EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF VISA ISSUANCE


The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the public that from 22 March 2021 until 21 April 2021, we are temporarily suspending the issuance of visas to foreign nationals except for the following:

- 9(A) tourist visa for spouse and child of Filipino nationals (must be travelling together);
- 9(E) visas for diplomats and officials of International Organizations;
- 9(C) crewlist visa for seafarers entering the Philippines for onward outbound flights; and
- 9(A) tourist visa for those exempted by National Task Force against COVID-19 (NTF) or the DFA-Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs (UMWA)
END

22 March 2021

Other Announcements And Advisories


September 03, 2026
REMINDERS FOR FILIPINOS TRAVELING TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

3 September 2026, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul strongly reminds all Filipino nationals traveling to the Republic of Korea for tourism purposes to purchase travel insurance. Travel insurance provides essential protection against medical emergencies, unexpected costs, and other unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during travel.

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September 03, 2026
ADVISORY FROM PAG-IBIG FUND KOREA OFFICE FOR 6 SEPTEMBER 2026

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the Filipino community that the Pag-IBIG Fund Korea office will be closed on Sunday, 06 September 2026, as the office will conduct onsite service in Gumi City.

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September 02, 2026
HOLIDAY NOTICE FOR SEPTEMBER 2026

The public is advised that the Philippine Embassy in Seoul will be closed on 24 September 2026 (Thursday) – Chuseok (ROK)27 September 2026 (Sunday) – Chuseok (ROK) 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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