celebraTINg exisTENce: South Korea

When the simplified visa application for South Korea was announced, I've been wanting to apply for another multiple entry visa.

I was granted a three years multiple entry visa for January 2018 - January 2021 which I've used for five trips.

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Anyway, there should be no bearing whether or not you've had a previous South Korean visa since this is a reapplication and not a renewal.

I made use of the simplified requirements which definitely made this a lot easier.

Check if you're qualified for this program HERE.

Sharing with you my visa processing timeline:

June 5, 2025 - We went to KVAC in 9/F, Brittany Hotel, Aura Complex, 6 McKinley Pkwy, Taguig City, Metro Manila - this is beside SM Aura in BGC.

I was only able to download the Application Form. Good thing that they print out a copy of the Data Privacy Consent Form so I was able to comply with the requirements. I only paid P 10.00 for it.

Make sure to get download both forms though. Five pages for the application and one page for the Data Privacy Consent Form. I tried scanning the QR code above in Google Lens and I was redirected to their website.

As long as you have all the necessary documents, getting a queue number is quite fast.

Waited for my number to get flashed on the screen. Went up a floor to submit the documents and pay for the application and courier service.

Time Stamp of Photos:

Start: Thursday, ‎5 ‎June ‎2025, ‏‎12:55:51 pm
End: Thursday, ‎5 ‎June ‎2025, ‏‎1:44:35 pm

Whole process lasted for only 50 minutes.

June 17, 2025 - I received my passport with a five years multiple entry visa grant. This arrived four days early than what I was expecting. Since the tentative date of release was June 19, the lady told me that the passport have an additional day or two (June 20 - 21) before it gets delivered to me but it didn't actually take that long.

Fees:

Visa - P 900.00
Delivery Fee - P 300.00

Thank you, Korean Embassy for my multiple visa! Can't wait to go back "home."

[Klook Link] AREX Incheon Airport Express One Way Train Ticket

[Klook Link] Private Incheon International Airport Transfers (ICN) for Seoul

[Klook Link] Klook Tmoney Card Pick Up and Delivery (ICN/TW/MY/TH/PH)

Everything, in time. 💖
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Thinking of travelling to South Korea during this pandemic? I've enumerated the travel requirements for Filipinos below. This is aside from the visa, alright? Let's start! ✨

It's been tooooooo long!

Not only for the blog updates but also for offline activities. Glad to be able to go out again and enjoy meeting friends offline and attending events like this. ♥️

This post will have photos from the event I attended named, "#GandaKorea DIY Travel Seminar" where they shared travel tips, showed attractions (Seoul and Jeju Island), and of course, travel requirements to South Korea during this pandemic.

Take note that as of posting (April 30, 2022), they're still not issuing visa and no flights for leisure travellers are operating yet.

This event was held in hopes that we are a day closer to returning to our second home. Sabi nga ni Miss Kring, pilgrimage. HAHAHAHA.

I received a T Money freebie. Hehehe. Manifesting a "pilgrimage" next year. I miss you, Busan!

This card makes a DIY trip much more convenient 'cause this is all you need whenever you ride trains and buses. This is also accepted in convenience stores.

The event started with an opening dance from Nara - the performance group from the Korean Cultural Center. Happy 10 years, girls! So proud to be one of the members from way back. Ito na ba ang pagbabalik naming mga umalis? Nyahaha

"The Korean Embassy in the Philippines suspended accepting/processing of Korean Tourist Visa Application until further notice." As of May 2022

Below will be the travel requirements one must have when travelling to Korea during the pandemic.

1. Negative COVID-19 test valid within forty right hours before flight.

2. Travellers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Two doses, and a booster shot within 180 days from the second shot.

3. Q-Code (QR Code) from the Quarantine Information Advanced Input System

To obtain the Q-Code, you must prepare passport with valid visa, date of travel, vaccination record and PCR negative result.

Upon landing in Incheon, you must show your QR Code to the quarantine office as a proof that you've done all the requirements above.

Travellers are required to take PCR test within 24 hours of arriving. For people who are staying for more than 5 days, you're required to take a rapid test on your 6th or 7th day.

In between the requirements, you're free to enjoy Korea. Hehehe! Hashtag SANAOL. 🤣

While you're at it, I've previously uploaded a lot of must visit places in Seoul and in Busan. You may access the post in the Korea Tag of this blog.

Below are the new attractions in Jeju Island.

Btw, there is no visa requirements in Jeju but there isn't also a direct flight from the Philippines. As of writing, there are still no flights but when the flights resume, your option is a Manila - Hong Kong - Jeju flight if you're not able to secure a visa.