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How to Apply for a Korean Tourist Visa in the Philippines- UPDATED!

July 16, 2012 by The Sunset Goddess 40 Comments

(Update as of June 2015: This blog post is based on my personal account and circumstances uniquely personal to me based on four (4) separate applications for a tourist visa with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines—all of which have been approved.  I have been to South Korea four (4) times since my first visit in 2012 and I now hold a multiple entry visa (in the interest of full disclosure, my passport contains valid visas and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the last 5 years, which is one of the factors that the Korean Embassy considers for granting visas).  The information contained in this post are based on my personal experience and also includes the experience of people I personally know but is not intended to be official, definitive information.  All official information and requirements regarding visa requirements can only be found in the Embassy website.  If you want official answers to your questions or require further clarification, call the Korean Embassy through telephone number 8569210.  If you want my personal opinion and answer based on my experiences with my own visa applications to Korea, then you may post a question in the comments section below or send me an email at editor@sunsetgoddessmanila.com.  I am not liable for any visa denials or delays due to sole reliance on the information and experiences published in this post. This post is further subject to all disclaimers contained in the bottom of this post, as well as the general policies of this blog. Thanks!)

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I am going away on holiday with my girlfriends to spend a few days of summer in Seoul! But before we can leave, we had to apply for a visa for tourists at the Korean Embassy in Manila. It was a relatively painless process, as long as you submit complete documents and follow instructions.  I’ve also included some tips based on our experience, so you don’t have to mine through the information in the Korean Embassy’s website.

A. Documents to Prepare 

Except for some nationalities, all visitors to Korea require a visa, unless you fall under certain visa exemptions (like you have made more than 4 visits to Korea for the past 2 years, or you’re traveling directly to Korea’s Jeju Island).

 

Korea’s visa application requirements will differ depending on the purpose of entry (work, tourist) and the applicant’s qualifications (employees, self-employed, students, children of Koreans married to Filipinos). For this post, I will just detail the requirements for a short-term single-entry tourist visa (C-3) for employees.

 

Based on the Korean Embassy’s website, these are the official requirements:
(NOTE: Kindly update yourselves with the new requirements issued by the Korean embassy for tourist visas for employees as of 1 March 2015 and can be found here).
1. Completely filled out application form with 1 passport-sized color photo (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm). Download here (then click on the link to pdf file).  Do not leave any blanks and indicate “not applicable” or “N/A” where appropriate.

 

Upon phone inquiry with the Korean Embassy’s Visa Section, I’ve confirmed that they also accept 2 x 2 photos (however, I still submitted the passport-sized photo for good measure). There are no requirements with respect to clothing, earrings,  and facial expressions for the photo.

 

2. Original Certificate of Employment- UPDATE:  Based on new requirements, this must now include  applicant’s position, date hired, compensation, office address, HR landline number(cell-phone number is not allowed), and HR e-mail address.

 

3. Original Bank certificate – The Korean Embassy’s Visa Section confirmed that there is no minimum amount of bank deposit for a Korean tourist visa (unlike, for example, for a Chinese tourist visa, which requires a minimum of P50,000.00). Also, unlike other visa applications, there is no requirement to indicate the average daily balance of your bank account.
UPDATE:  Based on new requirements, the certificate should include  account type, current balance, account opening date, and average daily balance.  The Korean Embassy now also requires a BANK STATEMENT (original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months).
 
(Please call the Korean Embassy at (632)-8569210 for more information on the bank certificate requirements. When I called in June 2015 to re-verify about the policy that there is no minimum amount for the bank deposit, Korean staff verified that there is indeed still no minimum amount required despite the “stricter” requirements that they have recently imposed.  She also said that if you cannot submit bank certificate without average daily balance indicated,  then they will still accept your application).

 

4.  Photocopy of Income Tax Return (ITR) or BIR Form 2316
My employment status is actually “hybrid” since I work as a consultant and not as an employee for my company but was still issued a certificate of employment.   But for tax purposes, I’m taxed as self-employed/businesswoman and technically, my ITR is BIR Form 1701, and not 2316.  In any case, they didn’t question the apparent mismatch and I was still issued a visa.

 

5. Passport – you need to surrender your passport to the consul upon submission of your documents.  The passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

 

6. Photocopy of Passport’s information page
*If you have traveled to OECD member countries in the last 5 years, then you should also submit the original and copies of valid visas and arrival stamps to these countries. Applicants who have traveled to these countries have a different line at the Embassy and are generally subject to less requirements, depending on the frequency of travel to such countries.

