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Our Korean Visa in Cebu Approved — Here’s How We Did It!

Previously, we got our Korean tourist visa at the Korean Embassy in Manila . Now that we are based in Cebu, we applied for our Korean visa at the Korean Consulate in Cebu. Despite applying during the pandemic, we must say that the whole Korean visa application process in Cebu was smooth — from the Korean visa online appointment to the actual submission of our Korean visa requirements up to the releasing of our Korean tourist visa .

Note: The Korean Consulate Cebu only accepts applicants from Cebu. Those from Luzon and Mindanao, may need to process their Korean visa at the  Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) in Manila where they can walk-in or apply via one of the accredited travel agencies .

Let us walk you through the entire process in case you’ll apply for a Korean visa in Cebu like us.

How to apply for a South Korean visa in Cebu

Step 1: know your visa type and gather your korean visa requirements.

There are different types of Korean visas, each with different sets of visa requirements. As for us, we applied for the C-3 (Short Term Visit) Visa for Employed Individuals .

South Korea tourist visa requirements for employees:

• Application Form
• 1 piece Passport size coloured picture (to be pasted on the form)
• Original Passport (should be valid for more than 6 months)
• 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 (including applicant’s position, date hired, compensation, 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). ( Tip: If you don’t have an ITR yet, be sure to create a cover letter explaining why you don’t have it. Please refer to our Korean visa without ITR guide .)
• Copy of PRC Card or IBP Card (If applicable only)

•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

Know your Korean visa type and complete list of requirements for your category.

Step 2: Fill out the Korean visa application form

Print out the new Korean visa application form in an A4 size bond paper.

Tips in filling out your Korean visa application form:

1) Write in BLOCK LETTERS meaning ALL CAPS . Use black pen or black font color when filling out the form. Provide all the correct information and avoid erasures. If you don’t have a good handwriting, you can download the .doc format of the Korean visa application form so you can just edit and type all the information, then print.

2) Put N/A for fields that are not applicable to you.

Take note of these important fields:

1.7 국가신분증번호 National Identity No. 

Put  N/A since we don’t have this.

2.2 체류자격 Status of Stay

Write  C-3-9 TOURIST for those applying for a tourist visa.

8.9. 동반입국 가족 유무 기재 Are you travelling to Korea with any family member?

You can only include your direct family members such as your spouse , father , mother , children , brothers and sisters . Your romantic partners and friends are NOT considered family members, so don’t put their names even if you’re traveling with them.

10.2 경비지불자 Who will pay for your travel-related expenses?

a) 성명/회사(단체)명 Name of Person/Company(Institute)

Write your name if you are self-funding your trip. If not, put the name of the person/s or organizations who will fund your Korea trip.

b) 관계 Relationship to you

Just put “ SELF ” if you are funding your travel or your relationship to the entity funding you.

c) 지원내용 Type of Support

Write “ FINANCIAL SUPPORT ” or  the part of your trip which will be funded like hotels, flights, tours, etc.

See sample filled out Korean visa application form below:

Tip: For the field under 8.4 Address in Korea , choose any Korea hotel on Klook  or  Agoda and put their address and contact information on your application form. Pick a hotel with a free cancellation policy so can cancel without paying anything in case your visa gets denied. We temporarily put Lotte Hotel Seoul for our Korean visa in Cebu application.

Step 3: Schedule your Korean visa online appointment

Since 4 October 2022, the Korean Consulate in Cebu already implemented the Online Visa Appointment System . You may book your Korean visa online appointment here . Slots will be opened every Tuesday at 2pm for the following week’s schedule. You will be denied entry to the Consulate if you do not have a confirmed visa appointment. Read our Korean visa online appointment guide for the step-by-step process.

If you opt to apply via a travel agency, please skip Step 3 as they will be the one to schedule the appointment and submit your application on your behalf.

Step 4: Submit your visa requirements

Put all your documents in a secure envelope or folder to submit your requirements to your chosen travel agency or directly to the Consulate. If you opt to DIY your Korean visa application, you may proceed to the Korean Consulate in Cebu located on the 12th Floor of Chinabank Corporate Center, Lot 2, Samar Loop Cor. Road 5, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City on your scheduled online appointment date. Please bring your confirmed appointment slip and valid IDs.

South Korea visa fees 2024

• 59 days (or less) stay in Korea — GRATIS (FREE)
• 60 to 90 days stay in Korea — ₱2,000
• Travel agency visa processing fees could vary. For instance, Rakso Travel , which has a Cebu branch in Unit 5 level 1 of Avida Tower 2, IT Park, charges a total of ₱1,900 to process your South Korea visa application. This already includes the handling fee of ₱1,000 and visa fee of ₱900.
• You may apply for your Korean visa at least two (2) months prior to your trip.

Step 5: Wait for your South Korea visa

Once you submit all your requirements, the officer will give you a tentative release date written on the claim slip.

The Korean Consulate in Cebu announced that the current Korean visa processing period is 10 working days , but it could still be extended depending on the number of visa applications received per day.

Step 6: Check your Korean visa online and claim your passport

You may check your Korean visa application status online to see the status of your application. You may proceed to the Korean Consulate in Cebu to claim your Philippine passport on the tentative release date. For those, who applied via a travel agency, they will usually contact you when your passport is ready for pick up at their agency or they may ship it to you depending on your arrangement.

Based on our experience, on the 10th working day, while we were already at the Consulate to claim our passport, the online visa status changed from “ Application Received ” to “ Under Review ” to finally “ Approved “. The Consulate printed a copy of our approved visa and gave it together with our passport. You may also click on the “ Certificate ” button on the online portal to download a soft copy of your Korean visa.

Here’s our approved Korean visa in Cebu:

If, unfortunately, you get denied, you can only re-apply after three (3) months.

That’s it! We wish you all the best in your Korean visa application in Cebu.

Ready to travel to South Korea? Make sure you already prepared your Korean pasalubong list, and read our Korean street food guide, Korea winter itinerary , Korea spring itinerary , Nami Island guide, Lotte World guide, N Seoul Tower guide, Discover Seoul Pass guide, and T-Money Card guide for more inspiration.

Disclaimer: We are not Korean visa experts. All the information provided here were based on our experience at the time of our application. There could be changes to the process after this article’s publication. We advise that you do your own research and fact-check everything from the  Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Cebu .

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SOUTH KOREA TRAVEL TIPS AND ESSENTIALS

• If you have limited time (let's say 3 days and 2 nights only) and you want to maximize you time in Seoul, I highly recommend that you take the early morning flight from Manila and late night flight from Seoul. This will allow you to have full days on your first and last days in Seoul. Please see my recommended Seoul, South Korea Sample Itineraries to help you plan your trip.
• When booking for a hotel in Seoul, you may consider areas such as Myeong-dong and Jongno . These places are best for this itineraries. CLICK HERE TO SEARCH FOR HOTELS AND HOSTELS IN SEOUL.
• To save on travel expenses, I highly suggest that you join group tours - especially for trips outside Seoul such as Nami Island and Petit France , Everland , and DMZ Tour .
• Use a Discover Seoul Pass to enjoy discounted rates, and an all-access tour to the top destinations, shrines, palaces, temples, and tourist spots in Seoul. You may read my review on the Discover Seoul Pass - HERE . It can also be used as T-Money Card that you can top up and use when taking the trains and buses in Seoul.
• To help you plan your trip, check out my post SEOUL BUDGET TRAVEL GUIDE with an ₱8,000 Pesos DIY Itinerary for suggestions and recommendations on top things to do in Seoul, tourist spots, and attractions. It also includes information on visa requirements and process, transportation, suggested tours, sample itineraries, and more.

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Where to Apply for Korean Visa: A Complete List of Accredited Travel Agencies

This page provides the full updated list of accredited travel agencies for the Korean visa application. It’s sorted according to location, so you can easily find agencies in your area.

If you want to learn how to apply and get approved for a Korean visa (most importantly Korean tourist visa), we recommend this comprehensive guide updated for 2019. 

1. Blue Horizons Travel and Tours Inc.

• Mezzanine Floor, Sarabia-Co-Torralba Bldg., CPG Ave., Tagbilaran City, Bohol
• Contact information: (038) 411-2984 / [email protected]

2. Grand Hope Travel, Inc.

• 2/F Galleria Luisa Building, C. Gallares St., Tagbilaran City, Bohol
• Contact information: (038) 501-8588 / [email protected]
• 46-D, D’Mall de Boracay, Balabag, Boracay, Malay, Aklan
• Contact information: (036) 288-4901 / [email protected]

2. HanaTour Manila Inc.

• Hennan Lagoon Bldg., Station 2, Balabag, Boracay, Malay, Aklan
• Contact information: (036) 288-2626

3. Rakso Air Travel and Tours Inc.

• Regency Lagoon Bldg. A, Balabag, Malay, Aklan
• Contact information: (036) 288-2419 / 288-2420 / [email protected]
• Visa processing fee: Php 700

First United Travel Inc.

• 2/F Abary Square Bldg. 1733 Año cor. F. Vergel De Dios St., Poblacion, Baliuag, Bulacan
• Contact information: (044) 892-0746 / 766-1939 / [email protected]
• Visa processing fee: Php 1,200

Cagayan de Oro.

Rakso air travel and tours inc..

• 2/F VLC Tower 1 Upper Carmen, Pueblo de Oro, IT Park cor. Gran Via Trade St. Cagayan de Oro City
• Contact information: (088) 881-8811 / 881-9419 / [email protected]

1. Getaway Tours International Inc. (Dasma Branch).

• UGF 156, SM City Dasmariñas, Sampaloc I, Dasmariñas City, Cavite
• Contact information: (046) 432-3387 / (02) 843-5902 / [email protected] / [email protected]

2. Getaway Tours International Inc. (General Trias Branch).

• Level 2 – Unit 200-A, Robinsons Place, General Trias, Cavite
• Contact information: (046) 436-2112 / (02) 703-2612 / [email protected]

1. Adventure International.

• 2/F Mahogany Place, Pope John Paul II Ave., Cebu City
• Contact information: (032) 238-3076 / [email protected]

2. Blue Horizons Travel and Tours Inc.

• Unit 10F MSY Tower, Pescadores Road, Cebu Business Park
• Contact information: (032) 232-8886 / [email protected]

3. First United Travel Inc.

• Unit 118 The QC Pavilion, Gorordo Ave., Lahug, Cebu City
• Contact information: (032) 266-1841 / 412-0863 / [email protected]

4. Grand Hope Travel, Inc. (Main Office).

• Lower Ground Level, SM City, Juan Luna Ave. Extension, Cebu City
• Contact information: (032) 233-8530 / 234-0764 / 233-8263 / 234-0767 / [email protected]

5. Grand Hope Travel, Inc. (Ayala Branch).

• Level 4 Ayala Center Cebu, Archbishop Reyes Ave., Cebu Business Park, Cebu City
• Contact information: (032) 268-9009 / 268-9008 / [email protected]

6. Grand Hope Travel, Inc. (Fuente Branch).

• G/F Dona Luisa Building, Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City
• Contact information: (032) 255-4089 / 255-4091 / [email protected]

7. HanaTour Manila Inc.

• 3/F BF Pajo Bldg. ML Quezon Ave., Pajo, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
• Contact information: (032) 236-4287

8. Hankookceb Corp.

• Room 301 Trans Asia Building, MJ Cuenco Ave. cor. Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City
• Contact information: (032) 238-2595 / (070) 4645-7283 / [email protected]
• Visa processing fee: Php 800

9. JTB Asia Pacific Phil. Corp.

• 2/F, J Centre Mall, V. Albano, Mandaue City, Cebu
• Contact information: (032) 260-8024
• Visa processing fee: Php 500

10. Pan Pacific Travel Corporation.

• Suite No. 6, Diplomat Hotel, 90 F. Ramos St., Cebu City
• Contact information: (032) 254-0343 / 254-0345 / 254-0347 / 254-0349 / [email protected]

11. Rakso Air Travel and Tours Inc.

• 2/F The Walk, Cebu IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City
• Contact information: (032) 340-2000 / [email protected]

12. The Baron Travel Corporation.

• Unit H Capitol Commercial Complex, N. Escario St., Cebu City
• Contact information: (032) 255-6095 / [email protected]

13. TravelServices Inc.

• 4/F, Metrobank Plaza Building, Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City
• Contact information: (032) 806-7505 / 253-5808 / 255-7374 / [email protected]

14. Uni-Orient Travel, Inc.

• 2/F Capitol Square, Escario St., Cebu City
• Contact information: (032) 253-1866
• Level 1 Unit 111B-112, Robinsons Cybergate Mall Davao, J.P. Laurel St., Bajada, Davao City
• Contact information: (082) 287-8200 / [email protected]

1. Constellation Travels, Inc.

• G/F Door 2, Manfred’s Building, 22 Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City
• Contact information: (033) 514-1066 / (0956) 660-0645 / [email protected]

2. Rakso Air Travel and Tours Inc.

• G/F Unit 23 City Times Square, Iloilo City Center, Sen. Benigno S. Aquino Ave., Iloilo City
• Contact information: (033) 327-4249 / 327-4254 / 327-4253 / (0917) 633-3793 / (0999) 227-0170 / [email protected]

TravelServices Inc.

