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| 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).
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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:
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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