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Notice Notice on the Simplification of Visa Application Documents

DATE
2024-02-01

< Notice on the Simplification of Visa Application Documents >


  From February 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Cebu will simplify visa application documents for visa applicants who meet the following conditions.

  Please be aware that for those who meet the following conditions, only the stated financial documents can be exempted or replaced, and other general required documents must still be submitted.



□ Credit card holders

 Applicable for :

   - BDO Gold or BDO Elite Credit Card Holders

      * Excluding Supplementary Credit Card Holders

      ** See attachment for applicable credit card types

   - (Immediate family members) : One's parents, spouse, minor children (applicable for adult children who can prove to be students through documents), spouse's parents

 Required Visa Application Document

   - Certificate of employment (original), copy of credit card(front only with complete information), and latest 3 months credit card account Monthly Billing Statements(copy)

   - Submission of bank certificates, bank statements, and ITR are exempted for credit card holders and family members. Other documents, such as proof of relationship, are required.

      * Exempted documents may still be submitted if preferred



□ Elected politicians

 Applicable for :

   - Members of the Senate, Members of the Congress, Governors, Provincial Board Members, and Mayors (City or Municipality)

   - (Immediate family members) : One's parents, spouse, minor children (applicable for adult children who can prove to be students through documents), spouse's parents

 Required Visa Application Documents

   - Identification documents (original) such as a certificate of employment or certificate of appointment

   - Submission of bank certificates, bank statements, and ITR are exempted for the politician and family members. Other documents, such as proof of relationship, are required.

      * Exempted documents may still be submitted if preferred



□ Government officials

 Applicable for :

   - Persons with a rank higher or equal to Assistant Secretary of the Executive Branch of the Philippine Government, and Brigadier General of the Armed Forces of the Philippines/Philippine National Police

      * Excluding those in acting duties

   - (Immediate family members) : One's parents, spouse, minor children (applicable for adult children who can prove to be students through documents), spouse's parents

 Required Visa Application Documents

   - Certificate of employment (original)

      * It is necessary to clearly specify the affiliated organization, working period, position, and salary. If the relevant information is omitted or cannot be verified due to a lack of contact with HR, disadvantages may be given to the applicant

   - Submission of bank certificates, bank statements, and ITR are exempted for government officials and family members. Other documents, such as proof of relationship, are required.

      * Exempted documents may still be submitted if preferred



□ Professional license holders

 Applicable for :

   - Those holding a valid PRC license ID (IBP ID for lawyer) with a profession of physician, dentist, lawyer (including judge, prosecutor), certified public accountant, pharmacist, and veterinarian

   - (Immediate family members) : One's parents, spouse, minor children (applicable for adult children who can prove to be students through documents), spouse's parents

 Required Visa Application Document

   - Certificate of employment (original) and copy of PRC license ID or IBP ID

   - Submission of bank certificates, bank statements, and ITR are exempted for professional license holder and family members. Other documents, such as proof of relationship, are required.

      * Exempted documents may still be submitted if preferred


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