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KOREAN VISA: LIST OF TRAVEL AGENCIES Accredited by the Embassy

Last updated: DECEMBER 13, 2019.

Here’s the list of TRAVEL AGENCIES officially designated by the Korean Embassy to accept KOREAN VISA APPLICATIONS. We also added their many branches and phone numbers.

The process of applying for a South Korean visa is straightforward. Getting one is easy, as long as you have all of the documents and meet the requirements. Before, you could go to the embassy and apply for one on your own. But because the number of Korean visa applicants have doubled over the past two years, the Korean Embassy has enlisted the help of carefully chosen travel agencies to receive the applications for them starting July 1, 2018.

Yep, tourist visa applications must now be coursed through one of their officially designated travel agencies. This means that from this date onward, the embassy will no longer accept walk-in applicants or any direct applications for a temporary visit visa (with some exceptions). Note that the Korean Consulate in Cebu is NOT affected by this and will continue to accept direct applications on site. But if you prefer to apply via agency, we also included accredited agency branches in Cebu.

Although the visa itself will most likely remain free-of-charge, these agencies will surely be collecting processing fees. The rates will vary, but it’s usually between P500 and P1500. Once it takes effect, contact these agencies and compare prices and identify which one is the most convenient to get to.

Here’s how to apply for a Korean visa:

✅ korean visa requirements & application process.

Anyway, here’s the list of embassy-accredited agencies, their various offices around the country, and their respective contact details. We’re not sure whether or not all the branches listed below are prepared to receive Korean visa applications so get in touch with them before showing up at their office.

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Constellation Travels, Inc.

Makati Main Office 5F Merry Land Plaza 1157 Chino Roces Avenue San Antonio Village, Makati City Landline: +63 (2) 224-1730 Email: [email protected]

Iloilo Office G/F Door 2, Manfred’s Building, 22 Gen. Luna St. Iloilo City Email: [email protected] Office Line: (033) 514 1066 Mobile No.: 0917 823 8655

ABOEX Travel and Tours

Mandaluyong Main Office Unit 14 Upper Ground, Globe Tower Plaza 1 Pioneer St., cor. Madison Street Mandaluyong Contact Nos.: (+632)695-1006 / (0917)125-6800

Vigan Branch Rm 32-34 Colegio Business Center, Nueva Segovia St. Vigan City Contact Nos.: (+637)722-6491 / (+632)425-6443 / (0917)799-8800

Laoag Branch 3rd Floor LC Square, Rizal corner Balintawak Streets Laoag City Contact Nos.: (+637)771-1493 / (+632)475-5068 / (0917)799-5800

Adventure International

Makati Office G/3-4F Eurovilla 2, 118 V.A. Rufino Street Legaspi Village, Makati City Contact Nos.: +63 (32) 884-9400, +63 (32) 867-4743 Email: [email protected]

Cebu Office 2nd Floor, Mahogany Place Pope John Paul II Ave. Cebu City Telefax No.: +63 (32) 238-3076 Email: [email protected]

Blue Horizons Travel and Tours Inc.

Makati Office 23rd Floor, Pacific Star Building, Makati Avenue Cor. Sen Gil Puyat Avenue, Salcedo Village, Makati City Telephone No.: +(63-2) 988-5000 Email: [email protected]

Cebu Branch MSY Tower Unit 10F, Pescadores Road Cebu Business Park, Cebu City Telephone No.: +(63-32) 232-8886 Email: [email protected]

Bohol Branch Mezzanine Floor, Sarabia-Co-Torralba Bldg., CPG Avenue Tagbilaran City, Bohol Telephone No.: +(63-38) 411-2984 Email: [email protected]

Budget Travel and Tours Inc.

Manila Office Suite 3 Metropolitan Tower 1746 A.Mabini St., Malate,Manila Telephone Nos.: (+63 2) 523-8120 to 26 Mobile No.: (+63 917) 806-2459

Alabang Branch Unit 4018, Alabang Town Center, Alabang Zapote Road, Alabang, Muntinlupa Telephone No.: (02) 850 5456

Casto Travel Philippines Inc.

Makati Office 2F Tuscan Building 114 V.A. Rufino Street Legaspi Village Makati Telephone No.: (02) 810 0079

City Travel & Tours Corporation

Makati Office LG8 Cityland 10 Tower 1 H.V. Dela Costa St. Makati City Telephone No: (02) 812 9111 Mobile No: 0918-291-9977, 0923-733-2780, 0917-855-2780 Email: [email protected]

Angeles Branch Unit 201, 2F Diamond Spring Hotel Bldg. Mc Arthur Highway, Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga Telephone No: (045) 405 0317 Mobile No: 0918-233-2144, 0922-863-6006, 0915-762-2882

COME ON PHILS. Golf and Travel Agency Inc.

A-36 HK Sun Plaza Macapagal, Pasay Phone: (02) 810-1959

First United Travel Inc.

Makati Office Garden Level, Corinthian Plaza, 121 Paseo De Roxas, Makati City, Philippines Telephone: (02) 818 7181, (02) 459 0900

Bulacan Office 2/F Abary Square Bldg. 1733 Año St. Corner F. Vergel De Dios St., Poblacion, Baliuag, Bulacan Telephone Nos.: +63 44 892 0746, +63 44 766 1939

Cebu Office Unit #118 The QC Pavilion, Gorordo Avenue, Lahug, Cebu City Telephone Nos.: +63 32 266 1841, +63 32 412 0863

Getaway Tours International Inc.

Manila Office 576 San Andres St., Near Corner Adriatico St., Malate, Manila Telephone Nos.: (02) 524 2202, 524 2252, 354 4268, 3530100, 3544763 Email: [email protected]

Sucat Branch Ground Floor WSCT 026 Waltermart, Brgy. San Isidro, Dr. Santos Ave., Sucat, Parañaque City Telephone Nos.: (02) 820 1707, 820 1504, 8204238 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Dasmarinas Branch UGF 156, SM City Dasmariñas, Sampaloc I, Dasmariñas City, Cavite Telephone number: (046) 432 3387 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

General Trias Branch Level 2 – Unit 200-A, Robinson’s Place, General Trias, Cavite Telephone number: (046) 436 2112 Email: [email protected]

H.I.S. (PHILIPPINES) Travel Corp

Picadilly Main Office 14/F Picadilly Star Building, 4th Avenue corner 27th Street, BGC, Taguig Phone: (02) 718-5012, (02) 718-5008 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Bonifacio Global City (BGC) Office 2/F Shopping Arcade, Serendra, Bonifacio High Street, BGC, Taguig Phone : (02) 915-0351, (02) 822-4496 Email: [email protected]

Cebu Office Tower3, Unit2-7, Movenpick Resort & Spa Cebu, Punta Engano, Lapu Lapu City, Cebu Phone: (032) 238-1685 Email: [email protected]

HANKOOKCEB Corp.

Cebu Office Room 301 Trans-Asia Bldg., Osmena Blvd., Cor., M. J. Cuenco Ave. Cebu City Phone: (032) 238 2595

JTB Asia Pacific Phil. Corp.

Rate: P700 (P500 if with OECD visa)

JTB Travel Saloon – Mall of Asia 259-EM, SM Mall of Asia, J.W. Diokno Blvd., Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City 1300 Mobile: 0949 994 0249

BGC Branch 18th Floor, Unit 2, RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Center 26th & 25th Streets, Bonifacio South, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Phone: (02) 894-5528

Cebu Branch 2F, J Centre Mall, V.Albano, Mandaue City, Cebu Phone: (032) 260-8024

JTB Travel Saloon – Vertis North 4th floor Japan Town Retail 2 Level 4, Ayala Mall (Vertis North), Quezon City Phone: (02) 932-5600

KP JOEUN Consultancy Inc.

Main Office Retail 9 M/F Goldland Tower 1600 Pasig City Phone: (02) 451 1282

Las Palmas Tours and Travel Agency, Inc.

Manila Office 522 Pedro Gil St., Malate, Manila Phone: (02) 523-6884, 523-6836, 523-6610, 523-9451, 523-7786, 523-7787, 523-6902, 525-5167

Makati Office UG1 146 Alfaro Place, Alfaro St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Phone: (02) 840-1363 to 65, 810-0107 to 08, 810-0226 to 27, 817-1224, 892-3663, 810-0172

Quezon City Office G/F RC – 27B1 General Romulo ST., Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City Phone: (02) 995-0723 to 29

Clark Office 1st St., Balibago, Clark Angeles, Pampanga Phone: (045) 892-4828, 892-4192, 892-3477, 892-3563, 892-3483, 892-4705, 892-4025

MNK Travel & Tours Corp.

Ortigas Office 802 One Corporate Center, Meralco Avenue corner Julia Vargas Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City Phone: (02) 687 4443

North Star International Travel, Inc.

Makati Office 19F Trident Tower 312 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue Makati City 1200 Philippines Phone: (02) 485-7272

Party-on Travel and Tour Community, Inc.

Ortigas Office Unit C2 17th Flr., Strata 100 Bldg., F. Ortigas Jr. Ortigas Center, Pasig City Phone: (02) 470-2000

Reli Tours and Travel Company

Makati Main Office 3rd Floor Dusit Thani Hotel, Ayala Commercial Center Makati City, Phone: (02) 894-1210, 893-7259, 893-9226

SM Mall of Asia Branch Bay City Pasay City Phone: (02) 556-1445, 556-1446, 556-1447

SM Megamall Branch 5F SM Megamall, EDSA, Mandaluyong City Phone： (02) 637-4694, 637-4695, 637-5020

Binondo Branch 4F Lucky Chinatown, Reina Regonte St. corner Dela Reina St. Binondo, Manila Phone： (02) 242-0640 Mobile: 0906-492-1000

SM Southmall Branch Alabang-Zapote Road, Las-Pinas City, Phone: (02) 800-4948, 800-4949, 800-4950

Sharp Travel Service (Phils.) Inc.

Makati Office 5/F Alexander House Building, 132 Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City Phone: (02) 817 0071 – 74 Email: [email protected]

Cebu Office 2nd Floor Zap Plaza Bldg. D. Jakosalem St., Zapatera, Cebu City Phone: (032) 253 6333, (032) 253 6358, (032) 253 6540 Email: [email protected]

Swire Travel Phils, Inc.

Makati Head Office Units C & D, 6th/F, Country Space I Building, Sen. Gil Puyat Ave, Salcedo Vill., Makati City, Philippines. Tel.: (02) 817-1082 Email Sales: [email protected] Email Documentation: swire.docume[email protected] Website: swiretravelphils.com.ph

The Bellevue Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Tel.: (02) 771.8181 loc. 8028 Mobile: 0933-4879001 Email: [email protected]

Clark Branch Midori Clark Hotel and Casino Kalayaan St., C.M. Recto Avenue, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, Philippines Mobile No.: 0920-9671298 Email: [email protected]

Subic Branch Building 1041, Rizal Highway, Subic Bay Freeport Zone Subic, Olangapo Tel.: (047) 250-0388 Mobile: 0917-7069931 Email: [email protected]

The Baron Travel Corporation

Main Office 3rd Floor, PCCI Corporate Center 118 L.P. Leviste Street Salcedo Village, Makati City Phone: (02) 817 4926 Office hours: Mondays-Fridays, 8:30am–5:30pm Saturdays, 8:30am–12:30pm

Cebu Office Unit H Capitol Commercial Complex N. Escario Street, Cebu City Phone: (032) 255 6095 Email: [email protected]

Travel Pros

SM Megamall Main Office 5th Floor, SM Megamall Bldg. B, Julia Vargas Avenue cor. EDSA, Mandaluyong City, Philippines Phone: (02) 634-0265 to 67 Mobile: 0917 8866578 Email: [email protected]

Travelservices, Inc.

Makati Head Office 2nd Floor, Trinity Insurance Center 7504 Bagtikan St. San Antonio, Makati City Phone: (02) 706 8600 Email: [email protected]

Laguna Office 2nd Floor J. Alcasid Business Center, Crossing Street, Calamba City, Laguna Phone: (02) 806 7503, (049) 508 2512 to 13 Email: [email protected]

Cebu Office 4th Floor, Metrobank Plaza Building, Osmena Boulevard, Cebu City Phone: (02) 806 7505, (032) 253 5808, (032) 255 7374 Email: [email protected]

Uni-Orient Travel, Inc.

Manila Office 447 Juan Luna S., Binondo, Manila, Philippines Phone: +632 243-3888 Email: [email protected]

Ortigas Office U 2101 East Tektite Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange, Ortigas Center, Pasig City Phone: (02) 705-2222

Makati Office I Care Bldg., 167 Legaspi St., cor. De La Rosa St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Phone: (02) 818-9585

Cebu Office 2/F Capitol Square, Escario Street, Cebu City, Philippines Phone: (032) 253-1866

In addition, the following agencies that have been accredited to process group visa and e-group visa last year are also allowed to accept temporary visit/tourist visa applications.

Ark Travel Express Inc.

Makati Office Unit LG 3, 4 & 14, 146 Alfaro Place, L.P. Leviste St. Salcedo Village, Makati City Phone: (02) 816-2201, 894-3372, 816-6416, 831-6727, 831-6165 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Grand Hope Travel, Inc.

Cebu Main Office Lower Ground Level, SM City, Juan Luna Avenue Extension, Cebu City Phone: (032) 2338530, (032) 2340764, (032) 2338263, (032) 2340767 [email protected]

Ayala Cebu Branch Ayala Center Cebu, Level 4, Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City Phone: (032) 268-9009, (032) 268-9008 Email: [email protected]

Fuente Branch G/F Dona Luisa Building, Osmena Boulevard, Cebu City Phone: (032) 255-4089, (032) 2554091 Email: [email protected]

Bohol Branch Galleria Luisa Building 2nd Floor, C. Gallares Street, Tagbilaran City, Bohol Phone: (038) 501-8588 Email: [email protected]

Hanatour Manila Inc.

Pasay Office 2F Finance Center Building (back of World Trade Center), Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City Phone: (02) 856-9741, (02) 856-9766

Cebu Branch 3rd Floor BF Pajo Bldg. M.L. Quezon Avenue, Pajo, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu Phone: (032) 236-4287, (032) 236-4289

Boracay Branch Legency Lagoon, Balabag, Malay, Aklan Phone: (036) 288-2626

Horizon Travel & Tours, Inc.

Ermita Main Office 490 Potenciana Mansion, Sta. Monica St., Ermita, Manila Phone: (02) 521 2586, (02) 328 3388 Mobile: 0917 8072538, 0998 8577017 Email: [email protected]

Binondo Branch 345 San Vicente cor. T., Pinpin Sts., Binondo, Manila Phone: (02) 3102308 to 09, (02) 986 2717 Mobile: 0917 8198628

Island Resort Club Tour Services, Inc.

Pasay Head Office Unit 109-P, G/F Five-Ecom Center, Pacific Drive, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City Phone: (02) 708 9999

International Journeys Inc.

Manila Office Unit 2 Third Floor Altra Center 1663 Jorge Bocobo Street, Malate, Manila Phone: (02) 400-0550 ​Mobile: +63917-5372-038

Marsman Drysdale Travel Inc.

Makati Office 19th Floor Robinsons Summit Center 6783 Ayala Avenue Makati City, Philippines Phone: (02) 887-0000 Email: [email protected]

Pan Pacific Travel Corporation

Binondo Head Office 353 E.T. Yuchengco Street, Binondo, Manila, Philippines Phone: (02) 243-6666 Email: [email protected]

Cebu Branch Diplomat Hotel. Suite No. 6, 90 F. Ramos Street. Cebu City Email: [email protected] Phone: (032) 254-0343, (032) 254-0345, (032) 254-0347, (032) 254-0349

Ermita Branch G/F Pacific Place Apartelle Suites. 539 Arquiza St. Ermita, Manila Email: trafalgarma[email protected] Phone: (02) 523-1990, (02) 526-6427

Makati Branch Unit LG-1 Herrera Tower Condominium. # 98 V.A. Rufino St corner Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati City. Email: [email protected] Phone: (02) 810-8551 to 56

Rajah Travel Corporation

Makati Office 3rd Floor 331 Building, Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. Makati City, Philippines Phone: (02) 894 0886 E-mail: [email protected]

Manila Office G/F GLC Building, A. Mabini cor. T.M. Kalaw Sts., Ermita, Manila, Philippines Phone: (02) 523 8801 E-mail: [email protected]

Rakso Air Travel and Tours Inc.

