How to Apply for a Korean Tourist Visa (PH Passport Holder) – For Housewives
OUR ACTUAL VISA TIMELINE
📅 Documents Submitted: October 24
📅 Result Released by Embassy: November 14📅 Passport Released by KVAC: November 16
Total waiting time: 23 days
If you’re a Filipino passport holder planning to visit South Korea, the visa process can feel a bit intimidating—especially if you’re a housewife or student with limited financial documents. Good news: it’s completely doable! In this guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need, how to apply as a walk-in applicant, and our exact timeline from submission to release.
📌 1. Where to Apply – Walk-In at KVAC (No Travel Agency Needed)
We did NOT apply through an accredited travel agency.Instead, we went directly to KVAC (Korea Visa Application Center), located at:
📍 9th Floor, Brittany Hotel BGC
We arrived at 8:00 AM, and we were 13th in line. All three of us—me, my husband, and our child—applied together as walk-ins.
KVAC is now the main center handling tourist visa submissions in the Philippines. Walk-ins are allowed, but lines can get long, so it’s best to come early.
📌 2. Requirements for ALL APPLICANTS
- Valid Philippine Passport (must be valid for at least 6 months)
- 1 Passport-Sized Photo (white background)
- Printed & Accomplished Korean Visa Application Form
👉 Download here: Korean Visa Updated Form 2025 - Photocopy of Passport Bio Page
- Photocopy of Previous OECD Visas (if any)
REQUIREMENTS FOR HOUSEWIVES (NO PERSONAL INCOME)
If you are a housewife supported by your spouse/partner, here’s what you need:
A. Personal Documents
- Visa Application Form
- Passport + photocopy
- PSA Marriage Certificate (if married)
B. Financial Documents (from Spouse)
- Spouse’s Bank Certificate
- Spouse’s Bank Statement (last 3 months)
- Spouse’s Certificate of Employment
- Spouse’s ITR (2316)
OR DTI/Business Permit + Business ITR (1701) — for self-employed sponsors
STEP-BY-STEP APPLICATION PROCESS (KVAC Walk-In)
1. Prepare and organize your documents
Print, sign, and double-check everything. KVAC is strict with missing paperwork.
2. Arrive early at KVAC
We arrived at 8:00 AM, were 13th in line, and the whole process was smooth.
3. Submit your documents at the counters
KVAC staff will check your requirements and accept your application.
4. Wait for updates
Processing time varies depending on volume and category.
5. Claim your passport
You’ll be notified when it’s ready for release.
As long as your documents are completeand your sponsor is financially stable,getting a Korean visa is totally possible.
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