EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

Visa Applications During Peak Months


Due to expected volume of applications for the summer season, effective Monday, 14 June 2010 until Tuesday, 31 August 2010, visa processing will be ten (10 ) working days upon receipt of the individual application by the Embassy. Please ensure that all requirements are complete before application and personal appearance is required.

To avoid long queues in applying for a visa, nationals from South Korea can travel to the Philippines for 21-days with NO VISA. You can apply for extension of stay with the Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines. If you are traveling to the Philippines to enroll in a non-degree course for less than one (1) year (which include short English courses) , a Special Study Permit (SSP) may be applied for upon arrival in the Philippines. Entry Requirements: (1) Passport valid for six (6) months from date of intended travel to the Philippines. (2) Duly notarized letter request from the applicant for the issuance of the permit; (3) Duly accomplished and notarized application form; (4) Certificate of acceptance issued by the learning institutions duly accredited by the Bureau of Immigration; and (5) Plain photocopy of the applicant’s passport reflecting its bio-page and authorized stay. Prepare all the required documents and submit application with supporting documents through your tour operator. The application and documentary requirements must be filed before the office of the Bureau of Immigration which is located at Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila. Please visit their website at http://immigration.gov.ph. SSPs are issued within one (1) week upon application. Please take note of the Embassy Visa Schedule : Monday to Friday 0900H to 1200H - acceptance of visa applications 1400H to 1630H - release of visa issued passports

Other Announcements And Advisories


September 09, 2025
HOLIDAY NOTICE FOR OCTOBER 2025

Those who have confirmed appointments with the Consular Section of the Embassy on these dates may walk in -- without an appointment -- on any other date, between Sunday and Thursday, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, during the month of October 2025. 

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September 08, 2025
BASIC BARISTA TRAINING sa ika-14, 21 at 28 ng Setyembre 2025

Narito na po ang opisyal na listahan ng mga kalahok sa darating na Skills Training Program na “BASIC BARISTA TRAINING” na gaganapin sa Setyembre 14, 21 at 28, 2025, mula 1:00PM to 5:00PM. Setyembre 14:  2nd Flr, Sentro Rizal, Philippine EmbassySetyembre 21 & 28: TBA Ito po ay LIBRE. Para sa karagdagang katanungan maaaring tumawag sa OWWA sa 010-6598-9338 / 010-5177-8777. Limited slots po ito kaya sa mga hindi po nakasali sa 2 Batches ay maghintay na lamang po ng susunod na taon. PAALALA, ang lahat po ng nasa listahan ay kailangang maka-attend sa Sept 14 upang makatuloy sa susunod na session. Maraming salamat po!

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September 03, 2025
NOTICE OF RESUMPTION OF OVERSEAS VOTER REGISTRATION

Ikinalulugod ng Embahada ng Pilipinas sa Korea na ipahayag ang pagpapatuloy ng Overseas Voters Registration para sa 2028 Philippine Elections Overseas. Ang pagpaparehistro ng pagboto ay mula Disyembre 1, 2025 hanggang Setyembre 30, 2027.

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