Makati Main Office 3/F Rico Building, 112 Aguirre St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Phone: (02) 651 9000 Email: [email protected]

Ermita Office Unit G-06 Malate Adriatico Grand Residences, 1415 Adriatico Street Ermita, Manila Phone: (02) 354-1000 Email: [email protected]

Angeles Branch 2/F #1 Quad 2 Plaridel ST. Nepo Center, Brgy. Sto. Rosario Angeles City, Pampanga Phone: (045) 888 1010 Email: [email protected]

Boracay Branch Regency Lagoon Bldg. A, Balabag, Malay, Aklan Phone: (036) 288 2419, (036) 288 2420 Email: [email protected]

Cebu Branch ​2nd Flr The Walk Cebu IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City Phone: (032) 340-2000 Email: [email protected]

Santa Cruz Manila Branch 517-519 Tomas Mapua St, Santa Cruz, Manila, Metro Manila Phone: (02) 443501, (02) 443502 Email: [email protected]

Davao Branch Level 1 Unit 111B-112, Robinson’s Cybergate Mall Davao, J.P. Laurel street, Bajada, Davao City Phone: (082) 287 8200 Email: [email protected]

Davao Express Branch 3rd Floor Gaisano Mall, JP Laurel Avenue Bajada, Davao City Phone: (082) 255-6456 Mobile: 09399374559 Email: [email protected]

*Additional words by: Joshua Berida

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Thank you The Poor Traveler as always you’re simply the best, thank you for inspiring me to travel with my family, I have become a more brazen traveler because of you

No prob! Thanks for visiting!

when it will take effect for the said accredited travel agency for filling a Korean Visa

Hi Helen, no word about the start date yet. It was supposed to begin on May 14 but there seems to have been a delay.

The list is incomplete. There are ten other agents accredited by the KR embassy announced last year.

Added! Thanks!

Thank you very much for this informative post. Are the agencies on the list located only in Manila? I hope you can find the time to separate the agencies by regions. I could use a list of agencies in Cebu for visayas applicants.

Hi Heike! We’re working on it. Check back soon. ;)

ABS CBN News said it would start on July 1. I am also interested to know if there is an accredited travel agency in Pampanga. Thanks in advance.

There are a few in Angeles City :)

Hi, how about the bdo and bpi cc card is it still applicable if it is thru this tour agencies?

How about Baguio Maam’s/sir?

Hi Elena, wala po sa research namin. What you can do is apply at a local travel agency who will coordinate with an official agency. Kasi syempre, mas tataas ung singil nun kasi may patong ung local agency.

how about in bacolod city po?

What about those who have travelled to OECD countries within 5 years? Do we also need to go through the agencies? Kasi what I have understood is this is for the first time applicants?

Everyone applying for a tourist short stay visa will have to course it through an agency regardless of whether or not it’s your first time, unless you’re applying in Cebu.

I will be applying from Cebu and have been to 4 OECD Countries – France, Germany, UK, Greece.

Will I have any problem?

Hi Ella, it’s hard for me to say po if magkakaproblem or hindi kasi it’s based on a lot of factors, not just the OECD countries.

How about Quezon City especially in Cubao Area. Thanks

Is it allowed a representative to submit the application in behalf of the applicant?

I already have a visa and I want to travel with my sister who is 66 yrs old and a retiree . Can she apply for a korean visa using my documents, me to fund her travel?

Hi Roxanne, they might still look for her bank documents, but yes, you can sponsor her trip. For better chances, submit a cover letter and affidavit of support.

Any agencies on Negros Occidental?

Wala pa kami alam if meron sa Negros Occidental. We’ll add if may makita kami.

Hello! Would this also mean that the applicant is required to avail for the tour package with the accredited travel agent? Thank you!

No. You can still travel on your own. You just need to course the visa application through an agency. Just the visa application.

How about the ticket ? Would it still be possible to avail the ticket online? Or the ticket is only mandatory through agency. Thnakyou

Ticket is not a requirement to get a Korean visa. You can book online, you can book via agency. Doesn’t matter.

hi sir wala po ba sa cagayan de oro na accrediated agency po to apply korean visa?

Hi Ching, as of now, parang wala pa.

Hi sir I need south Korea visa how can I apply it

This post might help: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2018/05/new-korean-visa-requirements-application/

Good day!, ask ko lang po sa tulad ko po na gustong pumunta ng korea,unemployed po ako,invited po ako ng isang korean resident.gusto ko po malaman ang exact requirements na mga kakailanganin ko.visit po sana ako ng 3months,magkano po kaya ang kailangan halaga ang laman ng bank account ko?.thanks

Hi Marilou, for unemployed tapos 3 months mag-stay, medyo mahihirapan ka ma-approve. Usually pag unemployed, mahihirapan talaga kahit 3 days lang yung stay, mas lalo yung 3 months.

More information about Korean Visa application here: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2018/05/new-korean-visa-requirements-application/

Hi, I have bpi gold card..pwede pa ba yon?

Pano po yung bdo and bpi gold cardholders? Need pa rin ba mag travel agency or direct na apply sa embassy?

Travel agency.

Worst JTB is Vertis North. Keep away. Their staff are not equal in competence, and their guidelines are ever-changing (each visit). Better visit a different agency.

hello Yosh!

I am currently unemployed pero meron akong small business like nagpapautang ako ng mga mobile phones but no business permit nor ITR. do you think they will accept it as my rootedness? I have all the receipts as a proof. lahat ng receipts nakapangalan sakin. I have my husband who will support my trip. hoping for your reply. Thank you.

Hi Jessa, business registration, meron? Kasi if may receipt ka na nai-issue, baka may business registration ka whether BIR, DTI or SEC? Pwede mo isubmit yun.

what I mean sa receipts is yun yung mga resibo ng mga phones na binili ko from the phone store. wala din po akong business registration.

Ah, hmmm, mukhang mahirap kapag ganyan. Consult ka na lang sa travel agency since mandatory naman na dumaan sa travel agency. Baka mas may alam sila. :)

Sige po thank you so much. Pero may isa pa akong hirit. My mom owns a small sari-sari store. Meron syang business permit before from the Barangay pero hindi nya na na renew. Do you think it is helpful kung ipapangalan na lang sakin yung store but the business permit is from Barangay. Is it acceptable?

If soon ka mag-aapply, kahit ipangalan sayo ung business permit, fishy pa rin yun kasi recent lang ipangalan sayo. Most likely hindi pa rin nila itutrust yun, given kung gaano ka-strict ang Korean Embassy lately. And kahit magsubmit ka ng permit, hihingi at hihingi pa rin sila ng ITR and business registration from DTI or SEC, kasi nasa requirements yun.

Hi, I am an OFW and I want to treat my family of 5 to a tour in Korea. Since ako naman ang gagastos, pwede po bang mga papers, bank documents ko na lang ang isubmit ko for family application? siguro marriage certificate and birth certificates na lang din ng family ko ang kailangan para sa kanila? Then another question po e kung kakailanganin ang ITR e paano po kaya yun gayong wla naman kami nun as OFW? nakita ko lang po kasi na isa yun sa mga major requirements e.

Thsnk you in Advance po,

Hi Jojo, baka meron kayong equivalent nung ITR sa country kung saan kayo nagwork? Tax document?

regarding family application, di ako ganun ka-familiar sa policy pag family application kasi di ko pa naranasan. Best to call na lang any of the travel agencies sa list sa taas. :)

Hello sir, Paano pag december 28-january 1 yung travel namin. When do we start to apply for visa?

Hi! How much ang need na laman ng bank acct? And if ever na fiance ko ang magssupport sa akin, ano po ang need na proof or docs to submit? Thanks

Pa-read na lang po nito: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2018/05/new-korean-visa-requirements-application/

Hi ofw ako sa uae. Im travelling to korea sa november pero pagcheck ko sa requirements dito eh more than 6 months dapat ang uae residence visa ko. My visa will expire in less than 4 months. May ibang option pa ba?

Hi Warren, naku, I’m not familiar with the policy pag dyan sa UAE.

Hi my daughter wants to visit korea good for 3 days. She is a tourism student can she be given a visa with $2,000 show money, aside from her pocket money?

Hi Concepcion, assuming all other requirements are met, yes, that’s a good amount for show money for a 3-day trip. :)

,.”hi good morning…ofw ako here in Thailand, just asking po i want to travel in Korea just a couple of days lng…dpo ba mahirap if mag.isa lng ako…ano po documents needed to apply a visa?thank you

Hi Lou, if sa Thailand ka mag-apply, di ko alam yung requirements kasi madalas iba-iba yung requirements/process ng Korean Embassy per mission/location.

But if sa Pinas ka mag-apply, same requirements lang or equivalent documents. Kunyari, instead na ITR, ung equivalent na tax document from Thailand ung isusubmit. Tapos dagdag ka na lang ng cover letter to explain.

Hi please recommend an agency that could process tourist visa for korea. I live in santiago city isabela

Pili na lang po kayo ng pinakamalapit sa inyo sa list.

Hi po. Matanong ko lang. Bago lng po ako sa company ko. Started Aug 7 and do you think po ok lng namag-aapply ako for visa? Thank you :)

If may past work ka before ka magwork sa current company mo, pwede naman. You can submit yung ITR from your previous company.

If first work mo yang current company mo, yan yung mas mahirap kasi ibig sabihin wala ka pa ITR. Pwede pa rin i-try, pero greater ang risk pag ganun.

Hi, how much is the processing fee?

Depends on the agency. Usually between P700 and P1000

Helo po .. ask ko lang po , mag tour po sana ako sa korea on march (12 days po sana) kaso sa requirements po kasi walang ofw, ofw po ako for 4 years and kakauwi ko lng last sept25 , so ngayon wla pa po akong work , nag aapply po ulit , so wala po akong mga ITR , ano po pwede ko isubmit . Thanks and how much po ang recommended na show money para sa 12 days. Thank you ..

Hi Carm, di ko po alam pag ganyan situation po. Kung nakapili ka na ng travel agency kung saan ka mag-aapply, best to call them na lang para sigurado.

hi po. ano po ang mga requirements para sa student visa and auntie ko ang mag support? tapos may isa akong auntie sa korea na nakapag asawa ng korean and e invite niya ako. so sana matulungan niyo po ako Thank you!

Hi Gabrielle, student visa meaning mag-aaral ka sa Korea?

Or magvivisit ka lang?

What about sa Bacolod City po na agency meron po ba?

Wala pang designated agency sa Bacolod sa list.

Hi Yoshke! If an American citizen is currently in the Philippines for holiday and decided to visit Korea for 5 days.. need pa ba nya Ng visa from the Philippines to Korea? Or exempted sya?

Hi Erika, naku, di ko alam ang rules pag American citizen. :(

Paano kung hindi accredited ng korean embassy yung pinag applyan ko ng tourist korean visa ok lang ba yun? Reliable international travel services kz ang agency ko dahil sila din nag assist sakin sa shanghai. Ok lng ba yun kahit hindi sila accredited agencies nyo?

Okay lang din yun. Pero I think ico-course pa rin nila through a designated agency if di sila accredited so better talaga if through a designated agency na lang para bawas middleman.

Good pm po paano po un mgaaply po ako ng korean visa pero un ITR ko last 2015 pa po pwede po ba un? My current work ako now pero tax free na kc

Hi Jhensky, kahit po tax-free na, may ITR pa rin po. Hingi kayo sa employer nyo. Di nyo po magagamit yung 2015 kasi masyado na yun matagal.

Kahit po wala tax na kinakaltas samen pwede po ako bgyan ng employer kc sabi wala dw po nag ask nako last time.. restaurant po un type of bussiness plss help po thank you

Kung nagfa-file ung employer mo ng ITR for you, dapat meron. Pero kung hindi, ibig sabihin wala ka talaga ITR. In that case, mas mahihirapan ka kumuha ng visa. You can try explaining it sa isang letter pero di yung guarantee.

Gud am, ask ko lng kung bakit ako lagi nadedenied sa pag apply ng korean visa ko? Kahit kumpleto nman yung mga requirments ko, nkalabas nman na din ako bansa at group tour nman din yung sinasamahan ko, pero denied pa rin kmi ng friend ko 4times nko nadedenied! Nd ko malaman kung bakit eh wala nman ako balak mag TNT sa korea gusto lng tlga mapagtour dun. Nakakainis na kz e tadtad na ng denied yung passport ko.

Hi Andie, did they give you the reason bakit denied? Usually sinasabi naman nila pero medyo vague yung reasons.

Pero hindi guarantee ang complete na requirements para ma-approve. Pinaka-important sa kanila ay rootedness —- ano work, gaano kastable ang work, may kakilala/bibisitahin ka ba sa Korea, who’s paying for the trip, may steady cashflow ka ba sa bank.

Hi I thought applying through a travel agency is easier pero they actually make it more complicated. Mas marami pa clang requirements kesa pag ikaw ang magaapply. I have been applying my Visa on my own. And this is the first time I had to go through an agency mas marami pa clang kaartehan na hinahanap kesa sa embassy am hoping that they would allow personal visa applications again. Kung tutuusin it’s additional business for them pero mas pinahihirapan nila ang Tao.

Hi Cristine, di na raw kasi nila kaya yung volume ng applications. So ayun.

hi ,i have a question po. What will i do..? I am an online teacher my student is inviting me. and i want to visit and see my student in person din..I live in Baguio , pero kaylangan kong bumaba to get my visa sa taguig?and i don’t know there is an accredited agency dito sa baguio pra sa processing..it will be my first time to travel abroad.

Hi Edge, ang alam ko, okay lang na mag-apply through mail. Hanap ka lang ng agency na tumatanggap nun.

You can also apply at a local travel agency dyan sa Baguio tapos sila na mag-coordinate with an official agency. Pero syempre, mas tataas ung singil nun kasi may patong ung local agency.

visa to travel in South Korea pala..i won’t stay long maybe more or less 10-15 days lang.

Hi. Good day. I would like to ask is it possible to process my korean visa in philippines i’m here in saudi working i’m going vacation in july 5 and planning to travel in korea by july19-23. Thank you.

Hi! Ang alam ko po pwede naman, basta complete ung docs.

My boyfriend and I will go to Korea this November, his source of income is by trading. What are additional requirements for him

Good day, po gusto ko po saan itanong about sa process ng korean visa w/ an invitation, may invitation papers na po ako from my sister and brother-in-law, at kasama na rin ung bank statements ng brother-in-law ko , but I don’t have a bank acc. It’s is possible to process po kaya? kasi sila po ang mag sponsor sa pagpunta at pag stay ko dun.? Thank in advance

Hi Vivian, as far as I know, need mo pa rin magpakita ng sarili mong financial docs kahit sponsored. But you can call na lang yung agency kung saan mo plan mag-apply and sa kanila ka mag-consult to be sure.

Good day po. I am asking about visa requirements. Particularly po sa employee who must include their certificate of appointment or appointment order.

I lost my appointment order. I asked if the division office could issue another one for me (though they have a copy too), but they said there won’t be another, and that they won’t give their copy. Pwede pong photocopy only? yan lang yung naiwan sakin.

please respond.

Hello po. Kailangan pa po ba ng “show money” going to Korea if invited to an event which I already registered/paid for? Included na kase dun sa bayad ang hotel, food tsaka tour. Please respond.

Hi, im invited by a korean, how much ill it cost for working visa and how long… Thank you…

No idea about work visa. Best to contact any of the travel agencies listed above.

Hi! My familly is planning to go to Korea. However, I’m currently unemployed but my parents will support the trip. Its a graduation gift kasi. Should I prepare some letter or something? Please help. Thank you

For specific cases like that, you can directly ask the designated agency where you plan to lodge your application. :)

Hi, Good day! If the agency was suspended is it still okay to process my visa with them when the suspension is lifted? It’s the only one accredited in my City.

I think it’s okay when the suspension is lifted.

Hi! How long does it take now to process visa application? 2 of the travel agencies I inquired said ” it takes 25 working days now or beyond. No guarantee in tentative release date “.

Hi Kim, they changed it again yesterday.

Now it’s 25-30 working days.

Hi need ba na may BIR stamp yung 2316 (for employee)? Thanks

Hi good day, I am self employed, just need clarification if its BIR Form 1701 I should prepare and not Form 2316 ( for employees). Hoping for your early reply, Thank You

hi good day po ask ko lang sana po kung ang last name at middle name namin ni mama pareho.. need ko po ba mag pa alis ng maiden ko? to work in korea? reply ka po sana agad Salamat :)

Wala po akong alam kapag work visa. Contact any of the travel agencies listed above po.

Thank you very much :)

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For Americans: Guide to South Korea Visa Application and Requirements

Americans trying to obtain a visa to visit or work in South Korea can be a daunting task. For Americans looking to visit, travel, work, or live in Korea, there may be lots of questions like, “what visa type should I apply for? What requirements are there?” and lots more. 

We will take a look at and address things like visa requirements including some information about K-ETA visas for Americans, what documents and financial requirements there are, and some tips on how to get a visa and travel to and from South Korea smoothly. Keep reading to learn more!

Visa requirements for Americans  

As the United States of America and the Republic of Korea are in a strategic alliance, American citizens can travel to Korea for up to 90 days visa-free with the Visa Waiver Program or VWP. But don’t get too excited, because this type of travel is just for tourism, business meetings, visiting family, or attending a conference. One also can’t apply for an extension of stay and will also need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization or ETA before arriving in Korea. 

