Visa Requirement Final(for Mofat Website)

VISA REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES

Except for some nationalities, Philippine passport holders and individuals who intend to visit or work in Korea

are required to secure a visa at the Consular Office.

Visa exemptions are as follows:

• Frequent visitors who made more than 4 visits to Korea in the past two years, or more than 10 visits overall may enter Korea without a Korean visa as long as they have no Immigration offense or other criminal records. (Except for Chinese, Cuban & Macedonian)

• Travellers with a valid visa or a re-entry permit to U.S., Japan, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand (5 countries) and travelling to any one of those countries through Korea. They must have a confirmed onward flight ticket for departure within 30 days after entering Korea to any of the mentioned countries, in addition to having no record of criminal offense in the five countries mentioned above.

• Travellers who will arrive directly to Jeju island by flights or ships. Except for nationals of the following 11

countries (Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Libya, Cuba, Syria, Macedonia, Palestine, Afghanistan, Nigeria and Ghana). 30 days stay only.

• A staff of the United Nations or special organization who have a travel document, namely, LAISSEZ-PASSER issued

by U.N. office is allowed to enter Korea without a visa and is granted to stay for 30 days. • APEC Business Travel Card Holders ( to qualify for this , please check if Korea is written at the back of your APEC

card )• If Nationality is among the list of those exempted from securing a visa. For information, or list of these

nationalities, you may visit the website.

• http://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/en/info/popup/icis/VisaWaiver_pop.htm

for other visa information , you may also refer to this site: http://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/main_kr.pt

http://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/en/info/popup/icis/VisaWaiver_pop.htm

http://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/main_kr.pt

Visa application requirements depends on the purpose of Entry and the applicants qualifications. Please refer to the guidelines below :

EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREATel:(632)856-9210Fax:(632)856-9024

Visa Requirements for Employees

1. Application Form2. 1pc. Passport size colored picture3. Passport Original(6Mons. Valid)4. Copy of Passport First Page5. Original & Copy of valid visa s and arrival stamps

to OECD member countries for the past 5 years6. Employment Certificate Original7. Personal Bank Certificate Original8. ITR(Income Tax Return) or form 2316 Copy

•If personally invited by Korean : Invitation Letter & Copy of invitor’s Passport•If invited by Company in Korea: Invitation Letter & Copy of Korean Company Business Permit


Visa Requirements for Businessmen


비자구비서류대상 : 직장인


비자구비서류대상 : 사업가

1. 비자신청서 1 부2. 여권용사이즈 사진 1 매3. 여권원본 ( 유효기간 6 개월 이상 )4. 여권 ( 사진면 ) 복사 1 부5. OECD 국가 관광 비자 소지자의 경우 , 비자면 복사 1 부6. 신청자의 재직증명서 원본 1 부7. 신청자의 개인은행잔고증명서 원본 1 부8. ITR( 소득세 납부 증명서 : 국세청 (BIR) 발행 ) 복사 1 부

•개인 초청의 경우 : 국내초청인의 초청장 및 여권사본 1 부 ( 공증불필요 )•회사 초청의 경우 : 국내회사 직인이 찍힌 초청장 , 사업자등록증 사본 1 부

1. Application Form2. 1pc. Passport size colored picture3. Passport Original(6Mons. Valid)4. Copy of Passport First Page5. Original & Copy of valid visa s and arrival stamps to

OECD member countries for the past 5 years6. Business Registration from SEC or DTI (Copy)7. Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit(Copy)8. Personal Bank Certificate Original9. Individual ITR or form 2316 copy

•If personally invited by Korean : Invitation Letter & Copy of invitor’s Passport•If invited by Company in Korea: Invitation Letter & Copy of Korean Company Business Permit

1. 비자신청서 1 부2. 여권용사이즈 사진 1 매3. 여권원본 ( 유효기간 6 개월 이상 )4. 여권 ( 사진면 ) 복사 1 부5. OECD 국가 관광 비자 소지자의 경우 , 비자면 복사 1 부6. 사업자 등록증 (SEC 또는 DTI) 사본 1 부7. 사업허가증 또는 시장허가증 사본 1 부8. 신청자의 개인은행잔고증명서 원본 1 부9. ITR( 소득세 납부 증명서 : 국세정 (BIR) 발행 ) 복사 1 부

