South Korea Visa Requirements for Philippine Citizens
Citizens of the Philippines must have a visa to go to South Korea. Currently, Filipinos need to apply for a visa through the South Korean Embassy.
More about South Korean visa requirements for Philippines citizens can be found below.
Do Filipinos Need a Visa for South Korea?
Yes, citizens of the Philippines require a visa to visit South Korea.
It is not possible to get a South Korea visa on arrival from the Philippines. Travelers must apply at the embassy in advance.
Filipinos can usually stay in South Korea for 90 days with a South Korea tourist visa. To study or work in the Republic of Korea, other types of visas are available.
Documents Required by Citizens of the Philippines
The full list of required documents differs depending on the visa type.
The following documents are required to apply for a South Korea tourist visa from the Philippines:
- Philippines passport valid for a minimum of 6 months
- Passport-style photograph
- Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
- Payment of the tourist visa fee
How to Apply for a South Korea Visa for Filipino Citizens
Filipinos need to make an appointment at the South Korean Embassy to apply for their visa. The South Korean Embassy in the Philippines is located in Metro Manila.
Applicants may download the visa form and fill it out before their appointment.
They must present the completed application form with all the supporting documents at the embassy. They will also need to pay the visa application fee.
South Korea visa applications from the Philippines can be made between 15 days and 3 months before the departure date. Visa processing times vary depending on the embassy and current demand.
South Korea transit visa for Philippines passport holders
Filipinos do not need a visa to transit through South Korea:
- Incheon International Airport, Seoul— for less than 24 hours for
- Other airports— when departing on the same calendar day
Passengers must stay in the transit area. A visa is required to leave the airport or pass through immigration.
Visit South Korea from the Philippines
Depending on the time of year, there are direct flights from the Philippines to South Korea:
- Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)
- Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Seoul Incheon International Airport (INL)
Korean Embassy in the Philippines
Find below the details of the South Korea Embassy in Metro Manila, the Philippines:
122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City 1634, Philippines