• 2/F J. Alcasid Business Center, Crossing St., Calamba City, Laguna
• Contact information: (032) 806-7503 / (049) 508-2512 to 13 / [email protected]

Reli Tours and Travel Company.

• SM Southmall, Alabang-Zapote Road, Las Piñas
• Contact information: (02) 692-1112 / (0966) 442-2355 / (0939) 627-9133 / [email protected]

G/3-4F Eurovilla 2, V.A. Rufino St., Legaspi Village, Makati

Contact information: (02) 884-9400 / [email protected]

2. Ark Travel Express, Inc.

• Unit Lower Ground 3, 4 & 14, 146 Alfaro Place, L.P. Leviste St. Salcedo Village, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 816-6416 / 816-2201 / 815-2296 / 893-7294 / 893-4979 / 894-3372 / [email protected] / [email protected]
• Visa processing fee: Php 1,500

3. Blue Horizons Travel and Tours Inc.

• 23/F Pacific Star Building, Makati Ave., Makati
• Contact information: (02) 988-5000 / [email protected]

4. Casto Travel Philippines Inc.

• 2/F Tuscan Bldg., 114 V.A. Rufino St., Legaspi Village, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 810-0079 / [email protected]

5. City Travel and Tours Corporation.

• LG8 Cityland 10 Tower 1, H.V. Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 812 9111 / (0918) 291-9977 / (0923) 733-2780 / (0917) 885-2780 / [email protected]

6. Constellation Travels, Inc.

• 5/F Merry Land Plaza, 1157 Chino Roces Ave., San Antonio Village, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 224-1730 local 702 / 224-1758 / [email protected]

7. First United Travel Inc.

• Garden Level, Corinthian Plaza, 121 Paseo De Roxas, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 818-7181 / 459-0900 / [email protected]
• Unit 201 Buma Building, Metropolitan Ave., San Antonio, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 776-0253 / [email protected]
• Unit G3-315B, 3/F Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Makati
• Contact information: (0998) 842-2118

10. Las Palmas Tours and Travel Agency, Inc.

• UG1 146 Alfaro Place Bldg, L.P. Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 840-1363 to 65 / 810-0107 to 08 / 810-0226 to 27 / 817-1224 / 892-3663 / 810-0172

11. Marsman Drysdale Travel Inc.

• 19/F Robinsons Summit Center, 6783 Ayala Ave., Makati
• Contact information: (02) 887-0000 / [email protected]

12. North Star International Travel, Inc.

• 19/F Trident Tower, 312 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati
• Contact information: (02) 485-7272 / [email protected]

13. Pan Pacific Travel Corporation.

• Unit LG-1 Herrera Tower Condominium, 98 V.A. Rufino cor. Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 810-8551 to 56 / [email protected]

14. Rajah Travel Corporation.

• 3/F 331 Building, Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati
• Contact information: (02) 894-0886 / (0917) 527-4649 / [email protected]

15. Rakso Air Travel and Tours Inc.

• 3/F Rico Building, 112 Aguirre St., Legaspi Village, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 651-9000 / [email protected]

16. Reli Tours and Travel Company.

• 3/F Dusit Thani Hotel, Ayala Center, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 894-1210 / [email protected]

17. Sharp Travel Service (Phils.) Inc.

• Suite 504 Alexander House Bldg., 132 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 817-0071 to 74 local 315 / [email protected]

18. Swire Travel Philippines Inc.

• Units C & D, 6/F, Country Space I Building, Sen. Gil Puyat Ave, Salcedo Village, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 817-1082 / 781-2500 / (0977) 387-9721 / (0933) 043-9594 / (0908) 885-7602 / (0925) 369-7210 / [email protected] / [email protected]

19. The Baron Travel Corporation.

3/F PCCI Corporate Center, 118 L.P. Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati

Contact information: (02) 817-4926 / [email protected]

20. TravelServices Inc.

• 2/F Trinity Insurance Center, 7504 Bagtikan St., San Antonio, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 706-8600 / [email protected]

21. Uni-Orient Travel, Inc.

• I Care Bldg., 167 Legaspi cor. De La Rosa St., Legaspi Village, Makati
• Contact information: (02) 818-9585

Mandaluyong.

1.  aboex travel and tours..

• Unit 14 Upper Ground Globe Tower Plaza, 1 Pioneer cor. Madison St., Mandaluyong
• Contact information: (077) 722-2141 / (02) 246-1518

2. Reli Tours and Travel Company.

• SM Megamall, EDSA cor. Julia Vargas Ave., Mandaluyong
• Contact information: (02) 692-1114 / (0966) 442-2234 / (0919) 952-8422 / [email protected]

3. Travel Pros.

• 5/F SM Megamall Bldg. B, EDSA cor. Julia Vargas Ave., Mandaluyong
• Contact information: (02) 634-0265 / 636-1687 / (0917) 886-6578 / [email protected]
• Visa processing fee: Php 950

1. Budget Travel and Tours Inc.

• Suite 3, Metropolitan Tower, Mabini St., Malate, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 523-8120 to 26 / [email protected]

2. Getaway Tours International Inc.

• 576 San Andres St. near corner Adriatico St., Malate, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 524-2202 / 524-2252 / 354-4268 / 353-0100 / 354-4763 / [email protected]

3. Horizon Travel & Tours, Inc. (Main Office).

• 490 Potenciana Mansion, Sta. Monica St., Ermita, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 328-3388 / 521-2586 / [email protected]

4. Horizon Travel & Tours, Inc. (Binondo Branch).

• 345 San Vicente cor. T. Pinpin St., Binondo, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 310-2308 to 09 / 986-2717 / [email protected]

5. International Journeys Inc.

• Unit 2 3/F Altra Center Building, Jorge Bocobo St., Malate, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 400-0550

6. Las Palmas Tours and Travel Agency, Inc.

• G/F Unit B2 Imperial Bayfront Tower, 1642 A. Mabini St., Malate, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 711-7069 / 711-7072 / 711-7074 to 76

7. Pan Pacific Travel Corporation (Head Office).

• 353 E.T. Yuchengco St., Binondo, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 243-6666 / [email protected]

8. Pan Pacific Travel Corporation (Ermita Branch).

• G/F Pacific Place Apartelle Suites, 539 Arquiza St., Ermita, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 523-1990 / 526-6427 / [email protected]

9. Rajah Travel Corporation.

• G/F GLC Building, A. Mabini cor. T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 523-8801 / 894-0886 / (0917) 527-4649 / [email protected]

10. Rakso Air Travel and Tours Inc. (Binondo Branch).

• 517-519 Tomas Mapua St., Santa Cruz, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 244-3501 to 02 / [email protected]

11. Rakso Air Travel and Tours Inc. (Manila Branch).

• Unit G-06 Malate Adriatico Grand Residences, 1415 Adriatico St., Ermita, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 354-1000 / [email protected]

12. Reli Tours and Travel Company.

• 4/F Lucky Chinatown, Reina Regonte cor. Dela Reina St., Binondo, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 242-0640 / (0906) 492-1000 / [email protected]

13. Uni-Orient Travel, Inc.

• 447 Juan Luna St., Binondo, Manila
• Contact information: (02) 243-3888 / [email protected]

Muntinlupa.

• Unit 4018 3/F Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa
• Contact information: (02) 850-5455 / 850-5463 / 807-6821 / [email protected]

2. Swire Travel Philippines Inc.

• The Bellevue Alabang, Muntinlupa
• Contact information: (02) 771-8181 local 8028 / (0925) 4945-155 / [email protected]

1. City Travel and Tours Corporation.

• Unit 201 2F Diamond Spring Hotel Bldg. Mc Arthur Highway, Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga
• Contact information: (045) 405-0317 / (0918) 233-2144 / (0922) 863-6006 / (0915) 762-2882 / [email protected]

2. Las Palmas Tours and Travel Agency, Inc.

• Unit 2, Consunji St., Brgy. Sto Rosario, San Fernando, Pampanga
• Contact information: (045) 435-1177 / 435-1977 / 435-1016
• 2/F #1 Quad 2 Plaridel St., Nepo Center, Brgy. Sto. Rosario Angeles City, Pampanga
• Contact information: (045) 888-1010 / [email protected]

4. Swire Travel Philippines Inc.

• Midori Clark Hotel and Casino Kalayaan St., C.M. Recto Ave., Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga
• Contact information: (045) 499-1105 / (0932) 426-0819 / [email protected]

Getaway Tours International Inc.

• G/F WSCT 026 Waltermart, Brgy. San Isidro, Dr. Santos Ave., Sucat, Parañaque
• Contact information: (02) 820-1707 / 820-1504 / 820-4238 / [email protected] / [email protected]

1. Come on Phils. Golf & Travel Agency Inc.

• U-PXA 03A Hobbies of Asia 8, Diosdado Macapagal Blvd., Pasay
• Contact information: (02) 810-1959
• 4/F One E-Com Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay
• Contact information: (02) 856-9741

3. Island Resort Club Tour Services, Inc. (JOINenJOY).

• Unit 109-P, G/F Five-Ecom Center, Pacific Drive, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay
• Contact information: (02) 708-2000 / [email protected]
• Visa processing fee: Php 1,000

4. JTB Asia Pacific Phil. Corp.

• G/F Unit 107, Entertainment Mall, New South Wing, SM Mall of Asia
• Contact information: (0949) 994-0249

1. KP JOEUN Consultancy Inc.

• Retail 9, Goldland Millenia Tower, J. Escriva Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig
• Contact information: (02) 854-5514 / 451-1282 / 998-6639

2. MNK Travel & Tours Corp.

• 802 One Corp. Center, Julia Vargas cor. Meralco Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig
• Contact information: (02) 687-4443

3. Party-on Travel and Tour Community, Inc.

• Unit C2 17/F Strata 100 Bldg., F. Ortigas Jr. Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig
• Contact information: (02) 470-2000

4. Uni-Orient Travel, Inc.

• Unit 2101 East Tektite Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange, Ortigas Center, Pasig
• Contact information: (02) 705-2222

Travel Pros.

• 2/F A-Square Town Center, Doña Tating St., Tiaong, Quezon
• Contact information: (042) 652-2268 / (0922) 816-1703 / [email protected]

Quezon City.

