Korea Tourist Visa Requirements in the Philippines

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1. Good evening miss Fehl! I worked in korea before, then nagtry ako to get a tourist visa last sept. ang mali ko di ko na attach ung dati kung passport, unforetunately i was denied and the reason was they were looking for more ties of you going back to the Philippines :[. Pero nagtry ako tourist visa sa japan na approved naman the day na madenied ako sa korean embassy, now i already travelled to japan and i have an EOCD visa. Ask ko lang po kung pwede pa ung business permit and mayors permit kung 2014 pa, kasi by March pa ulit ako makakapagpasa sa korean embassy, kakabayad ko lang kasi last august nag file kasi ko ng temporary closure sa business ko. Di ko pa narerenew ung permit ko, iconsider kaya nila yon? baka kasi madenied ako for the 2nd time eventhough Im considered as a frequent traveller. Thank you!

   • You need to show docs for your business. They require the latest year registration. Since, wala ka, I’m afraid you’ll get denied again

2. Hello po ms. Fehl, i have a question po ulit. i submitted my complete documents po last wednesday, the consul accepted it and chineck nya lang ng isang beses, then gave me the releasing date next wk. Wala po siya ni isang tanong, is that an indication na approved po ako? salamat po ulit.

   • It’s a positive sign I think. But pray still 🙂

3. Hello po! I’m a student and my mom is an OFW so she can’t get her bank certificate since she personally have to get it from the bank, can I submit her Car registration instead of bank certificate? Thank you so much! 🙂

4. Hi po..just want to ask…im planning ti go in SK..andun ung sister ko na Ofw..ako mgfifinance ng travel ko..pero dun aq mgstay sa haus nila n provided ng amo nia…do i still need invitation letter stating n dun aq mstay…at wat p po need ko?
   Do i need to declare dat?

   • It’s not among the primary requirements for tourist visa for employed individuals. I think you may need the invitation letter at the immigration (airport) coz you need to provide there where you will stay.

5. Hi Ms. Fehl! 🙂

   this blog is really helpful as some of my queries about the requirements for korean visa application are somehow answered. I am a graduating student, and my boyfriend gave me a trip ticket to korea as a graduation gift. My super problem right now is that, my Dad have no ITR, and I read here on your blog that the required documents, as much as possible must be updated. My dad is a retired teacher since 2005 (9 yrs ago) and since then he is unemployed therefore, he is tax-exempt, now, last November 2014, my father just turned 60 y/o meaning he is a senior citizen already. He also declared me and my mom as his beneficiaries. My mom is a housewife (tax-exempt too). So, I am asking for your opinion, if I could use my father’s monthly pension documets and etc…(SSS) instead of ITR? I don’t have any problem with his COE because we already requested it. The bank certificate, can we use his bank statement na pinaghuhulugan ng SSS (PNB) or should we open another account?

   I have another option with this problem, by using my boyfriend’s documents as he is financially stable and capable naman. I would need an Affidavit of support from him stating that he will be the one to support me financially during our stay in korea. Another thing, I would like to know what is SSS Static Info, lagi ko kasing nababasa sa mga nirereplyan mo ehh, Does my boyfriend need it too?

   Ms. Fehl, what should I do now? should I use my Dad’s pension documents or should I use my boyfriend’s documents?

   It will really help me a lot if you could answer me.
   Thanks! God Bless you! 🙂

   A.

   • Hi. Requirements for students are the following:

     1. Application Form
     2. 1 piece of Passport size colored picture
     3. Original Passport (should be valid for more than 6 months)
     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 School Certificate
     7. Photocopy of School ID
     8. Photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate of an applicant
     9. Parent’s Financial Support Document (COE, Bank Cert, ITR)

     I think you can use your dad’s pension SOA (statement of Account) instead of ITR since he’s already retired. You can also request bank certificate of the account he uses for his pension. Yes, prepare Affidavit of Support from your BF in case they request it too. SSS info is only an option when the embassy requests it.

     • Thank you so much Ms. Fehl!! :)) Next month na ako magaapply ng visa~ wish me luck! God Bless you! 🙂

6. Hi Fehl!

   Thank you for answering everone’s concerns.

   I just had my visa requirements for SK submitted this day (through an agency). It was complete. Itr, coe, letter of leave approval, bank cert etc.
   It was accepted by the consul however he had a comment that I dont have a guarantor and I am a first time traveller. Im also travelling solo.
   My claim date will be next week, Jan 27.

   What are the chances of getting my application approved? Thank you.

   • Apparently they were looking for more ties of you going back to the Philippines. Good luck I hope you’ll get approved.

7. hi ms.fhel,

   maybe you can help my friend.she is married to a japanese and been 3yrs n pblik blik sya s japan no work.and she is here in the philippines for almost 1 yr. unemployed din po sya dito s pinas? is she need tohave ITR? she is planning to visit this coming feb by her own .i am gladly thankful if you response quickly po.thank you godbless

   • I already replied for the requirements with this case. See my previous reply for your comment above. God bless!

8. Hi po ms. Fel, Greetings in Christ.

   i have plan to visit in korea this feb, galing na po ako ng japan as a tourist within the last 5 yrs. Complete po ung documents ko except sa mayor’s permit under renewal po kc it will take 3wks bago ma release. Ok lang po ba ung dti at last yr business permit? Married na rin po pala ako sa korean nsa pinas po sya, kso di pa po ako nkaka pag cfo, thats why ang ibang documents ko single pa including passport, is it ok po to put married? If my documents is still single, or just put single? may nso na po kmi ng marriage certificate ni hubby kso di pa na register sa korea ok lang po ba i present?The purpose of visit is vacation or tavel leisure for 5 days, and ako po mg support sa sarili ko, ok lang po ba un ang ilagay?

   Maraming salamat po sa tugon ninyo,

   Godbless po.

   • You must apply following the status on your docs and passport. Know first your real status right now and complete the legality of your status. Then update your docs (passport, IDs etc) to follow your status. It’s always best to be consistent to avoid major problems.

     • Thank u po ms. Fehl. Godbless!

9. hi,maam gudeve,pwdi mgtnung?my kpted po aqo andun xa korea nainvite na po aqo 2 bses na tpus ngayun ung mama ko nmn ung ininvite nya kc d dw pwdi dalawa xa isa lng nag invite paanu po ba aqo mkakuha nang visa maam?or pwdi nya po ba aqo mainvite ngaun khit andun pa mother qo,?slmat

10. Hi Ms Fehl,

    Great day!

    My family and I (4pax) was invited by a friend (OFW) to SK and we’ll be staying at her place this April.
    Will an invitation letter from my OFW friend help us with the application for tourist visa? Any possible additional requirement from my friend that may help us with the application?

    My other concern is my brother who is not technically employed as he is helping my mom with our store.
    He does not have ITR but I will be financing his travel. Will a financial support letter from me would help?
    We plan to go and apply for the visa together will it bear any impact?
    Lastly, it is not our first family out of country trip but it is their first visa application and my second korea visa application. If this can be documented can it help his visa application?

    Appreciate your advise.
    Thank you in advance.

    • Yes, invitation letter will help the application and it is needed if you will stay at your friend in Korea. As for your brother, show affidavit of support if you will support all throughout your Korean trip. Visa approval will still come from the consul 🙂 Good luck!

      • Thank you Fehl! Hopefully maging maayos ang lahat.

11. Hi ms.fhel,
    Good day. .i need your precious help. .i have a korean boyfriend and he invited me to go to his place in south korea. .in chongju-si. .i want to apply a tourist visa. .i’m planning to stay there for 2weeks or 14 days. .since i haven’t tried applying any visa. .i am very confused of what to do and where to go..i am from cebu. .i am currently working but for 3months now and only minimum wage .less than 10k is my salary so i am excempted on tax. .but i have my tin #. .but my korean bf will be the one to shoulder everthing. .since i am from cebu s it possible for me to apply a visa here.?what are other requirements. .?and also i just got my passport last dec.28,2014, ,but it was issued nobember 6,2014, ,,my boyfriend wants me to be there next month. .would be so kind to help me. .please i badly need your advice. .i will be expecting it. .kindly send your reply on my email. .
    .thank u so much for any help that u may offer..
    God bless and more power. .hope to hear from u very soon. .

