Philippines
South Korea
South Korea visa for Filipino citizens
Entry requirement
South Korea requires a visa from Filipino citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- South Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at overseas.mofa.go.kr
Which South Korea visa?
C-3 short-term visit visa (C-3-9 ordinary tourist, C-3-1 general)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Fee
- US$40
- Processing time
- Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel
All visa types for South Korea
South Korea’s tourist visa costs US$40 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visa.go.kr. Processing time, as South Korea states it: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days.
South Korean missions in the Philippines
- Embassy of South Korea in Manila
Upper McKinley Road 122, 1634 Taguig
- Consulate of South Korea in Cebu City
11th Floor, AppleOne-Equicom Tower, Mindanao Avenue corner, Biliran Roadk, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City, 6000 Philippines.
All missions of South Korea in the Philippines
South Korea has 2 missions in the Philippines, with its embassy in Manila. Consulates: Cebu City.
South Korean citizens travelling to the Philippines
South KoreaPhilippines Visa-free, 30 days Philippines visa for citizens of South Korea
Travel advice for South Korea
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from the Philippines to South Korea, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Filipino citizens can stay in South Korea
How long Filipino citizens may stay in South Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Filipino citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Korea is applied for online on its official government portal; Filipino citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Korea’s neighbours for Filipino citizens
North Korea requires Filipino citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to the Philippines
The Philippines admits South Korean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for South Korea?
South Korea requires a visa from Filipino citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the South Korean embassy in the Philippines?
The South Korean embassy in the Philippines is in Manila; there is also a consulate in Cebu City.
How much does the South Korea tourist visa cost?
South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
The Philippines admits South Korean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Filipino citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
No; Filipino citizens need an e-Visa for South Korea.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.