• Shop 47, Shopwise Arcade, Times Square Ave., Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City
• Contact information: (02) 352-7466 / [email protected]

2. JTB Asia Pacific Phil. Corp.

• 4/F Japan Town Retail 2, Level 4, Ayala Malls Vertis North, Quezon City
• Contact information: (02) 932-5600

3. Travel Pros (SM Fairview Branch).

• LGF, Main Bldg., SM City Fairview, Quezon City
• Contact information: (02) 939-6023 / 938-8742 / (0917) 886-6575 / [email protected]

4. Travel Pros (SM North EDSA Branch).

• G/F SM City North EDSA, The Block, Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City
• Contact information: (02) 332-9678 / (0917) 623-2668 / [email protected]

Swire Travel Philippines Inc.

• Building 1041, Rizal Highway, Subic Bay Freeport Zone Subic, Olongapo
• Contact information: (0917) 496-6961 / [email protected]

1. H.I.S. (PHILIPPINES) Travel Corp.

• 2/F Serendra – Shopping Arcade Serendra, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
• Contact information: (02) 915 0351 to 53 / [email protected]
• 18/F, Unit 2, RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Center, 26th & 25th Streets, Bonifacio South, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
• Contact information: (02) 894-5528

3. Travel Pros (Market! Market! Branch).

• 3/F Market! Market!, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
• Contact information: (02) 889-7296 / 889-7396 / (0922) 816-1704 / [email protected]

4. Travel Pros (SM Aura Branch).

• SM Aura Premier B1, SM Aura, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
• Contact information: (02) 556-3007 / (0922) 816-1707 / [email protected]

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HOW TO APPLY for a SOUTH KOREA VISA in CEBU

Applying for a South Korean visa in Cebu is not that different from that in Manila. The required documents are exactly the same. The only difference is in the actual lodging of the application at the consular office and the length of the processing time.

A friend very recently applied for a South Korean visa in Cebu and we asked her to document every step of the way, so now we’re sharing it with you. Here goes.

1. Gather all basic requirements.

The set of requirements varies according to the applicant’s employment status. In this post, we will only tackle the four most common types of applicants: employees, self-employed, housewives, and students. The list follows a certain order, but for the purpose of this article (and so you would easily understand the process), let’s break it down to basic, financial, and OECD documents.

Here are the basic requirements regardless of your employment status. Meaning, ALL applicants MUST have the following:

• Duly accomplished application form . New form as of January 2020: Download here . You can also find it below.
• Passport (must still be valid for at least 6 months)
• Photocopy of the passport Bio page (Page 2)
• 1 passport size colored photo
• If invited by a Korean : an Invitation letter and a copy of the inviter’s passport. (Ignore if not applicable.)

The Section 2 of the application form calls for details of Visa Issuance Confirmation. This section is only for those with a document called “Confirmation of Visa Issuance.” Many people think it refers to previous Korean visas; NO, IT DOESN’T. The “Visa Issuance Confirmation” is a completely different document, usually issued in Korea.

2. Complete financial and employment documents.

For employees.

• Certificate of Employment . Must be original; and must have the address of the employer, the landline number and email address of employer’s HR department, applicant’s position, date hired, and compensation. Mobile number is not allowed.
• Original Personal Bank Certificate . Must include account type, current balance, account opening date, ADB.
• Original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook covering the last 3 months.
• ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316.
• Copy of PRC Card or IBP Card (If applicable only)

For Self-Employed

• Photocopy of Business registration form from DTI or SEC
• Photocopy of Business permit or Mayor’s permit
• Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316 with corresponding payment receipt from BIR authorized bank

For Housewives or House Husbands

• Your own or your husband’s original Bank Certificate . Must include account type, current balance, account opening date, ADB.
• Your own or your husband’s Bank Statement . Original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months.
• If husband is employed – Husband’s Original Certificate of Employment. Must be original; and must have the address of the employer, the landline number and email address of employer’s HR department, applicant’s position, date hired, and compensation. Mobile number is not allowed. – Copy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316 Copy.
• If husband is self-employed – Copy of husband’s Business Registration from SEC or DTI – Copy of husband’s Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit(Copy) – Photocopy of husband’s ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316 with corresponding payment receipt from BIR authorized bank
• Photocopy of NSO Marriage Certificate

For Students

• Original School Certificate
• Photocopy of School ID
• Photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate of applicant
• If parents are employed – Parents’ Original Certificate of Employment. Must be original; and must have the address of the employer, the landline number and email address of employer’s HR department, applicant’s position, date hired, and compensation. Mobile number is not allowed. – Copy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316 Copy
• If parents are self-employed – Copy of parents’ Business Registration from SEC or DTI – Copy of parents’ Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit(Copy) – Photocopy of parents’ ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316 with corresponding payment receipt from BIR authorized bank
• Parents’ Original Bank Certificate . Must include account type, current balance, account opening date, ADB.
• Parents’ Bank Statement . Original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months.
• Copy of parents’ marriage certificate .

UPDATE! (March 2018): The embassy has announced that starting 26 March 2018, first-time travelers who have NOT been to any OECD country as a tourist within the last 5 years must submit the following::

• Starting July 1, 2018. The company alphalist is no longer required. However, it may be requested as additional document for some applicants.
• For Employees applying before July 1, 2018, you must submit ITR with BIR Received or BIR Certified True Copy Stamp + Copy of Alpha List with BIR Received Stamp. You must highlight your name on the alpha list. If you cannot submit company alphalist for whatever reason (usually, confidentiality issue), you can ask your company to write a letter of explanation and submit that. However, according to the embassy, there may be disadvantage in visa approval for those who fails to submit. But this is the best you can do in this case.
• For Self-Employed, BIR Form with Corresponding Payment Receipt from a BIR-authorized bank.

If you’re a freelancer, read: Korea Visa FAQs

3. Photocopy all your OECD Visas

Only if you have them. If you don’t have any, skip this part.

What’s OECD, you ask? It’s the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. To see all the member countries of this organization, visit this website .

If you have been granted a visa for any OECD country, you need to submit both the ORIGINAL copy AND a photocopy of it. If you have multiple, submit them all. Although this does NOT GUARANTEE approval, it gives you better chances.

Update: JAPAN VISA is no longer honored for OECD consideration by the Korean Embassy.

Submission of ITR is waived for applicants who have traveled to South Korea more than 2x within the last 4 years and applicants who have traveled at least once to any OECD country within the last 5 years. This is according to Constellation Travels, which is an official embassy-designated travel agency.

4. Submit the documents to the Korean Consulate in Cebu.

Once you have completed all the requirements, it’s time to go the consular office. They entertain visa applications Mondays-Fridays 9am-11am only . Closed on weekends and holidays. If you’re not from Cebu but traveling there to apply, note that there may be local holidays so double check before going.

Also, Bring 2 valid IDs aside from your passport. I’ll explain why later.

Here’s the address:

KOREAN CONSULATE IN CEBU 12th Floor Chinabank Corporate Center, Lot 2, Samar Loop Cor. Road 5, Cebu Business Park, Mabolo, Cebu City Email Address: [email protected] Contact No.: (63-32) 231-1516(-9)

Here’s how to lodge your application:

• When you reach the lobby of Chinabank Corporate Center, approach the concierge, sign in, and leave an ID.
• Take the elevator to the 12th floor.
• Walk to your right. A guard will inspect your bag again. You will then be asked for another ID, which is why you should bring 2 IDs. The camera on your phone will be covered with a sticker. You will then be given a number and a list of documents (depending on your employment status).
• Arrange your documents according to that list.
• When your number is called, approach the VISA window (the one closest to the entrance) and hand over all the requirements. The officer will check each document and briefly assess it. If something’s not right or insufficient, all your documents will be handed back to you (so make sure they’re complete and correct).
• If the officer finds your pile satisfactory, you’ll be given a slip indicating the date and time of passport pick-up.

Visa Processing Schedule: Mondays-Fridays 9am-11am only

Visa Fees: FREE for stays shorter than 59 P1350 for 60-90-day stays

Processing time : 10-26 working days* depending on the volume of applications that week.

*IMPORTANT! The Korean Consulate in Cebu’s last announcement on their website states that the processing time will be 24-26 days. But it actually changes week after week depending on the volume of applicants. Best to call them beforehand for the latest processing period or check the latest announcement on their website.

5. Pick up your passport on the scheduled date of release.

Return to the embassy on the date indicated on the slip given to you and claim your passpport, hopefully it has a visa affixed to it.

Releasing of visa schedule: Monday-Friday 2pm-4pm

Before leaving the counter, double check that your name, passport number, and other details are CORRECT to avoid troubles in the future.

If you have more questions, we answered frequently asked questions here: Korea Visa FAQs

For more information about Korean visa applications, contact or visit the official website of the Korean Embassy. While we always try to keep this post updated, always double check with the embassy.

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Hi:) how many days ang before entering sa korea valid ang visa?

Not sure if I understand your question correctly, but the visa is valid for 90 days after the issue date.

I just want to know how pages the application for south korea visa becase when i downloaded one it is composed of five (5) pages while the other application i downloaded it is composed of one (1) page. My question is what will i submit the 5 pages or 1 page. Please!!! Thank You.

The Korean visa application form has 5 pages.

Hello po. I just want to ask if my son can submit my application for the issuance of south korea visa with attached requirements ? If he can, is an authority to submit required? Thank you!

Hi!:) I have some questions, is it okay to put “NA” for the fields that I don’t need to answer? In the Application Form (10.2) Funding Details, how would I answer the questions if it’s going to be me who will pay for it?hihi

Yep, put NA. :)

Hello,madali lang po ba pag or process ng Korean tourist visa oat my old Japan tourist visa ako Sir? At Hindi po ako nag wwork sa company.meron ako online business at pinapadalan Lang ako every month ng fiance ko from Japan pls help me po gusto ko talaga mka punta ng korea nag pplan din ako mag apply nang visa next year march 2019 po

May papers ka ba nung online business? Business registration? If meron, pwede yun. APply ka as self-employed.

If wala, dun medyo mahihirapan. Pero you can try submitting other proof nung online business like invoices, kung meron, tapos gawa ka letter to explain. Pero di guarantee yun.

hi sIR. I just want to ask if its posiible na hindi ka mabigyan ng visa, even though you completed all the requirements ? I went to Hongkong Macao and i have like 70k plus in my bank account. im also employed and provided and COE ko po . ask lang po =)

Hi Shie, yep, possible na denied ung application kahit complete ung requirements. They have to assess the documents din kasi.

Very detailed! Thank you!

HELLO PO. I WOULD LIKE TO PASS PERSONAL SA CEBU BUT UNFORTUNATELY HINDI KO NA SIGURO MAABUTAN ANG RELEASING PO. PWEDE KAYA IBA ANG PAPAKUHA KO?LIKE RELATIVES KO SA CEBU KASI HNDI AKO TAGA CEBU. MAY IDEA PO KAYO REGARDING SA GANITONG SITUATION? THANKS PO

Hi Ziggy, sa Manila, I was told ng staff na if someone else would pick it up, just bring an authorization letter plus ID ng kukuha.

I guess same lang din sa Cebu. Just make sure nasa authorization letter ang details ng pipickup.

Would it be okay if the amount of money in the bank is not 50k up? Thank you.

#12 here: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2017/03/south-korea-visa-filipinos-frequently-asked-questions/

What if i’m traveling with my other 3 family members (my mom, sis and bro) , would it be okay to present one bank account for the four of us? Or they require one each? My mom is a widow and unemployed. My sister is a student, on the other hand my brother is employed.

Hi Sarah. Ang alam ko, pwede naman as long as may sufficient funds ung account. (Kung ano yung sufficient, di natin alam. Pero a good rule is P10,000 per day. So since apat kayo, i-multiply by four nyo na lang. It’s not the official rule, just something I follow personally.)

