Requirements for Korean Visa Application Based on Purpose of Visit — FULL LIST

Guide on the Requirements for Korean Visa You Must Prepare in Applying

REQUIREMENTS FOR KOREAN VISA – Here are the documents needed for the application of a travel visa to Korea based on purpose of visit.

Among the many countries in the world, a lot of people would agree that one of the most beautiful nations to visit is Korea. Many individuals want a tour in the foreign country while others want to work there, study, or do business. However, to be allowed of entry to Korea, you must secure a visa.

There are many visa free countries that Filipinos may visit this 2023 but Korea is not one of them because it requires a travel visa. Meanwhile, you may take your chance by applying for a visa through submitting the specific documents needed based on your visit.

Although a visa application may cost you time, money, and energy, there are several worthy things to do in the country. Have a picture with the most famous N Seoul Tower at the background, experience walking along the Bukchon Hanok Village, taste the foods at the Gwangjang market, visit Lotte World, and a lot more.

Also, you will surely love to gaze at the Yeouido Hangang Park at night or walk along the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, more popularly called DDP. Just obtain a travel visa and there is surely a lot that you can do.

With regards to the requirements for the Korean Visa application, as mentioned earlier, the lists of documents required in applying for a visa vary depending on the purpose of visiting Korea. Here’s a guide below:

For Tourism

• Application Form
• 1 piece of Passport size colored picture
• Original Passport 
• 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)
• Copy of PRC Card or IBP Card (If applicable only)
• 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]
• Original Personal Bank Certificate [must include account name, account number, 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)
• Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316
• Visa Fee: GRATIS (59 days below stay in Korea) / PHP2,000 (60 to 90 days stay in Korea) 

For Business

• Application Form
• 1 piece of Passport size colored picture
• Original Passport
• 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)
• Copy of PRC Card or IBP Card (If applicable only)
• Photocopy of Business Registration from SEC or DTI
• Photocopy of Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit
• Original Personal Bank Certificate
  • must include account name, account number, 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
• Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316

For Seasonal Employment

• Korean Visa Application Form
• Original Passport, Photocopy of Passport Bio-page
• 1 piece of passport size colored picture
• Medical Certificate (issued within 6 months from the date of visa application)
  • General health checkups should include lab test results of AIDS, Syphilis, and Drug
  • No designated hospital
• Certificate of TB (tuberculosis) Screening (issued from hospitals designated by the Korean embassy within 3months)
  • Only those examined at the designated hospitals are valid
  • Refer to attachment for the list of designated hospitals and Certificate of TB (tuberculosis) Screening
• NBI Clearance Certificate (E-8-1~4 visa applicants only)
  • Issued within 3 months from the date of visa application
• WHO-approved certificate of completion of COVID-19 vaccination
  • Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Moderna, Janssen, Covishield, Sinopharm (BIBP), Sinovac, and Covaxin
  • Certificate issued by VaxCertPH or certificate issued by WHO ICV International Vaccination Certificate

For Family Visit

• Application Form
• 1 piece of Passport size colored picture
• Original Passport
• Copy of Passport First Page
• Copy of Invitor’s(Korean/Filipino) Passport First page (or valid ID)
• Invitor’s(Korean/Filipino) Invitation letter (Designated format from Embassy or Hikorea Website/with date and signature)
• Invitor’s(Korean/Filipino) Letter of Guarantee (Designated format from Embassy or Hikorea Website/guarantee period must be 3 years from entry date/with date and signature) 
• Invitor’s Letter of Pledge on Illegal stay and Unemployment (Designated format from Embassy or Hikorea Website/with date and signature)
• X-ray Result and Certificate of TB (tuberculosis) Screening (issued from hospitals designated by the Korean embassy within 3months)
• Invitor’s Korean Basic Certificate (detailed, issued within 3 months) 
• Invitor’s Korean Family Certificate (detailed, issued within 3 months) 
• Invitor’s Korean Marriage History (detailed, issued within 3 months) 
• Korean Resident Registration Certificate (issued within 3 months) 
• Korean Family Certificate under Korean’s child (detailed, issued within 3 months) (If pregnant, Pregnancy Certificate, or Maternity Handbook)
• Proof documents of Philippine family relation of Invitor & Invitee such as PSA Birth Certificate and PSA Marriage Certificate
• Documents to prove severe diseases and/or disabilities (if applicable) 
• Original PSA Marriage certification or Cenomar

For Family Visit To Korean National Husband/Wife

• Application Form
• 1 piece of Passport size colored picture
• Original Passport
• 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)
• PSA Original Marriage Certificate
• Copy of Certificate of Korean Marriage History (detailed, valid for 3 months)
• Photocopy of Bio-page of Korean’s Passport
• Invitation Letter from Korean Spouse
• Photocopy of Korean’s Philippine Visa and ACR I-Card
  • it is possible to have a multiple visa
• Original Employment Certificate(issued within 3 months) or DTI (or SEC) of Korean Spouse

For Study

• Application Form
• Passport Original
• 1 pc Passport size colored picture 
• Copy of Passport First Page
• Original & Copy of valid visa and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years
• Philippines Last School Record Original
• PSA Birth Certificate (Original only)
• Financial Supporting Document (if no scholarship grant)
  • Original Employment Certificate of Parents (issued within 30 days)
  • Original Bank Certificate of Parents/Applicant (issued within 30 days)
• Admission Certificate from Korea (issued within 3 months)
• Business Permit of the University in Korea
• Scholarship Exchange Agreement (For Exchange Student only)
• Recommendation issued from Philippine School (For Exchange Student only)

For Short-Term Employment

• Korean Visa Application Form
• 1 piece of Passport size colored picture attached on the Visa Application Form
• Original Passport
• 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)
• Invitation Letter from Korean Organization written in Korean
• Guarantee Letter from Korean Organization
•  Photocopy of Korean Organization’s Business Permit
• Additional Documents
  • Installation/maintenance of imported machines, production of shipbuilding and industrial facilities, and others : Service Contract Copy, Dispatch order or business trip order
  • for other professions:
    • Employment Contract Copy
    • Recommendation from relevant Korean Government Office

There are different lists of requirements for Korean Visa application for students and retirees. For students who are visiting the country, the following documents are needed in the application for a travel visa:

• Application Form
• 1 piece of Passport size colored picture
• Original Passport
• Copy of Passport 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)
• School Certificate (Original) 
• Copy of School ID 
•  Original PSA Birth Certificate 
• Parents’ Documents:
  • Original PSA Marriage Certificate
  • Original Bank Certificate
  • Bank Statement (original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months)
  • If employed:
    • Employment Certificate Original
    • Photocopy of ITR or Form 2316 Copy
  • If self-employed:
    • Business Registration from SEC or DTI (Copy)
    • Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit (Copy)
    • Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316

If you are a retiree who is applying for a travel visa to visit Korea, here are the documents that you must prepare and submit to the Korean Embassy:

• Application Form
• 1 piece of Passport size colored picture
• Original Passport
• Copy of Passport 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
  • It must include account name, account number, 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 Senior citizen’s ID

If you have no extra time or money for visa applications, the next option is to visit countries that do not require a travel visa for entry. There are over 50 Visa Free countries Filipinos can visit this 2023.

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