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List of Accredited Travel Agencies for KOREAN VISA Application

Mariah Cruz — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 07:14:41 +0000

⚠️ NOTE: As of 3 January 2023, the Korean Embassy’s travel agency accreditation system has been abolished. This means that there is no longer an official list of designated travel agencies and that the Korean Embassy treats all travel agencies the same way. You may still apply via a travel agency but it would need

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How to Schedule a KOREAN VISA APPLICATION Appointment (Korean Embassy Manila)

Yosh Dimen — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 10:20:34 +0000

One of the countries I’ve been almost desperately wanting to return to is South Korea. So when the Korean government announced it would finally begin accepting tourist visa applications again, I was the first to book flights. The problem is, Korea is an extremely popular destination, especially among Filipinos. While the Korean Embassy in Manila

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INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF VACCINATION (ICV) BOQ Requirements + How to Expedite

Mariah Cruz — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 09:27:37 +0000

2022 March 1 The Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) has recently launched a new website for applications for International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP or simply ICV), replacing the old portal housed at the PisoPay site. The ICV, sometimes called yellow card or yellow book, is for travelers who got fully-vaccinated in the Philippines and

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NEW PASSPORT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & DFA Schedule Appointment Tips

Asta Alvarez — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 06:23:53 +0000

Whether for leisure or employment, every international travel requires a passport, one of the IDs issued by the Philippine government to its citizens. A passport, which is proof of your national identity and citizenship, is a vital document that you must always carry with you when traveling abroad. The application process is actually simple; however,

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PASSPORT RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS & DFA Appointment Process

Asta Alvarez — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 06:23:47 +0000

In general, passport renewal is much easier than applying for the first time. But is the renewal process still the same during the pandemic? We recently renewed our passports, and based on our experience, it’s pretty much the same. Understandably strict implementation of safety protocols are observed and the office hours and daily capacity have

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NO MORE STICKER: How to Download & Print KOREAN VISA GRANT NOTICE

Yosh Dimen — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 15:04:23 +0000

2020 • 6 • 8 Starting 1 July 2020, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea will no longer issue a visa label for applications filed in the Philippines. A visa label is the sticker that is affixed on a page of the passport when the visa is granted. Instead, the Embassy will be issuing

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SOUTH KOREAN SHORT-TERM VISAS Temporarily SUSPENDED!

Yosh Dimen — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:23:03 +0000

2020 • 4 • 10 The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines will be temporarily suspending the validity of all short-term tourist and non-employment visas, single and multiple entry, issued on or before 5 April 2020. The announcement was posted on the mission’s official website and Facebook page today, April 10. In addition,

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JAPAN Suspends Visas Issued in the Philippines Prior to March 27

Yosh Dimen — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 09:03:42 +0000

2020 March 27 The Philippine Embassy in Japan has recently announced on their official Facebook page that the Japanese government had suspended the validity of visas of travelers from the Philippines and ten other countries along with other restrictions as a measure to stop the further spread of COVID-19. Both single-entry and multiple-entry visas issued by

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Avoid These 12 COMMON MISTAKES when Applying for a JAPAN VISA!

Yosh Dimen — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 12:25:30 +0000

The Japanese visa is one of the easiest visas to secure for Filipinos. Ask a random Pinoy international traveler what their very first visa is and there’s a big chance it’s for Japan. Over the past decade, the Japanese Embassy has been very considerate, allowing more Filipinos to visit and explore their country. The Japanese

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12 Common Misconceptions About VISA APPLICATION

Yosh Dimen — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 10:35:38 +0000

Visa application is one of the most confusing and nerve-wracking parts of travel planning, especially if you’re a first timer. Embassies and consulates usually release a list of requirements and the application procedure, but that’s about it. Understandably, much of the process isn’t revealed to the public. For example, most embassies do not explicitly state

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IMPORTANT JAPAN VISA UPDATE: Additional NCOV/COVID-19 Form to be Submitted

Yosh Dimen — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 04:29:53 +0000

Last updated: 11 MARCH 2020 The Japanese Embassy in Manila has just announced that visa applicants must answer and submit an additional questionnaire. The move was made in accordance to the Japanese government’s decision to impose restrictions on travelers who have visited some parts of China, Iran, and South Korea. The announcement was posted on

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