Pero kahit once account lang, baka kailangan pa rin ng separate copies of the same bank statement/certificate. Not sure about this though.

Hi.. what if po ma deny yong visa how many days po bago mka apply ulit?tia

6 months after

Hi yoshke pwede bang mkakuha nang working visa sa korea?pm me kung pwede at may ibang paraan po…[email protected]

Hi Jumar, naku, wala kaming alam sa work visa. Tourist visa lang alam namin. :(

Hi, I already booked the ticket a month ago without checking the requirements for the Visa Application. My bad, i know. I bought for our Yaya since we are bringing our 1yo with us. Now that i got the time to check—For item 7, she will be under OTHER which will be Carer or Nanny. What other supporting doc will be asked from her? Since Financial and Employment docs would not be applicable. Would you know if the BASIC Reqs would suffice? We brought her with us several times already to SG and HK. Need i ask for a Sponsor Letter?

thanks in advance

Hi regarding the new requirements Company alphalist, what if the company cannot provide it?

This is my question too. How did you get your Company Alphalist by the way, Yosh? Thanks for answering.

Hi Jane and Ana, according to the embassy, “If the applicant cannot submit company alphalist, submit letter of explanation. However, there may be disadvantage in visa approval for those who fails to submit.”

We updated na rin the post to include this. :)

Ask ko lang kung pede padin ako mag apply ng korean visa sa pinas kahit rejected ako dito sa dubai.

Hi Vina, naku di ko alam. :(

hello :) what if I only have one valid ID? since I’m still a student. would they allow me to enter pa din?

Hi ..ask ko lang if ok lang bah family related yong magpass nang requirements?

Hindi naman. Basta complete ang requirements.

what if wala akong itr at wala din aqng alphalist? ggawa ba aq ng letter explaining each or in 1 letter lang ang dalawa? tnx

Kahit one lang.

Would you know if the Transmittal Form from BIR suffice if we can’t provide for Company Alphalist?

What is the Form 1604? Is it the company alphalist? What if my company won’t release the company alphalist due to Data Privacy Act? Are the chances of visa approval still low? Thank you.

Hi! We answered that here: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2017/03/south-korea-visa-filipinos-frequently-asked-questions/#One_of_the_requirements_for_employees_is_the_company_alphalist_My_company_doesnt_want_to_release_their_copy_because_its_confidential_What_can_I_do

Hi. I would like to ask my chances to get a Korean visa. I am currently unemployed… i have a bank account…Me and fiance plan naming magtravel sa December to celebrate Christmas (2018) together mga 10 days siguro. as we did in the year 2015 (Malaysia) 2016 (Singapore) 2017 Taiwan. Pero sa Korea Airport kaming magmemeet since galing sya sa Germany ako Naman sa Philippines. May chances po ba ako makakuha ng visa?

Hi Joan, if unemployed, mahihirapan talaga maapprove ung visa.

Hi.. I hope this helps, korea embassy in cebu still accepts walk in application. Ung effective july 1 na dapat sa agency na mag apply ay sa manila lang po un affected na embassy due to increasing number of applicants. Sa cebu po walang masyadong tao… Thanks

wow!!! tks sa info…magandang balita “to..

Hi Yvonne, yep, it’s in the 3rd paragraph.

Hi, tanong lang po. Say, i have about 60-100k in my bank account, however in my coe appeared that my monthly gross salary is only about 15k, same will appear in the ITR. May chance po ba na ma-approve visa ko?

May chance pa rin naman. Ilang days yung trip? If konting days lang, pwede pa rin. Just make sure lang na complete ang documents and maestablish na stable naman ang employment. :)

Hi po, I’m a graduating student and fortunately my aunt will sponsor me on this trip. My concern is instead of my parents bank account and bank statement okay lang ba na sa aunt na lang ang ipapakita ko who is from Canada since siya naman ang gagastos sa akin. ?

Hi Leigh. Not sure, ang alam ko pwede naman. Just prove na lang the relationship by submitting birth certificate mo, ng nanay mo, and ng aunt mo to show na related kayo.

Good morning po , magrenew lang po ng visa diyan sa Cebu, ok lang po handwritten thanks po ilang days po renewal taga cavite po ako , may company travel po ako diyan salamat po

Hello po, I am a senior citizen planning to go to South Korea on Sept 28, 2018 and coming back on Oct. 2, 2018 to attend a convention. Do I have to submit my ITR?

Hi! Yes po. Yung retired lang po na seniors yung exempted, I think.

For the form 2316, it requires “BIR received” stamp. Will they accept my ITR which I got from my office? It doesn’t have stamp or anything on it.

Hi can I ask what should I choose between the choices? My Korean boyfriend invite me to go to Korea and I am still a university student what should I choose student application visa? But I haven’t graduate.

I’m not sure I understand your question well, but if what you’re trying to say is you want to visit your boyfriend, apply for a short-term visit visa and submit requirements for students as listed above.

Hi po, what if wala pong bank account kasi sponsored lang kasi ng friend kong korean? And one thing po, part time teacher lang ako sa isang public school, and my salary is not that much unlike sa mga regular teachers na, pwede po ba yun? yung korean friend ko lang ang magbabayad lahat ng expenses. Thank you

Hi Cath, kahit na sponsored, they will still ask for your own bank documents eh.

Hi po, ask ko lang po. Nag apply ng tourist visa dito sa Manila and got denied. Pwede po bang mag apply again sa Cebu na di mag hintay ng 6months ? May nabasa po kasi akong blog na they accept even got denied here in Manila. Thank you in advance.

Hi Darn! Yep, may mga readers kami na gumawa na nun and naapprove. Just be sure to provide additional supporting docs.

Hello. Ask ko na rin po if pwedeng ipadala na lang sa cebu embassy’s yung mga requirements thru lbc?

Hi Yoshke. I’m an OFW here in China. Can i use my China bank account when I apply for a visa in Cebu? Also, I do not have an ITR. Will a letter of explanation be enough to suffice the requirements?

Sir good evening pano po kng kasama ko personal ung bf ko na korean mag re apply ng korean visa.kz my first apply i was denied

Hi Borge, naku, I’m not really sure kapag OFW. My guess is pwede naman. Dun sa ITR, you can submit ung tax document na equivalent ng ITR dyan sa China. And yes, submit a cover letter too to explain.

But again, this is just a hunch. Best to consult a travel agency to be sure.

Hi Yoshke. Thanks for your blog, it really helped with my Korean visa application last year and this year. Anyway, I just want to ask if you have any idea if i can still apply for a another visa this year? I went to Korea last month (visa valid sep 4 – dec 4 2018) and would like to go back this December. Thank You :)

Hi Jessica, yes, you can apply again basta used mo na ung past visa mo. :)

Hi Yoshke, do you have any idea if the consulate in Cebu also honors the promo for BPI and BDO gold CC holders? Thank you. :)

Hi Lav, that I don’t know. :(

Hi my friend was denied of visa in Korea with information given(your purpose of entry has not been exolain in details) reason na denied..pwede pa kaya sya mag appeal provided details sa details.. appeal letter…complete nan lakat un docs nya at may US at japan visa sya before..may itinerary nm na kasama yn application..pwede kaya sa cebu korean embassy thru travel agency?or need nya magpunta at mag walk in? 2weeks na lng alis namin kaya may option kaya yn?denied dito sa manila korea embassy pero pag mag appeal sa cebu daw kasi sa bgc manika di allow.thank u for your insights..badly needed suggestions

Hi Kim, you can reapply at Cebu consulate. Via travel agency is okay, provided that you address their reason for denial by submitting additional relevant documents. A lot of our readers have done it and got approved in Cebu.

Hi Yoske me and my daughter got denied visa last march 26 2019 for the reason You failed to prove the purpose of travel in South Korea what documents do i need to add for appeal?

What docs did you submit the last time?

Hello.. do they have LbC service? Cause we live in leyte.. we were thinking that we would apply visa personally then ipaLBC nlang nila sa address namin after maprocess ng consulate ang visa namin.

Hi there! I have been to Korea last 2015 and to 2 OECD countries namely Japan and Australia last March and August this year, respectively; visa and passport used were with my maiden name. However, I got married last January this year and had just renewed my passport last September with my married name. My concern is I am still using my maiden name on my business permits and ITR since 2016. I have 2 bank accounts in which are with my maiden and married name. Will be an affidavit of explanation suffice? I am planning to apply for a visa next month. Please enlighten me. Thanks and kind regards, Meg

Hi Meg, not sure if it’s enough, but I think yep Affidavit of Explanation and Marriage Certificate would certainly help.

Hi po how to get ITR po ba?

get it from your employer.

Hi po! Im planning to get a Korean Visa this February. Can I use the 2017 ITR kasi pina process pa po ang 2018 ITR namin, hindi pa po available? Thank you!

Yep, pwede pa ung 2017!

Hi po! I resigned last October 2018 from my previous company and I got my BIR 2316 (2018) from them just this December. Can I use that in applying visa this February? Since my current employer cannot provide one yet because the submission of Alpha List on BIR is February pa daw. They just provided a certification letter regarding my request from them. And is it ok na wlang stamp ng BIR? Only a signature from my previous employer. Thank you!

Hi Juviell, yep, you can use that for your application.

Pero nung huling apply ko dito sa Manila, nirerequire nila ang stamp pero wala na yung stamp requirement sa website nila. So di ko alam if need pa rin now or need pa rin sa Cebu.

Hello po pano po kung student ako tapos unemployed parents ko for more than 3 years na? May bank account ako pero yung friend ko mag sponsor ng trip. Bale two kami magaapply for visa. May chance pa kaya ako maapproved nito? Ano po docs para masabi na yung friend ko ang sponsor ko? Pwede ba ako mag add ng affidavit of support ng parents ko kahit unemployed sila? Thanks in advance pooo

Hi Omen, according to designated travel agencies we talked to, mas maganda talaga na ang sponsor ay family member kaysa friend. Kung di pwede ang parents kasi unemployed sila, baka meron kang uncle or aunt na pwede?

Pwede mo rin naman ding i-try na friend. Mas ok lang talaga pag relative.

Kung aunt or uncle, po, kailangan ko pa po ba kayang magsubmit ng ITR ng parents ko?

Ang alam ko po, last time I checked po, no na, pero need to prove your relationship with your aunt/uncle (birth certs).

can i ask about po sa personal bank account,pwede po bang gamitin yung payroll account namin?pero yung payroll account namin sabi ng hr namin pwede po siyang savings account namin kasi savings account na ang nakalagay sa card namin din sabi nila pag nag resign kami pwede po siya maging savings account.

Hi Chummy, ang alam ko, pwede ang payroll account kasi payroll account din ginamit ko dati. hehe

Hi po! I’m planning to travel to SK this July. Pwede na po kaya ako makaka apply ng visa this feb or March? Or does it have to be 3 mos before travel date? Please reply

Hi Joselly, a regular visa has a validity period of 3 months. (You can use the visa once within the next 3 months after issue.) So 3 months talaga ang best. If mas maaga ka mag-apply, baka mag-expire na ang visa mo nang hindi ka pa nakakaalis.

Hi sir possible po ba ma approve pag ganito ang situation:

A.) yung 35-40k bank account lang pero naka marked as frequent traveller naman ni TA plus may visa na Japan at pa 3 yrs na sa current employer. B.) 110k yung bank acct pero po payroll at may active transactions naman kaso wala pa 1 year yung account parang mga 9mos palang po? 2 yrs na ako sa work kaso nagpalit kasi ng bank yung employer namin kaya yung updated payroll account ang ginamit ko.

