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


March 27, 2025
Philippine Embassy Statement on the devastating wildfires in the Southeastern region of Korea

The Philippine Embassy conveys sincerest condolences on the loss of lives, property, and damages brought about by the devastating wildfires in the Southeastern region of Korea.

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March 26, 2025
ADVISORY: PRECAUTIONS ON WILDFIRES IN SOUTH KOREA

With the latest developments on the wildfires which continue to take place in several areas in Korea and the declaration of a state of national disaster in Ulsan, North Gyeongsang Province and South Gyeongsang Province, and a special disaster zone in Sancheog County, as well as the possibility of the fires spreading further in Ulsan, Andong, Bonghwa, Uiseong and other nearby areas due to strong winds and dry conditions, Filipinos in and near affected areas are advised to observe all possible caution and to follow the guidelines of local authorities. 

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March 25, 2025
PAANYAYA: LEGAL CARAVAN SA SOUTH KOREA: SEMINAR AT LIBRENG LEGAL CONSULTATION

Inaanyayahan ng Philippine Embassy, kasama ng Zonta Club of Central Tuguegarao at IBP Cagayan Chapter, ang lahat ng ating kababayan sa unang KYRR Series ng taon, ang "Legal Caravan sa South Korea: Seminar at Libreng Legal Consultation" na gaganapin sa 30 Marso 2025, Linggo sa Sentro Rizal Hall, Philippine Embassy. Magkakaroon ng Legal Seminar simula 9:30 AM hanggang 12:00 NN patungkol sa iba't ibang isyu katulad ng annulment, divorce, kustodiya ng mga bata, pagmamay-ari ng lupa, at iba pa. Magkakaroon din ng libreng one-on-one legal consultation simula 1:00 PM hanggang 4:00 PM. Mag-register lamang po sa https://bit.ly/legalaidseoul o di kaya'y i-scan ang QR Code sa poster. Maaari ring tumawag sa 010-9263-8119. Maraming salamat po!

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