    Very sincerely yours,
    Jennifer”jen”

    • . .sorry for the mispelled words. Thank you for having a kind and gifted heart. .keep up good work. .god bless and more power. .

12. Hi. I am working but I don’t have ITR. Is there a way that I could still get a visa? Please help

    • If it’s your first year or time to work, have an official letter from your employer that explains it.

13. My husband is a seaman & literally been around the world.Specifically he had a SK VISA 2 years ago when he stayed there to wait for the ship construction to be done @ Hyundai Shipyard.We are planning to have a family vacation on Oct. SK.How do we apply for a VISA because my husband is still here?

14. hi Ms. fehl,

    I have several questions regarding tourist visa requirement. Me and my friend are OFW here in KSA, we’re planning to visit SK upon the end of our contract on December. It’s stated that ITR is one of the primary requirement, OFW are exempted from tax. Are we still required to submit this or is there any alternative aside from ITR?, We’ll be using the COE which will be released by our prsesent employer, will the embassy honor this even if we end our service in our company??

    thanks 🙂

    • Have an official letter from your employer stating about your Tax exemption in the country you’re working. That could help. God bless!

15. Hi Ms. Fehl,

    May question lang ako if you have any idea about sa application requirements ng widowed and unemployed. Wala kasi sa website ng embassy so it would greatly help us if someone could answer me. I will be the one kasi to cover my mom’s expenses. I already prepared all the possible requirements for her like affidavit of support, marriage contract, death cert of my father, my birth cert., and our joint bank statement. Kaso I was able to get one copy lang ng COE ko, I am not sure kung pwede ba na one copy lang since we are going to apply together.

    Would appreciate an answer po. Thank you!

    • All embassies require strong ties like employment. I think providing the docs you mentioned can help already and if your mom has land titles, existing pension document, that could help too

      • Thank you for your response po. I was able to submit her visa application together with my copy of birth cert, affidavit of support, and bank statement. Hopefully they will grant her the visa. hehe

16. hi ms fehl,

    plan ko po kumuha ng tourist visa paguwi ko sa pinas galing d2 sa saudi, pero wala po akong bank account sa pinas, at coe lang mapapakita ko sa kanila pero babalik din naman ako d2 sa saudi after 2 months vcation sa pinas, ano2 pa po bang documents pwede ipakita sa kanila….

    thanks

    • Your COE, payslip and bank account abroad

17. Hi ms fel! I applied for a tourist visa in sk last May this year.Its my first time and sadly i was refused. The reason stated in a piece of paper attached on my passport was failed to prove the purpose of entry to korea.I was so confused for being denied the visa since i’ve submitted all the required docs. I have a small business and submitted bankcert,itr and mayors permit along with other docs. Can u pls enligthen me what seems really the reason of my visa denial? Thanks.

    • What was your purpose of entry? Maybe they were looking for DTI registration as well

      • Hi ms.fehl. I’m a filipino student and wants to travel in Korea. My boyfriend’s family and friends want me to visit there. But the problem is, my parents don’t have any bank certificate etc etc. I hope you could give me an advice on what to do. It will really be a big help. Thank you so much.

        • Hi. Apply as a Student. You need:

          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 School Certificate
          6. Photocopy of School ID
          7. Photocopy / Original of NSO Birth Certificate
          8. Invitation Letter & Copy of invitor’s Passport

          You need to provide proof of financial support whoever who will support your travel and accommodation, pocket money etc. If that’s your Korean friend, submit Letter of Financial Support and Accommodation

18. Hello miss fehl,

    I just want to ask, my aunt wants me to have a tour with her in SK as my my graduation gift, but I still don’t have a job and my parents don’t have enough money in there bank account that could prove that we are financially capable to travel in SK but the thing is my aunt who will travel with me to SK is the one who will pay for all the expense of my travel what document, aside from my parent’s bank cert., could I send to prove that it is my aunt who will pay for my trip instead of my parents?

19. Hi Ms. Fehl,

    I’m planning to visit Korea, I’m a minor student and all my requirements are complete, let’s say I have a personal invitation from Korea Tourism Organization, and my passport will be released on January or February but I checked Korean embassy’s website and saw their new policy on passport validity; it says

    “Please be informed that all visa applicants’ passport should be at least 6 months valid when applying for Korean Visa, effective on 2014.11.03. ”

    And lastly, what if the invitation is from a Korean friend, she’s around 18 and is also a student, is there any requirement to support her validity? Thanks and God bless 🙂

    • edit: aside from original copy of letter, is there any other requirement to support her validity?

    • Hi Regine. I suggest you apply when your passport is already released because passport is one of the primary requirements. All travel overseas requires a strict at least 6 months validity. I think you have nothing to worry when you have your new passport already since you have all the requirements for your tourist visa application for students and your Korean friend is 18 already, your friend needs to send you invitation letter and a copy of her passport.

20. Hi ms. Fehl. What i mean to ask is:

    1. This is my 2nd time to apply for visa coz i planned to go korea again on january 2015 for 2nd time. My first time to go in korea is last august and my first visa i got last august is expired already coz its only 59 days. Ang question ko po.. para po ba makakuha ulet ako ng 2nd visa… mag papasa ba ulet ako ng requirements na katulad nung sinubmit ko nung kumuha ako ng 1st visa nung august? O hindi na magpapasa? kasi nasa kanila parin naman ung documents na pinasa ko nung una ako kumuha ng visa. Thanks. Reply asap please thanks

    • And im a student po. 2nd time ko na kukuha ng visa.. tawag ba sa akin frequent traveller na? Once lang ako magtravel to korea everytime makakakuha ako ng 59 days free visa. Un lang po mga tanong ko thanks.

      • You are considered a frequent traveller if you have been to Korea for more than twice within four years. It is stated in their website. 🙂 http://embassy_philippines.mofa.go.kr/english/as/embassy_philippines/visa/announcement/index.jsp

        • thank you very much GEL.. it was so helpful 😀
          just want to ask .. will i still submit the same requirements na sinubmit ko nung first time kong mag apply ng visa even i am frequent traveller already ? 😀

          • Yes you need to submit the docs I mentioned for frequent travelers (employed) from my previous comment

21. Goodevening! Hi ms. Beautiful Fehl! 🙂 Anyway thank you so much for the help! It was a success! I went to korea August 20. I got my visa August 18. Its because of you! 갑사합니다 ㅋㅋ

    Anyway Ms. Fehl, i will have my 2nd trip to korea on January 2015. The visa i got last august was expired already. And im planning to get free visa again. Will i still need to submit the required documents again? the previous required documents i submit last august for my first visa, hindi ba pwede un nalang ? Frequent traveller ba ang tawag saken? I need an answer Asap! Thanks very much for understanding! 🙂 ill wait for the answer

    • Hi Kenne. You need to submit the following if you want to apply for frequent travelers visa. It will be advisable for you if you travel to Korea often.

      * For Employees(frequent travellers)

      1.Application Form
      2.1pc. Passport size colored picture
      3.Passport Original(6Mons. Valid)
      4.Copy of Passport First Page
      5.Original & Copy of valid visa s and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years
      6.Employment Certificate Original
      7.Personal Bank Certificate Original

      * For Businessman(frequent travellers)

      1.Application Form
      2.1pc. Passport size colored picture
      3.Passport Original(6Mons. Valid)
      4.Copy of Passport First Page
      5.Original & Copy of valid visa s and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years
      6.Business Registration from SEC or DTI (Copy)
      7.Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit(Copy)
      8.Personal Bank Certificate Original

22. Just a quick question… I have a Philippine passport & employed. If I plan to visit Korea just for 3-4 days do I need to get a visa?

    • Yes, unless you’re going to Jeju Island

23. Hello Ms. Fehl, I was just hoping you could help me with my concern.

    First off, I know the complete requirements for applying a tourist visa in Korea (employed).