A. How long is the trip supposed to be? Personally, ako never ako nag-apply na below P50,000 ung amount, so di ako sure kung okay lang. Pero I think worth a try naman since may Japan visa naman and stable ang work, pero depende pa rin kung gaano katagal ang trip.

B. Oks lang yan. 3 months lang din naman yung kailangan nilang makita and stable ka naman sa company. Basta walang unusual transaction ha?

Hello po, i hope you can help me.. i am married, self-employed and have business then i used may married familyname sa business documents ko but in my passport which is 2021 pa ma expire i am using my dalaga pa na family name will it be confusing to them? or the marriage contract will support na dun? thanks

Marriage contract po ay okay na tapos explain n’yo na lang po sa letter din. :)

Hi po! My family applied for a korean tourist visa and sad to say nadeny yong husband ko po at yong kapatid niya. We are planning to reapply in Cebu and you’re advise will be very much appreciated…ako po ang magpifinance sa family tour namin kasi dahil kakaopen lang ni husband ng business niya. Wala pong sufficient amount ang bank account niya dhil nga ginamit pong puhunan. Yong ITR po niya ay sa April pa lang po ipafile. Meron naman po siyang business permit at DTI….ngayon alin po sa tingin ninyo ang dapat naming gawin….papers ko po ang gagawin naming attachment dahil ako naman po ang magpifinance or yong business permit niya at e explain na Lang po namin bakit wala siyang account at ITR

Ano po ung sinubmit nyo nung na-deny sya?

hello po. i’m currently working as a digital marketing assistant. so online job po siya. may chance po ba na maka travel ako sa SK?

Yep, just prove na may online job ka.

Hi! Me and my bf recently applied for a korean visa. And the paranoid me is not really sure if we’ll get approved due the below facts: 1. My boyfriend just recently started working as a freelance doctor (moonlighting as they call it) last Jan 2019 since he also recently passed the board exam last Nov 2018. (Stated this in a cover letter to explain why he can’t provide for an ITR) but we supported this with his freelance contract providing consultancy services with a clinic he works at right now. 2. He included the SOA of his mom’s BDO gold credit card to which he has a supplementary card. Problem is the Soa is named to his mom and we weren’t able to include nso as proof of relationship (only stated his mom’s name under emergency contact) 3. He indicated in his form that he is “self-employed” plus checked “others” and indicated freelancer. 4. Our bank statement is a bit sketchy as it shows a huge sum deposited withih the month of bank cert request since we sold the motorbike we owned before (we have a new one) and he e-transfered money to me it can be seen in the transaction history. His ADB is 10k since he just recently started work while mine is around 40k. Both of us have 90k+ in our bpi bank accts opened since 2012.

Aside from these, we provided everything completely. I am employed for 4 yrs already. We also travelled to other countries in the last 2 years bangkok (2017 both of us) and taiwan (him only just this feb 2019)

Does this highly affect our chances of getting approved? :( will be so sad if we het denied since we’ve already booked our trip this coming Apr 16. Huhu hoping for your thoughts on this. Thank you!!

Hi Mira, at this point, since you already submitted, there’s nothing you can do but wait.

The good news is, the Korean Embassy may be strict but they are considerate. If they feel like most documents are okay but they have a little doubt, they won’t reject right away. They’d call you and ask for more supporting documents.

We also received a notice from the Korean Embassy (through an agency) that because of the volume of applications this summer, the processing time takes much longer than usual.

Hello. I just want to ask if kung needed pa po ba yung ITR ko kahit walang stamp? I have everything except lang po sa stamp sa ITR ko. May guarantor po ako from Korea. I already have his bank statement, letter of invitation and letter as a guarantor.

Hello Po. Ano po bang Requirements ang kailangan nang mga Kapatid ko. Ganito kasi, German Citizen ako tapos uuwi ako nang Pinas gusto ko sana itreat yung tatlong sister ko mag Korea kasi mga Addict kami nang Kdrama. 2 sisters ko Housewife sila, yung isa wala pang Work. Anong Requirement nila? Ako po ang mag Book nang Hotel at Flight namin. Please Help

You will have to make a guarantor’s letter, stating that yoo will shoulder their trip. Attach your passport cover page, birth cert, cert of employment, bank account and details, itr

Hi Christina, I think nag-aapply sa kanila ung list for HOUSEWIVES. Pero call a designated agency na rin to be sure.

1 Week lang po kami dun, nga mga Sisters ko

Hi, would you know if it’s okay if a relative (who’s not traveling with me to SK) is the one submitting my documents at the Cebu consulate? And do I need to provide an authorization letter or sign a proxy form if ever? Thank you!

I have applied recently sa Korean Cebu Consulate, and correction 1 id is enough. Only at the China bank lobby will they ask for the id. Coz you to log your purpose and what floor you’re going. Thsn at the 12th floor, you are only told to log your name, birthday and give your phone so that the cameras be covered. Then choose on the automated machine your purpose and get a number. By the way, they will no longer review whatever you submitted and will just give you a slip on the possible date of pick up.

Hi Ravi, Is the processing days on cebu just 7 working days? I have a flight on Nov 10 and I think when I apply here in manila I won’t make it on time. Is it possible if I fly from manila to Cebu and apply on Oct 21,2019.. can i make it to my flight on november 10? The reason why it is on October 21 because my passport is not yet available before oct 21. Hope someone can help me with my issue :(

Hello, would you know if they require personal appearance in submitting the requirements? We’re family of 8 and we’re thinking if only one of us can go to Cebu and apply there. We’re actually running out of time so we thought of applying in Cebu instead.

Hi Chimba, no. You can also hire an agency rin in Cebu to submit it on your behalf.

Thanks for sharing, Ravi. They must have changed some of the steps.

We’ll be applying again in Cebu soon too, so we’ll have the chance to experience again.

hi maam i sent you an email

Is there an express visa in the Korean Embassy in Cebu?

Hi. Can i email Korean Consulate in Cebu directly or call if the processing is still 10 working days? We badly need the visa because our flight is on Nov. 2. Thank you.

Hi! did you have a chance to contact them? Is it still 10 days?

Yep, you can contact them to confirm the processing time.

Hi Yoshie, may i ask about the funding details. I am an employee of an airline company and one of the benefit is using free tickets for me and my dependent. I’ll be travelling with my sister, what are we going to put in “travel related expenses”is it myself or the company where i’m working?

Thanks in advance!

Not sure if this is good advice because I’ve never run into the same problem. But if I were in your position, I’d just write myself as the person funding the trip since I’d be taking care of most of the expenses anyway. Then I’ll just probably write a cover letter explaining that you will be taking care of most of the expenses but your company will be shouldering the ticket as part of employment benefits.

That’s just me, though.

Thank you very much Yoshke. :)

You’re welcome. :)

Hi po My friends and In planning na magpunta korea sa Nov 2020 matagal pa naman po, Pero gusto na namin e process ang visa.. In my case po kasi ung friends ko mga ofw tapos ako employed po dito need ko pa po bang kumaha ng travel authority from my office? 6 days po ung stay namin don..

Often, the visa will allow you to enter Korea within the 3 months (90 days) of the issue date. If you apply now, baka expired na ang visa before pa magstart yung trip nyo if November 2020 pa.

Kapag po ba nag apply dito sa manila and madeny pede kaya mag apply sa cebu kahit wala pa 6months?

Hi Daisy, di ko alam kung officially allowed yun pero marami akong kakilalang gumawa nun. Denied sa Manila tapos approved sa Cebu, wala pang 6 months.

good afternoon,

follow up ko po yong visa ni shella eldifonso. October 18, 2019 pa yun. please reply. thank you

Hindi po kami ang embassy.

Tawag po kayo sa embassy to follow up.

Hi po., do you happen to know po kung ilang days ang visa processing ng Cebu as of this writing for Korean visa and pede pa rin po ba ang walk in..? pag dito po kase sa manila hindi aabot eh.. Thank You po

Their last announcement was 26 days, but that was October. Best to call them or email them at [email protected]

Thank you for being so helpful sir.

Hi I just want to ask if using online banking in lieu of a bank statement would suffice? My bank told me it’s basically the same. I still haven’t received my bank statement yet and I am worried that I might ran out of time in applying for my visa before my flight.

Hello po! Tanung ko lang pano ba mag apply nang korean vesa touris gosto mo namin mag stay kahit 3months .may kapatid po ako don nag asawa na citizen na po siya don ..pls help me.

Hi! :) Planning to apply early next year. Can I include my Chinese visa in the OECD requirements? Will that still count even if China is just a ‘key partner’?

Do we still need to apply on-line schedule here in Korean Consulate of Cebu? the last time I went there, I was requested to go to a certain link for on-line schedule. However, there is no link or is not anymore available.

Hi Gwynn, unfortunately, wala po kaming updates kung paano sa Cebu application these days. :(

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List of Accredited Travel Agencies for Korean Visa in the Philippines

Updated list of Accredited Travel Agencies for Korean Visa in the Philippines are posted in this page. If you are planning to travel and visit South Korea soon, it is important to lodge your visa application at the following travel agents only.

Important: Due to COVID-19 pandemic, kindly check the updated and latest visa announcements from the Korean Embassy official website before you travel Korea.

The Korean Embassy in the Philippines announced that visa applications would be processed through selected travel agencies approved by them. This is due to the fact that the increasing number of Korean visa applications are climbing up the charts.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea , “Total number of visa applicants increased from 90,000 in the year 2015 to 120,000 by the end of 2016. In the year 2017, total number of visa applicants recorded was around 160,000.”

The number of visa applications unexpectedly increased in 2018 and will continue to grow as many foreign tourists are adding places in Korea to their bucket list.

Filipinos are among the rising number of tourists who enjoy visiting Korea. Favorite travel spots in Korea include the city of Seoul, Nami Island, Gyeongbok Palace, Everland theme park, Jeju Island, Seoul Tower, Love Lock, Petite France , Myeongdong Street and many more attractions.

While getting a Korean tourist visa is one of the easiest ways to get a visa from OECD countries according to Filipino travelers, some still struggle for successful applications. What I can advice is to submit complete documents and always be consistent with your personal details from all your documents.

Additionally, some major credit cards companies in the Philippines partnered with banks like BDO and BPI, are allowed to waive Income Tax Returns as one of the requirements in applying for a Korean tourist visa in the country.

