Korean embassy launches online visa appointment

MANILA, Philippines — The Korean embassy in Manila is no longer accepting walk-in visa applicants.

On Tuesday, the embassy launched an online system that enables travelers to schedule their appointments in visiting the embassy to submit their visa applications.

“Applicants are required to make an appointment to visit the embassy for visa application through the online platform. Without confirmation of the appointment, your visit to the embassy will be denied,” the Korean embassy said in an advisory.

The appointment system may be accessed at https://consul.mofa.go.kr/en/main.do.

The processing of visa applications may take at least five working days. Applicants are advised to ensure that their visa has been approved before booking flights to South Korea.

The embassy said applicants can also apply for a Korean tourist visa through accredited travel agencies.

South Korea resumed issuing visas last June as it reopened its borders to tourists.