•개인 초청의 경우 : 국내초청인의 초청장 및 여권사본 1 부 ( 공증불필요 )•회사 초청의 경우 : 국내회사 직인이 찍힌 초청장 , 사업자등록증 사본 1 부


Visa Requirements for KOREAN’s sister/brother in law


OECD member countries for the past 5 years6. Birth Certificate of Applicant7. Certificate of Marriage History(within 3month)8. Copy of Korean Passport First Page9. Copy of Married Filipino’s Passport First Page10. Married Filipino’s NSO Marriage Certificate11. Invitation letter from the Korean National - Processing time: working 5days

* If applicant is employed :Employment Certificate Original, Personal Bank certificate Original & Copy of ITR


Visa Requirements for KOREAN’s parents in law

1. Application Form2. 1pc. Passport size colored picture3. Passport Origina(6Mons. Valid)4. Copy of Passport First Page5. Original & Copy of valid visa s and arrival stamps to

OECD member countries for the past 5 years6. Certificate of Marriage History(within 3month)7. Copy of Korean Passport First Page8. Copy of Married Filipino’s Passport First Page9. Married Filipino’s NSO Marriage Certificate10. Invitation letter from the Korean National

* Process time: working 3days


비자구비서류대상 : 한국인과 결혼한 필리핀인의 형제 , 자매


비자구비서류대상 : 한국인과 결혼한 필리핀인의 부모

* 소요기간 : 접수일제외 Working Day 3 일

1. 비자신청서 1 부2. 여권용사이즈 사진 1 매3. 여권원본 ( 유효기간 6 개월 이상 )4. 여권 ( 사진면 ) 복사 1 부5. OECD 국가 관광 비자 소지자의 경우 , 비자면 복사 1

부6. 신청자의 출생증명서 1 부 7. 결혼한 필리핀인의 혼인관계증명서 (3 개월이내 )8. 한국인의 여권 ( 사진면 ) 복사 1 부9. 결혼한 필리핀인의 여권 ( 사진면 ) 복사 1 부10. 결혼한 필리핀인의 NSO 결혼증명서 1 부11. 한국인의 초청장 1 부 - 소요기간 : 접수일제외 working day 5 일

* 신청자가 직업을 가지고 있을 경우 : 재직증명서 원본 , 개인은행잔고증명서 원본 , ITR 복사본 추가제출

1. 비자신청서 1 부2. 여권용사이즈 사진 1 매3. 여권원본 ( 유효기간 6 개월 이상 )4. 여권 ( 사진면 ) 복사 1 부5. OECD 국가 관광 비자 소지자의 경우 , 비자면 복사 1 부6. 결혼한 필리핀인의 혼인관계증명서 (3 개월이내 )7. 한국인의 여권 ( 사진면 ) 복사 1 부8. 결혼한 필리핀인의 여권 ( 사진면 ) 복사 1 부9. 결혼한 필리핀인의 NSO 결혼증명서 1 부10. 한국인의 초청장 1 부


Visa Requirements for Student1. Application Form2. 1pc. Passport size colored picture3. Passport Origina(6Mons. Valid)4. Copy of Passport First Page5. Original & Copy of valid visa s and arrival

stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years

6. School Certificate (Original)7. Copy of School ID8. Copy of Birth Certificate 9. Parents’ Documents : Bank Certificate Original & ITR or Form 2316 Copy & Employment Certificate

Original (or DTI, SEC, Mayor’s

Permit)

•If personally invited by Korean : Invitation Letter & Copy of Invitor’s Passport


Visa Requirements for Religious Workers


비자구비서류대상 : 학생


비자구비서류대상 : 종교인

1. 비자신청서 1 부2. 여권용사이즈 사진 1 매3. 여권원본 ( 유효기간 6 개월 이상 )4. 여권 ( 사진면 ) 복사 1 부5. OECD 국가 관광 비자 소지자의 경우 , 비자면 복사 1 부6. 재학증명서 원본 1 부7. 학생증 복사본8. 출생증명서9. 부모서류 : 개인은행잔고증명서 1 부 , ITR 재직증명서 원본 ( 직장인일경우 ) DTI, SEC, Business Permit( 사업가일경우 )

1. Application Form2. 1pc. Passport size colored picture3. Passport Origina(6Mons. Valid)4. Copy of Passport First Page5. Original & Copy of valid visa s and arrival stamps to

OECD member countries for the past 5 years6. Copy of Church SEC in the Philippines 7. Certification from Church Original8. Copy of the Korean Church Registration Form9. Invitation Letter10. Personal Bank Certificate Original