Table of Contents:

List of Accredited Travel Agencies for Korean Visa:

• Aboex Travel and Tours – 14 Unit 14 Upper Ground Globe Tower Plaza 1 Pioneer St., Cor. Madison St. Mandaluyong
• Adventure International – G/F 3rd & 4th Floor Eurovilla 2, Rufino St. Legaspi Village Makati City
• ARK Travel Express, Inc. – 146 Alfaro Place, L.P Leviste St. Salcedo Village, Makati City
• Blue Horizons Travel and Tours, Inc. – 23 Floor Pacific Star Bldg. Makati Avenue Cor, Sen Gil Puyat, Makati City
• Alabang Branch – Unit 4018 3/F Alabang Town Center Alabang Muntinlupa City
• Casto Travel Philippines, Inc. – 2/Flr Tuscan Bldg., 114 VA Rufino St., Legaspi Village, Makati City
• Pampanga Branch – Unit 201, 2F Diamond Spring Hotel Bldg. Mc Arthur Highway, Balibago Angeles City
• Come on Phils. Golf and Travel Agency, Inc. – U-PXA 03A Hobbies of Asia 8, Diosdado Macapagal, Pasay City
• Iloilo Branch – G/F Door 2, Manfred’s Building, 22 Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City
• Cebu Branch – Unit 118, The QC Pavillon Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City
• Bulacan Branch – 2/Floor, Abary Square Bldg. 1773 Ano St. corner F. Vergel De Dios St. Poblacion, Baliuag Bulacan
• Subic Satellite Office – BLDG. 896 Rizal Highway Corner Manila Avenue, Subic Bay Freefort Zone
• Getaway Tours International, Inc. – San Andres St. near corner Adriatico St. Malate, Manila
• Grand Hope Travel, Inc. – Lower Ground Level, SM City – NRA, Cebu City
• For Corporate and Sub-agents -14F Picadilly Star Building, 4th Avenue corner 27th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
• Hanatour Manila, Inc. – 2/F Damon Bldg., Macapagal Avenue, 1011 Pasay, Metro Manila
• Makati Branch – Unit 201 Buma Building Metropolitan Ave., San Antonio Makati City
• Horizon Travel and Tours, Inc. – 490 Potenciana Mansion Sta Monica St., Ermita Manila
• International Journeys, Inc. – Unit 2 Third Floor Altra Center 1663 Jorge Bocobo Street Malate, Manila
• Island Resort Club Tour Services, Inc. – Unit 109-P, G/F Five Ecom Center, Pacific Drive, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
• Mall of Asia Branch – G/F 107 Entertainment Mall, New South Wing SM Mall of Asia, MOA Complex, Pasay City
• Makati Branch – Unit G3-315B, 3/F Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Makati City
• QC Branch – 4th Floor Japan Town Retail 2 Level 4, Ayala Mall (Vertis North), Quezon City
• Cebu Branch – Unit 2L 170, J Centre Mall, A.S. Fortuna St., Bakilid, Mandaue City, Cebu City
• Cebu Branch – Unit 5/6, MDCT Building 8th Floor, Block 20, Leyte Loop Cebu Business Park, Cebu City
• KP JOEUN Consultancy, Inc. – Retail 9, Goldland Millenia Tower J., Escriva Drive Ortigas Center, Pasig City
• Makati Branch – UGI1 Alfaro Place 146 LP Leviste Street Salcedo Village, Makati City
• Pampanga Branch – Unit 2 1010 Alley Building, Consunji Street Brgy. Sto Rosario, City of San Fernando, Pampanga
• Marsman Drysdale Travel, Inc. – 19th Floor Robinsons Summit Center, Ayala Avenue, Makati City
• MNK Travel and Tours Corp – 802 One Corp. Center, Julia Vargas Cor., Meralco Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City
• North Star International Travel, Inc. – 19F Trident Tower 312 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City
• Ermita Branch – G/F Pacific Place Apartelle Suites. 539 Arquiza St., Ermita, Manila
• Makati Branch – Unit LG-1 Herrera Tower Condominium. #98 V.A. Rufino St. corner Valero St., Salcedo Village Makati City
• Cebu Branch – Diplomat Hotel. Suite No. 6, 90 F. Ramos Street. Cebu City
• Party-On Travel and Tour Community, Inc. – Unit C2 17th Flr. Strata 100 Bldg. F. Ortigas Jr. Ortigas Center, Pasig City
• Rajah Travel Corp. – 3/F 331 Building, 331 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City
• Rakso Air Travel and Tours, Inc. – 3F Rico Bldg. #112, Aguirre St., Legaspi Village, Makati City
• SM Mandaluyong Branch
• SM Southmall Las Pinas Branch
• Lucky China Town Binondo
• Sharp Travel Service (Phils.) Inc. – Suite 504 Alexander House Bldg. Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City
• Swire Travel Phils. Inc. – 6th Floor Country Spacel Bldg. Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City
• The Baron Travel Corp. – 3F PCCI Corporate Center 118 L.P. Leviste Street Salcedo Village, Makati City
• SM Fairview Branch – Lower Ground Floor SM City Fairview Quirino Highway GreaterLagro Novaliches Quezon City
• SM North Edsa Branch – Unit 107 Ground Floor The Block SM North Edsa Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City
• SM Aura Branch – Basement 1 SM Aura Premiere Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
• Market Market Branch – Flight Center 3rd Floor 367A-D Market Market, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
• Tiaong Branch – 31 A-Square Town Center Dona Tating Poblacion 1, Tiaong, Quezon
• Laguna Branch – 049-508-2268 2nd Flr. J. Alcasid Business Center, Crossing Brgy. 1, Calamba City
• Cebu Branch – 4F, Metrobank Plaza Building, Osmena Boulevard, Cebu City
• Makati Branch – Unit 101, Ground Floor, Windsor Tower, 163 Legaspi Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City
• Pasig Branch – Unit 2006 East Tektite Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange, Orgias Center, Pasig City
• Cebu Branch – 2nd Floor, Capitol Square, N. Escario St., Cebu City

The Korean Embassy in the Philippines authorized these 35 accredited travel agencies to process Korean visa applications in the Philippines. We must strictly follow this new guideline to process our visa permit before going to Korea.

It was also noted that the embassy will no longer accept any walk-in applicant with the exemption for spouses and children of Koreans, holders of visa issuance number, government employees with official business trip, and for those with humanitarian reason to travel to Korea urgently.

Travelers who love visiting Korea can also now apply for Express Visa. Again, this can be accommodated via accredited travel agency approved by the embassy. The process is faster, it is within 2 days (prior to the pandemic).

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Southwind Travel & Tours Inc. is a pioneering Travel Agency and Tour Operator based in Cebu City. Opened in 1990, Southwind continues to provide excellent travel services Outbound, tour packages Inbound for various markets.

TOTAL SERVICE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE – is the company philosophy, reflected in our friendly, efficient and professional  relationship with our clients. We commit to perform to the highest standards, and we rate among the best in the industry. We are recognized as a leader in the fields of Incentive Travel Planning and Tour Delivery; Organization of Conference and Meetings; and Event Management. We were given a National Tourism Award (KALAKBAY) for Excellence in Incentive Travel Program Delivery in 1995, and chosen Tour Operator of the Year by (SKAL) International in 2000.

SOUTHWIND TRAVEL & TOURS INC. is a company owned by the management. Their involvement in all facets of the preparation and delivery of tours and travel arrangements mean the best rates, current up-to-date itineraries, quick responses to requests and fast flow of communication.

We provide foreign and domestic tour operators comprehensive and professional group handling service in the Philippines, most particularly in Cebu and its environs. Inbound operations cater mostly to the markets of ASEAN, Hongkong, Japan, Korea, United States and some countries of Western Europe. Our Transportation Department has company owned fleets of vehicles from Sedan, Vans to mini Buses catering shuttle services of major resorts and hotels in the Island. As an IATA accredited company, our Outbound Department handles International and Domestic ticketing needs, documentation and visa processing, worldwide tour packages, and educational student exchange programs.

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Accredited travel agencies to facilitate visa-free entry to Yangyang International Airport

Yangyang International Airport will implement visa-free entry for group tourists to 3 Asian countries starting from 01 June 2022.

Visa-free entry for group tourists to Yangyang Interational Airport may be processed through the accredited travel agencies only.

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35 Travel Agencies That Process Korean Visa Applications in the Philippines

Applying for a tourist visa from the Philippines? Below you’ll find the contact details of the travel agencies that are designated by the Embassy of Korea to receive and process applications.

• In July 2018, the Embassy of Korea in the Philippines stopped accepting tourist visa applications from walk-in’s.
• Korean visa applicants are advised to submit their requirements to any of their 35 designated travel agencies, unless they are a family member of a Korean, a government employee who will go on an official trip, or a holder of a Visa Issuance Confirmation Number.
• A few accredited travel agencies in Metro Manila include City Travel & Tours, Ark Travel Express, Pan Pacific, Rakso Air, and Sharp Travel Service. They have offices in Makati, Manila, and Quezon City, among others.
• You will also find a couple of accredited travel agencies that assist Korean visa applicants in Laguna, Bulacan, Pampanga, and Iloilo.
• If applying from Cebu, you may contact Uni-Orient Travel or Grand Hope Travel and Tours. (You may also still do a walk-in application at the local Consulate, if you prefer.)
• Below you’ll find our directory for the accredited travel agencies, which includes their address, contact numbers, and estimate Korean visa processing fees.
• Finally, check out this bus tour from WAUG that will take you to Nami Island & the Garden of Morning Calm to make the most of your trip!

Explore more:  How to Apply for a South Korea Visa: Requirements & Process in the Philippines

Accredited Travel Agencies for Korean Visa Applicants

Filipino tourists who would like to apply for a Korean visa may seek assistance from these travel agencies that are designated to process applications:

Aboex Travel and Tours 

Adventure international tours, inc..

• Ark Travel Express Inc

Blue Horizons Travel and Tours Inc.

• Budget Travel and Tours Inc.

Casto Travel Philippines Inc.

• City Travel and Tours Corporation

Come on Phils. Golf & Travel Agency Inc.

• Constellation Travels, Inc.
• First United Travel Inc.

Getaway Tours International Inc.

Grand hope travel and tours, h.i.s. (philippines) travel corp., hanatour manila inc..

• Hankookceb Corp.

Horizon Travel and Tours, Inc.

International journeys inc..

• JOINENJOY (Island Resort Club Tour Services, Inc.)
• JTB Asia Pacific Phil. Corp.

KP Joeun Consultancy Inc.

• Las Palmas Tours and Travel Agency, Inc.
• Marsman Drsydale Travel Inc.

MNK Travel and Tours Corp.

North star international travel, inc..

• Pan Pacific Travel Corporation

Party-on Travel and Tour Community Inc.

Rajah travel corporation, rakso air travel and tours inc..

• Reli Tours and Travel Company
• Sharp Travel Service (Phils.) Inc.
• Swire Travel Philippines Inc. 

The Baron Travel Corporation

• Travel Pros
• TravelServices Inc.
• Uni-Orient Travel Inc.

Below is a list of the accredited travel agencies according to location:

Travel agency for Korean visa applicants in Alabang:

Travel agency for korean visa applicants in bulacan:, travel agencies for korean visa applicants in cebu:.

• TravelServices, Inc.

Travel agency for Korean visa applicants in Iloilo:

Travel agency for korean visa applicants in laguna, travel agency for korean visa applicants in las piñas:, travel agencies for korean visa applicants in makati:.

• Ark Travel Express Inc.
• Swire Travel Philippines Inc.

Travel agencies for Korean visa applicants in Mandaluyong:

Travel agencies for korean visa applicants in manila:, travel agencies for korean visa applicants in pampanga:, travel agencies for korean visa applicants in pasay:, travel agencies for korean visa applicants in pasig:, travel agencies for korean visa applicants in quezon city:, travel agency for korean visa applicants in subic:, travel agencies for korean visa applicants in taguig:, directory: accredited travel agencies that process korean visa.

Here are the updated contact details and addresses of the accredited travel agencies, as of January 2020 (An entry with a ✓ means that the travel agency verified the listing to the author) :

• Address: Unit 14, Upper Ground Globe Tower Plaza, 1 Pioneer St. cor. Madison St., Mandaluyong
• Contact number: 077-722-2141 or 02-8246-1518
• Address: G/F 3rd & 4th Floor Eurovilla 2, Rufino St., Legaspi Village, Makati City
• Contact number: 02-8884-9400

Ark Travel Express Inc. ✓

• Address: 146 Alfaro Place, L.P Leviste St. Salcedo Village, Makati City
• Contact number: 02-8813-5943
• Established in 1996

Ark Travel Express Inc. charges a Korean visa fee of around ₱1,500 (estimate). You can message them on Facebook for your inquiries.