 

*If you have been personally invited by a Korean,  you have to submit the invitation letter and a copy of the inviter’s passport.

 

Other documents to prepare, just in case:
*Since I’ve indicated in my application form that I’m a lawyer, I also brought a photocopy of my Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) ID with me during the submission of documents and showed the original to the consul (ended up submitting the photocopy of my IBP ID too).  This is not included in the Embassy’s list of documentary requirements but it was a good thing I had this with me since I prepared the photocopy of my IBP ID just in case I can qualify for a multiple entry visa. I believe my IBP ID was the reason why I wasn’t asked to submit any more additional documents.

 

My friend, who’s also a lawyer, didn’t have her IBP ID yet but indicated that she’s a lawyer in her application.  Since the consul was being strict, she had to fill out her application form again to revise her “occupation” to “associate” (since she really is an associate in a law firm, and since that’s also how she was referred to in her employment certificate).  Later on, my friend was also asked to show her company ID and to submit a photocopy of it. So for professionals out there, make sure you have the original and a photocopy of your IBP/PRC ID, as well as your company ID.

 

*As with any applications for tourist visas to any country, the purpose of these documents is to establish your strong economic and family ties to the Philippines.  In other words, the key is for you to prove that you are indeed a tourist and as such, you will return to the Philippines after your trip.

 

So, always be ready with additional documents to further support your application (for example, car registration, pay slips, condominium certificate of title, land title, investment certificates, etc.)  I know people who have submitted bank certificates with not so large amounts, but who were still granted Korean visas.  They were just required to submit additional documents to further prove that they were gainfully employed, such as latest payslips.

 

B. Submission of Documents
After making sure that your documents are complete, you have to file your application at the Korean Embassy’s Consular Office.  The complete address of the Korean Embassy:

 

122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig 

 

Coming from Market! Market! from C5, the Embassy will be on your right and is just after Jollibee and the Petron gas station.  Filing of visa applications is from Monday to Friday but only from 9 to 11 AM. The application is on a first come-first served basis, no appointments needed.  Processing for first-time applicants is at Windows 1 and 2.

 

You will approach the Korean consul who will evaluate your documents and if everything is in order, you will receive a piece of white paper where the consul will write your passport number and where the date for releasing is stamped and this will serve as your claim slip.

 

You can actually have someone else submit your application and documents for you.  However, just to make sure and to be able to deal with contingencies right away (like my friend who had to fill out her application form again), it’s still better to submit your visa application personally.

For the usual single-entry visas that allow up to 59 days stay in Korea, there is no visa fee.  Certain qualified applicants may also avail of a multiple entry visa, and subject to a fee of P3,600.00.

*Use of mobile phones and cameras are not allowed inside in the Consular Office (but mobile phones may be brought inside)

 

C. Releasing of Visa
Visa application processing takes 5 working days for first time travelers and 3 working days for frequent travelers.  Releasing is also from Monday to Friday (follow the schedule in your claim slip) and releasing time is from 2 to 4 pm only.  I applied for my visa on the last Friday of June and was asked to come back the next Friday.

 

Applicants,especially first time travelers, are advised to personally claim theirvisas (even if technically, you can issue an authorization letter to have someone else claim it for you).  An interview with the consul may be required before the result ofthe application is given and you may still be asked to submit additional documents.

 

 

While there were some delays and some of us had to go back to the Embassy to submit additional documents, the good thing is that it’s easy to just go back and submit any other requirements because the Korean Embassy’s consular office is implementing a first come-first served system, unlike for example, the procedure followed in the US Embassy.  It was also a good thing that we had allotted plenty of time in between our trip for Seoul in late July from the time we first applied  (late June) so we didn’t have the added stress of time pressure (unlike an applicant we encountered who was waiting for his visa to be released that afternoon and his flight to Seoul was on that same night!). So, the moment you book your flight to Korea, it’s best to apply for your visa as soon as possible (take note that the visa will have 3 months validity).

 

*As for travel agencies who offer Korean visa assistance services, I would suggest availing of their services only if you really have no time to process your application by yourself.  Otherwise,  you can save money by going through the application process DIY and especially since the documentary requirements are quite easy to get.

