EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

Advisory to OFWs in Korea who are leaving for work in other destinations


The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) of the Embassy of the Philippines urges OFWs in Korea who are leaving for work in other destinations to register through the following means:

(1) notice to the POLO-Korea of their intention to leave for another destination for employment purposes; (2) notice to the POLO/Embassy/Consulate of their arrival at the new jobsite to inform them of their entry and employment particulars into the country; or, (3) voluntary registration with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). The OFWs are encouraged to register through any of these means so that they will be included in the POEA and OWWA database, thereby entitling them to the benefits and protection provided to OFWs. For more information, please see attached POEA Advisory No. 1 Series of 2009.

Other Announcements And Advisories


October 23, 2025
CONSULAR ADVISORY FOR 02 NOVEMBER 2025

The public is advised that the Philippine Embassy in Seoul - Consular Section will accommodate applicants on Sunday, 02 November 2025, strictly by appointment only.

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October 01, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT: CONSULAR OUTREACH IN GIMHAE, 18-19 OCTOBER 2025

The Philippine Embassy wishes to inform the Filipino community that it will conduct a Consular Outreach in Gimhae on 18 October 2025 (12:00 NN-7:00 PM)  and 19 October 2025 (9:00 AM-12:00 NN) at FASIGKO Office - 2nd floor, 956-4 Dongsang-dong, Gimhae-si (김해시 동상동 956-4번지 2층.

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September 09, 2025
HOLIDAY NOTICE FOR OCTOBER 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 October 2025. 

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