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


February 19, 2026
PAANYAYA: HIMIG NG BAGONG BAYANI SA SOUTH KOREA

Ipakita ang iyong talento at ipagmalaki ang ating sariling awit! Kung ikaw ay isang OFW sa South Korea na may puso sa pag awit, ito na ang iyong pagkakataon na ipakita ang iyong galing at upang maging Bagong Bayani sa Entablado.

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February 19, 2026
HOLIDAY NOTICE FOR MARCH 2026

Clients who have confirmed appointments with the Consular Section of the Embassy on these dates may walk in -- without an appointment -- on any other date, between Sunday and Thursday, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, during the month of March 2026.

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February 15, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT: MWO-OWWA LIVELIHOOD SKILLS TRAININGS AND HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS (MARCH–MAY 2026)

The Philippine Embassy-Seoul, through the MWO and OWWA South Korea, invites all Filipinos working and residing in South Korea to participate in the Livelihood Skills Trainings and Health & Wellness Programs starting March 2026 to May 2026.

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