South Korea will restrict illegal aliens from leaving the country without prior notification in a move to prevent those who commit crimes here from fleeing the country by abusing the current report system, the justice ministry said Sunday. Until now, illegal immigrants could voluntarily leave the country after reporting to the authorities on the day...Read More
This 27th of August the Korea Embassy in the Philippines released a notice of discontinuing to accept Korean Visa Express applications. Effectively on September 07, 2019 the Korean Visa Express in the Philippines will discontinue due to the increase in the number of Filipinos going to the country. Book SBS Super Concert Incheon + Shuttle Bus...Read More
As the Philippines and South Korea mark the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic ties Sunday, the South Korean ambassador to the Philippines said he will ease demands from Filipinos who want to visit. Philippine Ambassador Han Dong-man said the embassy will reduce the number of documents needed for visa applications, especially for qualified experts, journalists...Read More
It will be more difficult for foreign students to get a student visa. This is because the number of illegal stay in Korea with a visa for language study has increased. The Ministry of Justice announced on Monday that it will implement the visa system for overseas students, which includes the introduction of a new...Read More
Many Filipinos are traveling to the Land of the Morning Calm, South Korea, these past few years. Due to the trend of KPOP and KDRAMA here in the Philippines, Filipinos are most-likely want to explore and experience Korea’s tradition, culture, climate, and visit its popular tourists’ attractions and destinations. But the first step you have...Read More
Citizens of 11 Southeast Asian countries will be able to visit Korea more easily when Seoul’s new visa measures start next month if they meet certain background conditions. From Dec. 3, the Korean government will issue multi-entry visas to eligible nationals from Myanmar, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Laos, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Vietnam, India and...Read More
A foreigner applying for a spousal visa in South Korea will have a higher chance if the Korean spouse learns his or her native language, the Ministry of Justice said Monday. The ministry has eased the assessment criteria for a foreigner’s spousal visa application if his or her Korean partner takes classes in the spouse’s...Read More
The justice ministry announced Sunday that foreign nationals residing in South Korea will be able to use automated immigration checks at airports without pre-registration beginning in October. Following this change, foreigners and people of Korean descent with foreign nationality residing in the country can enjoy easy access to the automated passport control kiosks. Currently, foreign...Read More
Visa Free policy for Southeast Asian tourists entering YangYang International Airport has been extended until the end of the year. Gangwon-do agreed to extend the period of visa-free entry, which is only temporarily operated in three countries including Vietnam, Philippines and Indonesia, for 8 months until December 31, with the Ministry of Justice in order...Read More
Due to the increased number of temporary visitor visa applicants, in the near future, walk-in applicants will no longer be accepted while only designated travel agencies will be allowed to file a temporary visitor’s visa application. Thus, the Korean Embassy in the Philippines is going to designate Philippine travel agencies which will be authorized to...Read More
