 Nabasa ko story mo 🙂 All the best 🙂
It’s true na 6-months ang waiting time before you can reapply if your visa got denied. Pero pag nakapag-visit ka na at bumalik, hindi 1 year ang waiting period! In fact, my first visa was released last Sept 2012 and I traveled the day after I got my visa. Yung 2nd and 3rd visa (my current stay here in Busan, Korea) last Nov 2012 and Jan 2013 lang. I am not sure kung magkaibang visa ang ina-aapply namin ng brother mo, pero yung sa akin C32 tourist visa.
Yes, I plan to go to Jeju Island din mas malapit yun since Im here in Busan. Pero hindi muna ngayong winter, grabe sobrang lamig baka di naman ako makagalaw dyan hehehe.
hi cai!
thank u s information..ssabihin q s brother q n mag try uli xa ksi nun nag apply xa dti kkgaling lng nya nun dto pinag apply q ilit xa after 6mons.kya lng sbi s knya hnd p dw xa pwde mag apply dpat dw after ayear p,nagbgo n dw un system ewan q b kun sino nagsbi s knya nun pro ssbhin q s knya n mag try uli xa kya nga wer waiting until feb.kc last feb.xa gling dto hayz its too late nag intay p kmi ng 1 year huhuhu!possible b 2 sila ng brother q invite q?kc last 2011ininvite q cla ng sister q at yun brother q kso nadenied nman un brother q sister q lng yun granted hndi b tlga pwde mkapasa ang 2?
by d way wat u know about jeju is wrong ksi mas warm nman dto compare s ibang place ng korea s seoul nag nenegative 18 ang klima pero dto until negative 6 lng ska hnd nag snow dto ng mkpal unlike s seoul tpos pag summer nman dto pinka cool kc s seoul positive 34 degree cla pro dto s jeju 32 degree lng ang pinka mainit kya dis place is really good lalo n s klima!spring season ang d best season to visit korea april to may yun!tlgang super ganda flowers are everywhere!thanks ulit!
liza of jeju island
HI Liza! The message is for Cai pero sana sa susunod, buuin natin ang mga words kasi unlimited naman ang pwedeng i-type sa internet. Sorry ha, pero mahirap basahin ang message mo.
Oo nga pala, bagong regulasyon na kailangan may trabaho ang maga-apply ng tourist visa na kapatid ng may asawang Korean.
http://pinayajumma.com/2013/01/tourist-visa-requirement-for-the-sister-or-brother-of-a-filipino-married-to-a-korean/
sorry po ms.betchay feeling ko kasi lagi cp ang hawak ko..last jan.2011 po galing na dito brother ko tapos nung oct.2011 umuwi kami ng aswa ko ininvite ko uli kuya ko sinamahan pa ng asawa kong koreano ang kuya ko sa korean embassy kaso sabi daw sa kanya dun after ayear pa daw uli sya pwde mag apply kasi kakagaling lang daw nya dito kaya nun feb.2012 uli nag try kuya ko granted naman po uli sya.pero nun nabasa ko po yung ibang comment na nabigyan ng multiple visa bigla po ako nagka interes dun pano po ba yun?bat yung ibang nag apply ng visa nabibigyan ng multiple visa kahit hindi naman yun ang inaplayan nila.nagtanong po asawa ko sa immigration dito ang sabi po is need nga daw maka 4 na balik dito within 2yrs.e pano po kaya yun sinabihan nga po kuya ko na after ayear pa uli pwde mag apply and to think kasama pa nya aswa ko sa embassy sinamahan na nga sya ng invitor saka may work naman po talaga kuya ko isa po kasi yun sa requirements meron naman po sya nun employment certificate.thank you po sa response!
one more thing ms.betchay bat po hindi mabigyan ng 90days visa kuya ko laging 59days lang,dati kasi inaplayan po nya 90days nagbayad pa sya ng tax pro 59days lang talaga binigay sa kanya sayang po yun binayad nya,tapos dati din pong apply nya siningil sya ng tax kahit hindi pa release ng visa nya pero nun nareceived nya visa nya he was denied 2x po nangyari yun ganung case nya sinisingil sya agad kahit hindi pa release pero ang apply lang nya is 59days di po ba free yun 59days?pero as usual denied po uli sya kaya nga naging palatandaan nya na pag siningil sya in advance alam na nya denied daw sya,tama naman po hula nya 2x na po syang nadenied at 3x naman po syang granted kaya nga bat hindi po sya ma bigyan ng multiple visa?kaso 2008 po yun 1st visit nya,2011 2nd and 2012 yun 3rd hindi po ba sya qualified sa multiple o double visa?thank u po ulit!
liza of jeju island
Hi Liza! Nasa discretion ng consul ang pagbibigay ng visa. Kung nag-apply ng 90 days at 59 days lang ang binigay, consul lang ang may alam kung bakit. Pwede naman i-extend pag nasa Korea na.
Yung one year bago mag-apply uli ng visa ay depende rin sa consul. Kasi may nakakapag-apply naman uli kahit hindi one year. Kasi di ba kung may work sa Pilipinas, kailangan mai-justify kung bakit 90 days at kung bakit kailangan pabalik-balik sa Korea.
It’s true na 6-months ang waiting time before you can reapply if your visa got denied. Pero pag nakapag-visit ka na at bumalik, hindi 1 year ang waiting period! In fact, my first visa was released last Sept 2012 and I traveled the day after I got my visa. Yung 2nd and 3rd visa (my current stay here in Busan, Korea) last Nov 2012 and Jan 2013 lang. I am not sure kung magkaibang visa ang ina-aapply namin ng brother mo, pero yung sa akin C32 tourist visa.
Yes, I plan to go to Jeju Island din mas malapit yun since Im here in Busan. Pero hindi muna ngayong winter, grabe sobrang lamig baka di naman ako makagalaw dyan hehehe.
hi cai!
thank u s information..ssabihin q s brother q n mag try uli xa ksi nun nag apply xa dti kkgaling lng nya nun dto pinag apply q ilit xa after 6mons.kya lng sbi s knya hnd p dw xa pwde mag apply dpat dw after ayear p,nagbgo n dw un system ewan q b kun sino nagsbi s knya nun pro ssbhin q s knya n mag try uli xa kya nga wer waiting until feb.kc last feb.xa gling dto hayz its too late nag intay p kmi ng 1 year huhuhu!possible b 2 sila ng brother q invite q?kc last 2011ininvite q cla ng sister q at yun brother q kso nadenied nman un brother q sister q lng yun granted hndi b tlga pwde mkapasa ang 2?
by d way wat u know about jeju is wrong ksi mas warm nman dto compare s ibang place ng korea s seoul nag nenegative 18 ang klima pero dto until negative 6 lng ska hnd nag snow dto ng mkpal unlike s seoul tpos pag summer nman dto pinka cool kc s seoul positive 34 degree cla pro dto s jeju 32 degree lng ang pinka mainit kya dis place is really good lalo n s klima!spring season ang d best season to visit korea april to may yun!tlgang super ganda flowers are everywhere!thanks ulit!
liza of jeju island
HI Liza! The message is for Cai pero sana sa susunod, buuin natin ang mga words kasi unlimited naman ang pwedeng i-type sa internet. Sorry ha, pero mahirap basahin ang message mo.
Oo nga pala, bagong regulasyon na kailangan may trabaho ang maga-apply ng tourist visa na kapatid ng may asawang Korean.
http://pinayajumma.com/2013/01/tourist-visa-requirement-for-the-sister-or-brother-of-a-filipino-married-to-a-korean/
one more thing ms.betchay bat po hindi mabigyan ng 90days visa kuya ko laging 59days lang,dati kasi inaplayan po nya 90days nagbayad pa sya ng tax pro 59days lang talaga binigay sa kanya sayang po yun binayad nya,tapos dati din pong apply nya siningil sya ng tax kahit hindi pa release ng visa nya pero nun nareceived nya visa nya he was denied 2x po nangyari yun ganung case nya sinisingil sya agad kahit hindi pa release pero ang apply lang nya is 59days di po ba free yun 59days?pero as usual denied po uli sya kaya nga naging palatandaan nya na pag siningil sya in advance alam na nya denied daw sya,tama naman po hula nya 2x na po syang nadenied at 3x naman po syang granted kaya nga bat hindi po sya ma bigyan ng multiple visa?kaso 2008 po yun 1st visit nya,2011 2nd and 2012 yun 3rd hindi po ba sya qualified sa multiple o double visa?thank u po ulit!
liza of jeju island
Hi Liza! Nasa discretion ng consul ang pagbibigay ng visa. Kung nag-apply ng 90 days at 59 days lang ang binigay, consul lang ang may alam kung bakit. Pwede naman i-extend pag nasa Korea na.
Yung one year bago mag-apply uli ng visa ay depende rin sa consul. Kasi may nakakapag-apply naman uli kahit hindi one year. Kasi di ba kung may work sa Pilipinas, kailangan mai-justify kung bakit 90 days at kung bakit kailangan pabalik-balik sa Korea.
plz update ung latest requirements sa korean embassy..kc nagpunta ung kapatid ko eh sabi daw ng guard eh di pwedeng apply kung walang work..pero meron naman ciang bank cert.
thanks uli..
e2 po yun site n binigay ni ms.betchay n new requirements for 2013
http://pinayajumma.com/2013/01/tourist-visa-requirement-for-the-sister-or-brother-of-a-filipino-married-to-a-korean
liza of jeju
Hello Betchay, may bago na po bang mga requirements naka post sa SK embassy dito sa Pinas? kung meron po sana ma post mo.kc yung dito naka post ay 2012 requirements.
Ako po kasi mag aapply gamit ang business permit ko ng sarisari store ko. baka po kasi may dagdag na requirements din gaya ng kelangan may work ang pinoy yung i-invite ng korean in law invitor.
Thank you 🙂 God bless..
e2 po yun site n binigay ni ms.betchay n new requirements for 2013
http://pinayajumma.com/2013/01/tourist-visa-requirement-for-the-sister-or-brother-of-a-filipino-married-to-a-korean
liza of jeju
Hello Betchay, may bago na po bang mga requirements naka post sa SK embassy dito sa Pinas? kung meron po sana ma post mo.kc yung dito naka post ay 2012 requirements.
Ako po kasi mag aapply gamit ang business permit ko ng sarisari store ko. baka po kasi may dagdag na requirements din gaya ng kelangan may work ang pinoy yung i-invite ng korean in law invitor.
Thank you 🙂 God bless..
e2 po yun site n binigay ni ms.betchay n new requirements for 2013
http://pinayajumma.com/2013/01/tourist-visa-requirement-for-the-sister-or-brother-of-a-filipino-married-to-a-korean
liza of jeju
Hello! thanks so much for putting up this blog. have learned so much from your sharing, as well as the others who put in their two cents…
I currently work in the middle east and we don’t have ITR here. i’m planning to apply for a Korean visa in the Phils on my annual leave. i’m afraid that i’ll be denied the visa because i lack that requirement. what could be a replacement document/requirement for that? thanks so much!
Hello! thanks so much for putting up this blog. have learned so much from your sharing, as well as the others who put in their two cents…
I currently work in the middle east and we don’t have ITR here. i’m planning to apply for a Korean visa in the Phils on my annual leave. i’m afraid that i’ll be denied the visa because i lack that requirement. what could be a replacement document/requirement for that? thanks so much!
Hello mam Betchay,
May nobyo po ako sa koreano,ngayon po ay gusto nya akung bisitahin ko daw siya sa korea masyado po kasi siyang busy sa trabaho niya,. and i really love to go in korea to visit him.. padalhan po dw nya ako ng invitation letter. ano po ba ang mga requirements na kailangan? kung sakali po… dito po me sa lebanon at uuwi ako this coming febuary pra asikasohin ang pagpunta ko ng korea. mam betchay sana po masagot nyo ako sa tanong ko.. maraming slamat po mam betchay and godbless..
Hello mam Betchay,
May nobyo po ako sa koreano,ngayon po ay gusto nya akung bisitahin ko daw siya sa korea masyado po kasi siyang busy sa trabaho niya,. and i really love to go in korea to visit him.. padalhan po dw nya ako ng invitation letter. ano po ba ang mga requirements na kailangan? kung sakali po… dito po me sa lebanon at uuwi ako this coming febuary pra asikasohin ang pagpunta ko ng korea. mam betchay sana po masagot nyo ako sa tanong ko.. maraming slamat po mam betchay and godbless..
Hello Mam Betchay,
May nobyo po akung koreano gusto niya pong bibisitahin ko siya sa korea at papadalhan niya ako ng invitation letter kung ano man yong mga requirements gusto ko pong malalaman. may pag-asa po ba akung mkapunta ng korea to visit him? sana po masasagot nyo po ako. may passport na po ako. maraming salamat po and godbless!!
Hello Mam Betchay,
May nobyo po akung koreano gusto niya pong bibisitahin ko siya sa korea at papadalhan niya ako ng invitation letter kung ano man yong mga requirements gusto ko pong malalaman. may pag-asa po ba akung mkapunta ng korea to visit him? sana po masasagot nyo po ako. may passport na po ako. maraming salamat po and godbless!!
Hi Ms. Bechay! Plan po nmin pumunta ng SK for a tour this year with my son. My bf po ako OFW s SK more than 2 years n.Ayaw kc sya payagan ng employer nya kaya gusto nya kami nlng pupunta s knya. Dati nrn po xa ofw s SK almost 3 years bago sya bumalik ulit. Unemployed po ako kaya wala ako ITR. Mama ko n nsa Australia nagpapadala ng allowance namin thru padala center and ung bf ko nman nagpapadala s savings account ko. My nabili kaming lot and nkapangalan saming 2 ung land title. Pwede po ako kumuha ng bank certificate. Pwede n kaya ung 150-200K s account ko? Ok n b un para makapag-apply kami ng visa? Last april 2012 we went to hongkong kasama bf at anak ko,4days kami dun. Ano po requirements ang kakailanganin pag cnama ko baby ko? 7 years old po xa.Sa birth certificate nya nklagay nman na “not married” kami ng father nya pero apelyido ng tatay nya gamit nya. Single nman passport ko. Please need ko po ng advice.. Cenxa n po madaming tanong. Thank you!…
Hi Ms. Bechay! Plan po nmin pumunta ng SK for a tour this year with my son. My bf po ako OFW s SK more than 2 years n.Ayaw kc sya payagan ng employer nya kaya gusto nya kami nlng pupunta s knya. Dati nrn po xa ofw s SK almost 3 years bago sya bumalik ulit. Unemployed po ako kaya wala ako ITR. Mama ko n nsa Australia nagpapadala ng allowance namin thru padala center and ung bf ko nman nagpapadala s savings account ko. My nabili kaming lot and nkapangalan saming 2 ung land title. Pwede po ako kumuha ng bank certificate. Pwede n kaya ung 150-200K s account ko? Ok n b un para makapag-apply kami ng visa? Last april 2012 we went to hongkong kasama bf at anak ko,4days kami dun. Ano po requirements ang kakailanganin pag cnama ko baby ko? 7 years old po xa.Sa birth certificate nya nklagay nman na “not married” kami ng father nya pero apelyido ng tatay nya gamit nya. Single nman passport ko. Please need ko po ng advice.. Cenxa n po madaming tanong. Thank you!…
Hi, Good day po!
Gusto ko Lang po mgtanong. Married po ako sa Malaysian but d p po declared sa Phil embassy sa Malaysia kya single p rin po dala ko and dahil may problem Kmi sa financial napilitan po ako umuwi Muna sa pilipinas.
Nagbabalak po ako mghnp ng trabaho ulit sa Ibang bansa. May friend po ako sa Korea, married to Korean w/ one kid but separated po cla ngayon. May work po xa dun.
Ngayon invite Nya po ako na pumunta ng Korea at maghanap ng job po doon. she will provide the accommodation for me nmn po.
Gusto ko po talagang mkpnta doon at mkhnp ng trabaho. Ano po ba ang dapat kong gwin at under what visa? Wala po akong bank statement or any properties to show sa pg-apply ng visa? Kaya ko Lang po ang pambili ng ticket at pocket money Lang.
Possible po ba na makakuha ako ng tourist visa or ng open & valid working visa even no employer yet? Or ung friend ko tumayong sponsor ko or employer? If possible, what requirements I have to provide po?
Gusto ko po talaga makaalis ulit Hope masagot nyo po mga question ko. Thanks a lot!!!
One more thing po…..pwede po ba na young invitor ko mismo sa Korea ang hingian ko ng bank statement just to show LNG po? And an invitation letter? Or employment letter Nya?
Ung sister ko po dto sa pinas may mga properties and small business din po. Pwede din po b xa?
Need ko Lang po tlga ng answers to all my question. Sna masagot nyo po….thanks ulit!!!
Hello Mam betchay,
May nobyo po kc ako koreano gusto po nya akung papuntahin ng korea to visit him, gusto ko pong malaman kung ano yong mga requirements sa visa. may pag-asa po ba akung mka punta ng korea kung sakali may passport na po ako. slamat po sana masagot mo ako kailangan ko tlga.
Hello Mam betchay,
May nobyo po kc ako koreano gusto po nya akung papuntahin ng korea to visit him, gusto ko pong malaman kung ano yong mga requirements sa visa. may pag-asa po ba akung mka punta ng korea kung sakali may passport na po ako. slamat po sana masagot mo ako kailangan ko tlga.
Hello!! miss betchay, gusto ko lang po magtanong,may nobyo kasi ako koreano gusto nya ako ang bibisita sa kanya sa korea cya na po bahala sa gasto, papadalhan dw nya ako ng invitation letter at gusto ko po kc doon ako mg celebrate ng bday ko sa korea.hehe.. ang tanong ko po ay hindi ko po kc alam kung ano pang mga requrements na un malayo kc me sa manila kya gusto ko pong bago me luluwas ng manila for visa kilangan dala ko na lahat ang aking requirements. maraming slamat po.. sna masagot mo po ako.
Hi.Ms.Betchay,
I was once an EPS worker in Korea for 5 yrs..After my one yr stay in Phils..my brother in law who is a Korean invited me to go to Korea as visitor my visa was granted last July 2012..I was planning to go back again this yr..but saddened by the news n di nga dw po pede kung wla kng work ..I already sent my question about this on your blog Ms.Betchay but I was really consistent on going back..pede ko ho bng ilagay sa Occupation ko n Ofw ako or freelance bznezwoman kc ngbebenta po ako ng mga goods sa mga frend ko ..pede ho kaya un..my savings din ho ako sa bank..ano ho b maganda kong gawin sana po matulungan nyu po ako sa concern ko ..Thank you so much and I will be waiting for ur response .god bless po.
Hi.Ms.Betchay,
I was once an EPS worker in Korea for 5 yrs..After my one yr stay in Phils..my brother in law who is a Korean invited me to go to Korea as visitor my visa was granted last July 2012..I was planning to go back again this yr..but saddened by the news n di nga dw po pede kung wla kng work ..I already sent my question about this on your blog Ms.Betchay but I was really consistent on going back..pede ko ho bng ilagay sa Occupation ko n Ofw ako or freelance bznezwoman kc ngbebenta po ako ng mga goods sa mga frend ko ..pede ho kaya un..my savings din ho ako sa bank..ano ho b maganda kong gawin sana po matulungan nyu po ako sa concern ko ..Thank you so much and I will be waiting for ur response .god bless po.
Good afernoon po ulit Ms.betchay ask ko lng po kung ano ang dapat gawin to apply for dual citizenship..ung nephew ko ho kc 2 passport hawak nya Phil.at korean he is turning 18 on Dec.16 2013..kelangan nya pa ho bng magapply ng dual citizen ..ano ho b ang magandang gawin sa case ho nya ..totoo ho b n kpag 18 kn kelangan 1 passport lng nag ggamitin mo? please find as a better way kung ano po pedeng gawin ..I will be waiting for your response thank you so much po ..god bless po.
Good afernoon po ulit Ms.betchay ask ko lng po kung ano ang dapat gawin to apply for dual citizenship..ung nephew ko ho kc 2 passport hawak nya Phil.at korean he is turning 18 on Dec.16 2013..kelangan nya pa ho bng magapply ng dual citizen ..ano ho b ang magandang gawin sa case ho nya ..totoo ho b n kpag 18 kn kelangan 1 passport lng nag ggamitin mo? please find as a better way kung ano po pedeng gawin ..I will be waiting for your response thank you so much po ..god bless po.
Hello
This is a unique question po but I need to ask and hopefully you can comment on this situation. This is my fourth entry in two years in Jeju (as a tourist). Does this qualify me for visa-free entry when I next travel to Korea? The rule seems to be very general: 4 entries within 2 years in South Korea qualifies for visa-free entry. It does not say 4 entries in mainland Korea excluding Jeju Island.
Please comment po.
Thank you.
Miguel
i don’t think this will apply… i think the 4 entries pertains to entries with tourist visa..
Hello
This is a unique question po but I need to ask and hopefully you can comment on this situation. This is my fourth entry in two years in Jeju (as a tourist). Does this qualify me for visa-free entry when I next travel to Korea? The rule seems to be very general: 4 entries within 2 years in South Korea qualifies for visa-free entry. It does not say 4 entries in mainland Korea excluding Jeju Island.
Please comment po.
Thank you.
Miguel
i don’t think this will apply… i think the 4 entries pertains to entries with tourist visa..
Hello
This is a unique question po but I need to ask and hopefully you can comment on this situation. This is my fourth entry in two years in Jeju (as a tourist). Does this qualify me for visa-free entry when I next travel to South Korea? The rule seems to be very general: 4 entries within 2 years in South Korea qualifies for visa-free entry. It does not say 4 entries in mainland Korea excluding Jeju Island.
Please comment po.
Thank you.
Miguel
For sure Miguel, why just not try to apply again,then once they see u have entered for 4 times in 2 years,surely they will inform u that u dont need visa nomore.
As what i read and understand here,scroll up those comments here,u will read that ” if u have applied and toured 4 times FOR 2 Years, after that u dont need visa nomore to enter SK.so i think it doesnt matter where u been in SK as long as it is still part of SK and only 1 SK embassy u had applied visa b4 :)… hope this helps…but better get info from SK embassy here in Pinas.
I agree that it’s better to ask the Korean Embassy. Or better yet apply for the multiple entry visa just to be sure.
Hello
This is a unique question po but I need to ask and hopefully you can comment on this situation. This is my fourth entry in two years in Jeju (as a tourist). Does this qualify me for visa-free entry when I next travel to South Korea? The rule seems to be very general: 4 entries within 2 years in South Korea qualifies for visa-free entry. It does not say 4 entries in mainland Korea excluding Jeju Island.
Please comment po.
Thank you.
Miguel
For sure Miguel, why just not try to apply again,then once they see u have entered for 4 times in 2 years,surely they will inform u that u dont need visa nomore.
As what i read and understand here,scroll up those comments here,u will read that ” if u have applied and toured 4 times FOR 2 Years, after that u dont need visa nomore to enter SK.so i think it doesnt matter where u been in SK as long as it is still part of SK and only 1 SK embassy u had applied visa b4 :)… hope this helps…but better get info from SK embassy here in Pinas.
I agree that it’s better to ask the Korean Embassy. Or better yet apply for the multiple entry visa just to be sure.
Miss Betchay hello :),
Just like to ask few questions. im going to apply this coming Feb. an SK tourist visa. i have now my new mayors permit and DTI for my sari-sari store.kaya lang po wala akong ITR kahit noon pa.then ung 2 bank accts. ko nung Dec.20,2013 ko lang na open. may months required po ba sa bank Cert. ? and pwede po ba ako kumuha kaya ng letter og exemption sa tax? or mag apply na lang ako ngaun ng ITR?..no idea about this. hope to hear from u. thank u and have a nice day.
miss Margie,
no VISA needed kasi sa Jeju.. so i don’t think it is applicable sa question above..
ms.betchay ask ko lang po kun no need visa po sa jeju bat po yun brother ko nag aaply pa sa korean embassy ng visa?pero dito po lagi destination nya sa jeju kasi dito ako nakatira.pano po ba ang dapat gawin?thank u po ng madami..liza
Good day Ms. Betchay,
I’m currently 4th yr college student and I’ll graduate on March. Is it possible for me to apply for multiple visa entry? I’m permanent legal resident in USA and I already traveled there twice since 2010. I also went to South Korea last November.
Thank you 🙂
Good day Ms. Betchay,
I’m currently 4th yr college student and I’ll graduate on March. Is it possible for me to apply for multiple visa entry? I’m permanent legal resident in USA and I already traveled there twice since 2010. I also went to South Korea last November.
Thank you 🙂
Thank you po for your response to my question. However what makes the situation unique is I never applied for a SK visa before. I just went on tours to Jeju Island four times in 2 years which is why I wanted to know if that qualifies as 4-entries = visa free. Does this mean (since Jeju is part of SK) that I can now fly to Seoul without a visa?
Sige, I will try to apply for a SK visa and see how the consular staff reacts to my 4 Jeju entries. Sana they will just allow me to fly to Seoul without going through the entire paperwork.
By the way, I am based in Cambodia. I am not in the Philippines and will therefore apply at the SK embassy here in Phnom Penh.
My previous travels include Thailand， Vietnam， Malaysia， Singapore， Cambodia （where I live) ，Hong Kong, Macau and South Africa (where I trained to fly and qualified as a commercial pilot).
I’m worried about applying for a visa because I have a phobia for a denied stamp on my passport.
For a senior citizen (my father), who has no ITR/certificate of employment to show, what could he submit (for tourist visa)? His wife still has a stable job, FYI. He also has a US Visa issued 2010. Please advise. Thanks!
hello. here’s my situation po. i wanna bring my mother and sister to jeju for vacation. i browsed the korean embassies qualifications for visa applicants and they are not falling on any category. my mother doesn’t have a job or business and doesn’t have 20k php pension every month and my sister is not going to study in korea but is currently studying in the philippines. i wanna ask if they it’s still possible for them to be granted visa and what do you think are the requirements? i tried to call korean embassy in the philippines but no one is answering the phone unfortunately. i hope you can help me with this. thank you so much.
Hi Diane! Are you in the Philippines or in Korea? If you’re in Korea, what’s your visa status?
hello. here’s my situation po. i wanna bring my mother and sister to jeju for vacation. i browsed the korean embassies qualifications for visa applicants and they are not falling on any category. my mother doesn’t have a job or business and doesn’t have 20k php pension every month and my sister is not going to study in korea but is currently studying in the philippines. i wanna ask if they it’s still possible for them to be granted visa and what do you think are the requirements? i tried to call korean embassy in the philippines but no one is answering the phone unfortunately. i hope you can help me with this. thank you so much.
Hi Diane! Are you in the Philippines or in Korea? If you’re in Korea, what’s your visa status?
I was once an EPS worker in Korea for 5 yrs..After my one yr stay in Phils..my brother in law who is a Korean invited me to go to Korea as visitor my visa was granted last July 2012..I was planning to go back again this yr..but saddened by the news n di nga dw po pede kung wla kng work ..I already sent my question about this on your blog Ms.Betchay but I was really consistent on going back..pede ko ho bng ilagay sa Occupation ko n Ofw ako or freelance bznezwoman kc ngbebenta po ako ng mga goods sa mga frend ko ..pede ho kaya un..my savings din ho ako sa bank..ano ho b maganda kong gawin sana po matulungan nyu po ako sa concern ko ..Thank you so much and I will be waiting for ur response .god bless po.
Hi Russel! Kung may business ka, ipa-register mo sa DTI kasi kailangan ng papers na nagpapatunay na may business ka di ba? Kung OFW ka naman, kailangan mo rin magpakita ng dokumento na nagpapatunay na OFW ka gaya ng contract. Nung mag-apply ng visa ang ate ko, pinakita niyang dokumento yung DTI registration niya kasi businesswoman nakalagay na occupation niya sa invitation namin.
Salamat po Ms.Betchay it will be a good help…God bless po.take care always.
hi! i dunno if medyo weird ang magiging question ko..
denied kasi ang visa namin ng friend ko. T_T
so SAD kasi like others, we already have tickets and hotel reservations. :((
sakit sa puso and ang sakit sa bulsa.
MY QUESTION: pwede ko bang tanggalin yung WHITE STRIP of PAPER na naka stapler dun sa passport namin, telling us that we were denied. :c
ayaw ko kasi makita yun.. bukod sa pangit ang magiging impression ng makakakita ng passport ko. O_O
hi! i dunno if medyo weird ang magiging question ko..
denied kasi ang visa namin ng friend ko. T_T
so SAD kasi like others, we already have tickets and hotel reservations. :((
sakit sa puso and ang sakit sa bulsa.
MY QUESTION: pwede ko bang tanggalin yung WHITE STRIP of PAPER na naka stapler dun sa passport namin, telling us that we were denied. :c
ayaw ko kasi makita yun.. bukod sa pangit ang magiging impression ng makakakita ng passport ko. O_O
Paano kung walang itr at nasa 50’s na at gusto lang mag tour sa Sokor pero may land titles and may bank certificate.
hi poh sa lahat ask ko lng po sana kung panu b gagawin ko,ang bf ko is korean andto xa ngaun sa pinas ngwowork,and ako resign na ako so nd ko pa nachecheck ung sa itr ko,pero kasama ko xa na pupunta sa embassy.buntis na poh ako ngaun at plan na nming mgpakasal.so mas mabuti poh ba na magpakasal na kami before mgtour sa korea kc 15 days tour lng un…may maitutulong kya ung pagsama nya sa embassy para nd ako madenied?
HI Josephine! Kailangan mo pa rin mag-submit ng dokumento na required ng Embassy kahit kasama mo bf mo. Pero mas maganda kung magpakasal muna kayo at mag-apply ng F-6 visa bago ka pumunta ng Korea. Makakakuha ka rin ng benefits sa mga buntis kung kasal kayo.
Jo hindi rin assurance kung kasama mo bf mo kasi nun ininvite ko kuya ko umuwi din kami pinas pinasamahan ko kuya ko sa mr.kong korean since mr.ko naman kako nag invite sa kuya ko kaso sad to say di rin nakatulong
liza of jeju island
Hi! May tanong lang po ako about ‘For an applicant who has travelled or has valid visa to any one of the OECD member countries within the last 5years, applicants are only required to submit the requirements number â‘´ & OECD countries visa copy and arrival stamps’
Single entry lang yung visa ko sa Canada, galing ako dun last December. Considered ba yung para dun sa OECD? Pwedeng di na ako magpasa ng bank cert at ITR?
hi ms betchay,
im planning to go to korea on april after my india tour, my business ako travel agency we do land arrangement at ticketing, possible ba na maapprove ako kasama yung sister ko na nagaaral s CEU?
hi ms betchay,
im planning to go to korea on april after my india tour, my business ako travel agency we do land arrangement at ticketing, possible ba na maapprove ako kasama yung sister ko na nagaaral s CEU?
Hello Ms. Betchay,
I already renewed my business permit.my question is kung ok lang ba yung ITR ko this year 2013? ngaun lang kc ako mag papa file.so means wala ako last years. then i ony opened 2 bank acct. last december 2012. how many months ba ang required ng SK for bank cert.?
ito lang kc ang kulang ko,ITR..business permit/DTI meron ako.thank u and have a nice weekend.
