South Korea visa for Filipinos

Entry rules for Philippine passport holders, with the official links to double-check.

Philippine passport

Visa required (free C-3-9 tourist visa via KVAC)

Philippine passport holders need a visa for mainland South Korea. Apply for the C-3-9 short-term tourist visa at the Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) in BGC or through an embassy-designated agency. The visa itself is free for stays under 60 days, but KVAC charges a ₱1,000 processing fee, and processing takes about 14 working days. K-ETA doesn't apply to Filipinos, and there's no online e-visa route for ordinary tourists. Jeju is the exception: visa-free for up to 30 days if you fly there directly from abroad and stay on Jeju.

Last checked 2026-11-01. Confirm on the official sites before you fly.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months, plus a photocopy of the bio page
Completed visa application form with a recent 3.5 × 4.5 cm color photo on a white background
Proof of work or study: certificate of employment (position, salary, date hired), DTI/SEC and business permit if self-employed, or school certificate or ID for students
Proof of funds: bank certificate and ITR where applicable. The 3-month bank statement requirement was dropped on February 20, 2026, and holders of select premium credit cards may submit simplified documents
Photocopies of previous Korean, Japanese, US, Schengen or other OECD visas, if any (they help, especially for multiple-entry)
For arrival: return ticket, hotel bookings and your e-Arrival Card. Immigration can ask for them even with a visa

Steps

1.Download the latest checklist for your situation (employed, self-employed, student, retiree) from the KVAC website. Requirements change, so check the date on the list.
2.Submit at KVAC, 9F Brittany Hotel, BGC Taguig (Mon–Fri, 08:30–16:00), or through an embassy-designated travel agency. Filipinos can also send tourist visa applications by mail.
3.Pay the ₱1,000 processing fee in cash. Stays under 60 days carry no visa fee; 60–90 days costs ₱2,000 more.
4.Wait about 14 working days (from November 3, 2026; express takes 5 working days for an extra fee). Approvals are digital now, so check and print your e-grant notice on the Korea Visa Portal.
5.A single-entry visa is valid for 3 months from issue. Frequent visitors and applicants with strong travel history may be granted a multiple-entry visa (1–5 years, up to 30 days per stay) at the embassy's discretion.
6.Within 3 days before your flight, file the free e-Arrival Card online.

Official links

Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) Manila Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines Korea Visa Portal (status and e-grant notice) Korea e-Arrival Card eTravel (Philippines)

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months, plus a photocopy of the bio page

Completed visa application form with a recent 3.5 × 4.5 cm color photo on a white background

Proof of work or study: certificate of employment (position, salary, date hired), DTI/SEC and business permit if self-employed, or school certificate or ID for students

Proof of funds: bank certificate and ITR where applicable. The 3-month bank statement requirement was dropped on February 20, 2026, and holders of select premium credit cards may submit simplified documents

Photocopies of previous Korean, Japanese, US, Schengen or other OECD visas, if any (they help, especially for multiple-entry)

For arrival: return ticket, hotel bookings and your e-Arrival Card. Immigration can ask for them even with a visa

Steps

1.Download the latest checklist for your situation (employed, self-employed, student, retiree) from the KVAC website. Requirements change, so check the date on the list.

2.Submit at KVAC, 9F Brittany Hotel, BGC Taguig (Mon–Fri, 08:30–16:00), or through an embassy-designated travel agency. Filipinos can also send tourist visa applications by mail.

3.Pay the ₱1,000 processing fee in cash. Stays under 60 days carry no visa fee; 60–90 days costs ₱2,000 more.

4.Wait about 14 working days (from November 3, 2026; express takes 5 working days for an extra fee). Approvals are digital now, so check and print your e-grant notice on the Korea Visa Portal.

5.A single-entry visa is valid for 3 months from issue. Frequent visitors and applicants with strong travel history may be granted a multiple-entry visa (1–5 years, up to 30 days per stay) at the embassy's discretion.

6.Within 3 days before your flight, file the free e-Arrival Card online.