 

*In general, most applicants get issued a Korean tourist visa, assuming all documentary requirements are complete.  As per the Korean Embassy, these are the reasons for visa denials:
– Your passport is invalid;
– You are prohibited to enter Korea as per Korean Immigration law no.11 sec. 1
(Prohibition of Entry);
– Our record shows that you have previously violated the Korean law;
– You failed to submit the required document completely;
– The documents you have submitted cannot be verified;
– You failed to prove the purpose of entry to Korea;
– You failed to prove strong economic and family ties to the home country;
– Your inviter is not qualified to invite you;

– You failed to prove the relationship with your inviter.

For more information and to verify updated details and requirements, please call the Korean Embassy’s Visa Section and inquire with their Filipino staff at (632)-8569210 (dial 1 for visa section & consular affairs, then dial 2 for English service).

 

Fabulous travels!

 

**Before you ask any question in the comments section below, kindly read through the previous comments first and see if your concern or similar issue has already been addressed. 

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Comments

  1. Jessica says

    February 2, 2013 at 2:16 AM

    Great detailed guide! Thanks for this!

    Armed With Style

    Reply
    • The Sunset Goddess says

      November 21, 2013 at 7:44 AM

      You’re welcome 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jaenne says

    March 22, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    i have no job but my brother will sponsor the trip. i dont have any bank certificate too bec. i have no bank account at all. what documents should i bring to be able to apply for tourist visa? thanks for advance reply….

    Reply
    • The Sunset Goddess says

      March 23, 2013 at 3:13 AM

      Hi Jaenne. Thanks for your question. If you’ve already downloaded the visa application form the Korean Embassy website, you will see that there’s an item there asking who will pay for your trip. So just indicate that it will be your brother who will sponsor you. Based on the documentary requirements provided in the Embassy website for housewives, I would think that those requirements will apply to you as well, since you are dependent on your brother just as much as a housewife is dependent on her husband. Therefore, you need to submit your brother’s certificate of employment, bank cert, ITR, and proof your relationship (in your case, I would think the NSO copies of BOTH your birth certificates). For good measure, if I were you, I will also prepare a letter from your brother attesting that he will indeed pay for your trip and if you are employed, it won’t hurt to also prepare your certificate of employment and ITR as well. This is because you basically have to establish to the consul two points: 1) That you have financial capacity to pay for the trip—in your case, by establishing that your brother is employed and CAN afford to pay for your trip, and by establishing your relationship to him (via the birth certificates); and 2)That you have sufficient ties to the Philippines so that you won’t be an illegal worker there—this is easily done by establishing that you’re employed or self-employed (Business registration and ITR). I hope I was able to answer your question. To be sure, please make an inquiry with the Korean embassy, contact details provided above. good luck and hope you’ll be able to enjoy Korea 🙂

      Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    May 21, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    thanks for the info, btw just to share one of my fave korean resto in korea and meron na din silang branch dito sa Philippines yoogane

    Reply
    • The Sunset Goddess says

      June 3, 2013 at 6:47 AM

      Yup, I love Yoogane! My friends and I have been to the Yoogane branch in Myeongdong and I’ve also tried the Philippine branch in Il Terrazo along Tomas Morato 🙂

      Reply
  4. Orchid Beng says

    November 21, 2013 at 5:21 AM

    Hi, Ask kulang po, naka punta na ako Jeju Island this year nung January po. Plan ko po mag apply ng Visa pa Seoul naman, problima ko po wala po ako trabaho my kunting maliit na business lang po at Dami na po ako lugar napuntahan around Asia kac po fiancee ko is foreigner naka base sa singapore. Valid na po kaya ung marai kanang napuntahang lugar?

    Reply
    • The Sunset Goddess says

      November 21, 2013 at 7:43 AM

      Then you can show proof of your business. Otherwise, you can state that it will be your fiance who will be paying for your trip and show proof of his employment or business. The application form has a question on which countries you’ve visited for the last 5 years. But this is on top of your employment/proof of income. So I don’t think listing down all the places you’ve been is enough. As I’ve said in the above replies to comments (and in my post), it’s important that you show means of income, business or employment—as proof that you will go back to the Philippines. Hope this helps! Good luck 🙂

      Reply
  5. Orchid Beng says

    November 21, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    my bank cert.din naman po ako kac provide po ng fiance ko ang financial ko and sya din po ang sponsor sa akin sa lahat ng trip namin. Member din naman po ako ng Barley ung networking business, pwede ko po ba ipasa ung business Cert.nila na member ako at kailangan ko din po bang magpagawa ng letter sa fiance ko na sya ang mag finance ng trip namin? I need your advice. Salamat po

    Reply
    • The Sunset Goddess says

      November 21, 2013 at 7:43 AM

      Hi Orchid Beng! please see reply above. Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  6. Orchid Beng says

    November 21, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    So kailangan po gumawa ng letter ung fiance ko na sya mag provide sa lahat? Sorry po kung makulit ako. Nakuha kna po ung Cert.ng membership ko sa Networking Business kanina. So ang and2 po sa akin Bank Cert. Business Cert. Land title naka pangalan po sa akin at ung Letter ng Fiance. Pwede na po kaya na mga documents un? Plano ko po ipapasa sa Monday. Maraming salamat. Ingat po.

