Is your credit card included in the list?
Good news! Getting a tourist visa for South Korea just got simpler for credit cardholders of specific cards from BPI, RCBC, and Metrobank. The Korean Embassy announced a streamlined visa application process from July 22, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
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1. What does this mean for you?
- Skip the paperwork! No more need to submit bank certificates, bank statements, or Income Tax Returns (ITR) if you have a qualified credit card.
- Faster application! This simplified process saves you time, money, and hassle.
2. Who is eligible?
This applies to holders of main credit cards (not supplementary cards) from the following banks and specific card categories:
BPI - Gold Rewards, Platinum Rewards, Amore Platinum Cashback, Signature Card
RCBC - Mastercard Gold, Visa Flex Gold, JCB Gold (Gold Tier) & Black Mastercard, Diamond Mastercard, YGC Rewards Plus Platinum, Hexagon Privilege, Visa Platinum, JCB Platinum, UnionPay Diamond, Visa Infinite, World Mastercard and its variants (World Tier)
Metrobank - World Mastercard, Femme Signature Visa card, Travel Platinum Visa card, Platinum Mastercard, M Free Mastercard, Dollar Mastercard
3. Documents needed upon application:
- Original Certificate of Employment
- Photocopy of your credit card (front side with credit card information)
- Copy of your latest 3 month credit card billing statement
4. Traveling with family?
This simplified process can also be extended to your immediate family (parents, spouse, minor children, or adult student children). Just remember, proof of relationship documents are still required for them.
Ready to apply?
Contact your chosen bank for details on their specific requirements for this simplified Korean visa application process. Happy travels!
