South Korea Embassy announces new e-Group visa applications for tourists

MANILA, Philippines — The Ministry of Justice in Korea has introduced the e-Group Visa for regular tourists, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines announced Tuesday.

Starting June 27, this new visa option will be available for groups consisting of at least three members, including company incentive tour groups, educational tour groups below the collegiate level, and regular tour groups.

To qualify for this visa, travelers must plan to enter and exit Korea using the same vessel, flight, or other scheduled means of transportation.

Designated travel agencies accredited by the Korean government will handle the e-Group Visa applications on behalf of the travelers. The agencies will submit the applications online through the Korea Visa Portal. 

Tourists can inquire about the application procedure and requirements with accredited travel agencies.

These accredited agencies are the following:

• Airmark Tour and Development Inc.
• Ark Travel Express Inc.
• Grand Hope Travel, Inc.
• Horizon Travel & Tours, Inc.
• Island Resort Club Tour Services Inc.
• Marsman Drysdale Travel Inc.
• Pan Pacific Travel Corporation
• Rajah Travel Corporation
• Rakso Air Traven and Tours Inc.

— Cristina Chi