EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

Closure of Honorary Consulate General in Busan


The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the public of the closure of the Philippine Honorary Consulate General in Busan effective 15 August 2018. We wish to express appreciation for Dr. An Sang-wook's exemplary service as Honorary Consul General from early 2016 up to mid-August 2018.

Those who wish to avail of consular services are requested to contact the Philippine Embassy in Seoul.

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY TRUNK LINE
(02) 796-7387 / (02) 796-7388
Consular Service Local/ Extension Number
ePassport and Related Matters 109/116
Civil Registration and Related Matters 105
Authentication/ Notarials and Related Matters 108
Visa Issuance and Related Matters 107

Assistance to Nationals (ATN) Hotline
010-9263-8119
Philippine Embassy Emergency Hotline
010-9365-2312
(This Hotline Number will only be operational outside of office hours, including weekends and holidays)
Fax Number (02) 796-0827
Email Address consular@philembassy-seoul.com

Website www.philembassy-seoul.com

Other Announcements And Advisories


March 24, 2026
LAUNCH OF FULLY DIGITAL APOSTILLE FOR PSA E-CERTIFICATES AND CHED E-CAVS

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul informs the public of the Official Launch of the Fully Digital Apostille (eApostille) for Philippine Statistics Authority electronic Certificates (PSA eCertificates) and Commission on Higher Education electronic Certification, Authentication, and Verification (CHED eCAVs) at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila, Philippines, on 16 March 2026. This initiative is part of the Philippines’ continuing implementation of the electronic Apostille Program (e-APP) of the HCCH aimed at facilitating the secure electronic issuance and verification of Apostilles and promoting the efficient cross-border use of public documents among Contracting Parties to the Apostille Convention.  The following arrangements for the issuance of Apostilles for PSA eCertificates, covering civil registry documents, and CHED eCAVs, covering academic documents, were implemented starting 16 March 2026: 

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March 22, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT: 2026 FEALAC Young Leaders Program

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul invites you to join the 2026 FEALAC Young Leaders Program—an exciting opportunity to represent the Philippines, engage in regional issues, and create impactful content on East Asia–Latin America relations.

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March 19, 2026
THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL PARTICIPATES IN THE OBSERVANCE OF THE 30TH GIRL CHILD WEEK, 22 -28 MARCH 2026

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul joins the celebration on the Protection and Gender-Fair Treatment of the Girl Child Week, or “Girl Child Week” from 22-28 March 2026. In accordance with Proclamation No. 759, March 6, 1996, the fourth week of March is celebrated as “Protection and Gender-Fair Treatment of the Girl Child Week”.  The observance also complements the annual National Women’s Month Celebration every March.

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