The Embassy of Korea Launches Its Online System

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of the Philippines officially launches its online system that enables travelers to schedule their appointments for visiting the Embassy to submit their respective visa applications. At 2pm on Wednesday 14 September 2022, the online system will open. From Thursday 15 September 2022 onwards, the Embassy will not accept walk-in visits for visa applications.

Visit the Embassy's platform to schedule your appointment at the Korean Government’s website for consular
services: https://consul.mofa.go.kr/en/main.do

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. When will the online visa appointment system be opened?
A. The online system will be opened at 2pm on Wednesday 14 September 2022. From 2pm on 14 September onwards, you will be allowed to access the online system.

2. What is the purpose of launching of the online system?
A. This system is to make an appointment through an online means to visit the Embassy for submission of your visa applications. You are NOT requested to line up in front of the Embassy.

3. How can I make an appointment through the online system?
A. Please visit the Embassy’s website or Facebook page for information on how to apply for a Korean visa.

4. Am I still allowed to make a walk-in visit to the Embassy for visa application?
A. NO. Regardless of visa types including spouse visa, you are required to make an appointment to visit the Embassy through the online system. Walk-in applicants for Korean visas are NO LONGER accepted starting Thursday 15
September 2022.

5. Do I still need to make an appointment through the online system even if I am going to apply for a Korean visa through the accredited travel agency?
A. NO. The accredited travel agency needs to make an appointment through the online system.

6. Can I make an appointment on behalf of my friends who will travel together to Korea?
A. NO. Your friends are requested to make a separate individual appointment through the online system. Your appointment made on behalf of your friends will be cancelled by the Embassy.

7. Can I make an appointment on behalf of someone?
A. NO. Only either an actual visa applicant or a staff member designated by an accredited travel agency must make an appointment through the online system. That is why you are asked to put your passport number or the
name of the accredited travel agency in the field of Special Requests.

i. When we find that you are not an actual visa applicant, you and the applicant that you are associated with will be blacklisted. Your appointment will be cancelled by the Embassy.

8. Can I make an appointment on behalf of my family members who will travel together to Korea?
A. YES, but you are allowed to make an appointment only for yourself and your parents and children. Your appointments for your cousins, nephews, nieces and other relatives will be cancelled by the Embassy.
i. Please note that you need to put all the passport numbers and full names of your family members in the field of Special Request. Please read the Guidelines on How to Schedule Your Appointment posted at the Embassy’s website and Facebook page.

9 Can I make double and more appointments?
A. NO. All of your appointments will be cancelled by the Embassy.
ii. When we learn that you are not an actual visa applicant, you and the applicant that you are associated with will be blacklisted.

10. What documents do I have to bring when I visit the Embassy on the scheduled time and date of appointment?
A. You must bring the following documents.
i. A printed or soft copy of your Reservation Confirmation which can be printed after completing the process of scheduling

Please ensure that your Reservation Confirmation must include either your passport number (in case of an individual applicant) or the name of the accredited travel agency

ii. Your completed visa application form
iii. All the required documents
iv. Your Passport and other valid ID
B. If your Reservation Confirmation does not show either your passport number or the name of the accredited travel agency, your appointment reservation will be cancelled by the Embassy. Your visit to the Embassy will be denied.

11. How can I make my Reservation Confirmation show either my passport number or the name of the accredited travel agency?
A. Please read the Guidelines on How to Schedule Your Appointment posted at the Embassy’s website and Facebook page.
B. You are required to enter the following information in the field of Special Requests
i. Your Passport Number in case of individual applicants

Please enter all the passport numbers and names when you submit all the applications of your immediate family members (parents and children only).

C. Name of the Agency in case of travel agencies and worker visa agencies

Source: Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Republic of the Philippines

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