Comments on: How to visit Korea without a visa http://www.buhaykorea.com/2008/02/13/how-to-visit-korea-without-a-visa/ Pinay, Seoulite, Working Mom, and Wife to a Korean Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:48:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: VISA GURO http://www.buhaykorea.com/2008/02/13/how-to-visit-korea-without-a-visa/#comment-188717 VISA GURO Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:52:37 +0000 http://www.buhaykorea.com/2008/02/13/how-to-visit-korea-without-a-visa/#comment-188717 It is clearly stated on the guidelines and may I quote.."Travellers with a valid visa or a re-entry permit to U.S., Japan, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand (5 countries) and travelling to any one of those countries through Korea. They must have a confirmed onward flight ticket for departure within 30 days after entering Korea to any of the mentioned countries, in addition to having no record of criminal offense in the five countries mentioned above." Regardless of what visa category among the above-mentioned countries, you can enter Korea without a visa AS LONG AS THE VISA IS VALID. It is clearly stated on the guidelines and may I quote..”Travellers with a valid visa or a re-entry permit to U.S., Japan, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand (5 countries) and travelling to any one of those countries through Korea. They must have a confirmed onward flight ticket for departure within 30 days after entering Korea to any of the mentioned countries, in addition to having no record of criminal offense in the five countries mentioned above.”
Regardless of what visa category among the above-mentioned countries, you can enter Korea without a visa AS LONG AS THE VISA IS VALID.

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]]> By: Betchay http://www.buhaykorea.com/2008/02/13/how-to-visit-korea-without-a-visa/#comment-188688 Betchay Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:32:56 +0000 http://www.buhaykorea.com/2008/02/13/how-to-visit-korea-without-a-visa/#comment-188688 You don't need a visa. When my mom was still a US green card holder, she came here and stayed for a few days without a visa. You don’t need a visa. When my mom was still a US green card holder, she came here and stayed for a few days without a visa.

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]]> By: Dido http://www.buhaykorea.com/2008/02/13/how-to-visit-korea-without-a-visa/#comment-188674 Dido Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:40:07 +0000 http://www.buhaykorea.com/2008/02/13/how-to-visit-korea-without-a-visa/#comment-188674 *On the website it says i need to apply. my ticket is sfo-seoul-manila 5 days in korea and return ticket is manila-seoul-sfo. Hope to get a response. Thanks! *On the website it says i need to apply. my ticket is sfo-seoul-manila 5 days in korea and return ticket is manila-seoul-sfo. Hope to get a response. Thanks!

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]]> By: Dido http://www.buhaykorea.com/2008/02/13/how-to-visit-korea-without-a-visa/#comment-188673 Dido Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:37:08 +0000 http://www.buhaykorea.com/2008/02/13/how-to-visit-korea-without-a-visa/#comment-188673 Hello! your website is very informative. I have some question about the visa because its confusing. I am a US permanent resident with philippine passport. I am planning to visit korea this april 2012. i called the korean consulate in san francisco if i need a visa to enter but she said I dont need a visa. on the website it says i need to apply. my ticekt is sfo-seoul-manila 5 days in korea and return ticket is manila-seoul-manila. Hope to get a response. Thanks! Hello! your website is very informative. I have some question about the visa because its confusing. I am a US permanent resident with philippine passport. I am planning to visit korea this april 2012. i called the korean consulate in san francisco if i need a visa to enter but she said I dont need a visa. on the website it says i need to apply. my ticekt is sfo-seoul-manila 5 days in korea and return ticket is manila-seoul-manila. Hope to get a response. Thanks!

