EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

PHL BUREAU OF CUSTOMS LAUNCHES e-CUSTOMS BAGGAGE DECLARATION FORM (e-CBDF) and e-CURRENCIES DECLARATION FORM (e-CDF)


Beginning 10 May 2024, all arriving and departing passengers to and from the Philippines must accomplish the the electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF) and electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF), which may be accessed at the e-Travel website at https://etravel.gov.ph or by downloading the eGovPH application within 72 hours prior to arrival or departure from the Philippines.

Upon arrival or before departure to and from the Philippines, passengers shall present their passports and the generated QR Code of the e-CBDF and e-CDF from the eTravel website to the Immigration Officer.



Paper forms of the CBDF and CDF shall still be available at the Customs Area at various ports of the Philippines for passengers who are unable to access the eTravel website.

For more information, please visit https://customs.gov.ph/boc-and-dict-to-implement-one-qr-code-in-the-e-travel-system-for-all-airports-by-10-may-2024-reiterates-strict-implementation-of-bsp-rules-in-bringing-in-or-taking-out-of-currencies/. Thank you.

Other Announcements And Advisories


June 29, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT: ONLINE FINANCIAL LITERACY SESSION ON RETAIL TREASURY BONDS

The Philippine Bureau of the Treasury with the support of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul invites the Overseas Filipinos in the Republic of Korea to attend the Online Financial Literacy Session on Retail Treasury Bonds, an investment opportunity offered by the Philippine government, on 06 July 2025, 4:00 – 5:00 PM Korean Standard Time.

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June 29, 2025
Seoul Metropolitan Government's Emergency Ready App

The Philippine Embassy encourages all members of the Filipino community in South Korea to download the Seoul Metropolitan Government's Emergency Ready App – a vital tool for staying prepared and protected in case of emergencies.  The Emergency Ready App Features:

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June 26, 2025
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT)

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul joins the observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) or World Drug Day on 26 June 2025.

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