Planning to visit the K-world this year? Maybe you’re a die-hard kdrama addict and wants to visit some shooting places of the famous Korean dramas like Goblin, W: Two Worlds, and While You Were Sleeping?

Or you’re a Kpop fan that would love to visit SMTown Coex (Aaahh! EXO merch!), Gangnam, Myeongdong, and other places like restaurants and cafes owned by your idols? If you’re one of those people I’ve mentioned, don’t worry as Manila Shaker is here to guide you step by step on how to get your Korean Visa and say “Annyeonghaseyo!”.

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Korean Visa Basic Requirements

1. Duly accomplished application form. (download here)
2. 1 passport size colored photo
3. Passport (at least 6 months valid. Submit without jacket or cover)
4. Photocopy of the passport Bio page (Page 2)
5. Photocopy of all your OECD Visas (only if you have). Submit the ORIGINAL copy and a photocopy of all of them.

Note: If invited by a Korean: an Invitation letter and a copy of the inviter’s passport.

Additional Requirements for Korean Visa

FOR STUDENTS

• Parents’ Original Bank Certificate
• Parents’ Original Certificate of Employment or Photocopy of parents’ SEC/DTI Permit and Mayor’s Permit (whichever is applicable).
• Photocopy of ITR of parents
• Photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate of applicant
• Photocopy of School ID
• Original School Certificate

FOR EMPLOYEES

1. Certificate of Employment. Must be original; and must have the address of the employer, the landline number and email address of employer’s HR department, applicant’s position, date hired, and compensation.
2. Original Personal Bank Certificate. Must include account type, current balance, account opening date, ADB.
3. Original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook covering the last 3 months.
4. Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316

FOR SELF-EMPLOYED

• Photocopy of Business registration form from DTI or SEC
• Photocopy of Business permit or Mayor’s permit
• Photocopy of ITR
• Original Personal Bank Certificate

FOR HOUSEWIVES

• Husband’s Original Bank Certificate
• Husband’s Original Certificate of Employment
• Photocopy of husband’s ITR
• Photocopy of NSO Marriage Certificate

For freelancers, check here: Korea Visa FAQs

How to Apply for a Korean Visa

COMPLETE ALL THE REQUIREMENTS.

• Gather all the requirements stated above
• Submit the documents to the Korean Embassy

KOREAN EMBASSY IN MANILA
122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig city 1634, Philippines

Take note of the schedule of application in Manila: Monday-Friday 08:30am-11am only. It’ll be better to come as early as you can so you can be accommodated earlier as well.

Visa Fees:
FREE – for stays shorter than 59
P1350 – for 60-90-day stays

Processing time:
3 working days – for those applying in Manila with OECD tourist visas within the past 5 years.
5 working days – for those applying in Manila without OECD visas

CLAIM YOUR VISA ON THE SCHEDULED DATE OF RELEASE

Schedule of Visa release: Monday-Friday 1:30pm-4pm

Note: If your application is denied, you can apply again after six (6) months.

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