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


November 16, 2025
Imbitasyon: “Hindi Nakikita, Hindi Naririnig / Screen Safe, Self Safe”, 23 November 2025

Halina’t makiisa sa isang hybrid awareness session para sa ating mga pamilyang Pilipino sa Korea, na naglalayong palawakin ang kaalaman tungkol sa online safety at gender-based violence sa digital spaces. Experts will be sharing insights and practical tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe online.

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November 14, 2025
Mental Health Awareness Seminar on 23 November 2025, 1:00 to 4:00PM, 3rd Flr, MWO OWWA Building

The Philippine Embassy, through the MWO & OWWA, invites all OFWs to take part in our Mental Health Awareness Seminar on 23 November 2025, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, 3rd Floor, MWO-OWWA Building, #17 Hoenamu-ro, 42-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea. 

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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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