Hi po , pa suggest at help po, naka punta na po Ko sa sokor last 2010 po, binisita Ko po sister at fiancé Ko po noon, may trabaho pa po Ko noon, Kaya medyo madali Lang at approved visa Ko. Ngayon po, eps po ulit asawa Ko, balak Ko po pumunta ulit this year kasama baby namin,Ngayon po Hindi pa po Ako working.. pano po requirement Ko, submit Ko galing sa asawa Ko at kapatid Ko, or sa asawa Ko na Lang. Worry po kasi Ako Baka di Mabigyan ng invitation letter atbp Ang asawa Ko ng employer Nya, Ang sister Ko naman po ay engineer sa SK, na medyo mas madali Kung supporting docs Ko yung kanya, possible po ba yun na 2 invitors namin ng anak Ko? May privilege po ba Ang eps workers sa ganito ? Kahit tourist visa Lang kunin Ko ? Salamat po ng marami. God bless
Hi po , pa suggest at help po, naka punta na po Ko sa sokor last 2010 po, binisita Ko po sister at fiancé Ko po noon, may trabaho pa po Ko noon, Kaya medyo madali Lang at approved visa Ko. Ngayon po, eps po ulit asawa Ko, balak Ko po pumunta ulit this year kasama baby namin,Ngayon po Hindi pa po Ako working.. pano po requirement Ko, submit Ko galing sa asawa Ko at kapatid Ko, or sa asawa Ko na Lang. Worry po kasi Ako Baka di Mabigyan ng invitation letter atbp Ang asawa Ko ng employer Nya, Ang sister Ko naman po ay engineer sa SK, na medyo mas madali Kung supporting docs Ko yung kanya, possible po ba yun na 2 invitors namin ng anak Ko? May privilege po ba Ang eps workers sa ganito ? Kahit tourist visa Lang kunin Ko ? Salamat po ng marami. God bless
Hi ms betchay
I just want to ask po regarding sa cert of employment. Currently unemployed po kc aq since kktpos lng po ng 1 yr contract ko from a hosp. What if po gnun na wla ng work pero ung trip nmin to Korea will be supported by my father? Pano po kaya un? Hope ull reply..tnx
good day po!ask po ako nang mge requirements for tourist visa,may sister giving birth dis coming march,papapuntahin nya po ako doon,nag search po cla nang mga requirements ko as tourist,kso po wla pong ITR ang koraeno hubby nang sister q,ano po bang visa ang applyin q?need ur reply po..tnx god bless
hello rona,i been invited my brother here for 3 times nagpapadala lang kami ng invitation letter sa kanya saka mga suporting documents here to prove our relation.ask mo sa korean embassy ano ang requirements pag INVITED kasi iba requirements nila sa tourist visa saka sa invited.nabasa ko nga site na ito na hindi na daw pwde mag apply ng visa kung walang work there in pinas kaya nanlumo ako pero last monday lang pinapunta ko sa embassy brother ko ang he ask the requirements about inviting visa suddenly he found out pwede naman dw pala mag apply kahit wala ITR kun walang work ok lang daw…kaya i decided yun isang kuya ko na lang iinvite ko yung walang work.wish me luck!
liza of jeju island
To Liza of Jeju :),
Di ba walang visa kung sa Jeju ang punta? pls give me idea what airlines ang pwede kung i-book dito sa Manila to Jeju. then do u have any suggestions about cheaper place to stay in Jeju? then kung ano ang pwede mapasyalan dyan for first timer to JEju like me :). hope u reply soon 🙂
Tkcare and God bless :)…
HI margie!sabi nga nila no visa here in jeju pero yun brother ko nag aaply pa rin sya ng visa,siguro kasi nga entry nya is sa seoul muna o sa busan.sad to say kasi walang direct flight dito sa jeju from pinas,2 ang international airport dito isa sa seoul at isa sa busan I suggest mag busan ka kun dito ka pupunta sa jeju kasi kun busan airport ka manggagaling ka walking distance lang ang domestic airport kun san kailangan mo uli sumakay ng airplane to get here.pero kun s seoul ka manggagaling need mo pa sumakay ng train o bus to go to domestic airport.kaya sa baguhan mas advisable ang busan saka sobrang laki ng airport sa seoul.airlines?ahhh since wla ngang direct flight dito from manila kinukuha namin airline is cebu pacific mura lang kasi dun check their site http://www.cebupacificair.com dlas nilang promo to korea kaso nga lang maliit na airline lang yun.maraming motel dito na pwede mo pag stayan kun under budget ka ok lang mag motel kasi ang motel dito talagang maayos naman puro bago at hindi mukang cheap kasi nga tourist spot dito kaya lahat ng motel is maayos pero marami ding pension na mura lang din kun marami kau,pasyalan naman check dis site makakatulong sa inyo ito visitkorea.or.kr hope it could help sa dami kasi ng mapupuntahan kulang ang paliwanag ko kaya check thid site na lang hehehe hope it could help u!happy trip!
liza of jeju island
Hi Margie, try to see this https://old.buhaykorea.com/2011/09/30/visa-free-entry-to-jeju-island-in-south-korea-for-filipino-citizens/ this might help you! 🙂
Hi Margie!
As fas as I know wala pang direct flight from Manila to Jeju Island. You can either enter from Busan or Gimpo Airport and then fly to Jeju. I believe kelangan mo parin ng visa kasi ang point of entry mo is the main island. Maraming cheap hostels sa Jeju, you can research thru google.
Karine and Foxlady thank u for the response 🙂 hmm some said here naman pwede cathay -hk- jeju so no need visa for this flights? but ofcourse foxlady is right.need to get visa kung cebu pacific and manila-incheon-jeju. i need more info pls about flights and airlines to fly with na no need visa . thank u :)..
but hoping my direct flight na manila-jeju .im not sure if i read correct na Jeju air is flying na from here in manila to jeju vice versa? correct me if im wrong pls. 🙂
to margie!
yes you’re right may flight na ang jeju air to manila but sad to say manggagaling pa rin sila sa seoul or busan wala pa ring direct flight from here in jeju to manila..
liza of jeju island
For Margie
musta po ung application mo sa TOURIST VISA ngrant kna po ba? Ung skin po tomorrw ko po mllamn qng approved mejo same kc tau ng kc wla png ITR ung bsness ko pro ang pinasa ko na ITR ung s last company na pinagtrbuhan ko then nagrequest aq ng COE s knla na ung ITS FOR 2012 e sa april pa irrelease..well hoping na makukha ng visa
excited na po ko sa trip ko sa busan , i will be stay in BUSAN GUEST HOUSE..mkkpagpabook ka kht wla kng credit cards and at mura po…
Sana po palrin tau..
joshimaseyo…Kaja Kaja..AJA AJA
good day po!ask po ako nang mge requirements for tourist visa,may sister giving birth dis coming march,papapuntahin nya po ako doon,nag search po cla nang mga requirements ko as tourist,kso po wla pong ITR ang koraeno hubby nang sister q,ano po bang visa ang applyin q?need ur reply po..tnx god bless
good day po..ano po ba ang mga requirements for tourist visa?my sister will giving birth dis coming march.ano po ba ang visa na dpat kng applyin wla po ksing ITR ang hubby nang sister q…need ur reply pls po…
Good day Miss!
I don’t know how to start this. But I just wanna be enlightened on what to do and how to do it. I am currently working in the Middle East and a Philippine passport holder. So here are my queries:
-since I’m an OFW, I don’t have an ITR coz I work overseas, can I submit an OEC from POEA or Certificate of Tax Exemption if BIR will provide that to me?
-my company doesn’t issue CoE while I’m still working with them, they only issue it to me when I will finish my contract. Can I just submit my original contract instead?
-regarding bank certificates, it should be personal bank account right but the bank insisted that they will only issue bank statements and not certificates. Do I have to spill out beans for them to provide one?
-visa application is gratis, so, no money to shell-out, right?
-with passport-sized photo, what is usually the background? every embassies and consulates of other countries has specific instructions to this matter.
Gomapseubnida! Hope to hear from you, Miss!
I know it would be better if I’ll ask these questions directly to the embassy but unfortunately, no Korean embassy here. So, basically you would be helpful with your response accdg to your experience and hearsays which would somehow give a slight info whether accurate or not. I’ll be having my vacation in the Phils this May and would probably submit my application to the Consulate General of Korea in Cebu by then before I’ll go to Turkey and Armenia. =)
Hi cody!
I’m quite surprised that your bank does not issue bank certificate, I’ve never heard of that. Since your an OFW you can submite Tax Exemption certificate from BIR. Visa is free for tourist who will stay for 59 days and less. For the photo, it should be white background. Now for the COE, I’m not sure if they will accept a copy of your contract. However, a friend of mine who applied for visa was asked for a copy of his employment contract apart from his COE. That is because his employment status from the company where he works is project based, he works in Makati.
Good luck on your visa application!
Good day Miss!
I don’t know how to start this. But I just wanna be enlightened on what to do and how to do it. I am currently working in the Middle East and a Philippine passport holder. So here are my queries:
-since I’m an OFW, I don’t have an ITR coz I work overseas, can I submit an OEC from POEA or Certificate of Tax Exemption if BIR will provide that to me?
-my company doesn’t issue CoE while I’m still working with them, they only issue it to me when I will finish my contract. Can I just submit my original contract instead?
-regarding bank certificates, it should be personal bank account right but the bank insisted that they will only issue bank statements and not certificates. Do I have to spill out beans for them to provide one?
-visa application is gratis, so, no money to shell-out, right?
-with passport-sized photo, what is usually the background? every embassies and consulates of other countries has specific instructions to this matter.
Gomapseubnida! Hope to hear from you, Miss!
Hi cody!
I’m quite surprised that your bank does not issue bank certificate, I’ve never heard of that. Since your an OFW you can submite Tax Exemption certificate from BIR. Visa is free for tourist who will stay for 59 days and less. For the photo, it should be white background. Now for the COE, I’m not sure if they will accept a copy of your contract. However, a friend of mine who applied for visa was asked for a copy of his employment contract apart from his COE. That is because his employment status from the company where he works is project based, he works in Makati.
Good luck on your visa application!
Hi Ms, Betchay
Anyeong! Plan ko pumunta sa korea this march or april.Like na like ko na po mag pabook ng promo tcket thru Cebu Pacific…I have ITR but it is 2011 issued nung nag ask ako for 2012 wala pa daw po..ok lang po ba un..i have bank cert then,cert of employement meaning kompleto aq.but the hotel i stayed is wala my korean manager offer me to stay sa bahay nya sa ULSAN,pro he is working here now in Hanjin Phil..Kylngan pa po ba ng` letter kpg gnun?I have also land title and vechicle regs that under my name..pamana po ng parents ko and also i have pension,…it will be help po ba to approved my visa..? I will wait for your answer po…Gomawoyo…
yes, 2011 ITR is OK if the 2012 isn’t released yet..
when i applies last 2012, i don’t have a hotel to stay.. naka N/A lang sa application form 🙂
yes, 2011 ITR is OK if the 2012 isn’t released yet..
when i applied last 2012, i don’t have a hotel to stay.. naka N/A lang sa application form 🙂
Hi Ms, Betchay
Anyeong! Plan ko pumunta sa korea this march or april.Like na like ko na po mag pabook ng promo tcket thru Cebu Pacific…I have ITR but it is 2011 issued nung nag ask ako for 2012 wala pa daw po..ok lang po ba un..i have bank cert then,cert of employement meaning kompleto aq.but the hotel i stayed is wala my korean manager offer me to stay sa bahay nya sa ULSAN,pro he is working here now in Hanjin Phil..Kylngan pa po ba ng` letter kpg gnun?I have also land title and vechicle regs that under my name..pamana po ng parents ko and also i have pension,…it will be help po ba to approved my visa..? I will wait for your answer po…Gomawoyo…
yes, 2011 ITR is OK if the 2012 isn’t released yet..
when i applies last 2012, i don’t have a hotel to stay.. naka N/A lang sa application form 🙂
Hi po, pa suggest po, galing na po mo sa SK last 2010 as tourist po, Ngayon po balak Ko po ulit pumunta kasama baby Ko, yung asawa Ko po e9 visa, yung sister Ko po e7 visa holder. Pwede Ko po ba I submit din ibang requirement galing sa sister Ko para mas matibay? Kasi nag aalangan po Ko Kung ma bibigyan kami ng visa Kung galing Lang po sa husband Ko. Housewife po Ako at wala po akong work. Thank you po. God bless
Hi ms betchay! totoo po bang hindi nilalagay ng korean embassy sa issued visa ng mga titles sa name like sr., jr, I or II? thank you po. meron po kasing “I” sa given name ko pero hindi nakalagay sa issued visa. sa passport ko po kasi nakalagay na given name Jasmin I pero sa visa po Jasmin lang. at nung tinanong ko naman po yung mga nag-aassist sa releasing ng visa sa embassy hindi daw po talaga naglalagay ang korean embassy nun. medyo worried lang po kasi ako na baka magkaproblema pagdating ko sa korea. salamat po!
Hello betchay,
I really want to spend 2 to 3 days vacation in South Korea before going back to Qatar. I have read some of the inquiries and I am really interested. What are the requirements for tourist visa? Do I still need ITR certificates?I will be in manila on April. I need to hear more from you. Thanks
Hello betchay,
I really want to spend 2 to 3 days vacation in South Korea before going back to Qatar. I have read some of the inquiries and I am really interested. What are the requirements for tourist visa? Do I still need ITR certificates?I will be in manila on April. I need to hear more from you. Thanks
dun po sa student visa. pano po kung walang bank certificate ang parents? pati po employment certificate? self employ lang po kc cla eh.
Hello po, pa suggest po, galing na po mo sa SK last 2010 as tourist po, Ngayon po balak Ko po ulit pumunta kasama baby Ko, yung asawa Ko po e9 visa, yung sister Ko po e7 visa holder. Pwede Ko po ba I submit din ibang requirement galing sa sister Ko para mas matibay? Kasi nag aalangan po Ko Kung ma bibigyan kami ng visa Kung galing Lang po sa husband Ko. Housewife po Ako at wala po akong work. Pwede kayang supporting docs yung sa sister Ko, Baka kasi di bigyan ng invitation ng company yung asawa Ko. Thank you po. God bless
hi ms. betchay! your site is so informative. i used this the first time i went to tour seoul in 2011. i have a question though: i intend to go back this april 2013, with my mom in tow whose a senior citizen. she’s already a widow. she hasn’t gone to any oecd country. i want to know how can i boost her chances of getting approved for a korean tourist visa? thanks! she really wants to see seoul. she’s a k-drama fanatic. im bringing her there as a birthday gift. 🙂
hi ms. betchay! your site is so informative. i used this the first time i went to tour seoul in 2011. i have a question though: i intend to go back this april 2013, with my mom in tow whose a senior citizen. she’s already a widow. she hasn’t gone to any oecd country. i want to know how can i boost her chances of getting approved for a korean tourist visa? thanks! she really wants to see seoul. she’s a k-drama fanatic. im bringing her there as a birthday gift. 🙂
Hi,
Ask ko lang po, we are planning to go to Korea on October with my two nieces, my husband and my son. The problem is yung parents ng nieces ko e walang permanent work and no bank accounts. Di ba need to submit parent’s bank statement and itr. But they do have a vehicle. Possible kaya na instead of bank statement and ITR copy na lang ng LTO registration and affidavit of support ko and ireplace?
Hoping for your answer
Thanks!
Hi,
Ask ko lang po, we are planning to go to Korea on October with my two nieces, my husband and my son. The problem is yung parents ng nieces ko e walang permanent work and no bank accounts. Di ba need to submit parent’s bank statement and itr. But they do have a vehicle. Possible kaya na instead of bank statement and ITR copy na lang ng LTO registration and affidavit of support ko and ireplace?
Hoping for your answer
Thanks!
Would like to hear from those who knows well about requirements aside from what they have here on site for C-3 visa for first timer.
My lady friend have no business permit or not even employed but she have a house for rent.and a monthly support from her american fiancee.
Does the SK embassy consider the evidence monthly support receipt and contract to lease of a house? ofcourse she have also the bank acct. so only 3 of this she have to pass. i hope somebody can clarify and suggest regarding this matter.thank u 🙂
Would like to hear from those who knows well about requirements aside from what they have here on site for C-3 visa for first timer.
My lady friend have no business permit or not even employed but she have a house for rent.and a monthly support from her american fiancee.
Does the SK embassy consider the evidence monthly support receipt and contract to lease of a house? ofcourse she have also the bank acct. so only 3 of this she have to pass. i hope somebody can clarify and suggest regarding this matter.thank u 🙂
hi ms. betchay! gusto ko po sana mg inquire for a visa tour to korea. may fiancee po akong american at on process na po ung fiance visa application namin, waiting for approval n lng. gusto po sana namin mgtour sa korea for 3-4days. i assume di cya mahihirapan makakuha ng visa, mostly SFO-INC-CLK ang flights nya pg umuuwi sya sa Pinas pero he never tried going out of Incheon airport para di nya mamiss ung flight nya to Clark. worried po ako kung makakakuha ako ng visa kc di po ako ngwowork right now and wala akong bank account or ITR. ung fiance ko mgfifinance ng entire tour namin. do you think i can have the chances of getting the visa kung sabay kaming aalis from Clark? saka ilang araw po ba visa processing kc 7-9days lng ang bakasyon nya from work. and if ever, ung pagbalik nya sa US, Korea na nlang sana sya manggagaling after the tour then ako nman uuwi ng Pinas mag isa. any opinion will be appreciated. thank you.
hi ms. betchay! gusto ko po sana mg inquire for a visa tour to korea. may fiancee po akong american at on process na po ung fiance visa application namin, waiting for approval n lng. gusto po sana namin mgtour sa korea for 3-4days. i assume di cya mahihirapan makakuha ng visa, mostly SFO-INC-CLK ang flights nya pg umuuwi sya sa Pinas pero he never tried going out of Incheon airport para di nya mamiss ung flight nya to Clark. worried po ako kung makakakuha ako ng visa kc di po ako ngwowork right now and wala akong bank account or ITR. ung fiance ko mgfifinance ng entire tour namin. do you think i can have the chances of getting the visa kung sabay kaming aalis from Clark? saka ilang araw po ba visa processing kc 7-9days lng ang bakasyon nya from work. and if ever, ung pagbalik nya sa US, Korea na nlang sana sya manggagaling after the tour then ako nman uuwi ng Pinas mag isa. any opinion will be appreciated. thank you.
Hi, ask ko lng po kung ma aapprove ako ng student visa even if wala akong parents documents because my father was a gardener and my mother is housewife only ‘ but im invited by korean . mangnganak po kse ung ate ko sa korea . wlang mag aalaga sa panganay nyang anak ng 3yrs old ‘ need nya po ng katulong ‘ my possibility po kaya na mka kuha ako ng visa?
Hi, ask ko lng po kung ma aapprove ako ng student visa even if wala akong parents documents because my father was a gardener and my mother is housewife only ‘ but im invited by korean . mangnganak po kse ung ate ko sa korea . wlang mag aalaga sa panganay nyang anak ng 3yrs old ‘ need nya po ng katulong ‘ my possibility po kaya na mka kuha ako ng visa?
Hello ate Betchay,
ask ko lang po kung need ko pa ang visa kong resident na ako ng canada pag visit ng korea? bale balak ko pong magbakasyun ng pilipinas sa dec and then galing pinas punta ng korea for 5 days then balik uli sa pinas…if ever na dito ako kukuha ng visa sa canada pero sa pinas ako manggagaling and balik then ako dun,,i honor kaya ng immigration? thanks po.
Marites
Hello ate Betchay,
ask ko lang po kung need ko pa ang visa kong resident na ako ng canada pag visit ng korea? bale balak ko pong magbakasyun ng pilipinas sa dec and then galing pinas punta ng korea for 5 days then balik uli sa pinas…if ever na dito ako kukuha ng visa sa canada pero sa pinas ako manggagaling and balik then ako dun,,i honor kaya ng immigration? thanks po.
Marites
hello Ms. Betchay, panu po yun kung wala trabaho un katulad ko na iniinvite ng asawa ng ate ko koreano so ibig sabihin denied na agad. kasi po wala naman ako maipakita Certificate of employment tapos wala rin naman ako bussiness dito then ibig sabihin po nun eh wala ako pwede ipakita mga business permit and ITR. And wala naman po ako mga land title or kahit vehicles na nkapangalan sakin. pero po 2x na ako nakarating sa korea. last year un last pagpunta may 25 po ako bumalik dito sa pinas. then buntis po ang ate ko ngayon 7months na un tyan nia. then kailangan nia bumalik by next month. so ngayon iniinvite ako ulit ng bayaw kong koreano pra samahan ang ate ko pauwi sa korea. and at the same time po ako rin ang magbabantay sa kanya doon kapag nakapanganak ate ko. then hinihingi din po un passport number ko ng bayaw ko para ata sa invitation na padadalhan nia sa akin. ang alam ko kailangan 1yr bago mkabalik sa korea ulit. eh panu po kung wala pko 1yr dito sa pinas so it means useless lng kung mg aaply nako ngyon? hay pahirapan na talaga mg apply ngayong sa embassy. sana po mabigyan nyo po ako ng advice. salamat po.
hello Ms. Betchay, panu po yun kung wala trabaho un katulad ko na iniinvite ng asawa ng ate ko koreano so ibig sabihin denied na agad. kasi po wala naman ako maipakita Certificate of employment tapos wala rin naman ako bussiness dito then ibig sabihin po nun eh wala ako pwede ipakita mga business permit and ITR. And wala naman po ako mga land title or kahit vehicles na nkapangalan sakin. pero po 2x na ako nakarating sa korea. last year un last pagpunta may 25 po ako bumalik dito sa pinas. then buntis po ang ate ko ngayon 7months na un tyan nia. then kailangan nia bumalik by next month. so ngayon iniinvite ako ulit ng bayaw kong koreano pra samahan ang ate ko pauwi sa korea. and at the same time po ako rin ang magbabantay sa kanya doon kapag nakapanganak ate ko. then hinihingi din po un passport number ko ng bayaw ko para ata sa invitation na padadalhan nia sa akin. ang alam ko kailangan 1yr bago mkabalik sa korea ulit. eh panu po kung wala pko 1yr dito sa pinas so it means useless lng kung mg aaply nako ngyon? hay pahirapan na talaga mg apply ngayong sa embassy. sana po mabigyan nyo po ako ng advice. salamat po.
Hi po! ask ko lang po anu po Visa pinakamabilis na paraan para makapunta sa korea. Anu po ba yun Entertainment Visa? at magkano po kaya ang mga fees. Thanks po.
Hi po! ask ko lang po anu po Visa pinakamabilis na paraan para makapunta sa korea. Anu po ba yun Entertainment Visa? at magkano po kaya ang mga fees. Thanks po.
Good day po.
Ive been reading your blogs ever since 2011 and it has been very informative. Im a graduate student in Korea, its been a year since i stayed here,, and i will probably stay more. I wanted to ask some questions regarding invitations. I wanted to invite my sister and my aunt here during chuseok. This year’s holiday is quite long, and i really want them to see the place. I heard it’s possible for a student to invite them, and i have enough fund to support while they stay here, since the university is paying my house rent, i dont have a problem for a place where they can stay.
What are the basic requirements for them? And what are the needed requirements that i need to acquire?
I will wait for your response. And thank you.
Good day!
I am about to go back in Philippines to apply the F-6 visa as we called here the local embassy in gyeongsan as I have my tourist visa for 90 days here in my husband’s place and we are already renting our own apartment nearby his workplace. I would like to ask for a sample to please attached a WORD or pdf format of the guarantee and invitation letters of your required specific format. Because I have been searching all over the sitres and no one can give an example except for HWP format. PLease let me know and kindly do so for a PDF format attached of two letters. thank you.
Good day!
I am about to go back in Philippines to apply the F-6 visa as we called here the local embassy in gyeongsan as I have my tourist visa for 90 days here in my husband’s place and we are already renting our own apartment nearby his workplace. I would like to ask for a sample to please attached a WORD or pdf format of the guarantee and invitation letters of your required specific format. Because I have been searching all over the sitres and no one can give an example except for HWP format. PLease let me know and kindly do so for a PDF format attached of two letters. thank you.
I want to apply for a double entry visa, how to? I have a single entry visa before, I dont remember anything in the form that I am applying for a single or double entry. Anyone here who has applied before for a double entry visa? Kindly share how, thanks.
Anyeong Chingu..
@LGJAMES-Thanks po naiapsa ko na ung reqs ko last Thursday then i will be back on thursday to claim my passport with visa hehe..well shared ko lng po mga nangyri skin before aq nkpag pasa sa embassy..Una nag plan po ako mag pasa ng reqs is monday (feb 18) but hndi po ako ngcing ng maaga same with nextday ,and finally po wensday nkaluwas aq but dmting aq sa KOR EMB 11:10 na..huhuhu i asked d guard mabait cya sbi nya pasok dw aq tpos sbhin ko inquiere lng kmuha prin aq ng reqs for bussiness man and employed..and lumabas na aq well bago aq natulog that night i really assured that my alarm will be ring..and from olongapo umalis po aq arroung 06.00 then i arrived in ayala po 10:30 i run fast ppuntang skyan ng mga single motor i really dont matter if nka dress aq smkay aq dun and sobrang bilis and it cost 50 grbe pagdting ko dun nkangti ung guard skin sbi nya nkhabol pa dw aq, pmsok aq s loob nag inquier ulit aq s police dun then check nila reqs then they have list of people na my no un nag flash agad..nung ppunta aq sa window 2 umupo aq and i great ANYEONG HASEYO sa korean girl and nlaglag ko ung passport hehe sa sobrang kaba then chineck nya reqs then bngyan nya aq ng claim stub and sbi nya ok na thank you,,immagine wla pa aqng 30 mins Embassy..
Hoping and Praying..every day and minute pinagddasal ko na maaproved ako,maiiyak at natututw ako sa mga post dito at sa other pag mga blog na check ko..I plan to go in BUSAN to visit my korean friend na nging boss ko dito kkauwi nya lng nung feb 8,npkabait nya sya rin ung nagbigay ng show money ko,,i have many korean friends in busan and ulsan pro di pumasok sa isip ko na mag TNT doon maybe i can find single male korean that i can be namja chingu or to be :YOBO”..
Prayers and faith to god i know he will gave me this …
Hehehe drama po i just want to share lng,,
Ate betchay thanks for gaving us a time and a blog like this it is very helpful..god bless you and your family:)
it’s worth reading your post 🙂
sana na-approve ang application mo 🙂
God bless..
Hi Naresis!
How was your visa application?
Anyeong Chingu..
@LGJAMES-Thanks po naiapsa ko na ung reqs ko last Thursday then i will be back on thursday to claim my passport with visa hehe..well shared ko lng po mga nangyri skin before aq nkpag pasa sa embassy..Una nag plan po ako mag pasa ng reqs is monday (feb 18) but hndi po ako ngcing ng maaga same with nextday ,and finally po wensday nkaluwas aq but dmting aq sa KOR EMB 11:10 na..huhuhu i asked d guard mabait cya sbi nya pasok dw aq tpos sbhin ko inquiere lng kmuha prin aq ng reqs for bussiness man and employed..and lumabas na aq well bago aq natulog that night i really assured that my alarm will be ring..and from olongapo umalis po aq arroung 06.00 then i arrived in ayala po 10:30 i run fast ppuntang skyan ng mga single motor i really dont matter if nka dress aq smkay aq dun and sobrang bilis and it cost 50 grbe pagdting ko dun nkangti ung guard skin sbi nya nkhabol pa dw aq, pmsok aq s loob nag inquier ulit aq s police dun then check nila reqs then they have list of people na my no un nag flash agad..nung ppunta aq sa window 2 umupo aq and i great ANYEONG HASEYO sa korean girl and nlaglag ko ung passport hehe sa sobrang kaba then chineck nya reqs then bngyan nya aq ng claim stub and sbi nya ok na thank you,,immagine wla pa aqng 30 mins Embassy..
Hoping and Praying..every day and minute pinagddasal ko na maaproved ako,maiiyak at natututw ako sa mga post dito at sa other pag mga blog na check ko..I plan to go in BUSAN to visit my korean friend na nging boss ko dito kkauwi nya lng nung feb 8,npkabait nya sya rin ung nagbigay ng show money ko,,i have many korean friends in busan and ulsan pro di pumasok sa isip ko na mag TNT doon maybe i can find single male korean that i can be namja chingu or to be :YOBO”..
Prayers and faith to god i know he will gave me this …
Hehehe drama po i just want to share lng,,
Ate betchay thanks for gaving us a time and a blog like this it is very helpful..god bless you and your family:)
it’s worth reading your post 🙂
sana na-approve ang application mo 🙂
God bless..
Hi Naresis!
How was your visa application?
hello ms. betchay. 🙂 and everyone. 🙂
april 2012 I applied for a tourist visa and i failed. february 2013, i tried again and i passed. 🙂 good i didn’t let discouragement hold me back. 🙂
gusto ko po sana pumunta mga 3rd week of april. my bday is may 27 pa and i want to celebrate it there. so kung mgstay po ako dyan hanggang bday ko gsto ko po sana mg work. kahit ano as long as kaya ko at hndi ako mapapahamak 😀 para dagdag allowance ko po.. comment naman po kayo or any suggestions pls. thank you 🙂
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Just would like to thank you for always updating your buhaykorea.com blog and for answering our queries here. I’m always reading your site (in fact naka-subscribe ako sa email :D) and dito ako nagbased at nagtanong when I first lodged my visa application to South Korea.
I got my 4th approved C3, single-entry visa yesterday and pang 4th ko na ito within less than 6 months. I’m flying back to Korea on Thursday and sana someday mameet kita to personally thank you 🙂
Thanks again and more power! 🙂
Cai
Hi cai ask ko lang after first time mo mag apply ng korean c3 visa sa window 3 ka na ba for 2nd application mo? 🙂 im in korea now. Pguwi ko kasi ng july 20 plan ko magapply ulit kasi im heading to malaysia muna then un pupunta ako sana ng korea late august or early september. And i heard after 4 times pde kna magrant ng multiple entry sa korea diba . Hope you can reply me or email me at lcastelltort@yahoo.com
HI Lhen! It’s 4 times within 2 years…
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Just would like to thank you for always updating your buhaykorea.com blog and for answering our queries here. I’m always reading your site (in fact naka-subscribe ako sa email :D) and dito ako nagbased at nagtanong when I first lodged my visa application to South Korea.
I got my 4th approved C3, single-entry visa yesterday and pang 4th ko na ito within less than 6 months. I’m flying back to Korea on Thursday and sana someday mameet kita to personally thank you 🙂
Thanks again and more power! 🙂
Cai
Hi Ms. Betchay!
Ask ko lang po kasi gusto ng bf na mag visit ako sa South Korea US Airforce po sya na nakabase sa Korea. Ano po mga needed namin na papers para sa VISA ko?
Hi Ms. Betchay!
Ask ko lang po kasi gusto ng bf na mag visit ako sa South Korea US Airforce po sya na nakabase sa Korea. Ano po mga needed namin na papers para sa VISA ko?
hi ms betchay, when do i need to apply for a visa? im planning to visit by august 2013?
hi ms betchay, when do i need to apply for a visa? im planning to visit by august 2013?
hi ms betchay, im planning to travel to korea on august 2013, i’d like to know when to apply for visa? can i apply on march or april then travel on august? meron na kasi ako ticket n i got from a promo.. thanks
hi ms betchay, im planning to travel to korea on august 2013, i’d like to know when to apply for visa? can i apply on march or april then travel on august? meron na kasi ako ticket n i got from a promo.. thanks
hi. tanong ko lang sana. my gf ako dito sa pinas na korean and mag kasama na kami for 3 yrs sa iisang bahay and were planning na dyan mag stay sa korea for good.. ano kaya ang pwedeng maging hakbang namin para sa mga papers na kay langan at tanong ko lang kung gano kahirap mag process ng papers.. balak na rin namin mag pakasal sa seoul kung makaka rating ako dyan.. help namn thnx..
Hi Dennis! Kahit sa Seoul kayo magpakasal, kailangan mo pa rin umuwi ng Pilipinas para mag-ayos ng papeles. Wala rin kasing fiance visa rito so tourist visa talaga ang pwede mong i-apply.
