Did you know that you don’t have to fly to Manila just to get a Korean visa? Check out these 5 easy steps to get one here in Cebu!
1. Secure first all the requirements.
Here are the documents that all applicants need to file:
FOR EMPLOYEES:
- Accomplished visa application form – download the visa application form here. Fill out the form manually (must be handwritten). Don’t leave anything blank. Just put N/A if not
- 1pc Passport size colored picture – 3.5×4.5cm photo against plain white background. Paste it on application form.
- Original Passport (should be valid for more than 6months)
- Photocopy of passport bio page (page 2)
- Original & Photocopy of valid visa/s and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years (If applicable, and Korean Visas will not be counted)
- Original Certificate of Employment – should state applicant’s position, date hired, compensaton, address, office landline number, e-mail address
- Original Personal Bank Certificate – must include account type, current balance, account opening date, ADB
- Bank Statement (original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months)
- Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316 (Checked by BIR with stamp)
FOR STUDENTS:
- Accomplished visa application form – download the visa application form here. Fill out the form manually (must be handwritten). Don’t leave anything blank. Just put N/A if not
- 1pc Passport size colored picture – 3.5×4.5cm photo against plain white background. Paste it on application form.
- Original Passport (should be valid for more than 6months)
- Photocopy of passport bio page (page 2)
- Original & Photocopy of valid visa/s and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years (If applicable, and Korean Visas will not be counted)
- School Certificate (Original)
- Copy of School ID
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Parents’ Documents :
– If employed: Employment Certificate Original [must include position, date hired, compensation, office address, HR landline number(cell-phone number is not allowed), HR e-mail address]
– If Self-employed: Business Registration from SEC or DTI (Copy), Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit(Copy)
– Original Bank Certificate [must include account type, current balance, account opening date, 6 months average balance (ADB)]
– Bank Statement (original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months)
– Copy of Income Tax Return(ITR, checked by BIR with stamp)
– Copy of Nso Marriage Certificate
For businessmen / seafarers / foreign residents in the Philippines and others, you can refer to the list of requirements here: http://phi-cebu.mofa.go.kr/english/as/phi-cebu/visa/requirement/index.jsp
2. Submit accomplished forms and requirements.
Once you have the filled out form and complete requirements, submit them at the Consulate’s office at 12th Floor Chinabank Corporate Center, Lot 2, Samar Loop Cor. Road 5, Cebu Business Park, Mabolo, Cebu City.
3. No payment for travels less than 60 days.
Yes! You read that right. Visa processing is free when your travel to Korea does not exceed 60 days.
4. Wait for processing time.
After your requirements have been accepted by the consulate, it usually takes 5 days to finally get your visa. You can take this time to shop for your OOTDs!