As for the basic requirements for Americans heading to Korea they include a valid passport with a few blank stamp pages. As for currency restrictions for entering or exiting, there are currently none. But, unless you are planning to visit for only 90 days then you will need the proper and valid visa as well.

Visas: Business, Employed, Unemployed, Freelancers, Students, Minors, etc.

Korea does offer a few different visa types for visitors. Your visa will most likely reflect what it is you plan to do in Korea. So a student and a business person will most likely have different visas and will require some different documentation, too.

• Business – To come to Korea to do business there are several dozen different visa types available. However, pretty much all of them are in the D visa category. Interestingly, the D visa category, specifically the D-10 visa is the visa for those seeking employment in Korea. Usually, this visa type is only obtainable if one has come to Korea. More on that later on, though!
• Employed – Many people come to Korea on an E-2 visa. This visa type is for individuals from designated Anglophone countries or who have studied English for a certain amount of time to come to Korea as English teachers. This visa type allows one to work but must be sponsored by a Korean employer. 
• Unemployed – As mentioned above, a D-10 visa is for those actively seeking work in Korea. You cannot enter Korea with a D-10 visa because firstly one must acquire an Alien Registration Card or ARC. But, for example, if one enters Korea on one visa, they can visit immigration to change to a D-10 and find work while still staying in Korea.
• Freelancers – As for freelancers, the F-2 visa is for you. The F visa series is usually on a point-based system, and for many, the F-6 visa is the most common one. The F-6 visa is the visa for spouses of Korean citizens. But if you don’t plan on tying the knot before coming to Korea, then maybe apply instead for the F-2. This visa can be attained if you have high Korean language proficiency. You can prove this proficiency by taking the TOPIK or Test of Proficiency in Korean.
• Students – While the D visa series is often related to work, students who would like to come and study in Korea at a university or elsewhere should apply for a D-2 visa. For student visa applications you will need to provide official transcripts, proof of graduation, and financial documentation to show that a student can support themself while in Korea.
• Minors – For those under the age of 18 wanting to travel to Korea alone they will need a parent or guardian consent form and the standard K-ETA visa as one would need for the standard visitation and tourism purposes in Korea. 

Possible visa problems

       To try and mitigate as many problems with getting your visa as possible be sure to check, double-check, and triple-check you have all the necessary documents, have visited all the necessary offices, and have had the necessary rubber stamps stamped. 

      One problem I personally ran into was trying to obtain an E-2 visa while I was already in Korea having been visa-free for a few months. In order to get the proper immigration stamps, I actually had to travel to Fukuoka in Japan to visit the Korean embassy there to get my proper paperwork done. This took about 2-3 days and while it was sort of fun to travel to Fukuoka, it was also some unnecessary stress and confusion for me. When in doubt contact Korea’s immigration services and the American consulate in Korea for any more information. 

K-ETA 

      The K-ETA stands for Korean Electronic Travel Authorization . The K ETA is a visa waiver that allows Americans to travel in Korea visa-free for up to 90 days. This was once something you could do by just pretty much showing up with a valid passport. 

      But today the K-ETA visa is a mandatory requirement for Americans entering Korea without any other sort of visa ready. To get one, you have to apply online on the official K-ETA visa portal site and the cost is 10,000 Korean Won which is about $10. This is non-refundable and you have to apply for a K-ETA at least 24 hours before embarking to Korea whether that is by plane, ship, or some other means (hot air balloon?).

QR code upon arrival

The Q code system is a way to shorten quarantine inspection and make the whole process a bit more convenient. The Q or QR code is a barcode that can be scanned on your phone. You can get your QR code you have to fill out a series of information online including your passport information, travel itinerary and dates, and your health information including quarantines and vaccines history. 

Assuming you have filled out all the right info and your health information is deemed safe for entry you will be issued a QR code that can be downloaded on your phone. You can show this code when entering the quarantine checkpoint once getting off the plane. Though folks with a pre-issued QR code might not need some documents like a negative covid test certificate and health questionnaire, it is a good idea to provide these as well! Though mandatory quarantines have been partially lifted, the QR code is a must for those entering Korea!

Quarantine protocols

As of recently, the quarantine process has become a bit more relaxed. Those who have all of their vaccinations have a QR code, have a more or less normal temperature, and show no signs or symptoms of COVID may proceed with their trip but must also submit a PCR test within 3 days. If one has a high fever, shows symptoms of covid, etc, then you will have to quarantine for 6-7 days at a hospital and will have to pay for your stay!

Bank balances required

When entering Korea, generally a bank balance or bank statement is not required like when entering other countries. However, for people applying for student visas, the student must provide proof of at least $3,000 for a 3-4 month study experience and at least $10,000 for a year-long study experience.

Travel agencies in the United States 

If you are traveling to Korea for the first time, don’t feel overwhelmed or daunted! Here is a brief list of some travel agencies that have been approved by the Korean government:

• Aboex Travel and Tours
• Adventure International
• Ark Travel Express, Inc
• First United Travel

Visa processing time

To make sure your visa is processed on time and promptly be sure to provide all your necessary documents, payments, and information on time and to the correct offices. If you have checked all of the above then your visa may take anywhere from 14 business days to 30 business days. Now, remember those are BUSINESS days so it may feel like longer. So, try to submit it on a Monday!

Just some of my tips!

I first traveled to South Korea back in 2014. I have traveled back and forth from other countries and back to South Korea again. Here are some of my tips from my experiences getting two different visa types;

• Show up early, for any and all appointments. Some steps of the visa process will require you to show up to offices and submit documents in person.
• Try to keep fit and healthy, many visa types will require a clean bill of health!
• If you partake in drugs do try to quit, Korea drug tests for certain visa types and a positive drug test will complicate your ability to enter Korea.
• Always make and carry copies of your documents, even old documents from prior visa applications. 
• The easiest way to get your visa is in your home country, I tried to acquire documents while abroad and it was a real headache and nightmare! 
• Don’t be afraid to ask for help from friends, family, your potential future employer, or the Korean or American consulates or embassies.
• Don’t feel pressured to accept offers from recruiters or others who will try to get you to come to Korea too quickly.
• Familiarize yourself with Korean law to make sure your visa fits what you are coming here to do, and be clear on what your rights are while in Korea.

The Visa Waiver Program in USA

     The United States of America also offers a visa-free program called the Visa Waiver Program. It allows citizens of up to 40 countries to come to America for up to 90 days for business or tourism. The Republic of Korea is one of the countries included on that list. So, if you are a Korean citizen, you can come and visit America for up to 90 days. Sweet deal!

What are the situations where South Korea can deny your entry (even if you are visa-free?)

      South Korea can, however, deny your entry into the country, even if you are visa-free. If you have been convicted of a crime (like violent crime, maybe some speeding tickets won’t get you banned!), if you try to enter the country with certain contraband like weapons, drugs, or “immoral paraphernalia” if you test positive for drugs if you have an invalid visa or passport, if you cannot prove your relationship with your inviter or your inviter is not qualified to invite you into the country, or if your documents can’t be verified.

Say,  Anneyanghaseyo!

      Korea is known as the Land of Morning Calm. Be sure to keep calm and compile your documents and information, always be on time for visa appointments, and keep a sunny attitude. You will be enjoying  soju  and  noraebang  adventures before you know it!

Works Cited

• “출입국/체류 상세 < 하이코리아.”  Www.hikorea.go.kr , www.hikorea.go.kr/info/InfoDatail.pt?CAT_SEQ=144&PARENT_ID=11. Accessed 24 June 2022.
• “에러.”  Www.visa.go.kr , www.visa.go.kr/openPage.do. Accessed 24 June 2022.
• Fabrique, Mello. “[2021] KOREAN VISA Full List of Accredited Travel Agencies.”  The Passport Lad , 18 May 2021, thepassportlad.com/korean-visa-full-list-of-accredited-travel-agencies/. Accessed 30 June 2022.
• “Korea Immigration Service (출입국·외국인정책본부).”  Www.immigration.go.kr , www.immigration.go.kr/immigration_eng/index.do. Accessed 24 June 2022.
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• “Message for U.S. Citizens: Korea Electronic Travel Authorization Required as of September 1.”  U.S. Embassy & Consulate in the Republic of Korea , 19 July 2021, kr.usembassy.gov/072021-message-for-u-s-citizens-korea-electronic-travel-authorization-required-as-of-september-1/. Accessed 30 June 2022.
• “South Korea International Travel Information.”  Travel.state.gov , travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SouthKorea.html#:~:text=Entry%2C%20Exit%20and%20Visa%20Requirements&text=Most%20U.S.%20passport%20holders%20traveling. Accessed 24 June 2022.
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Visa application via korean diplomatic missions abroad, confirmation of visa issuance application via the visa portal.

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1. Application Process

Select “Application” >> “E-Visa(Individual)” on the Visa Portal (www.visa.go.kr)

2. Applicant

Application must be submitted by a foreigner or the sponsor on behalf of the foreigner

3. Applicable Status of Stay (as of Dec.8.2014)

• Professor (E-1), Researcher (E-3), Technical Instructor/Technician (E-4), and Professional (E-5) Visa for the applicant and Dependent Family (F-3) Visa for his/her accompanying family members.
• Foreign Notional of Special Ability (E-7) visa for the applicant and Dependent Family (F-3) Visa for his/her accompanying family members. - Qualification : the applicant must be an expert in advanced science and technology and have an official employment recommendation letter (a.k.a. GOLD CARD)
• Short-term General (C-3-1) Visa for a prospective investor invited by a promotion agency of the Immigrant Investor Scheme for Public Business and his/her accompanying family members
• Short-term Group Tourist (C-3-2) Visa for Chinese group tourists who can apply for their Visa through a designated travel agency
• Short-term Medical Tourist (C-3-3) or Recuperation & Treatment (G-1-10) Visa for foreign patients and their caregivers who are invited by an ‘outstanding medical facilitator’ designated as e-Visa agency.

- Qualifications : A foreigner who has entered Korea 3 times or more with a Short-term (C-3) Visa since the implementation of the fingerprint confirmation system for foreigner on Jan. 1, 2012, and who has no history of illegal stay or criminal cases

※ Please refer to the Visa Navigator for more details.

4. Required Documents

• Visa Application Form (electronic form on the Visa Portal)
• Scanned image files of passport pages
• Digital Photograph (in natural color, size: 3.5cm x 4.5cm)
• Fee (credit card for e-Payment)

- Please refer to the guide on required documents for each type of visa on the Visa Navigator or to the Visa Information on the website of a respective diplomatic office.

5. Procedure

Application by the applicant

• 1. Applicant - Completion of Application Form (Visa portal)
• 2. Applicant - e-Payment (Visa portal)
• 3. Applicant - Submission of Application (Visa portal)
• 4. sponsor (corporation/individual) - Confirmation Invitation (Visa portal)
• 5. Visa official - Reception & Review
• 6. sponsor, Applicant - Confirmation of Results (Visa portal)
• 7. sponsor, Applicant - Printing & Sending confirmation of E-Visa Issuance (Visa portal)
• 8. Applicant - Arrival in Korea

Application by the sponsor (inviter)

• 1. sponsor - Login (Visa portal)
• 2. sponsor - completion of Application Form (Visa portal)
• 3. sponsor - e-Payment (Visa portal)
• 4. Visa official - Reception & Review
• 5. sponsor - Confirmation of Results (Visa portal)
• 6. sponsor, Applicant - Printing & Sending confirmation of E-Visa Issuance (Visa portal)
• 7. Applicants - Arrival in Korea (Visa portal)

1. Application process

Select “Application" >> "Confirmation of Visa Issuance” on Visa Portal (www.visa.go.kr)

Application must be filed by the inviter (sponsor)

3. Applicable status of stay (as of Dec.8.2014)

• Professor (E-1), Foreign Language Instructor (E-2), Researcher (E-3), Technical Instructor/Technician (E-4) Professional (E-5) for the applicant and Dependent Family (F-3) Visa for his/her accompanying family members.
• Foreign National of Special Ability (E-7) Visa for the applicant and Dependent Family (F-3) Visa for his/her accompanying family members. - Qualification : the applicant must have an occupation under category 1 (executives) or 2 (professionals or related) of the Standard Classification of Occupation announced by the National Statistical Office
• Short-term Medical Tourist (C-3-3) or Recuperation & Treatment (G-1-10) Visa for foreign patients and their caregivers who are invited by an ‘outstanding medical facilitator’
• Business Visitor (C-3-6) visa for an invitee of a VIP corporation
• Student (D-2) and Korean Language Trainee (D-4-1) visa
• Non-professional(E-9) and Maritime Crew (E-10) visa

※ Please refer to the Visa Navigator for more detail.

• Application form for Confirmation of Visa Issuance (electronic form on the Visa Portal)

- Please refer to the guide on required documents for each type of Visa on the Visa Navigator, or to the Visa information on the board of the respective website of the Diplomatic Office.

• 2. sponsor - Completion of Application Form (Visa portal)
• 3. Visa official - Reception & Review
• 4. sponsor - Confirmation of Results (Visa portal)
• 5. sponsor, Applicant - Download Visa application Form (Visa portal)
• 6. sponsor - Submission of Visa Application & Payment
• 7. Visa Consul - Visa issuance (Diplomatic Office)

6. Check the Result of Your Confirmation of Visa Issuance Application

You can check the result of your application – through “Application Status” via the Visa Portal, ARS (02-2650-6363), text message or e-mail address you gave us.

7. Visa Application

• The sponsor (inviter) must download Visa application form (for the applicant) from “Application Status” on the Visa Portal, and send it to the applicant via email, or inform him/her of the number and expiry date of the confirmation of visa issuance.
• The applicant must receive Visa application form for the confirmation of visa issuance or its number (expiry date) from the sponsor in Korea in order to apply for his/her visa at the Korean Embassy or Consulate General.

Confirmation of Visa issuance is valid for 3 months, and is effective for visa issuance just for once. For any other inquiries, please contact the Immigration Contact center (+1345 without an area code or +82+1345 if you are calling from abroad).

1. Location of Application

Korean Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s country (or area) of residence.

Application must be submitted by a foreigner or a visa agency on behalf of the foreigner

• A single-entry or multiple-entry visa for eligible applicants of Diplomat(A-1), Government Official(A-2) Visa
• A single-entry visa (with 90 days of duration of stay or less), for eligible applicants of - Short-term News Coverage (C-1), Short-term General (C-3) and Short-term Employee (C-4)
• A multiple-entry visa (with 90 days of duration of stay or less) for eligible applicants of Short-term News Coverage (C-1) and Short-term General (C-3) Visa who are citizens of countries that have multiple-entry visa agreements with Korea.
• Visas issued at the discretion of the head of a Korean diplomatic mission abroad, such as single-entry visa (with 90 days of duration of stay or less) for eligible applicants of Korean Arts and Culture (D-1) Visa who are planning to engage in cultural arts activities upon invitation of the Korea Foundation or from Korean Culture and Arts Committee

※ Please refer to the Visa Navigator for more details

• Visa Application Form (application form No.17, or please click the ‘Application’ menu on the Visa Portal >> Fill out the electronic form)
• Photo (natural color, 3.5cm x 4.5cm)

- You can pay the fee in the currency of your own country only if you receive permission from the head of the Korean diplomatic mission in your country.

The required documents mentioned on the Visa Navigator are of the minimum requirements. Depending on the circumstances of one’s country, the head of the Korean diplomatic mission may request/exempt additional documents for further evaluation. Therefore, in the case that required documents on the Visa Navigator do not match with those of the diplomatic mission, please follow the instructions and requirements provided by the respective diplomatic mission.

• 1. Applicant - Submission of Application
• 2. Visa Consul - Reception & Review (Diplomatic Office)
• 3. Visa Consul - Visa Issuance (Diplomatic Office)
• 4. Applicant - Arrival in Korea

※ For any other inquiries, please contact the consular affair Korean diplomatic missions in your country of residence.

Confirmation of Visa Issuance Application via Korean Immigration Offices

Korean Immigration Office that has jurisdiction over the area of inviter’s residence

2. Applicants

Application must be submitted by a foreigner or the sponsor/agency (E-9, E-10) on behalf of the foreigner

• Long-term Korean Arts and Culture (D-1), Student (D-2), Industrial trainee (D-3), General trainee (D-4), Long-term News Coverage (D-5), Religious Worker (D-6), Intra-company Transferee (D-7), Corporate/Foreign investor (D-8), International Trade (D-9), Professor (E-1), Foreign Language Instructor (E-2), Researcher (E-3), Technical Instructor/Technician (E-4), Professional (E-5), Artists/Athlete (E-6), Foreign National of Special Ability (E-7), Non-professional (E-9), Maritime Crew (E-10), Family Visitor (F-1), Dependent Family (F-3), Miscellaneous (G-1), and Work and Visit (H-2) Visa for eligible applicants
• Long-term Visa for citizens of countries with no formal diplomatic relations with Korea, or just specific countries (i.e. Cuba, Syria, and Macedonia) designated by the Korean government.
• Other people recognized by the Minister of Justice as needed
• Confirmation of Visa Issuance Application Form (Form No.21)
• Photocopy of passport pages
• Photograph (in natural color, size: 3.5cm x 4.5cm)

- The required documents mentioned on the Visa Navigator are of the minimum requirements. The head of the immigration office may request/exempt additional documents for further evaluation.

