[JEJU, SOUTH KOREA VISA UPDATE] Temporary suspension of free visa entry to Jeju, South Korea due to 2019-nCoV (COVID-19) outbreak

Seongsan Ichulbong in Jeju, South Korea

On February 5, 2020, the Korean government has announced that the visa-free entry to Jeju Island is temporarily suspended amidst the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. This is applicable to all foreigners (including travelers on transit to/from China).

Screen captured on February 14, 2020, from Ministry of Foreign Affairs website

The temporary suspension was made to minimize any new coronavirus infections in Jeju Island and on the mainland South Korea. 

Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan, South Korea

Before the announcement, Philippine passport holders can enter Jeju Island visa-free through direct charter flights and ships. Though this isn’t exactly bad news, foreign travelers will just need to have a valid visa to visit the island similar to the policy of its country’s mainland.

Seoul Skyline overlooking Han River in Seoul, South Korea

Rakso Travel offers expert visa assistance to foreign countries one of them in Korea. Below are the general visa requirements for Korea:

1. Duly filled-up visa application form(computerized; Font Style & size must be ARIAL 12)

2. Two 2x2 or passport-sized colored picture (white background)

3. Original passport ( 6 months valid)

4. Copy of passport data page

5. Original & copy of valid visas & arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years

6. Original personal bank certificate (must include account type, current balance, account opening date, 6 months average daily balance (ADB)

7. Original bank statement or certified true copy of passbook for the last 3 months

8. Copy of recent personal income tax return with company alpha list (form 1604 CF with BIR received a stamp for employed) or BIR form with corresponding payment receipt from BIR authorized bank for self-employed.

  

Additional requirements may be needed for the following:

Students

Employees

Business

Foreign National

Here are the APPLICABLE FEES to travelers who will process their visa with Rakso Travel:

For Philippine Passport - Gratis

For Foreign Passport - Php2000

 *Express Fee - Php1000

Visa Processing Fee:

*Php500 - visa with tour package

*Php700 – visa only

Got any questions about Korea Visa? Read our guide on how to process your Korea Visa in this blog.

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