    Reply
    • The Sunset Goddess says

      November 28, 2013 at 6:40 AM

      Please see my reply to a similar question above. if if will be your fiance who will pay, then he has to submit the documentary requirements—as if he is the one applying for the visa. If you have business certificate, then I think you will be required to submit a DTI registration. Anyway, just try. Good luck!

      Reply
  7. Anonymous says

    May 17, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    My husband is now working (for 7 years already) in Korea (Gyeonggi-do). His visa is E-9.. where in he is not allowed to invite me for a visit… Would this give any problem if i’ll apply for a tourist visa? The details about him will show tha at present he is there working… Could I write his nameas my guarantor or reference in korea? Im planning to travel this july 2014… if i’ll apply for visa on june is the time frame ok?

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    • The Sunset Goddess says

      May 20, 2014 at 12:10 AM

      Whether or not he can be “guarantor” in Korea (or the person that you will indicate who will invite you) I guess will depend on his visa status, i.e., the type of the visa that he currently holds. I am not familiar with the E-9 visa and so I suggest, as per the last sentence on my post: For more information, you may call the Korean Embassy’s Visa Section and inquire with their Filipino staff at (632)-8569210.

      In my experience, for a purely tourist visa, even if I have Korean friends who can literally invite me to go to Korea, I prefer to simply just apply for a tourist visa, without indicating that I was invited. Less paper work, less hassle. However, in your case, they will probably have a record of your husband being in Korea and it will be better for you to disclose it off the bat. However, you should confirm if him holding an E-9 visa will really prevent him from inviting you. If the answer is he cannot invite you, then just apply for a simple tourist visa (without any invitation). Then, if asked by the consul, then disclose that you will also visit your husband. Just be prepared to provide documentation that you are gainfully employed here in the Philippines and you will come back here, even if your husband is in Korea. Hope this helps. Good luck!

      Reply
  8. Danessa Yu says

    November 26, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    Hi! I’d like to ask if thwy’re strict about approving visas for medical professionals like nurses and physical therapists? We have the same case na consultant and I am planning to present my 1701 form. Thanks!

    Reply
  9. Geneva Manalac says

    July 31, 2015 at 5:49 AM

    I would like to ask po if ko maging sponsor si boyfriend he is in Korea 2 months ago and he got stantioned there as a US Army and wala din po ako work but i have bank account pero kakaopened ko lang po. Pwd po kaya ung case ko? I hope to hear u soon po.

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    • The Sunset Goddess says

      July 31, 2015 at 3:26 PM

      Hi Geneva. You will find a question in the APPLICATION FORM asking who will pay for the expenses of your stay. Indicate the name of your boyfriend, and as I have advised in the comments section above, you may be asked to submit documentation of your boyfriend to prove his financial capacity, such as his bank records, certificate of employment, etc. (Please refer to my answer to Jaenne in the comments above.) I assume your boyfriend is not Korean so therefore, you cannot be considered to have a Korean “inviter”/reference or guarantor in Korea. Since he is still your boyfriend and you guys are not yet married, the requirements for Filipinos married to military personnel
      will likewise not apply to you.

      So basically, you will just need to show that your boyfriend has the financial capacity to sponsor your trip. Make sure he sends letter of support as well (addressed to the Embassy, signifying that he will indeed sponsor you). Aside from that, I would think that you will also need to submit your own documents showing your own financial capacity and economic ties here in the Philippines. Bank statements would be good. Maybe also school IDs or transcript/ graduation documents, showing that while you don’t have work at the moment, you’re qualified to find and hold a job here. The fact that you are unemployed may not be such a good point for you, so you really have to show documentary proof that your boyfriend is willing and (financially) able to sponsor your trip (plus the fact that you will really come back to the Philippines after your vacation). Good luck and let us know here how it goes!

