with CCVI (Certificate for Confirmation of Visa Issuance) or Blue Form from Korea’s Ministry of Justice.
Tourist and Business Visa may be granted a maximum stay of 90 days. Seamen or transit Visa, 7 days stay. For those who have the Confirmation of Visa Issuance or blue form, the stay will depend on the approved length of stay from the Ministry of Justice in Korea.
In applying for a visa, there are standard requirements. For all who wish to apply, they must submit the following:
Application form duly filled in and signed. The form can be obtained from the Embassy or downloaded at www.mofat.go.kr/philippines
Required documents will depend on the applicant’s occupation and purpose of visit to Korea.
FOR EMPLOYEES
If Personally invited to Korea : Original Invitation Letter notarized in Korea and passport copy of the Korean Invitor
If invited by a Company in Korea :Original Invitation Letter notarized in Korea & photocopy of the Korean Company Business Permit
FOR BUSINESSMEN
If Personally invited to Korea : Original Invitation Letter notarized in Korea and passport copy of the Korean Invitor
If invited by a Company in Korea :Original Invitation Letter notarized in Korea & photocopy of the Korean Company Business Permit
FOR STUDENTS
3.1 Students who will travel for tourism purpose
If Personally invited to Korea : Original Invitation Letter notarized in Korea and passport copy of the Korean Invitor
3.2 Students who will study in Korea
4.) FOR SEAMAN/ SEAFARERS
5.) FOR RELIGIOUS WORKERS/MISSIONARIES
If employee, submit employment certificate & ITR
PARENTS OF A FILIPINO NATIONAL MARRIED TO KOREAN
FOR SPOUSE OF A U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL STATIONED IN KOREA
7.1)FOR CHILD/PARENTS WHOSE MOTHER/DAUGHTER IS MARRIED TO a U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL STATIONED IN KOREA
FOR SHORT TERM EMPLOYMENT IN KOREA OR C4 VISA (for entertainers, teachers etc)
for entertainers - recommendation letter from Korea Media Rating Board
For teachers - recommendation letter from the ministry of Education
FOR APPLICANTS WHO HAVE A CONFIRMATION OF VISA ISSUANCE (CCVI) FROM THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE IN KOREA:
Application procedure. After completing the required documents, applicants may file their applications at the Consular Office from 9-11 am only. This is on a first come, first serve basis. No appointment is needed. First time travelers and those who do not have previous or valid visas to U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, or Korea must present their documents at Window 3. Frequent Travelers, seamen and those who have confirmation of visa issuance number should apply at Window 4.
Processing takes 7 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 2-4 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.
Visa exemptions are as follows:
If using Philippine Official and Diplomatic Passport.
If transiting only and going to the U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan, 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 ?
www.mofat.go.kr or call the consular office
at 811-8260~62(Ms. Jac : Local no.302)
For further inquiries or clarifications regarding visa matters, you may contact us at those numbers. The Consular office is open from Monday to Friday