• If employed, submit Employment Certificate Original & ITR

1. 비자신청서 1 부2. 여권용사이즈 사진 1 매3. 여권원본 ( 유효기간 6 개월 이상 )4. 여권 ( 사진면 ) 복사 1 부5. 필리핀 현 소속교회 사업자등록증 (SEC) 사본 1 부6. 교회 재직증명서 ( 종교인 )7. 한국교회 법인 설립 허가증 또는 재단등록증 ( 소속단체 ) 사본 1 부8. 초청장 ( 개인 또는 교회 )9. 초청인의 신분증 사본 1 부 10. 개인 은행잔고 증명서 원본

* 신청자가 직업을 가지고 있을 경우 : 재직증명서 원본 , ITR 복사본 추가제출

•개인 초청의 경우 : 국내초청인의 초청장 및 여권사본 1 부 ( 공증불필요 )


Visa Requirements for Filipino Marriedto Military Personnel Stationed in Korea



OECD member countries for the past 5 years6. Invitation Letter 7. Copy of Inviter’s Military ID(Front&Back)8. Copy of Military Order9. NSO Marriage Certificate 10. USFK Form166 Copy11. CFO Certificate copy


Visa Requirements for Parents of a Filipino Marriedto Military Personnel Stationed in Korea

1. Application Form2. 1pc. Passport size colored picture3. Passport Original(6Mons. Valid)4. Copy of Passport First Page5. Invitation Letter 6. Copy of Inviter’s Passport First page7. Copy of Inviter’s Military ID(Front&Back)8. Copy of Military Order9. Copy of Daughter’s Passport10. Daughter’s NSO Marriage Certificate

Visa Requirements for Children of a Filipino Marriedto a Military Personnel Stationed in Korea

1. Application Form2. 1pc. Passport size colored picture3. Passport Original(6Mons. Valid)4. Copy of Passport First Page5. Copy of Birth Certificate6. Invitation Letter 7. Copy of Inviter’s Passport First page8. Copy of Inviter’s Military ID(Front&Back)9. Copy of Military Order10. Parents’ NSO Marriage Certificate11. Copy of Mother’s Passport First Page &

Visa Page

•If Child is a student: School Certificate & ID Copy


Visa Requirements for Housewife

1. Application Form2. 1pc. Passport size colored picture3. Passport Original(6Mons. Valid)4. Copy of Passport First Page5. Original & Copy of visa and arrival stamps

to any OECD member countries(if there is)

6. Husband’s Employment Certificate or BusinessPermit(SEC or DTI, Mayor’s Permit)

7. Husband’s Copy of ITR 8. Personal or Husband’s Bank Certificate9. NSO Marriage contract Copy


Visa Requirements for Foreign Nationals in the Philippines


1. Application Form2. 1pc. Passport size colored picture3. Passport Original(6Mons. Valid) & photocopy4. Original & Copy of valid visa s and arrival stamps to

OECD member countries for the past 5 years5. Copy of I-Card, Philippines Visa6. Personal Bank Certificate Original7. If Student :School Certificate If Employed : Employment Certificate & ITR If Businessman : SEC(or DTI) & Mayor’s permit

& ITR



•If personally invited by Korean : Invitation Letter & Copy of Inviter’s Passport

Visa Requirements for Filipino Married to Foreigners working in Korea

1. Application Form2. 1pc. Passport size colored picture3. Passport Original(6Mons. Valid)4. Copy of Passport First Page5. Original & Copy of visa and arrival stamps to any

OECD member countries(if there is)6. Invitation Letter from Husband’s Company in Korea (Original)7. Copy of Husband’s Passport First Page8. Copy of Husband’s Alien ID9. Copy of Husband’s contract or Employment certificate10. NSO Marriage Certificate

•If personally invited by Korean : Invitation Letter & Copy of Inviter’s Passport

Visa Requirements for Filipino Married to KOREAN (Tourist Visa)

1. Application Form2. 1pc. Passport size colored picture3. Passport Original(6Mons. Valid)4. Copy of Passport First Page5. Original & Copy of valid visa s and arrival


6. NSO Marriage Certificate7. Certificate of KOREAN Marriage History (within 3month)8. Copy of Korean Passport First Page9. Invitation letter from Spouse10. If Korean lives together with spouse in