Hi ms. Betchay. Ikaw ha dahil sa tinakot mo ko sa reply mo na to na pilitan tuloy kami mag pa kasal nalang dito.. Haha anyway so ayun na nga kasal na kami dito last jan.2014 ngayon gusto ko sana mag apply for f61 aside sa mga req. Na kelangan namin ano pa bang dapat kong gawin para ma pabilis alis namin. Paalis na sya ngayong aug 21 after naming.kinasal hnd.pa.kami ulit bumabalik sa embassy kelangan.ko bang ipasa.muna ung merriage cert namin dito or its more wisly kung dadalhin nya nalang lahat ng doc. Ko at dun mya nalang i.process.. Thnx amd pag naka punta ako dyan hahanapin.ka namin.mag asawa talaga haha.
hi. tanong ko lang sana. my gf ako dito sa pinas na korean and mag kasama na kami for 3 yrs sa iisang bahay and were planning na dyan mag stay sa korea for good.. ano kaya ang pwedeng maging hakbang namin para sa mga papers na kay langan at tanong ko lang kung gano kahirap mag process ng papers.. balak na rin namin mag pakasal sa seoul kung makaka rating ako dyan.. help namn thnx..
Hi Dennis! Kahit sa Seoul kayo magpakasal, kailangan mo pa rin umuwi ng Pilipinas para mag-ayos ng papeles. Wala rin kasing fiance visa rito so tourist visa talaga ang pwede mong i-apply.
Good Day! I’m planning to visit South Korea this coming October together with my sister, I was wondering when is it advisable to get a Korean Visa? May time frame po ba na dapat within 3 months or more ang validity ng pag release ng korean visa? Thank you.
Yup. It’s best to apply for a visa 1 1/2 months before your scheduled visit.
Hi ms.. I have a question I had a fiance in Korea and she has a small business lets say a restaurant and she’s planning to invite me and work on her business.. do you think its possible for her to chose a worker on the Philippines rather than choosing a person who’s already there in korea?? and do you think that the government would allow her to get a foreign worker with a kind of small business.? thanx in advance.
HI Denis001! I don’t think so. She could easily hire a Korean for that job.
Hi ms.. I have a question I had a fiance in Korea and she has a small business lets say a restaurant and she’s planning to invite me and work on her business.. do you think its possible for her to chose a worker on the Philippines rather than choosing a person who’s already there in korea?? and do you think that the government would allow her to get a foreign worker with a kind of small business.? thanx in advance.
pag n deneid po b kailan po uli pwede mag apply visa?
pag n deneid po b kailan po uli pwede mag apply visa?
Good day..ako po c misha nakapagasawa po ako ng koreano last year nagaasikaso na po ako ng documents para sa korean spouse visa kaya lng po nung nagpamedical ako nagpositive po ako sa hepa b….nag undergo na din po ako ng iba pang lab test including ultrasound nhbliver ko..okay naman daw sabi ng doctor,healthy carrier lng daw ako at hindi chroc….thank God…nabada ko kasi sa blog mu na mag ganitobding sitwasyon na nag request lang siya ng letter/waiver mula sa mistet nys sa korea…notarized ba yun..or kailangan lang ng signature nya dun…may idea ka ba tungkol dun..sana matulungsn mu me kung anu ang dapat kong gawin…salamat po…it po cel # ko…09294660522….thanks uli..
Good day..ako po c misha nakapagasawa po ako ng koreano last year nagaasikaso na po ako ng documents para sa korean spouse visa kaya lng po nung nagpamedical ako nagpositive po ako sa hepa b….nag undergo na din po ako ng iba pang lab test including ultrasound nhbliver ko..okay naman daw sabi ng doctor,healthy carrier lng daw ako at hindi chroc….thank God…nabada ko kasi sa blog mu na mag ganitobding sitwasyon na nag request lang siya ng letter/waiver mula sa mistet nys sa korea…notarized ba yun..or kailangan lang ng signature nya dun…may idea ka ba tungkol dun..sana matulungsn mu me kung anu ang dapat kong gawin…salamat po…it po cel # ko…09294660522….thanks uli..
Good day..ako po c misha nakapagasawa po ako ng koreano last year nagaasikaso na po ako ng documents para sa korean spouse visa kaya lng po nung nagpamedical ako nagpositive po ako sa hepa b….nag undergo na din po ako ng iba pang lab test including ultrasound ng liver ko..okay naman daw sabi ng doctor,healthy carrier lng daw ako at hindi chronic…..thank God…nabada ko kasi sa blog mu na mag ganitobding sitwasyon na nag request lang siya ng letter/waiver mula sa mister nya sa korea…notarized ba yun..or kailangan lang ng signature nya dun…may idea ka ba tungkol dun..sana matulungan mu me kung anu ang next na dapat kong gawin…salamat po…ito po cel # ko…09294660522….thanks uli..
Good day..ako po c misha nakapagasawa po ako ng koreano last year nagaasikaso na po ako ng documents para sa korean spouse visa kaya lng po nung nagpamedical ako nagpositive po ako sa hepa b….nag undergo na din po ako ng iba pang lab test including ultrasound ng liver ko..okay naman daw sabi ng doctor,healthy carrier lng daw ako at hindi chronic…..thank God…nabada ko kasi sa blog mu na mag ganitobding sitwasyon na nag request lang siya ng letter/waiver mula sa mister nya sa korea…notarized ba yun..or kailangan lang ng signature nya dun…may idea ka ba tungkol dun..sana matulungan mu me kung anu ang next na dapat kong gawin…salamat po…ito po cel # ko…09294660522….thanks uli..
Hi mam GOOd evening ask ko lang po kinasal po ako sa korea po kapawa ko po pinoy tourist lng po akk kaya umuwi na din po ako ng pinas after married mam ask ko lang po how to aply F3 anu po mga possible requirements po salamat po mam God bless u po
Good morning I would like to know if I can still have a visitor visa? I work in Korea for almost 6 years and no record of violation while working in Korea and now I’m planing to visit Korea or join the tour..thus the embassy of Korea will allow me to have a Korean visa?
Hi Trisha! Of course, it’s possible for you to come back to Korea as a tourist. You just need to show your ties to the Philippines. A friend of mine who overstayed for seven years came back here last year as a tourist. She showed proof of her financial capabilities and her ties in the country.
Good morning I would like to know if I can still have a visitor visa? I work in Korea for almost 6 years and no record of violation while working in Korea and now I’m planing to visit Korea or join the tour..thus the embassy of Korea will allow me to have a Korean visa?
Hi Trisha! Of course, it’s possible for you to come back to Korea as a tourist. You just need to show your ties to the Philippines. A friend of mine who overstayed for seven years came back here last year as a tourist. She showed proof of her financial capabilities and her ties in the country.
Hi hi ask lang po. Considered ba frequent traveler un nagtrav na din sa korea before? My tourist visa na po kasi ako to korea. So if i apply again dun na po ba ko sa window 3?
window 1 and 2 pa din po..
they don’t consider previous Korean Visa for OECD countries visa 🙂
Ask lng ako may tagamanila b na pupunta ng korea by august,sept..,sa seoul or incheon area,?hingi lng sana ako ng favor..thanks sa magrereply
papano po makakakuha ng working permit sa korea?
papano po makakakuha ng working permit sa korea?
hello good am po…
ask ko lng po sana miss.betchay kung anu po yung mga requirements as a tourist in korea maybe 10 days po or 3 months.Kasi po ininvite po ako ng family ng bf ko mag punta sa korea.anu po ba yung kailangan hindi ko nman need yung hotel reservation kasi po doon po ako mag stay sa house ng bf ko po…anu po ba ung requirement please help me nman po…balak ko sanng pumunta this octuber…thanks po…
depende po yan sa current status mo.. if you are an employee, these are the requirements:
FOR EMPLOYEES
– Employment Certificate (original) – with compensation
– Personal Bank Certificate (original) – with date when the account was opened..
– Individual Income Tax Return (photocopy)
also, you may prepare your payslips, proof of billing, sometimes the consulate officer will ask for it on the date of the release of your passport and may extend the release of your visa if granted..
good luck! 🙂
ehhh…what if po kung hindi po ako employee…tapos stop na po ako sa studying…please help me naman po kung anu po ba talaga yung mga requirements or anung website ko ma check ung mga requirements…thanks po sa reply…
hello,
I suggest you call the Korean Embassy for first hand information 🙂 here are their contact details..
Address : 122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig city 1634, Philippines
Tel : (63-2) 856-9210
Fax : (63-2) 856-9008
E-mail : philippines@mofa.go.kr
ph04@mofa.go.kr (Consular Section)
Hours of Operation : Monday~Friday 08:30~17:30
and their website..
http://embassy_philippines.mofa.go.kr/english/as/embassy_philippines/main/index.jsp
Good day po. Ask ko lang kung puwede pa bang mag-apply as OFW ang brother ko. NagTNT siya sa S. Korea for 7 months after finished contract. Pero nagvoluntary exit po sya after seven months. More than 1 year na siya ngayon dito sa Pilipinas, puwede ba siyang magreapply. Please reply thanks.
hello elvie hindi na sya puedeng mag apply as eps dahil nag over stay sya yun and alam ko dahil same reason yan ng friend ko better to call POEA regarding that matter to be sure
Good day po. Ask ko lang kung puwede pa bang mag-apply as OFW ang brother ko. NagTNT siya sa S. Korea for 7 months after finished contract. Pero nagvoluntary exit po sya after seven months. More than 1 year na siya ngayon dito sa Pilipinas, puwede ba siyang magreapply. Please reply thanks.
Hi Ms.Betchay.. Asko lang po…Ano po requiremnts sa pagkuha ng visa..pag OFW…?..ang kapatid ko po.. Gusto Magbksyon sa korea ng 2wiks… pero bkasyon lang po xa ng 1month sa compny nya sa saudi… ung 1month n un gusto nya sa korea mgbksyon..paano po ang itr nya?..eh Ofw po xa…
Please..Sana sagutin nu po agad…Salamat…
pwede po sya humingi ng exemption/certification sa BIR na OFW sya at walang ITR, that he may submit to the embassy..
you may also call the Korean Embassy to clarify things..
Address : 122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig city 1634, Philippines
Tel : (63-2) 856-9210
Fax : (63-2) 856-9008
E-mail : philippines@mofa.go.kr
ph04@mofa.go.kr (Consular Section)
Hours of Operation : Monday~Friday 08:30~17:30
hello Jester Marasigan, ofw is exempted sa itr but you need to get un coe stated dun un monthly salary ng ofw and un years of contract nya sa work nya sa saudi pumunta ka din sa poea para kumuha ng affidavit na katunayan exempted un ofw to present and itr kasi un cousin ko ganun din nakakuha sya visa nakapunta sa korean nun june 4 2013 🙂
Hi Ms.Betchay.. Asko lang po…Ano po requiremnts sa pagkuha ng visa..pag OFW…?..ang kapatid ko po.. Gusto Magbksyon sa korea ng 2wiks… pero bkasyon lang po xa ng 1month sa compny nya sa saudi… ung 1month n un gusto nya sa korea mgbksyon..paano po ang itr nya?..eh Ofw po xa…
Please..Sana sagutin nu po agad…Salamat…
hello Jester Marasigan, ofw is exempted sa itr but you need to get un coe stated dun un monthly salary ng ofw and un years of contract nya sa work nya sa saudi pumunta ka din sa poea para kumuha ng affidavit na katunayan exempted un ofw to present and itr kasi un cousin ko ganun din nakakuha sya visa nakapunta sa korean nun june 4 2013 🙂
GoodDay ma’m and sir.
I just want to ask about requirements, I don’t have work and Im not studying, i mean i didn’t finish my schooling. Can i still apply visa without ITR and school certificate?! what are the other requirements that can support my other documents?
I will apply visa and have a plan to go korea,because of my Korean boyfriend, he will be the one who will support my visiting in korea for 15 days. .Can you tell me what are the other possible requirements to support my other documents? hope you message me back. THANKS IN ADVANCE.GODbless!
GoodDay ma’m and sir.
I just want to ask about requirements, I don’t have work and Im not studying, i mean i didn’t finish my schooling. Can i still apply visa without ITR and school certificate?! what are the other requirements that can support my other documents?
I will apply visa and have a plan to go korea,because of my Korean boyfriend, he will be the one who will support my visiting in korea for 15 days. .Can you tell me what are the other possible requirements to support my other documents? hope you message me back. THANKS IN ADVANCE.GODbless!
Hi miss betchay
Fresh grad lang po aq 20years old gusto ko po sana ihatid ang sister ko sa korea since twins ang baby nya hndi nya kaya bumyahe mag isa kya gusto nya aq isama.ano po b ang requirements na kailangan ko since wla po aq trabaho,wla po aq itr and ang sister ko ang gagastos sa lht pag dting sa korea.hope u can give me some advice thnx and godbless
Ms. Betchay may iba po bang paraan para mka pag work po ang kapatid ko ditto sa korea ? isa lang po syang tourist visa holder. ano po ba ang magandang gawin para po makapag trabaho sya ditto ng legal? salamat po
Ms. Betchay may iba po bang paraan para mka pag work po ang kapatid ko ditto sa korea ? isa lang po syang tourist visa holder. ano po ba ang magandang gawin para po makapag trabaho sya ditto ng legal? salamat po
Hi Ms Betchay!
Me and my friends will be going back to korea on oct 14-19. Kaya lang ung ITR na nirequest namin from our employer mare-release by 3rd or 4th week of september pa. Okay lang ba to apply for a visa 2 week prior to the travel dates?
Yup, okay lang yun. Perfect time to visit!
Hi Ms Betchay!
Me and my friends will be going back to korea on oct 14-19. Kaya lang ung ITR na nirequest namin from our employer mare-release by 3rd or 4th week of september pa. Okay lang ba to apply for a visa 2 week prior to the travel dates?
Yup, okay lang yun. Perfect time to visit!
hi mam,
possible po ba kya n yung sister in law ko po ang magi-sponsor ng trip ko (sya po yung gagastos, pro hindi po sya kasama sa trip, sya lng po magbabayad..)? hindi po sya ofw, dito po sya sa pinas ngwowork.. kung possible po, ano po ba yung mga requirements n isa-submit ko? thanks
empleyado po ba kau or business woman?
ako po kc unemployed..
Hi Ghie! Depende sa status mo, student ka ba or employed? Kasi kailangan pa rin na mag-submit ng kumpletong dokumento kahit na hindi ikaw ang gagastos sa trip mo. Kung hindi ka na estudyante, kailangan mo ng ITR o kung wala naman makakakuha ka rin ng Certificate of Exemption. Pero mas importante na maipakita mo ang “ties” mo sa Pilipinas.
hi mam,
nagwork nman po ako before, kso po exempt po sa tax yung company, kya wala po akong itr.. nung aprl po, humingi ako ng certificate sa bir, ganito lng p yung nkalagay: this is to certify that name bonafide resident of address has no record of itr filed per verification in our ITS.. tpos po may postage stamp ng bir at signature.. yun na po ba yong certificate of non filing of itr? if yes po, pwede ko pa po b yung isubmit this sept, kc oct po yung flight nmen..
Hi Ghie,
i share the same sentiments, ang status nmen sa company is consultants, wala din kameng tax. Do you, or anyone here, know/s if this status will be allowed to have a tourist visa in Korea? I’ll be travelling with my Mum and sister for a vacation.
hi mam,
possible po ba kya n yung sister in law ko po ang magi-sponsor ng trip ko (sya po yung gagastos, pro hindi po sya kasama sa trip, sya lng po magbabayad..)? hindi po sya ofw, dito po sya sa pinas ngwowork.. kung possible po, ano po ba yung mga requirements n isa-submit ko? thanks
empleyado po ba kau or business woman?
ako po kc unemployed..
Hi Ghie! Depende sa status mo, student ka ba or employed? Kasi kailangan pa rin na mag-submit ng kumpletong dokumento kahit na hindi ikaw ang gagastos sa trip mo. Kung hindi ka na estudyante, kailangan mo ng ITR o kung wala naman makakakuha ka rin ng Certificate of Exemption. Pero mas importante na maipakita mo ang “ties” mo sa Pilipinas.
hi mam,
nagwork nman po ako before, kso po exempt po sa tax yung company, kya wala po akong itr.. nung aprl po, humingi ako ng certificate sa bir, ganito lng p yung nkalagay: this is to certify that name bonafide resident of address has no record of itr filed per verification in our ITS.. tpos po may postage stamp ng bir at signature.. yun na po ba yong certificate of non filing of itr? if yes po, pwede ko pa po b yung isubmit this sept, kc oct po yung flight nmen..
Hi Ghie,
i share the same sentiments, ang status nmen sa company is consultants, wala din kameng tax. Do you, or anyone here, know/s if this status will be allowed to have a tourist visa in Korea? I’ll be travelling with my Mum and sister for a vacation.
Hi,
Would like to know what’s the Personal Bank Certificate. Can you send a sample on my email?
This coming Christmas and New Year we’ll be going to South Korea. Ok lang kaya na magapply na kami sa October?
Thank you!
a bank certificate is a document disclosing information about your savings or other types of bank accounts. This is a requirement for visa application to show the consulate officer reviewing your application that you can support your planned travel to their country..
if you are traveling on December, i suggest you apply a month before.. the visa is valid for 3 months, and your stay “usually” is 59 days upon entry to South Korea 🙂
Hi,
Would like to know what’s the Personal Bank Certificate. Can you send a sample on my email?
This coming Christmas and New Year we’ll be going to South Korea. Ok lang kaya na magapply na kami sa October?
Thank you!
a bank certificate is a document disclosing information about your savings or other types of bank accounts. This is a requirement for visa application to show the consulate officer reviewing your application that you can support your planned travel to their country..
if you are traveling on December, i suggest you apply a month before.. the visa is valid for 3 months, and your stay “usually” is 59 days upon entry to South Korea 🙂
Ang Bank Certificate po ay Katunayan na may pera kayo sa isang banko.statement of account…nagrrequest po un sa mga bank. Example.. Kung may Pera po kayo Sa Bdo…magrrequest po kayo sa bdo ng bank certificate mga 200php po un per certfcate..
Katunayan nyan… bukas po babalik alit ako sa korean embassy..pa3rd visa ko na po un.as tourist… kung may importnte po kayo na ittnung…pede ko po itnung sknla… thanks.
Hello kuya may alam ka po ba pag kinasal sa koreano ano po ba dapat kailangan mga dokumento ? Tnx po
Ang Bank Certificate po ay Katunayan na may pera kayo sa isang banko.statement of account…nagrrequest po un sa mga bank. Example.. Kung may Pera po kayo Sa Bdo…magrrequest po kayo sa bdo ng bank certificate mga 200php po un per certfcate..
Katunayan nyan… bukas po babalik alit ako sa korean embassy..pa3rd visa ko na po un.as tourist… kung may importnte po kayo na ittnung…pede ko po itnung sknla… thanks.
Hello kuya may alam ka po ba pag kinasal sa koreano ano po ba dapat kailangan mga dokumento ? Tnx po
Hello,
Nabigyan ako ng Visa as tourist last April 2012, single entry pero hindi ako natuloy sa Korea because that time may threat ang North Korea to launch a missile, masyadong tensyonado ang Korea pati US that time, although hindi naman natuloy yung missile launching, pero natakot pa rin ako syempre so I cancelled my trip that April. Yung Visa was good until June pero di na ako naka kuha nag leave sa office.
Ask ko lang – may chance pa ba ako na mabigyan ulit ng Visa? sabi kasi ng iba baka di na raw ako mabigyan.
sayang naman.. 🙂 i revisited South Korea last June, kalmado naman ang lahat..
apply ka lang ulit.. di naman pwedeng gawing reason ng embassy na hindi ka bigyan ng visa dahil hindi mo nagamit ang una..
as long as you prove your ties in PH, then i guess there is no reason for them to deny you with visa 🙂
good luck and God bless!
Hello,
Nabigyan ako ng Visa as tourist last April 2012, single entry pero hindi ako natuloy sa Korea because that time may threat ang North Korea to launch a missile, masyadong tensyonado ang Korea pati US that time, although hindi naman natuloy yung missile launching, pero natakot pa rin ako syempre so I cancelled my trip that April. Yung Visa was good until June pero di na ako naka kuha nag leave sa office.
Ask ko lang – may chance pa ba ako na mabigyan ulit ng Visa? sabi kasi ng iba baka di na raw ako mabigyan.
sayang naman.. 🙂 i revisited South Korea last June, kalmado naman ang lahat..
apply ka lang ulit.. di naman pwedeng gawing reason ng embassy na hindi ka bigyan ng visa dahil hindi mo nagamit ang una..
as long as you prove your ties in PH, then i guess there is no reason for them to deny you with visa 🙂
good luck and God bless!
Hello po mam .. may ask lng po ako .. may bf po ako dto sa pilipinas koreano po cia, buntis din po ako sa knya. gusto po nya magpakasal po saakin pero nagtatanung po sya kung anu po kailangan mga dukumento na kukunin po nya sa korea para po paguwi nya magpapakasal na po kme dto.
Sana po masagot nio po tanong ko . Maraming salamat po
Hello po mam .. may ask lng po ako .. may bf po ako dto sa pilipinas koreano po cia, buntis din po ako sa knya. gusto po nya magpakasal po saakin pero nagtatanung po sya kung anu po kailangan mga dukumento na kukunin po nya sa korea para po paguwi nya magpapakasal na po kme dto.
Sana po masagot nio po tanong ko . Maraming salamat po
Hi ,
I just want to inquire about my status, item nmen sa company is consultants, wala din kameng tax. Do you, or anyone here, know/s if this status will be allowed to have a tourist visa in Korea? I’ll be travelling with my Mum and sister for a vacation. Thanks.
for employees po, ITR is a requirement, you may call the embassy to know which complementary requirement you may submit for application..
good luck and God bless! 🙂
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Hi ,
I just want to inquire about my status, item nmen sa company is consultants, wala din kameng tax. Do you, or anyone here, know/s if this status will be allowed to have a tourist visa in Korea? I’ll be travelling with my Mum and sister for a vacation. Thanks.
for employees po, ITR is a requirement, you may call the embassy to know which complementary requirement you may submit for application..
good luck and God bless! 🙂
Address : 122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio,
Taguig city 1634, Philippines
Tel : (63-2) 856-9210
Fax : (63-2) 856-9008
E-mail : philippines@mofa.go.kr
ph04@mofa.go.kr (Consular Section)
Hours of Operation : Monday~Friday 08:30~17:30
Mam Betchay, Happy chuseok po! ask ko lang po.. may agent ba sa korea nagaassist sa spousal visa para mahelp mister ko as he is busy sa work po.. i wanna confirmed if someone can help him to complete the requiremtns for F-6 visa so i can tell him po and if u have any idea how much can it cost..roughly estimated..thanks po
Hi Marianne! Anong help ang kailangan ng mister mo? Kasi ang kailangan lang niyang gawin ay i-register ang marriage ninyo sa district office. Pwede niya gawin yun ng lunch time niya at ten minutes lang yun. Siya ang dapat na gumawa nun.
mam, thanks for responding.. pero po sa pangkalahatan na dapat ipasa for spousal visa ng isang korean may agency po ba tumutulong sa ganon??? thanks po.
Mam Betchay, Happy chuseok po! ask ko lang po.. may agent ba sa korea nagaassist sa spousal visa para mahelp mister ko as he is busy sa work po.. i wanna confirmed if someone can help him to complete the requiremtns for F-6 visa so i can tell him po and if u have any idea how much can it cost..roughly estimated..thanks po
Hi Marianne! Anong help ang kailangan ng mister mo? Kasi ang kailangan lang niyang gawin ay i-register ang marriage ninyo sa district office. Pwede niya gawin yun ng lunch time niya at ten minutes lang yun. Siya ang dapat na gumawa nun.
mam, thanks for responding.. pero po sa pangkalahatan na dapat ipasa for spousal visa ng isang korean may agency po ba tumutulong sa ganon??? thanks po.
good day mrs park!
ì¦ê±°ìš´ ì¶”ì„ ë³´ë‚´ì„¸ìš”! i would just like to ask if you know any agent whose helping korean in completing the requriements of F-6 visa for their wives..?? i hope there is. cause my husband is pretty busy to do all those papers. please help us. if there is do u have any idea how much it will cost to the agent for assisitng us? and even just roughly estimation? i have to confirmed this one to tell my husband. thank you. i woyld really appreciate your big help.
good day mrs park!
ì¦ê±°ìš´ ì¶”ì„ ë³´ë‚´ì„¸ìš”! i would just like to ask if you know any agent whose helping korean in completing the requriements of F-6 visa for their wives..?? i hope there is. cause my husband is pretty busy to do all those papers. please help us. if there is do u have any idea how much it will cost to the agent for assisitng us? and even just roughly estimation? i have to confirmed this one to tell my husband. thank you. i woyld really appreciate your big help.
Hi mam betchay . Goodmorning .. my bf po ako koreano gusto po nia ako pakasalan, pero una po di ko po alam kung ano po dapat kailangan nyang mga dukomento ? Sana po matulungan nio po ako .. kung ano po una kong gagawin .. salamat po god bless
Hi mam betchay . Goodmorning .. my bf po ako koreano gusto po nia ako pakasalan, pero una po di ko po alam kung ano po dapat kailangan nyang mga dukomento ? Sana po matulungan nio po ako .. kung ano po una kong gagawin .. salamat po god bless
hi! Ms. Betchay a Korean friend of mine wants to invite me to visit Korea then vice president siya sa church nila sabi niya missionary visa nalang daw para mas madali..advice naman po…salamat
hi! Ms. Betchay a Korean friend of mine wants to invite me to visit Korea then vice president siya sa church nila sabi niya missionary visa nalang daw para mas madali..advice naman po…salamat
hi betchay okay lang po ba n gamitin ko yung DTI ng sister ko?? kata2pos lng po kasi ng work ko 1month ago.. anu po pwde ko gawin para mkakuha ng tourist visa?
hi betchay okay lang po ba n gamitin ko yung DTI ng sister ko?? kata2pos lng po kasi ng work ko 1month ago.. anu po pwde ko gawin para mkakuha ng tourist visa?
Hi!
Sa mga nagtatanong kung puede gamitin ang payroll account, puede po cya. Kasi ung hipag ng friend ko who went to korea last april used her payroll account for the bank certificate and nakalagay parin dun “savings acccount”. Ganun din ung ginawa ng friend ko ngaun, we’ll be appying for a visa on monday. Ung isa naman namin kasama opened an atm account (meaning walang passbook) sa BPI, and she was told that they also issue bank cert for that type of account.
my BPI account also is an ATM only type of savings (which I used when I applied visa for my last 2 visits in SK), lahat po ng klaseng account pwedeng issue-han ng certification 🙂 kahit payroll ATM po 🙂
hope your application went well 🙂
Hi!
Sa mga nagtatanong kung puede gamitin ang payroll account, puede po cya. Kasi ung hipag ng friend ko who went to korea last april used her payroll account for the bank certificate and nakalagay parin dun “savings acccount”. Ganun din ung ginawa ng friend ko ngaun, we’ll be appying for a visa on monday. Ung isa naman namin kasama opened an atm account (meaning walang passbook) sa BPI, and she was told that they also issue bank cert for that type of account.
my BPI account also is an ATM only type of savings (which I used when I applied visa for my last 2 visits in SK), lahat po ng klaseng account pwedeng issue-han ng certification 🙂 kahit payroll ATM po 🙂
hope your application went well 🙂
Hi,
Ask ko lng po kung maaprove po ba kame ng tourist visa ng husband ko kung ako lng po ang may work. I can submit Bank Cert, Bank Statement, ITR, COE. Hotel booking and ticket booking. First time nmen magtravel sa SK. If unemployed siya, anu pong mga requirements ang isa-submit nya? Meron kme marriage certificate nman.
no need to submit plane ticket and hotel voucher, they will not accept it.. you can tell the consulate officer that you will be the one to finance the travel of your husband.. you may also call the embassy to clarify things on what complementary requirements he should bring for the application of visa 🙂
as for you, if you are employed, you need COE, ITR and bank certificate 🙂
good luck!
Hi,
Ask ko lng po kung maaprove po ba kame ng tourist visa ng husband ko kung ako lng po ang may work. I can submit Bank Cert, Bank Statement, ITR, COE. Hotel booking and ticket booking. First time nmen magtravel sa SK. If unemployed siya, anu pong mga requirements ang isa-submit nya? Meron kme marriage certificate nman.
no need to submit plane ticket and hotel voucher, they will not accept it.. you can tell the consulate officer that you will be the one to finance the travel of your husband.. you may also call the embassy to clarify things on what complementary requirements he should bring for the application of visa 🙂
as for you, if you are employed, you need COE, ITR and bank certificate 🙂
good luck!
hi po. i need some advice. magaapply po ako ng tourist visa sa sk bcoz i have to attend a conference in jeju and busan. ung magsponsor ng trip ko ay ung organization na naginvite skin by which i am a volunteer staff. meaning walang sweldo. meron akong coe, bank cert, invitation letter from korean partners and credit card billing. also, i do some raket para mabuhay kaya iattach ko din sana ung dti cert ko pero wala ako itr. dun sa coe ko indicated naman na tax exempt ako bcoz i have no salary with them. pede na kaya un pumasa?
Keep your fingers crossed ;p
hi po. i need some advice. magaapply po ako ng tourist visa sa sk bcoz i have to attend a conference in jeju and busan. ung magsponsor ng trip ko ay ung organization na naginvite skin by which i am a volunteer staff. meaning walang sweldo. meron akong coe, bank cert, invitation letter from korean partners and credit card billing. also, i do some raket para mabuhay kaya iattach ko din sana ung dti cert ko pero wala ako itr. dun sa coe ko indicated naman na tax exempt ako bcoz i have no salary with them. pede na kaya un pumasa?
Keep your fingers crossed ;p
Hi!
21 na po ako at nagstart ng work nung January. Last July 26 po naging direct employee na po ako ng company. So it means in my COE will I will be getting on November, 4 months palang po ako sa work na yun. Tanong ko po, do I have to get a COE from my previous employer? Just to prove that I’ve been working since January?
And wala po akong ITR. Ano po yung magandang i-pass in replacement of it?
Kung sino man po mag aapply, maaapply po ako ng mga 1st week ng December. I’m from Angeles City^^ Sabay po tayo hehehe
you may call the embassy to clarify things and to know which document you may submit in replacement for your ITR 🙂
good luck!
Hi!
21 na po ako at nagstart ng work nung January. Last July 26 po naging direct employee na po ako ng company. So it means in my COE will I will be getting on November, 4 months palang po ako sa work na yun. Tanong ko po, do I have to get a COE from my previous employer? Just to prove that I’ve been working since January?
And wala po akong ITR. Ano po yung magandang i-pass in replacement of it?
Kung sino man po mag aapply, maaapply po ako ng mga 1st week ng December. I’m from Angeles City^^ Sabay po tayo hehehe
you may call the embassy to clarify things and to know which document you may submit in replacement for your ITR 🙂
good luck!
Hi. I just want to inquire if you know what the requirements of a single mother, her 17 year old son with Philippine passport and 5 -yr old son with US/Philippine Passport would be.
Thanks and I hope you can help me.
Hi. I just want to inquire if you know what the requirements of a single mother, her 17 year old son with Philippine passport and 5 -yr old son with US/Philippine Passport would be.
Thanks and I hope you can help me.
Hi!
We just got our visas yesterday. Thank god me and my friends were granted a mulitple entry visa valid for one year, this will be our second time to visit Korea. Kaya lang yung isa namin kasama na-deny ung visa nya, pero ung sa husband naman nya na-approve, pareho nilang first time mag-apply ng visa for korea. We submitted all the documents required by the embassy and I only have 35k on my bank account. Medyo may thrill at stress factor pa ung pagkuha namin ng visa kahapon. Dumating kami sa embassy ng around 3pm, nung tinawag ung number namin sabi ng konsul wait lang daw kami at tatawagin na lang nya ulit. Halos naubos na ung tao sa loob at kami na lang ang natira, tinawag ung number namin 5pm na as in pasara na ung office. Napansin din namin na maraming hindi nabigyan ng visa kahapon, yung isang girl na nakausap namin apat na beses na daw syang pabalik balik sa embassy pero ang sabi hindi pa daw nakokontak ung HR nya until yesterday ganun parin so pinapabalik na naman sya.
congrats! and enjoy your upcoming trip! 🙂
Hi!
