Hallyu wave has surely hit the Philippines. With the increasing number of K-pop and K-drama fans in the country, it is undeniable that the number of Korea tourist visa applications has also skyrocketed. And to address the high demand, the Korean Embassy in Manila recently released a list of accredited travel agencies for the visa application process. Starting July 1, 2018, the Korean Embassy in Manila will no longer accept visa application. Korean Consulate in Cebu still accepts personal visa applications. 

CEBU

HANKOOKCEB CORP.
032-238-2595, 02-776-0253
Trans Asia Building Room 301 Cor. MJ Cuenco Ave, Osmena Boulevard, Cebu City

GRAND HOPE TRAVEL, INC.
032-234-0764
Lower Ground Level, SM City - NRA, Cebu City

NCR

ABOEX TRAVEL AND TOURS 
077-722-2141, 02-246-1518 
Unit 14 Upper Ground Globe Tower Plaza 1 Pioneer St., Cor. Madison St. Mandaluyong

ADVENTURE INTERNATIONAL 
02-884-9400 
G/F 3rd & 4th Floor Eurovilla 2, Rufino St. Legaspi Village Makati City 

ARK TRAVEL EXPRESS INC. 
02-816-6416 
146 Alfaro Place, L.P Leviste St. Salcedo Village, Makati City 

BLUE HORIZONS TRAVEL AND TOURS INC. 
02-988-5000 
23 Floor Pacific Star Bldg Makati Avenue Cor Sen Gil Puyat Makati City 

BUDGET TRAVEL AND TOURS INC. 
02-523-8120 
Suite 3, Metropolitan Tower, Mabini St. Malate Manila 

CASTO TRAVEL PHILIPPINES INC. 
02-810-0079 
2/Flr Tuscan Bldg., 114 VA Rufino St., Legaspi Village, Makati City 

CITY TRAVEL & TOURS CORPORATION 
02-812-9111 
LG8 Cityland 10 Tower 1, H.V Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati City 

COME ON PHILS. GOLF & TRAVEL AGENCY INC. 
02-810-1959 
A-36 HK Sun Plaza Macapagal, Pasay 

CONSTELLATION TRAVELS, INC. 
02-224-1730 
11/F Pryce Center Condominium 1179 Chino Roces Ave. cor. Bagtikan St. San Antonio Village, Makati City 

FIRST UNITED TRAVEL INC. 
02-818-7181, 02-819-3919 
Garden Level Corinthian Plaza Paso de Roxas, Makati City 

GETAWAY TOURS INTERNATIONAL INC. 
02-524-2202, 02-524-2252 576 
San Andres St. near corner Adriatico St. Malate, Manila 

H.I.S. (PHILIPPINES) TRAVEL CORP 
02-718-5002 
2/F Serendra Bonifacio High Street Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio 

HANATOUR MANILA INC. 
02-403-3993 
2/F Damon Bldg., Macapagal Avenue, 1011 Pasay, Metro Manila

HORIZON TRAVEL & TOURS, INC 
02-521-2586 
490 Potenciana Mansion Sta Monica St., Ermita Manila 

INTERNATIONAL JOURNEYS INC. 
02-4000-550 
Unit 2 Third Floor Altra Center 1663 Jorge Bocobo Street Malate, Manila 

ISLAND RESORT CLUB TOUR SERVICES, INC. 
02-708-9999 
Unit 109-P, G/F Five Ecom Center, Pacific Drive, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City 

JTB ASIA PACIFIC PHIL. CORP. 
02-894-5528 
18th flr. RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Cntr., 26th St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City 

KP JOEUN CONSULTANCY INC. 
02-854-5514, 02-4511282, 02-998-6639 
Retail 9, Goldland Millenia Tower J., Escriva Drive Ortigas Center, Pasig City 

LAS PALMAS TOURS AND TRAVEL AGENCY, INC. 
02-711-7069 
G/F Unit b2 Imperial Bayfront Tower, 1642 A. Mabini St. Malate, Manila 

MARSMAN DRYSDALE TRAVEL INC. 
02-887-0000 
19th Floor Robinsons Summit Center Ayala Avenue, Makati City 

MNK TRAVEL & TOURS CORP. 
02-687-4443 
802 One Corp. Center, Julia Vargas Cor., Meralco Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City 

NORTH STAR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, INC. 
02-485-7272 
19F Trident Tower 312 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City 

PAN PACIFIC TRAVEL CORPORATION 
02-243-6666 
353 E.T. Yuchengco Street, Binondo, Manila 

PARTY-ON TRAVEL AND TOUR COMMUNITY INC. 
02-470-2000
Unit C2 17th Flr. Strata 100 Bldg. F. Ortigas Jr. Ortigas Center, Pasig City 

RAJAH TRAVEL CORPORATION 
02-894-0886 
3/F 331 Building, 331 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City 

RAKSO AIR TRAVEL AND TOURS INC. 
02-651-9000 
3F Rico Bldg. #112, Aguirre St., Legaspi Village, Makati City 

