The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the public that pursuant to Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF- EID) Resolution No. 60 dated 30 July 2020, the following foreign nationals are included among those who are exempted from the temporary suspension of visa issuance to all foreign nationals:

1. Foreign spouses of Philippine nationals;

2. Foreign minor children and foreign children with special needs, regardless of age, of Filipino nationals; and

3. Foreign parents of minor Filipino children and of Filipino children with special needs, regardless of age.

The abovementioned foreign nationals who wish to enter the Philippines may apply for the appropriate Philippine visas from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sundays to Thursday, except public holidays. Please note that the Embassy observes social distancing and the wearing of masks is required in the premises.

Please be reminded of the following: (1) the aforementioned foreign nationals still need to present the pertinent supporting documents to the Immigration Bureau upon arrival in the Philippines; and (2) a visa does not guarantee entry into the Philippines. END


13 August 2020