South Korea Visa Application
Greetings from Morelia Tours and Travel Inc.!
Please see attached files for South Korea visa application requirements:
Processing Fees:
- Visa Fee: GRATIS (if trip is less than 59 days) –PHILIPPINE PASSPORT ONLY
- Morelia Service fee: Php 2400.00 per person
Processing Time: 15 working days
Morelia Tours Bank Details:
Account Name – Morelia Tours and Travel Inc.
BDO Bank Account Number – 005120000259
Branch – Roxas Blvd. corner R. Salas Sts Ermita Manila
NOTICE: Extension of Simplified Visa Application Requirements
Effective Period: _January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026_
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines has extended the simplified visa application requirements for the following eligible applicants and their immediate family members:
1. Elected Politicians
Eligible positions include Senators, Congressmen, Governors, Provincial Board Members, and City/Municipal Mayors.
* Required Documents:
* Certificate of Employment or Appointment (original)
* Proof of Relationship (for family members)
* Bank certificate, bank statements, and ITR are waived
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2. Government Officials
Applies to officials ranked Assistant Secretary or higher, and Brigadier Generals in the AFP/PNP.
(Note: Those with “acting” positions are not eligible.)
* Required Documents:
* Certificate of Employment (must include office name, position, period of employment, and salary)
* Proof of Relationship (for family members)
* Bank certificate, bank statements, and ITR are waived
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3. Professional License Holders
Includes professionals with a valid PRC ID or IBP ID (e.g., doctors, dentists, lawyers, CPAs, pharmacists, veterinarians).
* Required Documents:
* Certificate of Employment (original)
* Copy of PRC or IBP ID
* Proof of Relationship (for family members)
*Bank certificate, bank statements, and ITR are waived
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4. Credit Card Holders
1. BDO
A. GOLD Tier
* Gold Mastercard Credit Card
* Visa Gold Credit Card
* JCB Gold Credit Card
* UnionPay Gold Credit Card
* Diners Club International
* American Express® Cashback Credit Card
* American Express® Explorer™ Credit Card
B. ELITE Tier
* World Elite Mastercard
* Platinum Mastercard
* Visa Platinum Credit Card
* Visa Signature Credit Card _(Effective March 10, 2025)_
* JCB Platinum Credit Card
* UnionPay Diamond Credit Card
* Diners Club Premiere Credit Card
* American Express® Platinum Credit Card
* Platinum Credit Card® by American Express
* American Express® Gold Card
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2. BPI (New)
A. GOLD Tier
* Gold Rewards Credit Card
B. ELITE Tier
* Platinum Rewards Credit Card
* Amore Platinum Cashback Credit Card
* Signature Card
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3. RCBC (New)
A. GOLD Tier
* Mastercard Gold
* Visa Flex Gold
* JCB Gold
B. ELITE Tier
* Black Mastercard
* Diamond Mastercard
* YGC Rewards Plus Platinum
* Hexagon Privilege
* Visa Platinum
* JCB Platinum
* UnionPay Diamond
* Visa Infinite
* World Mastercard and its variants:
* RCBC Hexagon Priority
* RCBC Balesin World
* RCBC The City Club World
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4. METROBANK (New)
Eligible Cards:
* World Mastercard
* Femme Signature Visa Card
* Travel Platinum Visa Card
* Platinum Mastercard
* Dollar Mastercard
* Travel Signature Visa Card _(Effective January 20, 2025)_
5. PNB (Starting January 1, 2026)
* Gold Core Essentials
* PNB Visa Gold
* PNB Cup Diamond
* World Elite MC
* M3 World
* M3 Platinum
* Core Platinum
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Eligibility Conditions
* Applicable only to Primary Credit Card Holders (Supplementary cardholders are excluded).
* Immediate family members of eligible cardholders may also apply, including:
* Parents
* Spouse
* Minor children
* Adult children (if student status is proven with supporting documents)
* Spouse’s parents
Exempted documents may still be submitted if preferred.