    So here goes, I got hired kasi December 2013. So basically wala pa talaga akong ITR as of today. Most likely it’ll be given to me sa January 2015 pa. yun lang talaga ang kulang ko, the rest of the requirements, I can provide. pero ang korea trip ko kasi is Jan 22-26 2015. do u think I would be granted with the visa if I’m only lacking ITR/BIR Form 2316? coz i called Korean Embassy and they told me it will depend daw with the officer who would verify the docs, a very safe answer. but i want to know if may possiblity ba n ma grant ako 🙂

    • Yes, there’s a possibility you’ll get approved. If your employment certificate and other docs are satisfactory. I suggest you also submit SSS Static Info to prove your employment record as well in addition to the other requirements

24. Good Day po. Regarding about the visa, what would be the requirements if ang employer mo here in PH will shoulder your trip? your response will be a great help po. Thanks 🙂

    • That would be other type of visa. This thread is about tourist visa. Yours will be working visa or business visa since employer or business is involved

25. Hi! Ask ko lang po. If invited po from a relative in SKorea? Kailangan pa po ba ng show money for a tourist visa. And Im still 17 palang po. Paano po yun? Thankyou so much

26. HI GOOD DAY I my wife and two kids ages 14 and 12 are planning to tour SK by April 2015 wve been to singapore and hongkong what are the visa requirements for family visiting korea. thanks

27. hi felh,,,, im a seaman and my wife is working in sk right now,,,, were married but our passport is all single only…. can i say i just want to visit my girlfriend there? as a tourist visa… tnx and more power

    • Honesty is the best policy 🙂

      • Hello invited to all ng sister KO na citizen na sa SK, xa na laht gagastus skin run as Korea klangan ko pa ba ilagay na my business ako? I have complte requirements na din thanks

28. Hi ask ko lang if its okay not to bring the minor on tourist visa application. I am applying tourist visa for me and my daughter. Kagagaling lang namin but ndi na natanggap application due to time constraint. Babalik ako tomorrow. Sabe ni guard pwede nman daw kahit hindi na dalhin si minor. I just want a confirmation thank you. Kawawa kasi si baby byahe pa kami from olongapo.

29. Hi, di ko masyado maintindihan ung transit tourist. i’m a us green card holder. balak namin mag bakasyon sa pinas at pumunta ng korea. kailangan ko pa ba ng tourist visa? balik kami ng pinas after ng korea, dahil flight namin is us-manila, manila-us. counted kaya un as transit?

30. Hi… nka twice n ko balik sa embassy dahila wala ako itr ng parents ko. Dahil senior citizen na at wala pla syang tin#. Binigyan me ng bir ng certification. Ok n ba un. Pls help nmn thank you.

    • Decision will still come from the embassy. Regarding the ITR, since they retired na, I think the certificates from BIR would support that too

31. Hi Ms. Fehl,

    My friends and I are travelling to Seoul in March 2015. We’re all employed and regular employees to our respective companies. One of my friends has a relative (Filipino) in SK who works there. Can we all use same invitation letter since his relative will accommodate us when we visit SK? We plan to stay 9 days there but can we just indicate on our application form maybe 4 or 5 days only? Because I believe your show money depends on how long you stay in SK. We don’t know how much money will be sufficient for 9 days to have our visa approved. If you don’t mind, can you provide an estimation you think would be acceptable to have on our bank account?

    Looking forward to your response. Thanks and have a good day! 🙂

    JR

    • Yup, you can use same invitation letter but the info on the invitation must be true. Indicate all honest and consistent info or else you will be denied. You’re all employed, COE and ITR must be your focus not the bank account statement 🙂

      • Thanks for your immediate response! 🙂

32. Hi.

    Is there a high probability that i willl be granted a tourist visa if I dont have ITR. I have a business pero July this year lang nag start ang business ko and ITR is only applied and issued annually. I have my DTI and other licenses and even the Bank Certificate. Also I’ve been to Korea once.

    Thanks.

    • I think you’ll get approved if they know the reasons why you have no ITR at the moment and you show them documents proving your reasons (ie: BIR registration)

33. Hello. I was able to book a promo flight to SK for August next year for me and my 2 college kids. I’d like to ask what if I dont have an ITR? I am a recent widow and my husband left enough to support me and my kids, and I have an online job for a US company for 7 years now but I dont file any ITR. Will the bank certificate and employment certificate be enough proof that I can support myself and my kids? Thanks!

34. Hi! I really think that your post is really useful. I just have some queries though. I am currently employed, an LGU casual employee in particular. But I have no bank cert, my bf and I are planning to have a joint bank acct can I possibly use that? Thanks…

35. Hi Ms. Fehl,

    I’m a government employee and I have a diplomat passport which I previously used when I attended a conference in Denmark. You mentioned that having a Philippine Diplomat Passport makes you exempted for securing tourist visa. Im planning to visit South Korea this December (personal tour). Do I still need to apply for a tourist visa?

    Thank you very much and advance Merry Christmas!

36. I just wanna ask i lived in Australia for almost 8 years and I’m back to manila. I dont have job yet here in Manila but i want to travel to korea. I dont have bank account here coz in still with Australian bank account, ect. What should i do? Can my boyfriend write a letter that he will shoulder our korean trip?

37. hi po ask ko lang po possible na ma approve yung tourist visa namin ng anak if my husband work in korea e9 yung visa envited kami ng church of korea pinadala rin ng husband ko ang mga document nya i hope you reply i soon as possible

    • It depends upon the consul’s decision. If you already submitted the complete docs, you have nothing to worry

38. Good day te fel, ask ko lang po kung, may possible na ma approve yung visa ko kung ang mga requirement ko n ipapasa eh ito lang po
    bank certificate
    COE pero walang itr
    Certificate of land title (owned)
    Tourist visa po for xmass vacation dis coming december 2014
    Walang invitation letter o kelangan pa po yun??? I have friend po kc na koreano dun.. Dun ako s kanila mag spend ng xmass vacation.. Salamat po te fel..

    • You need the invitation letter of your Korean friend since you will stay on his place.

39. Hi ms. Fel. Ask ko lang po pano po pag walang maprovide na diploma or tor and unemployed po, pero ang gagastos po ay relative ko. Kasama din po sa trip yung relative na yun. Ano po ang dapat gawin? At mga chances na maapprove ang application. Bale po, 15 po kami na ppnta ng SK. At issponsor po ako ng tita ko.

    • Nakapagtravel nadin po ako, last year sa hongkong macau. Pls po sana magkapagreply kayo. Thanks.

40. H! Ms. Fehl,

    Ask q lang if Ok ung docs q. I have ITR(2013), COE (contractual for 3years), Bank Cert. (80k)?

    And then ask q lang din if pwede ba magpunta sa embassy for our application isang representative from our group since we lived here in Mindanao? Thank u po.

    • walo kaming lahat na magpunta sa SK.

41. hi po. i would like to know if may validity po ba yung bank certificate and COE?? paano po if i got it issued last month.. valid pa rin po ba yun this month?? thanks

    • It’s always better if the date of issuance is close to the date when you applied for visa. Within the week is great

42. Good day! This is a wonderful article and thread that contains a lot of valuable information. I am a third yr law student and my husband is working as an OFW in korea. We have a 4yr old child and we are planning to visit him in Korea this summer.

    My question is do I apply as a student or as a housewife? And what are the requirements for a minor child since I plan to bring our son too?

    I would really appreciate your reply miss Fehl. Thank you in advance and God bless you.

43. Hi Miss Fehl.

    me and my Gf want to go SK Im just hired last Sept 1,2014 i have a COE but project base only we have a ticket jan 14 to 18,2014 travel date
    im girl friend have a stable job and no prblem for money what would u suggest to me to aprove my visa
    tnx a lot..

    • Just bring the documents required (see above article). If you were only hired recently, have a letter from your company explaining about your ITR

44. Hello Ms. Fehl, I’m a housewife po my husband is working in Korea OFW, my Korean friend would like to invite me and willing to submit all needed requirements. I do teach online and my company is Korean but I dont have ITR and COE can be provided not sure if its acceptable…any advice po? plan to visit feb 18-20 for holiday vacay

    • Tourist Visa Requirements for Filipino Housewife

      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. Husband’s Original Certificate of Employment (with contact number/s & address of company and date of issue)
      7. Husband’s Original Personal Bank Certificate (NOT Bank Statement)
      8. Husband’s Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316
      9. Photocopy of NSO Marriage Certificate

      •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

      • is it bank certificate in korea IBK or here in the Philippines? if have all the documents do you think ma grant ang visa q po kht hosuewife lng aq?

