EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF CONSULAR OPERATIONS


The Philippine Embassy respectfully informs the public that due to COVID infections affecting some its personnel, the Embassy building is undergoing full disinfection. Affected personnel are likewise already in isolation and only personnel not affected by COVID as determined by regular testing will be handling consular services for the public's safety.

In view of this development, consular operations are temporarily located at the Sentro Rizal Hall, Second Floor of the Chancery to ensure continuity of services. The Embassy plans to resume operations at the regular consular area on the 1/F by Tuesday, 24 May 2022.



In the meantime, as the telephone extension numbers (116, 108, 110) of the Consular Section may not accessible until May 23, any urgent queries or requests may either be conveyed via the Consular Section emergency mobile numbers, as follows:

- 010-9385-0535
- 010-9365-2312

or sent through the following email addresses:

- Passport Services: passport@philembassy-seoul.com
- Notarial Services: notarials@philembassy-seoul.com
- Civil Registration: civilregistries@philembassy-seoul.com
- Visa Services: visa@philembassy-seoul.com
- ATN: atn@philembassy-seoul.com

Be assured that the Embassy is undertaking all possible measures to ensure the safety of the public and its personnel. The understanding of the public is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Other Announcements And Advisories


October 14, 2026
HOLIDAY NOTICE FOR NOVEMBER 2026

The public is advised that the Philippine Embassy in Seoul will be closed on 01 November 2026 (Sunday) – All Saints’ Day (PHL)02 November 2026 (Monday) – All Souls’ Day (PHL)30 November 2026 (Monday) – Bonifacio Day (PHL) For emergencies, please contact the Embassy’s mobile hotline numbers at: 010-9365-2312 (Emergency Hotline)010-9263-8119 (Assistance-to-Nationals Hotline)010-6591-6290 (Migrant Workers Office)010-6598-9338 (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration)

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October 06, 2026
ADVISORY: FRAUDULENT TELEGRAM ACCOUNT IMPERSONATING THE AMBASSADOR

05 October 2026 — The Philippine Embassy in the Republic of Korea alerts the public to a fraudulent Telegram account using the username @bernatheresef07, which falsely uses the name, photograph, and identity of Philippine Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez.

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October 06, 2026
ADVISORY: TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SSS SEOUL, 06-08 OCTOBER AND 13-15 OCTOBER 2026

Please be advised that the SSS Seoul office will be temporarily closed on the following dates:  06-08 October 2026 13-15 October 2026  During these periods, all over-the-counter services and in-person transactions will be unavailable.  For inquiries you may send an email to korea@sss.gov.ph  Thank you.

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