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The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines will simplify visa application documents for visa applicants who meet the following conditions.
Please be aware that for those who meet the following conditions, only the stated financial documents can be exempted or replaced, and other general required documents must still be submitted.
Extended until December 31, 2026,
□ ELECTED POLITICIANS
○ Applicable for :
- Members of the Senate, Members of the Congress, Governors, Provincial Board Members, and Mayors (City or Municipality)
- (Immediate family members) : One's parents, spouse, minor children (applicable for adult children who can prove to be students through documents), spouse's parents
○ Required Visa Application Documents
- Identification documents (original) such as a certificate of employment or certificate of appointment
- Submission of bank certificates, bank statements, and ITR are exempted for the politician and family members. Other documents, such as proof of relationship, are required.
* Exempted documents may still be submitted if preferred
□ GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
○ Applicable for :
- Persons with a rank higher or equal to Assistant Secretary of the Executive Branch of the Philippine Government, and Brigadier General of the Armed Forces of the Philippines/Philippine National Police
* Excluding those in acting duties
- (Immediate family members) : One's parents, spouse, minor children (applicable for adult children who can prove to be students through documents), spouse's parents
○ Required Visa Application Documents
- Certificate of employment (original)
* It is necessary to clearly specify the affiliated organization, working period, position, and salary. If the relevant information is omitted or cannot be verified due to a lack of contact with HR, disadvantages may be given to the
applicant
- Submission of bank certificates, bank statements, and ITR are exempted for government officials and family members. Other documents, such as proof of relationship, are required.
* Exempted documents may still be submitted if preferred
□ PROFESSIONAL LICENSE HOLDERS
○ Applicable for :
- Those holding a valid PRC license ID (IBP ID for lawyer) with a profession of physician, dentist, lawyer (including judge, prosecutor), certified public accountant, pharmacist, and veterinarian
- (Immediate family members) : One's parents, spouse, minor children (applicable for adult children who can prove to be students through documents), spouse's parents
○ Required Visa Application Document
- Certificate of employment (original) and copy of PRC license ID or IBP ID
- Submission of bank certificates, bank statements, and ITR are exempted for professional license holder and family members. Other documents, such as proof of relationship, are required.
* Exempted documents may still be submitted if preferred