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  10. Geneva Manalac says

    July 31, 2015 at 5:50 AM

    I mean if pwd ko maging sponsor si boyfriend *

    Reply
  11. Ella says

    October 22, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    Hi Judy! Thank you for this informative post as I am about to apply for a Korean visa this month. I’m curious, would it be wise for me to book a hotel accommodation in advance, before applying for a visa? It worries me that, if every my visa won’t be approved (which, hopefully, won’t be the case for me), I might not be able to fully refund my hotel booking. I am aware that I have to indicate where I will be staying on the visa application form. I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this concern. Thank you!

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    • The Sunset Goddess says

      October 26, 2015 at 2:34 PM

      Hi ella! In my experience, we’ve always already had a hotel booking upon submission of the application. In any case, you have two options. Either to indicate in the application form that your hotel booking is still to be determined, or you can just book in a hotel/guesthouse that has refundable options in the worst case scenario that your application gets denied. But usually they really approve visa applications as long as you show you’re employed here, which you are! 🙂 Good luck! Update me! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Gangster says

    January 29, 2016 at 8:43 PM

    Hi! I am working as consultant. Just this January i transferred to a company and for regularization. I am going to apply for korean visa this feb. my previous company gave me a copy of bir form 2307. Is it ok to submit this form instead of form 2316? Thank you.

    Reply
    • The Sunset Goddess says

      February 1, 2016 at 6:13 PM

      Yes, I would think so. The basis is the previous year’s tax return.

      Reply
  13. Leah B says

    April 16, 2016 at 12:58 PM

    Is it okay to put in visa that the reason is to meet the parents of my boyfriend? he’s been working here since 2011 and we’ve been workmates for one year. Now we have plan to get married but I should meet his family first. Should I put that on my application? Do you think its okay that he’ll be my invitor in case I attached invitation letter? Can I put him as someone who will help me in financial matters? We plan to go together in Korea next month

    Reply
    • The Sunset Goddess says

      August 12, 2016 at 1:57 AM

      Yes I think that’s a good reason as any.

      Reply
  14. Pip Garci says

    June 2, 2016 at 10:08 AM

    Hello I would just like to ask for your opinion. I got my Bank Cert from BPI. For the ADB it is stated as ADB/YTD. I read some posts online that ADB should be for the past 6 months. how true is this based on your experience? thanks! 🙂

    Reply
    • The Sunset Goddess says

      August 12, 2016 at 1:53 AM

      When I was applying for my visa, ADB was not yet a requirement. Sometimes the embassy can be lax or strict depending on certain travel or political conditions in Korea (they became not so strict when there was the MERS scare in Korea before I noticed) so if you want official answers to your questions or require further clarification, better call the Korean Embassy through telephone number 8569210.

      Reply
  15. John cuison says

    June 2, 2016 at 6:44 PM

    Hello po. Ex-korean po ako..at kakauwi ko lang ng pinas last april.. pano po ba sa case ko..kc unemployed ako now at wala ako ITR. Then kakaopen ko lang ng bank account..hndi po ba magkakaron ng prob pag kumuha ako ng visa.. gusto ko kc magtour nxt month ivvisit ko sana friend ko kc magccelebrate ng bday nia..

    Reply
    • The Sunset Goddess says

      August 12, 2016 at 1:49 AM

      I don’t understand your question. You used to be a Korean but not anymore?

      Reply
  16. Kris says

    July 23, 2016 at 6:17 PM

    In your form 1701, do you think kailangang malaki yong tax na nakalagay na “binayaran”?

    Reply
    • The Sunset Goddess says

      August 12, 2016 at 1:48 AM

      As long as you can prove you have gainful employment. We don’t know what is the minimum that the consul is looking for. But as pointed out in the post, I know of some people who were asked to submit further documentation like payslips.

      Reply
  17. Christine says

    August 3, 2016 at 1:20 PM

    Hi Sunset Goddess! Me and my workmates have already booked our plane tickets and hotel accomodation for 5 days last April. Our trip will be on September this year. Kasama sa itinerary namin is to go from Seoul to Jeju Island. I was wondering if kelangan ba na multiple entry yung type ng visa if we will go from Seoul to Jeju then back to Seoul again? As far as I know, for first time traveler kase to Korea is single entry lang yung magagrant. Please enlighten if you have an idea. Thanks!

