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


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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