We just got our visas yesterday. Thank god me and my friends were granted a mulitple entry visa valid for one year, this will be our second time to visit Korea. Kaya lang yung isa namin kasama na-deny ung visa nya, pero ung sa husband naman nya na-approve, pareho nilang first time mag-apply ng visa for korea. We submitted all the documents required by the embassy and I only have 35k on my bank account. Medyo may thrill at stress factor pa ung pagkuha namin ng visa kahapon. Dumating kami sa embassy ng around 3pm, nung tinawag ung number namin sabi ng konsul wait lang daw kami at tatawagin na lang nya ulit. Halos naubos na ung tao sa loob at kami na lang ang natira, tinawag ung number namin 5pm na as in pasara na ung office. Napansin din namin na maraming hindi nabigyan ng visa kahapon, yung isang girl na nakausap namin apat na beses na daw syang pabalik balik sa embassy pero ang sabi hindi pa daw nakokontak ung HR nya until yesterday ganun parin so pinapabalik na naman sya.
congrats! and enjoy your upcoming trip! 🙂
Hello po,
Yong ITR at form 2316 ay parehas lang? Medyo na-confuse kasi ako. If magka-ibang form yon, pwede bang i-submit yong 2316 form ko from last year instead of ITR?
Thanks po.
Jane
Hello po,
Yong ITR at form 2316 ay parehas lang? Medyo na-confuse kasi ako. If magka-ibang form yon, pwede bang i-submit yong 2316 form ko from last year instead of ITR?
Thanks po.
Jane
HI! i would like to apply for a tourist visa, but im a newly licensed physician, so im still unemployed thus no COE and ITR, is there any document I can use in replacement? Im already 26, can I use my parents bank certificate? or use a guarantor? pls help! thank you!
HI! i would like to apply for a tourist visa, but im a newly licensed physician, so im still unemployed thus no COE and ITR, is there any document I can use in replacement? Im already 26, can I use my parents bank certificate? or use a guarantor? pls help! thank you!
HI! im a newly licensed physician, so im still unemployed thus no COE, is there any document I can use in replacement? Im already 26yo can I use my parents bank certificate? or use a guarantor?
You can show them your PRC ID in lieu of other documents and you can explain the situation about your being “unemployed”. If you don’t have your own bank certificate, show proof of how you can fund your trip (like if your parents are funding it, use their bank certificate)
HI! im a newly licensed physician, so im still unemployed thus no COE, is there any document I can use in replacement? Im already 26yo can I use my parents bank certificate? or use a guarantor?
You can show them your PRC ID in lieu of other documents and you can explain the situation about your being “unemployed”. If you don’t have your own bank certificate, show proof of how you can fund your trip (like if your parents are funding it, use their bank certificate)
goodeve! ask lang po sana ako, kailangan ko pa po ba ng show money pag aaply ng korean visa??my sister po kasi ako nakapag-asawa ng korean, invite niya sana ako.. kaso last last month pag-invite niya ng brother nmin.. na deny.. ako po ba na babae eh hindi na daw kailangan ng show money kasi d daw sila mahigpit pag babae ang aaply.. help po!
thanks !
HI Jenx! More than the show money, kailangan mo ng trabaho or “ties” sa Pilipinas. Kasi marami ang nag-TNT or nagwo-work ng walang visa kaya medyo istrikto ang Embassy pagdating sa pagi-invite ng kapatid ng may asawang Korean.
Hi poh, Miss betchay.. pano po ba yan??? eh wala po akong trabaho sa ngayon.. jobless po ako.. tsaka ask lang po sana ako.. ano po ba yong sinasabi nila na “TIES”? pwede po ba humingi ng hALIMBAWA ng “ties” na yan?? paki-elaborate po naman.. thanks po talaga..
Then luck na lang siguro… kasi mas malaki binabase nila sa work mo (isang halimbawa ng “tie”) kesa sa pera na nasa bank. Pag sinabing “tie” yung bagay na nagli-link sa ‘yo sa home country. Kung single ka, walang job, at walang properties sa Pinas, ano ang pipigil sa ‘yo para hindi bumalik ng Pilipinas… parang ganun?
ang “ties” po ay “pagkatali”.. kailangan may maipakitang mga dokumento na siguradong magtatali sa iyo sa Pilipinas. Ito ang halimbawa ng mga ties:
1. Certificate of Employment – ibig sabihin may trabaho ka nababalikan sa Pilipinas
2. Income Tax Returm – nagpapakita ng iyong taunang sweldo na magsasabi na kaya mong mag-travel..
3. Bank Certificate – magpapakita ng gaano kalaki ang ipon mong pera, at gaano katagal na ang iyong account, upang masabi mayroon kang pangtustos sa nais mong gawing pag-travel.
4. Business permit/certificate – magapakita mayroon kang negosyo sa Pilipinas na iyong babalikan para maisip ng consulate officer na hindi mo gugustuhin mag-trabaho sa South Korea..
Madami pa pong pwedeng gawing ties bukod sa mga example na nabanggit..
goodeve! ask lang po sana ako, kailangan ko pa po ba ng show money pag aaply ng korean visa??my sister po kasi ako nakapag-asawa ng korean, invite niya sana ako.. kaso last last month pag-invite niya ng brother nmin.. na deny.. ako po ba na babae eh hindi na daw kailangan ng show money kasi d daw sila mahigpit pag babae ang aaply.. help po!
thanks !
HI Jenx! More than the show money, kailangan mo ng trabaho or “ties” sa Pilipinas. Kasi marami ang nag-TNT or nagwo-work ng walang visa kaya medyo istrikto ang Embassy pagdating sa pagi-invite ng kapatid ng may asawang Korean.
Hi poh, Miss betchay.. pano po ba yan??? eh wala po akong trabaho sa ngayon.. jobless po ako.. tsaka ask lang po sana ako.. ano po ba yong sinasabi nila na “TIES”? pwede po ba humingi ng hALIMBAWA ng “ties” na yan?? paki-elaborate po naman.. thanks po talaga..
Then luck na lang siguro… kasi mas malaki binabase nila sa work mo (isang halimbawa ng “tie”) kesa sa pera na nasa bank. Pag sinabing “tie” yung bagay na nagli-link sa ‘yo sa home country. Kung single ka, walang job, at walang properties sa Pinas, ano ang pipigil sa ‘yo para hindi bumalik ng Pilipinas… parang ganun?
ang “ties” po ay “pagkatali”.. kailangan may maipakitang mga dokumento na siguradong magtatali sa iyo sa Pilipinas. Ito ang halimbawa ng mga ties:
1. Certificate of Employment – ibig sabihin may trabaho ka nababalikan sa Pilipinas
2. Income Tax Returm – nagpapakita ng iyong taunang sweldo na magsasabi na kaya mong mag-travel..
3. Bank Certificate – magpapakita ng gaano kalaki ang ipon mong pera, at gaano katagal na ang iyong account, upang masabi mayroon kang pangtustos sa nais mong gawing pag-travel.
4. Business permit/certificate – magapakita mayroon kang negosyo sa Pilipinas na iyong babalikan para maisip ng consulate officer na hindi mo gugustuhin mag-trabaho sa South Korea..
Madami pa pong pwedeng gawing ties bukod sa mga example na nabanggit..
hi po… the embassy is requiring me to submit additional docs… ilang days po kaya ung processing pag ganon? pwede po ba makiusap sa kanila kc sa 25th ng oct na ung flight ko… tia
hi po… the embassy is requiring me to submit additional docs… ilang days po kaya ung processing pag ganon? pwede po ba makiusap sa kanila kc sa 25th ng oct na ung flight ko… tia
Hello po.any one knows po ba kung anu requirements ung need ko prepare?kc bale im planning na magtour sa korea pero d ko po alam ung mga requirements needed to prepare for the visa kc unemployed po ako wala rin akong bank certificate truth po kc nyan iiinvite lang ako ng korean friend ko to have tour sa korea for 1 or 2 weeks sagot nya lahat tickets accommodations foods meaning to say wala na q gagastusin problema ko lang po eh kung anong requirements dadalhin ko to have tourist visa..pls help me nmn po..
Thanks…
Student ka ba?
hindi po..single mom po ako and unemployed.
i live with my parents..and they are working only free-lancer. i already met my korean friend twice for 4 years kc he is very busy person.
can u please tell me what should i do? he said he is going to cover all of my expenses so that i have nothing to worry bout that but about getting visa thats what im worrying about
I HAVE NONE OF THIS
Short-term Visas (C-3) for Tourists: SINGLE ENTRY
– For short term visitors to Korea
– Visa Requirements:
–Employment Certificate or Business Registration issued by SEC or DTI.
–Personal Bank Certificate
–Individual ITR or Form 2316 Copy (the previous year).
PERO KUNG ETO PO:
– In case the applicant cannot submit one of the above mentioned requirements, he/she can submit additional documents such as Land Titles, vehicle registration, Country Club or Golf Membership , and Pension Certificates
WALA DIN PO AKO NYAN PERO UNG LAND TITLE, LAND TITLE PO NG HAUS NAMIN YAN PERO NAKAPANGALAN SA MOTHER KO
Bring proof of your ties to your home country or the country you are living in.
Family ties, work ties, financial ties…
For instance:
– copy of a letter from your employer for the embassy telling that you work there, with what role and how (contract, permanent etc) and e.g. the specific time you have been granted a holiday
– copy of your insurances (home, car, travel etc)
– copy of your rental contract of proof of house ownership (shows your permanent residence)
– details of your family or other relationships in your country that should indicate your willingness to return to your country: family, spouse, children etc
– bank statements from within the last 3 months (showing you have income and funds to finance your travel)
– statements of any bigger loans (huge student loans, house loans etc)
Of those, proof of employment is the best, with some form of contract showing that you have a house, a car etc.
does it mean can i use as proof nalng as ties ung birthcertificate ng daughter ko? will that work as ties?
The best thing you can do is to try, since you don’t have personal documents. You should also ask your friend to send you a letter of support/guarantee with his documents. The Korean Embassy is quite strict with its required documents, and there are a lot of cases when they don’t even accept an application without the documents on their list.
Hello po.any one knows po ba kung anu requirements ung need ko prepare?kc bale im planning na magtour sa korea pero d ko po alam ung mga requirements needed to prepare for the visa kc unemployed po ako wala rin akong bank certificate truth po kc nyan iiinvite lang ako ng korean friend ko to have tour sa korea for 1 or 2 weeks sagot nya lahat tickets accommodations foods meaning to say wala na q gagastusin problema ko lang po eh kung anong requirements dadalhin ko to have tourist visa..pls help me nmn po..
Thanks…
Student ka ba?
hindi po..single mom po ako and unemployed.
i live with my parents..and they are working only free-lancer. i already met my korean friend twice for 4 years kc he is very busy person.
can u please tell me what should i do? he said he is going to cover all of my expenses so that i have nothing to worry bout that but about getting visa thats what im worrying about
I HAVE NONE OF THIS
Short-term Visas (C-3) for Tourists: SINGLE ENTRY
– For short term visitors to Korea
– Visa Requirements:
–Employment Certificate or Business Registration issued by SEC or DTI.
–Personal Bank Certificate
–Individual ITR or Form 2316 Copy (the previous year).
PERO KUNG ETO PO:
– In case the applicant cannot submit one of the above mentioned requirements, he/she can submit additional documents such as Land Titles, vehicle registration, Country Club or Golf Membership , and Pension Certificates
WALA DIN PO AKO NYAN PERO UNG LAND TITLE, LAND TITLE PO NG HAUS NAMIN YAN PERO NAKAPANGALAN SA MOTHER KO
Bring proof of your ties to your home country or the country you are living in.
Family ties, work ties, financial ties…
For instance:
– copy of a letter from your employer for the embassy telling that you work there, with what role and how (contract, permanent etc) and e.g. the specific time you have been granted a holiday
– copy of your insurances (home, car, travel etc)
– copy of your rental contract of proof of house ownership (shows your permanent residence)
– details of your family or other relationships in your country that should indicate your willingness to return to your country: family, spouse, children etc
– bank statements from within the last 3 months (showing you have income and funds to finance your travel)
– statements of any bigger loans (huge student loans, house loans etc)
Of those, proof of employment is the best, with some form of contract showing that you have a house, a car etc.
does it mean can i use as proof nalng as ties ung birthcertificate ng daughter ko? will that work as ties?
The best thing you can do is to try, since you don’t have personal documents. You should also ask your friend to send you a letter of support/guarantee with his documents. The Korean Embassy is quite strict with its required documents, and there are a lot of cases when they don’t even accept an application without the documents on their list.
hi ms betchay. i am just confused. will a green card holder (US immigrant) required to apply for a korean visa? thanks
hi ms betchay. i am just confused. will a green card holder (US immigrant) required to apply for a korean visa? thanks
S loob ng tatlong taon wla laman n 20,000 hkd ang bank book ko,nung nlaman ko na kailangan pla yun nanghiram aki ng pera s kaibgan ko para mailagay s bank account ko,wla po bang magiging problema sa pag apply ko ng visa?
Hello! I am a student here in the Philippines. I had stop schooling for two years. I want to study in Korea for long terms. What are the necessary documents or requirements to my purpose? My family is unwealthy, does it matter? thank you so much, I want to hear from you soon since schooling is approaching.
Hello! I am a student here in the Philippines. I had stop schooling for two years. I want to study in Korea for long terms. What are the necessary documents or requirements to my purpose? My family is unwealthy, does it matter? thank you so much, I want to hear from you soon since schooling is approaching.
hi! Ms. Betchay just wondering if the consul of korean embassy would grant my visa application since this will gonna be my first travel abroad hopefully! is it really necessary to have history of travel to other countries atleast in asia like singapore or hongkong and etc.?
hi, I don’t think it is necessary, what is more important is to show them your ties in the Philippines 🙂
I only had one travel (SG) when I applied for my first Korean visa in 2011 and I got granted 🙂
hi! Ms. Betchay just wondering if the consul of korean embassy would grant my visa application since this will gonna be my first travel abroad hopefully! is it really necessary to have history of travel to other countries atleast in asia like singapore or hongkong and etc.?
Hi! Ms. betchay just wondering if the consul of korean embassy would grant my visa application since this will gonna be my first travel abroad, hopefully. Is it really necessary to have history of travel to other countries atleast in asia like singapore or hongkong and etc?
What if If I’m not employed but my boyfriend is a korean who wants to invite me to korea. What will be the requirements?
What if If I’m not employed but my boyfriend is a korean who wants to invite me to korea. What will be the requirements?
thank you so much Lj James! how many months do they require for travelers before they can have their second tour in korea?..let’s say i wanted to go back there again after my first tour, do they have limitations?…are we allowed to go back there any time we want as long as we have a valid visa?..or is it true that they require 6 months before you can have your second visit?
thank you so much Lj James! how many months do they require for travelers before they can have their second tour in korea?..let’s say i wanted to go back there again after my first tour, do they have limitations?…are we allowed to go back there any time we want as long as we have a valid visa?..or is it true that they require 6 months before you can have your second visit?
when you get back to PH, you can immediately apply for another visa.. recently they just announced that those who have visited SK ones can be granted a YEAR visa validity, and those who have visited twice can have 3-year visa validity…
yung six months po eh para sa mga hindi na-grant ng visa.. they have to wait for another 6 months to re-apply.. 🙂
good luck po!
all these information you gave are very much helpful..thank you for paying much time to answer all my queries…God bless!
Hi Ms. Betchay! I’m a student here in Philippines and I have a Korean classmate who is also studying here, niyayaya niya ako next March after ng gradution namin na pumunta sa Korea.. Sa Busan kung saan siya nkatira. Sagot niya na ung home stay and ung foods. Ang problema ko lang sa requirements, yung Parents Employment Certificate kasi retired na po ung papa ko sa pgging soldier last 2010 bali nagppension na lang siya and yung mama ko kakaretired lng din this october 2013 civilian employee si mama. Pwede pa ba sila kumuhang employment certificate?:( Or may alternative pong requirements para doon? Atska magkano po ang tinitignan nilang pera sa bank cert? Ayos lang po ba yung 300K+? Waiting for your response po. Need ko po help niyo.. Please. 🙁
sir,
with regards sa COE ng parents mo, maari kang tumawag sa embassy para maitanong kung ano ang alternative documents na kailangan mo..
much better na itanong mo na sa kanila to get first hand info from their staff..
good luck and God bless sa application!
Hi Ms. Betchay! I’m a student here in Philippines and I have a Korean classmate who is also studying here, niyayaya niya ako next March after ng gradution namin na pumunta sa Korea.. Sa Busan kung saan siya nkatira. Sagot niya na ung home stay and ung foods. Ang problema ko lang sa requirements, yung Parents Employment Certificate kasi retired na po ung papa ko sa pgging soldier last 2010 bali nagppension na lang siya and yung mama ko kakaretired lng din this october 2013 civilian employee si mama. Pwede pa ba sila kumuhang employment certificate?:( Or may alternative pong requirements para doon? Atska magkano po ang tinitignan nilang pera sa bank cert? Ayos lang po ba yung 300K+? Waiting for your response po. Need ko po help niyo.. Please. 🙁
sir,
with regards sa COE ng parents mo, maari kang tumawag sa embassy para maitanong kung ano ang alternative documents na kailangan mo..
much better na itanong mo na sa kanila to get first hand info from their staff..
good luck and God bless sa application!
Hello po. Just wanna ask po if magkano po magagastos para po sa tourist visa? Kasi yung friend ko po sa Korea nagprocess ng visa ko, at totoo po ba na 900,000 won po ba ang magagastos para sa tourist visa lang po at for 21 days lang po yun? Hindi p po daw kasama plane ticket dun sabi po ng friend ko. Invited po kasi ako ng Korean friend ko. Nagtataka lang po kasi ako. Yung relatives ko po nanggaling na dun at sabi nila 37k lang daw po nagastos nila, per person, plane ticket and tourist visa na daw po yun. Gusto ko po kasi malaman dahil hindi rin po alam ng Korean friend ko kung magkano po talaga ang tamang presyo sa pag-process ng visa. Maraming salamat po.
Wala pong bayad ang tourist visa kung 59 days or less. Ang 60 days visa ay may bayad pero kung tourist ka, mas mainam mag-apply ng 59 days or less.
Madali lang po mag-process ng visa, kailangan lang kumpletuhin ang mga dokumento. Pumunta sa Embassy at ipasa ang application. Bibigyan kayo ng number kung kailan babalikan ang passport. Pagkuha ng passport, dun malalaman kung may visa or denied. Good luck po sa inyo.
Hello po. Just wanna ask po if magkano po magagastos para po sa tourist visa? Kasi yung friend ko po sa Korea nagprocess ng visa ko, at totoo po ba na 900,000 won po ba ang magagastos para sa tourist visa lang po at for 21 days lang po yun? Hindi p po daw kasama plane ticket dun sabi po ng friend ko. Invited po kasi ako ng Korean friend ko. Nagtataka lang po kasi ako. Yung relatives ko po nanggaling na dun at sabi nila 37k lang daw po nagastos nila, per person, plane ticket and tourist visa na daw po yun. Gusto ko po kasi malaman dahil hindi rin po alam ng Korean friend ko kung magkano po talaga ang tamang presyo sa pag-process ng visa. Maraming salamat po.
Wala pong bayad ang tourist visa kung 59 days or less. Ang 60 days visa ay may bayad pero kung tourist ka, mas mainam mag-apply ng 59 days or less.
Madali lang po mag-process ng visa, kailangan lang kumpletuhin ang mga dokumento. Pumunta sa Embassy at ipasa ang application. Bibigyan kayo ng number kung kailan babalikan ang passport. Pagkuha ng passport, dun malalaman kung may visa or denied. Good luck po sa inyo.
Hello!
Ask ko lang po sana, direct hire po kasi ako ng isang company sa Korea, bigyan nila ako ng D-9 Visa, kelangan ba ng POEA clearance?
Thanks po marami! Super urgent po!
Yes. Hindi ka palalabasin ng Immigration sa Pilipinas kung wala.
Hello!
Ask ko lang po sana, direct hire po kasi ako ng isang company sa Korea, bigyan nila ako ng D-9 Visa, kelangan ba ng POEA clearance?
Thanks po marami! Super urgent po!
ma’am
nasa korea po ung tita ko kung bibigyan ba niya ako ng invitation para maka punta dun pwede po ba ako magwork sa korea kahit dna mag exam ng eps?
Hi Dhevine! Makakapagtrabaho ka, pero ilegal. Kasi may proseso ang pagtatrabaho sa Korea at mas makakabuti na sundin natin ito. Kung papadalhan ka ng invitation ng tita mo at maka-grant ka ng visa, good lang yun para makapag-tour sa Korea. Hindi pwede gamitin sa pagtatrabaho.
ma’am
nasa korea po ung tita ko kung bibigyan ba niya ako ng invitation para maka punta dun pwede po ba ako magwork sa korea kahit dna mag exam ng eps?
Hi Dhevine! Makakapagtrabaho ka, pero ilegal. Kasi may proseso ang pagtatrabaho sa Korea at mas makakabuti na sundin natin ito. Kung papadalhan ka ng invitation ng tita mo at maka-grant ka ng visa, good lang yun para makapag-tour sa Korea. Hindi pwede gamitin sa pagtatrabaho.
Hi Ms. Bechay,
im Marie need some advice lang po, gusto po sana namin mag tourist sa korea this coming vacation as gift sa mga anak ko na sabay sabay gagraduate this coming march, 5years old prep, 15years old high school, and 19yrs old diploma course in monark foundation. at ako po student sa ngaun in OPEN UNIVERSITY in PUP at the same time real estate seller for one year, commission basis lang po ako walang monthly salary pero may mga voucher po as commission, pero marami narin po ako naka pending na commission for collection, pwede po nila ako bigyan ng employment cert. yung ITR po wala pa ako mapoprovide kc bago palang ako may mga tax po ako binabayaran pero pang next year pa po yun magaappear,. yung husband ko po nsa korea as EPS po, sabi po nla wag ko na raw banggitin kc negative daw po pag EPS worker, may friend sya dun willing namn mag invite samin kaya lang po ang tagal nya isend yung invitation letter, ok lang po ba if kahit wala yung invitation letter or malaking points yung letter kung sakali? gusto ko napo sana magapply ngaun hanggat may ipoprovide kami na mga school certificate…ano po kaya ang magandang gawin.. yung 120K po ba para sa aming apat ng mga anak ko ay pwede na as show money, may tutuluyan naman po kami dun kung sakali.. please advise po gusto ko po gift sa mga anak ko para sa graduation nila..
maraming salamat po…
Hi Ms. Bechay,
im Marie need some advice lang po, gusto po sana namin mag tourist sa korea this coming vacation as gift sa mga anak ko na sabay sabay gagraduate this coming march, 5years old prep, 15years old high school, and 19yrs old diploma course in monark foundation. at ako po student sa ngaun in OPEN UNIVERSITY in PUP at the same time real estate seller for one year, commission basis lang po ako walang monthly salary pero may mga voucher po as commission, pero marami narin po ako naka pending na commission for collection, pwede po nila ako bigyan ng employment cert. yung ITR po wala pa ako mapoprovide kc bago palang ako may mga tax po ako binabayaran pero pang next year pa po yun magaappear,. yung husband ko po nsa korea as EPS po, sabi po nla wag ko na raw banggitin kc negative daw po pag EPS worker, may friend sya dun willing namn mag invite samin kaya lang po ang tagal nya isend yung invitation letter, ok lang po ba if kahit wala yung invitation letter or malaking points yung letter kung sakali? gusto ko napo sana magapply ngaun hanggat may ipoprovide kami na mga school certificate…ano po kaya ang magandang gawin.. yung 120K po ba para sa aming apat ng mga anak ko ay pwede na as show money, may tutuluyan naman po kami dun kung sakali.. please advise po gusto ko po gift sa mga anak ko para sa graduation nila..
maraming salamat po…
HI Marie! Hindi nga daw binibigyan ng tourist visa ang family ng EPS workers, ayon na rin sa mga may experience. Pwede kayong mag-apply ng walang invitation letter from a Korean. Kung may advantage yun or wala ay depende sa dokumento na ipapakita mo. Minsan kahit may invitation ay hindi rin nabibigyan ng visa, at meron din na walang invitation na nakakakuha ng visa. Mas malaking puntos talaga na maipakita mo ang kakayahan mo na suportahan ang pagbisita ninyo at kabuhayan sa Pilipinas. Yung show money, hindi naman kailangan. Meron iba 25,000 pesos ang pera pero nakakakuha ng visa at meron din na mahigit 300,000 pesos ang pera sa bangko pero hindi nabibigyan ng visa. Depende talaga.
thanks ms. Bechay thanks po sa response, ask ko na rin po if nag fill up ako ng form since may marital status info pag nilagay ko po ba yung name ni husband dun masesearch po ba na EPS worker yung husband ko?
hi ma’am, lahat po ng nakalagay sa form ay maari nilang gamitin as reference for background check..
in my experience, tumatawag talaga sila sa office at chine-check ang TIN sa BIR records.. 🙂
thanks LJ, yung form po kc sa marital status is name ng husband ko, contact number, nationality and date of birth…possible ba na icheck din nila yung husband ko at ma kita na EPS worker cya? yung ITR, BANK cert and Employment cert ok lang po na check..naiisip ko po if pati yung sa husband ko ichecheck nila, at nacheck nila yung name ng husband ko na EPS, negative na po..
Hi marie hows ur application? Nkakuha kb ng visa we have same situation eh
let me know if you need some help if you come 2 america thanks mike
Hi Ms. Bechay,
im Marie need some advice lang po, gusto po sana namin mag tourist sa korea this coming vacation as gift sa mga anak ko na sabay sabay gagraduate this coming march, 5years old prep, 15years old high school, and 19yrs old diploma course in monark foundation. at ako po student sa ngaun in OPEN UNIVERSITY in PUP at the same time real estate seller for one year, commission basis lang po ako walang monthly salary pero may mga voucher po as commission, pero marami narin po ako naka pending na commission for collection, pwede po nila ako bigyan ng employment cert. yung ITR po wala pa ako mapoprovide kc bago palang ako may mga tax po ako binabayaran pero pang next year pa po yun magaappear,. yung husband ko po nsa korea as EPS po, sabi po nla wag ko na raw banggitin kc negative daw po pag EPS worker, may friend sya dun willing namn mag invite samin kaya lang po ang tagal nya isend yung invitation letter, ok lang po ba if kahit wala yung invitation letter or malaking points yung letter kung sakali? gusto ko napo sana magapply ngaun hanggat may ipoprovide kami na mga school certificate…ano po kaya ang magandang gawin.. yung 120K po ba para sa aming apat ng mga anak ko ay pwede na as show money, may tutuluyan naman po kami dun kung sakali.. please advise po gusto ko po gift sa mga anak ko para sa graduation nila..
maraming salamat po…
gud evening..just wanna ask what are the requirements do i need to pass for my son to have a visa??he’s only one year old..i’m planning to bring him with me when i go on vacation there next year..do i need to provide 2 sets of my documents and attach it to his application form?????is there any other requirements that i need to provide for him besides the ones stated here on your blog????tankz!!deeplyappreciate your work
He will be your dependent and you don’t need to 2 sets of documents. In the application form, there is a part where you can write his name as a dependent traveling with you.
Hi po. Ano po magandang sabihin kasi plano ko mag stay sa korea for 3months. Ang reason eh ininvite ako ng manager ko na maglaro sa team nila which is a dota team (pc game) for tournaments in korea (hindi sya work) esports po sya like electronic sports, at sagot nila lahat ng expense ko.
Galing po akong embassy kanina at pinakita ko sa kanila lahat ng dala ko passport, passport copy, application form, copy of passport korean friend, letter of invitation, bank of certificate nila.
Hindi po nila tinanggap yung mga dala ko at sabi icheck ko daw maigi yung mga requirements. Binigyan nila ako ng list ng c4 requirements pero sa tingin ko hindi naman yun yung ipupunta ko dun kasi hindi naman ako mag wowork dun at ang hanap sa c4 ay,
1. Application Form
2. 1 piece of Passport size colored picture
3. Original Passport (should be valid for more than 6months)
4. Photocopy of Passport Bio-page (page 2)
5. Invitation Letter
6. Employment Contract (for Entertainers)
Condition of the Game (for Athletes)
7. Recommendation Letter issued by the head of the relevant central government agency in Korea
– for Entertainers: Korea Media Rating Board
– for Athletes: Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism.
Wala po kasi akong work or any work experience so wala ako nung COE, ITR, or Bank Certificate at hindi po ako student kasi nag stop po ako 1 year na. Yung sponsor ko ang mag pprovide ng lahat including travel fee, bahay, gastos, lahat ng gastos sa loob ng 3months na stay ko sa korea. Passport, passport copy, application form, copy of passport korean friend, letter of invitation, bank of certificate nila. Ano po ba mga kailangang dalhin na documents?
i suggest you call the embassy.. baka hindi masyado naintindihan ng guard ang purpose of travel mo..
hello po mag aaply po ako..kasi my sister invite me po.ang kaso wala po akong itr kasi working student po ako.oano po yun???thnaks po
hello po mag aaply po ako..kasi my sister invite me po.ang kaso wala po akong itr kasi working student po ako.oano po yun???thnaks po
Hi Miss Betchay,
Kung senior citizen pwede na bang i-submit yung land titles, statement of account ng credit card, statement of account ng bills and bank deposit certificate.
Yes. Mas madali nga ata makakuha ng visa kung senior citizen.
Hi Miss Betchay,
Kung senior citizen pwede na bang i-submit yung land titles, statement of account ng credit card, statement of account ng bills and bank deposit certificate.
Hi Ms. Betchay! I’m a student here in Philippines and I have a Korean classmate who is also studying here, niyayaya niya ako next March after ng gradution namin na pumunta sa Korea.. Sa Busan kung saan siya nkatira. Sagot niya na ung home stay and ung foods. Ang problema ko lang sa requirements, yung Parents Employment Certificate kasi retired na po ung papa ko sa pgging soldier last 2010 bali nagppension na lang siya and yung mama ko kakaretired lng din this october 2013 civilian employee si mama. Pwede pa ba sila kumuhang employment certificate? 🙁 Or may alternative pong requirements para doon? Atska magkano po ang tinitignan nilang pera sa bank cert? Ayos lang po ba yung 300K+? Waiting for your response po. Need ko po help niyo.. 🙁
Hi po Ms.Betchay,itatanong ko lang po sana kung papaano makakapunta ung kapatid ko sa korea na pwede po kaming magsabay kung uuwi ako ng pinas?kahit po ung tatay ko ay iiwanan ko muna sa korea para masundo ung kapatid ko,takot po kasi syang magisang pumunta ng korea, andito din po kasi sa korea ang tatay ko,citizen po pala ako dito sa korea.Thanks po in advance
Hi po Ms.Betchay,itatanong ko lang po sana kung papaano makakapunta ung kapatid ko sa korea na pwede po kaming magsabay kung uuwi ako ng pinas?kahit po ung tatay ko ay iiwanan ko muna sa korea para masundo ung kapatid ko,takot po kasi syang magisang pumunta ng korea, andito din po kasi sa korea ang tatay ko,citizen po pala ako dito sa korea.Thanks po in advance
hi po maam betchay, ask ko lang po. OFW po ako dito sa singapore anu po sng need na requirement namin dito to visit korea. Im planning po to visit korea next year nov. normally po mga kelan po ang dapat mag apply ng visa?
maraming salamat po/,
hi po maam betchay, ask ko lang po. OFW po ako dito sa singapore anu po sng need na requirement namin dito to visit korea. Im planning po to visit korea next year nov. normally po mga kelan po ang dapat mag apply ng visa?
maraming salamat po/,
Good afternoon po, plano ko po mag stay sa S.Korea for 2-3 weeks. Ask ko lng po kung kasya po ang 5k a week na pocket money for food and transportation? 16yrs old po ako and mag travel ako alone. Sana po matulungan nyu ako. salamat po. 🙂
5K for food and transpo per week is OK.. pero wala pa dyan ang accommodation.. plus your pocket money for tours..
i suggest you make an itinerary then you may write down the possible expenses according to your daily itinerary..