• The employment certificate and a copy of the representative’s ID, and a letter of attorney are required if the representative applies on behalf of the applicant. (Representative’s application may be restricted when further evaluation is required)

5. Procedures

• 1. sponsor - Completion of Application Form
• 2. Visa official - Reception & Review (Jurisdiction office)
• 3. sponsor, Applicant - Sending Confirmation No
• 4. Application - Submission (Diplomatic Office)
• 5. Visa Consul - Visa Issuance (Diplomatic Office)
• 6. Applicant - Arrival in Korea

6. Notification of evaluation results

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[2022] KOREAN VISA Full List of Accredited Travel Agencies by the Embassy

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• January 2, 2022
• South Korea , Visas & Immigration

Korean Tourist Visa is one of the easiest Visas to apply and obtain by Filipinos, nowadays due to it’s straightforward process and requirements. But of course, you need to know and understand the procedures first to properly lodge your Visa application to the right channels.

As of July, 2018 , due to the rapid increase of Visa applicants, The Embassy of Korea in the Philippines no longer accepts direct applications from individuals applying for Tourist Visa except for special cases (such as a spouse or child of a Korean national/citizen, a government employee on a business trip, and the Korean Consulate in Cebu ). Otherwise, the only way to apply is through travel agencies accredited by the Embassy. Also, be guided that the Embassy does not charge a fee (for visas with stays shorter than 59 days), however accredited travel agencies do and they usually range from ( P500-P2,000 ) as processing fee.

NOTE: Korean Consulate in Cebu still accepts direct applications, so if you plan to submit your application there, here’s the address;

KOREAN CONSULATE IN CEBU Address: 12/F., Chinabank Corporate Center, Lot 2, Samar Loop Cor. Rd. 5, Cebu Business Park, Cebu Email: [email protected] Contact #: (032) 231-1516

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1. aboex travel and tours, 2. adventure international, 3. ark travel express inc., 4. blue horizons travel and tours inc., 5. budget travel and tours inc., 6. casto travel philippines inc., 7. city travel & tours corporation, 8. come on phils. golf and travel agency inc., 9. constellation travels, inc., 10. first united travel inc., 11. getaway tours international inc., 12. grand hope travel, inc., 13. h.i.s. (philippines) travel corp., 14. hanatour manila inc., 15. hankookceb corp., 16. horizon travel & tours, inc., 17. international journeys inc., 18. island resort club tour services, inc., 19. jtb asia pacific phil. corp., 20. kp joeun consultancy inc., 21. las palmas tours and travel agency, inc., 22. marsman drysdale travel inc., 23. mnk travel & tours corp., 24. north star international travel, inc., 25. pan pacific travel corporation, 26. party-on travel and tour community, inc., 27. rajah travel corporation, 28. rakso air travel and tours inc., 29. reli tours and travel company, 30. sharp travel service (phils.) inc., 31. swire travel phils, inc., 32. the baron travel corporation, 33. travel pros, 34. travelservices, inc., 35. uni-orient travel, inc., ii. korean visa guide for filipinos (step-by-step), save this now, read it later.

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I. FULL LIST OF ACCREDITED TRAVEL AGENCIES BY THE KOREAN EMBASSY (with contact details)

NOTE: These agencies may have differences in terms of how they handle a Korean Visa application (from prices to services offered), it’s always a best practice to contact them first before you start with your application.

Mandaluyong (Main Office) Address: Unit 14, U/G., Globe Tower Plaza 1, Pioneer St., Cor. Madison St., Mandaluyong Telephone #: (077) 722-2141, (02) 246-1518

Makati Branch Address: G/F., 3rd & 4/F Eurovilla 2, Rufino St., Legaspi Village Makati City Telephone #: (02) 884-9400

Makati Branch Address: 146 Alfaro Place, L.P Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 816-6416

Makati Branch Address: 23/F., Pacific Star Bldg., Makati Ave., Cor. Sen Gil Puyat, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 988-5000

Manila Branch Address: Suite 3, Metropolitan Tower, Mabini St., Malate Manila Telephone #: (02) 523-8120

Alabang Branch Address: Unit 4018, 3/F., Alabang Town Center, Alabang, Muntinlupa city Telephone #: (02) 850-5405, (02) 850-5456, (02) 850-5459, (02) 850-5463

Makati Branch Address: 2/F., Tuscan Bldg., 114 VA Rufino St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 810-0079

Makati Branch Address: LG8 Cityland 10 Tower 1, H.V Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 812-9111

Pampanga Branch Address: Unit 201, 2/F., Diamond Spring Hotel Bldg., Mc Arthur Highway, Balibago, Angeles City Telephone #: (045) 405-0317, (045) 405-0317

Pasay Branch Address: U-PXA 03A, Hobbies of Asia 8, Diosdado Macapagal, Pasay City Telephone #: (02) 810-1959

Makati (Main Office) Address: 5/F., Merry Land Plaza, 1157 Chino Roces Ave., San Antonio Village, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 224-1730

Iloilo Branch Address: Door 2, G/F., Manfred’s Bldg., 22 Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City Telephone #: (033) 514-1066

Makati Branch Address: Garden Level, Corinthian Plaza, Paseo De Roxas, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 818-7181, (02) 819-3919

Cebu Branch Address: Unit 118, The QC Pavilion, Gorordo Ave., Cebu City Telephone #: (032) 266-8816, (032) 266-1841

Bulacan Branch Address: 2/F., Abary Square Bldg., 1773 Ano St., Cor. F., Vergel De Dios St., Poblacion, Baliuag, Bulacan Telephone #: (044) 892-0746, (044) 766-1939

Manila Branch Address: 576 San Andres St., Near Cor. Adriatico St., Malate, Manila Telephone #: (02) 524-2202, (02) 524-2252

Cebu (Main Office) Address: Lower Ground Level, SM City – NRA, Cebu City Telephone #: (032) 234-0764

BGC, Taguig City Address: 2/F., Serendra Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City Telephone #: (02) 915-0351, (02) 822-4496

Pasay Branch Address: 2/F., Damon Bldg., Macapagal Ave., 1011 Pasay, Metro Manila Telephone #: (02) 403-3993

Cebu Branch Address: Room 301, Trans Asia Bldg., Cor. MJ Cuenco Ave., Osmena Blvd., Cebu City Telephone #: (032) 238 2595

Makati Branch Address: Unit 201, Buma Bldg., Metropolitan Ave., San Antonio Makati City Telephone #: (02) 776-0253

Ermita (Main Office) Address: 490 Potenciana Mansion, Sta Monica St., Ermita, Manila Telephone #: (02) 521-2586

Manila Branch Address: Unit 2, 3/F., Altra Center, 1663 Jorge Bocobo St., Malate, Manila Telephone #: (02) 4000-550

Pasay (Main Office) Address: Unit 109-P, G/F., Five Ecom Center, Pacific Drive, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City Telephone #: (02) 708-9999

BGC, Taguig City Address: 18/F., Unit 2, RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Center, 26th St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Telephone #: (02) 894-5528

Mall of Asia Branch Address: G/F., 107 Entertainment Mall, New South Wing, SM Mall of Asia, MOA Complex, Pasay City Mobile #: (0949) 994-0249

Makati Branch Address: Unit G3-315B, 3/F., Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Makati City Mobile #: (0998) 8422118

Quezon City Branch Address: 4/F., Japan Town Retail 2 Level 4, Ayala Mall (Vertis North), Quezon City Telephone #: (02) 932-5600 Mobile #: (0999) 2245669

Ortigas, Pasig City (Main Office) Address: Retail 9, Goldland Millenia Tower J., Escriva Drive Ortigas Center, Pasig City Telephone #: (02) 854-5514, (02) 4511282, (02) 998-6639

Manila (Branch) Address: G/F., Unit B2, Imperial Bayfront Tower, 1642 A. Mabini St. Malate, Manila Telephone #: (02) 711-7069

Makati Branch Address: UGI 1, Alfaro Place, 146 LP, Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 840-1363 to 65

Pampanga Branch Address: Unit 2, 1010 Alley Bldg., Consunji St., Brgy. Sto Rosario, City of San Fernando, Pampanga Telephone #: (045) 435-1177

Makati Branch Address: 19/F., Robinsons Summit Center, Ayala Ave., Makati City Telephone #: (02) 887-0000

Ortigas, Pasig City Branch Address: 802 One Corp. Center, Julia Vargas, Cor., Meralco Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City Telephone #: (02) 687 4443

Makati Branch Address: 19/F., Trident Tower, 312 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City Telephone #: (02) 485-7272

Binondo (Main Office) Address: 353 E.T., Yuchengco St., Binondo, Manila Telephone #: (02) 243-6666

Ermita Branch Address: G/F. & 2/F., Pacific Pace Apartelle Suite, 539 Arquiza St., Ermita, Manila Telephone #: (02) 8521-3141 to 46

Makati Branch Address: UNIT LG01, Herrera Tower Condo, 98 V.A. Rufino St., (Herrera St.) Cor. Valero St., Salcedo Vil., Makati City Telephone #: (02) 8810-8551 to 56

Cebu Branch Address: Diplomat Hotel, 90 F. Ramos St., Cebu City Telephone #: (032) 254-0343, (032) 254-0345, (032) 254-0347, (032) 254-0349

Ortigas, Pasig City Branch Address: Unit C2, 17/F., Strata 100 Bldg., F. Ortigas Jr., Ortigas Center, Pasig City Telephone #: (02) 470-2000

Makati Branch Address: 3/F., 331 Bldg., 331 Senator Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City Telephone #: (02) 894-0886 Mobile #: 0917-529-6774

Manila Branch Address: G/F., GLC Bldg, Mabini Cor. T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila Telephone #: (02) 523-8801 to 07 Mobile #: 0917-854-3614

Makati (Main Office) Address: 3/F., Rico Bldg., #112, Aguirre St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 651 9000

Makati (Main Office) Address: 3/F., Dusit Thani Hotel, Ayala Center, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 894-1214, (02) 8894-1210, (02) 8893-9226 Mobile #: 0906-280-6666

SM Megamall Branch Address: G/F., Mega St., Bldg., A, SM MEGA Mall, Mandaluyong City Telephone #: (02) 8692-1114, (02) 893-7259, (02) 894-1213, (02) 894-1214 Mobile #: 0906-513-6555

SM Southmall Branch Address: Unit 344, SM SOUTHMALL, Imanza Dos, Las Pinas City Telephone #: (02) 800-4948 to 50 Mobile #: 0906-513-6222

Lucky ChinaTown Mall Branch Address: FS414, 4/F., Lucky ChinaTown Mall, Calle Felipe 2 Cor. Lachambre St., Brgy 293, Zone 028, Binondo, Manila City Telephone #: (02) 8242-0640 Mobile #: 0906-492-1000

Makati Branch Address: Suite 504, Alexander House Bldg., Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 817 0071 to 74

Makati Branch Address: 6/F., Country Spacel Bldg., Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City Telephone #: (02) 817-1082

Makati Branch Address: 3/F., PCCI Corporate Center, 118 L.P. Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 817-4926

SM Megamall (Main Office) Address: 5/F., SM Megamall Bldg., B., EDSA, Mandaluyong City Telephone #: (02) 634-0265 to 67

SM Aura Branch Address: B/1, SM Aura Premier, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Telephone #: (02) 556-3007

Makati (Main Office) Address: 2/F., Trinity Insurance Center, 7504 Bagtikan St., San Antonio, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 706-8600

Laguna Branch Address: 2/F., J. Alcasid Business Center, Crossing Brgy., 1, Calamba City Telephone #: (049) 508-2513, (049) 508-2268

Cebu Branch Address: 4/F., Metrobank Plaza Bldg., Osmena Blvd., Cebu City Telephone #: (032) 253-5808, (032) 255-7374

Manila Branch Address: 447 Juan Luna St., Binondo, Manila Telephone #: (02) 243-3888

Makati Branch Address: Unit 101, G/F., Windsor Tower, 163 Legaspi St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Telephone #: (02) 818-9585

Ortigas, Pasig City Branch Address: Unit 2006, East Tektite Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange, Ortigas Center, Pasig City Telephone #: (02) 705-2222

Cebu Branch Address: 2/F., Capitol Square, N. Escario St., Cebu City Telephone #: (032) 253-1868

P.S. This list is according to the official website of the Korean Embassy in the Philippines . There may be other branches of these 35 travel agencies that can also process your Korean Visa application, but again, it’s best to contact them first beforehand for further instructions.

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Where to Apply for Korean Visa: A Complete List of Accredited Travel Agencies

This page provides the full updated list of accredited travel agencies for the Korean visa application. It’s sorted according to location, so you can easily find agencies in your area.

If you want to learn how to apply and get approved for a Korean visa (most importantly Korean tourist visa), we recommend this comprehensive guide updated for 2019. 

1. Blue Horizons Travel and Tours Inc.

• Mezzanine Floor, Sarabia-Co-Torralba Bldg., CPG Ave., Tagbilaran City, Bohol
• Contact information: (038) 411-2984 / [email protected]

2. Grand Hope Travel, Inc.

• 2/F Galleria Luisa Building, C. Gallares St., Tagbilaran City, Bohol
• Contact information: (038) 501-8588 / [email protected]
• 46-D, D’Mall de Boracay, Balabag, Boracay, Malay, Aklan
• Contact information: (036) 288-4901 / [email protected]

2. HanaTour Manila Inc.

• Hennan Lagoon Bldg., Station 2, Balabag, Boracay, Malay, Aklan
• Contact information: (036) 288-2626

3. Rakso Air Travel and Tours Inc.

• Regency Lagoon Bldg. A, Balabag, Malay, Aklan
• Contact information: (036) 288-2419 / 288-2420 / [email protected]
• Visa processing fee: Php 700

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First United Travel Inc.

• 2/F Abary Square Bldg. 1733 Año cor. F. Vergel De Dios St., Poblacion, Baliuag, Bulacan
• Contact information: (044) 892-0746 / 766-1939 / [email protected]
• Visa processing fee: Php 1,200

Cagayan de Oro.

Rakso air travel and tours inc..

• 2/F VLC Tower 1 Upper Carmen, Pueblo de Oro, IT Park cor. Gran Via Trade St. Cagayan de Oro City
• Contact information: (088) 881-8811 / 881-9419 / [email protected]

1. Getaway Tours International Inc. (Dasma Branch).

• UGF 156, SM City Dasmariñas, Sampaloc I, Dasmariñas City, Cavite
• Contact information: (046) 432-3387 / (02) 843-5902 / [email protected] / [email protected]

2. Getaway Tours International Inc. (General Trias Branch).

• Level 2 – Unit 200-A, Robinsons Place, General Trias, Cavite
• Contact information: (046) 436-2112 / (02) 703-2612 / [email protected]

1. Adventure International.

• 2/F Mahogany Place, Pope John Paul II Ave., Cebu City
• Contact information: (032) 238-3076 / [email protected]

2. Blue Horizons Travel and Tours Inc.

• Unit 10F MSY Tower, Pescadores Road, Cebu Business Park
• Contact information: (032) 232-8886 / [email protected]

3. First United Travel Inc.

• Unit 118 The QC Pavilion, Gorordo Ave., Lahug, Cebu City
• Contact information: (032) 266-1841 / 412-0863 / [email protected]

4. Grand Hope Travel, Inc. (Main Office).

• Lower Ground Level, SM City, Juan Luna Ave. Extension, Cebu City
• Contact information: (032) 233-8530 / 234-0764 / 233-8263 / 234-0767 / [email protected]

5. Grand Hope Travel, Inc. (Ayala Branch).

• Level 4 Ayala Center Cebu, Archbishop Reyes Ave., Cebu Business Park, Cebu City
• Contact information: (032) 268-9009 / 268-9008 / [email protected]

6. Grand Hope Travel, Inc. (Fuente Branch).

• G/F Dona Luisa Building, Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City
• Contact information: (032) 255-4089 / 255-4091 / [email protected]

7. HanaTour Manila Inc.

• 3/F BF Pajo Bldg. ML Quezon Ave., Pajo, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
• Contact information: (032) 236-4287

8. Hankookceb Corp.

• Room 301 Trans Asia Building, MJ Cuenco Ave. cor. Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City
• Contact information: (032) 238-2595 / (070) 4645-7283 / [email protected]
• Visa processing fee: Php 800

9. JTB Asia Pacific Phil. Corp.

• 2/F, J Centre Mall, V. Albano, Mandaue City, Cebu
• Contact information: (032) 260-8024
• Visa processing fee: Php 500

10. Pan Pacific Travel Corporation.

• Suite No. 6, Diplomat Hotel, 90 F. Ramos St., Cebu City
• Contact information: (032) 254-0343 / 254-0345 / 254-0347 / 254-0349 / [email protected]

11. Rakso Air Travel and Tours Inc.

• 2/F The Walk, Cebu IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City
• Contact information: (032) 340-2000 / [email protected]

12. The Baron Travel Corporation.

• Unit H Capitol Commercial Complex, N. Escario St., Cebu City
• Contact information: (032) 255-6095 / [email protected]

13. TravelServices Inc.

• 4/F, Metrobank Plaza Building, Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City
• Contact information: (032) 806-7505 / 253-5808 / 255-7374 / [email protected]

14. Uni-Orient Travel, Inc.

• 2/F Capitol Square, Escario St., Cebu City
• Contact information: (032) 253-1866
• Level 1 Unit 111B-112, Robinsons Cybergate Mall Davao, J.P. Laurel St., Bajada, Davao City
• Contact information: (082) 287-8200 / [email protected]

1. Constellation Travels, Inc.

• G/F Door 2, Manfred’s Building, 22 Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City
• Contact information: (033) 514-1066 / (0956) 660-0645 / [email protected]

2. Rakso Air Travel and Tours Inc.

• G/F Unit 23 City Times Square, Iloilo City Center, Sen. Benigno S. Aquino Ave., Iloilo City
• Contact information: (033) 327-4249 / 327-4254 / 327-4253 / (0917) 633-3793 / (0999) 227-0170 / [email protected]

TravelServices Inc.