Philippines : - Employment Certificate or DTI (or SEC)

1. 비자신청서 1 부2. 여권용사이즈 사진 1 매3. 여권원본 ( 유효기간 6 개월 이상 )4. 여권 ( 사진면 ) 복사 1 부5. OECD 국가 관광 비자 소지자의 경우 , 비자면 복사 1 부6. NSO 결혼증명서 1 부 7. 필리핀인이 등재된 혼인관계증명서 (3 개월이내 )8. 한국인의 여권 ( 사진면 ) 복사 1 부9. 배우자의 초청장 1 부 10. 한국인 배우자와 함께 필리핀 체류 시 : - 한국인이 직장인인 경우 , 재직증명서 준비 - 한국인이 사업가인 경우 , 사업관련 서류 준비

비자구비서류대상 : 한국인과 결혼한 필리핀인의 관광비자

* Process time: working 3days * 소요기간 : 접수일제외 근무일 기준 3 일



Visa Requirements For Children of Korean married to Filipinos (Tourist Visa)

1. Application Form2. 1pc. Passport size colored picture3. Passport Original(6Mons. Valid)4. Copy of Passport First Page5. Original & Copy of valid visa s and arrival


6. NSO Birth Certificate7. Certificate of KOREAN Family History(within

3months)8. Parent’s KOREAN Marriage History(within

3months)9. Copy of Korean Father’s Passport(First Page)

1. 비자신청서 1 부2. 여권용사이즈 사진 1 매3. 여권원본 ( 유효기간 6 개월 이상 )4. 여권 ( 사진면 ) 복사 1 부5. OECD 국가 관광 비자 소지자의 경우 , 비자면 복사

1 부6. NSO 출생증명서 1 부7. 자녀가 등재된 가족관계증명서 (3 개월이내 )8. 부모의 혼인관계증명서 (3 개월이내 )9. 한국인 부의 여권 ( 사진면 ) 복사 1 부

비자구비서류대상 : 국제결혼자 자녀의 관광비자

* Process time: 3 working days * 소요기간 : 접수일제외 Working Day 3 일



Visa Requirements for F21 Visa (Marriage Visa)

1. Passport Original(6Mons. Valid)2. Copy of Passport First Page3. NSO Marriage Certificate Original & Copy4. KOREAN Marriage History Original(Within 3months)5. Police Clearance or NBI Copy6. CFO Certificate Original & Copy 7. Invitation Letter from Husbund8. Visa Fee: 1500Peso

1. 여권원본 ( 유효기간 6 개월 이상 )2. 여권 ( 사진면 ) 복사 1 부3. NSO 결혼증명서 원본과 사본 4. 필리핀인이 등재된 혼인관계증명서 (3 개월이내 )5. 신원조회서6. CFO 교육이수증 원본과 사본7. 남편의 친필 초청장 1 부8. 비자수수료 : 1500 페소

비자구비서류대상 : F21( 결혼비자 )

* Process time: 5 working days * 소요기간 : 접수일제외 근무일기준 5 일



Visa Requirements for Studying abroad

1. Application Form2. Passport Original(6Mons. Valid)3. 1pc Passport size colored picture4. Copy of Passport First Page5. Original & Copy of valid visa s and arrival stamps to

OECD member countries for the past 5 years6. Philippines Last School Record Original7. Financial Supporting Document for Studying abroad8. Original Admission Certificate from Korea9. Visa Fee: 2500Peso

비자구비서류대상 : 유학생

* If personally invited by Korean : Invitation Letter & Copy of Invitor’s Passport

* 개인 초청의 경우 : 국내초청인의 초청장 및 여권사본 1 부 ( 공증불필요 )

1. 비자신청서 1 부2. 여권원본 ( 유효기간 6 개월 이상 )3. 여권용사이즈 사진 1 매4. 여권 ( 사진면 ) 복사 1 부5. 제 3 국 관광 비자 소지자의 경우 , 비자면 복사 ( 미국 , 뉴질랜드 , 일본 , 호주 , 한국 ,

캐나다 )6. 최종학력증명서7. 유학 경비를 조달할 수 있는 재정서류8. 표준입학허가서 원본 1 부9. 비자수수료 : 2500 페소



Visa Requirements For C4(short term employment for entertainers, athletes)

1. Application form2. One passport sized colored photo3. Passport (original and copy)4. Invitation letter5. Employment contract (for entertainment)6. Condition of the game (for athletes)7. Recommendation Letter issued by the head of

the relevant central government agency in Koreafor entertainers : Korea Media Rating Boardfor athletes : Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism

Visa Fee : Php1500.00

1. 비자신청서 2. 여권사진 1 장3. 여권원본 ( 유효기간 6 개월 이상 ) 및 복사 1 부4. 고용계약서 1 부 ( 선생님과 연예인 )5. 대회 포상내역서 1 부 ( 운동선수 )6. 영상물등급위원회의 추천서 ( 연예인 ) 교육과학기술부의 추천서 ( 선생님 ) 문화관광부의 추천서 ( 운동선수 ) 7. 졸업장 및 성적증명서 복사 각 1 부 ( 선생님 )8. 비자수수료 : 1500 페소

비자구비서류대상 : C4( 단기취업 )



Visa Requirements for Seaman’s wife (tourist visa)

1. Application Form2. Passport Original(6Mons. Valid) and photocopy3. Original & Copy of visa and arrival stamps to any

OECD member countries(if there is)4. Marriage contract copy5. Husband’s passport copy6. Guarantee letter from the Philippine Agent

and Korean Agent7. Copy of Husband’s Contract8. Personal Bank certificate

1. 비자신청서 2. 여권원본 ( 유효기간 6 개월 이상 ) 및 복사 1 부3. OECD 국가 관광 비자 소지자의 경우 , 비자면 복사

1 부4. 결혼증명서 사본5. 배우자의 여권사본6. 필리핀과 한국 에이전트의 신원보증서7. 배우자의 고용계약서 사본8. 개인은행잔고증명서

비자구비서류대상 : 선원의 배우자



Visa Requirements for Workers (with visa issuance number )

1. Application form2. One passport sized colored photo3. Passport (original and copy)4. Visa Issuance number5. Visa Fee : Php 2500 (single enntry)

Php 4000 (multiple entry6. For F1 and E6 (photocopy of contract)

비자구비서류대상 : 사증발급인정서번호소지자 (E9,E6,D6 ,E7,E2, etc)

* Process time: 3 working days * 소요기간 : 접수일제외 근무일기준 3 일



Visa Requirements for D9 visa

1. Application Form2. Passport Original(6Mons. Valid) and photocopy3. Original & Copy of valid visa s and arrival


4. Original Letter of Dispatch5. Invitation Letter from Korea6. Korea Company Business Permit Copy &

Annual Tax Certificate copy7. Copy of Contract for the construction and

delivery between the buyer and the builder in Korea

8. Employment Contract copy

1. 비자신청서2. 여권원본 ( 유효기간 6 개월 이상 ) 및 복사 1 부3. 제 3 국 관광 비자 소지자의 경우 , 비자면 복사 ( 미국 , 뉴질랜드 , 일본 , 호주 , 한국 ,

캐나다 )4. 파송장 원본5. 한국에서 온 초청장6. 한국 사업자 등록증 및 납세증명서 사본7. 계약서 8. 고용계약서 사본

비자구비서류대상 : D9(( 무역경영 )

Visa Fee : Php 2500 (single enntry) 비자 수수료 : 2500 폐소 ( 단수비자 )

1. 비자 신청서2. 여권사진 복사 1 장3. 여권 원본과 사본4. 사증발급인정서번호5. 비자 수수료 : 2500 폐소 ( 단수비자 )

4000 폐소 ( 복수비자 )6. F1 과 E6 ( 계약서 사본 )

Updated Visa Requirements for Tourists

• Basic Requirements• Application form• Original Passport (6Mons.Valid), Copy of passport first page.• Copy of valid visas and arrival stamps to all OECD member countries within the past 5 years

Short-term Visas(C-3) for Tourists:

• Single Entry Targets: Visitors who plan to stay in Korea less than 59 days.

Visa Requirements– Employment Certificate or Business Registration issued by SEC or DTI.– Personal Bank Certificate– Individual ITR of Form 2316 Copy (the previous year).

Notes– For applicants who are not capable to submit the indicated requirements above, the applicants could have an

alternative such as Real-estate registration or Country Club Membership or Pension Certificate from official agencies.

– For applicants with valid visa or who have been to any OECD Nations(Except Korea) within the last 5years, applicants are only required to submit only an Employment Certificate or Business Registration issued by SEC or DTI.