      • hello po my format po b kau ng invitation letter?thanks

      • Hi po what if ang asawa po ay japanese and nag stay po Sa pinas ng almost 1 yr. tpos unemployed po ako do I need to have ITR .? I’m planning to visit Korea this year po by nxt month.what are the requirements do I need to provide.? 3 yrs po ako pblik blik ng pinas at japan Pero not working..hope you can helps me.thanks need your reply ASAP ..it will help my friend if you reply me ASAP .thank u

        • Follow the requirements for Spouse and since you visited Japan, it’s an OECD country. Submit the following:

          Tourist Visa Requirements for Filipino Housewife

          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
          6. Husband’s Original Certificate of Employment (with contact number/s & address of company and date of issue)
          7. Husband’s Original Personal Bank Certificate (NOT Bank Statement)
          8. Husband’s Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316
          9. Photocopy of NSO Marriage Certificate

          • Gud am po.what if wala po hawak ng ITR ,bank cert ng asawa,employment cert ng asawa kse the usual po Hindi daw pinphwak s knya ang mga important papers o personal n gmit ng asawa Nya…?MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE GLING NSO LNG S PINAS ANG MERON SYA THEN WLANG ITR YUNG PINAY KSE WLANG WORK OK LNG B N PASSPORT, BANK CERT,Marriage certificate from NSO LNG Meron ok npo b yun as requirements or khit tin number lang khit wlang ITR? What do you think po.slmat ..I hope you can give us advice

45. Hi!

    My sister, friends, and I will be going to SK this November. But my sister only does buy and sell of clothings/goods. And she could only provide her bank certification (no COE, no ITR). What can you advise?

    Thanks.

    • I advise she register her business in DTI so that she’s documented properly

46. Hi

    I need your help too. I will apply for tourist visa. I am a student. Both of my parents is not employed.

    What other alternative documents na pwed ?

    • Ms Fhel,

      Hi! I need your help. I will apply for a tourist visa. I am currently enrolled in a review center and short term school. Im not employed but I earned money on my online work as a freelance independent contractor. I already have a certificate of earnings via online from the website, 3 bank certificate from different bank, school certificate, and other requirements. The problem is I dont have an ITR to provide as I am working as a freelance online. Also, my father dont have it yet bcoz he was just hired weeks ago. I am applying as a student. I’ll go in Korea for a tour by december with my friends.

      Is that fine? what advice you can give to get my visa be approvd?

      Thanks

47. Hi Ms.Fehl,goodafternoon…ask kulng po kung ano need na requirements going to korea.Im still a student and dont have COE and ITR its okey po ba if i used my Bf documents as he is the one who support me financially.pwede po ba makahingi ng help sa inyo..maraming salamat po.

    • 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. Original School Certificate
      7. Photocopy of School ID
      8. Photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate of an applicant
      9. Parents’ Financial Support Document
      – Original Certificate of Employment (or DTI or Sec and Mayor’s Permit)
      – Original Bank Certificate
      – Photocopy of ITR or Form 2316

      •If personally invited by Korean : Invitation Letter & Copy of invitor’s Passport

    • Ms.fehl thank you so much for the information..it help me a lot…have a nice day po ☺

      • Ms.Fehl nakalimutan ko po pala sabihin,what if po walang any document ang parents ko pwede ko po ba gamitin documents ng Bf ko as sya naman po nag support sakin financially.pero meron po ako bank account.ano po pwede gawin.

        • Yes, as long as your BF will submit documents proving his financial capacity and financial stability

          • Thank uou so much miss fehl…

48. Hi. Can anyone help me please. I am planning to visit SK next year and will be staying for 5 days. I will be traveling with my boyfriend but he still don’t have his ITR since he just started working this month. What will I do if he don”t have his ITR?

    • Certificate of Employment stating salary and position would help and also source of funds such as bank statements

      • Thank you Ms. Fehl. Pwede po ba mag attached na lang kami ng letter, explaining kung bakit wala pa syang ITR.

        • Yes, that would help so much

      • ms. fehl, my time limit po ba ang validity ng bank certificate? what if po makakuha agad ako ng bank certificate, then is it still valid if mag apply ako ng tourist visa sa embassy after two weeks? another one po, do embassy made a call to the banks to confirm the amount of money indicated in bank certificate?

        Thank you for your assistance.

49. Hi tanong ko lang po plan ko kumuha ng visa kapatid ko na nasa qatar ang magiging sponsor ko. Meron siyang CoE at Bank certificate wala lang itr kasi walang tax sa qatar. Pano po yun? Tsaka kailangan din padala original na copy?

50. How about if I am new on my work and my ITR is not yet issued to me like the previous year ITR..

51. hello po, I’m planning to apply for a visa with my mom and 14 y/o brother, my mom doesn’t work pwede na ba sya madamay sa requirements ko?

52. HI MS FEL,

    MY PLAN KSI KMI NG FRIEND KO NA MAG TRAVEL SA SK FOR 1 WEEK LANG,,MY INVITATION NAMN KMI FROM MY KOREAN FRIENDS PROVIDE NILA ACCOMODATION AND OTHER STUFF.
    REGULAR EMPLOYEE NAMAN KMI..NAKA TRAVEL NDN KMI SA IBANG BANSA PERO WALA NGA LANG VISA..NOW WANT NMIN MAG TRAVEL SA KOREA UN NGA MAY VISA..U THNK PO BA MAKAKATULONG BA UNG NASABI KO PARA MA APPROVE?? REGARDING SA BANK CERT OK LNG NMN DIN UNG SAVINGS NAMIN NDI NMN GANUN KALAKI..UN KSI INIISP NMIN E BAKA KSI MA DISAAPRV KMI SA BANK CERT..TNX SA REPLY PO….

    • If you have COE and ITR, you’ll be ok

53. Hello!

    May I ask if in case the application is as a family should we need to produce original of certificate of employment, school certificate (for kids) for each of our papers?

    Thanks!

54. hi, stumbled upon your blog. you see, i just got back to the philippines about 4.5 months ago(was a US immigrant) and i’ve been working online for 5 yrs already for a foreign company that is not taxed/not registered in the philippines, thus me having no ITR. (and i’ve been here for 4.5 months only so no ITR, really) do you think i’ll be granted a korean visa? i’m a bit worried because i’ve no ITR and my work is so flexible that i can work anywhere as long as i have my laptop. planning to visit korea on december for sightseeting sana. thanks

    • I think it would help your application if you show them your past documents when you were in the US because they will surely ask about your job and your source of funds

55. Hello. te fel is there a required specific amount of slary nid for applying a tourist visa because my slary is below minimum wage and it will appear on my itr. my sister is permanent resident of korea thank u po:)

    • What is important is you have a regular job. 🙂 Since you have COE and ITR, you don’t have to worry much

56. hi te fel, ask lang po kung pede na yung requirement na
    Bank certificate 100k+
    Invitation letter from korean
    Certificate of land title
    Walang itr at coe..
    Stay only for 5 days
    Para manood lang ng incheon asian games bago matapos sa october4

    Salamats po

    • I think you’ll be ok if the land title is named after yours.

      • te fel eto po meron ako n requirements tour for 5 to 10 days sa korea
        BANK CERT 100k
        cert land title owned
        invitation letter korean
        walang itr at coe
        thanks po, 🙂

57. Hi po, I am working now in Qatar, and im planning to go korea as tourist. I would be grateful if you can give me more information ms. fel… thanks po

58. Hi,would it be posibble to apply a tourist visa second person?, am recently in Mindanao.have a wonderful day.thanks

59. I am a contract worker here in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. My ticket will stop over in Korea arriving 6:25 a.m. and connecting flight @ 8:35 p.m. the same day going to Philippines. Do I need to get visa if I will go out? thank you.

