Via KOREA?

[Scott and Mhay 57]

Pushbrk posted a link to check this issue out....i will have to look for it.

[chinese_mutt 11]

Yeah, look into it. I honestly don't think a fiance visa is tantamount to getting you into a visa waiver program.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

chinese mutt, you need to work on your reading comprehension skills.

Anyway, it's not about you here. I'm sure the OP has enough good info from your link to understand that his fiancee can in fact stay in a hotel during her layover. It wouldn't hurt to talk to a travel agent in the Philippines or Korean Air to double check.

[chinese_mutt 11]

chinese mutt, you need to work on your reading comprehension skills.

Anyway, it's not about you here. I'm sure the OP has enough good info from your link to understand that his fiancee can in fact stay in a hotel during her layover. It wouldn't hurt to talk to a travel agent in the Philippines or Korean Air to double check.

Tsk tsk tsk! and it is not about you either.

You should improve on your reading comprehension too!

If I'm not mistaken, you will be the USC... USC normally don't understand how restrictive a third world country passport is coz your passports are accepted almost everywhere.

[Scott and Mhay 57]

ok here is the link: http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations...rt_information/

this is what it says:

National Philippines (PH) /Transit Korea (Republic) (KR)

Destination U.S.A. (US)

ALSO CHECK DESTINATION INFORMATION BELOW

Korea (Republic) (KR)

TWOV (Transit Without Visa):

Visa required, except for Those continuing their journey to a

third country on the same day, provided not leaving the

transit lounge.Additional Information:

- All visitors must possess:

- all documents required for next destination; and

- sufficient funds for maintenance; and

- contact address in Korea (Rep.).

- Passengers in transit must hold a valid passport.

Warning:

- Non-compliance with the entry regulations will result in

fines for the airlines. For details, click here

U.S.A. (US)

Passport required.

- Nationals of Philippines may enter with passports valid for

period of intended stay.

Passport Exemptions:

- Holders of a valid on arrival Form I-512 ( Authorization for

Parole of an Alien into the United States").

- Holders of a Temporary or Emergency passports.

Visa required, except for Holders of a Form I-512

( Authorization for Parole of an Alien into the United

States").

Visa required, except for Those admitted to the U.S.A. on a

single entry visa, returning to the U.S.A. after a visit of

max. 30 days to Canada or Mexico.

Passengers travelling to Canada or Mexico for stays of 30 days

or less must For details, click here

- A passenger may enter the U.S.A. with a valid visa in an

expired passport, provided: For details, click here

Minors:

- Children, up to/incl. 15 years of age, excluding nationals

of the USA and nationals entitled to travel under the U.S.

Visa Waiver Program (V.W.P.), are allowed to travel on their

parent's passport. A person included in the passport of

another may not use the passport for travel unless he/she is

accompanied by the bearer.

Additional Information:

- Passengers not having proof of sufficient funds for length

of stay For details, click here

Warning:

- Non-compliance with entry/transit requirements will result

in:For details, click here

[one...two...tree 2,762]

ok here is the link: http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations...rt_information/

this is what it says:

National Philippines (PH) /Transit Korea (Republic) (KR)

Destination U.S.A. (US)

ALSO CHECK DESTINATION INFORMATION BELOW

Korea (Republic) (KR)

TWOV (Transit Without Visa):

Visa required, except for Those continuing their journey to a

third country on the same day, provided not leaving the

transit lounge.Additional Information:

- All visitors must possess:

- all documents required for next destination; and

- sufficient funds for maintenance; and

- contact address in Korea (Rep.).

- Passengers in transit must hold a valid passport.

Warning:

- Non-compliance with the entry regulations will result in

fines for the airlines. For details, click here

U.S.A. (US)

Passport required.

- Nationals of Philippines may enter with passports valid for

period of intended stay.

Passport Exemptions:

- Holders of a valid on arrival Form I-512 ( Authorization for

Parole of an Alien into the United States").

- Holders of a Temporary or Emergency passports.

Visa required, except for Holders of a Form I-512

( Authorization for Parole of an Alien into the United

States").

