EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

Exemption from Re-entry Permit for Foreigners


The Philippine Embassy was informed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea on the notice by Korea Immigration Service, Ministry of Justice regarding exemption from re-entry permit for foreigners upon arrival and departure from the Republic of Korea.

According to the Korea Immigration Service, the re-entry permit system has been revised to provide convenience for foreign residents in Korea. Filipino residents of Korea with valid passports and alien registration cards, are free to enter and depart from Korea without a re-entry permit for one year within their permitted period of stay on visa. If the period of stay is less than one year, the exemption is valid for the duration of the period of stay. In the case of permanent residents (F-5), their exemption will remain valid for two years after their departure date. The exemption on re-entry permit takes effect on Wednesday, 01 December 2010.

Other Announcements And Advisories


September 03, 2025
NOTICE OF RESUMPTION OF OVERSEAS VOTER REGISTRATION

Ikinalulugod ng Embahada ng Pilipinas sa Korea na ipahayag ang pagpapatuloy ng Overseas Voters Registration para sa 2028 Philippine Elections Overseas. Ang pagpaparehistro ng pagboto ay mula Disyembre 1, 2025 hanggang Setyembre 30, 2027.

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August 14, 2025
PAALALA UKOL SA LAGAY NG PANAHON, 14 AGOSTO 2025

In view of the heavy precipitation affecting many parts of Korea, Filipinos in Korea are advised to exercise caution, monitor weather updates issued by the Korean government, and avoid high-risk areas, especially those prone to flooding or landslides during this period of heavy rain.

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August 07, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT: CONSULAR OUTREACH IN JEJU, 30-31 AUGUST 2025

The Philippine Embassy wishes to inform the Filipino community that it will conduct a Consular Outreach in Jeju on 30 August 2025 (9:00 AM-6:00 PM) Jeju Counseling Center for Women Migrants, 5, Donam-ro 15-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do and 31 August 2025 (8:00 am-12 nn) Citizens’ Welfare Town Plaza, 286, Yeonsam-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, Republic of Korea.

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