Hallyu lovers, have you checked in? South Korea Don’t make it off your bucket list yet?For those who have not yet applied for a visa, or those who wish to make another round of applications, the Korean visa application process may become easier because Korean Embassy in the Philippines A new app center is coming soon.
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READ: Korean Visa Application Center to open in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Korean embassy in the Philippines announces opening Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) in Taguig City.Located on the 9th and 10th floors Hotel Brittany BGC Located at 6 McKinley Avenue, Taguig City, KVAC will be the preferred location for visa application submission and passport collection.
From the date of opening of the center, the embassy will no longer accept visa applications or issue visas directly. This shift is aimed at improving efficiency and providing better service to applicants.
It is expected to open on August 14, 2023, and the trial operation period will end on August 25, 2023. During the trial operation period, only online appointment applications are accepted. However, after the official operation on August 29, 2023 (the specific date is subject to confirmation), applications for non-online appointments will also be accepted.
One important change to note is the discontinuation of the current online visa appointment system. After the last opening in August, the online booking requirement will be removed. From August 29, 2023, KVAC will accept on-site visa applications on any working day, and there is no limit to the number of applications accepted per day.
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From August 1st to 25th, 2023, online appointments are still required for visa applications. Online appointment slots will open on July 27, 2023 at 9am. From August 1st to 11th, the Korean embassy will accept online appointment applications. From August 14th to 25th, applications for online reservations will only be processed at KVAC.
In addition, from 29 August 2023, KVAC will accept visa applications in person or through one of the designated travel agencies. The list of designated travel agencies in 2022 will continue to be valid, and the updated list will be announced in the near future.
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The Korean Embassy in the Philippines will further introduce the new visa policy and other visa-related information in detail in the future. Please check the Korean Embassy in the Philippines for the latest announcement. Official Facebook Page. Good luck and happy travels!
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