Tourist Visa Processing For Korea

Anyone here would like to process VISA application for Korea? Here in Cebu City, Philippines, there are at least 10 requirements/documents that you need to submit in order to get your approved application for Korean Tourist Visa. But this is specific for Filipino Employees.

Here are the following requirements:

1. Application Form – this can be downloaded at https://phi-cebu.mofa.go.kr
2. 1 piece of Passport sized 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, and Korean Visas will not be counted)
6. Original Certificate of Employment (including applicant’s position, date hired, compensation, address, office landline number, e-mail address)
7. Original Personal Bank Certificate (must include account type, current balance, account opening date, ADB)
8. Bank Statement (original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months)
9. Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316 (Checked by BIR with stamp)
10. Copy of PRC Card or IBP Card (if applicable only)

*If personally invited by Korean: Invitation Letter & Copy of inviter’s Passport
*If invited by Company in Korea: Invitation Letter & Copy of Korean Company Business Permit

Additional Info:

1. Processing Time would be 7 business days
2. Visa Free: 59 days (or less) stay in Korea – GRATIS
   6-90 days stay in Korea – 1, 800.00 Php
3. Consulate of the Republic of Korea Contact Numbers: (032) 231-1516 to 19
4. Consulate of the Republic of Korea Fax Numbers: (032) 231-2950

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