Good afternoon po, plano ko po mag stay sa S.Korea for 2-3 weeks. Ask ko lng po kung kasya po ang 5k a week na pocket money for food and transportation? 16yrs old po ako and mag travel ako alone. Sana po matulungan nyu ako. salamat po. 🙂
5K for food and transpo per week is OK.. pero wala pa dyan ang accommodation.. plus your pocket money for tours..
i suggest you make an itinerary then you may write down the possible expenses according to your daily itinerary..
Hi Ms. Betchay, naka punta na po ako ng Jeju this January 2013 lang po, gus2 po namin pumunta ng SK this time, ang problima ko po wala ako job pero member po ako ng networking business at nag bibigay po sila ng Cert.na member po ako. Isama ko nrin po ba un sa documents? Pero i traveled a lot maybe 3-4x a year po around Asia mostly nagtatagal po ako sa Singapore kac po my Bf ako foreigner na nag work sa SG sya po nag provide everything sa financial ko. Anu po dapat kung gawin? my land title po ako na naka pangalan sa akin, kailangan po ba na gumawa ng letter ung bf ko to say sya ang mag provide my expenses sa byahe namin? Balak ko po kac mag apply this week kac aalis po ako pa Sg this 1st week ng Dec. I need your advice po anu dapat kung gawin. Maraming Salamat po.
Hi Ms. Betchay, naka punta na po ako ng Jeju this January 2013 lang po, gus2 po namin pumunta ng SK this time, ang problima ko po wala ako job pero member po ako ng networking business at nag bibigay po sila ng Cert.na member po ako. Isama ko nrin po ba un sa documents? Pero i traveled a lot maybe 3-4x a year po around Asia mostly nagtatagal po ako sa Singapore kac po my Bf ako foreigner na nag work sa SG sya po nag provide everything sa financial ko. Anu po dapat kung gawin? my land title po ako na naka pangalan sa akin, kailangan po ba na gumawa ng letter ung bf ko to say sya ang mag provide my expenses sa byahe namin? Balak ko po kac mag apply this week kac aalis po ako pa Sg this 1st week ng Dec. I need your advice po anu dapat kung gawin. Maraming Salamat po.
Good day. I’m only 17 years old (18 on January 2014) and I really want to go to Korea for a tour. Would it be hard for me to get a visa? Also planning to look for a school there. Thanks. Hope to get some answers. God bless :))
Ms Betchay, Bukas na po flight ko to Korea, may alam po ba kayo na pwede upahan na house or aprtment. Ako po ay mag work sa Suha-dong, Jung-hu, Seoul. So sana ay yung accessible at siempre reasonable ang price.
Salamat po
Hi Archie! Do you mean Jung-gu? Nasa gitna ng Seoul at maraming guesthouse diyan. Pwede siguro stay ka muna sa guesthouse tapos hanap ka ng malilipatan na one-room. Apartment sa area na yan eh hindi masyadong marami at gagastos ka ng approximately 200,000 USD for deposit.
Search ako guesthouse later at post ko rito or send ko sa email mo.
Ms Betchay, Bukas na po flight ko to Korea, may alam po ba kayo na pwede upahan na house or aprtment. Ako po ay mag work sa Suha-dong, Jung-hu, Seoul. So sana ay yung accessible at siempre reasonable ang price.
Salamat po
hi miss betchay,
i just read this ton of inquiries regarding visit to SK, honestly, am a die hard kdrama fanatic. visiting Seoul is on the top of my bucket list (kase di ko pa naiisip kung ano iba pa…) i really want to visit jeju island, or walk through the places where my idol K actors/actresses filmed… mag selfie habang namamasyal sa myeondong, namsan, etc. maka witness ng cherry blossoms in bloom, ma experience ang snow kung keri ng aking taba ang lamig… he he… matikman ang food, ang kultura, trying hard me maka intindi ng korean language,,,self taught lang at wala pa talagang alam! for the past 5 years i never been to theaters na, kase nakatutuk na ako sa kdrama mapa movie, or tv show. me nakita kasi ako na promo fare from air asia, and i plan to realize this dream by going to seoul next year 2014. namimili ako whether to go on august (20-26 – sasamantalahin ko ang ninoy day, heroes day, eidl fitr day etc.) or sa december 26- jan 2, 2015 (my bday). ang promo fare kase is from may 2014-january 2015. give ka naman ng suggestions, for a solo visitor like me. kung saan okay, kung saan cheapest mag stay. though i will consider seoul backpackers hotel. and all other suggestions you and other pinoy friends who have experienced traveling to korea na. hope to hear from you soon! do u have an fb account? Gomawo!!!
December is too cold! Okay lang ang ang last week ng August kasi patapos na vacation season sa Korea pero kung type mong mag-Jeju that time, mas mahal ang hotels at airfare. The best time to visit Korea is the last week of October para colorful ;p
hi ms. Betchay, May mga concern po ako regarding visa application Please Notice! 🙂 thank you <3 galing po ako south korea last may 9-30, 2013 as tourist Kase po binisita ko po korean-american ko na bf. Nag apply po ako ulit ng visa sept 23 this year din pero denied yung application ko. Then nagpakasal po kame last week sa HK. Pwede napo kaya ako mag apply ulit ng visa kahit wala pa 6 months since yung next visa na i-apply ko po is F 3. Yung visa status po kase ng husband ko is F-4 or visa for ethnic koreans who USED to have a korean citizenship. Please advise Ms. Betchay! Thank you so much!
hi ms. Betchay, May mga concern po ako regarding visa application Please Notice! 🙂 thank you <3 galing po ako south korea last may 9-30, 2013 as tourist Kase po binisita ko po korean-american ko na bf. Nag apply po ako ulit ng visa sept 23 this year din pero denied yung application ko. Then nagpakasal po kame last week sa HK. Pwede napo kaya ako mag apply ulit ng visa kahit wala pa 6 months since yung next visa na i-apply ko po is F 3. Yung visa status po kase ng husband ko is F-4 or visa for ethnic koreans who USED to have a korean citizenship. Please advise Ms. Betchay! Thank you so much!
Gudevening po Ms.betchay tanong ko lang po kung papaano ko po maisasabay ang aking kapatid papuntang korea kung uuwi po aq at iinvite ko po xa korean citizen na po ako kaso ndi ko po alam kung panu ko xa maisasabay takot kasi syang magbyahe magisa.Salamat po
Hi Hanna! Kailangan mong i-prepare ang mga documents para sa kapatid mo.
https://old.buhaykorea.com/2013/01/13/tourist-visa-requirement-for-the-sister-or-brother-of-a-filipino-married-to-a-korean/
Kahit na Korean citizen ka na, kailangan pa rin ang mga documents na nasa itaas. Pag nakumpleto mo na, samahan mo siya sa pagkuha ng visa. Tatlong araw lang naman ang proseso.
Gudevening po Ms.betchay tanong ko lang po kung papaano ko po maisasabay ang aking kapatid papuntang korea kung uuwi po aq at iinvite ko po xa korean citizen na po ako kaso ndi ko po alam kung panu ko xa maisasabay takot kasi syang magbyahe magisa.Salamat po
Hi Hanna! Kailangan mong i-prepare ang mga documents para sa kapatid mo.
https://old.buhaykorea.com/2013/01/13/tourist-visa-requirement-for-the-sister-or-brother-of-a-filipino-married-to-a-korean/
Kahit na Korean citizen ka na, kailangan pa rin ang mga documents na nasa itaas. Pag nakumpleto mo na, samahan mo siya sa pagkuha ng visa. Tatlong araw lang naman ang proseso.
Hello Ms Betch, My ask lang po ako, plan kasi namin ng husband ko na mag tour sa S.Korea Which is full time house wife lang ako pero ang asawa ko emplyed siya. Wala bang problema sa pag apply ng visa kung saka-sakali? Ano ba yung magiging requirements ko aside from the requirements of my husband. Mabibigyan ba kami ng visa kahit full time housewife lang ako? tingin po? please response ASAP! kamshabanida!
Hi Ja! Maraming full time housewives ang nabigyan ng visa. You can use your husband’s document, or dependent ka ng husband mo sa visa application. Don’t worry much.
Hi Betchay.
Ask ko ng po sana pg na denied po b my tatak b passport? travel agency po kc kami ng.apply. nkalagay s passport recieve lng from korean embassy??
possible po b n hindi pinasa docs namin?thank u po s response
Yes, pag nadeny may tatak gaya ng “documents received on“. Sayang naman yung binayad ninyo sa agency.
Hi Betchay.
Ask ko ng po sana pg na denied po b my tatak b passport? travel agency po kc kami ng.apply. nkalagay s passport recieve lng from korean embassy??
possible po b n hindi pinasa docs namin?thank u po s response
hi CHEL 🙂 naipasa un nila at naiapply ka. ” Documents received” na nakalagay sa page ng passport mo means ” DENIED” then may nakastaple din na piece of paper may check ung reason why u was DENIED 🙂 wait another 6 months and applied again 🙂 and study the reason why u denied so next time, ma secure mo ung dapat ipasa na requirements next time pag apply mo 🙂 ..tyaga lang.
Yes, pag nadeny may tatak gaya ng “documents received on“. Sayang naman yung binayad ninyo sa agency.
hello Ms. Betchay 🙂
Inquire ko lang po for more info. my cousin po was married to an american citizen last 2008 pa.pero dito pa po sya sa Philippines until now at since married date po hindi pa nya pinalitan passport nya. So this time po balak na nya magpalit sa US EMBASSY dito sa Pinas.ung hubby po nya kc was deployed po sa Iraq as a reserved US Army po kaya di pa sya makuha kuha dito.
They plan po to go Korea next year.incase po ba na gamit na nya apelyido ng american citizen sa passport nya, ok na po ba na gamitin nya lahat ng papers ng hubby nya sa pag apply ng tourist visa to Korea? may mga specific papers requirements ba incase ganito ang case na hindi pa sya nakapunta ng US pero married na sya dito sa pinas sa US citizen? thank you and hope to hear from u 🙂
MARG
hello Ms. Betchay 🙂
Inquire ko lang po for more info. my cousin po was married to an american citizen last 2008 pa.pero dito pa po sya sa Philippines until now at since married date po hindi pa nya pinalitan passport nya. So this time po balak na nya magpalit sa US EMBASSY dito sa Pinas.ung hubby po nya kc was deployed po sa Iraq as a reserved US Army po kaya di pa sya makuha kuha dito.
They plan po to go Korea next year.incase po ba na gamit na nya apelyido ng american citizen sa passport nya, ok na po ba na gamitin nya lahat ng papers ng hubby nya sa pag apply ng tourist visa to Korea? may mga specific papers requirements ba incase ganito ang case na hindi pa sya nakapunta ng US pero married na sya dito sa pinas sa US citizen? thank you and hope to hear from u 🙂
MARG
Good day Mam Bechay,
As of now I’m a 1st year student here in DHVTSU in bacolor pampangga taking up BSED English major,I’m 31 years old and my husband Is working In Korea as a factory worker,
I’m very fond of Korean language and I want to study korean language in Korea,,Can you advice me
What should I do in applying a student visa,or is it advisable to tell that I want to study Korean language as a purpose of my tour there,I’m planing to there in March ,
I hope you could help me ,what documents I should bring ,tnx a lot, lastly it is my solely purpose of going there,to study korean language and to learn. Theis culture, after all I want to finish my study here,tnx again
hi mam betchay ng apply aq ng visa dito sa abudhabi malalaman ko ang result sa tuesday kinakabahan aq baka madeny aq kasi mg iisa lng aq mgtravel isa ba un sa reason pra d mkakuha ng visa kumpleto naman lahat ng documents q wla nga lng itr d2 wla kase tax
hi mam betchay ng apply aq ng visa dito sa abudhabi malalaman ko ang result sa tuesday kinakabahan aq baka madeny aq kasi mg iisa lng aq mgtravel isa ba un sa reason pra d mkakuha ng visa kumpleto naman lahat ng documents q wla nga lng itr d2 wla kase tax
Opo kumpleto po ng requirements kaso po lagi xang nadedeny kaya ung ibang pamilya q na lang po nakukuha..lagi po nila cnasabi na may kulang..ang iniicp q nmn po eh kambal q kz xa baka akala nila ginaya lang ng sis q ung pangalan q
hello mam betchay good evening po! ask ko lang po mam betchay kung ilang days po ba ang process ng visa pag invited po ng kapatid na naka pag asawa ng korean one month po ba or 7 days parin??? bago po malaman ang resulta ? antayin ko po ang reply nyo mam maraming salamat po!!!!
3 – 7 days pero usually 3 days lang
maraming salamat po mam betchay!!!!!!!!!!
hello mam betchay good evening po! ask ko lang po mam betchay kung ilang days po ba ang process ng visa pag invited po ng kapatid na naka pag asawa ng korean one month po ba or 7 days parin??? bago po malaman ang resulta ? antayin ko po ang reply nyo mam maraming salamat po!!!!
3 – 7 days pero usually 3 days lang
maraming salamat po mam betchay!!!!!!!!!!
Good day ms. Betchay,
I am an online tutor po sa mga korean students, I have been teaching for 5yrs na, Ngayon po may 9 students ako na sa isang town lang naka tira(Yangsan) then one of my student’s parent was inviting me to visit Yangsan all expense po nila.. Kya lang as I read the requirements neede wala man po ako halos dun, dhil self employed po ako wala po akong ITR at may bank account po ako pero hnd mo sya ganun kalaki..
Is there anyway po ba na makakuha po ako ng visa? Can they just send me invitation visa?? at kung pwede po iyon ano pa po ba ang requirements na kailangan ko? Maraming salamat po..
Hi Kit! The Korean Embassy is quite strict with the required documents for tourist visa. There is no such thing as invitation visa, but your student’s parent could send you an invitation and you submit that together with the other requirements. If you don’t have an ITR, you could present a land title or stock certificates. Or you could get from the BIR a certificate of exemption if you’re not required to pay taxes.
Hi po.
I really need your help. Me an my friend would like to visit Korea, He got a Masters Degree Scholarship from DOST where there is an allowance. I dont know what are the requirements because the student requirements stated is that the parent will support, but in his case, he will supoort himself, since he receives allowance.
Hope you can help us
Annyeong Haseyo Ms. Betchay!
My friends and I are planning to visit Seoul, soon. Yung iba po samin employed na, yung iba fresh graduate ngunit wala pang trabaho, while yung iba students pa. Anong visa po ba kukunin namin? Paano po ang processing? We plan to stay lang for a bit naman. Kumekpop po kasi. hehe.^^
Annyeong Haseyo Ms. Betchay!
My friends and I are planning to visit Seoul, soon. Yung iba po samin employed na, yung iba fresh graduate ngunit wala pang trabaho, while yung iba students pa. Anong visa po ba kukunin namin? Paano po ang processing? We plan to stay lang for a bit naman. Kumekpop po kasi. hehe.^^
Hi i was planning to visit my fiancé in South Korea working as a ElectricaL Engineer.He is a Swedish and im a Filipina so what if i dont have any business & i was employed last 2months ago i decide to resign because of a family matter.If i dont have a business & not employed what will be the my strong requirements that you can sauggest to me foe my easily approval in embassu
Hi ms betchay
ask lng po aq possible ba ma approve aq ng Visa, kht wla aq work, kaka endo q lng nung August 2013, but I work since 2010 up to 2013, my bf and I plan to visit and tour sa korea? but my problem is i am not currently employed but we both have 100k in our own account to provide our stay their? Do I still need to pass COE? but I only have is my previous CEO from my previous employer..is it ok?
Hi ms betchay
ask lng po aq possible ba ma approve aq ng Visa, kht wla aq work, kaka endo q lng nung August 2013, but I work since 2010 up to 2013, my bf and I plan to visit and tour sa korea? but my problem is i am not currently employed but we both have 100k in our own account to provide our stay their? Do I still need to pass COE? but I only have is my previous CEO from my previous employer..is it ok?
Merry Christmas Ms. Betchay! =)
i hope you can help me. RE: tourist visa (student-sa sis ko po) isa po sa nakalagay na requirement is yung ITR ng parents etc.. pero both po my parents are senior citizen and wala napong maibigay na ITR/Proof of income..ok lng ba na yung itr ko ang e-attach na docs kc ako din naman po talaga ang gagastos..hopefully by june2014 yung punta namin jan ( salamat sa Cebupac at nakabook ng promo:) )..
~~~ mejo na worry lng po sa dami nababasa na madami ang nade-deny, ultimate dream kc namin na makapunta jan (kdrama/kpop)…Kamsahamnida!
Merry Christmas Ms. Betchay! =)
i hope you can help me. RE: tourist visa (student-sa sis ko po) isa po sa nakalagay na requirement is yung ITR ng parents etc.. pero both po my parents are senior citizen and wala napong maibigay na ITR/Proof of income..ok lng ba na yung itr ko ang e-attach na docs kc ako din naman po talaga ang gagastos..hopefully by june2014 yung punta namin jan ( salamat sa Cebupac at nakabook ng promo:) )..
~~~ mejo na worry lng po sa dami nababasa na madami ang nade-deny, ultimate dream kc namin na makapunta jan (kdrama/kpop)…Kamsahamnida!
how about if just boyfriend invited you and has already 2 sons..and he has working of the government..but i dont have any emplyment requirement to present.but have an bank acount..i want to visit in korea with my son.. his 2years old.what kind of requirement do we need to provide?
My friend and i are planning to visit our korean friend. We already have an invitation from her. i have all the requirements with me. But the problem is i just renewed my passport last month. Will it be a ground for denial since it is not yet 6mos old though it is only a renewal? Thanks.
Nope. Your new passport would not in any way affect your chances of getting a visa. If you have used visas in your old passport, you may attach it with your application.
My friend and i are planning to visit our korean friend. We already have an invitation from her. i have all the requirements with me. But the problem is i just renewed my passport last month. Will it be a ground for denial since it is not yet 6mos old though it is only a renewal? Thanks.
Hi Ms. Betchay~! Happy Holidays~!
Im now here in Korea holding a C3-2 Visa po.. mageexpire po sya sa Jan. 25, 2013..my Korean bf wants to have it extended po.. pero cinoconsider ko din po na maghanap ng work.. Qualified po kaya ako na magchange from C3-2 to D-10 visa po?
Maraming Salamat Mam Betchay~!
Hi Gladys! The D-10 visa is not allowed on tourist visas, but you may want to ask the immigration directly. It’s like an interim visa for those who have worked (already with working visas) or studied in Korea and are looking for jobs.
Hi Ms. Betchay~! Happy Holidays~!
Im now here in Korea holding a C3-2 Visa po.. mageexpire po sya sa Jan. 25, 2013..my Korean bf wants to have it extended po.. pero cinoconsider ko din po na maghanap ng work.. Qualified po kaya ako na magchange from C3-2 to D-10 visa po?
Maraming Salamat Mam Betchay~!
hi ms.betchay!
tanong ko lang po pano po ba makakakuha ng tourist visa?? kasi balak ko po sanang mgtourist don ngayon 2014 ano ano po mga requirements? may friend po kasi ako don kya lang d nman nya ko mpapadalan ng invitation kya ngdecide na lang ako na kmuha ng tourist of visa. ano ano po ba mga kelangan?? sobrang gustong gusto ko na po mkapunta don. para mkita ko na at mpuntahan yung mga landmark don. thankyou po ms.betchay!
hello po, the requirements are listed above 🙂
you may also check the Korean Embassy website
helo po mgtour po sa seoul for 5 nyts only.need ko pa po ba ng visa.papabook pa lng po ako.may mga requirements pa po ba na kailangan.tnx
if you are a Philippine passport holder, a visa is required to enter South Korea 🙂
Hi! Just started working in Cheongju, S. Korea last Nov 2013 through an E-71 visa. I plan to invite my 16 year old cousing here for a visit. Checking for the visa requirements as a student, and seems that he may not be able to comply with the parent’s ITR and bank cert reqt. Both his parents are less than minimum wage earners. Can I provide my supporting documents instead such as maybe a letter of invitation from my company or my bank cert?
HI! Of course, you could attach your supporting documents to his application but the Embassy might still require his parents’ documents. It’s always better to prepared with more documents than needed.
Hi! Just started working in Cheongju, S. Korea last Nov 2013 through an E-71 visa. I plan to invite my 16 year old cousing here for a visit. Checking for the visa requirements as a student, and seems that he may not be able to comply with the parent’s ITR and bank cert reqt. Both his parents are less than minimum wage earners. Can I provide my supporting documents instead such as maybe a letter of invitation from my company or my bank cert?
Hello. I’m a student and at a same time working but I don’t have an ITR. Okay lang kaya na wala yun? And also, ano nakalagay sa Bank Certificate?
Nakalagay sa bank certificate mo amount ng money at kung kailan mo binuksan ang account mo. Since student ka naman, pwede mo gamitin documents ng parents mo.
Hello. I’m a student and at a same time working but I don’t have an ITR. Okay lang kaya na wala yun? And also, ano nakalagay sa Bank Certificate?
Hi po! I have a friend na Filipino citizen pero permanent resident na sa Faroe Islands. She’s asking kung pwede ba shang mag-apply for a Korean visa sa Pinas using her documents from Faroe Islands? The docs aren’t in english language, then the money in her bank cert will not be in peso.. Tatanggapin po kaya ung mga un sa embassy dito? Thanks!
Hi po! I have a friend na Filipino citizen pero permanent resident na sa Faroe Islands. She’s asking kung pwede ba shang mag-apply for a Korean visa sa Pinas using her documents from Faroe Islands? The docs aren’t in english language, then the money in her bank cert will not be in peso.. Tatanggapin po kaya ung mga un sa embassy dito? Thanks!
Hi po ask ko lng po if posible po bng mkblik ng korea ung frnd ko asawa po xia ng koreano nag stay po xia dun ng 5yrs den nagkproblema po xia sa family ng husband pinalayas po xia ng mga inlaws nia nag tnt po xia almost 1yr.nakapagtrabho hanggang sa d n nia nprenew ung visa nia nahuli po xia last 2012 ngayon po gus2 xia ulit pabalikin ng asawa nia po.kasal po cla dto at sa korea.posible po bang mkbalik p xia ulit sa korea???? At ano po b ang mga dapt nilang gawin???
Thanks po ng marami And God bless you more?
HI Miles! Kailangan siyang i-sponsor ng asawa niya for the foreign spouse visa.
pag na sponsoran n po ba xia wla ng magi2ng problema pagbalik niya sa korea???salamat po ng marami miss betchay!!!
GOd Bless po!
hi! im applying for visa with my husband and baby. since im a housewife, all my requirements is from my husband who is a businessman. my question is, if were all traveling together, do we need another 2 set of copies of requirements for me and my baby? like 3 sets of bank certificate, dti, business reg, itr, etc? or just the copy of my husband is enough since were traveling together. thanks! just making sure =)
Hi Pong! You’ll only need one set of documents and in the application, your husband has to list you as his dependent.
Hi! I just want to ask with regards to the korean tourist visa. Im planning to go there on May 25 with my son. Is it ok if I apply it as early as feb or march? Just in case ma approve ba kelan mag sstart un count nung 59 days? From date of issuance ba or from arrival sa korea? Mahal na kc pamasahe kpag mlapit na un flight date kya balak ko sana magpa book habang may promo pa. Any advice?
visa validity is 3 month, and length of stay is 59 days upon entry..
kung May 25 ang planned date of tour, first week of march would be the best time to apply 🙂 kahit 1 month before your travel date.. kasi 1 week lang naman ang processing..
but if you want to have a visa on an earlier date, make sure you application would not be more than 3 months from date of travel 🙂
hi maam betchay,
goodevening po. currently po akong nagwowork dto po sa Bahrain as a nanny.. teacher po ako sa pilipinas for 3 years sa private school.. graduate po ako ng Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Filipino pero ppo both elem and high school po ang nahawakan kona.. may ipon naman po ako kaso di po ganun kalaki,,gustoko po tlga makapunta ng korea for travelling and working at the same time po.. ang kaso po wala po akong kakilala dun as in wala.. pag magtourist visa po ba ako madali lang kaya akong makahanap ng work kasi may experience na ko as a teacher? thankyou po
hi maam betchay,
goodevening po. currently po akong nagwowork dto po sa Bahrain as a nanny.. teacher po ako sa pilipinas for 3 years sa private school.. graduate po ako ng Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Filipino pero ppo both elem and high school po ang nahawakan kona.. may ipon naman po ako kaso di po ganun kalaki,,gustoko po tlga makapunta ng korea for travelling and working at the same time po.. ang kaso po wala po akong kakilala dun as in wala.. pag magtourist visa po ba ako madali lang kaya akong makahanap ng work kasi may experience na ko as a teacher? thankyou po
Hi Ms. Betchay, mga 4 months na ako ngwwork d2 s Sokor at recently married pa lang gusto ko sana ppuntahin un wife ko kaya lang maiden name prin un nakalagay sa passport nya kasi dpa nag-eexpire un passport niya sa 2017 pa. Need nya ba mag-renew ng passport for visa application? or ok lang na gamitin nya un present passport nya kasi meron naman kami Marraige Contract/Certificate. Thanks.
Tanong ko lang po. Pano po pag nasa abroad ang parents? :S
Tanong ko lang po. Pano po pag nasa abroad ang parents? :S
Tanong ko lang po. Pano po pag nasa abroad ang parents? Same requirements lang po ba?
hi! is there any job hiring in korea? i really wanted to work in korea. actually i used to have an alien card before but it was 4 years ago. now that im an adult, i really wanna go back and find a job in korea. 🙂 please help me! thank you!
hi! is there any job hiring in korea? i really wanted to work in korea. actually i used to have an alien card before but it was 4 years ago. now that im an adult, i really wanna go back and find a job in korea. 🙂 please help me! thank you!
Hi. Me and my korean husband plan to ivite my sister here in korea. Is it possible? She is 20 yrs old and a 2nd yr student in college. She has all the requirements except one the Employment Certificate. Please give me advice. Thanks
Hi. Me and my korean husband plan to ivite my sister here in korea. Is it possible? She is 20 yrs old and a 2nd yr student in college. She has all the requirements except one the Employment Certificate. Please give me advice. Thanks
Hell0 poh. Ano poh bah dpat nkalagay s Bank Certificate? Plan poh kc nmin ng husband q i invite ung sister q d2 s korea. 2nd yr college po xa at wla pa pung trbho kaya wla pa poh xa nong Employment Cert. Pwd poh ba khit wla xa nun? Salamat poh s advice nyo.
Hi Ritchel! Kung student siya at walang trabaho, di kailangan i-present ang employment certificate. Pwede yung school registration niya. Yung bank certificate kukunin niya yun sa bank kung meron siyang account. Kung wala naman, pwede na kayo na lang ng asawa mo mag-provide ng financial documents.
Hell0 poh. Ano poh bah dpat nkalagay s Bank Certificate? Plan poh kc nmin ng husband q i invite ung sister q d2 s korea. 2nd yr college po xa at wla pa pung trbho kaya wla pa poh xa nong Employment Cert. Pwd poh ba khit wla xa nun? Salamat poh s advice nyo.
Hi Ritchel! Kung student siya at walang trabaho, di kailangan i-present ang employment certificate. Pwede yung school registration niya. Yung bank certificate kukunin niya yun sa bank kung meron siyang account. Kung wala naman, pwede na kayo na lang ng asawa mo mag-provide ng financial documents.
mahigpit b sila sa input format sa form? example yung date of birth should be day, month, and year..pero nailagay nung friend namin is month, day and year (Jan 01, 1984
mahigpit b sila sa input format sa form? example yung date of birth should be day, month, and year..pero nailagay nung friend namin is month, day and year (Jan 01, 1984
Hello poh
Thanks poh s reply. Tumawag poh sister q s embassy anu req nya mg apply ng visa. Yung nksagot poh hiningan poh xa ng employment cer ng mama or papa q. Pwe poh khit wala un? Yung financial documents lng isubmit ng sister q s embassy?
Hello poh
Thanks poh s reply. Tumawag poh sister q s embassy anu req nya mg apply ng visa. Yung nksagot poh hiningan poh xa ng employment cer ng mama or papa q. Pwe poh khit wala un? Yung financial documents lng isubmit ng sister q s embassy?
hello po!
may tanong lang po ako about sa visa requirements ng sister ko… eh student pa po kasi siya… ok lang po ba yung sa papa na lang namin po ang ipapass niya na bank certificate o bank certificate na lang po ng asawa(korean) ko?
yun lang po. Salamat
hello po!
may tanong lang po ako about sa visa requirements ng sister ko… eh student pa po kasi siya… ok lang po ba yung sa papa na lang namin po ang ipapass niya na bank certificate o bank certificate na lang po ng asawa(korean) ko?
yun lang po. Salamat
hello po!
may tanong lang po ako about sa tourist visa requirements ko po… eh student pa po kasi ako… ok lang po ba yung sa papa ko na lng ang ipapass na bank certificate niya o bank certificate na lang po ng korean brother-in-law ko?
yun lang po. Sana may marinig po akong sagot mula sa inyo. Salamat
Hi Rhea! Financial documents ng parents mo like bank certificate and employment certificate. Kung may business naman kayo, Mayor’s Permit at DTI. Good luck.
hello po!
may tanong lang po ako about sa tourist visa requirements ko po… eh student pa po kasi ako… ok lang po ba yung sa papa ko na lng ang ipapass na bank certificate niya o bank certificate na lang po ng korean brother-in-law ko?
yun lang po. Sana may marinig po akong sagot mula sa inyo. Salamat
Hi miss betchay, just want to ask something, coz my friends and i we’re planning to travel for about 6days in Sk next yr, we’re currently working here in riyadh, we’ll have 1month vacation nxt yr in the Philippines and we’re planning to go to SK for 6 days, can we immediately apply for tourist visa from korean embassy here in riyadh? And can we use that visa in the Philippines?
Thank you very much.
Hi miss betchay, just want to ask something, coz my friends and i we’re planning to travel for about 6days in Sk next yr, we’re currently working here in riyadh, we’ll have 1month vacation nxt yr in the Philippines and we’re planning to go to SK for 6 days, can we immediately apply for tourist visa from korean embassy here in riyadh? And can we use that visa in the Philippines?
Thank you very much.
ask ko lng po,posible po b n mkuha ko ang ate ko dto sa korea kht na half sister ko lng sya
Kung invite mo siya as sibling, dapat ma-establish ang relationship ninyo sa birth certificate.
Hi po… i just want to confirm.. if youre a british citizen, hindi na kailangan ng visa/documents to go sa south korea? you just have to show them your passport?.. Thank you.. 🙂
Yes, you don’t need a visa. Just make sure you know the address where you’re staying at.
Hi po. I am going to SK this coming May, kaso may problem po ako sa requirements ko. I’m a student po. But I’ve been in SK 2 years ago through the help of someone, pero I can’t ask help na kasi baka hindi na magwork or may mangyari pa sa kanya dahil under her name nya yun kung sakali.
here is my situation. walang ITR yung parents ko, kasi nagbabayad sila sa local government ng tax, hindi sa BIR. Ano yung pwedeng ipalit sa requirement na yun? or would it be better if yung docu ng sponsor, whom is my filipino friend, ko yung gamitin ko as requirements.
I also have a friend in korea, ok lang ba kung yung invitation letter plus yung photocopy ng passport na lang nya ang gamitin ko aside sa general requirements?
Thanks!
