19/02/2026
SOUTH KOREA 2026? ๐ฐ๐ท
READ: South Korea has simplified the requirements for Filipino travelersโ visa applications, effective February 20, 2026.
In order to enhance convenience for visa applicants and promote visits to Korea, the required supporting documents for visa applications will be revised as follows, effective February 20, 2026.
โข For all types of required documents, the submission of โthree (3) months of bank statementsโ will be waived.
โข For student applicants, the proof of student status requirement will be changed from โOriginal School Certificate and copy of Student IDโ to โeither the original School Certificate or a copy of the Student IDโ (the applicant may choose and submit one).
โข In cases with multiple applicants, common documents (e.g., invitation letter, family relationship documents, company-related documents, etc.) should be submitted in one (1) copy only and attached to the representative applicantโs file.
โข For employment-related documents, the submission of an explanation letter will be waived in cases where there is no landline number indicated, or when it is issued with an electronic signature. As long as other reachable contact information (email address or mobile phone number) is provided, the document will be accepted.
