EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CHINESE NATIONALS APPLYING FOR PHILIPPINE 9(A) TEMPORARY VISITOR'S VISA


Beginning 13 June 2024, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) informs the public that Chinese nationals applying for 9(a) Temporary Visitor's Visa at Philippine Foreign Service Posts will be required to submit their Chinese Social Insurance Record Certificates.

The submitted Certificate must be registered for at least six (6) months at the time of the submission of the visa application. Exceptions to the abovementioned visa requirement will only apply to Chinese nationals currently enrolled in primary, secondary, or college education who will be required to submit proof of enrollment, and retirees above 55 years old.



Other exceptions to the requirement will only be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The additional visa requirement is part of the DFA's continuing efforts to enhance its visa policies and regulations for the safe and efficient entry of foreign visitors.

For more information, please visit https://dfa.gov.ph/dfa-news/statements-and-advisoriesupdate/34872-additional-requirements-for-chinese-nationals-applying-for-philippine-9-a-temporary-visitor-s-visa-2. END

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Listahan ng mga Kalahok sa MWO-OWWA Skills Training Program na Baking 101 sa August 2025

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HOLIDAY NOTICE FOR AUGUST 2025

Those who have confirmed appointments with the Consular Section of the Embassy on these dates may walk in -- without an appointment -- on any other date, between Sunday and Thursday, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, during the month of August 2025. 

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Eskwelahan sa Embahada 2025, 10 August 2025 (Sunday), Sentro Rizal Hall, 2/F Philippine Embassy in Seoul

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