How to Apply for South Korea C-32 Tourist Visa as Philippine Passport holder

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general info:
* 3 months validity after issuance
* tourist visa is issued with a period of stay of under 60 days

Starting September 01, 2013, under the new rules, Filipinos who have visited Korea at least once are now eligible for a one-year, multiple-entry tourist visa.

APPLYING FOR KOREA VISA AS ORDINARY CITIZEN IN THE PHILIPPINES
http://embassy_philippines.mofat.go.kr/english/as/embassy_philippines/visa/issuance/index.jsp

requirements:

1. certificate of employment
2. personal bank certificate
3. income tax return
4. 1 pc. passport size photo (35mm x 45mm)
5. fully accomplished application form
6. original passport
7. photocopy of passport data sheet

some major reasons why visa is denied are the following;
- passport is invalid;
- failed to submit the required document completely;
- documents you have submitted cannot be verified;
- failed to prove the purpose of entry to Korea;
- failed to prove strong economic and family ties to the home country;

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South Korea embassy in the Philippines location map

appointments:
Hours of Operation : Monday~Friday 08:30~17:30
- After completing the required documents, applicants may file their applications at the Consular Office from 9-11 am only, Monday to Friday
- Processing takes 5 working days for first time travelers and 3 working days for frequent travelers
- Releasing time is only from 2-4 pm
- Applicants, especially the First Time travelers, are advised to personally claim their visas.
- An interview with the Consul may be required before the result of the application is given.

For further inquiries or clarifications regarding visa matters, you may contact:
Telephone Number +632 856-9210

address:
122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center,
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig city 1634, Philippines
Tel : (63-2) 856-9210
Fax : (63-2) 856-9008
E-mail : philippines@mofat.go.kr

visa fee:
59 days (or less) stay - GRATIS (free of charge)

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AS AN OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKER IN STATE OF KUWAIT
http://kwt.mofat.go.kr/english/af/kwt/visa/issuance/index.jsp

requirements:

- Visa applicants are requested to present themselves at the Embassy to submit a valid original passport, an application form and a recent color photo (3.5×4.5㎝) in person.

- Other additional documents could be required depending on the type of visa requested and respective applicant. Please contact the Embassy to check required documents in advance.

appointments:
Hours of Operation : 08:00 – 14:30 (Sun – Thu)

address:
Plot 6, Block 7A, Diplomatic Zone 2, Mishref, Kuwait
P.O.Box 4272, Safat 13043, Kuwait
Tel : 965-2537-8621/2/3
Fax : 965-2537-2458/9
E-mail : kuwait@mofat.go.kr

visa fee:
KD9 (no more than 90 days)

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