Visa required, except for Those admitted to the U.S.A. on a

single entry visa, returning to the U.S.A. after a visit of

max. 30 days to Canada or Mexico.

Passengers travelling to Canada or Mexico for stays of 30 days

or less must For details, click here

- A passenger may enter the U.S.A. with a valid visa in an

expired passport, provided: For details, click here

Minors:

- Children, up to/incl. 15 years of age, excluding nationals

of the USA and nationals entitled to travel under the U.S.

Visa Waiver Program (V.W.P.), are allowed to travel on their

parent's passport. A person included in the passport of

another may not use the passport for travel unless he/she is

accompanied by the bearer.

Additional Information:

- Passengers not having proof of sufficient funds for length

of stay For details, click here

Warning:

- Non-compliance with entry/transit requirements will result

in:For details, click here

See highlighted above in red. That to me, means that a K-1 Visa should qualify as exempt from having to get a Visa from South Korea if they wanted to stay overnight. That to me makes sense, since they have a lot of people traveling to the USA by way of their airport with plenty of layovers.

In any case, Guardian Angel could get more reassurance by calling the airline as well as talk to a travel agent in the Philippines.

[Scott and Mhay 57]

that is under the USA portion too....not for korea...

I agree with calling the travel agent or airline though....but if she were to go through korea and only stay 10 hours in the airport, then she would be good.

Edited December 21, 2009 by Scott and Mhay

[evemonte 0]

My fiance and I were browsing on POSSIBLE flights to consider in going to Seattle. He wanted me to take Korean Air as it is the same airline he used when he visited me. According to him, Korean air really has a very decent and exquisite accommodation.

The question is, will there be a problem with Korean Immigration if I'll have to take the flight from Cebu to Korea- Korea to Seattle considering one has to stay there for 10 hours during the stop over? Worse case, Will I have to pay for my stay? (Philippines is NOT INCLUDED in the list of countries that can stay for free in Korea for a period of 3 months even without a visa)

hello. i was trying to search the website if you will need a transit visa for her layover at incheon and i couldn't find any info. best thing would be to check with a travel agency of directly with korean air. if you need a transit visa and you were not able to get one, the host country imposes a fine (roughly around 2k usd if phil. immigration overlooked this and you were able to board the plane on a worst case scenario. best case scenario is phil. immigration will not allow you to board the plane without the transit visa.)

i'd suggest you take northwest airlines (now with delta) and you will have a layover at narita. waiting for 10 hours at incheon is not worth it. if i were you, i'd rather you fly to manila and have a 2 hour layover at tokyo. food at airports are uber expensive. i flew in with my fiance from manila to seattle in june and we had 2 hours layover at narita and it's no fun.

you may want to check other airlines that offer cheaper 1 way ticket. we paid 850usd for one way and that included travel tax and terminal fee.

[Tahoma 2,292]

My wife and I both have experience flying Northwest Airlines from Manila to Seattle. We were both completely satisfied with the plane and the service. The best part is the quick (two-hour) transfer in Japan. Why wait for 10 hours?

[one...two...tree 2,762]

that is under the USA portion too....not for korea...

I agree with calling the travel agent or airline though....but if she were to go through korea and only stay 10 hours in the airport, then she would be good.

I've looked over the original government website regarding exemptions and there is no caveat that says the travelers must stay in the airport. I'm glad you posted that link from Delta, but since it isn't an actual government site, I'm wondering just how accurate it is requiring the travelers to stay within the lounge of the airport? What if like the story I posted of the old woman coming to the US to visit was stuck with a 12 hour layover due to the airlines and they offered her free accommodations? It just wouldn't make sense to not allow someone who's destination is to another country (U.S. in this case), who has a Visa for that country, would be allowed to leave the airport.

Anyhow, it's a good topic and I hope somebody can get some advice from Korean Air or a Filipino Travel Agent to help clarify this.

My in-laws came over to visit us (tourist visa) by way of Seoul, and my wife was saying that when they were looking into possible flights, one of them would have had them in a long layover, and the travel agent said he could add a tour package while they waited. Now if South Korea makes an exemption for tourist Visas destined to the U.S., but not K-1 Visas, that would be odd, IMO.

