South Korea Visa Types and Requiremnts
Temporary Visitor Visa (C-3)
(1) C-3(Short Term Visit)Visa Requirements for Employed Individuals
(2) C-3(Short Term Visit)Visa Requirements For Businessmen
(3) C-3(Short Term Visit)Visa Requirements For Students
(4) C-3(Short Term Visit)Visa Requirements for Religious Workers
(5) C-3(Short Term Visit)Visa Requirements for Housewives
(6) C-3(Short Term Visit)Visa Requirements for Retiree
(7) C-3(Short Term Visit)Visa Requirements for Filipino Married to Korean
(8) C-3(Short Term Visit)Visa Requirements for Korean's Sister/Brother-in-law
(9) C-3(Short Term Visit)Visa Requirements for Korean's Parents-in-law
(10) C-3(Short Term Visit)Visa Requirements for Adopted Minor Child of Filipino Spouse
(11) C-3(Short Term Visit)Visa Requirements for Child of Korean
(12) Visa Requirements for Adopted Adult Child of Filipino Spouse (C-3-1)
(13) For Filipino married to military personnel stationed in Korea
Other Visas
(1) For Studying in Korea
(2) F-1-5 (Visiting & Joining Family)
(3) For Seasonal Workers (C-4, E-8)
(4) For Foreign Resident in the Philippines
(5) For Short Term Employment (C-4)
(6) Transit
Simplified Visa Application Requirements
Simplification notice for:
1. Elected politicians, government officials and etc.
Visa Application Requirements
A. INDIVIDUAL KOREAN VISA (Process and submit to the Korean Visa Center by scheduled 15-20 working days depending on the number of applications)
Basic Requirements:
1. Application Form (Typewritten, A4 size paper, 5 pages only, use check for answerable by yes or no, please no X mark and N/A just use check )
2. Original Passport (please make sure to sign it)
3. 1 piece of passport-size colored picture, white background
4. Photocopy of Passport Bio-page (page2)
5. Original and Photocopy of valid visa/s and arrival stamp to OECD member countries for the past 5 years (if applicable)
6. Original Certificate of Employment [must include applicant position, date hired, compensation, office address, HR landline number (mobile number is not allowed), HR Email]
7. Photocopy of Mayor's Business Permit, DTI, SEC, GIS (for Self-Employed or Businessman)
8. Original Personal Bank Certificate [must include account name, account number, account type, current balance, account opening date, 6 months average daily balance (ADB)]
9. Bank Statement (original or certified true copy of the bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months)
10. Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316 for ITR 1701 (page1 and 2)
11. Data Privacy Consent Form (Original sign or E-sign)
( If personally invited by Korean ) - Authentication not required
- Invitation Letter
- Photocopy of inviter's Passport or Identification Card
( If invited by Company in Korea ) - Authentication not required
- Invitation Letter
- Photocopy of Korean Company Business Permit
Additional documents: (If traveling with family)
PSA Original Birth Certificate (If traveling with kids/siblings/parents)
PSA Original Marriage Certificate
Original School Certificate
School ID Photocopy
Senior ID
GROUP E-VISA (please send us a message)
Update Nov 01 2025: As of Nov 2025, we no longer accept Group e-Visa application for regular tours. We can assist if the land arrangement/tours will be booked via our agency.)