• Address: 23/F Pacific Star Bldg., Makati Avenue cor. Sen Gil Puyat, Makati City
• Contact number: 02-8988-5000

Budget Travel and Tours Inc. (Manila)

• Address: Suite 3, Metropolitan Tower, Mabini St., Malate, Manila
• Contact number: 02-85263736

Budget Travel and Tours Inc. (Alabang Branch)

• Address: Unit 4018 3/F Alabang Town Center, Alabang, Muntinlupa city
• Contact number: 02-8850-5463/5455
• Address: 2/F Tuscan Bldg. 114 Rufino St., Legaspi Village, Makati City, Philippines
• Contact number: 02-8810-0079

City Travel & Tours Corporation (Makati) ✓

• Address: LG8 Cityland 10 Tower 1, H.V. Dela Costa St., Makati City
• Contact number: 02-8812-9111
• Established in 1992
• Website: http://citytravel.ph/

City Travel and Tours Corp. charges a fee of around ₱700 (estimate) for Korean visa processing. For inquiries, you can send them a message on Facebook .

City Travel & Tours Corporation (Pampanga) ✓

• Address: Unit 201, 2F Diamond Spring Hotel Bldg. Mc Arthur Highway, Balibago Angeles City
• Contact number: 045-322-3767 / 045-405-0317
• Address: U-PXA 03A Hobbies of Asia 8, Diosdado Macapagal, Pasay City
• Contact number: 02-8810-1959

Constellation Travels, Inc. (Makati)

• Address: 5th Floor, Merry Land Plaza 1157 Chino Roces Avenue San Antonio Village, Makati City
• Contact number: 02-3224-1730

Constellation Travels, Inc. (Iloilo Branch)

• Address: G/F Door 2, Manfred’s Building, 22 Gen. Luna St. Iloilo City
• Contact number: 033-514-1066

First United Travel Inc. (Makati)

• Address: Garden Level Corinthian Plaza Paso de Roxas, Makati City
• Contact number: 02-8818-7181 or 02-8819-3919

First United Travel Inc. (Bulacan Branch)

• Address: 2/F, Abary Square Bldg. 1773 Ano St. corner F. vergel De Dios St. Poblacion, Baliuag Bulacan
• Contact number: 044-892-0746 or 044-766-1939

First United Travel Inc. (Subic Satellite Office)

• Address: BLDG. 896 Rizal Highway Corner Manila Avenue, Subic Bay Freefort Zone
• Contact number: 047-251-4134
• Address: 576 San Andres St. near corner Adriatico St. Malate, Manila
• Contact number: 02-8524-2202 or 02-8524-2252
• Address: Lower Ground Level, SM City – NRA, Cebu City
• Contact number: 032-234-0764
• Address: 2/F Serendra Bonifacio High Street Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
• Contact number: 02-7915-0351 or 02-8822-4496
• Website: https://his.com.ph/others/visa

H.I.S. (Philippines) Travel Corp. (for Corporate and Sub-agents)

• Address: 14F Picadilly Star Building, 4th Avenue corner 27th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
• Contact number: 02-7718-5002 or 02-7718-5008
• Address: 2/F Damon Bldg., Macapagal Avenue, 1011 Pasay, Metro Manila
• Contact number: 02-8403-3993

Hankookceb Corp. (Cebu) ✓

• Address: Trans Asia Building Room 301 Cor. MJ Cuenco Ave, Osmena Boulevard, Cebu City
• Contact number: 032-238-2595 or 070-4645-7283
• Established in 2012

Hankookceb may charge a Korean visa processing fee of around ₱800 (estimate). 

Hankookceb Corp. (Makati Branch) ✓

• Address: Unit 201 Buma Building Metropolitan Ave., San Antonio Makati City
• Contact number: 02-8776-0253
• Address: 490 Potenciana Mansion Sta Monica St., Ermita Manila
• Contact number: 02-5328-3388 or 02-8521-2586
• Address: Unit 2 Third Floor Altra Center 1663 Jorge Bocobo Street Malate, Manila
• Contact number: 02-8400-0550
• Website: https://www.ijourneys.com.ph/visa/how-to-apply-for-south-korea-visa/

JOINENJOY (Island Resort Club Tour Services, Inc.) ✓

• Address: Unit 109-P, G/F Five Ecom Center, Pacific Drive, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
• Contact number: 02-8708-9999
• Established in 2002

For an estimate fee of ₱1,000, you may have your Korean visa application processed with JOINENJOY or Island Resort Club Tour Services, Inc. Check out their website here or message on Facebook here .

JTB Asia Pacific Phil. Corp. (Taguig)

• Address: 18th flr. RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Cntr., 26th St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
• Contact number: 02-8894-5528
• Website: https://www.jtbphilippines.com/korean-visa/

JTB Asia Pacific Phil. Corp. (Mall of Asia Branch)

• Address: G/F 107 Entertainment Mall, New South Wing SM Mall of Asia, MOA Complex, Pasay City
• Contact number: 02-8994-8954 or 0949-9940249

JTB Asia Pacific Phil. Corp. (Glorietta 3 Branch)

• Address: Unit G3-315B, 3/F Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Makati City
• Contact number: 0998-8422118

JTB Asia Pacific Phil. Corp. (Ayala Malls Vertis North Branch)

• Address: 4th Floor, Japan Town Retail 2 Level 4, Ayala Malls (Vertis North), Quezon City
• Contact number: 02-8932-5600 or 0999-2245669
• Address: Retail 9, Goldland Millenia Tower J., Escriva Drive Ortigas Center, Pasig City
• Contact number: 02-8854-5514, 02-8451-1282, or 02-8998-6639

Las Palmas Tours and Travel Agency, Inc. (Manila)

• Address: G/F Unit B2 Imperial Bayfront Tower, 1642 A. Mabini St. Malate, Manila
• Contact number: 02-8711-7069

Las Palmas Tours and Travel Agency, Inc. (Makati Branch)

• Address: UGI1 Alfaro Place 146 LP Leviste Street Salcedo Village, Makati City
• Contact number: 02-8840-1363 to 65

Marsman Drsydale Travel Inc. ✓

• Address: 19th Floor Robinsons Summit Center Ayala Avenue, Makati City
• Contact number: 02-8887-0000
• Established in 1979

Marsman Drysdale Travel Inc. is an accredited travel agency that assists Korean visa applicants. To know about their processing fee, you may contact them via Facebook here or check out their website here .

• Address: 802 One Corp. Center, Julia Vargas Cor., Meralco Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City
• Contact number: 02-8687-4443
• Address: 19F Trident Tower 312 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City
• Contact number: 02-3485-7272

Pan Pacific Travel Corporation (Binondo) ✓

• Address: 353 E.T. Yuchengco Street, Binondo, Manila
• Contact number: 02-8243-6666
• Established in 1978

Pan Pacific Travel charges a Korean visa processing fee of ₱800 (estimate). You may get their updated rates for 2020 by messaging them on Facebook or giving them a call.

Pan Pacific Travel Corporation (Ermita Branch) ✓

• Address: G/F Pacific Place Apartelle Suites. 539 Arquiza St. Ermita, Manila
• Contact number: 02-8523-1990 or 02-8526-6427

Pan Pacific Travel Corporation (Makati Branch) ✓

• Address: Unit LG-1 Herrera Tower Condominium. #98 V.A. Rufino St. corner Valero St., Salcedo Village Makati City
• Contact number: 02-8810-8551 to 56

Pan Pacific Travel Corporation (Cebu Branch) ✓

• Address: Diplomat Hotel. Suite No. 6, 90 F. Ramos Street. Cebu City
• Contact number: 032-254-0343/45/47/49
• Address: Unit C2 17th Flr. Strata 100 Bldg. F. Ortigas Jr. Ortigas Center, Pasig City
• Contact number: 02-8470-2000
• Address: 3/F 331 Building, 331 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City
• Contact number: 02-8894-0886
• Address: 3F Rico Bldg. #112, Aguirre St., Legaspi Village, Makati City
• Contact number: 02-8651-9000
• Website: https://www.raksotravel.com/info/visas/1021

Reli Tours and Travel Company (Makati)

• Address: 3rd Floor Dusit Hotel Corner Edsa Pasay Road Makati City
• Contact number: 02-8894-1214

Reli Tours and Travel Company (SM Mandaluyong Branch)

• Contact number: 02-8893-7259

Reli Tours and Travel Company (SM Megamall Branch)

• Contact number: 02-8637-4694

Reli Tours and Travel Company (SM Southmall Branch)

• Contact number: 02-8800-4948 to 50

Reli Tours and Travel Company (Lucky Chinatown Binondo Branch)

• Contact number: 02-8242-0640

Sharp Travel Service (Phils.) Inc. ✓

• Address: Suite 504 Alexander House Bldg. Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City
• Contact number: 02-8817-0071 to 4
• Established in 1952

Sharp Travel Service processes Korean visa applications for a fee of around ₱700 (estimate). Message them on Facebook here or check out their website to get their actual rates.

Swire Travel Philippines Inc. ✓

• Address: 6th Floor Country Spacel Bldg. Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City
• Contact number: 02-8817-1082

Inquire about Swire Travel’s Korean visa processing fee by messaging them on Facebook or giving them a call.

• Address: 3/F PCCI Corporate Center 118 L.P. Leviste Street Salcedo Village, Makati City
• Contact number: 02-8817-4926

Travel Pros (SM Megamall)

• Address: 5/F SM Megamall Bdlg B. Edsa Mandaluyong City
• Contact number: 02-8634-0265 OR 02-8634-0266

Travel Pros (SM Fairview Branch)

• Address: Lower Ground Floor SM City Fairview Quirino Highway Greater Lagro Novaliches Quezon City
• Contact number: 02-8939-6023 or 02-8938-8742

Travel Pros (SM North Edsa Branch)

• Address: Unit 107 Ground Floor The Block SM North Edsa Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City
• Contact number: 02-8332-9678 or 02-8921-9279

Travel Pros (SM Aura Branch)

• Address: Basement 1 SM Aura Premiere Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
• Contact number: 02-8556-3007

Travel Pros (Market! Market! Branch)

• Address: Flight Center 3rd Floor 367A-D Market Market Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
• Contact number: 02-8889-7296 or 02-8889-7396

TravelServices Inc. (Makati)

• Address: 2/F Trinity Insurance Center 7504 Bagtikan Street, San Antonio, Makati City
• Contact number: 02-8706-8600

TravelServices Inc. (Laguna Branch)

• Address: 2/F J. Alcasid Business Center, Crossing Brgy. 1, Calamba City
• Contact number: 049-508-2513 or 049-508-2268

TravelServices Inc. (Cebu Branch)

• Address: 4/F, Metrobank Plaza Building, Osmena Boulevard, Cebu City
• Contact number: 032-253-5808 or 032-255-7374

Uni-Orient Travel Inc. (Manila)

• Address: 447 Juan Luna Street, Binondo, Manila
• Contact number: 02-8243-3888

Uni-Orient Travel Inc. (Makati Branch)

• Address: Unit 101, Ground Floor, Windsor Tower, 163 Legaspi Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City
• Contact number: 02-8818-9585

Uni-Orient Travel Inc. (Pasig Branch)

• Address: Unit 2006 East Tektite Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange, Orgias Center, Pasig City
• Contact number: 02-8705-2222

Uni-Orient Travel Inc. (Cebu Branch)

• Address: 2nd Floor, Capitol Square, N. Escario St., Cebu City
• Contact number: 032-253-1866 to 69

Who can submit a walk-in Korean visa application in Taguig?

The following Korean visa applicants may proceed directly to the Embassy in Taguig to apply for their visa:

• Spouses and children of Koreans
• Holders of Visa Issuance Number
• Government employees with official business trip
• Those with humanitarian reasons that need to travel to Korea urgently

Cebu-based Filipinos may also still proceed to the local consulate to submit their Korean visa requirements. Here are the addresses:

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Republic of the Philippines

122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City 1634 

Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Cebu

12/F Chinabank Corporate Center, Samar Loop, Cebu City, Cebu 6000

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ABOUT GREEN EARTH TOURS & TRAVEL, YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR YOUR TRAVEL NEEDS!