60. Hi fehl, ive been a frequent traveller 3years ago and that time i was employed and got a previous visa stamps as well from uk and france before. I know its hard to apply for a tourist visa esp. If your unemployed, but except from my personal savings acct.,what if my travel will be sponsor by my relatives from japan or abroad what will be the requirements needed? Thanks

61. Hi Ms. Fel,

    Would like to ask for your advice. I’m planning to get a Tourist Visa to visit South Korea this year. I’m currently employed in one of the Resort in Cebu. In regards with the requirements for Employed Applicants, the bank that I’m using right now is the one provided by the company I’m working with. Will it be okay? Or do I really need to provide another personal bank account? And If so, any specific amount to show? By the way I will be travelling with my friend and this will be an all expense trip by our Korean Friend. She’s the one who invited us also.

    Hope to hear a reply soonest 🙂

    Godspeed!

    • I think that is OK as long as you have the complete requirements like ITR and Certificate of Employment, invitation from your Korean Friend, his current job and status, those would help the visa visa application

62. Hi Ms. Fehl,

    Do you think it’ll be fine if the contact number on the COE is an overseas number? Coz my sister is working in the Philippines but their HR is located in Australia, that’s why.

    And for the “Address and phone number in Korea” part on the application form, is it ok if we’ll just write “undecided”?? coz we currently haven’t booked/reserved a place on a hotel/guesthouse in Korea.

    • I think it’s OK, what is important is she’s employed. If you have no booking yet, put there “hotel booking to follow” instead of undecided coz that sounds doubtful

63. hello, me and my wife are planning to visit south korea this coming december 25, 2014 to jan 2, 2015. what month can we apply for a tourist visa? since me and my wife will be travelling together as we usually do every year end, can we face the consul together during the interview or will we be called separately when we apply for a tourist visa? we’ve been to most of asia like malaysia, singapore, thailand, hong kong, macau and japan.

64. hi miss fehl ttnung ko lng gsto ko sna mag tourist sa korea paanu kaya asawa ko working in korea ngyon gsto ko pmunta dun pwde ba ko mag apply tourist visa kht la ko invitation anu ba kailangan ko mga req.pls..send ur answer in my email add.thank u so much…

    • miss fehl.ndi ko mabasa comment mo pwde ba pa email nlng salamat

65. Hello Fehl, we are not even paying any tax here in UAE. Tnx

    • That would be fine then. Just tell the consul about it

66. How about for the OFWs like us? we dont have ITR. What do we need to present to them instead of an ITR?

    • Use your latest tax form you used in the country you are working instead.

67. Hi Fehl…I’m currently working home based. I can request for COE but the problem is with the ITR. That’s the only requirement I can’t provide..any idea or supporting documents that I need? Is non filing ITR cert ok? Please help 🙁

    • Also..if I’m supported by my Dad..will that be ok?

    • If you have COE, they would surely ask for ITR.

68. Hello. I am an OFW here in Abu Dhabi, UAE. I am planning to visit Korea next year with my Girlfriend on our annual leave. Regarding the requirement, what are the things we need to prepare since we are OFWs? We don’t even have ITR. Thanks

69. Hello Ate Fel! Thanks for the very useful info above. I just want to ask lang po. I have a concern about my korean visa application cos I don’t have ITR yet. I am a fresh graduate last 2013, and just got employed January this year so technically wala pa talaga ako nun. But I have COE and bank statement for sure. How likely po kaya yung visa approval ko? And what other documents can I submit as an alternative? 🙂 Thank you.

    • You can request a formal written letter from your employer stating the reason why you have no ITR yet (mention you are already working for 8 months in that company). That could help 🙂 But the final decision will be from the consul/embassy

70. Hello te’fel ask lang pwede naba bank certificate at invitation letter lang ng korean.. Wlang itr at cert of employment???

    • They are strict so they need to know that the applicant is currently employed so they need ITR and COE

71. elow…all my requirements were already complete but i have a doubt about my Bank Certificate since i have only 55k deposited on it…it is enough to convince the embassy that I can fund my 5-day stay in Korea?

    • If you’re alone and you have no one in Korea who will help you, yes that amount of money could be not enough for 5 days.

72. Hi mam. Government employee po ako since 2010 pero exemptd po kmi s BIR kc job order lang po ako. Ngaun po kaaupdate ko lng po ung BIR ko last day at sinabing hnd ako mbi2gyn ng ITR. Un nlng po kulang s requiremnts ko. Any advice po? My invitation letter po aq galing s company ng fren q, xadno gbstos ng lahat. Pls reply mam. Nid to go in sept.thnx mam

    • Show your Certificate of Employment and a formal letter from your employer/manager with company seal explaining about your job order and ITR exemption. I think that would help. Don’t forget to submit the invitation letter too

      • hi ms. fehl. i am also a job order employee of the local government and i have no ITR. we’re planning to go to SK together with my gf and siblings. we doesn’t have any invitation letter. but were sure that we can support our stay there, my dad is a seaman and he will sponsor our trip. please advise me on how can i get SK visa. thank you much!

        • The embassy is so strict. If you’re employed, submit Certificate of Employment with the company seal and authorized signatory. If you don’t have ITR, perhaps you can have a written letter from your Local Government Head stating you are bonafide employee and a decent person. Since your dad is sponsoring you, it’s helpful he write a formal letter too indicating his sponsorship in your trip. There is no guarantee though your visa will be approved. Good luck and I hope you return here and tell us if you got it 🙂

73. Hi Ms. Fehl.
    I have Complete Requirements Documents already for Tourist Visa For Students. And I am planning to pass all those documents tomorrow (August 4). I just worry about my mom’s documents that I will pass. Her Bank Certificate/Statement is july1 to july31 only. Then her ITR is not updated. Then her original updated DTI business permit lost so I just have here the photocopy of that lost DTI business permit. But I also have here her ORIGINAL DTI Business permit but its not updated. Is it okay? Will the consul accept it? Actually I did a wrong turn. I booked a ticket already on august 13 because my korean friends gave me a wrong info that I can go korea for free without visa kasi 5days lang naman ako. But its not true. The problem also is I booked a ticket. So if I pass tomorrow.. I still have chance to get visa before my flight. 5working days

    • What is my concern is the Documents of my mom? Is it okay??

      • I need your reply as soon as possible. Thank you for your kind consideration. Thank you. Gomawo. ^^

    • The DTI permit must be updated and not expired. ITR last year is the recent so it’s OK

      • Hi ms. Fehl. Okay lang po ba photocopy ng DTI business permit? Kasi po nawawala ang original copy ee.

        • They ask for original. Why don’t you request another one in DTI

74. Hi there fehl good day! Ms fehl may i seek you advice pala if it would be alright for my pinsan to prepare (aside from the standard documents)his COE from our company(1month palang) + 2013 ITR(previous company) + his own Bank Cert + visa app form(with me as sponsor) + the affidavit of support& guarantee(i am the sponsor) + my own financials(my ITR+bank cert)? I am not sure as to the documents that ill help him to prepare. yung pinsan ko was just hired last mid of june pero may trabaho siya ng 2013 and nagresign ng april. Again thank you in advance for your time on my inquiry=)

    • I think it’s OK as long as your intention is real, the same as your current work and financial status

75. I wish I get a tourist visa though 🙂

76. Hi Ms. Fehl! I’ve been to Korea once as a tourist and I am wondering if I am eligible to apply for a multiple-entry visa? Tnx! More Power!

77. I already pass the invitation letter ,military order and I’d of my uncle and I already submit also my school certificate because I am a fresh graduate just to visit my family in Korea ..all of my parents document like BANK CERT ,EMPLOYMENT CERT AND ITR are in the embassy today ! I need answer please if it possible that my visa will approved thanks 🙂

    • You don’t need to worry coz your documents and requirements seem complete 🙂

      • Thank you but instead of diploma I submit only my the certificate of graduation because the rules of our school 1year after the graduation we can get a diploma

78. Hello I am applying for tourist visa and today we already submit all the requirements that embassy needs …I’m just wondering if it is possible that my visa was approved? I have my sponsor my active military uncle stay in Korea right now ..please I need help if it possible that they will approved my visa ? Thanks

79. Hi Fehl,

    I’m currently working in Singapore for more than 3 yrs now. We are planning to visit South Korea early next year. My wife is a plain Housewife means no ITR and without Bank Certificate, we are going with our daughter also. My plan is to apply the Visa in the Philippines during my vacation, what are the other requirement I need to provide since I’m OFW and I dont have ITR. Thank you.