Here's the link again:

http://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/InfoDetailR_en...;showMenuId=375

Those that fall in the following categories will be allowed to enter Korea without a visa.

Transit tourists bound for another country Eligible countries

• Applicable to all countries (save for Cuba, and Macedonia) that are not granted visa-free entry into Korea.

Applicable to…

• Those with a visa or a re-entry permit for U.S., Japan, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand (5 countries) and traveling to any one of those countries through Korea.
• Those traveling from any one of the five countries mentioned above, whose final destination is not Korea.

[Scott and Mhay 57]

True I agree with that, but the long layover isnt because of a cancelled flight but due to scheduling of flights. (there would be an exception if the flight was cancelled) I believe there is a later flight to leave manila so the layover isnt long in korea...korea airport is boring to stay in unless you visit the internet lounges. It is very unclear from everything I have read..nothing cut and dry.

on edit..according to that site they can stay in korea for up to 30 days. just look at transit tourists.

In any case I think going the route of japan would probably be better as there isnt a long layover there. I hate going in airports for a long time. I am lucky though as most of them have a USO lounge that I can use.

Edited December 22, 2009 by Scott and Mhay

[GuardianAngel 1]

OH geeze! Thank you for the overwhelming replies. I will just have to call my travel agency and verify the information I have collected here.

We are still open for your concrete views on this matter.

Merry Christmas everyone.

[Pinay Wife 47]

What if like the story I posted of the old woman coming to the US to visit was stuck with a 12 hour layover due to the airlines and they offered her free accommodations? It just wouldn't make sense to not allow someone who's destination is to another country (U.S. in this case), who has a Visa for that country, would be allowed to leave the airport.

I'd like to share my experience. Several years ago, my plane developed mechanical problem at Narita Airport in Japan. Northwest announced it was providing free accommodation at a nearby hotel but I did not have Japanese visa. I did clear immigration and was given a 3-day transit visa. They just asked me during interview why I was visiting Japan. I told them my plane was having mechanical problems and Northwest is providing free hotel and that I was taking it.

To OP, I suggest to add a package tour. It is likely the airlines will arrange for transit visa.

Edited December 22, 2009 by Pinay Wife

[rheanick 42]

My fiance and I were browsing on POSSIBLE flights to consider in going to Seattle. He wanted me to take Korean Air as it is the same airline he used when he visited me. According to him, Korean air really has a very decent and exquisite accommodation.

The question is, will there be a problem with Korean Immigration if I'll have to take the flight from Cebu to Korea- Korea to Seattle considering one has to stay there for 10 hours during the stop over? Worse case, Will I have to pay for my stay? (Philippines is NOT INCLUDED in the list of countries that can stay for free in Korea for a period of 3 months even without a visa)

I flew to the US before via Korea.. if she only stays within the airport, she wont have a problem. No need for korean visa. I flew business class before and Korean airlines is just so-so. Nothing special. Maybe i'm a little bias since i have the tendency to compare airlines with JAL and Singapore airlines.

[Mitch/Jezzieca 0]

Well let me explain how this just recently worked for me..... Jezzieca has family in South Korea that we were interested in visiting on our way back here to the USA. I had all the same concerns that have been brought up here so I had Jezzieca go speak with someone at the South Korean embassy in Manila. They informed her that since she had a US VISA and a onward confirmed flight ticket to the USA that she would be permitted to enter South Korea for a stay of up to 30 days. I was skeptical of this simply based on some things I had read, but figured we would give it a try. I arrived in Manila on December 16th via Asiana Airlines ( for whatever that is worth) On December 19th we both boarded a Korean Air flight from Manila to Seoul. We landed that afternoon and when asked by immigration about her Korean visa she explained what the embassy had told her and about 3 minutes later they stamped her entry and we proceeded on for a 3 day stay. We just arrived here in the USA this morning via a nonstop flight on Korean Air from Seoul to Dallas, Texas. POE process in Dallas lasted maybe a total of 15 minutes (due to line) with no problems and we are both here now at the house. So I dont know if any of this relates to what is being discussed here , but just wanted to share my experience in regards to transiting through S. Korea.