    Reply
    • The Sunset Goddess says

      August 12, 2016 at 1:45 AM

      Jeju Island is part of Korea, so you will not need another visa to enter Seoul. In fact, travel to Jeju is visa-free! Please refer to this for more information: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/TRV/TV_ENG_2_1.jsp

      Reply
  18. Maria says

    September 5, 2016 at 12:43 AM

    Hi! Just a question, are you the one who filled up your 1701? Or you declared x amount sa BIR?

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • The Sunset Goddess says

      September 9, 2016 at 4:41 PM

      I don’t understand your question, as the answer is both. I filled up my 1701 through my accountant, who does the computations based on the income I’ve earned for the relevant year. And of course the amount I’ve earned is what I declare to the BIR. Email me if you have other questions you want to cover. Thanks!

      Reply
  19. Lou says

    September 6, 2016 at 2:28 PM

    Hi, would you know if the embassy accepts bank certificate without ADB? Apparently, my bank doesn’t indicate ADB even if it’s requested for visa application. I just called the branch and insisted that they only put account type, opening date and balance.

    Reply
    • The Sunset Goddess says

      September 9, 2016 at 4:40 PM

      On paper, the embassy requires ADB. But you can just submit whatever bank certificate you have. Once the consul checks it, and doesn’t require you to submit one with ADB, then it means it’s acceptable. Otherwise, you can explain that that’s the only type of certificate your bank issue. Good luck!

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  20. Acel says

    October 24, 2016 at 4:13 PM

    Hi! Me and my cousin are planning to visit Korea on March 2017. We actually already booked a ticket since we took a promo ticket and since the visa is only valid only within 3mos, we were planning to apply around January 2017.
    However, I am unemployed, with my father retired (no job) and my housewife mom (no job) and both of them are senior citizens already (but not that old). They have the ability to finance me, but I’m worried since both of them are unemployed, this might become a huge drawback. I don’t even have much money in my account either. I do have brothers working overseas though. I was just so thrilled of the cheap tickets and since many of my friends are visiting. When I looked up the requirements, it got me worried.
    What do you think can I do and which documents should I pass?

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    • The Sunset Goddess says

      January 18, 2017 at 11:23 PM

      I think since you’re unemployed, your best bet is to show that you have enough money in your bank account not only to finance your trip BUT ALSO that it’s enough for you to return to the Philippines. Otherwise, you’re not giving the consul sufficient proof that you have economic ties to the Philippines. You can also show that your family (through your brothers?) will sponsor your trip but that means you will have to submit documentary requirements showing their income and bank accounts. Good luck!

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  21. ma Rozan Beato says

    March 7, 2017 at 3:00 AM

    Hello everone! I just would like to share my experience on applying for Korean visa. And maybe, this can help you one way or the other.

    As I go through the categories for list of requirements posted in the official website of Korean govt, I found out that, my presrnt status is not included. I am a retired government employee and not working anymore since 2015. There is this category for “Retired Senior Citizen”, but am yet to reach that age (I was only 45 yrs old when i decided to retire). So i chose “For Employees”. I submitted all the requirements needed EXCEPT for ITR (e kc nga, waley ako work). So when I submitted my docs to the consul she asked for my ITR. I replied “i don’t have one” Consul – “You don’t have work”? Me – “I don’t. I’m a retired military personnel”. She took a yellow post it note and wrote something (maybe “no work” or “retired military”). Then gave me a small paper with dates when I should return to get my passport back.

    Our short conversation gave me a nega feeling already as I leave the premise….i even asked the guard outside if a person with no job but with a “handsome” bank accounts can still be DENIED a visa? He said depende sa consul, mam.

    As I waited for my bfast to be served at a nearby resto, i googled about “….denied Korean visa” that led me to a blogger fm Cebu. He has work and bank account but was still denued. The reason stated was “no strong economic ties with host country”, which has led me to conclude that I can also be denied bec of same reason! (Wala ako work!). Realizing this, I was feeling down the whole day.

    As i read through the comments, I came accross SGM’s blog and gave me the courage to email her (She seems nice and encourages to send her email……,…Well SHE IS nice!) my concerns. And so I did. She was patient with answering my inquiries. Naka 5 kaming palitan ng emails.

    This afternoon when I claimed my passport, i was smiling the WHOLE time as I walked to Banapple to finally eat my lunch. Till i got home I WAS REALLY SMILING (my headphones stuck to my ears as i listen to Bruno Mars songs). When i got into my room, i started dancing! To 3 Bruno Mars songs non-stopped!!! OA?? Di nmn po, i was really happy lang po talaga. ????

    Lzyrnnr

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