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]]> By: Ed Dizon http://www.buhaykorea.com/2008/02/13/how-to-visit-korea-without-a-visa/#comment-188659 Ed Dizon Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:03:46 +0000 http://www.buhaykorea.com/2008/02/13/how-to-visit-korea-without-a-visa/#comment-188659 Thanks. I think i can work that out, at least would give a try. I'll surely email you if i have other queries. Much help you've extended. God bless. :) Thanks. I think i can work that out, at least would give a try. I’ll surely email you if i have other queries. Much help you’ve extended. God bless. :)

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]]> By: VISA GURO http://www.buhaykorea.com/2008/02/13/how-to-visit-korea-without-a-visa/#comment-188649 VISA GURO Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:54:55 +0000 http://www.buhaykorea.com/2008/02/13/how-to-visit-korea-without-a-visa/#comment-188649 Irish, You can enter jeju island without a visa BUT once in Jeju, you are not allowed to enter mainland Korea...try PAL or other airlines that flies to Jeju... Irish,
You can enter jeju island without a visa BUT once in Jeju, you are not allowed to enter mainland Korea…try PAL or other airlines that flies to Jeju…

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]]> By: VISA GURO http://www.buhaykorea.com/2008/02/13/how-to-visit-korea-without-a-visa/#comment-188648 VISA GURO Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:49:51 +0000 http://www.buhaykorea.com/2008/02/13/how-to-visit-korea-without-a-visa/#comment-188648 Hello Ed, ALL EMBASSY RULES ARE FLEXIBLE OR CASE TO CASE BASIS. Remember that. In your case, try to talk or make internal arrangement with the hospital director about your intended trip to SK. A certificate of employment, certifying that you are not a permanent employee is a help (casual and non-permanent status does not require ITR in the Phil.). The hospital can certify you are an intern "with allowance" or whatever the hospital head thinks appropriate. In the absence of bank cert, you can attach a copy of your credit card or atm cards, Pls NOTE that the embassy will not be calling the bank asking how much money left on your account- they just verify if you are really banking with them. Alternatively, you can open an atm account at BPI or BDO....just email me if you have some queries visastation@yahoo.com Hello Ed,
ALL EMBASSY RULES ARE FLEXIBLE OR CASE TO CASE BASIS. Remember that. In your case, try to talk or make internal arrangement with the hospital director about your intended trip to SK. A certificate of employment, certifying that you are not a permanent employee is a help (casual and non-permanent status does not require ITR in the Phil.). The hospital can certify you are an intern “with allowance” or whatever the hospital head thinks appropriate. In the absence of bank cert, you can attach a copy of your credit card or atm cards, Pls NOTE that the embassy will not be calling the bank asking how much money left on your account- they just verify if you are really banking with them. Alternatively, you can open an atm account at BPI or BDO….just email me if you have some queries visastation@yahoo.com

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]]> By: VISA GURO http://www.buhaykorea.com/2008/02/13/how-to-visit-korea-without-a-visa/#comment-188647 VISA GURO Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:37:48 +0000 http://www.buhaykorea.com/2008/02/13/how-to-visit-korea-without-a-visa/#comment-188647 Hello Missy, You can possibly apply for a korean visa there in China. In lieu of the ITR, a certificate of employment and pay slip from your employer (school) is a big help to prove you have no intention to work in korea and that you are going back to China. Further, attach a copy of your employment contract and a certificate of employment from your head master... Hello Missy,
You can possibly apply for a korean visa there in China. In lieu of the ITR, a certificate of employment and pay slip from your employer (school) is a big help to prove you have no intention to work in korea and that you are going back to China. Further, attach a copy of your employment contract and a certificate of employment from your head master…

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]]> By: Ed Dizon http://www.buhaykorea.com/2008/02/13/how-to-visit-korea-without-a-visa/#comment-188513 Ed Dizon Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:55:22 +0000 http://www.buhaykorea.com/2008/02/13/how-to-visit-korea-without-a-visa/#comment-188513 Your help is greatly appreciated. God bless ma'am. Your help is greatly appreciated. God bless ma’am.

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]]> By: Betchay http://www.buhaykorea.com/2008/02/13/how-to-visit-korea-without-a-visa/#comment-188510 Betchay Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:26:42 +0000 http://www.buhaykorea.com/2008/02/13/how-to-visit-korea-without-a-visa/#comment-188510 Hi Ed! If you apply through a travel agency, you'll still need to submit the required documents. If you're still a student, even if you're not 18 anymore you could use your mom's documents. Hi Ed! If you apply through a travel agency, you’ll still need to submit the required documents. If you’re still a student, even if you’re not 18 anymore you could use your mom’s documents.

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