South Korea visa for Filipino citizens

Passport

Philippines

Destination

South Korea

Philippines passport holders need a visa for South Korea, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Answer e-Visa

Yes, an e-Visa is required

Entry requirement: e-Visa
Maximum stay: Set by the visa
Apply before travel: Yes
Last updated: February 2026

What Philippines passport holders need to do

Apply on the destination's official e-Visa portal.
Upload a passport scan and a photo, then pay the fee online.
Save or print the approved e-Visa and present it at the border.

Philippines is one of 88 passports in the “e-visa” group for South Korea. See the full South Korea visa requirements for every passport.

Easier alternatives in Asia for Philippines passport holders

South Korea is one of 41 destinations in the “e-visa” group for the Philippines passport, which ranks #62 worldwide with a mobility score of 66. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 24 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Brunei	Visa-free	14 days
Cambodia	Visa-free	–
Hong Kong	Visa-free	14 days
Indonesia	Visa-free	30 days
Israel	Visa-free	90 days
Kazakhstan	Visa-free	30 days
Laos	Visa-free	30 days
Macau	Visa-free	30 days
Malaysia	Visa-free	30 days
Mongolia	Visa-free	21 days
Myanmar	Visa-free	14 days
Palestine	Visa-free	–

All visa-free countries for the Philippines passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for South Korea?

Philippines passport holders need a visa for South Korea, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Can Filipino citizens apply for South Korea visa online?

Yes. Philippines passport holders are eligible for an e-Visa to South Korea, so the application can be completed online without visiting an embassy.

Do South Korea citizens need a visa for the Philippines?

South Korea passport holders can enter the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.

South Korea visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of South Korea before you book.