EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL OF NON e-PASSPORTS


All Filipinos in the Republic of Korea are hereby informed that beginning Sunday, 03 July 2016, as per directive from the Department of Foreign Affairs, the requirements for holders of Machine Readable-Ready Passports (MRRPs or the so-called “Green Passports�) and Machine Readable Passports (MRPs or the so-called “Maroon Passports� without electronic chip and with passport numbers starting with “XX�) shall be as follows:

1. The Actual MRRP/MRP Booklet;

2. PSA/NSO-issued Birth Certificate (and PSA/NSO-issued Marriage Contract for women using their husband’s surname);

3. At least one (1) valid Philippine government-issued identification document:

? Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID), Digitized SSS ID, GSIS E-Card, Philippine Driver’s License, PRC ID, IBP ID, Senior Citizen’s ID, and Voter’s ID;

4. Passport applicants without valid Philippine government-issued identification document should submit new NBI Clearance.

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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