    • Use your ITR and COE in Singapore and apply for family tourist visa, pass all the requirements

      • Hi Fels,

        Thanks for the advice. May I know the process and requirements on the Famil Visa Application? 🙂

        • There is no specific family visa like other embassies offer. What i can advise is let you apply as employed individual, your wife as a wife and your child to submit the requirements for current student

          • Hi Fehl,

            Thanks for the info, appreciated. 🙂

80. Hi fehl, good day! may i seek your advice regarding sk visa app.

    im currently employed at our family business and i am treated as an employee and thus have to prepare a COE, and even my support documents like my payslips and itr are signed by my mother, the general manager. our business is registered under her name.

    may i ask how will this affect my visa application. i have my bank cert at around 100K and i have sought this path to visa app instead of the businessman procedure since the business is not in my name. thanks in advance.

    • If you have ITR and COE, I think that’s not a problem. Pass SSS Employee Static Info, that would also support your proof of employment.

      • Fehl thank you very much for your advice. Fehl may i also ask for your advice because i have a cousin who was employed 2013 and resigned last april 2014. he has itr(from previous company 2013)and bank cert. our company hired him this july 2014 and will issue coe, although since he is also unemployed, is it possible for me or my mother to sponsor him on our application?how can we improve our chance of getting a visa. thanks fehl.=)

        • If he is really employed by your mom’s company, then why not. Honesty is the best policy

81. Hello,

    Im working as a full time networker and i only have 150k in my bank accnt. If i apply a tourist visa in SK,is there any possibility i can get a visa there? O kelangan p ng certificate ng networking company n pinagwoworkan q as a member?

    Pls help…tnx

    • Kailangan nila.. Kasi ang pinaka.important sakanila is yung may itr, certificate of employment and bank certificate mo.. 🙂

      • Pano kung hindi aq makakuha …ive been to Australia in 2010 got a multiple entry for 1 year..I stayed there for more than 3 months..then ive been to Vanuatu island for almost 4 months, Singapore 4 times then in Bali Indonesia 3 times..I just recently came back from my 10 days holiday in Bali.

        Regards,

        Elle

82. Hi,
    I’m Rhoda Laya, Filipino. I’m staying at Macau at present waiting for my working visa in hongkong. My employer (to be), is going to South Korea on August 6-10 for a Stamp Exhibition and he wants me to go with him to the said exhibition. Questions are:
    I there any possibility I can get a visa to South Korea? Any one can help me. .thanks for the help in advance..Looking forward to it
    Rhoda

    • You need a tourist visa to South Korea. There is always a possibility of getting approved or getting refused a visa. Just complete your requirements and you will be approved without hassle.

83. Hi, im not a student or employee at this time. Gus2 q po magtour sa korea, ano po kaya ang pde qng mga ipasa na requirements? Thanks sna po masagot asap.

    • It’s very hard to get visa approval if the applicant has no regular job at present coz they require financial capacity and proof you’ll return to the Philippines. If you can show them that, then you can be approved

      • Yes! That’s true.. Ako nga may invitation letter na, itr at bank guarantee ng mag.i.sponsor saakin..hindi nila tinanggap application ko then nung second time pumunta na mismo yung nag.s.sponsor saakin still hindi parin tinanggap yung application ko.. 🙁

84. hello, some questions i need an answer.wat if i have invitation letter? invitation letter should be notarized in korea? what are the requirements for the invitation letter i need to submit?
    and last2 years ngwork ako sa uae tax free. ung current work ko nmn po kakastsrt ko lng last jan 16 so wala pa itr n pf maibgy sakin. wla po ako mpresent n itr from last year but i have my previous job n my itr aq last 2012 pa. pwede po b un ang isubmit ko?

    i do appreciate for your response po. maraming salamt…

    • You need original Invitation Letter and passport copy of the one who’s inviting you in Korea.

85. I am a student and i have my mom’s ITR and COE, but she is in indonesia now. Can i just submit my personal bank cert? I have 330k in my bank. Pls reply. Thank you

    • If you are the account holder, yes you can submit your latest bank certificate to support your visa application.

86. Im a freelancer therefore I have a problem: I dont have a certificate of employment. I have all the other requirements though. Will I still be able to get a visa? I already booked my hotel and airline ticket.

    • Perhaps you can provide source of income or document proving you earn some money from your freelance jobs. Bank Statements will help too

    • Hi Issa! I was wondering if you’ve already tried to apply for the visa and how it went for you. Thanks!

87. student palang din Ako at yung daddy ng anak ko na nag wowork sa korea ang nag papaaral sakin may chance b na makakuha ako ng tourist visa para mpuntahan ko sya??? plzzz i need your help

    • Yes. Just ask him to sponsor your stay in Korea

88. Hello.. Pwede kaya ako mag.apply ng visa without itr and bank.guarantee? Yung friend ko po na korean ang mag.sh.shoulder ng lahat.. Wala po akong work.. I have an invitation letter, it, bank guarantee niya lang.. Makakatulong po kaya yun para ma.approved visa ko? I was planning to have a vacation for 10days only.. Your reply is highly appreciated.. Thank you mam..

    • Make sure you submit the requirements if you have Korean sponsor. See the documents mentioned above.

      • hi ms.fehl i just want to ask something.. im here in korea already and i have baby too..kasal na q sa papel and ikakasal palang kmi sa simbahan ngayung april 26 2015 gusto ko po sana iinvite mama q para makadalo sa kasal nmin ng asawa q.. anu anu ba ang requirements para mkpunta po sya sa korea.. thank you..

        • Application Form
          1piece of Passport size colored picture
          Original Passport (should be valid for more than 6months)
          Photocopy of Passport Bio-page (page 2)
          Original Bank Certificate of an applicant
          Invitation Letter
          Photocopy of Inviter’s Passport Bio-page (page 2)
          Photocopy of Inviter’s ID (Front & Back)
          Photocopy of Filipino’s Passport
          Photocopy of Filipino’s NSO Marriage Certificate

89. Hi. I plan to go to SK this December can I apply for a visa earlier? Like this coming august Will the free visa still be valid by then?

    • It’s always better if you apply for a visa 3 months before your travel date so you know the result and you can prepare for your travel or anything else needed and requested. South Korea Embassy will let you know the result of your visa application in 5 working days (if first timer applicant)

90. Hi Fehl ,

    My husband and I are planning to visit SK next year. I am a Philippine passport holder, whilst my partner holds an Australian one. We are living in Australia and I have received my permanent residency visa just recently. I was wondering if you have any idea on to what i should do given the above situation. I’m aware that my husband doesn’t need to apply or lodge a tourist visa as he’s an Australian citizen. But for me, I am only a permanent resident here not yet to have my citizenship until 3 to 4 more years. Do you think i should still follow the same procedure like how you guys did? I would assume so. 🙂

    Thanks heaps!

    • I think you still need to apply for a visa coz you are only a PR not yet Australian citizen

91. Hello, Ms. Fel, just want to know kids(5 yrs od) will travel together with their Tita and Tito ( Tita n Tito are American citizen), but the kids are Filipino citizen, will the kids needs tourist visa?

    • All Filipinos need a visa to visit South Korea. If they’re minor and will not travel with parents, they need more documents like DSWD clearance etc.

92. Hello.. how if this kind of situation, me and my sister and her friend are applying for tourist visa and we have only one korean citizen sponsor, for the three of us. is this okay? Or is this questionable in korean embassy? Because our sponsor is asking he didn’t know also..

    • I think it’s allowed as long as the Korean sponsor can really afford your needs and capable of supporting your stay. Prove it at the embassy by submitting documents of his/her financial capacity and status, also prove that the 3 of you are going back to the Philippines again. If you have jobs right now, that would help

93. Hi! I am a recent graduate and do not have a job yet, I want to visit South Korea but When I went to the embassy, they said “no work no visa”! I have a Filipino passport btw, and just wondering how can I apply for a visa now??? I don’t think I can still apply for a student visa and definitely cannot apply for an employee visa! What can I do???

    • Oh! And I do have an invitation from my Korean friends in Seoul, will that help??