• 2/F J. Alcasid Business Center, Crossing St., Calamba City, Laguna
• Contact information: (032) 806-7503 / (049) 508-2512 to 13 / [email protected]

Reli Tours and Travel Company.

• SM Southmall, Alabang-Zapote Road, Las Piñas
• Contact information: (02) 692-1112 / (0966) 442-2355 / (0939) 627-9133 / [email protected]

G/3-4F Eurovilla 2, V.A. Rufino St., Legaspi Village, Makati

Contact information: (02) 884-9400 / [email protected]

2. Ark Travel Express, Inc.

• Unit Lower Ground 3, 4 & 14, 146 Alfaro Place, L.P. Leviste St. Salcedo Village, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 816-6416 / 816-2201 / 815-2296 / 893-7294 / 893-4979 / 894-3372 / [email protected] / [email protected]
• Visa processing fee: Php 1,500

3. Blue Horizons Travel and Tours Inc.

• 23/F Pacific Star Building, Makati Ave., Makati
• Contact information: (02) 988-5000 / [email protected]

4. Casto Travel Philippines Inc.

• 2/F Tuscan Bldg., 114 V.A. Rufino St., Legaspi Village, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 810-0079 / [email protected]

5. City Travel and Tours Corporation.

• LG8 Cityland 10 Tower 1, H.V. Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 812 9111 / (0918) 291-9977 / (0923) 733-2780 / (0917) 885-2780 / [email protected]

6. Constellation Travels, Inc.

• 5/F Merry Land Plaza, 1157 Chino Roces Ave., San Antonio Village, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 224-1730 local 702 / 224-1758 / [email protected]

7. First United Travel Inc.

• Garden Level, Corinthian Plaza, 121 Paseo De Roxas, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 818-7181 / 459-0900 / [email protected]
• Unit 201 Buma Building, Metropolitan Ave., San Antonio, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 776-0253 / [email protected]
• Unit G3-315B, 3/F Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Makati
• Contact information: (0998) 842-2118

10. Las Palmas Tours and Travel Agency, Inc.

• UG1 146 Alfaro Place Bldg, L.P. Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 840-1363 to 65 / 810-0107 to 08 / 810-0226 to 27 / 817-1224 / 892-3663 / 810-0172

11. Marsman Drysdale Travel Inc.

• 19/F Robinsons Summit Center, 6783 Ayala Ave., Makati
• Contact information: (02) 887-0000 / [email protected]

12. North Star International Travel, Inc.

• 19/F Trident Tower, 312 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati
• Contact information: (02) 485-7272 / [email protected]

13. Pan Pacific Travel Corporation.

• Unit LG-1 Herrera Tower Condominium, 98 V.A. Rufino cor. Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 810-8551 to 56 / [email protected]

14. Rajah Travel Corporation.

• 3/F 331 Building, Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati
• Contact information: (02) 894-0886 / (0917) 527-4649 / [email protected]

15. Rakso Air Travel and Tours Inc.

• 3/F Rico Building, 112 Aguirre St., Legaspi Village, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 651-9000 / [email protected]

16. Reli Tours and Travel Company.

• 3/F Dusit Thani Hotel, Ayala Center, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 894-1210 / [email protected]

17. Sharp Travel Service (Phils.) Inc.

• Suite 504 Alexander House Bldg., 132 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 817-0071 to 74 local 315 / [email protected]

18. Swire Travel Philippines Inc.

• Units C & D, 6/F, Country Space I Building, Sen. Gil Puyat Ave, Salcedo Village, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 817-1082 / 781-2500 / (0977) 387-9721 / (0933) 043-9594 / (0908) 885-7602 / (0925) 369-7210 / sale [email protected] / [email protected]

19. The Baron Travel Corporation.

3/F PCCI Corporate Center, 118 L.P. Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati

Contact information: (02) 817-4926 / [email protected]

20. TravelServices Inc.

• 2/F Trinity Insurance Center, 7504 Bagtikan St., San Antonio, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 706-8600 / [email protected]

21. Uni-Orient Travel, Inc.

• I Care Bldg., 167 Legaspi cor. De La Rosa St., Legaspi Village, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 818-9585

Mandaluyong.

1.  aboex travel and tours..

• Unit 14 Upper Ground Globe Tower Plaza, 1 Pioneer cor. Madison St., Mandaluyong
• Contact information: (077) 722-2141 / (02) 246-1518

2. Reli Tours and Travel Company.

• SM Megamall, EDSA cor. Julia Vargas Ave., Mandaluyong
• Contact information: (02) 692-1114 / (0966) 442-2234 / (0919) 952-8422 / [email protected]

3. Travel Pros.

• 5/F SM Megamall Bldg. B, EDSA cor. Julia Vargas Ave., Mandaluyong
• Contact information: (02) 634-0265 / 636-1687 / (0917) 886-6578 / [email protected]
• Visa processing fee: Php 950

1. Budget Travel and Tours Inc.

• Suite 3, Metropolitan Tower, Mabini St., Malate, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 523-8120 to 26 / [email protected]

2. Getaway Tours International Inc.

• 576 San Andres St. near corner Adriatico St., Malate, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 524-2202 / 524-2252 / 354-4268 / 353-0100 / 354-4763 / [email protected]

3. Horizon Travel & Tours, Inc. (Main Office).

• 490 Potenciana Mansion, Sta. Monica St., Ermita, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 328-3388 / 521-2586 / [email protected]

4. Horizon Travel & Tours, Inc. (Binondo Branch).

• 345 San Vicente cor. T. Pinpin St., Binondo, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 310-2308 to 09 / 986-2717 / [email protected]

5. International Journeys Inc.

• Unit 2 3/F Altra Center Building, Jorge Bocobo St., Malate, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 400-0550

6. Las Palmas Tours and Travel Agency, Inc.

• G/F Unit B2 Imperial Bayfront Tower, 1642 A. Mabini St., Malate, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 711-7069 / 711-7072 / 711-7074 to 76

7. Pan Pacific Travel Corporation (Head Office).

• 353 E.T. Yuchengco St., Binondo, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 243-6666 / [email protected]

8. Pan Pacific Travel Corporation (Ermita Branch).

• G/F Pacific Place Apartelle Suites, 539 Arquiza St., Ermita, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 523-1990 / 526-6427 / [email protected]

9. Rajah Travel Corporation.

• G/F GLC Building, A. Mabini cor. T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 523-8801 / 894-0886 / (0917) 527-4649 / [email protected]

10. Rakso Air Travel and Tours Inc. (Binondo Branch).

• 517-519 Tomas Mapua St., Santa Cruz, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 244-3501 to 02 / [email protected]

11. Rakso Air Travel and Tours Inc. (Manila Branch).

• Unit G-06 Malate Adriatico Grand Residences, 1415 Adriatico St., Ermita, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 354-1000 / [email protected]

12. Reli Tours and Travel Company.

• 4/F Lucky Chinatown, Reina Regonte cor. Dela Reina St., Binondo, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 242-0640 / (0906) 492-1000 / [email protected]

13. Uni-Orient Travel, Inc.

• 447 Juan Luna St., Binondo, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 243-3888 / [email protected]

Muntinlupa.

• Unit 4018 3/F Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa
• Contact information: (02) 850-5455 / 850-5463 / 807-6821 / [email protected]

2. Swire Travel Philippines Inc.

• The Bellevue Alabang, Muntinlupa
• Contact information: (02) 771-8181 local 8028 / (0925) 4945-155 / [email protected]

1. City Travel and Tours Corporation.

• Unit 201 2F Diamond Spring Hotel Bldg. Mc Arthur Highway, Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga
• Contact information: (045) 405-0317 / (0918) 233-2144 / (0922) 863-6006 / (0915) 762-2882 / [email protected]

2. Las Palmas Tours and Travel Agency, Inc.

• Unit 2, Consunji St., Brgy. Sto Rosario, San Fernando, Pampanga
• Contact information: (045) 435-1177 / 435-1977 / 435-1016
• 2/F #1 Quad 2 Plaridel St., Nepo Center, Brgy. Sto. Rosario Angeles City, Pampanga
• Contact information: (045) 888-1010 / [email protected]

4. Swire Travel Philippines Inc.

• Midori Clark Hotel and Casino Kalayaan St., C.M. Recto Ave., Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga
• Contact information: (045) 499-1105 / (0932) 426-0819 / [email protected]

Getaway Tours International Inc.

• G/F WSCT 026 Waltermart, Brgy. San Isidro, Dr. Santos Ave., Sucat, Parañaque
• Contact information: (02) 820-1707 / 820-1504 / 820-4238 / [email protected] / [email protected]

1. Come on Phils. Golf & Travel Agency Inc.

• U-PXA 03A Hobbies of Asia 8, Diosdado Macapagal Blvd., Pasay
• Contact information: (02) 810-1959
• 4/F One E-Com Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay
• Contact information: (02) 856-9741

3. Island Resort Club Tour Services, Inc. (JOINenJOY).

• Unit 109-P, G/F Five-Ecom Center, Pacific Drive, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay
• Contact information: (02) 708-2000 / [email protected]
• Visa processing fee: Php 1,000

4. JTB Asia Pacific Phil. Corp.

• G/F Unit 107, Entertainment Mall, New South Wing, SM Mall of Asia
• Contact information: (0949) 994-0249

1. KP JOEUN Consultancy Inc.

• Retail 9, Goldland Millenia Tower, J. Escriva Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig
• Contact information: (02) 854-5514 / 451-1282 / 998-6639

2. MNK Travel & Tours Corp.

• 802 One Corp. Center, Julia Vargas cor. Meralco Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig
• Contact information: (02) 687-4443

3. Party-on Travel and Tour Community, Inc.

• Unit C2 17/F Strata 100 Bldg., F. Ortigas Jr. Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig
• Contact information: (02) 470-2000

4. Uni-Orient Travel, Inc.

• Unit 2101 East Tektite Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange, Ortigas Center, Pasig
• Contact information: (02) 705-2222

Travel Pros.

• 2/F A-Square Town Center, Doña Tating St., Tiaong, Quezon
• Contact information: (042) 652-2268 / (0922) 816-1703 / [email protected]

Quezon City.

• Shop 47, Shopwise Arcade, Times Square Ave., Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City
• Contact information: (02) 352-7466 / [email protected]

2. JTB Asia Pacific Phil. Corp.

• 4/F Japan Town Retail 2, Level 4, Ayala Malls Vertis North, Quezon City
• Contact information: (02) 932-5600

3. Travel Pros (SM Fairview Branch).

• LGF, Main Bldg., SM City Fairview, Quezon City
• Contact information: (02) 939-6023 / 938-8742 / (0917) 886-6575 / [email protected]

4. Travel Pros (SM North EDSA Branch).

• G/F SM City North EDSA, The Block, Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City
• Contact information: (02) 332-9678 / (0917) 623-2668 / [email protected]

Swire Travel Philippines Inc.

• Building 1041, Rizal Highway, Subic Bay Freeport Zone Subic, Olongapo
• Contact information: (0917) 496-6961 / [email protected]

1. H.I.S. (PHILIPPINES) Travel Corp.

• 2/F Serendra – Shopping Arcade Serendra, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
• Contact information: (02) 915 0351 to 53 / [email protected]
• 18/F, Unit 2, RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Center, 26th & 25th Streets, Bonifacio South, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
• Contact information: (02) 894-5528

3. Travel Pros (Market! Market! Branch).

• 3/F Market! Market!, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
• Contact information: (02) 889-7296 / 889-7396 / (0922) 816-1704 / [email protected]

4. Travel Pros (SM Aura Branch).

• SM Aura Premier B1, SM Aura, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
• Contact information: (02) 556-3007 / (0922) 816-1707 / [email protected]

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• You must have a valid U.S. passport to enter Korea. From April 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, the  Korean Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA)  is not required for US citizens for stays of 90 days or less that are for tourism or business purposes.
• Visa required for all other purposes, including employment, teaching English, and for stays longer than 90 days.

Exceeding your authorized stay or not possessing a valid visa may result in detention and fines.

• In the event of an overstay, apply for a visa extension from the  Korea Immigration Service (KIS)  before attempting to leave the country. Also consult with KIS regarding changes in visa category.

Military Personnel/DOD and their families on orders:

• Consult  DOD Foreign Clearance Guide , and follow all instructions.
• Enter Korea with DOD identification and travel orders.
• Do not transit other countries such as China without a passport and appropriate visas.
• Family Members/Dependents of Military Personnel/DOD on orders must present upon arrival passports valid for at least six months .

U.S. Government Executive Branch personnel on official business and DOD personnel assigned to the U.S. Embassy  (Including family members/dependents):

• Employes assigned to Mission Korea should enter Korea with a diplomatic or official passport and a diplomatic or official Korean visa obtained through their sponsoring agency.  Check with your sponsoring agency about other requirements. 
• TDY visitors traveling to Korea for up to 90 days on diplomatic or official passports do  not  require Korean visas and do  not  require a K-ETA. TDY visitors must obtain country clearance using  Department of State's eCC system  or  DOD APACS system .

HIV/AIDS Restriction:  The Department of State is unaware of any such entry restrictions for visitors or foreign residents in Korea.

• Visit the  Embassy of Korea  website for current visa information. Please read our  Customs Information page .

COVID-19 Requirements :

• There are no COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens.
• Travelers are encouraged to register their travel and health information through the Quarantine COVID19 Defence (Q-Code) system BEFORE traveling to Korea in order to streamline the airport arrival process.
• Travel regulations and restrictions are subject to change, sometimes with little notice. You should review the information available on your nearest Korean Embassy or Consulate’s webpage before traveling.

Safety and Security

Public Demonstrations:  Demonstrations and rallies are common in South Korea, particularly near the U.S. Embassy, Seoul City Hall, and areas surrounding military installations. You should avoid areas where demonstrations are taking place and exercise caution in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or rallies. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence.

North Korea (The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, DPRK):  An armistice agreement, monitored by the United Nations, has maintained general peace on the Korean peninsula since 1953. Tensions occasionally flare up because of provocative acts by North Korea, including ballistic missile and nuclear tests and limited armed incursions into ROK-held territory. Some provocations have escalated into geographically limited skirmishes. South Korea routinely conducts military training exercises and civil defense drills. North Korea often issues strongly-worded and threatening messages, frequently in connection with these exercises. Please see our  Fact Sheet on North Korea .

Weather-related Events:  Heavy rains and flooding may occur during the June - August monsoon season or the May - November typhoon season. See general information about natural disaster preparedness at the U.S.  Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)  website.

Enroll in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program  ( STEP ):  To receive security messages by email and make it easier to locate you in an emergency, register in STEP. 

If the Embassy becomes aware of any specific and credible threat to the safety and security of U.S. citizens, we will inform you through our website, social media, and email.

Crime:  For most visitors, South Korea remains a very safe country. Common crimes occur more frequently in major metropolitan areas, tourist sites, and crowded markets.

• Take routine safety precautions.
• Pay attention to your surroundings.
• Report any concerns to local police.

Violent crime is not common; however, remain vigilant:

• Exercise caution in crowded entertainment, nightlife, and shopping districts.
• If traveling at night, consider traveling in groups.
• Use legitimate taxis or public transportation only.

Victims of Crime:  Call 112 for emergency assistance or to report a crime to local authorities. Call 02-397-4114 to contact the U.S. Embassy. We can:

• Help you find appropriate medical care;
• Assist you in reporting a crime to police;
• Contact relatives or friends on your behalf;
• Explain Korean judicial procedures in general terms;
• Provide an emergency loan for repatriation to the United States and/or limited medical support in cases of destitution;
• Help you find accommodations and flight arrangements to the United States;
• Replace a lost or stolen passport.

