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South Korea visa requirements for Philippine citizens

VISA REQUIRED

Visa required

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Passport validity requirement

Your passport must be valid for the entire duration of your stay.

Note: No published 6-month rule; passport must be valid for the stay. 6 months is the safe standard.

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About South Korea for visitors

South Korea combines K-pop culture, cutting-edge technology, and ancient Buddhist temples into one compact country. Seoul dominates with nightlife and shopping, but mountain hikes, coastal escapes, and small towns offer a gentler pace. The tourism infrastructure is world-class, and English is increasingly common, especially in cities.

Incheon International (ICN) west of Seoul is the main gateway; Gimhae (PUS) near Busan handles secondary traffic. Both airports are modern and efficient. Immigration uses electronic passport gates; queues form during peak hours but move steadily. Processing usually takes 10–15 minutes. Signs and staff English are excellent.

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South Korea visa FAQ for Philippine citizens

Do Philippine citizens need a visa for South Korea?

Yes. Philippine citizens require a visa to enter South Korea.

What passport validity is required to enter South Korea?

Your passport must be valid for the entire duration of your stay. This is commonly cited guidance — verify with the official source before travel.

Where can I find the official visa rules for Philippine citizens entering South Korea?

The official source is Korea Immigration Service / Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) / Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) official site (https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/contents/contentsView.do?vcontsId=140769). We last verified this information on 2026-06-10.

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Visa rules change without notice. Always confirm with the embassy, consulate or the official government source linked above before you book or travel.

Each answer shows when we last verified it against the official source. Entries we have not verified yet are labeled as dataset-only.