      • Yes an invitation letter is required if you have been invited by a Korean citizen

    • If you will just tour and travel South Korea, you must apply for Tourist Visa. You must have all the necessary requirements. It would help if you’re currently working and can prove you can support yourself in your travel

94. Hello there!

    Great post by the way. I have a question too. I’m a filipino u.s greencard holder, my fiance and I want to spend some time in SK on feb2015. She’s a filipino, self-employed but don’t have any documents to back it up. Can I sponsor her trip to SK? The trip will only for two (2) weeks max. Do I need to submit a letter of sponsorship for her? What kind of documents do you think be best to increase the chances for tourist visa?

    Thanks in advance!

95. I’ve been in korea for 10 years. Umuwi lng po ako for settle down last 2009.Applicable po ba sa akin kung sakali gusto ko pong magtour sa korea? wla po ba magiging aberya? Maraming salamat po!

    • Yeah of course. Make sure you have all necessary papers. Your records from Korea back in the days will help too

96. Hi there Fehl, i would like to request for your assistance regarding our plan. me and my cousin are booked come august and would like to ask some things prior to our visa application.
    my cousin just recently resigned last april of 2014 from his current work and his certificate of employment or employment certificate will be release 2 months after or on june 2014. how will it affect our application.
    Also i plan to augment his finances to help him, is there a required bank deposit period prior to securing a bank certificate? and lastly i am employed at our family business, how will my certificate of employment signed by my parents affect our application.
    thank you so very much for your time in my inquiry and more power.

    • Hi Ryan. I suggest you don’t book flights unless your visas are approved. You have to prepare all requirements / documents before you apply your visa to avoid refusal or being denied. It would be better and you’ll get more chance if your cousin is employed. If he resigned, the Certificate of Employment won’t have no value anymore. It will be valuable if he’s applying for a job. But since he’s applying for visa, he needs to show proofs that’s he’s stable and he’s returning back to the Phil. It’s easy to get Bank Certificate and they are usually signed and issued same day you apply for it except in the case when the authorized signatory is absent. Just tell your purpose is for visa application in SK embassy.

      • Thank u so much fehl. In terms of finances I will assist him and provide him funds for his bank cert. He also has an itr from last year. Will that suffice for him? Thank u again so much

97. I’m done to complate all my requirements for student visa,
    Thank u for some information regarding on that miss fhel,
    Godbless you always:)

    • Geez congrats 🙂 Happy trip to Korea 🙂

      • Hello po ms fhel, I’m Janeth , I have a military boyfriend po sa South Korea he’s originally from USA .. So gusto ko po sanang kumuha nang tourist visa for 59 days lang .. But I’m not employed po , not a student also .. Ano ba ang Pwede Kung gawin or anu pa ba ang Ibang mga requirements except sa invatation letter ng boyfriend ko ? Please ms. Fhel help me

        • Submit also photocopy of Inviter’s Military ID (Front & Back) and photocopy of Military Order, Affidavit of Support from him

          • SalaMat po sa reply ms. Fhel .. I have more questions pa po, may kunti po akong pinag kaka kitaan like I’m selling stuff online through fb po.. Pwede ko bang ilagay yan sa occupation ko ? And needed PABA nila ang information ng parent ko ? Like .. Nso , id etc, ?

          • If you’re self employed, you need to show business permit, DTI and ITR.

98. hi, just want to ask, a korean company (the owner himself) would like to invite me to sk.. they will be the one to shoulder all the expenses, like house, plane tickets and the money.. although i am currently employed, i can present my itr, coe, but the problem lis i do not have a bank account.. do you think i will still be denied kahit yung company na mismo ang magsupport? they want me to process the tourist visa then dun nlng iconvert for working visa., they wil also provide the invitation sponsor letter… thank you

    • The requirements for that kind of visa are different from a tourist visa. If you are requested by an employer, the requirements like your educational background, job background and certificates will be the most basis other than a bank account

      • Hi Miss fel, can I ask your email address? I really want to ask some questions.

        Meron po ba dito na na-grant and tourist visa without ITR? please help po

      • Hi mam. Is it ok that my ng on Korea will apply at my visa there in Korea then he will just send it to me here Philippines? Then I will just confirm it at the embassy .

99. Hi po. Ask ko lang po kung ok lang po kaya sa embassy na hnd ko makuha ung passport ko dun sa day na nakalagay sa claim slip? March 10 po kc releasing date. Pwd po kaya march 11 ko kunin? Pls reply. Tnx 🙂

100. 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 diploma ko..:( high school diploma at college certifiate lang ung meron ako.. pls reply 🙂

     • College since that is higher than highschool

101. Hi! i would like to ask. i have a korean boyfriend and his parents are inviting me to visit their place and i have problem on employment cert. and ITR because I am a freelance worker. I have the bank account that could prove i am capable of going there plus my boyfriend’s parents will be the one spending my travel in korea. How could i possibly get a visa without those 2 important requirements?? or there will be no way for me to visit there?? Thank you!

     • Hi.. Do you have the invitation letter from ur bf’s family? May i know the format of the letter hehe

       • sorry wala, kasi unsure din kasi papunta ko sa SK.

102. Hi, I am going to United States for a business trip and before returning to Manila, I am planning to make a side trip to Korea (3 days). I understand that I don’t need a visa if I’m transiting to Korea and going to US however I would like to verify if I’m also exempted to get a visa when I’m coming from US and transiting to Korea then return flight is Manila. Please advise. Thank you 🙂

103. Hi! I would just like to ask, how much should be in the bank acct? And is it each individual… Thank you… Your reapond is highly appreciated…

104. Do u know how much bank I account should I have?

105. hi! my friend and i wish to visit korea for a week. but the thing is..wala po name ITR. we’re both self employed kasi po may small family business po kame. pero po may bank account.. pde po ba jun kahit wlang iTR?

     • Hi! Same tau ng problem 🙁 no itr… Nakapag apply ka na?

     • Hello
       Why dont u try to visit jeju instead?there is no visa need in visiting jeju and u dont need to apply for visa just buy a ticket at China eastern airline but u will have a stop over at shanghai and end up here in beautiful island of jeju^^

106. Hi. I’m self-employed, working online, but I haven’t updated my ITR. My last employment was in 2010. Can I still apply for tourist visa?

107. Hi im planning to go to SK w/ my family. it it possible to apply for a visa w/o an actual appearance? im planning to have my parents bring my documents w/ them while they’re applying at the embassy. Is that possible? thanks a lot!

     • I don’t think it’s possible in the moment. Let’s see in the future perhaps 🙂 Happy New Year!

108. Hi miss fehl,good day,
     How to apply fiancé visa for Korea?
     What should I do first?
     That is the requirements for fiancée visa?
     Waiting for ur reply.

     Thanks god bless u,

     • This article is for tourist visa only. Some requirements may add for fiance visa. Will publish a separate post about that in the coming days. Thanks and Happy New Year!

       • Ok,so thank u so much and I’m waiting for about fiancée visa miss fehl,
         Thank u for the reply and happy new year too god bless:)

       • Hello miss fehl ,
         I want to visit korea, but I am a student,and my boyfriend shoulder all my financial support,
         But I don’t have ITR from my parents, what should i do?

         • Make an Affidavit of financial support signed by your BF, have it notarized and include it on your supporting docs.

           • Hello miss fehl,
             I want to know if I’ll be the one make the affidavit of support or my boyfriend?

           • Your boyfriend since he’ll be the one supporting you financially 🙂

           • Ok, miss fehl my boyfriend he was to me to stay there 90days,
             It’s possible ok like 3 months I’ll stay there?

109. Hi good day! im currently employed for 7 years in BPO i can provide all documents that they need for tourist visa. I’ll ask i have friend and he has no job right now and i want him to join in korea what is the best way for him to go in korea?

110. Hi miss fehl,good day,
     How to apply fiancé visa for Korea?
     What should I do first?
     Waiting for ur reply.

     Thanks god bless u,

111. Ask q lng po pano kuha ng visa s Ireland kc andun ang kapatid q and she doesn’t know how she can help me to get visa, tnx

     • Filipinos needs visa to visit Ireland. Visit the Irish Embassy for more info

       • Hi fehl, is it possible to approve my visa if its invited by a cousin only?

