EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

EMBASSY TO CONDUCT OVERSEAS VOTER REGISTRATION, ISSUANCE OF OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE (OEC), & ACCEPTANCE/RENEWAL OF OWWA MEMBERSHIP, INCHEON, 12 JULY 2015


On 12 July 2015, a team from the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Seoul will conduct the following services at Ssyangyong Vocational Training Institute (Address: 250-4 Ganseok 4-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon) from 11:00am to 2:00pm; and at Korea Port Training Institute Incheon (Address: 1-31 Hang-dong, 7(chol)-ga, Jung-gu, Incheon) from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm:

1. OVERSEAS VOTER REGISTRATION - Filipinos who are at least 18 years of age OR who are 18 years old at the time of the 2016 National Elections (9 April – 6 May 2015), not otherwise disqualified by law, and who will be in South Korea during the 2016 National Elections may register as overseas voters. Overseas Voter’s ID will later be issued by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to those who will register. Requirements: • Valid Philippine Passport • In the absence of a valid Philippine Passport: Alien Registration Card (ARC) AND at least one Philippine Government-issued ID like SSS, driver’s license, voter’s ID 2. OEC ISSUANCE Requirements: • Balik Manggagawa Information Sheet (which can be downloaded at www.poea.gov.ph) • Valid passport (please bring copy of photo page); • Valid alien registration card (please photocopy front and back page); • Valid employment contract. 3. OWWA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL Requirements: • OWWA Information Sheet (which can be downloaded at www.poea.gov.ph or owwa.gov.ph); • Valid passport (please bring copy of photo page); • Employment contract or any proof of employment; • Proof of latest OWWA membership (official receipt), if any.

Other Announcements And Advisories


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REMINDERS FOR FILIPINOS TRAVELING TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

3 September 2026, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul strongly reminds all Filipino nationals traveling to the Republic of Korea for tourism purposes to purchase travel insurance. Travel insurance provides essential protection against medical emergencies, unexpected costs, and other unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during travel.

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ADVISORY FROM PAG-IBIG FUND KOREA OFFICE FOR 6 SEPTEMBER 2026

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the Filipino community that the Pag-IBIG Fund Korea office will be closed on Sunday, 06 September 2026, as the office will conduct onsite service in Gumi City.

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September 02, 2026
HOLIDAY NOTICE FOR SEPTEMBER 2026

The public is advised that the Philippine Embassy in Seoul will be closed on 24 September 2026 (Thursday) – Chuseok (ROK)27 September 2026 (Sunday) – Chuseok (ROK) For emergencies, please contact the Embassy’s mobile hotline numbers at:010-9365-2312 (Emergency Hotline)010-9263-8119 (Assistance-to-Nationals Hotline)010-6591-6290 (Migrant Workers Office)010-6598-9338 (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration)

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