Are you K-Pop, K-Dramas fan? Did you watch Train to Busan? Have you ever heard the song “Gangnam Style”? Do you love kimchi, bibimbap, japchae or bulgogi? Maybe it’s time for you to plan a visit to South Korea who introduced all these cultures.

Below are the requirements and steps in applying tourist visa for holders of UAE Residence Visa. This is not applicable for visa exempt countries.

• Application form duly filled by the applicant or parent (or guardian) if the applicant is below 16 years old. Click this link to download visa application
• One recent passport-sized photograph taken within the last 6 months. Printed photographs are not acceptable by the Embassy.
• A signed and stamped employment/no-objection certificate from your employer stating the applicant’s full name, nationality, passport number, position, salary, the purpose of the visit and a copy of the latest trade license from the employer.
• Recent three months original stamped bank statements showing your salary being deposited regularly. Online bank statement is not acceptable. Salary Slips/Pay Slips cannot replace the bank statement but can be used as supporting documents. The Embassy/Consulate is not requiring minimum amount in the bank but the money in the account should reflect your capability to support your travel to South Korea.
• A copy of the travel itinerary such as a round-trip ticket and hotel reservation. For ticket do not book until your visa is approved by the embassy. For hotel, please book the refundable fares so that you can refund your payment in case your visa got denied. Also prepare detailed schedule of stay or your day-to-day activities while in South Korea.
• Original Passport valid for more than 6 months and has more than two empty pages, and a passport copy in A4 size.
• A copy of the UAE residence visa in A4 size valid for 6 months from the day of departure, if you are not a UAE national. If less than 6 months, you can apply from your home country or renew your UAE visa first.

Please be noted that additional documents may be requested by the Embassy/Consulate after the application is being submitted. Possessing all the required documents does not guarantee a visa and depends on their screening procedure. If you have been to Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development or OECD countries there is a possibility that your application will be granted immediately.

Appointment is not required and if your documents are ready, you must submit your application in person to the nearest Embassy/Consulate. Applications submitted by courier service will not be accepted by the Embassy/Consulate.

Those who have residence visa issued from Abu Dhabi and Al Ain can apply at the Embassy in Abu Dhabi located at 33rd Airport Road, Embassies Area, Abu Dhabi near the Embassy of Algeria. Visa Application Time is from 08:30 to 12:30, Sunday to Thursday. Applicant must be present at the Embassy/Consulate before 12:00 noon to apply. 

Those who hold residence visas from Northern Emirates such as Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Umm Al-Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah, must apply at the Consulate in Dubai located at Villa #39, Street 24b, Area 342, Jumeirah 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Visa Application Time is from 08:30 am to 11:30 am, Sunday to Thursday and Visa Collection time is from 1 pm to 2 pm, Sunday to Thursday.

Visa Fees are 160 AED for Single Entry, 280 AED for Double Entry and 360 AED for Multiple Entry. The visa fee is free for Philippine Passport holders travelling to Korea for 59 days or less. The Embassy/Consulate is accepting cash only and bring exact amount if possible. Embassy/Consulate does not accept cheque or credit/debit cards. Visa fee is non-refundable even if your visa is denied.

Visa approval generally takes about 4 to 7 working days from the day of submission. Evaluation may be longer for cases in which required documents are missing, submission of additional documents is requested, or an investigation is required. In case your visa application got rejected, you may re-apply after 6 months. 

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