Green Earth Tours & Travel, Inc. is a Cebu-based travel agency and tour operator providing travel and tour services for both local and foreign visitors. We also provide affordable hotel rates in the key destinations we offer like Cebu, Bohol, Dumaguete, Siquijor, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Iloilo, Bacolod, Palawan (Puerto Prinsesa, Coron, El Nido, Ilocos), Manila and Boracay.

Green Earth Tours & Travel is duly-registered with the Philippine Security and Exchange Commission and is accredited by the Department of Tourism.

We salute GOD, the Life-giver for the greenness of the earth! We cradle it in our bosom as a treasure to be preserved. Green Earth Tours & Travel, Inc. strives to promote both the grandeur and serenity of an earth that is green and beautiful by enhancing the pleasures of bringing destinations far and near close to the human soul.

Eco Tours Specialist

Our travel agency operates unique tours in and around the Philippines which promote eco-tourism. We support communities whose stakeholders under a sustainable model are involved in showcasing their respective localities’ culture, industries and tourist spots.

We partner with groups who look into unique ways of engaging tourists and allowing them to give back to society. We are willing to collaborate with individuals and companies who would like incorporate CSR activities during their meetings and incentive tours around the Philippines.

Of course, our travel agency also offers standard packages like city tours and island hopping tours but you can expect that we do things better and with a heart. We do our best to come up with a unique tour experience you can call your own.

THE GREEN EARTH TEAM

Sitting in the board of Green Earth Tours & Travel, Inc.are seasoned industry players, dedicated and imbued with lofty visions for the tourism and travel industry. Our staff is composed of competent trustworthy people trained to be responsive to the needs of our clientele.

Our travel agency involves itself in the various activities set forth by the Philippine Department of Tourism and we are represented in travel and tour associations which actively seek to improve the standards of the industry.

Green Earth Tours & Travel, Inc. envisions to become a tour operator

• which can ably partner with government in maximizing our tourism potentials fired up with the declaration from the Department of Tourism that “the best is yet to come” for the industry;
• which can be trustworthy in servicing every client who can confidently come home satisfied enough to prepare for his next destination;
• which we can be proud of as our legacy to the community we serve.

OUR MISSION

• to proudly promote the Philippines especially Cebu and Bohol and the Visayas and Mindanao islands as eco-tourism destinations
• to be true to its name by extensively focusing on Philippine destinations that are environmentally “green and fresh”, but not yet well promoted within the industry
• to organize educational tours in order to arouse in students the value of actually experiencing activities relevant to their courses beyond what is being taught in books and in the classrooms and to creatively package destination tours that will answer the specific needs of every client
• to provide seamless vacations to our guests wherever they want to go around the world by partnering with reliable companies
• to be known as a responsive travel agency in Cebu and around the Philippines, where Filipino guests can go to for their travel requirements and whom foreign guests can rely on for their vacation needs, meetings and incentive travel in the Philippines.​

TAKE YOUR JOURNEY WITH GREEN EARTH TOURS AND TRAVEL!

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While we are based in Cebu, nothing’s stopping guests from all over the Philippines and around the world from booking our value-for-money travel packages. We’ve got guests from Luzon and Mindanao who wish to go to Asian Cities like Bangkok or Hong Kong and Singapore, and they book with us because of our fast response, our good rates and our brand of service. Similarly, we have guests based in Dubai who call on us if they want to go to Laoag or Cagayan de Oro or Davao.

How do we do it? We listen to what they need and we find the best possible ways to meet those needs.  So go ahead, email us and we’ll get right back to you as soon as we can.

You may easily reach our travel agency via any of these modes:

OFFICE LINE

• +63 32 238 6625 (PLDT)
• +63 32 412 1028 (GLOBELINES)

MOBILE PHONE

• + 63 917 316 6042 (GLOBE)
• + 63 939 922 4533
• [email protected]
• [email protected]

INSTANT MESSAGING

• Gtalk: gett.inc and gett.rsvns
• Viber +63 939 922 45333
• Whats app +63 939 922 45333

That said, for those in Cebu, we’d love to have you drop by the office for a chat about your travel and tour requirements. We’re located at Suite 203 Cardoc Building, No. 5 Mango Avenue, 6000 Cebu City. We’re right across the old campus of the Sacred School for Boys. Coming from DSWD area, you won’t reach DOLE VII office or the Gorordo branch of Jollibee. The building where we are in is right before you turn right to the small access road leading to Ayala. You won’t miss it.We’re proud of our office, and we are sure you will like it there too. Having an office, being duly registered with the government and accredited by the Department of Tourism shows you we are here for the long haul and we will do our best to serve your needs. Travel soon!

OUR PRIVACY POLICY

Read more about Green Earth Tours and Travel’s Privacy Policy via this LINK .

Our travel destinations are perfect for nature lovers, adventurers, couples and families. We specialize in personal travel arrangements.

AREE Travel & Tours - Your Trusted Cebu Tour Operator

Discover the beauty of cebu with aree travel & tours , aree travel & tours is your gateway to uncovering the mesmerizing beauty of cebu. .

With our professional and dedicated team, we are committed to providing you with an unforgettable travel experience. Explore the pristine white sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and breathtaking landscape that Cebu has to offer. Our meticulously crafted itineraries ensure that you make the most out of your trip, whether you prefer a relaxing beach getaway or an adventurous island-hopping tour. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and customer satisfaction, taking care of all aspects of your journey, from accommodation and transportation to guiding you through the must-visit attractions and hidden gems. Let AREE Travel & Tours be your trusted companion as you immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, warm hospitality, and natural wonders that Cebu has in abundance.

• RAKSO Travel is equipped with advanced technology in both hardware and software applications to guarantee efficiency of operations.
• Our services are well within the reach of our clientele, either online or offline.
• Travel sure, travel safe! Free travel insurance.
• Loyalty rewards program (R-Points)
• We have a head quarter and 8 branches offices nationwide with 200+ employees working hand in hand all over the Philippines.

Cheers for another successful Corporate Social Responsibility from Rakso Travel together with Aqua Planet.

Rakso Travel alongside Aqua Planet, “A Silent Heartbeat for a Watermazing Fun” campaign turns out to be an inspiration. Be touched and be aware of our Deaf friends from Philippine Institute for the Deaf.

To the whole team that made this journey possible, it has been a pleasure and a great privilege to bring happiness to these amazing students.

See you again in our next Corporate Social Responsibility program!

“The Deaf people, like the people who can hear, they can do and become who they want to be.” – Rakso Travel

Philippine Institute for the Deaf (PID) goes to Subic, Zambales loving every moment during their #exciting and #heartfelt trip. A successful campaign brought to you by Rakso Travel, Ocean Adventure, and Treetop Adventure.

A story about 9 special kids, with 1 special purpose, to #travel with no doubts & bounds regardless of their disposition in life. And that whatever they do, they should never stop chasing their dreams & goals in life.

So to these kids, thank you for sharing with us your wonderful experience. We look forward in doing this again.

‘Follow your heartbeat’

Two thousand kilometers from the Philippines.

Five police officers. Five different stories. One island.

Rakso Travel's first ever CSR Campaign done in Jeju Island: Heartbeat of courage. It's time to give back to our heroes.

'Follow your heartbeat'

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• ADDRESS 3/F Rico Building, 112 Aguirre St., Legaspi Village, Makati City
• TRUNK LINE (02) 8651-9000
• FAX NO. (02) 8893-6084
• E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected]
• ADDRESS Unit G-05 & G-06 Malate Adriatico Grand Residences, 1415 Adriatico Street Ermita, Manila
• TRUNK LINE (02) 8354-1000 / (02) 8353-2707
• FAX NO. (02) 8353-5312
• E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected]
• ADDRESS 2/F #1 Quad 2 Plaridel ST. Nepo Center, Brgy. Sto. Rosario Angeles City, Pampanga
• TRUNK LINE (045) 888-1010
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• ADDRESS 3rd floor, Park Soon Oh Bldg, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay, Malay, Aklan 5608
• TRUNK LINE (036) 288-2419 / (036) 288-2420
• FAX NO. (036) 288-2421
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• ADDRESS ​Unit 5 level 1, Avida tower 2, Inez Villa St. Apas, Cebu City 6000
• TRUNK LINE (032) 340-2000
• FAX NO. (032) 340-2267
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• ADDRESS Unit GF03-B Pacific Centre Bldg, 460 Quintin Paredes cor Sabino Padilla Sts., Binondo, Manila
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Seoul strives to attract more foreign tourists

City government showcases unique attractions to international travel agencies

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is taking proactive steps to entice more international tourists, inviting officials from overseas travel agencies to craft tailored tourism products targeting the younger generations.

According to the city government and Seoul Tourism Organization, Monday, six officials representing overseas travel agencies from five countries — China, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines — visited Seoul from April 29 to May 2 for a preliminary exploration tour of the city.

The trip was part of a strategic initiative by the city government aimed at fostering B2B partnerships with major international travel agencies. This aims to showcase the city’s unique attractions while providing active backing for the creation and implementation of travel agencies’ tourism products within Seoul.

Since 2016, the city has signed business agreements with 45 travel agencies from 22 countries, including key markets in the tourism sector like China, Japan and Southeast Asia, as well as emerging regions such as Europe, the U.S. and the Middle East.

This strategic maneuver has laid the groundwork for a robust collaboration framework aimed at bolstering Seoul's global tourism appeal and ensuring its competitiveness in the international tourism market.

Following the recent inaugural Seoul Fam Tour, the city plans to host two additional pre-exploration tours in June for travel agencies from Europe, the U.S. and Middle Eastern nations, and in September for those from Taiwan, Hong Kong and Japan.

The first preliminary tour of the year focused on key locales such as Seongsu-dong in Seongdong District as well as Yongsan, both experiencing a surge in popularity among the influential 20s and 30s demographic, driving the city’s tourism trends.

During their tour, the participants also visited the Seoul Hiking Tourism Center near Mount Bugak and attended Seoul Festa 2024, which is one of the city’s representative spring festivals. These experiences showcased Seoul's diverse and engaging tourism offerings, ranging from urban hiking experiences to immersive cultural festivities.

Seoul Hiking Tourism Center, located on Samcheong-dong Street in Jongno District, caters to both local and international tourists by offering comprehensive hiking tour information in multiple languages, such as Korean, English, Chinese and Japanese. Rental services for hiking gear are also provided, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable hiking experience without the need for prior arrangements.

Seoul Festa stands out as the city's premier spring festival, spanning iconic tourism locations such as Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Plaza, Myeong-dong and Jamsil Hangang Park. This year's festival commenced on May 1 and ran until Monday. Open to both local residents and international visitors, the festival offers a vibrant immersion into Korean culture across diverse realms such as beauty, fashion, K-pop, gastronomy and art.

After the tour, travel agency representatives exchanged insights on emerging tourism trends and suggested enhancements for the city’s tourism infrastructure. Each travel agency reportedly intends to unveil distinctive tourism offerings in Seoul, drawing inspiration from their experiences on the preliminary tour.

Seongsu-dong emerged as a standout tourist destination according to multiple travel agencies. Despite the intermittent operation of pop-up stores, the area's vibrant street atmosphere with a diverse range of pop-up establishments was highlighted for its appeal to a wide spectrum of tastes and age groups.

Additionally, officials from travel agencies proposed enhancements for tourism in Seoul. One suggestion was the installation of information signs at tourist spots with numerous alleys to improve visitor convenience. They also recommended increasing the number of trash cans to promote cleanliness and a pleasant tourism experience within the city.

"We are committed to ongoing collaboration with leading international travel agencies to develop distinctive tourism offerings in Seoul that resonate with global audiences," said Kim Young-hwan, the director general of the Tourism and Sports Bureau at the city government.