South Korea
Philippines
Philippines visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for the Philippines, for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at philembassy-seoul.com
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Filipino citizens travelling to South Korea
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Travel advice for the Philippines
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from South Korea to the Philippines, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the Philippines at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of the Philippines (updated 15 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of the Philippines (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long South Korean citizens can stay in the Philippines
South Korean citizens may stay in the Philippines for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Philippines.
Filipino citizens travelling to South Korea
Filipino citizens need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for the Philippines, for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in the Philippines?
South Korean citizens can stay in the Philippines for up to 30 days.
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Filipino citizens need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can South Korean citizens enter the Philippines visa-free?
Yes, South Korean citizens can enter the Philippines without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
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.