Hi po. I am going to SK this coming May, kaso may problem po ako sa requirements ko. I’m a student po. But I’ve been in SK 2 years ago through the help of someone, pero I can’t ask help na kasi baka hindi na magwork or may mangyari pa sa kanya dahil under her name nya yun kung sakali.
here is my situation. walang ITR yung parents ko, kasi nagbabayad sila sa local government ng tax, hindi sa BIR. Ano yung pwedeng ipalit sa requirement na yun? or would it be better if yung docu ng sponsor, whom is my filipino friend, ko yung gamitin ko as requirements.
I also have a friend in korea, ok lang ba kung yung invitation letter plus yung photocopy ng passport na lang nya ang gamitin ko aside sa general requirements?
Thanks!
hi madam, im Lubert anito acpal and worked ako 2004 to 2006 as musician and overstayed aq 2mo. and my red stamp 46-1 ung passport ko sbi immgration 5 yrs makkbalik pko my chance p po ba how? my amnesty po b s tulad ko marami ksi gusto kumuha sken syang nmn at gusto ko n mkabalik ulit…any options or idea po b kyu mam?
hi ask lang po ung husband ko nagwowork sya sa korea ngayon kinukuha ako ng boss nya para dun mgtrabaho sila ang mg aayos ng papers ko..tanong ko lng po wala po kung sila lahat ang mag aayos ng papers my interview pa po b?at posible po b na ma denie kpa kht sila na ang nag ayos?pls reply.thanks.
Hi Cam’s! Usually wala ng interview pag naibigay na ang visa issuance number mo, i-apply mo lang ng visa at makukuha mo na after a week. Yung possibility ng denial, lagi naman meron nun pero lagi ka dapat positibo ang pananaw ;p
elow po sa inyu.. ask ko lng po kung paano po aayusin ng amo ng asawa mo ung mga requirements mo pra makapag work po sa korea? anu po ang kanilang ginawa? gusto ko dn po sana dito mag work ang asawa ko sa korea eh..nag tatanong po sa akin ang amo kung paano nila makukuha ang asawa ko..pa share nmn po kung paano po ang ginawa sayo mam..salamat po.. God bless u always ^_^
Hi Michael! Depende sa klase ng trabaho na ina-aplayan. Meron mga special jobs na pwede sumailalim sa E-7 visa, pero kung trabaho sa factory at E-9 ang visa kailangan sa HRD Korea i-apply at ang mga kukunin na empleyado ay nasa database ng HRD Korea.
hi ask lang po ung husband ko nagwowork sya sa korea ngayon kinukuha ako ng boss nya para dun mgtrabaho sila ang mg aayos ng papers ko..tanong ko lng po wala po kung sila lahat ang mag aayos ng papers my interview pa po b?at posible po b na ma denie kpa kht sila na ang nag ayos?pls reply.thanks.
Ask ko lng balak ko kc sana iinvite ung kapatid ko dito sa korea ngaung may 20..asawa ko ay koreano kasal na kme..anu b klangang nyang documents para dun sa letter of invitation na ipapadala namin sa pilipinas para sa mga kapatid ko. Maraming salamat.
Ask ko lng balak ko kc sana iinvite ung kapatid ko dito sa korea ngaung may 20..asawa ko ay koreano kasal na kme..anu b klangang nyang documents para dun sa letter of invitation na ipapadala namin sa pilipinas para sa mga kapatid ko. Maraming salamat.
gud pm… just wanna ask po ulit ano pong diploma ung need nila if ever maghanap cla? highschool or college? college grad po ako kaso nawala po diploma ko.. ang meron lang po aq college certificate at high school diploma.. pls reply 🙂
kung employee ka na ngayon, hindi na kailangan ng diploma..
you have to submit the requirements necessary for an emplyee..
you may check their website for the list of requirements..
good luck and God bless sa application..
hi miss bechay, pwede po ba na friend lang ang magfurnish sakin ng invitation letter at guarantee letter? ako po ay ofw dito sa kl and may kakilala po kaming korean na pwede magprovide ng invitation letter. also kung may format po ba kayo ng guarantee letter kahit template lang? requirement po kasi siya dito sa korean embassy in kl. maraming salamat po.
Sure Maria. hanapin ko yung pinadala ko sa ate ko at updated ko comment na ‘to with a link 😀
hi miss bechay, pwede po ba na friend lang ang magfurnish sakin ng invitation letter at guarantee letter? ako po ay ofw dito sa kl and may kakilala po kaming korean na pwede magprovide ng invitation letter. also kung may format po ba kayo ng guarantee letter kahit template lang? requirement po kasi siya dito sa korean embassy in kl. maraming salamat po.
Sure Maria. hanapin ko yung pinadala ko sa ate ko at updated ko comment na ‘to with a link 😀
what is the difference between letter of invitation and letter of guarantee,panu b makuha nun dito sa korea,nkapagasawa ako ng koreano last year at planu nmen na iinvite ang mga kapatid ko at ang bestfriend ko dito sa korea..slamat sa tulong
hello betchay,PLZ help me po,bf ko po ay korean at gusto nya p ako isama sa korea for 1mnth lng, at dahil unemployed,wla pong itr and bank account sya ang gagastos all travel expenses,accom and food.anu po b mga requirement n dpat kung e-prepare dhil plan po sna namin umalis this april po….thank u so much and GODBLEss
Hi Dhenz! Kahit na bf mo sasagot sa lahat ng gastos, kailangan mo pa rin mag-submit ng documents mo. Pwede ka naman gumawa ng affidavit na wala kang ITR at COE kasi hindi ka employed. Or pwede mo gamitin mga financial documents like land title, stocks certificate na nasa pangalan mo.
paano po im not employed,no land title,no stocks.all i have is -application form,passport and invitation letter from him at ..dati po aq ofw a dubai from 2008-2011 at dna nkpagtrabaho uli.,my chance p b ako makakuha ng visa khit yn lng po maipakita kung documents?plzzz po,next next week npo ako mag aaply at sasamahan nya po ako magpass sa embasy nla..sna matulungan mu po ako!!thank u po!
Hi dhenz! Ang magagawa mo lang is subukan mag-apply, at kung may kulang sa dokumento mo hindi nila tatanggapin ang aplikasyon mo at sasabihin na punuin mo muna. Kung sabihin mo na wala kang trabaho kaya wala kang ITR at COE, baka sakali na tanggapin nila ang aplikasyon mo at hopefully ay bigyan ka nila ng visa.
thanks po Ms.betchay,susubukan ko po at sna nga bigyan nla ako ng visa!
one more question po,pwede po ba mging supporting document ang affidavit po proving n wla akong ITr at COE kahit wla din akong land title and stocks certificate? or dina kylangan?sorry kung makulit po…
pwede mo ring gawin yan para hindi na sila masyadong magtanong kung bakit wala kang ITR at COE
kung wala pong bank certificate pede po ba na ORCR ng sariling auto na na purchase? ko para po sa tourist visa? or they strictly need bank certificate ? saka panu naman po kung wala namn company freelanceer web designer na home office homebased pede bang payslip na lang?
hillo ask ko lang kasi gusto ko mag apply tourist visa piro wala ako trabaho then piro my pira ako in bank
at bf ko kasi australiano pinapaldahan niya lang ako ng pira
tapos marami na akong lugar napuntahan kagaya Australia and Thailand and hongkong
pwede ba ako maka aply ..thanks at panu slamat!!!
Hi Jin! Pwede ka naman mag-apply ng visa, pero mas maganda siguro kung sabayan ka ng boyfriend mo para ang reason ninyo ay mag-tour together.
Hi. Saan usually nag stay ang mga Filipino workers/Engineers natin jan? Is it in Gangnam? May I know their exact location please.
Pwede bang typewritten yung application for visa form kasi malalaki ang handwriting ko.
yes pwede po 🙂
Pwede bang typewritten yung application for visa form kasi malalaki ang handwriting ko.
Hello po…Just want to share my experience regarding applying the Korean Visa. I was denied for 4 times since 2011, every six months na-aapply ako. First attempt- I passed my complete requirements, but then I was not able to get a visa. Second attempt I tried it again after six months- I passed all the requirements- sad to say I was not not able to prove my reason to enter SK, so denied again. After six months again, that was my third attempt, my Fiance (a native teacher there) invited me to go there hoping that I will be able to go there. I passed all the needed requirements plus his invitation letter, his passport and etc. After five days of waiting I got the result and it was denied again (For I cannot prove my ties here in the Philippines-that what was written on a small white paper they gave me). For the fourth time, the father of my fiance was the one who invited me, we passed all the requirements (everything) plus I have been in Hongkong, Macau and Thailand..(That time I had a strong feeling na maaapprove na ako) but then denied again and visa ko. Nawawalan na ako ng pag-asa and that time gusto ko na mag-give up. But then nagkaroon ng idea ang father ng fiance ko na bakit di ko itry magkaroon ng US visa. Kasi kapag my OECD visa ka mas madali na makakuha ng Korean Visa. So i tried to apply a US visa and fortunately I was given a visa. March of 2014 nagtravel kami sa Guam-USA and I had an arrival stamped. April 21, 2014, nag-apply uli ako ng Korean Visa (that was my fifth time). I passed all the requirements ( Basic requirements +COE, ITR, Bank Certificate and the original copy and xerox copy of my US Visa and Arrival stamped). After 3 days (April 24, 2014), Praise God! they approved my visa…I got C-3-2 and i can stay in SK for 59 days. It was really a miracle from God. And I think that is the perfect time na ibinigay ni Lord for me. Just pray and trust the Lord. Sa naging karanasan ko, magiging hopeless ka. But then lagi palang may pag-asa kung sa Diyos nagtitiwala. Hope na naencourage ko kayo sa ibinahagi kong testimony.
HI Amir! Buti you never gave up. Oo nga malaki ang naitutulong ng OECD visa sa application. Enjoy your stay here in SK.
Thank you Miss Betchay. I’ll be coming to SK this Sunday. 🙂
Hi. May I have your email add please. Thanks
Hi, I want to send a personal message to your email add please. Thanks
hi ms. betchay i really took time to read every queries here in your blog.and i’m really grateful and happy that someone like you could spare a lot of time answering every questions though you don’t benefited(in terms of money) for doing those.and im hoping that i can be lucky enough to have your answers on my questions.i already have a ticket but i wasnt able to secure a visa first.this is the first time that i’m going to korea.i am an ex ofw,so i planning to secure a tax exempt cert from the BIR(do i have to secure a copy of my latest OEC cert from poea?)and i only started to work again in the phil for a month.is it ok if i pass a tax excempt from bir,all coe from my previous jobs(local and abroad) and a land title with my name on it in replacement of bank cert coz i dont have enough money on my acct now?but i have a friend here in the phils whose willing to be my sponsor,she’s employed,with itr and bank cert.you think that would be enough for the embassy to consider my application of visa?your answer will be highly appreciated.thanks..
hi ms. betchay i really took time to read every queries here in your blog.and i’m really grateful and happy that someone like you could spare a lot of time answering every questions though you don’t benefited(in terms of money) for doing those.and im hoping that i can be lucky enough to have your answers on my questions.i already have a ticket but i wasnt able to secure a visa first.this is the first time that i’m going to korea.i am an ex ofw,so i planning to secure a tax exempt cert from the BIR(do i have to secure a copy of my latest OEC cert from poea?)and i only started to work again in the phil for a month.is it ok if i pass a tax excempt from bir,all coe from my previous jobs(local and abroad) and a land title with my name on it in replacement of bank cert coz i dont have enough money on my acct now?but i have a friend here in the phils whose willing to be my sponsor,she’s employed,with itr and bank cert.you think that would be enough for the embassy to consider my application of visa?your answer will be highly appreciated.thanks..
Ano po mga reason para mdisqualified ang inviter?
Thank,
Joycee
Ano po mga reason para mdisqualified ang inviter?
Thank,
Joycee
good day po..
a korean friend of mine wants me na pumunta sa south korea. ano-ano po ang kailangan ku para maka kuha ng passport? please i need your help so bad thank you Godbless.
good day po..
a korean friend of mine wants me na pumunta sa south korea. ano-ano po ang kailangan ku para maka kuha ng passport? please i need your help so bad thank you Godbless.
good day po ms. betchay..
your blog is really helpful…
i am planning sana po to apply for a visa to go to korea hopefully by next year, if God’s will.
I am just wondering, what if I do not have a Letter of invitation from someone in Korea?
Do i still have a chance to be granted with a visa??
and what if i’ll apply for a 90 days entry, pwede ba yung tingitingiin, i mean, first visit will be just for 10 days and may 80 days pa natira, magagamit ko pa ba yun if by next next month pa ako pupunta ulit?
i didn’t have any invitation when i applied foe a visa..
as long as you prove your ties in the Philippines by submitting the requirements..
and you don’t need to apply for a 90 days entry if you only plan to stay for 10 days..
mas lalo sila magtataka bakit 90 days ang kailangan mong stay?
if you passed the first time, i am sure madali na ang 2nd time..
nabigyan na ako ng multiple entry kasi naka 2 balik ako in one yr..
Hi gudmorning ms.Betchay ask ko lang po kung may pag asa pa na makabalik ako sa Sk,Kasal po ako dati sa korean pero naghiwalay na po kami at nasa kin na yung divorce paper ko,kaso nag tnt po ako dun,pero kusa din po akong umuwi,pwede po ba ko mag tour o mag apply ng trabaho dun?
Hi gudmorning ms.Betchay ask ko lang po kung may pag asa pa na makabalik ako sa Sk,Kasal po ako dati sa korean pero naghiwalay na po kami at nasa kin na yung divorce paper ko,kaso nag tnt po ako dun,pero kusa din po akong umuwi,pwede po ba ko mag tour o mag apply ng trabaho dun?
Hi Vanessa! Pwede ka mag-tour pero kailangan mo maghintay ng 5 years bago ka makapag-apply kasi nag-TNT ka.
hillo mam ask ko lang po kong makakabalik pa ako jan sa korea im 1 years &5 montyhs nko now d2 sa pinas,kaso nag over stay ako ng 2 months jan sa korea non,kaso somorinder nman po ako nong omowi okomam di po ako naholi,makakabalik pa po kaya ako,how many years po ako mag aantay mam, thangks po..mam pki rplay po agad ,,,nthnks mam
Hello po. Ask ko lang po yung about po sa student’s visa. Me and my sister along with our 17 y/o brother are planning to have a tour in korea this december. My sister is an ofw sa Saudi and she wanted us to have vacation there. Wala akong problem sa kukunin nyang visa. But me w/c is 22 y/o na but still studying pa, know na kukuha pa ng student visa. Pano ba irerequest ng papa ko sa employer nya na kukuha siya ng employment certificate para sa amin ng brother ko for us to travel? magulo kasi.Our papa is a DepEd teacher. And how much should be ang laman ng bank accnt ng parent for us to travel? And same question din po for bank certificate, on how should they ask it on a bank? Thank you po talaga. Hope na masagot nyo to in time. God Bless po. 😀
Hi Sunny! Hindi lang nman ang laman ng bank account ang basis so basta dapat totoo lang ang mga papers ninyo. I think papa mo ang magtanong sa principal niya kung paano kukuha ng Employment Certificate. Yung bank certificate naman, punta lang sila sa bank at mag-request. Sabihin lang sa bank na kailangan ng bank certificate for visa application. Kailangan dalhin ang passbook at IDs.
Kung student ka, kailangan mo i-present ang school registration mo.
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Hi there may I seek your advice regarding my case and my cousin’s case. My cousin worked at a company in 2013 and resigned this April 2014. I have my own company(family business under my mom’s name) and would employ him this 2nd half of june. May i ask how will his situation affect his visa approval. ano po kaya ang aming mga options para sa kanya. willing po ako magsponsor sa kanya kasi sabay kami sa byahe pero ako rin po ay nag aaply for visa. hindi ko po alam if ok po ako as sponsor or it has to somebody else po (na hindi naman sasabay sa byahe namin pero capable na sponsoran siya). Hindi ko po kasi alam if his probabtionary status is enough and if it is okay na isabay yun pag grant ng COE and at the same time issuehan sya ng sponsorship letter from our company.
yung sa akin naman po ay issue of name discrepancr. yung mga documents ko po maliban sa itr ay single name lang pero yung itr bears two names. meron po ako 2 affidavit – affidavit of disinterested persons dated 2010 & joint affidavit of clarification in discrepancy in name dated 2008. admissible po ba it sa embassy?
meron po ba kayo mga naranasan ng visa approvals sa mga sitwasyon na nabanggit ko?
maraming salamat po.
Hi there may I seek your advice regarding my case and my cousin’s case. My cousin worked at a company in 2013 and resigned this April 2014. I have my own company(family business under my mom’s name) and would employ him this 2nd half of june. May i ask how will his situation affect his visa approval. ano po kaya ang aming mga options para sa kanya. willing po ako magsponsor sa kanya kasi sabay kami sa byahe pero ako rin po ay nag aaply for visa. hindi ko po alam if ok po ako as sponsor or it has to somebody else po (na hindi naman sasabay sa byahe namin pero capable na sponsoran siya). Hindi ko po kasi alam if his probabtionary status is enough and if it is okay na isabay yun pag grant ng COE and at the same time issuehan sya ng sponsorship letter from our company.
yung sa akin naman po ay issue of name discrepancr. yung mga documents ko po maliban sa itr ay single name lang pero yung itr bears two names. meron po ako 2 affidavit – affidavit of disinterested persons dated 2010 & joint affidavit of clarification in discrepancy in name dated 2008. admissible po ba it sa embassy?
meron po ba kayo mga naranasan ng visa approvals sa mga sitwasyon na nabanggit ko?
maraming salamat po.
My wife is a Filipina and a Nurse. Im a US citizen. Is it possible for her to get a work visa to work while I am there working on a VISA?
My wife is a Filipina and a Nurse. Im a US citizen. Is it possible for her to get a work visa to work while I am there working on a VISA?
Hi po miss bechay , itatanong KO po Sana .dati po akong t n t s Korea pero bumalik din ako ng pinas.ngaun 3years n po akodto . gusto k mag tour uli s Korea Korea kasama ng anak KO n dun KO Dati s Korea pinanganak.may possible b n mkablik p ako..thanks po Sana may advice k n pede KO gawin
Hi Joena! Five years kung voluntary exit ka bago ka makabalik uli as a tourist.
hello po ms. Betchay ask ko lang po kasi ung korean friend ko bibigyan ako ng birthday gift 1week tour vacation in SK where he works and live sagot nya all expenses from visa to ticket roundtrip including other expenses there in SK while im there like food,travel and accommodation and others. i have no work kasi so i have no ITR I also have no Bank account certificate and Im not a student na and don’t have business also, all I have is BC ng daughter ko which i may present as my strong tie in my home country.. what else can i prepare to get a tourist visa?
hello po ms. Betchay ask ko lang po kasi ung korean friend ko bibigyan ako ng birthday gift 1week tour vacation in SK where he works and live sagot nya all expenses from visa to ticket roundtrip including other expenses there in SK while im there like food,travel and accommodation and others. i have no work kasi so i have no ITR I also have no Bank account certificate and Im not a student na and don’t have business also, all I have is BC ng daughter ko which i may present as my strong tie in my home country.. what else can i prepare to get a tourist visa?
Hi Ms. Betchay, my husband was granted a multiple entry tourist visa valid until July 2017. However, his passport will expire on May 2015. Does he need to have the visa sticker transferred to his new passport or will he just need to show the old passport containing the multiple entry visa? Or does he need to lodge a new tourist visa application with his new passport? Thanks!
He could show the old passport with the multiple entry visa.
Good day! I am Gimmavil Castillo and I had booked my flight to Seoul Korea on December 04, 2014 and turn back to December 09, 2014.. I want to know if I am able to travel in Seoul Korea without a Visa. I am a Filipino. Thanks
Hi Gimmavil! If you have a Filipino passport, you need to get a visa to tour Korea.
Good day! I am Gimmavil Castillo and I had booked my flight to Seoul Korea on December 04, 2014 and turn back to December 09, 2014.. I want to know if I am able to travel in Seoul Korea without a Visa. I am a Filipino. Thanks
Hello Ms. Betchay,
Good day , happy to share about me and my son finally issued a visa last Nov. 30, 2014. We plan to travel Korea by Jan. 2015.
Actually, i applied 2 times already and was denied 2 times and my son applied 1 time and was denied too. As we learn the process and requirements, we luckily granted. it is true that we need to complete the requirements. In our case, in our 3rd times application, we made a letter of appeal to the Embassy stated that we ARE TRUE in our purpose to enter Korea as tourist.
somehow, i really dont have those documents requires like ITR coz im not working, No business but a plain single mother but having a financial support from the father of my son. so means, bank certificate is really needed and shows that u can afford to expense your travel. Then Land Title under my name..
The most is, all documents from sponsor person from KOrea should be signed original .
hope this help more info. goodluck !
MG
Thanks for sharing! I hope you enjoy your trip. Don’t forget to bring thick jackets ~ it’s so cold!
how to invite minor age???what the document need??? tnx
Hi betchay can you help me gusto ko kc mg tour sa korea with my friends gusto lnf sna nmin ma expirience ung snow at mkita ang cherry blossoms .but we dnt have work now pero my bnk accnt kmi ano png requirements ang need nmin merun dn kming itr from past work .i’ll wait po sa response nyo .thanks po 😊 GODBLESS
Hi Jhem! Korean Embassy requires complete documents but if you’re not working, at least you need to present proof that you could support your trip ~ like a huge bank account, stock ownership, golf club membership or land title. The only thing you could do is to take a chance and try to apply ~ it’s free anyway. If they don’t accept your documents, then just go back until you fulfill the requirements. Good luck!
hello again Ms.Betchay, i just like to ask if ok ba na we are going to apply for double entry this time? we went to korea already last January for gratis and this time we would like to apply double entry in 6months. hope to hear from u if u have any idea for this. 🙂 thank you and more blessings to you and your family :)..MG
Hi! 2 of my friends applied for a multiple entry visa last week, they both went to Korea for the first time last year. One of my friends was granted a multiple-entry because she has a US Visa, and the other got a single entry only 😀 You can try applying for the multiple entry too, it’s free naman. and if you went to other countries na, you have a better chance of getting a multiple entry visa 🙂
Hi ms. Betchay . Can i have your contact . I really need your advise. Thank you in advance . God bless you always .
Hello 🙂
I just graduated last May2015. And i recently passed the board exam for dentist. I’m working in our clinic but the clinic is named under my brother. I have my TIN number na din. Complete requirements naman ako for the visa except for the ITR. I’m not sure lang kung under employed ba ako or self-employed 🙂 plan ko po kasi mag vacation on April 2016. By the time na mag apply ako on January, wala pa din ako ITR. Any advice po for my problem? Thank you in advance 🙂
Why can we do? Our (ME&WIFE) visa was denied despite of all valid documents and personal bank certificate which clearly states that our money is enough for our tour. The reason they gave us is we dont have enough proof for our entry in korea? We stated in our application that our reason was for tour. It was supposed to be a wedding anniversary celebration for both of us.
We do not have employment ITR but instead we have a business ITR and business permit. Hotel Reservations and round fair ticket which was not submitted since its not needed.
Is there anything we can do now?
They don’t usually accept pleas but you could try. Tell them that it’s going to be for your wedding anniversary celebration.
Does your appeal worked? Same case here.
I just want to share.
I just got my 5 year multiple VISA! Yehey! I visited Korea 4 times for the past 2 years and I am grateful that Korean Embassy granted me 5 year multiple VISA. I had two single entry VISA and one 1 year multiple VISA. I think the new VISA requirements are a little difficult. I find most difficult the Bank Certificate which should includes 6 months average daily balance and Bank Statement of 3 months. On my previous VISAs, I actually asked my friend to transfer money on my account and then I returned after I got my Bank Certificate (showing actual savings only) and VISA. On the new VISA requirements, I cannot do that anymore since they need to see all the money I deposit for 6 months. I had to save save save for 6 months. My average daily balance is 49k only but ofcourse my actual savings is more than that hehe. I think if you really want to travel to Korea, you need to save money for 6 months.
Thanks for your input. I once told a friend that once you visit Korea, you’ll surely wanna go back.
I just want to share.
I just got my 5 year multiple VISA! Yehey! I visited Korea 4 times for the past 2 years and I am grateful that Korean Embassy granted me 5 year multiple VISA. I had two single entry VISA and one 1 year multiple VISA. I think the new VISA requirements are a little difficult. I find most difficult the Bank Certificate which should includes 6 months average daily balance and Bank Statement of 3 months. On my previous VISAs, I actually asked my friend to transfer money on my account and then I returned after I got my Bank Certificate (showing actual savings only) and VISA. On the new VISA requirements, I cannot do that anymore since they need to see all the money I deposit for 6 months. I had to save save save for 6 months. My average daily balance is 49k only but ofcourse my actual savings is more than that hehe. I think if you really want to travel to Korea, you need to save money for 6 months.
Hello po, magtatanong lang po ako kung pwede ma transfer ang student visa (D-4) into a working visa once you were there in south korea?
Hi Bechay, it’s my first time applying for a Korean Visa. I have travelled to China, HK, Macao, Thailand, Vietnam, SG and Japan for the last 5 years. According to the KEwebsite, no need for ITR if i already have a visa from a OECD country member so i don’t need to pass it. Also, I’m a BDO Gold credit card holder. They currently have a promo which states that BDO Gold/Platinum cardholders may be granted a multiple entry visa and are exempted in submitting Bank Cert and ITR but requires a COE. My COE and the work that i wrote down when I applied for my credit card before is not the same. My question is, will showing my credit card be advantageous for the approval of Visa because it can prove my financial stability in the Philippines, or it would just be a problem for me because of the details not matching my current work. Thank you
Hi Bechay, it’s my first time applying for a Korean Visa. I have travelled to China, HK, Macao, Thailand, Vietnam, SG and Japan for the last 5 years. According to the KEwebsite, no need for ITR if i already have a visa from a OECD country member so i don’t need to pass it. Also, I’m a BDO Gold credit card holder. They currently have a promo which states that BDO Gold/Platinum cardholders may be granted a multiple entry visa and are exempted in submitting Bank Cert and ITR but requires a COE. My COE and the work that i wrote down when I applied for my credit card before is not the same. My question is, will showing my credit card be advantageous for the approval of Visa because it can prove my financial stability in the Philippines, or it would just be a problem for me because of the details not matching my current work. Thank you
Hi Ms, Betchay!
I just got my c3 visa today. I’m happy but a little bit sad because they only grant me a single entry visa. The first time I applied for the visa in 2012 they gave me single entry and when i went back to korea in 2013 they gave me a one year multiple entry. I wonder why they only gave me a single entry this time? probably because I only used the multiple entry once.
Hi everyone. I was reading your blogs prior to my visa application. I submitted my requirements to northstar agency on 03 oct 2015. then, they filed my application to korean embassy on 05 oct 2015. The agency informed me by email that the release of my visa would be on 13 oct 2015. I was nervous also with my ITR. My only ITR available was dated jan-jul 2014 from my previous employer. when I started to work as a research coordinator under a doctor, I already stopped paying taxes. I am working as freelance research coordinator so i dont have latest ITR aside from the ITR I had from my previous company. So what I did I asked my doctor (my boss) to create a certification letter for me that I am exempted from paying taxes and he explained why in the letter. He also provided my cert of employment which he stated in the cert also the reason why I need to go to Korea. My purpose of entry is a 2-day conference and I am going to accompany him. It was stated in the cert as well that my attendance is a must. I submitted also an invitation letter from our pharmaceutical sponsor who will shoulder our expenses. Our sponsor is Belgium-based. I didn’t even submit their business permit, ITR or any financial statement. Just a letter stating that they are going to finance everything for me.
When I was at the agency, I submitted a complete requirements: Application form, COE, Bank statement, Income tax exemption certificate signed by my employer/doctor, bank certificate, sponsor’s invitation letter, passport, photocopy first page of my passport, stamps of my previous travel (I went to korea already year 2014-granted single entry). I asked the agency if I still need to submit my 2014 ITR, they informed me to just submit it together with my tax exemption cert. They informed me that the embassy might look for my TIN. I was hesitant at first, I was thinking that it might confuse the consul. In the end, i still submitted it.
14 oct 2015, the agency emailed me that my visa was approved! 😊
When i checked it, the date of approval was 08 oct 2015- 07 jan 2016
Tip: just submit legit and complete docs. money stated in the bank doesnt matter for me. Maybe because I have a sponsor. the only amount in my bank account was 36+ k. my friend had only 3k+ 🙂
Both of us granted a visa.
FYI, agency fee is 1680 php. It is reimbursible by the sponsor.
Thank you for sharing!
Hello, Ma’am!
I recently got my passport and I’m planning to go to Korea next year. I’m 18 years old and currently a college student. My parents are my sponsor for this trip, but my dad is an OFW (a seaman to be specific) so he doesn’t have an ITR. I just want to ask if what documents do I have to bring. Thank you po and hope to hear your response soon. God bless!
Hello, Ma’am!
I recently got my passport and I’m planning to go to Korea next year. I’m 18 years old and currently a college student. My parents are my sponsor for this trip, but my dad is an OFW (a seaman to be specific) so he doesn’t have an ITR. I just want to ask if what documents do I have to bring. Thank you po and hope to hear your response soon. God bless!
hi ms Betchay pleas help me. I have British boyfriend that work in Korea. I’ve been Korea before Nov 5 2013 -Sep 27 2015 i have E6 visa before. I want to go back to Korea as a tourist this coming Chinese New year or stay with him for 1 month Feb 5 he was willing to give what i needs. I have also bank account but just already last Oct. I don’t have any work now. so I really don’t know where i’m gonna start and i really don’t know what is the requirements. Its is possible to have a vacation even if just came back home. I really love Korea very much. Hope Somebody helps me Thanks.
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hi ms Betchay pleas help me. I have British boyfriend that work in Korea. I’ve been Korea before Nov 5 2013 -Sep 27 2015 i have E6 visa before. I want to go back to Korea as a tourist this coming Chinese New year or stay with him for 1 month Feb 5 he was willing to give what i needs. I have also bank account but just already last Oct. I don’t have any work now. so I really don’t know where i’m gonna start and i really don’t know what is the requirements. Its is possible to have a vacation even if just came back home. I really love Korea very much. Hope Somebody helps me Thanks.
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Good day me betchay
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
hello Tales of a Unicorn,
aside from the basic requirements of a student application, since your dad is an OFW (seafarer), you may ask for a certification of tax exemption to be included in the requirements plus supporting financial documents of your parents (COE, ORCR, business permits, etc.. )
hello Tales of a Unicorn,
aside from the basic requirements of a student application, since your dad is an OFW (seafarer), you may ask for a certification of tax exemption to be included in the requirements plus supporting financial documents of your parents (COE, ORCR, business permits, etc.. )
Hello Ms. Betchay and to everyone!
