Visas |
South Korean passport holders do not need a visa if their intended stay in the Philippines for business or tourism purpose will not exceed 21 days. However, they should have a passport valid for at least six months beyond their intended stay in the Philippines and a plane or ship ticket valid for onward or return journey to their country of origin or next country of destination.
Nationals from 146 countries are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of twenty-one (21) days or less. Check list at http://www.dfa.gov.ph/consular/visa.htm
Foreigners whose intended stay in the Philippines will exceed 21 days have to apply for visa before traveling to the Philippines. A visitor with a visa is given a 59-day stay in the Philippines. Should a visitor wish to remain longer than his authorized initial stay of 59 days, he may request extension of stay from the Bureau of Immigration Office (http://www.dfa.gov.ph/consular/visa.htm) and pay the necessary extension fees.
For other types of visas such as seaman’s visa, official visa and student visas for college students, please contact (+82) (2) 796-7387, ext. 103.
The granting of Philippine visa is only a form of pre-entry clearance. Philippine visa holders are still subject to normal immigration control at the port of entry. Philippine Immigration officers have the authority to grant or deny admission.