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South Korea Tourist Visa
South Korea
Visa type
Tourist Visa
Entry type
Single Entry
Processing
Minimum 10 working days (Subject to change)
For your South Korea single-entry tourist visa, simply provide us with your passport, completed application form, recent photograph, and supporting documents. At Celyn Travel & Tours, we will carefully review your paperwork, prepare your application, and submit everything to the embassy on your behalf. Processing takes a minimum of 10 working days, but please note that the final decision rests solely with the embassy.
Duly accomplished and signed application form (must be computerized, font style and font size is Arial 12 only; must be printed in A4 sized paper))
KVAC Data Privacy Consent Form
1 pc passport sized colored picture (white background)
Original passport (at least 6 months valid beyond intended stay)
Copy of passport data page
Original copy of valid visas and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years
Original personal bank certificate (must include account type, current balance, account opening date, and average daily balance for the last 6months).
Original bank statement or certified true copy of passbook for the last 3 months
Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316
Original PSA Marriage contract (if applicable)
Original PSA Birth certificate (if applicable)
To avoid delays, please organize your documents in the order listed and submit only clear, complete, and original copies where required when handing them over to Celyn Travel & Tours.
Depending on your personal circumstances, such as your occupation or travel background, you may need to submit extra documents. Celyn Travel & Tours will review your profile and inform you if any special requirements apply.
Original employment certificate (must include applicant’s position, date hired, compensation, office address, HR landline numbers and e-mail address) office mobile number is not allowed as contact number of the company.
Copy of PRC /IBP ID (if applicable only)
Copy of company ID
Copy of business registration from DTI or SEC
Copy of business permit or mayor’s permit
Copy of Certificate of Registration (COR)
Copy of PRC /IBP ID (if applicable only)
Original school certification
Copy of school ID
Original PSA birth certificate
Parent's documents (original bank certificate and bank statement or passbook for the last 3 months, original COE, copy business documents and ITR)
Original PSA marriage certificate
Copy of senior citizen card or retirement documents
Original of PSA marriage contract (If travelling with spouse)
Copy of i-card
Guarantee letter from the company
Original bank certificate of the company
Copy of business documents and ITR of the company
If invited to Korea
Invitation letter containing the relevant information of both the applicant and the inviter must be written in Hangul. (It should include at least two contact numbers and contact persons, the complete name of the invitee/s, a detailed explanation of the purpose of the trip, travel period, and a guarantee of the invitee's return to the Philippines immediately after the trip)
Copy of 1st page of inviter’s passport or identification card (if personally invited by Korean)
Copy of Korean company business permit (if invited by company in Korea)
Additional requirements may be required upon releasing of passport
Applicant must hold a Philippine passport valid for at least 6 months beyond travel dates
Purpose of visit must be tourism or leisure only
Applicant should demonstrate sufficient funds to cover travel expenses
Applicant must not have a history of visa overstays or immigration violations
Applicants with recent travel to OECD countries have higher chances of consideration
Applicant must apply at least 3 months before the intended travel date
Applicants who are minors or married may need additional supporting information
Eligibility is determined by the South Korean Embassy; Celyn Travel & Tours will guide you through the application process, but final approval rests solely with the embassy.
1
Submit Your Documents
Bring all required documents to Celyn Travel & Tours for initial review and acceptance.
2
Document Review and Preparation
We carefully check your paperwork for completeness and prepare your application for embassy submission.
3
Filing at the Embassy
We file your tourist visa application at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines on your behalf.
4
Embassy Processing
The embassy processes your application; this takes a minimum of 10 working days, but timing may change at their discretion.
5
Passport and Results Release
Once the embassy returns your passport, we notify you promptly so you can pick it up at Celyn Travel & Tours.
Processing times may vary at the discretion of the embassy; we will keep you updated on your application's status throughout the process.
- Celyn Travel & Tours assists with document preparation and submission but does not influence visa approval decisions.
- Visa processing time is a minimum of 10 working days but may be extended by the embassy without prior notice.
- We cannot guarantee the approval or issuance of any visa, as final decisions rest solely with the South Korean embassy.
- Applicants should not purchase flight tickets or make non-refundable travel arrangements before the visa is granted.
- The embassy may request additional documents or call applicants for an interview at their discretion.
- In case of visa refusal or delays, Celyn Travel & Tours is not responsible for any losses or missed travel plans.
After filling in the application form legibly, please bring it with all supporting documents to Celyn Travel & Tours; we will review your submission and forward it to the embassy for processing.
Express Form
Sent after you apply
Korean Visa Application Form
Sent after you apply
Where Your Application Goes
Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines
McKinley Town Center, 122 Upper McKinley Hl, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila
Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Celyn Travel and Tours
#8 Arc Residences Bareng Drive, Bakakeng North, Baguio City, Philippines, 2600
Mon - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can submit your visa application directly to our office or you may send your complete documents through a courier. However, please remember the following guidelines when you submit your documents in our office through courier:
Please inform our Documentation Officer of the expected date and time of arrival of documents in our office.
Please put the documents in a sealed parcel/envelope. Never put any cash payment in a parcel/envelope. All payments for courier documents must be settled through bank deposit only.
Attach a copy of your deposit slip in the sealed parcel/envelope together with your documents.
Only those with the attached deposit slip and proof of payment will be processed.
Courier or delivery fee is charged to the applicant.
Please inform our Documentation Officer of the expected date and time of arrival of documents in our office.
Please put the documents in a sealed parcel/envelope. Never put any cash payment in a parcel/envelope. All payments for courier documents must be settled through bank deposit only.
Attach a copy of your deposit slip in the sealed parcel/envelope together with your documents.
Only those with the attached deposit slip and proof of payment will be processed.
Courier or delivery fee is charged to the applicant.
We can assure to provide professional service assistance when you apply for a visa but we cannot guarantee its approval. It will solely depend on the documents you will submit and consul's decision.
As a general rule, you can apply for a visa 3 months prior to departure date. In some embassies, you can apply 6 months prior to departure date. We recommend that you apply for a visa as early as possible within the allowed period by the embassy.
Yes, you need to provide your original passport for visa processing. However, there are some countries that do not require an original passport.
No, personal appearance is not required when you submit documents to our office. However, for Korea visa applications, our Documentation Officer may sometimes require an appearance of the applicant, especially for a single traveler.
Original documents required and submitted to the embassy will not be returned.
Most embassies allow re-application after 6 months. However, it is better to check with our Documentation Officer for each case because not all embassies have the same rules for re-application. The visa fees and processing fees are non-refundable regardless of the visa result.