Sexual Assault:   The Embassy regularly receives reports of sexual assault from U.S. citizens. Most cases involved young women assaulted by acquaintances they met on social media, dating, or messaging apps. Alcohol is often involved, and Korea’s low overall crime can create a false sense of security.  Specialized hospital units and police are available in South Korea to assist victims, however services in English and responsiveness to the crime are not always consistent. In general, sex crimes are not punished as harshly in South Korea as in the United States and the road to prosecution is a challenging one for victims.

Domestic Violence:  Victim’s assistance resources or battered women’s shelters exist in Seoul and other urban areas but may be limited in rural areas. Most are government administered and require a police referral. Call 112 for emergency assistance or 1366 to reach Korea’s 24-hour domestic violence hotline. Victims may also contact the Embassy, tel. (+82) 2-397-4114.

Lost or Stolen Passports:  If your passport is stolen, file a report at the nearest police station.

Don't buy counterfeit and pirated goods, even if widely available.  It is against South Korean law to purchase these goods and against U.S. law to bring them into the United States. The  Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Division in the U.S. Department of Justice  has more information.

Avoid fraud and scams:  See  Department of State  and  FBI  websites for more information.

Tourism:  The tourism industry is generally regulated and rules with regard to best practices and safety inspections are regularly enforced. Hazardous areas/activities are identified with appropriate signage and professional staff is typically on hand in support of organized activities. In the event of an injury, appropriate medical treatment is widely available throughout the country. Outside of a major metropolitan center, it may take more time for first responders and medical professionals to stabilize a patient and provide life-saving assistance. U.S. citizens are encouraged to purchase medical evacuation insurance. See our webpage for more information on  insurance providers for overseas coverage .

Local Laws & Special Circumstances

Criminal Penalties:  While in Korea, you are subject to local laws. If you violate Korean laws, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. Be aware that:

• Immigration violations can lead to arrest, fines, and deportation.
• There is little tolerance for illegal drugs.
• If you mail illegal drugs to/ from Korea, you will be prosecuted.
• Commercial disputes may lead to criminal charges being filed under local laws.

Be aware that some crimes are prosecutable in the United States, regardless of local law. For examples, see our website on  crimes against minors abroad  and the  Department of Justice  website.

Arrest Notification:  If you are arrested or detained, ask officials to notify the Embassy. See our  webpage  for further information.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Dual Nationality and Military Conscription:  Dual national males (including U.S. service members) may be subject to compulsory military service. If you have family ties to South Korea, consult the nearest Korean Embassy or Consulate or the  Korean Military Manpower Administration  regarding potential citizenship obligations  before entering South Korea .

Passport Seizures and Exit Bans:  If you are involved in a criminal investigation or commercial dispute, authorities may seize your passport and/or block your departure. While we may reissue a passport, we cannot lift an exit ban.

Exit Permits:  Exit permits are not generally required. However, if a parent requests a travel restriction on his/her child, Korean authorities may prevent that child from departing even when traveling with the other parent. As of June 1, 2020, foreigners who are long-term residents of the ROK are required to obtain a re-entry permit four business days prior to departure from Korea. The permits are available online through an e-application at the  www.hikorea.go.kr  website.

International Child Abduction:  See our website for information related to the  prevention of international child abduction . 

Working in South Korea:  If working, including teaching or modeling, you must enter with the appropriate work visa. It is not possible to change your visa status without leaving the country. If you begin work without the appropriate visa, you may be arrested, fined, and/or deported. If you are working without a valid work permit and get into a contractual dispute with your employer, you have little legal recourse.

Students:  See our  Students Abroad  page and  FBI travel tips .

Women Travelers:  See our travel tips for  Women Travelers .

ROK National Security Law:  Authorities may detain, arrest, and imprison persons believed to have committed acts intended to endanger the “security of the state,” including statements deemed to praise the political system and/or officials of the DPRK. 

Customs Regulations: There is strict enforcement of regulations on importing and exporting items such as firearms, narcotics and prescription drugs, non-prescription health supplements, radio equipment, and gold. Importation of materials deemed to be obscene, subversive, or harmful to the public peace is also restricted.

• Amphetamines are illegal in Korea. Do not bring amphetamines or other prescription narcotics into the country without obtaining advance permission in writing from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. See the  U.S. Embassy Seoul, Health Information page .
• Traveling with Pets: See  Korea’s Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency  website.

See the  Korean Customs Regulations website for complete information.

LGBTI Travelers:  Consensual same-sex sexual activity is not criminalized. Korea is a conservative country in regards to LGBTI issues. However, there are an increasing number of LGBTI-oriented clubs, festivals and NGOs advocating for LGBTI issues. The ROK National Human Rights Commission Act prohibits discrimination against individuals because of their sexual orientation, but there are no laws specifying punishment for persons found to have discriminated on this basis. Same-sex marriages are not recognized. Korean citizens can legally change their gender identity.

See   our  LGBTI Travel Information  page and section 6 of the  Department of State's Human Rights report  for further details.

Mobility Issues:  Korean law mandates access to transportation, communication, and public buildings. Cross walks typically have audio and visual signals. Older buildings and streets are generally less accessible than modern ones. Metro cars and buses in Seoul offer priority seating for the disabled and most metro stations have elevators. Metro platforms include Korean Braille information. Contact individual bus companies and subway associations for specific information. Foreign residents are eligible for disability assistance from local ward offices; assistance varies by ward.

Quality of Care : Western-style medical facilities are available in most large cities. However, not all doctors and staff, are proficient in English. A  list of hospitals  and medical specialists who speak English is available on our website. For emergency ambulance service dial 119. Ambulance services are widely available. For information on medical evacuation from South Korea, please see the State Department’s brochure on  Air Ambulance/MedEvac/Medical Escort Providers . 

We do not pay medical bills.  Be aware that U.S. Medicare does not apply overseas. Verify your health insurance coverage before traveling overseas. See our webpage for information on  insurance providers for overseas coverage . In most cases, health care providers will require payment in advance of treatment or will not release a patient until hospital bills are paid. We strongly recommend supplemental insurance to include coverage for medical evacuation.

Medication:  Carry prescription medication in original packaging, along with your doctor’s prescription. Most prescription medications, except psychotropic types, can be obtained at Korean pharmacies (brand names often differ). Local pharmacies will require a prescription from a Korean doctor.

Update  vaccinations  recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

For further health information go to:

• World Health Organization
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  (CDC)

COVID-19 Testing:

• Travelers should contact Korean local health providers to determine the location of testing facilities within Korea. A non-comprehensive list of some COVID-19 testing facilities can be found on the  Embassy website .

COVID-19 Vaccines:

• The COVID-19 vaccine is   available for U.S. citizen residents in Korea.
• Review the Korean government’s  Vaccination Guide for Foreign Nationals in Korea  and  COVID-19 Booster Shot Guideline for Foreign Nationals  on COVID-19 vaccinations in Korea.
• Visit the FDA's website to  learn more about FDA-approved vaccines  in the United States. 

Travel and Transportation

Road Conditions and Safety:  Roads are well-paved, traffic signals functional, and most drivers comply with basic traffic laws. South Korea has a significantly higher traffic fatality rate than the United States. Causes of accidents include excessive speed, frequent lane changes without signaling, running red lights, aggressive bus drivers, and weaving motorcyclists. It is recommended that you photo document any traffic accidents.

Be aware that motorcyclists may drive on sidewalks, and drivers do not always yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.

Traffic Laws include:

• International driving permit (or ROK license) is required for all drivers.
• Left-hand turns prohibited except with green arrow.
• Seat belts and car seats are mandatory.
• Motorcycle passengers must wear helmets.
• Automobile drivers are presumed to have some fault in accidents involving pedestrians.
• Expect long waits at police stations while police investigate any incidents.
• Police may take your passport or detain you during an investigation.
• Even if negligence is not proven, criminal charges may be filed.
• Blood-alcohol content of 0.03% or higher is considered legally intoxicated.
• Police regularly set up DUI checkpoints. Drivers are required to submit to breathalyzer tests; refusal can result in cancellation of your license.

For information about driver's permits, vehicle inspection, road tax, and mandatory insurance, refer to our  Road Safety page . You may also visit the  Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) website.

AVIATION SAFETY OVERSIGHT:  The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed the Government of the Republic of Korea's Civil Aviation Authority as being in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight of the ROK's air carrier operations. Further information may be found on the  FAA's Safety Assessment Page .

Maritime Travel:  Mariners planning travel to South Korea should check for U.S. maritime advisories and alerts at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s  Maritime Security Communications with Industry Web Portal . Information may also be posted to the  U.S. Coast Guard homeport website  and as a broadcast warning on the  National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s website .

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• Enroll in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Call us in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1-202-501-4444 (from all other countries) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
• See the  State Department’s travel website  for the  Worldwide Caution  and  Travel Advisories .
• Follow us on  Twitter  and  Facebook .
• See  traveling safely abroad  for useful travel tips.

South Korea was cited in the State Department’s 2022 Annual Report to Congress on International Child Abduction for demonstrating a pattern of non-compliance with respect to international parental child abduction. Review information about International Parental Child Abduction in  South Korea.  For additional IPCA-related information, please see the  International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act ( ICAPRA )  report.

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Effective October 14, 2023, we are moving to a new system for U.S. visa services. Please click READ HERE for detailed information on the required steps to move your appointment and payment information to the new system.

What is a Visa?

A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship or nationality.

Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel under the  Visa Waiver Program .  The Visa section of this website is all about U.S. visas for foreign citizens to travel to the United States.  If you cannot find what you are looking for here, please visit  Travel.State.gov  for additional information.

Note: U.S. citizens do not need a U.S. visa for travel to the United States, but when planning travel abroad a U.S. citizen may need a visa issued by the embassy or consulate of the country they wish to visit.

Do You Already Know What Type of Visa You Need?

For nonimmigrant visas, you can go directly to the online application for the  DS-160 ; or for immigrant visas, directly to the  USCIS  site for the relevant forms.  If you are unsure, please use the Visa Wizard below to help you determine your visa type.

KEY VISA SERVICES

Nonimmigrant visas.

• Immigrant Visas

Visa Waiver Program

U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident

• Petition Filing

Visa Categories

A nonimmigrant visa is used by tourists, business people, students, or specialty workers who wish to stay for a particular period of time in the United States to accomplish specific purposes.

Diplomatic/Official/Government Sponsored J

Officials in Foreign Governments and Immediate Family (A and C-3 visas), International Organizations & NATO (G visas), Government funded Exchange Program (with program numbers starting with G-1, G-2, G-3, or G-7 on Form DS-2019), and Foreign Government Diplomatic Passport holders applying for a nonimmigrant visa are exempt from paying visa application fees.

Visa Status Check Online

Applicants for nonimmigrant visas may check the status of their visa cases online by entering your interview location and your DS-160 barcode number.

Nonimmigrant Visa FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

IMMIGRANT VISAS

Family-based Immigration

U.S. citizens may sponsor their spouses, minor children, adult sons and daughters, parents, and siblings. U.S. lawful permanent residents may sponsor their spouses, minor children, and adult sons and daughters.

Fiancé(e) Visa (K-1 Visa)

The K-1 visa permits a foreign-citizen fiancé(e) to travel to the United States and marry his or her U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival.

Employment-based Immigration

The Immigration and Nationality Act provides a yearly limit of 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas, which are divided into five preference categories.

Diversity Visa

For further information on Diversity Visa Program, please see below.

Returning Resident (SB-1 Visa)

U.S. immigration law assumes that beneficiaries of Immigrant Visas will live permanently in the United States. Immigrants who depart the United States with the intention of returning and have not abandoned that intention, but have stayed out of the United States for more than twelve months due to circumstances beyond their control, require a new IV to return to live in the United States.

Checklist for Immigrant Visas

VISA WAIVER PROGRAM

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables most citizens or nationals of participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. Travelers must have a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval prior to travel and meet all requirements explained.

Apply for ESTA

Travelers must have a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval prior to travel on the Visa Waiver Program.

VWP/ESTA Frequently Asked Questions

If you are looking for more information about the ESTA application process or to review the Frequently Asked Questions, please visit the Official ESTA Application Website.

Boarding Foil-Lost or Stolen Green Cards

If your Green Card has been lost, stolen, or destroyed, you may be able to obtain a “Boarding Foil” to facilitate your return to the United States.

Lawful Permanent Resident Child Born Abroad

Re-entry Permit/ Replacement of Naturalization Cert.

For Re-entry Permit (I-327) and Replacement of Naturalization Certificate (N-565) pick-up service you need to make an appointment. Please SEE MORE for detailed information.

Abandoning Lawful Permanent Resident Status (I-407)

PETITION FILING

Filing an Immigrant Petition

Consular officers at U.S. Embassy Seoul may accept filing of the Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relatives, filed by a U.S. citizen who is a U.S. government or military employee assigned to the U.S. Embassy Seoul, U.S. Consulate Busan, or a military service member stationed in Korea, for any immediate relative.

I-130 Exceptional situation

Please contact the U.S. Visa Information Services with the proof of your exceptional situation to request filing the Form I-130 with Immigrant Visa Unit at U.S. Embassy, Seoul. Click to find the contact information.

Nonimmigrant Visa Inquires

English and Korean speaking customer service agents are ready to assist you 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The call center is closed for U.S. and South Korean holidays.

Immigrant Visa Inquiries

USCIS Inquiries

Please contact the Visa Information Services to submit an inquiry regarding Filing Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) for Exceptional situation, Form I-360 (Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant) and I-730 (Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition) to the Immigrant Visa Unit at U.S. Embassy Seoul.

U.S. Embassy in Seoul, Korea U.S. Embassy in Seoul, Korea

The Embassy is closed for routine visa services on weekends and on both American and Korean holidays.

Other Resources

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Travel.State.gov

Fraud Prevention Warning

Rights and Protections for Immigrant Visa Applicants

Rights and Protections for Temporary Workers

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SOUTH KOREA TRAVEL TIPS AND ESSENTIALS

• If you have limited time (let's say 3 days and 2 nights only) and you want to maximize you time in Seoul, I highly recommend that you take the early morning flight from Manila and late night flight from Seoul. This will allow you to have full days on your first and last days in Seoul. Please see my recommended Seoul, South Korea Sample Itineraries to help you plan your trip.
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• To save on travel expenses, I highly suggest that you join group tours - especially for trips outside Seoul such as Nami Island and Petit France , Everland , and DMZ Tour .
• Use a Discover Seoul Pass to enjoy discounted rates, and an all-access tour to the top destinations, shrines, palaces, temples, and tourist spots in Seoul. You may read my review on the Discover Seoul Pass - HERE . It can also be used as T-Money Card that you can top up and use when taking the trains and buses in Seoul.
• To help you plan your trip, check out my post SEOUL BUDGET TRAVEL GUIDE with an ₱8,000 Pesos DIY Itinerary for suggestions and recommendations on top things to do in Seoul, tourist spots, and attractions. It also includes information on visa requirements and process, transportation, suggested tours, sample itineraries, and more.

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Korea Visa Application Center

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been authorized by the Government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) to act as its partner in managing the administrative tasks related to visa application services in Ulaanbaatar for Mongolian nationals and residents. 

Before beginning your application, please check here for any exemptions related to your country of origin.

The IOM Korea Visa Application Center provides the following services:

• General information to visa applicants and authorized agencies
• Distribution of application forms, information sheets, and check lists regarding visa requirements
• Collection of visa applications (including passports and supporting documents)
• Document completeness checks and verification services
• Processing of visa application and service fees
• Submission of basic personal information and data into the Korean visa portal 
• Delivery of visa applications to the Korean Embassy and collection of visa decisions
• Return of passports and supporting documentation to visa applicants or authorized agencies
• Other necessary services as required by visa applicants or the ROK Government

Visa Finder

Please  download the Visa Finder manual ( Korean  and  Mongolian )  and check the latest changes in the requirements.

Track your application

To track your application status, please go to the “ Check Application Status and Print ” page of the Korea Visa Portal (visa.go.kr). 

- Please select “Diplomatic Office” among the “Type of Applications”. 

- Provide all required information including the applicant’s passport number, name in English as shown in the passport, and date of birth. 

Making an appointment with the KVAC is free of charge

Please note that the only official and valid way to make an appointment with the KVAC is contacting us by email ( [email protected] ) or by phone at (+976) 7766-8888.

Should you be charged to make an appointment, please kindly report it to the KVAC immediately. This irregular behavior will cause you property damage and may affect your application submission.

FRAUD VISA ALERT 

Please be mindful of fraudulent websites and visa portals. Recently a fraudulent website was identified purporting to represent Korea Visa Portal.  Please be informed that the only official websites are the Visa Navigator  www.visa.go.kr  and the KVAC Mongolia website  https://www.visaforkorea.mn/

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Korea Visa Application Center

Following a governmental decision by the Republic of Korea to centralize the visa processing in Berlin (Germany), the Visa Offices of a few selected ROK Embassies in Europe will no longer receive visa applications. To facilitate the EU and EEA citizens and the third country nationals regularly residing in those countries in their visa application process, the Government of the Republic of Korea has authorized IOM to act as the only partner offering visa application-related services. 

