EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR PASSENGERS ENTERING THE PH


The Philippine Embassy wishes to inform the Filipino Community in South Korea of the general passenger guidelines and entry requirements of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), Clark International Airport (CRK), and Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA): (Please see attached Philippine Embassy Advisory)

AIRPORT REQUIREMENTS



Ninoy Aquino International Airport

All arriving international passengers are required to do the following upon arrival:
•Submit accomplished electronic Case Investigation Form (eCIF)
•Undergo mandatory RT-PCR swab test
•Undergo mandatory quarantine, however, there is no need to pre-book quarantine hotel

Notes:

For returning non-OFW Filipinos and/or foreign nationals, the cost for swab test and hotel accommodation shall be shouldered by the passenger

For returning OFWs, the cost for hotel accommodation and transportation shall be shouldered by OWWA, while the cost for swab test shall be shouldered by PhilHealth. OFWs should register in OASIS at https://oasis.owwa.gov.ph
prior to their flight.

For returning seafarers, the cost of hotel accommodation and transportation shall be shouldered by the local manning agencies, while the cost of swab test shall be shouldered by PhilHealth. Seafarers should register in OASIS at https://oasis.owwa.gov.ph prior to their flight.

Clark International Airport

For OFWs:

•Fully accomplished electronic Case Investigation Form (eCIF)
•Mandatory RT-PCR swab test upon arrival
•No need to pre-book quarantine hotel

Note:

Cost of Accommodation and Transportation to be shouldered by OWWA, while the RT-PCR test shall be shouldered by PhilHealth.

Other Announcements And Advisories


September 03, 2026
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ADVISORY FROM PAG-IBIG FUND KOREA OFFICE FOR 6 SEPTEMBER 2026

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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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