EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

NEW REQUIREMENT FOR FILIPINOS MARRYING FOREIGNERS


Effective 04 July 2011, Filipinos applying for a Legal Capacity to Marry a Foreigner or a Report of Marriage to a Foreigner are required to watch a short video presentation on the situation of Filipino spouses in South Korea. The Embassy will release the documents only after the applicants have seen the video, which talks about life in South Korea and lasts for only twenty (20) minutes.

The video is part of the Embassy’s educational / awareness campaign to help marriage migrants to South Korea. The video covers the family culture in South Korea, including stories about the experiences of other Filipinos and advice to ensure the welfare of Filipino nationals married to foreigners. The applicant may choose from the following weekly schedule: Tuesday - 11:30am -11:50am; 2:00-2:20pm Thursday - 11:30am -11:50am; 2:00-2:20pm

Other Announcements And Advisories


November 06, 2025
HOLIDAY NOTICE FOR NOVEMBER 2025

Those who have confirmed appointments with the Consular Section of the Embassy on this date may walk in -- without an appointment -- on any other date, between Sunday and Thursday, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

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November 02, 2025
SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS) - SEOUL TO OPEN ON 03 NOVEMBER 2025

Following the announcement made by His Excellency, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. during his meeting with the Filipino Community in Busan this week, we are happy to share that the SSS will be ready to render services to our kababayans through its office in the Philippine Embassy in Seoul beginning tomorrow, 3 November 2025. 

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October 23, 2025
CONSULAR ADVISORY FOR 02 NOVEMBER 2025

The public is advised that the Philippine Embassy in Seoul - Consular Section will accommodate applicants on Sunday, 02 November 2025, strictly by appointment only.

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