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)
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22 March 2021

Other Announcements And Advisories


October 29, 2026
SERVICE ADVISORY FROM PAG-IBIG FUND FOR 08 AND 19 NOVEMBER 2026

Please be advised that the Pag-IBIG Fund South Korea Member Services Desk is temporarily unable to assist walk-in clients on 08 and 19 November 2026.

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October 25, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT: RELEASE OF LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) DRIVER’S LICENSE CARDS

The Philippine Embassy is pleased to inform that the applicants for LTO Driver’s License Cards or LTO IDs during the “Alagang OWWA Serbisyo Caravan” on 13 September 2026 can claim their LTO Driver’s License Cards starting on 28 October 2026 at Room 102 of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul.Kindly observe the following guidelines to ensure an orderly and efficient driver’s license card collection:

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October 19, 2026
ADVISORY FROM PAG-IBIG FUND KOREA OFFICE FOR 25 OCTOBER 2026

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the Filipino community that the Pag-IBIG Fund Korea office will be closed on Sunday, 25 October 2026, as the office will conduct onsite service in Changwon City.

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