With the South Korean embassy simplifying requirements for a Korean visa for BDO Gold and Elite Credit Cardholders, it’s the perfect time book a flight to the land of kimchi and K-Pop. Don’t miss your chance to score some very nice travel deals to Korea at The Great BDO Travel Sale.
The Cebu leg of the sale is still ongoing, but only until Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Book flights to Korea online now on The Great BDO Travel Sale page! This is your chance to fly from Cebu to Seoul with base fare for as low as USD 285 (P15,950).
If you’re not sure when to fly to Korea yet, here are some ideas:
- If you’re a K-Pop fan, the Hanteo Chart Music Awards is happening mid-February
- If you want to watch the cherry blossoms, go between late March to April
- If you want to join the Chuseok Harvest Festival, go in September
- If you want beautiful autumn foliage (like in the K-Drama, Goblin), go late October or early November
- If you want to experience skiing, most ski resorts open in December
Besides exclusive fares to Korea, you can also book flights and cruises to other international destinations with your BDO Credit and Debit Cards at The Great BDO Travel Sale.
For more information on The Great BDO Travel Sale – Cebu Extension, you may visit the promo mechanics page.
Terms and conditions apply.
Per DTI Fair Trade, Permit No. FTEB-183965, Series of 2024
Simplification of Korean Visa application documents for BDO Credit Cardholders
When you have a BDO Gold or Elite Credit Card,* you’re exempt from submitting financial documents like bank certificates, bank statements, and Income Tax Returns (ITRs) when applying for a South Korean visa from Feb. 1, 2024 to Dec. 31, 2024.
*Excluding Supplementary Credit Card Holders
Here are the BDO Credit Cards that you can use for your application:
BDO Gold Credit Cards
- BDO Gold Mastercard®
- BDO Visa Gold
- BDO JCB Gold
- BDO Gold UnionPay
- BDO Diners Club International
- American Express® Cashback Credit Card
- American Express® Explorer™ Credit Card
BDO Elite Credit Cards
- BDO World Elite™ Mastercard®
- BDO Platinum Mastercard™
- BDO Titanium Mastercard™
- BDO Visa Platinum
- BDO JCB Platinum
- BDO Diamond UnionPay
- BDO Diners Club Premiere
- American Express® Platinum Credit Card
- American Express® International Dollar Change Cards (Platinum, Gold, and Green)
Here are the requirements for your visa application:
- Certificate of employment (original), copy of credit card (front only with complete information), and latest 3 months credit card account Monthly Billing Statements(copy)
- Submission of bank certificates, bank statements, and ITR are exempted* for credit card holders and family members. Other documents, such as proof of relationship, are required.
- Immediate family members: One’s parents, spouse, minor children (applicable for adult children who can prove to be students through documents), spouse’s parents
- *Exempted documents may still be submitted if preferred.
- Visit the website of the Korean embassy in the Philippines for more information.
- Terms and conditions apply.
- Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB -185574, Series of 2024
- No BDO Gold or Elite Credit Card yet?
- Apply for a BDO Gold or Elite Credit Card now on the BDO website or at your nearest BDO branch
- If you apply now and get your card by Feb. 29, 2024, you can get up to P10,000 cashback after reaching a minimum amount within the spend period!
- For more information on this promo, visit the promo mechanics page.
- Be updated on the latest travel-related BDO Credit & Debit Card promos by visiting the BDO Deals page.