RELI TOURS AND TRAVEL COMPANY 
02-894-1214 
3rd Floor Dusit Hotel Corner Edsa Pasay Road Makati City 

SHARP TRAVEL SERVICE (PHILS.) INC. 
02-817-0071
Suite 504 Alexander House Bldg. Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City 

SWIRE TRAVEL PHILS, INC. 
02-817-1082 
6th Floor Country Spacel Bldg. Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City 

THE BARON TRAVEL CORPORATION 
02-817-4926 
3F PCCI Corporate Center 118 L.P. Leviste Street Salcedo Village, Makati City 

TRAVEL PROS 
6340265 6340266 
5F SM Megamall Bdlg B. Edsa Mandaluyong City 

TRAVELSERVICES, INC. 
02-706-8600 
2F Trinity Insurance Center 7504 Bagtikan Street, San Antonio, Makati City 

UNI-ORIENT TRAVEL, INC 
02-243-3888 
447 Juan Luna Street, Binondo, Manila

Step 1: Requirements (for employed)

1. Duly-accomplished application form. Fill the form completely in block letters. No erasures. No blank fields, just write "N/A". This can be handwritten or computerized. Print the form in an A4 sized bond paper. Visa application form download link.
2. 1 passport sized colored picture. Attach this on your application form. The photo must be taken not more than 6 months. 
3. Passport. Must be valid for more than 6 months with a least 2 blank pages.
4. 1 photocopy of passport bio-page (page 2)
5. * Original and photocopy of valid visa/s and arrival stamps to OECD countries for the past 5 years. 
6. Original Certificate of Employment (COE) (must include applicant's position, date hired, compensation, office address, HR landline number(cell-phone number is not allowed), HR e-mail address)
7. Original Personal Bank Certificate (must include account type, current balance, account opening date, ADB). Your account balance must be greater than the estimated travel expense written in your visa application form.
8. Bank Statement (original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months)
9. ITR(Income Tax Return) or Form 2316 Copy)
10. * Copy of PRC Card or IBP Card 

* If applicable only
Visit Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Republic of the Philippines site for other types of visas. Link here.

Sort the documents based on the list and you're ready for the next step.

Step 2: Submission

Go to your nearest Consular office.

• 122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City 1634, Philippines 
• 12th Floor Chinabank Corporate Center, Lot 2, Samar Loop Cor. Road 5, Cebu Business Park, Mabolo, Cebu City

Visit this link for more details. 

Applications can only be submitted from Mondays-Fridays (except Philippines and South Korea holidays) from 8:30 - 11 am only and cutoff time is 10:30 am.
Visa processing time in Cebu takes 7 working days.

Visa Application through Designated Travel Agency starting July 1, 2018 
Walk-in applicants for temporary visitor's visa will be no longer accepted at the Korean embassy, McKinley Hill starting July 1, 208. Instead, the visa applications will be processed through designated travel agencies. More details

List of Designated Travel Agencies

Korean Consulate in Cebu still accepts personal visa applications
For Cebuanos and other applicants who would like to submit their visa application in Korean Consulate in Cebu, they still continue to accept personal visa applications. No need to go to an accredited agency. More details

Step 3: Processing

Keep your lines open and constantly check your emails. You can also go to https://www.visa.go.kr/ to check the status of your application.

How to check your South Korea visa application status online

Step 4: Releasing

Releasing time is only from 1:30 to  4:00 pm.

Feel free to drop your questions and clarifications on the comment section below.

Step 1: Identify the type of visa

Step 2: Gather the requirements

1. Passport. Its validity must be more than 6 months and still has at least 2 blank pages. If you still don't have one, secure an appointment by visiting DFA's Passport Appointment System site.
2. Visa Application Form. Fill the form completely in block letters. No erasures. No blank fields, just write "N/A". This can be handwritten or computerized. Print this form in an A4 sized bond paper. 
3. 4.5 cm x 4.5 cm Photo. White background. Do not smile. It must be taken within 6 months. Write your name and birthdate on the back then paste it on the application form.
4. PSA Live Birth Certificate. This must be issued within 1 year. To request it online visit PSAHelpline.ph
5. Marriage Certificate. This is for a married applicant. Must also be issued within 1 year.
6. Daily schedule. This is an overview of your daily schedule in Japan. Can be handwritten or computerized. You can book your accommodation through Booking.com or Airbnb. For activities, you can count on Klook. 
7. Proof of income

• Employed:

1. Certificate of Employment. Ask this from your HR. (optional)
2. Bank Certificate. Must be issued within 3 months. Make sure the money on your bank is enough for your trip.
3. Photocopy of latest ITR or Form 2316. For OFW secure a Tax Exemption form from BIR.

• Unemployed:

1. Letter of Guarantee. This is for applicants who don't have a source of income. My dad signed this for my grandfather and mom. 

All documents must be in an A4 sized bond paper. You can also submit your flight itinerary.

Step 3: Submit all your documents in an accredited agency