Please see here the list of the countries and locations where IOM operates the Visa Application Centers on behalf of the Government of Korea:

• Berlin, Germany
• Paris, France
• London, the United Kingdom
• The Hague, the Netherlands (From July 3, 2023)

The Korea Visa Application Centers provide the following services:

• General information to visa applicants
• Distribution of application forms, information sheets, and checklists regarding visa requirements
• Collection of visa applications (including passports and supporting documents)
• Document completeness checks and verification services
• Processing of visa applications and service fees
• Submission of basic personal, travel information, and data into the Korean Visa Portal
• Secure electronic transmission of visa applications to the Korean Embassy and transmission of visa decisions
• Other necessary services as required by visa applicants of the Government of the Republic of Korea

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Moscow’s new suburban rail lines dramatically improve commutes!

The first two of the five lines of the MCD were launched November 21: the MCD1 line goes to Odintsovo (west) and Lobnya (north), while MCD2 to Podolsk (south) and Nakhabino (west). These towns are some 20-30 km from Moscow, and are inhabited by hundreds of thousands of people traveling to Moscow on business each day.

Vladimir Putin at the opening of the MCD.

Both lines cross over with central Moscow stations, as well as those on the outskirts. You can change over to the Moscow Central Circle or the metro (there is a total of 27 stations where you can make the switch). These changes allow for getting to and from the city center much faster and more conveniently than commuter trains.

Why does Moscow need the MCD?

The MCD will add to the function of the commuter trains, easing part of the daily burden experienced by those lines, as well as reduce car traffic in and out of town. The MCD runs every 5-10 minutes with only a four-hour break at night. The reason the new trains are referred to as Diameters is that they travel not just to Moscow’s main intercity stations, but also from one city on the outskirts of Moscow all the way to another one situated at the other end. 

The service runs similar to an ordinary Metro, from 5:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Directions are available in English, so you won’t get lost.

One important change you must remember is the Aeroexpress trains to Sheremetyevo airport now run differently than before: now one ride from the Belorussky railway to Sheremetyevo will take 50 minutes - instead of the usual 35. Also, on the way from the airport, Belorussky railway will no longer be the final stop - Odintsovo will. But there will also be a few new stations that cross over with the regular metro - in the Moscow City district, on Begovaya, Fili and Kuntsevskaya. All of these interlink with the regular metro.

New internet-capable trains

The MCD trains - in accordance with the Russian custom with giving names of birds to every new train route - will carry the name Ivolga (Russian word for “Eurasian golden oriole”). The carriages are outfitted with bike racks, luggage and stroller compartments, power sockets and USB chargers with every seat, as well as free Wi-Fi - as is the case with all of Moscow’s urban transport. 

39 trains are currently operational.

Free transfers!

Prior to the MCD appearing, passengers wanting to switch between city and suburban trains had to buy separate tickets. The MCD greatly simplifies the process: now you simply need to use your Troika card at the MCD ticket stalls. There are two tariffs - city (38 rubles, or $0.6) and regional (45 rubles, $0.8; meaning cities just on the outskirts of Moscow - not the entire region). If you need to go further afield into the Moscow region, beyond the MCD, then your Troika card will be charged an additional $0.35 (23 rubles) to transfer to the ‘elektrichka’ (electrical commuter trains). 

Switching between MCD and metro trains is free for a 90-minute window, irrespective of the tariff. However, if you don’t check out of the station at the exit stalls, your Troika card will be blocked, and require around $2.30 (150 rubles) to unlock. 

You can also pay via Apple Pay, Google Pay, Mastercard PayPass and Visa PayPass. 

Will there be other ‘diameters’?

Several more MCD are slated to launch before 2025 - the MCD3 (from Ramenskoye to Zelenograd), MCD4 (Zheleznodorozhny to Aprelevka) and MCD5 (from Domodedovo to Pushkino). Right now, the passenger load of the first two Diameters is estimated at 900,000 per day. All five Diameters will serve more than 330 million Moscow passengers every year. 

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2022 List of Accredited Travel Agencies for KOREAN VISA Application

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Here’s the list of TRAVEL AGENCIES officially accredited by the Korean Embassy to accept KOREAN VISA APPLICATIONS, with addresses and phone numbers.

South Korea is one of the most popular destinations for Filipino tourists, so when the country announced that they’re opening quarantine-free travel for international travelers early this year, revenge travelers rejoiced! Soon after this announcement, the South Korean Embassy in the Philippines resumed processing tourist visas.

As of writing, there are two ways you can apply for a tourist visa.

• By scheduling an individual appointment through the Korean Embassy’s Online Visa Appointment System . More info here.
• By coursing your application though a travel agency accredited by the Korean Embassy .

Please note that walk-ins are no longer accepted at the embassy.

Because of the huge volume of applications, securing an appointment through the website is a bit of a challenge at the moment, so having the option to process it through a travel agency is great. It is also a more ideal option for those who don’t have much free time and those who are located outside Metro Manila. The Embassy has designated 36 travel agencies, but many of them have branches in other parts of the Philippines.

Here are the travel agencies that are accredited by the South Korean Embassy for visa processing. We sorted it by location to make it easier for you to find those close to you.

WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS GUIDE?

The Embassy has accredited 10 travel agencies in the City of Manila, but two of them have multiple branches across the city.

• Budget Travel And Tours Inc. Address: Unit C1, Ground Floor, Echelon Tower, Condominium Building, 2100 A Mabini St., Malate, Manila Phone No.: 02-8523-8120 to 26
• Getaway Tours International Inc. Address: 576 San Andres St. near corner Adriatico St. Malate, Manila Phone No.: 02-8524-2202; 02-8524-2252; 02-5310-3220
• Horizon Travel & Tours, Inc. Address: 490 Potenciana Mansion Sta Monica St., Ermita, Manila Phone No.: 02-8521-2586; 02-5328-3388; 02-5310-2308 to 09
• Las Palmas Tours And Travel Agency, Inc. Address: G/F Unit B2 Imperial Bayfront Tower, 1642 A. Mabini St., Brgy., 699, Zone 076, Malate, Manila Phone No.: 02-8711-7069
• Pan Pacific Travel Corporation – Binondo Main Branch Address: 353 E.T. Yuchengco St., Binondo, Manila Phone No.: 02-8243-6666
• Pan Pacific Travel Corporation – Ermita Branch Address: G/F Pacific Place Apartelle Suites, 539 Arquiza St. Ermita, Manila Phone No.: 02-8523-1990; 02-8526-6427
• Rajah Travel Corporation – Manila Branch Address: Room 202 GLC Building, A. Mabini corner T.M Kalaw Sts., Ermita, Manila Phone No.: 02-8523-8801 to 02
• Rakso Air Travel And Tours Inc. – Manila Branch Address: Unit G-05 & G-06 Malate Adriatico Grand Residences, 1415 Adriatico Street Ermita, Manila Phone No.: 02-8354-1000; 02-8353-2707
• Rakso Air Travel And Tours Inc. – Binondo Branch Address: Unit GF03-B Pacific Centre Bldg, 460 Quintin Paredes cor Sabino Padilla Sts., Binondo, Manila Phone No.: 02-8354-1000; 02-8353-2707
• Reli Tours And Travel Company – Lucky Chinatown Binondo Branch Address: Lucky Chinatown, Binondo, Manila Mobile No.: 09278709552
• Uni-Orient Travel Inc. Address: 447 Juan Luna St., Binondo, Manila Phone No.: 02-8243-3888
• Worldwidelink Travel & Tours Address: 4/F Palacio Grande Bldg., Gen. Luna corner Anda Sts. Intramuros, Manila Phone No.: 02-5310-2643

Makati has over 20 designated travel agencies scattered throughout the city. Here are their addresses and phone numbers.

• Constellation Travels, Inc. Address: 2/F CSJ Bldg., 105 Aguirre St., Legazpi Village, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8991-0000 ❤️ OUR PERSONAL PICK
• Adventure International Tours Inc Address: 118 G/F Eurovilla 2 Condo, Rufino St. Legaspi Village, Makati City Phone No.: 02-8884-9400
• Airmark Tour And Development Inc Address: Unit 1708, Cityland Herrera Tower, 98 VA Rufino corner Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Phone No.: 02-8566-0020; 02-8566-0085
• Ark Travel Express Inc. Address: LG 3, 4, 14, & 15 Alfaro Place 146, LP Leviste St. Salcedo Village, Makati City Phone No.: 02-8810-4520
• Blue Horizons Travel And Tours Inc. Address: 23/F Pacific Star Bldg., Sen Gil Puyat Corner Makati Avenue, Makati City Phone No.: 02-7066-4163; 02-8352-7466
• Casto Travel Philippines Inc. Address: 2/F Tuscan Bldg., 114 VA Rufino St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8810-0079
• City Travel & Tours Corporation Address: LG8 Cityland 10 Tower 1, H.V Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Contact Nos.: 02-8812-3553; 0917 885 2780; 0923 733 2780
• Feel Yeson Travel And Consultancy Corp. Address: 3/F ECH Building, Makati Avenue corner Jupiter St., Makati City Contact No.: 02-8828-8877
• First United Travel Inc. Address: Garden Level Corinthian Plaza, 121 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8818-7181; 02-8819-3919
• Las Palmas Tours And Travel Agency, Inc. – Makati Branch Address: UGI 1 Alfaro Place 146 LP Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8840-1363 to 65
• Marsman Drysdale Travel Inc. Address: 45/F PhilAm Life Tower, 8767 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8887-0000 loc 375
• North Star International Travel, Inc. Address: 19/F Trident Tower, 312 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8844-6155
• Pan Pacific Travel Corporation – Makati Branch Address: Unit LG-1 Herrera Tower Condominium, #98 V.A. Rufino St. corner Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8810-8551 to 56
• Rajah Travel Corporation Address: 3/F 331 Building, 331 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8894-0886
• Rakso Air Travel And Tours Inc. Address: 3/F 112, Aguirre St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8651-9000
• Sharp Travel Service Phils., Inc. Address: Suite 501-504, Alexander House Bldg., 132 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8812-3323
• Swire Travel Phils, Inc. Address: Unit 6C and 6 D, Country Space Bldg., Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8817-1082 local 126
• The Baron Travel Corporation Address: 3/F PCCI Corporate Center 118 L.P. Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8817-4926
• Travel Services, Inc. Address: 3/F PhilCox Building, 172 Salcedo St., Legazpi Village, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8706-8600
• Reli Tours And Travel Company Address: 3/F Dusit Hotel, EDSA corner Pasay Road, Makati City Contact No.: 02-7915-4005
• Uni-Orient Travel Inc. – Makati Branch Address: Unit 101, Ground Floor, Windsor Tower, 163 Legaspi St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8818-9585
• Aboex Travel And Tours Address: Unit 612 BSA Twin Towers, Bank Drive, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City Mobile No.: 0917 8110 461
• Danpoong Travel Services (Formerly Mnk Travel & Tours Corp.) Address: 26/F The Podium West Tower, corner ADB Avenue, Dona Julia Vargas, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong Mobile No.: 0917 805 7707; 0969 627 5681
• Reli Tours And Travel Company – SM Megamall Branch Address: G/F SM Megamall Mandaluyong Phone No.: 02-8637-4696
• Travel Pros – SM Megamall Address: U-5119 B, 5/F, SM Megamall, EDSA, Mandaluyong City Phone No.: 02-8634-0265
• Come On Phils. Golf & Travel Agency Inc. Address: U PXA 03 Hobbies of Asia Bldg., Macapagal Blvd., Pasay City 0917 5765 458
• Island Resort Club Tour Services, Inc. Address: Unit 103 G/F Manila Film Center (Amazing Manila), Leona Florentino corner A. Dela Rama St., CCP Complex, Pasay Phone No.: 02-8708-9999
• KP Joeun Consultancy Inc. Address: Retail 7, Goldland Millenia Tower, Escriva Drive, Brgy., San Antonio, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 02-8451-1282
• Uni-Orient Travel Inc. – Pasig Branch Address: Unit 2006 East Tektite Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange, Orgias Center, Pasig City Phone No.: 02-8705-2222
• International Journeys, Inc Address: Lower Ground Floor, 886 Z-Square Mall, Banawe Street, Quezon City. (NEW ADDRESS) (Former location is at 2/F Ivy Hill Residences, Taft Avenue, Manila, but it has since moved visa operations to Quezon City) Phone No.: 0917 630 1238, 0917 622 5254 ❤️ OUR PERSONAL PICK
• Travel Pros – SM North EDSA Branch Address: Unit 107 Ground Floor The Block SM North Edsa Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City Phone No.: (02) 332-9678; (02) 921-9279
• Danpoong Travel Services (Formerly MNK Travel & Tours Corp.) Address: 10/F Arthaland Century Pacific Tower 5th Avenue, corner 4th Avenue 30th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Mobile No.: 0927 8689 429
• H.I.S. (Philippines) Travel Corp. Address: Unit 1404 Picadilly Star Building 4th Ave. corner 27th St., Bonifacio Global City Taguig City Phone No.: 02-7718-5010 to 12
• JTB Asia Pacific Phil. Corp. Address: 18/F A.T. Yuchengo CTR Bldg., 26th St., BGC, Taguig City Contact No.: 02-8894-5528
• Party-On Travel And Tours Incorporated Address: Unit 1416 14/F, One Park Drive, 9th Avenue corner 11th Drive, Fort Bonifacio, BGC, Taguig City Phone No.: 02-7118-2273; 02-7219-0775
• Aboex Travel And Tours – Ilocos Branch Address: Rm 32-34 Colegio Business Center, Nueva Segovia St., Vigan, Ilocos Sur Phone No.: 077-722-2141
• First United Travel Inc. – Bulacan Branch Address: 2/F, Abary Square Bldg. 1773 Ano St. corner F. vergel De Dios St. Poblacion, Baliuag, Bulacan Phone No.: 8861-5053
• Travel Services, Inc. – Laguna Branch Address: 2/F J. Alcasid Business Center, Crossing Brgy. 1, Calamba City Phone No.: 049-508-2513; 049-508-2512
• City Travel and Tours Corporation – Pampanga Branch Address: Unit 201, 2/F Diamond Spring Hotel Bldg. Mc Arthur Highway, Balibago Angeles City 045-322-3767
• Las Palmas Tours And Travel Agency, Inc. – Pampanga Branch Address: Unit 2 1010 Alley Building, Consunji St., Brgy. Sto Rosario, City of San Fernando, Pampanga Phone No.: 045-435-1177; 045-435-1977
• Rakso Air Travel And Tours Inc. – Pampanga Branch Address: 2/F #1 Quad 2 Plaridel ST. Nepo Center, Brgy. Sto. Rosario Angeles City, Pampanga Phone No.: 045-888-1010
• First United Travel Inc. – Subic Satellite Office Address: Bldg. 896 Rizal Highway corner Manila Avenue, Subic Bay Freeport Zone Mobile No.: 0998 5845 210
• First United Travel Inc. – Cebu Branch Address: Unit 118, The QC Pavillon Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City Phone No.: 8861-8850
• Grand Hope Travel, Inc. Address: Lower Ground Level, SM City Cebu, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City Phone No.: 032-231-7955; 0917 324 3373
• Rakso Air Travel And Tours Inc. Cebu Branch Address: Unit 5 level 1, Avida tower 2, Inez Villa St. Apas, Cebu City Phone No.: 032-340-2000
• Travel Services, Inc. – Cebu Branch Address: 128 F Ramos Street, Santa Cruz Cebu City Phone No.: 032-316-3606
• Uni-Orient Travel Inc. – Cebu Branch Address: 2/F, Capitol Square, N. Escario St., Cebu City Phone No.: 032-253-1868
• Rakso Air Travel And Tours Inc. – Iloilo Branch Address: G/F Block 01 Dr. Henry Chusuey International Center, University of San Agustin, Jalandoni St. Iloilo City Phone No.: 0917 6333 793
• Rakso Air Travel And Tours Inc. – Cagayan De Oro Branch Address: 1F AN RAE Building T.Chaves corner Rizal Street, Brgy 04 Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Phone No.: 088-881-8811; 0917 6330 920
• Rakso Air Travel And Tours Inc. – Davao Branch Address: Level 1 Unit 111B-112, Robinson’s Cybergate Mall Davao, J.P. Laurel street, Bajada, Davao City Phone No.: 082-287-8200

Do you recommend any accredited travel agency?

If you’re from Makati or other parts of the south, consider applying via Constellation Travel . If you’re from the northern areas of Metro Manila, try International Journeys in Quezon City.