I’m planning to tour South Korea around August next year (2016) for 5 days. First time traveler and first time to apply for a visa. I am aware of all the documents I need to submit (thanks to your very helpful blog) but my questions are:
Can I apply for a visa without a plane ticket and hotel reservation yet? Naisip ko kasi na baka pag nereject ako eh masayang lang lahat ng nagastos ko 🙁
Can I apply for a visa months earlier than my target travel date? (Like this February)
– Tey
Hi Tey! You need to apply for the visa within 3 months of your trip. It is really your preference to purchase ticket in advance or not. If you feel you have a good job and you’ve been working for a couple of years with good salary then you shouldn’t worry about being denied. My friends who visited last year purchased their tickets in advance ~ about 6 months and they all got visa. One of them came back in the fall. She enjoyed Seoul so much ~
Hi ms bechay
Wayback 2014 when I submitted fake bank certificate in the korean embassy ohh yes it was embarrassing and that makes my dream turn into pieces. After my graduation my Aunt offered me to take my masters in Keimyung University in Daegu and I was so excited so then they processed my documents and applied in the university, my aunt was (tnt) so she got a friend who will be my sponsor or guardian during my stay there and since she was a graduate in that university she helped me during my application and got 50% scholarship, i got interviewed by the Dean of Gmba thru phone interview and after 2months they sent me the application and certificate on my Graduate course and my aunt also paid full amount of my other miscellaneous. The problem is that when they told us that We should provide Bank Certificate worth half million to proved that I can finance my studies there but then we dont have a choice we’re not rich and dont have that huge amount of money and my aunt cant give me the money since she paid my tuition fee worth 200k already so our last option is to do fake bank certificate and in the end I was denied due to the document which cant be verified. I was frustrated and depressed after the result but then I moved on and get a job so for now i have a stable job here in the philippines and I know I can now give all the requirements needed for tourist visa and ofcourse a legit bank certificate. My problem is can they grant me a visa tho i have a bad record in the embassy? Huhu what do u think? Im planning to take the risk whatever it takes coz this is my dream to go and visit Korea. Please respond on my query and hoping that you will not judge me based on my story. Thanks
Hi Hazel! Just try to apply and send complete and real documents. You wouldn’t know unless you try. I have a friend who used to be a tnt. She went home to the Philippines and worked. After a few years she applied for a tourist visa to Korea and she got it. She has been back here twice already ~
Hello, i’ve been reading your blog and i also want to ask something regarding in getting tourist visa in SK. I am unemployed and a housewife and i’m planning to visit SK around september. My husband is a worker in SK thats why i want to visit him and experience Sk as well. My documents that i will going to submit is my husbands documents. Is there possible for me na mabigyan ng tourist visa even my husband is working there? Tnx a lot and it really will help me if you answer. God blees!
Hello, i’ve been reading your blog and i also want to ask something regarding in getting tourist visa in SK. I am unemployed and a housewife and i’m planning to visit SK around september. My husband is a worker in SK thats why i want to visit him and experience Sk as well. My documents that i will going to submit is my husbands documents. Is there possible for me na mabigyan ng tourist visa even my husband is working there? Tnx a lot and it really will help me if you answer. God blees!
Hi miss Betchay. Just want to ask if there is a case na nabigyan ng tourist visa ang isang wife ng eps worker s SK, na ung sa husband na requirements ang pinasa sa korean embassy? That’s my case kc and i want to try my luck.. Tnx and godbless!
Hi miss Betchay. Just want to ask if there is a case na nabigyan ng tourist visa ang isang wife ng eps worker s SK, na ung sa husband na requirements ang pinasa sa korean embassy? That’s my case kc and i want to try my luck.. Tnx and godbless!
Thanks Ms betchay 🙂 I will po thanks sa advice godbless you po 🙂
Hi ms betchay!
I just want to ask about your opinion. I graduated last May 2015 and I started working this July 2015. Last August, we opened a new clinic. It’s registered as a corporation, where in, I’m one of the incorporators (but not the main one) my requirements are complete such as registration from sec, mayor’s permit, etc except for my ITR since i started working, late 2015. Im planning to apply this coming March. Should I make a letter of explanation why i dont have an Itr? What are the chances that i’ll get a tourist visa? 🙂 i’ll be attending a scientific congress for dentists this coming April and at the same time, have a tour around Seoul. Should I put the 2 reasons for my purpose of travel? 🙂 Thank you 🙂
Hi ms betchay!
I just want to ask about your opinion. I graduated last May 2015 and I started working this July 2015. Last August, we opened a new clinic. It’s registered as a corporation, where in, I’m one of the incorporators (but not the main one) my requirements are complete such as registration from sec, mayor’s permit, etc except for my ITR since i started working, late 2015. Im planning to apply this coming March. Should I make a letter of explanation why i dont have an Itr? What are the chances that i’ll get a tourist visa? 🙂 i’ll be attending a scientific congress for dentists this coming April and at the same time, have a tour around Seoul. Should I put the 2 reasons for my purpose of travel? 🙂 Thank you 🙂
hello po Ms. Betchay.. i want to invite my mother here south korea for the second time. but this time i want her to stay for more than 3months and her visa is only 59days..is it okay? and does she need to have a return ticket?
Hi, is there a long term or multiple visa entries for parents in law of a korean? my mom comes to korea every year and it would be better if she can get a multiple visa to save going to the embassy every year.
Yes, if you have a child younger than 5 years old.
Hi Ms. Betchay
Ask ko lang po if I have a chance to be approved. I just graduated last May 2015 and started working as a dentist last July2015 in our family clinic which is owned by my sister. This august, nagopen po kami new clinic but this time, under corporation na po siya and I’m one of the incorporators but not the main one 🙂 Mag apply ba ako as a self emplored or employed? 🙂 Then problem ko po, wala pa po kasi akong ITR since kakastart ko lang po. lilit po ba ung chance na ma approve ako dahil wala po ako itr? Ano kaya pwede maging alternative for the Itr? I’ll be attending a dental scientific congress po sa Seoul this coming April. Should I choose meeting/conference for my purpose of visit? And at the same time tourism din? 🙂 thank you so much.
Hi Ms. Betchay
Ask ko lang po if I have a chance to be approved. I just graduated last May 2015 and started working as a dentist last July2015 in our family clinic which is owned by my sister. This august, nagopen po kami new clinic but this time, under corporation na po siya and I’m one of the incorporators but not the main one 🙂 Mag apply ba ako as a self emplored or employed? 🙂 Then problem ko po, wala pa po kasi akong ITR since kakastart ko lang po. lilit po ba ung chance na ma approve ako dahil wala po ako itr? Ano kaya pwede maging alternative for the Itr? I’ll be attending a dental scientific congress po sa Seoul this coming April. Should I choose meeting/conference for my purpose of visit? And at the same time tourism din? 🙂 thank you so much.
Hello Miss Betchay,
This is Gemma ,I just want to ask if how to get an online homebase teaching in Korea? Do you know some sites? or other information that can help me/recommend? I am currently residing in Tanhyeon. Thank you!!!
Hello Miss Betchay,
This is Gemma ,I just want to ask if how to get an online homebase teaching in Korea? Do you know some sites? or other information that can help me/recommend? I am currently residing in Tanhyeon. Thank you!!!
Hi ma’am,
My bf is employed under their family business which was named after his brother. What are the requirements he need to submit? Should he follow the visa requirements as an employee? Thanks
Hi Ann! Yes, if your bf is employed, still follow the visa requirements for employees.
Hello miss betchay,gustong papuntahin ng younger sister ko ang nanay nmin pra mag-alaga ng baby nya (8mnths old) sa SK. Gusto ko rin sana sumama at mag stay dun khit 1mnth lng.Ok din nman sa asawa ng sis.ko kaya lng,may chance ba ako na ma-approve ng visa kasi unemployed ako so walang itr,employment cert.at pati bank account wla.Kung hlimbawa i-try ko bka masayang lng ang pera kc ipapa-agency lng nmin sana dhil tga pangasinan kami so medyo malayo.
HI Sheryl! Hindi mo naman malalaman talaga kung hindi mo susubukan. Base sa experience ng mga nag-aapply ng visa, maliit ang chance pag unemployed ka kasi malaking basehan sa embassy ang financial capacity. Nasa sa yo na kung susubukan mo o hindi ~ ang consul naman ang nagdedesisyon at madalas naman ay reasonable sila.
Hello miss betchay,gustong papuntahin ng younger sister ko ang nanay nmin pra mag-alaga ng baby nya (8mnths old) sa SK. Gusto ko rin sana sumama at mag stay dun khit 1mnth lng.Ok din nman sa asawa ng sis.ko kaya lng,may chance ba ako na ma-approve ng visa kasi unemployed ako so walang itr,employment cert.at pati bank account wla.Kung hlimbawa i-try ko bka masayang lng ang pera kc ipapa-agency lng nmin sana dhil tga pangasinan kami so medyo malayo.
HI Sheryl! Hindi mo naman malalaman talaga kung hindi mo susubukan. Base sa experience ng mga nag-aapply ng visa, maliit ang chance pag unemployed ka kasi malaking basehan sa embassy ang financial capacity. Nasa sa yo na kung susubukan mo o hindi ~ ang consul naman ang nagdedesisyon at madalas naman ay reasonable sila.
Hello, I am Mr. Franklin Smith, isang pribadong loan tagapagpahiram na pautang Nagbibigay buhay ng panahon pagkakataon. Kailangan ba ninyo ang isang utang mapilit upang bayaran ang iyong mga utang o kailangan mo ng isang pautang sa Pagbutihin ang iyong negosyo? Ikaw ay na tinanggihan ng bangko at iba pang mga pinansyal na institusyon? Kailangan ba ninyo ng isang pagpapatatag loan o mortgage? naghahanap para sa karagdagang Dahil Kami ay dito upang gawin ang lahat ng iyong mga pinansiyal na problema sa isang bagay ng nakaraan. Ipahiram namin pondo sa mga indibidwal na nangangailangan ng pinansiyal na tulong, na magkaroon ng isang masamang credit o nangangailangan ng pera upang magbayad ng mga bill, upang mamuhunan sa negosyo sa isang rate ng 2%. Gusto kong gamitin ang medium na ito upang ipaalam sa iyo na namin magbigay ng isang maaasahang at beneficiary assistance at magiging handa upang mag-alok ng pautang. Kaya makipag-ugnayan sa amin sa araw sa pamamagitan ng email sa: (franklinsmithloan@gmail.com)
Hello, I am Mr. Franklin Smith, isang pribadong loan tagapagpahiram na pautang Nagbibigay buhay ng panahon pagkakataon. Kailangan ba ninyo ang isang utang mapilit upang bayaran ang iyong mga utang o kailangan mo ng isang pautang sa Pagbutihin ang iyong negosyo? Ikaw ay na tinanggihan ng bangko at iba pang mga pinansyal na institusyon? Kailangan ba ninyo ng isang pagpapatatag loan o mortgage? naghahanap para sa karagdagang Dahil Kami ay dito upang gawin ang lahat ng iyong mga pinansiyal na problema sa isang bagay ng nakaraan. Ipahiram namin pondo sa mga indibidwal na nangangailangan ng pinansiyal na tulong, na magkaroon ng isang masamang credit o nangangailangan ng pera upang magbayad ng mga bill, upang mamuhunan sa negosyo sa isang rate ng 2%. Gusto kong gamitin ang medium na ito upang ipaalam sa iyo na namin magbigay ng isang maaasahang at beneficiary assistance at magiging handa upang mag-alok ng pautang. Kaya makipag-ugnayan sa amin sa araw sa pamamagitan ng email sa: (franklinsmithloan@gmail.com)
gandang hapon ako nga pala si reche t sumande….ser/mam okey lang po ba ang late regestration sa korea.balak ko kasi mag work sa korea salmat godbless
Hello Ms Betchay, hope you have a wonderful day, i would like to ask about double entry visa to Sokor. Me and my son been to Korea last year January but for Gratis only. Is it possible we can apply now double entry visa so we can visit Korea 2 times in one apply of visa only this year? Hope to hear from u. thank you and God Bless 🙂
Hello Ms Betchay, hope you have a wonderful day, i would like to ask about double entry visa to Sokor. Me and my son been to Korea last year January but for Gratis only. Is it possible we can apply now double entry visa so we can visit Korea 2 times in one apply of visa only this year? Hope to hear from u. thank you and God Bless 🙂
Hi mam betchay, ask ko lng po kailangan pa ba mag submit ng itr ang nanay ko hindi sya employed at senior citizen na sya. Required ba tlaga yun kahit invited sya ng korean na husband ng sister ko? Sana masagot nyo. Thank you po.
Hi Shane! No need. Yung ate ko na hindi pa naman senior citizen, hindi sya nag-submit ng ITR.
Hi mam betchay, ask ko lng po kailangan pa ba mag submit ng itr ang nanay ko hindi sya employed at senior citizen na sya. Required ba tlaga yun kahit invited sya ng korean na husband ng sister ko? Sana masagot nyo. Thank you po.
Hi Shane! No need. Yung ate ko na hindi pa naman senior citizen, hindi sya nag-submit ng ITR.
Hi, We already bought plane tickets to Korea. Our travel date is sometime this October. Magreresign na po ako sa current work ko and baka ang start date ko sa new company ko this August or early September. Magiging factor ba yung bagong work ko sa pagkaka denied ng visa since kaka start ko pa lang sa new company and isa sa mga requirements is COE na naka specify yung date hired? And if ever man na maapprove ang visa ko hindi ba ako mahaharang ng immigration officer dahil nakalagay sa COE ko na kaka start ko pa lang sa bagong work?
Hi Michelle! Yung isang friend na nag-resign bago nag-apply ng visa, nadeny siya. So medyo tricky yan. Pero kung may BPI credit card ka or BDO credit card ~ pwede mong gamitin sa application mo. Yung immigration sa Korea di na sila ask ng docs except for itinerary kung saka-sakali lang pero di na sila nag-aask talaga.
any credit card ba will do? i have security bank kasi. meron akong bpi and bdo pero savings account lang. iniisip ko rin na magapply na ng visa habang nagrerender pa ako sa company ko. kaso baka kpg vinerify ng embassy sabihin ng employer ko na resigned at nagrerender na lang ako. baka mas lalo akong madenied kasi isipin nila wala na akong trabaho. ano kaya ang mas maganda kong gawin?
No. BPI and BDO lang ang may special arrangement with the embassy regarding tourist visas. My niece got a 3-yr multiple with her BPI Gold. If you’re leaving in October, you could apply for a visa in July. 90 days naman ang validity ng visa.
Hi, We already bought plane tickets to Korea. Our travel date is sometime this October. Magreresign na po ako sa current work ko and baka ang start date ko sa new company ko this August or early September. Magiging factor ba yung bagong work ko sa pagkaka denied ng visa since kaka start ko pa lang sa new company and isa sa mga requirements is COE na naka specify yung date hired? And if ever man na maapprove ang visa ko hindi ba ako mahaharang ng immigration officer dahil nakalagay sa COE ko na kaka start ko pa lang sa bagong work?
Hi Michelle! Yung isang friend na nag-resign bago nag-apply ng visa, nadeny siya. So medyo tricky yan. Pero kung may BPI credit card ka or BDO credit card ~ pwede mong gamitin sa application mo. Yung immigration sa Korea di na sila ask ng docs except for itinerary kung saka-sakali lang pero di na sila nag-aask talaga.
any credit card ba will do? i have security bank kasi. meron akong bpi and bdo pero savings account lang. iniisip ko rin na magapply na ng visa habang nagrerender pa ako sa company ko. kaso baka kpg vinerify ng embassy sabihin ng employer ko na resigned at nagrerender na lang ako. baka mas lalo akong madenied kasi isipin nila wala na akong trabaho. ano kaya ang mas maganda kong gawin?
No. BPI and BDO lang ang may special arrangement with the embassy regarding tourist visas. My niece got a 3-yr multiple with her BPI Gold. If you’re leaving in October, you could apply for a visa in July. 90 days naman ang validity ng visa.
Hi Ms. Betchay. nagapply ako ng Visa last July25 and na approve naman na sya. Ngayon I dont have to worry na kasi approve na visa ko kahit magreresign na ako.
thanks for the follow-up. Enjoy your trip here.
Hi Michelle! What process ginawa mo anung req. pinasa mo. Thanks
Hello po good evening. Would like to ask a sort of advice. Last May my Tourist Visa for SK got denied. The reason was “I failed to prove the purpose of entry to Korea”. I was wondering after I got my passport with a piece of paper stapled inside it if what else do they want me/us to prove. All documents of my boyfriend (foreign invitor working in Korea) and I were complete. Or maybe I checked the wrong purpose on section 9.1 of their visa app form? I checked there “visit family/relative/friend”. Maybe I should have checked the “Other” box so i can elaborate my specific purpose like “visit my boyfriend and tour some parts of SK”? Please help po kasi nakakalito at I will re apply on November this year. Thank you so much for reading this and hopefully get a response.
Hello po good evening. Would like to ask a sort of advice. Last May my Tourist Visa for SK got denied. The reason was “I failed to prove the purpose of entry to Korea”. I was wondering after I got my passport with a piece of paper stapled inside it if what else do they want me/us to prove. All documents of my boyfriend (foreign invitor working in Korea) and I were complete. Or maybe I checked the wrong purpose on section 9.1 of their visa app form? I checked there “visit family/relative/friend”. Maybe I should have checked the “Other” box so i can elaborate my specific purpose like “visit my boyfriend and tour some parts of SK”? Please help po kasi nakakalito at I will re apply on November this year. Thank you so much for reading this and hopefully get a response.
Hi Ms. Betchay! My friends and i are scheduled to visit Korea for the 1st time end of next month. We will be submitting our visa application requirements this Tuesday but 3 things are making me uneasy po baka one of them will be the reason na ma.deny po kami. (1) Our 2316 is not stamp and we dont have an ITR. (2) One of my friends’ account balance is 60K pero ADB nya is 22K only but this will be her 2nd time abroad this year. She went to HK last Feb for 3days. (3) Another friend’s accnt is only 35K.
We have already book our plane tickets and reserve a hostel room.
Hi Jesi! More than the bank account, your job counts more. One of my friends who visited last year only had a payroll bank account and she was given a visa. A HK trip does not count, they will only count trips made to the USA, Australia, Canada or other first world countries that require a visa. The only thing you need to worry about is your tax document. They do accept 2316 though ~ like what my niece submitted.
Hi Ms. Betchay! My friends and i are scheduled to visit Korea for the 1st time end of next month. We will be submitting our visa application requirements this Tuesday but 3 things are making me uneasy po baka one of them will be the reason na ma.deny po kami. (1) Our 2316 is not stamp and we dont have an ITR. (2) One of my friends’ account balance is 60K pero ADB nya is 22K only but this will be her 2nd time abroad this year. She went to HK last Feb for 3days. (3) Another friend’s accnt is only 35K.
We have already book our plane tickets and reserve a hostel room.
Hi Ms. Betchay, All of us has been working for 1-3 yrs na in the same company. All of us also will be using our payroll accounts. Did you niece got approved po?
Yes. She was here last April. She didn’t submit an ITR, just the withholding tax.
Big thanks Ms. Betchay! We will be applying our visa tomorrow. Please do pray for us and hope to see you soon. 🙂
Good evening Ms. Betchay!
I am a self-employed online English tutor and I have the following:
DTI – issued Aug 2015
Mayor’s Permit- issued May 2016
ITR- started last July 2015 so mababa pa po ung declared na income taxpaid
BDO Bank Statements with ADB of 40k for last 6 months; balance now is 30k lang po
renewed passport
questions:
1.) for the ITR po.. what do they mean when they said “stamped” or “certified”?
kasi po I just go directly to the bank and pay even with ITRs and monthly and quarterly pays.. Ung stamos form the bank po ba ung tntukoy nila? Or must I go to BIR? I heard they dont do any certifying of such po.
2.) My passport is renewed and in my old passport, I have 10 stamps there from traveling to 4 countries ( not OECD though) and 2 KOrean Visa denials (2011,2012)
Must I show my old passport or no need na po?
3.)Since I know a lot of Koreans,(my students) Will it be helpful to have them send me an invitation letter or kht hnd na po?
They are Korean civil servants, employees in Conglomerate groups, CEO, doctors, students. etc..
4.) How strong do you think are my documents? honest opinion po. heheh
Thank you so much Ms Betchay!
Again the only way for you to know is to apply ~ be confident. Don’t apply for a 90-day visit, make it short ~ like 5 days.
Good evening Ms. Betchay!
I am a self-employed online English tutor and I have the following:
DTI – issued Aug 2015
Mayor’s Permit- issued May 2016
ITR- started last July 2015 so mababa pa po ung declared na income taxpaid
BDO Bank Statements with ADB of 40k for last 6 months; balance now is 30k lang po
renewed passport
questions:
1.) for the ITR po.. what do they mean when they said “stamped” or “certified”?
kasi po I just go directly to the bank and pay even with ITRs and monthly and quarterly pays.. Ung stamos form the bank po ba ung tntukoy nila? Or must I go to BIR? I heard they dont do any certifying of such po.
2.) My passport is renewed and in my old passport, I have 10 stamps there from traveling to 4 countries ( not OECD though) and 2 KOrean Visa denials (2011,2012)
Must I show my old passport or no need na po?
3.)Since I know a lot of Koreans,(my students) Will it be helpful to have them send me an invitation letter or kht hnd na po?
They are Korean civil servants, employees in Conglomerate groups, CEO, doctors, students. etc..
4.) How strong do you think are my documents? honest opinion po. heheh
Thank you so much Ms Betchay!
Again the only way for you to know is to apply ~ be confident. Don’t apply for a 90-day visit, make it short ~ like 5 days.
Thank you so much po!
God bless
I will go and try this month:)
Hi Ma’am Betchay, nag apply po ako ng Tourist visa last 2014 but na denied po mako mac kulang hung documents ko. Gusto ko po mag apply ulit pero wala po along job nag bibinta lang po ako ng mga dresses sa mga kakilala ko. My enough money naman po ako sa banko, naka pag travel nrin po ako sa Maldives, India, Sri lanka, Sg and more po. I have a land which nagbabayad po ako ng Tax every year and my sasakyan po ako. Bf ko po is foreigner US citizen working in SG. he can also provide all the documents para mapatunayan na sya po kasama ko sa travel. What do you think is the best way po para mag apply po ako ulit na sana d na po ako ma denied.
Maraming salamat po. God bless
Hi Jam! Pwede mong ikuha ng mayor’s permit or DTI registration ang business mo tutal naman nagbabayad ka ng tax. Istrikto kasi ang Korean Embassy at di sila tatanggap ng di kumpletong documents.
Hi Ma’am Betchay, nag apply po ako ng Tourist visa last 2014 but na denied po mako mac kulang hung documents ko. Gusto ko po mag apply ulit pero wala po along job nag bibinta lang po ako ng mga dresses sa mga kakilala ko. My enough money naman po ako sa banko, naka pag travel nrin po ako sa Maldives, India, Sri lanka, Sg and more po. I have a land which nagbabayad po ako ng Tax every year and my sasakyan po ako. Bf ko po is foreigner US citizen working in SG. he can also provide all the documents para mapatunayan na sya po kasama ko sa travel. What do you think is the best way po para mag apply po ako ulit na sana d na po ako ma denied.
Maraming salamat po. God bless
Hi Jam! Pwede mong ikuha ng mayor’s permit or DTI registration ang business mo tutal naman nagbabayad ka ng tax. Istrikto kasi ang Korean Embassy at di sila tatanggap ng di kumpletong documents.
Helo maam betchay,
Gusto ko pong pumunta sa southkorea for tourist lang..may work ako sa pinas at ang husband ko po nandyan sa southkorea ofw..anong gagawin ko at anong mga requirements? Kailangan paba ng invitation sa husband ko?
Thank you and God bless po..
Sana magreply ka sa akin
HI Elisa! Kung EPS ang husband mo, mas advisable na wag i-mention sa application mo. Pwede kang mag-apply ng tourist visa at ilagay mo sa purpose na “tour Korea” or “tour Korean drama spots” ~ eto requirements:
– bank certificate (with opening date)
– copy ng bank book (6months)
– certificate of emploment
– ITR
Hello po mam betchay,
Im planning to go for a trip in south korea to see my boyfriend and stay 1 month. Im 23 yrs old and i stop this Semester. He will shoulder for all of my expenses since his a businessman there. Yung tanong ko po ano po mga requirements na kailangan ko po para maka kuha po ng tourists visa sa korea its my firstime to travel. He already send invitation letter and a copy of his passport. Sana pomatulongan nyo po ako salamat po ^^,h
Hello po mam betchay,
Im planning to go for a trip in south korea to see my boyfriend and stay 1 month. Im 23 yrs old and i stop this Semester. He will shoulder for all of my expenses since his a businessman there. Yung tanong ko po ano po mga requirements na kailangan ko po para maka kuha po ng tourists visa sa korea its my firstime to travel. He already send invitation letter and a copy of his passport. Sana pomatulongan nyo po ako salamat po ^^,h
Hello po mam betchay,
Im planning to go for a trip in south korea to see my boyfriend and stay 1 month. Im 23 yrs old and i stop this Semester. He will shoulder for all of my expenses since his a businessman there. Yung tanong ko po ano po mga requirements na kailangan ko po para maka kuha po ng tourists visa sa korea its my firstime to travel. He already send invitation letter and a copy of his passport. Sana pomatulongan nyo po ako salamat po ^^,
Hi miss Betchay,
I have a question about the letter of invitation..
My Korean friend will make it in Korea..
Can he just fax it me? and present it to the consul?
Hoping for you reply~
Hi miss Betchay,
I have a question about the letter of invitation..
My Korean friend will make it in Korea..
Can he just fax it me? and present it to the consul?
Hoping for you reply~
He can fax it to you and you’ll attach it to your visa application. Don’t forget to ask for a copy of his passport. Good luck!
This is a big help Ms. Betchay.. Thank you so much for this article of yours. A lot of us Filipino wishing to lie low from hardships must be given a chance to take a tour and relax also.
May God bless you po~
Hi Betchay..
I have a part time job.. and I have a minimum pay… so I dont have ITR…
What other documents can support me?
Can it be coming from my Mother?like her bank statement, assets… ect..
I can say that she gave me this as a gift…
Oh please help.me Miss Betchay
If you’re not a student, you need to provide your own documents but you could always try to go there with your mom’s documents. The worst thing that could happen is that they will not accept your application.
Hi Betchay..
I have a part time job.. and I have a minimum pay… so I dont have ITR…
What other documents can support me?
Can it be coming from my Mother?like her bank statement, assets… ect..
I can say that she gave me this as a gift…
Oh please help.me Miss Betchay
Hello mam, i need your help po i just got married here in Australia my husband is Australian, pina record ko na sa Philippines consulate & it will take six months before i can get a NSO marriage certificate, worried na po ako kasi mag aaply po ako ng Korean Visa kasi doon po siya nag wowork, paano po kaya yung Marriage Certificate kung hindi galing NSO? any help mam we will appreciate it thank you
Hi Ms Betchay! It’s me again namichan and I got my Visa last week!! 59days!
Im from Pampanga and here is what happened.
I asked my sister to submit my documents since she works in BGC, very near the Embassy.(Aug 2nd) and the claim stub was dated Aug 9th.
Now, my sister forgot the stub and there was no time for me to go to her house in Pasig(ohh the traffic Jam!)
So, I alighted from my provincial bus(Philtranco) at Guadalupe station and went to the nearest police station to get a Police Report for the “lost” stub. 2:45pm
Embassy is strict with this. No stub, no passport. I read online what to do in case of lost stub.
But the officers held me up for about an hour just to make a 5-sentence police report! Actually all they had to do was type what I wrote and print it out!
It was already 3:45 when they gave me the police report. It was pouring hard but there was a cab so that’s not a problem. But unfortunately, time wasnt on my side so I went home since embassy closes at 4pm.
I went back the next day to Manila again non-expectant of the Visa. With all the unfortunate events that happened, my goal was just to get my passport back. I submitted my police report, was called and asked about what happened and was given back my passport.. I didnt wanna look but yep!! I got the Visa! I was and am soo happy to get it that I jaywalked smiling! haha
I submitted the requirements for self-employed.
Now Ms Betchay, may I ask how long is advisable to stay in Korea? I know 59 days will be suspecting but I do have a lot of friends who wanna sponsor me.
Would 1 month be okay?
^^
goodluck everyone!
Hi Ms Betchay! It’s me again namichan and I got my Visa last week!! 59days!
Im from Pampanga and here is what happened.
I asked my sister to submit my documents since she works in BGC, very near the Embassy.(Aug 2nd) and the claim stub was dated Aug 9th.
Now, my sister forgot the stub and there was no time for me to go to her house in Pasig(ohh the traffic Jam!)
So, I alighted from my provincial bus(Philtranco) at Guadalupe station and went to the nearest police station to get a Police Report for the “lost” stub. 2:45pm
Embassy is strict with this. No stub, no passport. I read online what to do in case of lost stub.
But the officers held me up for about an hour just to make a 5-sentence police report! Actually all they had to do was type what I wrote and print it out!
It was already 3:45 when they gave me the police report. It was pouring hard but there was a cab so that’s not a problem. But unfortunately, time wasnt on my side so I went home since embassy closes at 4pm.
I went back the next day to Manila again non-expectant of the Visa. With all the unfortunate events that happened, my goal was just to get my passport back. I submitted my police report, was called and asked about what happened and was given back my passport.. I didnt wanna look but yep!! I got the Visa! I was and am soo happy to get it that I jaywalked smiling! haha
I submitted the requirements for self-employed.
Now Ms Betchay, may I ask how long is advisable to stay in Korea? I know 59 days will be suspecting but I do have a lot of friends who wanna sponsor me.
Would 1 month be okay?
^^
goodluck everyone!
Hello Ms Betchay,
I work as an online teacher to Koreans. Yung isa kong student ay mother. She is inviting me there to work as an aupair and teach her kids at the same time. Mahihirapan ba akong kumuha ng working visa nun? Thank you – JJ
Hi JJ! Yes, mahihirapan ka kumuha ng working visa. Una, walang au pair visa for Filipinos unless ang employer mo ay diplomat or multinational company. Hindi pwede mag-sponsor ng F-1 visa ang Korean.
Hello MS Betchay,
Do you see any opening or chance to get me an F-1 visa? based sa situation ko? Also the academy I’m working on is also inviting me to go there. Kung hindi ako graduate ng Education or the top universities sa pilipinas can i still get the F-1 visa or working visa?I have a business administrain degree though. Pano kung mg aral ako dun na Korean language? Thank you so much!! XO XO – JJ
Hello Ms. Betchay kung pwd po tayo magusap kahit call sa messenger or Skype kahit ten minutes lng po. Please let me know. Salamat po!
Only foreigners can sponsor nannies so there is no chance for you to get it if your sponsor is Korean. Your Korean friend could invite you on a tourist visa. Korea is currently only open to accepting E-9 workers (factory/manufacturing). Filipinos cannot work as English teachers unless in the conditions mentioned in the post below.
https://old.buhaykorea.com/2016/08/09/faq-can-filipinos-teach-english-in-korea/
If you come here to study Korean language, you could work as a part-time worker.
Sorry I don’t have Skype. I do have FB messenger and Viber.
Hello Ms. Betchay,
Thank you for taking time replying to my posts. I have Viber and FB messenger. What times po kayo pwd tawagan? Can you see my email add po? How could I reach you po? God bless you!
Hello Ms Betchay,
I work as an online teacher to Koreans. Yung isa kong student ay mother. She is inviting me there to work as an aupair and teach her kids at the same time. Mahihirapan ba akong kumuha ng working visa nun? Thank you – JJ
Hi Ms. Betchay,
My sister and I are planning to go to Korea this November. We’re applying for Visa by the end of September. She’s currently working in Cebu and I’ll be submitting her documents to the South Korean Embassy in her behalf.
She had a Business Trip in UK last year but I just renewed my own Passport so it’s pretty much clean and my last trip abroad was in 2013 (which has stamps in my old passport).
I was wondering how I should I submit the requirements. Should I line up in the OECD Passports Window or first time traveller Passports Window?
Hope you can help me.
Hi Ma’am Betchay.
Next will be Korean Thanks giving day… from August 14 to 16..do you think the embassy is open?
Do they follow Korean Holiday or PH holidays?
Please po
God bless!♡♡♡
Hi Ma’am Betchay.
Next will be Korean Thanks giving day… from August 14 to 16..do you think the embassy is open?
Do they follow Korean Holiday or PH holidays?
Please po
God bless!♡♡♡
Hello ma’am I have a question po. I’m still a student and my mom’s situation is like this:
we own a sari-sari store and she has no ITR. Will the embassy still accept our application?
If you have a mayor’s permit and you could prove that you have the financial means to travel ~ like money in bank.
Hello ma’am I have a question po. I’m still a student and my mom’s situation is like this:
we own a sari-sari store and she has no ITR. Will the embassy still accept our application?
If you have a mayor’s permit and you could prove that you have the financial means to travel ~ like money in bank.
