In 2015, my son and I applied for a Korean visa for the very first time. I documented our application experience in this blog, and even listed down the requirements, as well as some tips on what to do and what to expect once you have submitted your application at the Korean Embassy. (Read all about it here.)
We were lucky to have been granted a multiple entry visa on our first application, thanks to my BDO-issuedAmerican Expresscredit card. Back then, BDO had a promo wherein its cardholders(BDO Gold, Platinum, and American Express)can enjoy amultiple entry visa privilegeto Korea for up to five years and beexemptedfrom submitting financial documents such as Income Tax Return(ITR)and Bank Certificate.
Fast forward to 2017, BDO has just announced that thispromo is extended until December 31, 2019. The announcement is posted on both theBDO websiteand the official webpage of theEmbassy of Korea in the Philippines.
Anagon: Korean Visa Application 2019
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea has agreed to give BDO Gold and and Elite Cardholders multiple-entry visas. Applicants who can submit credit card account statement are subject to the following.
(Platinum Visa, Titanium/Platinum and World Elite MasterCard, Gold/Platinum/Cathay Pacific and American Express Charge Cards issued by BDO, Diamond UnionPay, Diners Club Premiere)
They are exempted from submitting Bank Certificate and ITR (Income Tax Return) when applying. This offer is valid until December 31, 2019 only.
How To Apply For Five Year Multiple Entry South Korea Tourist Visa For Filipinos
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea has agreed to give BPI Gold Credit Cardholders, BPI Platinum Credit cardholders and Gold BPI Express Teller Debit Cardholders multiple entry visas.
They are also exempted from submitting Bank Certificate and ITR (Income Tax Return) when applying. This offer is valid until December 31, 2019.
*Eligible applicants are not automatically issued a multiple entry visa. Issuance of visa whether single or multiple entry is subject for approval of the consul in-charge.
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If you own any of the aforementioned cards and have been wanting to go to Korea, I suggest you grab this opportunity while the promo is still ongoing. Applying for a Korean visa is actually pretty easy, as long as you can provide the necessary documents. This promo makes the application process even easier, and you even stand a chance to obtain a multiple entry visa.
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.
Korean Visa Requirements & Application Process For Filipinos
After completing the required documents, applicants may file their applications at the Consular Office from 8:30-11 am only, every Monday to Friday. Please arrive before 10:30 am to allow enough time for processing. Applicants who arrive after 10:30 am may not be accommodated. 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 travelers 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.
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.
Korean Visa Application Requirements For Filipinos (2023)
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.
Applicants may file their applications at the Consular Office from 8:30-11 am only. Please arrive before 10:30 am to allow time for processing. 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.
South Korea Visa Requirements For Filipino Tourists In 2023
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 travelers, and 3 working days for frequent travelers. There is no expedite processing.
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.
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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.
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Update: As of July 1, 2018, The Korean Embassy in the Philippines located in McKinley, Taguig City no longer accepts walk-in applicants for a Korean visa. This should now be done through an accredited travel agency. Please click the link for more details:http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/30/18/visa-application-for-korea-now-only-through-travel-agencies
Your love for kimchi, cosmetics, and k-dramas, will finally go to the next level as you can now easily get to South Korea as a tourist. Though unlike our neighboring ASEAN countries, Filipinos need a visa to get to the land of Oppas. I cannot blame you; by just hearing the word visa, I used to get intimidated by it despite of me traveling around the region for quite some time now. I just had a perception of a strict and thorough process when it comes to visa applications.
For first time travelers, a single entry visa with a validity of up to 3 months might be appropriate. It may not give the flexibility the multiple entry visa has but at least it’s enough for now to get us to SoKor. It’ll suffice for our trip that is most probably more or less a week.
Korean Visa Application Guide For Filipinos
First, I will discuss the normal process of getting a South Korean Tourist Visa. Like I mentioned above, you’ll most likely get only a single entry visa valid for three months from the issuance date especially if you’re a first-time traveler.
There are additional requirements depending on your employment status. I’ll only be talking about my first-hand experience so this post would basically benefit employees out there. For additional requirements for businessmen, housewives, students and minors, retirees, etc., you can click HERE to be directed to the South Korean Embassy website.
The requirements seem a lot but don’t be overwhelmed as I was only able to complete them in 2 days in exemption of the financial documents. It also depends on your company’s HR if how fast they provide your COE.
Special Promo: Enjoy Multiple Entry Visa To Korea Using Your Bdo Credit Card
Speaking of the financial documents, I was no longer required to submit them since I availed the BDO Credit Card Promo. It’s through this why I was granted a multiple entry visa valid for 3 years!
If you’re a BDO Gold Credit cardholder like me, you are exempted to submit the financial documents such as bank certificate, bank statements, and ITR. You just need to present a photocopy of your eligible credit card (front only) and the original hard copy of recent Monthly Billing Statement (MBS). For cardholders with electronic Monthly Billing Statement (MBS), you need to get an original copy from the bank. You also need to show the credit
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