EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

ADVISORY AND GUIDELINES ON THE CONSULAR OUTREACH IN GWANGJU METRPOPOLITAN CITY


The Philippine Embassy wishes to inform the Filipino community that it will conduct a Consular Outreach and Overseas Voter Registration Mission on 17 August 2024 (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) at the Sanjeongro 18beongil 16 Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City and 18 August 2024 (9:00 AM - 12:00 NN) at the Pyeongdong Wolcheon Park, Gwangju.

- For passport-related services, appointment slots may be obtained at https://www.passport.gov.ph/ (choose and click under site "Gwangju Outreach").

- For civil registry (Report of Birth, Report of Marriage, Report of Death, Marriage License/LCCM, Travel Document) and notarial services (Special Power of Attorney, Affidavit, Certification, Dual Citizenship, Certificate of Registration with the Embassy or Embassy ID), please bring the requirements which may be found at http://www.philembassy-seoul.com/consular.asp. All payments for Notarial Services and Civil Registry Transactions will be collected with expedite processing fees as they are rendered beyond regular hours and on the observance of the weekend of the Philippine Embassy per Department of Foreign Affairs Foreign Service Circular (FSC) No. 2024-0391 dated 03 May 2024.

- For transactions related to Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) and other services of the Migrant Workers Office (MWO)-Seoul, please email labor@philembassy-seoul.com for pre-evaluation of documents.

- For OWWA membership, please bring valid passport, contract and Alien Registration Card (original and photocopy) or send an email to southkorea@owwa.gov.ph for pre-evaluation of documents.

- For Pag-IBIG membership including registration for new and reactivated accounts, updating of membership records, and related queries or concerns, please bring a valid passport.

- For Overseas Voter Registration, go to the iRehistro portal which may be accessed at https://irehistro.comelec.gov.ph/ovf1 and fill-out the online form. Save the generated iRehistro form, print it out making sure all the QR codes on the second page are complete, and bring it, together with a valid Philippine Passport and a copy of the datapage, to the registration site for the taking of biometrics.

- In the absence of a valid Philippine Passport, supporting documents can be any of the following: 1) Identification Certificate and a photocopy thereof for dual citizens; 2) Seafarer's Book and a photocopy of the datapage for sea-based workers; or 3) Certification from the Embassy for those with lost or expired passports and are eligible to apply for lost passport replacement or passport renewal. Thank you.

Other Announcements And Advisories


July 01, 2026
ADVISORY: DOWNLOAD YOUR PH DIGITAL NATIONAL ID

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul informs the Filipino community in the Republic of Korea that the Philippine Digital National ID is available for Download. Eligible Filipinos residing in the Republic of Korea are encouraged to download their Philippine Digital National ID for easier access to a valid proof of Identity in the Philippines whenever needed.  Simply scan the QR code in the advisory to access the official step-by-step video guide on how to download your PH Digital National ID.  For more information, please refer to the succeeding pages of the advisory. 

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June 28, 2026
ACCEPTANCE AND VALIDATION OF DIGITAL PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY E-CERTIFICATE APPLICATIONS

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul informs the public that the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) launched its digital PSA certificates, also known as E-Certificates, as part of its continuing efforts toward digital transformation, enhanced data privacy and security, and the promotion of convenient access to vital civil registry documents. These E-certificates currently cover civil registry documents on Birth, Marriage, Death, Certificates of No Marriage Record (CENOMAR) and Advisory on Marriages, and Certificates of No Death Record and Advisory on Death. 

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June 26, 2026
ADVISORY: SSS JAPAN AND KOREA WEBINAR, 03 JULY 2026

Join our upcoming webinar and get the latest updates on SSS Programs & Services for Overseas Filipinos.

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