Hi mam betchay.. Nagbasa bASA po ako ng mga nag msg dto . hopping na SNA matulungan nyu po ako.. I’m planning to apply tourist visa po sa Korea.. Ang problema ko po I’m a resigned nurse.. At ako na lang po ang namamahala ng family business nmen kasu ndi xa nakapangalan sa name ko po.. Ano po mga req na pwde Kong IPaSA ..salamat po ng madme
Pwede po business documents and documents proving your relationship to the owner ~ kung parents mo birth certificate.
Hi mam betchay.. Nagbasa bASA po ako ng mga nag msg dto . hopping na SNA matulungan nyu po ako.. I’m planning to apply tourist visa po sa Korea.. Ang problema ko po I’m a resigned nurse.. At ako na lang po ang namamahala ng family business nmen kasu ndi xa nakapangalan sa name ko po.. Ano po mga req na pwde Kong IPaSA ..salamat po ng madme
Mam betchay, balak ko po sana na mag apply ng tourist visa sa SK for my trip next year (2017), I am currently working at a National Gov’t Office as CONTRACTUAL/JOB ORDER, Is it true na exempted daw po kami sa ITR? Pero kumuha naman po kami dati ng TIN. Ano po kaya ang magandang gawin namin para maapproved po ung VISA? Thank you po
Hi! Kailangan pa rin magpresent ng ITR, COE, bank statement at bank certificate. The best way para ma-approve ang visa ay i-submit lahat ng dokumento. Yung true lang at wag na magpa-impress. Malalaman ng consul ~ at syempre wag matakot na mag-apply. Libre naman 🙂
Mam good day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! magkano po ba dapat ang laman ng bank account?
mam…hangang magkano dapat po ang laman ng bank account ng isang mag-aaply ng visa for tourist..@ kailangan po ba my ticket na bago kumuha ng visa?
HI! Mas mabuti kung wag kumuha ng ticket sakaling di makakuha ng visa. Walang specific amount ang laman sa banko kasi titingnan nila ang 6 months na balance. Mas importante yung may stable job.
Hi! Wala pong specific amount kasi mag=pass ka ng bank statement na 6 months dapat so malalaman nila kung nilagay lang ang pera para sa “show” money.
Mam good day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! magkano po ba dapat ang laman ng bank account?
Hi! Wala pong specific amount kasi mag=pass ka ng bank statement na 6 months dapat so malalaman nila kung nilagay lang ang pera para sa “show” money.
Hi Ms. Betchay,
May I ask if you know where to locate the Korea visa number sa visa? I was told ito yung nasa upper right hand na numbers. Ito po ba yun PHxxxxxxx (PH + 7 Digits) lang? Or kasama pa po pati yung 4 digits sa ilalim?
Thank you po.
Hello po! I’m unemployed right now and i’ll be using my mum’s documents. May OECD visa & stamps naman ako saka mum ko. Ang purpose ko is to watch kpop concert. Worried lang ako kasi unemployed ako pero may datung naman. Ano po magandang gawin?
Just try ~ if they think you need to submit more documents they will tell you. If you have any property in your name, make a copy and submit that too. You can also ask your mom for an affidavit that she will pay for your trip.
Hello po! I’m unemployed right now and i’ll be using my mum’s documents. May OECD visa & stamps naman ako saka mum ko. Ang purpose ko is to watch kpop concert. Worried lang ako kasi unemployed ako pero may datung naman. Ano po magandang gawin?
Just try ~ if they think you need to submit more documents they will tell you. If you have any property in your name, make a copy and submit that too. You can also ask your mom for an affidavit that she will pay for your trip.
saan po mas madali na makapunta nang korea? pag maykilaladoon sa korea or wala ? Im just also working with my parents business at sila lang ang magbibigay nang pera sa akin para makatourist visa ako. ano po ba mga gagawin ko po ?
Pinakamadali po kung may stable na trabaho. Kasi hindi iisipin ng Embassy na mag-TNT. Kung parents mo ang magbabayad, gamitin mo mga documents nila: mayor’s permit, DOT, ITR, bank statement, bank certificate, birth certificate mo na nagpapatunay na anak ka nila at affidavit from them na susuportahan nila ang biyahe mo
saan po mas madali na makapunta nang korea? pag maykilaladoon sa korea or wala ? Im just also working with my parents business at sila lang ang magbibigay nang pera sa akin para makatourist visa ako. ano po ba mga gagawin ko po ?
Pinakamadali po kung may stable na trabaho. Kasi hindi iisipin ng Embassy na mag-TNT. Kung parents mo ang magbabayad, gamitin mo mga documents nila: mayor’s permit, DOT, ITR, bank statement, bank certificate, birth certificate mo na nagpapatunay na anak ka nila at affidavit from them na susuportahan nila ang biyahe mo
Hi there! 🙂 I just read your blog about How to apply Korean Visa. Can I ask regarding with this one? I wanted to get a Tourist Visa for Students, but I already graduated last year. Is it okay to get a Tourist Visa for students even if you are no longer a student? But I already have all the requirements for Tourist Visa for students, its just that I’m no longer a student. Please reply. Thank you very much. 🙂
Hi there! 🙂 I just read your blog about How to apply Korean Visa. Can I ask regarding with this one? I wanted to get a Tourist Visa for Students, but I already graduated last year. Is it okay to get a Tourist Visa for students even if you are no longer a student? But I already have all the requirements for Tourist Visa for students, its just that I’m no longer a student. Please reply. Thank you very much. 🙂
Hi po..ask lng po..kc ofw po aq,uwi po aq pinas loobin end of march 2017. Me and my 3 sisters are planning to go to korea..my ate and 2 others who are still students.
Is it ok kng the 3 of them will apply ahead of me? Anyway it will be my ate’s passbook we’re going to use.
Tnx so much!
Yes. You don’t need to apply together ~ but you could just send them your documents. You don’t need to all go to the Embassy.
Hi ms betchay!
I am currently an au pair here in Denmark,..planning to visit SK this coming spring so I email the Korean Embassy here in Denmark and asked them the documents needed. Sabi kelangan daw ng return ticket and hotel reservation as part of the requirements but nagdududa ba ako kz ticket from Europe to Asia will really cost me a lot that’s why nagdududa ako if magpabuk na ako before applying. Nabasa ko sa mga comments na pwd kh8 dpa mgpabuk,..so do u think ok lng na magapply ako ng tourist visa without plane ticket and hotel reservation yet?
Thank you and God bless!😇😇😇
Hi Reighn! Sa Korean Embassy sa Pilipinas hindi nila ine-encourage na magpa-book agad or bumili ng plane ticket bago kumuha ng visa. Pagagalitan pa nga nila kasi hindi naman sigurado na mabibigyan ng visa.
Ms. betchay,
Thanks for the reply! Ok na nag email ako ulit sa Korean embassy telling my side and sabi then just write the exact address and days of stay in Korea daw. Thank you and hope to see the country this coming spring! God bless!😘😇
Just want to share my Korean Visa application experience. (Thanks nga pala Ms.Betchay, because this site is really helpful.) Just applied last Nov. 28,& after 5 days granted ang visa ko :-). I completed all the necessary documents required. Kung ano lang ang hinihingi, yun lang ang isinabmit ko. No airfare booking(sayang kapag denied ang visa), pero may hotel booking ako sa agoda.com, na ang purpose ay para lang may mailagay ako na address of stay sa Korea. Yung address at contact number ng hotel ang inilagay ko sa application form. Pwede pa naman kasi i-cancel ang reservation sakaling di matuloy. (See Agoda, Expedia or Booking.com). Mabilis lang ang proseso nila at organized. It only took me 15-20 mins.sa embassy(o dahil konti lang ang applicant on that day). Ini-observed ko yung Korean na nagre-receive ng documents sa window 1. I noticed na ang una nilang hinahanap ay yung EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE at binibilugan yung ANNUAL SALARY na naka-indicate. After that, ibinigay na sakin yung claiming stub. Mas matagal pa yung pag-upo ko sa pila.
NOTE: Payroll account(since 2011) ang isinabmit ko para sa Bank Cert. at Bank Statement. I only have a remaining balance of 27K & and an ADB of 4K. hindi ko muna ako nag-withdraw ng sahod at 13month bonus… hehehe:-). Meron akong savings accnt. sa other bank na around 50K ang laman pero hindi ko isinabmit dahil 1 month pa lang nung ini-open ko. Hindi yun ang binigay ko at baka isipin ng consul na nag-open lang ako ng savings account dahil mag-aapply ako ng visa.
MY PROFILE: 5 years na ako nag-wowork sa isang financial institution, nakapag-travel narin ako sa ilang visa-free countries, so ito ang unang visa application ko.
Thank you for sharing Vincent. Same with one of my friends who only submitted her payroll account but she was able to get a visa because of her COE. I hope you’ll have a great time on your visit!
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Hi. I am planning to go to Korea on October with my boyfriend. My worry is, I will resign from my current employer on April (yes nkaplan na, hehe). Few questions:
1. Let’s say I apply for visa on Sept and my COE will indicate that I have been working on the new company for less than 6months, is it still okay? Will they think that I just started working? I have been working since Feb 2014.
2. Regarding the ITR, what year do I need to submit? Is it the 2016 ITR from the old (current) employer? Or the new ITR from the “new” employer?
Thank you.
HI! It will probably depend on the kind of job you have. The Embassy will evaluate if your job pays well for you not to try to work in Korea. As for the ITR, it should be the latest. If you could get a new one from the “new” employer then you could submit that too.
Hi good day!
My hubby holding a e9 visa, Ang tanong ko po:
* sa application form “marital status details” anung address at contact number ilalagay ko dun at
* yung sa details of visit “tourism/transit” po ba e check ko?
Worried lng bka kc malaman nila about ke hubby. I’m planning to visit january next yr and I can provide all requirements posted sa taas. And anu po madalas tanung ng mga IO?
Pls give me some advice. Salamat
Hi! I have another question. It’s another situation for my trip back to the US! So I have a confirmed flight from Manila – Seoul – NY on February 5th, but I am planning to stay a little while in Seoul. I have been looking for flights from Iloilo – Seoul on January 17 or 20th, and not take my Manila – Seoul flight instead. So if I travel from PH to Seoul on the 17th or 20th and leave for NY on the 5th (taking my original flight), will there be any problem? Or do I need to apply for a VISA for this? Thank you!
There shouldn’t be any problem as long as you have an outbound ticket to NY. My sister had a layover here last month for 15 hours on her way to the Philippines and she was given 30-days to stay here. We just met at the airport for a couple of hours.
Oh okay! But I’m planning to stay for like 15 days earlier than my original scheduled flight, that should be fine as long as they see a confirmed ticket to NY, right?
Hi sis where you able to visit korea for a few days without applying for visa? can u pls tell me wat u did? thank you!
Hi maam ask q lng hindi ba malalaman ng consul about sa hubby q na working sya dun under eps kung mag apply aq for tourist visa?
Hi maam ask q lng hindi ba malalaman ng consul about sa hubby q na working sya dun under eps kung mag apply aq for tourist visa?
HEllo ms betchay pwede po mag ask? Sobrang nervous lang po kasi ako malapit na kami kumuha ng visa with my friends..
Ano kaya po chance ko ma approve? Naka book na po kami ng plane ticket and hotel..
1. I am Working as a nurse with low salary around 12k per month and job order lang position but (continous naman po)
2. no itr since job order lang kami but can provide letter of exemption sa tax..
3. Good bank account that can really prove that i can finance my travel provided by my parents
4. Will submit parents requirements including bank account that has a huge amount.. (will declare sana na sha sponsor ng trip ko)
Malaki po kaya chance na ma deny kami? Since maliit lang sweldo sa work pero may ipon naman yung bank account… praying for any feedback that could enlighten our anxiety.. 🙁
HEllo ms betchay pwede po mag ask? Sobrang nervous lang po kasi ako malapit na kami kumuha ng visa with my friends..
Ano kaya po chance ko ma approve? Naka book na po kami ng plane ticket and hotel..
1. I am Working as a nurse with low salary around 12k per month and job order lang position but (continous naman po)
2. no itr since job order lang kami but can provide letter of exemption sa tax..
3. Good bank account that can really prove that i can finance my travel provided by my parents
4. Will submit parents requirements including bank account that has a huge amount.. (will declare sana na sha sponsor ng trip ko)
Malaki po kaya chance na ma deny kami? Since maliit lang sweldo sa work pero may ipon naman yung bank account… praying for any feedback that could enlighten our anxiety.. 🙁
Hello po Ms. Betchay! I tried scanning through all the comments but there were way too many at this point that it’s a bit too difficult to read everything so I’m not sure if you’ve already encountered and answered the same question. I’m currently working in Tokyo as a teacher. I’m planning to tour Seoul for 4 days in May. I know that I need to get a visa so I’ve been checking around for requirements. I already sent a message to the Korean Embassy in Tokyo about this inquiry but they haven’t responded to it yet. Do you happen to know if there are other requirements I need to submit apart from the once mentioned above? Or, is there a need for me to submit all these documents as I’m living in an OECD country? I also have a slight concern about the ITR. I hope you can help me out~ I’d really appreciate it. Thanks!
Hi, I am a student studying master degree in korea…my sister in law wants to come here and wants to work here from tourist visa..this is possible? please reply me
Hi Ms. Betchay, I have a question po. I am currently employed sa business ng mother ng fiancè ko. Nagresign ako sa previous job ko (5mos lang ako dun) they told me ibibigay nila ang ITR ko next week. Pero im planning to get a tax exemption certificate sa bir since below minimum wage ako ulit. What should i do? Mag family tour kami: me, my fiancè, 3 yr old son, mother ng fiancè ko and brother niya.
Here are my requirements:
1. Passport
2. Copy ng old passport ko (attached my saudi arabian visa since dun ako lumaki and pinanganak)
3. Bank cert (3X,XXX)
4. Bank statement (est 2015)
5. Affidavit of support from my fiancè (since sa kanya ko iunder ang anak namin)
6. ITR (2016) and will get a tax exemption cert from bir since january 2017 pa lang ako nagstart sa company ng mom niya
Ano pa po ang maadvice ninyo? I’m already freaking out feel ko di ako mabibigyan ng visa huhuhu sinurprise lang ako ng fiancè ko for this trip hindi niya alam na may visa pa. 😂 So we have tickets na. Huhuhu please enlighten me almost 4 days na ako di nakakatulog char hehehe
Hi Ms. Betchay, I have a question po. I am currently employed sa business ng mother ng fiancè ko. Nagresign ako sa previous job ko (5mos lang ako dun) they told me ibibigay nila ang ITR ko next week. Pero im planning to get a tax exemption certificate sa bir since below minimum wage ako ulit. What should i do? Mag family tour kami: me, my fiancè, 3 yr old son, mother ng fiancè ko and brother niya.
Here are my requirements:
1. Passport
2. Copy ng old passport ko (attached my saudi arabian visa since dun ako lumaki and pinanganak)
3. Bank cert (3X,XXX)
4. Bank statement (est 2015)
5. Affidavit of support from my fiancè (since sa kanya ko iunder ang anak namin)
6. ITR (2016) and will get a tax exemption cert from bir since january 2017 pa lang ako nagstart sa company ng mom niya
Ano pa po ang maadvice ninyo? I’m already freaking out feel ko di ako mabibigyan ng visa huhuhu sinurprise lang ako ng fiancè ko for this trip hindi niya alam na may visa pa. 😂 So we have tickets na. Huhuhu please enlighten me almost 4 days na ako di nakakatulog char hehehe
hi i just want to ask i am ofw and planning to travel in korea on april together with my mom ofw ( who will soon stay for good in Philippines) and my 3 children all are born abroad and will be transferring their school in Philippines this upcoming school year. we are planning to travel in korea w/o my husband do i need his consent? and also how about the school certificate and school id by april for sure we cant comply on this requirement. any advise for visa application? thanks
hi i just want to ask i am ofw and planning to travel in korea on april together with my mom ofw ( who will soon stay for good in Philippines) and my 3 children all are born abroad and will be transferring their school in Philippines this upcoming school year. we are planning to travel in korea w/o my husband do i need his consent? and also how about the school certificate and school id by april for sure we cant comply on this requirement. any advise for visa application? thanks
hi maam betchay nu po bang mainam na gawin bkit un po yung reason of denial….
hi maam betchay nu po bang mainam na gawin bkit un po yung reason of denial….
ung mma ko po 2 beses ng na deny sa embassy cant prove the purpose to entry the korea ung inattached nila sa paspport nia…dhil ba un sa kptid ko dti na ngtnt dto pro nsa pinas na po cia bout 3 yrs.na po…
Hi Ms. betchay,
During my first visit sa Korea nagtanong din po ako sa blog na to. I followed your advice and my visa got approved. We are going to visit Korea again next year. Nagpplan po kami ng boyfriend ko to open a joint account sa bank and icclose na namin ung personal passbook savings account namin. Will it affect our visa application kung joint account ang issubmit namin considering na we’re not married yet?
Hi Michelle! It will be better if you could keep your personal bank account and just open a new joint account.
Hi Ms. betchay,
During my first visit sa Korea nagtanong din po ako sa blog na to. I followed your advice and my visa got approved. We are going to visit Korea again next year. Nagpplan po kami ng boyfriend ko to open a joint account sa bank and icclose na namin ung personal passbook savings account namin. Will it affect our visa application kung joint account ang issubmit namin considering na we’re not married yet?
Hi Michelle! It will be better if you could keep your personal bank account and just open a new joint account.
Hi Ms Betchay,
I just want to ask regarding getting a Korean Visa for my sister. May dilemma kasi kami, Naka LOA kasi yung sister ko. And sabi ng school, wala silang pwedeng maibigay na cert sa sister ko kundi GWA. Parang summary of grades lang ata yun. Nag ttry kami tumawag sa embassy kaso di kami makasingit ng call. Nag baka sakali lang ako sayo. haha! baka alam mo na yung sagot. Nag try nadin ako mag google, baka may sagot din. lols!
Thanks for your time!
Hi Ms Betchay,
I just want to ask regarding getting a Korean Visa for my sister. May dilemma kasi kami, Naka LOA kasi yung sister ko. And sabi ng school, wala silang pwedeng maibigay na cert sa sister ko kundi GWA. Parang summary of grades lang ata yun. Nag ttry kami tumawag sa embassy kaso di kami makasingit ng call. Nag baka sakali lang ako sayo. haha! baka alam mo na yung sagot. Nag try nadin ako mag google, baka may sagot din. lols!
Thanks for your time!
Hi Ms Betchay, magaapply po kami family visa pero iba kami ng date of entry, may possibilty bang madeny ako dahil iba date of entry ko sa kanila? Mauuna kasi ako, 7 days ahead.
Thanks in advance!
HI! Okay lang kahit iba-iba ang date of entry.
Hi Ms Betchay, magaapply po kami family visa pero iba kami ng date of entry, may possibilty bang madeny ako dahil iba date of entry ko sa kanila? Mauuna kasi ako, 7 days ahead.
Thanks in advance!
Hi Miss Betchay! How have you been? My friend and I are planning to go to Korea. It would be my second time but first for her.
She is living apart from her parent and has moved in with her Korean boyfriend. The boyfriend supports her schooling, she is in her 4th semester in college now. She does have money in the bank but since she is just a student, unemployed, what documents are required for her?
Hope you could help! Thanks
Hi! She needs to submit copies of her school registration card, TOR and school ID.
Hi! Has anyone tried using visa.go.kr to check your korean visa application online?
this is a big help info. Hello Betchay! its our plan to visit korea again dz summer. we are granted last year for single entry tourist visa and last month, we are as well fortunate that japanese embassy granted us tourist visa to their country. We are planning to apply for korean visa by next week but for the releasing, may I know if a representative can claim our visa? we are willing to give authorization letter because we are from province pa. Would that be possible? thanku Ms. Betchay!
Hi! Yes a representative can claim your visa. You also don’t need to go to the embassy for the application, you could ask somebody else to submit your applicaiton.
this is a big help info. Hello Betchay! its our plan to visit korea again dz summer. we are granted last year for single entry tourist visa and last month, we are as well fortunate that japanese embassy granted us tourist visa to their country. We are planning to apply for korean visa by next week but for the releasing, may I know if a representative can claim our visa? we are willing to give authorization letter because we are from province pa. Would that be possible? thanku Ms. Betchay!
Hi! Yes a representative can claim your visa. You also don’t need to go to the embassy for the application, you could ask somebody else to submit your applicaiton.
God bless u always Ms. Betchay! Thank you very much! (^-^)
Hello po,
I am still a college student, I haven’t been to other countries before, and my cousin, a Filipina who works in Canada (she’s already a Canadian citizen), wants to travel to South Korea with me. She will be the one who will take care of the financial matters for travelling.
I would just want to ask if what other documents (aside from the ones mentioned above) that I must present to the embassy for the visa application? Do I still need to present a letter citing that my cousin will be the one to pay for all the expenses? Do I still need to present my parents’ ITR, bank certificate etc.? Thank you very much. I hope someone will answer 🙂 God Bless. 😀
HI! Since you’re a college student, you could present your school credentials like your Transcript of Records and School Registration. You may also be asked to present your parents’ documents like their Certificate of Employment/ Business Certificate and tax returns. Also, proof of your relationship with your cousin (birth certificate)
Hello po,
I am still a college student, I haven’t been to other countries before, and my cousin, a Filipina who works in Canada (she’s already a Canadian citizen), wants to travel to South Korea with me. She will be the one who will take care of the financial matters for travelling.
I would just want to ask if what other documents (aside from the ones mentioned above) that I must present to the embassy for the visa application? Do I still need to present a letter citing that my cousin will be the one to pay for all the expenses? Do I still need to present my parents’ ITR, bank certificate etc.? Thank you very much. I hope someone will answer 🙂 God Bless. 😀
HI! Since you’re a college student, you could present your school credentials like your Transcript of Records and School Registration. You may also be asked to present your parents’ documents like their Certificate of Employment/ Business Certificate and tax returns. Also, proof of your relationship with your cousin (birth certificate)
hi question po, I am married for about 1 and 9 mos. but I haven’t updated my name on the passport and civil status yet. My friend and I are planning to visit Korea this year. How do I fill out my visa application? Should I put married or never married? since all of my official documents are still on single status
hi question po, I am married for about 1 and 9 mos. but I haven’t updated my name on the passport and civil status yet. My friend and I are planning to visit Korea this year. How do I fill out my visa application? Should I put married or never married? since all of my official documents are still on single status
hi! I am a student and I would like to go to skorea. my aunt would be financing my trip but she is a us citizen. is it okay for me to submit her documents(bankcert itr etc) instead of my parents’? thank you! 🙂
hi! I am a student and I would like to go to skorea. my aunt would be financing my trip but she is a us citizen. is it okay for me to submit her documents(bankcert itr etc) instead of my parents’? thank you! 🙂
Hi Ms. Betchay,
My friend will be resigning from work and baka magstart sya sa bago nyang work by July 2017. We will visit korea in January 2018 and we will be getting our visa by December 2017. By december, 5months pa lang sa bagong work ung friend ko. Magiging factor pa din kaya ung tenurity sa work para makakuha ng visa considering na we alreay visited korea last year?
Regards,
Michelle
Hi Ms. Betchay
May tanning po ako nasa UAE aka ngaun and magreresign na ako sa work ko this coming month and pat aka nacancel na sa work plan ko mag visit sa Korea for tour.. is it possible?
Kuha po muna kayo ng tourist visa.
Hi Ms. Betchay
May tanning po ako nasa UAE aka ngaun and magreresign na ako sa work ko this coming month and pat aka nacancel na sa work plan ko mag visit sa Korea for tour.. is it possible?
Good Day!
I already resigned my work and last day will be by August..
I am currently pregnant with my BF 3 months.
I have previous Korean Visa (1 Single and 2 Multiple) and 2 Japanese Visa (Single and Multiple – still valid)
We are not yet married, I wonder if what should apply, as tourist? But I cannot provide COE as resign na ako and also he is not yet employed cause he stopped his studies here in Manila. What could be the best way?
Thanks!
Hi Kim! Tourist as you’re not married and you haven’t given birth. If you get married it will be easier for you to get a spousal visa when you have a baby.
Dear Ms. Betchay,
I read this in your post,
“SHORT TERM MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA
– Qualified Applicants
1. Applicants who have obtained a permanent residency in any OECD member countries (except Korea) or people who visited OECD member countries more than 2 times within the last 4 years, or people who visited Korea more than 4 times within the last 2 years.
– Required document: Original and photocopy of visiting records in the applicants’ passports (visa and arrival stamps)”
I visited Japan(OECD) 3 times this year – meaning I just need to submit the required document as posted?
Thanks!-
Good Day!
I already resigned my work and last day will be by August..
I am currently pregnant with my BF 3 months.
I have previous Korean Visa (1 Single and 2 Multiple) and 2 Japanese Visa (Single and Multiple – still valid)
We are not yet married, I wonder if what should apply, as tourist? But I cannot provide COE as resign na ako and also he is not yet employed cause he stopped his studies here in Manila. What could be the best way?
Thanks!
Hi Ms. Betchay;
Is it true that if I have US Multiple Visa, I don’t need a Korea Visa?
Thanks in advance.
Hi Joan! That’s not true. You still need to get a visa if you’re visiting Korea. The only time you won’t need to get a visa is if you’re having a layover in Korea on your way to or from the USA.
HI po confirm q lang po sana I’m travelling from manila to korea at magstay ako for 4days dun and after nun derecho ako to US. kelangan ko pa po bang mag apply ng visa mam? thanks mam
AS long as you have an outbound ticket to the US ~
Hi Ms. Betchay;
Is it true that if I have US Multiple Visa, I don’t need a Korea Visa?
Thanks in advance.
Hi miss bechay need your help, gusto ko po sana mlaman if you know about getting visa of a child born in philippines but his father and i not yet married were planning to do so but my concern is do we really need to do a dna test to prove that he is the father even he already did a affidavit of paternity and my son’s birth certificate nka apelyido nman po sa father nya~ thanks in advance hope for the respond asap^^ and if you can send me in my email sunshine_gozum@yahoo.com thanks
Hi Ms. Betchay!
Good Day!
I was planning to attend a conference for my profession which will be held in Korea this September. My parents are the one who will support my trip going there. I applied my visa last Aug. 2, 2017. My visa got denied last Aug. 9, 2017 and the reason of the Korean Embassy was I fail to qualify for the category that I am applying. I can’t understand their reason of why am I not qualified as I do follow their requirements, tho some of the requirements like ITR, which I don’t have yet as I am fairly new to the job and I just recently graduated, I comply for what they need. And for that, I follow some requirements for the student visa category like parent’s docs. Here are the requirements that I passed to the Korean Embassy :
– Application for Visa
– Passport
– Photocopy of Passport Bio Page
– Photocopy of Grad Cert (for them to know that I am a fresh grad, but during my application they gave it back to me)
– Original Copy of Cert of Employment
– Leave Certificate (for them to know that I am going back to my company in the Philippines and will not go there to find a work, but they also gave this back to me.)
– Valid IDs (returned)
PARENTS Docs:
Employment Cert (Father)
Overseas Employment Certificate (Father)
Photocopy of Valid ID (Father) (returned)
Photocopy of Passport (Both Parents) (returned)
Photocopy of Visa sa ibang visa countries (Both Parents) (returned)
Photocopy of Marriage Cert. (returned)
Bank Certificate (Mother)
Bank Statement (Mother)
Statement Original Copy of non-filing of ITR (Father)
Affidavit of Support (stating that my parents are the one who will support my trip) (notarized)
Invitation Letter (from the organizers of the event in Korea)
I also attach a Letter of Explanation stating that I am a fresh graduate, I am new to the job that’s why I don’t have an ITR, that my parents will support my trip, that I;ve been to some Asian countries with itinerary and dates to prove that I am going back to my home country. I really can;t understand why I got denied. Do you think they will accept it if I’ll write to them an appeal for reconsideration? I requested the organizers of the event from Korea to write too for back-up stating that I am a legit participant of the event. Do I miss some of the reqt? It’s hard for me to accept that I got denied coz I’ve been waiting for that conference for a year and its just so unfortunate that my visa got denied. Hope that someone can help me too.
Thank you very much and have a great day!
Hi Ms. Betchay!
Good Day!
I was planning to attend a conference for my profession which will be held in Korea this September. My parents are the one who will support my trip going there. I applied my visa last Aug. 2, 2017. My visa got denied last Aug. 9, 2017 and the reason of the Korean Embassy was I fail to qualify for the category that I am applying. I can’t understand their reason of why am I not qualified as I do follow their requirements, tho some of the requirements like ITR, which I don’t have yet as I am fairly new to the job and I just recently graduated, I comply for what they need. And for that, I follow some requirements for the student visa category like parent’s docs. Here are the requirements that I passed to the Korean Embassy :
– Application for Visa
– Passport
– Photocopy of Passport Bio Page
– Photocopy of Grad Cert (for them to know that I am a fresh grad, but during my application they gave it back to me)
– Original Copy of Cert of Employment
– Leave Certificate (for them to know that I am going back to my company in the Philippines and will not go there to find a work, but they also gave this back to me.)
– Valid IDs (returned)
PARENTS Docs:
Employment Cert (Father)
Overseas Employment Certificate (Father)
Photocopy of Valid ID (Father) (returned)
Photocopy of Passport (Both Parents) (returned)
Photocopy of Visa sa ibang visa countries (Both Parents) (returned)
Photocopy of Marriage Cert. (returned)
Bank Certificate (Mother)
Bank Statement (Mother)
Statement Original Copy of non-filing of ITR (Father)
Affidavit of Support (stating that my parents are the one who will support my trip) (notarized)
Invitation Letter (from the organizers of the event in Korea)
I also attach a Letter of Explanation stating that I am a fresh graduate, I am new to the job that’s why I don’t have an ITR, that my parents will support my trip, that I;ve been to some Asian countries with itinerary and dates to prove that I am going back to my home country. I really can;t understand why I got denied. Do you think they will accept it if I’ll write to them an appeal for reconsideration? I requested the organizers of the event from Korea to write too for back-up stating that I am a legit participant of the event. Do I miss some of the reqt? It’s hard for me to accept that I got denied coz I’ve been waiting for that conference for a year and its just so unfortunate that my visa got denied. Hope that someone can help me too.
Thank you very much and have a great day!
Hi! May I ask kung anong chineck mong purpose of travel? Dapat ung may nakalagay na “Meeting/Conference”. And dapat may invitation letter ka talaga from the Conference. That’s what my best friend did when she attended a conference sa Korea.
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Its me again. tanong ko lang po. I’m employed kaso recently i had to register our business under my name. so lumalabas po na i have my own business while being employed. question is okay lang ba na ung requirements na lang for employed ang ipasa ko? or do i also have to submit ung requirements for businessmen?
Really need your advise po.
Regards,
Michelle
You can bring as many documents as you can. They will give it back to you if they aren’t necessary.
Hi Ms. Betchay,
Its me again. tanong ko lang po. I’m employed kaso recently i had to register our business under my name. so lumalabas po na i have my own business while being employed. question is okay lang ba na ung requirements na lang for employed ang ipasa ko? or do i also have to submit ung requirements for businessmen?
Really need your advise po.
Regards,
Michelle
Hello po,
Can I please ask what exactly are the requirements for visa application if you are a frequent traveler in South Korea. According to other statements that i have read, you can be considered frequent traveller if you have visited South Korea ATLEAST 4 times within 2 years. So that means that on my 5th entry, I can already apply for a multiple entry visa? Ive got confused by this eligibility requirement in the South Korean embassy site, “Those who have made visits to Korea MORE THAN 4 times within the recent 2 years at the time of application”. Does that mean I will only be considered frequent traveler if ive visited Korea 5 times within 2 years? Ive been to Korea twice this year and planning to have a visit again in Spring and autumn next year. I’m really hoping you could help me:) Thanks in advance