South Korea tourist visa guide

Commonly requested as the core identity document, usually with at least 6 months validity.

Helpful direction: Check it's valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned travel dates — bring previous passports too if you have travel history.

Often the standard intake form for a Korean visa application.

Helpful direction: Applications from the Philippines are often lodged through embassy-designated travel agencies — verify the current submission pathway before planning a walk-in.

Often requested with specific photo specifications.

Helpful direction: A recent photo on a plain white background is commonly accepted.

Commonly requested from employed applicants to show financial standing.

Helpful direction: A recent, complete copy is easier to review than a partial or several-years-old one.

Commonly requested to show account standing and available funds for the trip.

Helpful direction: Request one dated close to your application date, with your name matching your passport exactly.

Often reviewed together with your bank certificate to show a consistent financial pattern.

Helpful direction: A steady balance history is often easier to review than one large recent deposit.

Commonly used to show your employment status and employer-confirmed leave for the trip.

Helpful direction: Ask HR to include your position, tenure, compensation, and the company's contact details.

Helps tell a clear, consistent story about your travel plans.

Helpful direction: Cover every day of the trip, even loosely. Type it directly into your notes below — there's no file to attach for this one.

Useful if someone in Korea is hosting you, to support your travel story.

Helpful direction: Ask your host to mention your relationship, the purpose of your visit, and their address and residence status in Korea.