EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

FREE COVID-19 TESTING FOR ALL FOREIGN RESIDENTS


The Philippine Embassy wishes to share with the Filipino community in Korea the attached Ministry of Justice announcement on Free COVID-19 Testing for all Foreign Residents, upon the request of Korea's Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL).

The MOEL requests the continued cooperation of everyone in observing virus prevention and control measures in workplaces and communities to end the COVID-19 in the near future. Further, it encourages all foreign residents, regardless of their visa status, to avail of the free COVID testing with assurance that any information will be used solely for disease control and prevention.



The Embassy appreciates the continued support and cooperation of everyone in this regard. END

10 March 2021

Other Announcements And Advisories


September 03, 2026
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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September 03, 2026
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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