Since I’m from the Philippines I will need a Visa to travel and visit South Korea. Here are some
tips and requirements to get a Korean Travel Visa.
Applying for Korean
Tourist Visa will be a little easier than US Visa application since they will
not be conducting an interview or any other additional documents. What an
applicant needs to secure are the following:
- 1. Application form (typewritten in A4) FORMS HERE
- 2. One passport size colored picture
- 3. Passport Original and a photocopy of First Page (6 months valid)
- 4. Employment Certificate (Original)
- 5. Personal Bank Certificate(Original)
- 6. ITR (Income Tax Return) (original and a photocopy)
* If personally invited to Korea: Original
Invitation Letter in Korea & photocopy of the Inviter’s Passport
* If invited by Company to Korea: Original
Invitation Letter in Korea & photocopy of the Korean Company Business
Permit
I heard that we have to go to the embassy really early! They open at 9AM but
you have to line up outside before they let you in (just like when I first applied
for passport. Korean Embassy is located at 122 Upper McKinley Road McKinley
Town Center Fort Bonifacio, Taguig city 1634; Hotline Number: 02-856-9210. After
completing the required documents, applicants may file their applications at
the Consular Office of the Korean Embassy from 9 to 11 a.m. only, Monday to
Friday. This is on a first come, first served basis. Note that gates open at 8
a.m. When you arrive at the gate, you will need to get a gate pass and sign on
the log sheet. There is a separate log for first time travelers and frequent
travelers. There will be another line before entering the main office; we will
have to get our number from the reception table. Again, the numbers for first
time and frequent travelers are different. So make sure you get the right one.
The numbers will be shown on the LCD display, we would then have to go to
Window 3 and present our documents. If you’ll be staying in Korea for more than
59 days, 1,500 pesos as visa fee will be required. A stay of less than 59 days
is free.
They will then give you a claim slip indicating the date when you can return
to the embassy to pick up your passport (and visa if approved). Don't lose it
since you will need it to claim your passport. For first time travelers,
processing takes five working days. While for frequent travelers, processing is
three working days. It can take longer depending on the decision of the consul.
Releasing time is only from 2 to 4 p.m. The same entry procedures apply, get
a gate pass and sign on the log sheet, then get a number once inside. Make sure
you bring your claim slip with you because you will need this to enter and get
a number. If you are unable to claim your visa on the scheduled date, you may
pick it up on another date. But make sure to mention it to the consul. You may
also have someone claim your passport for you with the necessary authorization
letters. Also make sure to mention this to the consul.
“Documents received” on passport means you have been denied. We need to wait
for six months before we could apply again. TT____TT
From Cebu, Cebu Pacific is offering direct flights to Incheon at the lowest
prices of 9,199php. That is why I am still waiting for new promos. It will be
an estimated 4 hour flight from the Mactan Airport to Incheon
International Airport, about 1 hour west of Seoul, is the country's
largest airport, with good connections throughout the world. This is also
arguably the best run and best designed airport in the world - a
pleasure to use, although if we arrive late; we should watch out for pushy taxi drivers
lying about the hotel buses and trying to get you to pay 3x the normal fare.
There are direct inter-city buses to many locations throughout South Korea just
outside the international arrival hall. We can buy the tickets at the airport.
So what are we waiting for, let’s get our bags packed and be ready to go. Set-up
a plan with friends or family or even all by yourself. South Korea is a whole
new place to discover.
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