112. Hi there! Ask ko lang, how about those na may mga relatives sa Korea (ex. Tatay or Nanay, or both parents, or probably siblings) na nagtatrabaho dun? Would they be able to act as “sponsors” for tourist visa application? If yes, ano pong requirements? Thanks! 🙂

     • Kaming pong mga married s korean nagpapadala lang po kami ng invitation letter na naka translate sa korean at english saka un pong family census at marriage contract namin pinapadala po namin sa family na iniinvite namin for parents nga po wala na silang kailangan iprovide na ITR o kahit bank certificate at naeextend pa po visa nila for 4yrs.dito^^

113. what to do if both parents doesn’t have a passport
     I’m a college student
     me and my friend wants to travel to SK for a vacation of 1week
     what document should we prepair instead?
     thank you

     • If you will travel with your parents, they need passport too and visa. You must start to get passport then apply for visa

       • Hi,hello fehl,
         I just want to know if pwedi ba ako mgvisit in Korea within 1month without visa?

         Thanks!

         • Filipinos need visa to visit/travel Korea even just a day…week…month 🙂

           • Well thank u for the reply miss fehl,,,
             May I know about the requirement?
             My boyfriend invite me to visit in Korea,so may I know about that mam? What should I do first?

           • Hello miss fehl,
             I what to know what is the requirements of tousist visa?

           • Please read the article above to learn more about the requirements. God bless!

         • Yes u can visit Korea without applying visa for only 1 month in beautiful Island of Jeju but sad to say there is no direct flight in manila to jeju but u can try to China eastern airline there is a flight from manila to jeju but there is 1stop over in shanghai the time consumed are similar and the cost is also not too much my brother just visit me here in jeju for only 6k in peso roundtrip na po un!hope it could help!^^

           • Thanks for sharing about China Eastern Airline trip to Jeju. Wonder if you need transit visa via this route?

114. Ask q lng po kz nid ng COE..balak kz nmin magtravel ng friend q after ng end of contract nmin d2 sa Taiwan. Pde b ung COE na ibbgay sa amin bago umuwi ang ipsa ? And also the ITR required po b tlaga un ? kz wala po kmi maibigay.

115. Hi, just want to know if both parents passport and employment certificate are needed for their children in applying the tourist visa? How much is the amount in the bank certificate for each applicant? Thanks

116. Hi, regarding for the requirement of student, i dont have any documents for my parents, like Itr, bank certificate etc… I am student, and my foreigner bf support me financially,, Ive been travel to thailand twice with my bf, so now we plan to go to korea.. what should I do? I mean what is the best way for myrequirements, i have everything except at my parents, can I just say that my bf will shoulder everything then I can show them his copy of requirements like passport, his company id,. Etc..

     • Hi, sandrq! We have the same case. I was wondering if you have tried applying for a student visa already and what happened. Tnx! 🙂

       • Hello gel, we have the same case too, did u tried to apply a student visa?

         • Yes Dhinne! I got approved just last month. If u want, give me your email add and I can tell u about it. God Bless! 🙂

           • Ok gel, this is my email add, tdhinne@yahoo.com
             Can u help me about the requirements if it ok to u?
             Thanks and god bless you:)

           • hello gel, will you please help me too, because im a student and my parents have no papers too like bank statements and etc. how could i comply with those requirements? i have my bank account named after me but im still a student and my parents were the one that support me. will you please help me with some advise? thanks

           • Hi gel..i have the same problem with the requirements..i was wondering if you could help me with or if you can tell me about wat u did..tnx a lot

           • Can you tell me about it too?? Please 🙁 I have the same situation .. Thank you .. here’s my email

           • Hi i would like to know what are the requirements needed to apply a tourist visa in korea without the bank certificate and itr of my parents 🙁 please help my boyfriend will shoulder all my expense ..please help !

           • hi ghel me too my fiance supports me and he will be the one to finance our trip to korea..he is a filipino..can you share with me how did you guys made it?? thanks here is my email.. hope to hear from you 🙂

           • Hi Gel, can you also help me? I have the same situation, what are the requirements you provided instead of your parent’s documents? I would love to hear from you. Thank you! Here is my email btw Thanks!!

           • Hello ghel,can you also share to me what you did.tnx!

           • hey gel, can u help me as well as to what will i prepare because i will get a tourist visa and my boyfriend will support me on my stay? he is a US citizen working in korea.. please email me.. i would appreciate it..

           • hi..I’m also planning to visit korea on a student visa ..can you kindly email me about the details?I would really appreciate it if you can spend sometime answering this.thanks a lot.

           • Hi! My requirements are all complete including the my bank cert and my parents (im a student,btw) i just would like to ask if it’s possible to be approved without the ITR? Cause im planning to apply SOON please please help me thank tou!!! God bless!

           • You’re a student, you don’t need an ITR 🙂

           • Hi !I have the same problem …both my parents doesn’t have bank accounts with enough funds and ITR. …I’m planning to use my brother’s bank account…are there other paperwork I need to prepare?thanks! I need to be in Korea by December 28 so please I would really appreciate any help from you guys 🙂

           • Hi! I have been receiving a lot of questions about my visa application to South Korea so I decided to post an answer and I hope this will help you guys same way when this website helped me with my application before. Thanks to Ms, Fehl! 🙂 In my case, I am a student and my British boyfriend is working in Korea. I have been twice to Korea and right now, I am applying for my 3rd tourist visa. So eto po yung mga requirements na pinasa qo:

             Original School Certificate
             Original NSO Birth Certicate
             Class Schedule
             School Assessment
             Photocopy of School ID
             Photocopy of my Passport
             Bank Certificate
             Letter of Invitation from my boyfriend
             Letter of Invitation from his company
             His bank statement

             That’s it! Hope this will help you all! Thanks! God Bless everyone! 🙂

           • Thanks for sharing these and your experience with us here. You’re an angel. 🙂

117. Hi… With regards to bank statement of 3 months, how much money needs to be on the account?

     • It’s not usually announced specifically but you can assess yourself if that amount proves you are financially stable and have the capacity to support yourself financially.

       • Hi Fehl, i am an ofw working in indonesia and i want to visit south korea by november, is it possible to apply a tourist visa here in the south korea embassy in jakarta instead of going back to manila? thanks and regards

         • Yes, if you are a resident working in Indonesia right now, you can apply visa there

           • Hi fehl.
             Can i ask something? I have boyfriend korean, and his friend invite me and my boyfriend to come at Korea, ikakasal po kc siya and then he sent wedding invitation and copy of passport.
             Ano po mga needs ko to apply tourist visa?
             My parents dont have Itr, Employee certificate.
             And my boyfriend have all! But, he working here at phil help me please what should i do? Thank you!!

118. Hi Fehl,

     this is a wonderful hub and there is plenty of indispensable information here for all Filipinos who want to visit South Korea. I love this amazing website. Have a sweet day, Fehl. 🙂

     Cathy XOX

     • Hello their my Thai lady 🙂 Thank you for reading and commenting here. A follower asked about tourist visa for South Korea so I made this post. Have a fantastic day honey. Mwaaaah!

       • Hi Fehl,
         I’m here in Dubai I am also a Filipina.I want also to visit in Korea ,what are the requirements?Please help me..I really appreciate you answer..
         Thanks

         • Hi ms. Fehl, Im also planning of visiting SK this coming April coz my boyfriend is working at SK and i just wanted to visit him. Im employed here at Philippines but i dont have an ITR. is there a big chance for me to grant a visa? thanks!

     • hi maam,share ko lng po,since dalaga pa ako nkapunta na ako korea tourist visa.TWICE.and now may asawa na ako iba na applyido ko.tapos yong kapatid ko isang korean citizen..ang now kipagdevorse yong kapatid ko kasi sinaktan sya ng kapatid ng asawa niya..ngtrabaho sya dun semWATEK ng mga gadgets..may POSSIBLE BAh mkainvite yong kapatid namin kahit on going pa yong case niya.ayaw kac pumirma yong asawa niyang korean..if nOT,pede family tourist visa asawa ko ngturo dito SA UNIVERSITY isang professor po.may dalawa kaming anak.gusto namin mgtour sa KOREA dream ng husbad ko..Ano po ba mga kailangan po for FAMILY TOURIST VISA?thank you po.

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