• Constellation Travels, Inc. Address: 2/F CSJ Bldg., 105 Aguirre St., Legazpi Village, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8991-0000
• International Journeys, Inc Address: Lower Ground Floor, 886 Z-Square Mall, Banawe Street, Quezon City. (NEW ADDRESS) (Former location is at 2/F Ivy Hill Residences, Taft Avenue, Manila, but it has since moved visa operations to Quezon City) Phone No.: 0917 630 1238, 0917 622 5254

These two accredited travel agencies help us keep this website updated when it comes to visa-related content, so it would mean a lot to us if you course your application through them.

Do I need to schedule an appointment with the Korean Embassy if I’m applying via a travel agency?

NO. The designated travel agency must make the appointment on your and other applicants’ behalf.

Are there additional requirements if I apply via a travel agency?

Yes! If you’re planning on applying via a travel agency, you also need to submit a Letter of Attorney for Visa Application on top of all the standard requirements.

You may download the template here .

How much is the fee when applying for a Korean Visa via an accredited travel agency?

Usually between P700 and P1500. Different agencies charge different rates.

Note that the actual visa is FREE OF CHARGE. The Korean Embassy doesn’t collect payment. What you’re paying for here is the service fee charged by the travel agency.

Can a travel agency refuse to accept an application?

Yes. Just like on individual applications, the Korean Embassy has implemented a limit or quota to the number of applications that each accredited travel agency may submit. Hence, travel agencies may stop accepting applications if they feel like they have reached that limit or if the backlog piles up.

The Korean Embassy sometimes posts the number of pending applications per agency on the VISA ANNOUNCEMENTS page. This should give you an idea which agency has a lot of applications on their plate.

A travel agency may also refuse your application based on its assessment or on other factors relevant to the documents you submit.

Can I apply via a travel agency that is not accredited by the Korean Embassy?

Yes. As of this writing, other travel agencies may still book an appointment with the Korean Embassy online but they are subject to availability of slots per day.

In addition, Some non-accredited travel agencies may course an application through an accredited travel agency. This is sometimes the scenario in provinces without any accredited agency. A non-accredited local agency may choose to submit it to a partner agency that is designated by the Embassy. But because of the layers, this set up tends to cost more.

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2022 List of Accredited Travel Agencies for KOREAN VISA Application

Here’s the list of TRAVEL AGENCIES officially accredited by the Korean Embassy to accept KOREAN VISA APPLICATIONS, with addresses and phone numbers.

South Korea is one of the most popular destinations for Filipino tourists, so when the country announced that they’re opening quarantine-free travel for international travelers early this year, revenge travelers rejoiced! Soon after this announcement, the South Korean Embassy in the Philippines resumed processing tourist visas.

As of writing, there are two ways you can apply for a tourist visa.

• By scheduling an individual appointment through the Korean Embassy’s Online Visa Appointment System . More info here.
• By coursing your application though a travel agency accredited by the Korean Embassy .

Please note that walk-ins are no longer accepted at the embassy.

Because of the huge volume of applications, securing an appointment through the website is a bit of a challenge at the moment, so having the option to process it through a travel agency is great. It is also a more ideal option for those who don’t have much free time and those who are located outside Metro Manila. The Embassy has designated 36 travel agencies, but many of them have branches in other parts of the Philippines.

Here are the travel agencies that are accredited by the South Korean Embassy for visa processing. We sorted it by location to make it easier for you to find those close to you.

WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS GUIDE?

The Embassy has accredited 10 travel agencies in the City of Manila, but two of them have multiple branches across the city.

• Budget Travel And Tours Inc. Address: Unit C1, Ground Floor, Echelon Tower, Condominium Building, 2100 A Mabini St., Malate, Manila Phone No.: 02-8523-8120 to 26
• Getaway Tours International Inc. Address: 576 San Andres St. near corner Adriatico St. Malate, Manila Phone No.: 02-8524-2202; 02-8524-2252; 02-5310-3220
• Horizon Travel & Tours, Inc. Address: 490 Potenciana Mansion Sta Monica St., Ermita, Manila Phone No.: 02-8521-2586; 02-5328-3388; 02-5310-2308 to 09
• Las Palmas Tours And Travel Agency, Inc. Address: G/F Unit B2 Imperial Bayfront Tower, 1642 A. Mabini St., Brgy., 699, Zone 076, Malate, Manila Phone No.: 02-8711-7069
• Pan Pacific Travel Corporation – Binondo Main Branch Address: 353 E.T. Yuchengco St., Binondo, Manila Phone No.: 02-8243-6666
• Pan Pacific Travel Corporation – Ermita Branch Address: G/F Pacific Place Apartelle Suites, 539 Arquiza St. Ermita, Manila Phone No.: 02-8523-1990; 02-8526-6427
• Rajah Travel Corporation – Manila Branch Address: Room 202 GLC Building, A. Mabini corner T.M Kalaw Sts., Ermita, Manila Phone No.: 02-8523-8801 to 02
• Rakso Air Travel And Tours Inc. – Manila Branch Address: Unit G-05 & G-06 Malate Adriatico Grand Residences, 1415 Adriatico Street Ermita, Manila Phone No.: 02-8354-1000; 02-8353-2707
• Rakso Air Travel And Tours Inc. – Binondo Branch Address: Unit GF03-B Pacific Centre Bldg, 460 Quintin Paredes cor Sabino Padilla Sts., Binondo, Manila Phone No.: 02-8354-1000; 02-8353-2707
• Reli Tours And Travel Company – Lucky Chinatown Binondo Branch Address: Lucky Chinatown, Binondo, Manila Mobile No.: 09278709552
• Uni-Orient Travel Inc. Address: 447 Juan Luna St., Binondo, Manila Phone No.: 02-8243-3888
• Worldwidelink Travel & Tours Address: 4/F Palacio Grande Bldg., Gen. Luna corner Anda Sts. Intramuros, Manila Phone No.: 02-5310-2643

Makati has over 20 designated travel agencies scattered throughout the city. Here are their addresses and phone numbers.

• Constellation Travels, Inc. Address: 2/F CSJ Bldg., 105 Aguirre St., Legazpi Village, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8991-0000 ❤️ OUR PERSONAL PICK
• Adventure International Tours Inc Address: 118 G/F Eurovilla 2 Condo, Rufino St. Legaspi Village, Makati City Phone No.: 02-8884-9400
• Airmark Tour And Development Inc Address: Unit 1708, Cityland Herrera Tower, 98 VA Rufino corner Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Phone No.: 02-8566-0020; 02-8566-0085
• Ark Travel Express Inc. Address: LG 3, 4, 14, & 15 Alfaro Place 146, LP Leviste St. Salcedo Village, Makati City Phone No.: 02-8810-4520
• Blue Horizons Travel And Tours Inc. Address: 23/F Pacific Star Bldg., Sen Gil Puyat Corner Makati Avenue, Makati City Phone No.: 02-7066-4163; 02-8352-7466
• Casto Travel Philippines Inc. Address: 2/F Tuscan Bldg., 114 VA Rufino St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8810-0079
• City Travel & Tours Corporation Address: LG8 Cityland 10 Tower 1, H.V Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Contact Nos.: 02-8812-3553; 0917 885 2780; 0923 733 2780
• Feel Yeson Travel And Consultancy Corp. Address: 3/F ECH Building, Makati Avenue corner Jupiter St., Makati City Contact No.: 02-8828-8877
• First United Travel Inc. Address: Garden Level Corinthian Plaza, 121 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8818-7181; 02-8819-3919
• Las Palmas Tours And Travel Agency, Inc. – Makati Branch Address: UGI 1 Alfaro Place 146 LP Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8840-1363 to 65
• Marsman Drysdale Travel Inc. Address: 45/F PhilAm Life Tower, 8767 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8887-0000 loc 375
• North Star International Travel, Inc. Address: 19/F Trident Tower, 312 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8844-6155
• Pan Pacific Travel Corporation – Makati Branch Address: Unit LG-1 Herrera Tower Condominium, #98 V.A. Rufino St. corner Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8810-8551 to 56
• Rajah Travel Corporation Address: 3/F 331 Building, 331 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8894-0886
• Rakso Air Travel And Tours Inc. Address: 3/F 112, Aguirre St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8651-9000
• Sharp Travel Service Phils., Inc. Address: Suite 501-504, Alexander House Bldg., 132 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8812-3323
• Swire Travel Phils, Inc. Address: Unit 6C and 6 D, Country Space Bldg., Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8817-1082 local 126
• The Baron Travel Corporation Address: 3/F PCCI Corporate Center 118 L.P. Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8817-4926
• Travel Services, Inc. Address: 3/F PhilCox Building, 172 Salcedo St., Legazpi Village, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8706-8600
• Reli Tours And Travel Company Address: 3/F Dusit Hotel, EDSA corner Pasay Road, Makati City Contact No.: 02-7915-4005
• Uni-Orient Travel Inc. – Makati Branch Address: Unit 101, Ground Floor, Windsor Tower, 163 Legaspi St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8818-9585
• Aboex Travel And Tours Address: Unit 612 BSA Twin Towers, Bank Drive, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City Mobile No.: 0917 8110 461
• Danpoong Travel Services (Formerly Mnk Travel & Tours Corp.) Address: 26/F The Podium West Tower, corner ADB Avenue, Dona Julia Vargas, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong Mobile No.: 0917 805 7707; 0969 627 5681
• Reli Tours And Travel Company – SM Megamall Branch Address: G/F SM Megamall Mandaluyong Phone No.: 02-8637-4696
• Travel Pros – SM Megamall Address: U-5119 B, 5/F, SM Megamall, EDSA, Mandaluyong City Phone No.: 02-8634-0265
• Come On Phils. Golf & Travel Agency Inc. Address: U PXA 03 Hobbies of Asia Bldg., Macapagal Blvd., Pasay City 0917 5765 458
• Island Resort Club Tour Services, Inc. Address: Unit 103 G/F Manila Film Center (Amazing Manila), Leona Florentino corner A. Dela Rama St., CCP Complex, Pasay Phone No.: 02-8708-9999
• KP Joeun Consultancy Inc. Address: Retail 7, Goldland Millenia Tower, Escriva Drive, Brgy., San Antonio, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 02-8451-1282
• Uni-Orient Travel Inc. – Pasig Branch Address: Unit 2006 East Tektite Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange, Orgias Center, Pasig City Phone No.: 02-8705-2222
• International Journeys, Inc Address: Lower Ground Floor, 886 Z-Square Mall, Banawe Street, Quezon City. (NEW ADDRESS) (Former location is at 2/F Ivy Hill Residences, Taft Avenue, Manila, but it has since moved visa operations to Quezon City) Phone No.: 0917 630 1238, 0917 622 5254 ❤️ OUR PERSONAL PICK
• Travel Pros – SM North EDSA Branch Address: Unit 107 Ground Floor The Block SM North Edsa Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City Phone No.: (02) 332-9678; (02) 921-9279
• Danpoong Travel Services (Formerly MNK Travel & Tours Corp.) Address: 10/F Arthaland Century Pacific Tower 5th Avenue, corner 4th Avenue 30th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Mobile No.: 0927 8689 429
• H.I.S. (Philippines) Travel Corp. Address: Unit 1404 Picadilly Star Building 4th Ave. corner 27th St., Bonifacio Global City Taguig City Phone No.: 02-7718-5010 to 12
• JTB Asia Pacific Phil. Corp. Address: 18/F A.T. Yuchengo CTR Bldg., 26th St., BGC, Taguig City Contact No.: 02-8894-5528
• Party-On Travel And Tours Incorporated Address: Unit 1416 14/F, One Park Drive, 9th Avenue corner 11th Drive, Fort Bonifacio, BGC, Taguig City Phone No.: 02-7118-2273; 02-7219-0775
• Aboex Travel And Tours – Ilocos Branch Address: Rm 32-34 Colegio Business Center, Nueva Segovia St., Vigan, Ilocos Sur Phone No.: 077-722-2141
• First United Travel Inc. – Bulacan Branch Address: 2/F, Abary Square Bldg. 1773 Ano St. corner F. vergel De Dios St. Poblacion, Baliuag, Bulacan Phone No.: 8861-5053
• Travel Services, Inc. – Laguna Branch Address: 2/F J. Alcasid Business Center, Crossing Brgy. 1, Calamba City Phone No.: 049-508-2513; 049-508-2512
• City Travel and Tours Corporation – Pampanga Branch Address: Unit 201, 2/F Diamond Spring Hotel Bldg. Mc Arthur Highway, Balibago Angeles City 045-322-3767
• Las Palmas Tours And Travel Agency, Inc. – Pampanga Branch Address: Unit 2 1010 Alley Building, Consunji St., Brgy. Sto Rosario, City of San Fernando, Pampanga Phone No.: 045-435-1177; 045-435-1977
• Rakso Air Travel And Tours Inc. – Pampanga Branch Address: 2/F #1 Quad 2 Plaridel ST. Nepo Center, Brgy. Sto. Rosario Angeles City, Pampanga Phone No.: 045-888-1010
• First United Travel Inc. – Subic Satellite Office Address: Bldg. 896 Rizal Highway corner Manila Avenue, Subic Bay Freeport Zone Mobile No.: 0998 5845 210
• First United Travel Inc. – Cebu Branch Address: Unit 118, The QC Pavillon Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City Phone No.: 8861-8850
• Grand Hope Travel, Inc. Address: Lower Ground Level, SM City Cebu, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City Phone No.: 032-231-7955; 0917 324 3373
• Rakso Air Travel And Tours Inc. Cebu Branch Address: Unit 5 level 1, Avida tower 2, Inez Villa St. Apas, Cebu City Phone No.: 032-340-2000
• Travel Services, Inc. – Cebu Branch Address: 128 F Ramos Street, Santa Cruz Cebu City Phone No.: 032-316-3606
• Uni-Orient Travel Inc. – Cebu Branch Address: 2/F, Capitol Square, N. Escario St., Cebu City Phone No.: 032-253-1868
• Rakso Air Travel And Tours Inc. – Iloilo Branch Address: G/F Block 01 Dr. Henry Chusuey International Center, University of San Agustin, Jalandoni St. Iloilo City Phone No.: 0917 6333 793
• Rakso Air Travel And Tours Inc. – Cagayan De Oro Branch Address: 1F AN RAE Building T.Chaves corner Rizal Street, Brgy 04 Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Phone No.: 088-881-8811; 0917 6330 920
• Rakso Air Travel And Tours Inc. – Davao Branch Address: Level 1 Unit 111B-112, Robinson’s Cybergate Mall Davao, J.P. Laurel street, Bajada, Davao City Phone No.: 082-287-8200

Do you recommend any accredited travel agency?

If you’re from Makati or other parts of the south, consider applying via Constellation Travel . If you’re from the northern areas of Metro Manila, try International Journeys in Quezon City.

• Constellation Travels, Inc. Address: 2/F CSJ Bldg., 105 Aguirre St., Legazpi Village, Makati City Contact No.: 02-8991-0000
• International Journeys, Inc Address: Lower Ground Floor, 886 Z-Square Mall, Banawe Street, Quezon City. (NEW ADDRESS) (Former location is at 2/F Ivy Hill Residences, Taft Avenue, Manila, but it has since moved visa operations to Quezon City) Phone No.: 0917 630 1238, 0917 622 5254

These two accredited travel agencies help us keep this website updated when it comes to visa-related content, so it would mean a lot to us if you course your application through them.

Do I need to schedule an appointment with the Korean Embassy if I’m applying via a travel agency?

NO. The designated travel agency must make the appointment on your and other applicants’ behalf.

Are there additional requirements if I apply via a travel agency?

Yes! If you’re planning on applying via a travel agency, you also need to submit a Letter of Attorney for Visa Application on top of all the standard requirements.

You may download the template here .

How much is the fee when applying for a Korean Visa via an accredited travel agency?

Usually between P700 and P1500. Different agencies charge different rates.

Note that the actual visa is FREE OF CHARGE. The Korean Embassy doesn’t collect payment. What you’re paying for here is the service fee charged by the travel agency.

Can a travel agency refuse to accept an application?

Yes. Just like on individual applications, the Korean Embassy has implemented a limit or quota to the number of applications that each accredited travel agency may submit. Hence, travel agencies may stop accepting applications if they feel like they have reached that limit or if the backlog piles up.

The Korean Embassy sometimes posts the number of pending applications per agency on the VISA ANNOUNCEMENTS page. This should give you an idea which agency has a lot of applications on their plate.

A travel agency may also refuse your application based on its assessment or on other factors relevant to the documents you submit.

Can I apply via a travel agency that is not accredited by the Korean Embassy?

Yes. As of this writing, other travel agencies may still book an appointment with the Korean Embassy online but they are subject to availability of slots per day.

In addition, Some non-accredited travel agencies may course an application through an accredited travel agency. This is sometimes the scenario in provinces without any accredited agency. A non-accredited local agency may choose to submit it to a partner agency that is designated by the Embassy. But because of the layers, this set up tends to cost more.

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First up: 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣2️⃣ • 1️⃣0️⃣ • 6️⃣

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