– If applicants are students, applicants are required to submit their School Certificate, Birth Certificate and Parents’ Documents (employment certificate, bank certificate and ITR)

– If the travel is an incentive tour supported by one of the top listed corporations in the Philippine Stock Exchange Market , applicants could submit only a guarantee letter from the company

Double VisaQualified Applicants: Visitors who plan to visit in Korea more than 2times within 6months.

Visa Requirements: Same requirements with Single Entry VisaIssuance Details: Status(C-3), Term of Validity (6Mons.), 2 Visitations for a Multiple Visa.

Short-term Visa(C-3) for Tourists: Multiple Entry• Contents: Short-term Visas (C-3), Term of Validity (3Yrs) Qualified Applicants

• Applicants who have obtained a permanent residency in any OECD member countries (except Korea) or people who visited OECD member countries more than 2times within the last 4years, or people who visited Korea more than 4 times within the last 2years.

• Group Tour Guides who has travelled to Korea more than once for the last 2 years• Philippine Government Officials , • High Rank Officials/employees of International Airline Companies to Korea.• Applicants who earn more than $10,000 annually or has Platinum international credit card• Applicants who are invited for contract and consultation by Korean public agencies in connection to resources

and energy development • Applicants who are invited by the Korean Government to attend international forums, international conferences,

international conventions.• Executive or high ranking staff of a company that is listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange market• Reporters,PD, journalists, news editors etc. people who works in major media company for more than one year• Professionals : i.e lawyers, doctors, accountants, professors( PRC or IBP card holders) • Popular Celebrities ; Artist/Athlete/writers who can be searched or viewed in Philippine major media websites• Retired workers aged 55 years above who are receiving pensions of more than P20,000 monthly• People who obtained a two year college degree or bachelor’s degree, master’s and doctorate degree from

Universities in Korea.• Spouse, minor aged children and Parent’s in law of a Korean national • Dependent(Spouse, Children etc) of Multiple visa holders

• For the list of OECD member countries , please refer to this site: • http://www.oecd.org/document/58/0,3343,en_2649_201185_1889402_1_1_1_1,00.html Notes• Applicants could be asked to submit additional documents as per consul’s evaluation. • All visa applications are subject for approval

Procedures and Visa Fees :• Application procedure. After completing the required documents, applicants or their

representative may file their applications at the Consular Office from 9-11 am only. This is on a first come, first serve basis. No appointment needed.

• Processing takes 5 working days for first time travelers and 3 working days for frequent travelers. This may be extended though, depending on the Consul’s decision. Releasing time is only from 2-4 pm.

• Applicants, especially First Time travelers, are advised to personally claim their visas. An interview with the Consul may be required before the result of the application is given. E-6 Applicants/Entertainers, must personally appear for an interview before the visa can be issued.

• VISA FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• 59 DAYS OR LESS STAY IN KOREA - GRATIS• 90 DAYS STAY IN KOREA - PHP 1350.00

• MOre than 90 days stay in Korea Singe Entry -PHP2250.00 Multiple entry -PHP3600.00

• US PASSPORT holders -PHP2025.00• Foreign nationals in the Philippines applying for a tourist visa –PHP1350.00

IMPORTANT REMINDERS TO ALL VISA APPLICANTSPlease read the instructions below, before you present your documents to the

window

• Please register and get a number from the guard, if your number doesn’t appear on the screen yet, please sit down & wait for you number to be called.

• Please refrain from using your mobile phone and other electronic device while inside the embassy.

• Please make sure that you have filled out the correct visa application form, check the correct application form with the guard on duty, fill it out completely, and write “not applicable” if appropriate. Do not leave any blanks.

• Paste your passport size photo on the application form.• Remove covers or jacket of your passport. Staple old & new passport together. • Remove paperclips, rubber bands, envelopes and folders.• Please arrange your documents accordingly: Visa application form on top, then

photocopy of passport & visas issued from other countries, then supporting documents

• Contact number in Korea is very important, please don’t forget to fill out the contact number of your guarantor or your hotel in Korea.

• The embassy will return your original passport on the releasing date assigned to your application, we do not return any documents, so please make sure that you have submitted only a photocopy of ITR, Business permit , contract , marriage contract, birth certificate, etc.

• Bank Certificates should indicate the amount of money you have in the bank and the date it was opened.

• Employment Certificate should indicate compensation and length of stay in the company. It should also have a valid landline number.

• Do not forget to get your releasing slip / claim stub upon submission of documents.