EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

NEW REQUIREMENT FOR FILIPINOS MARRYING FOREIGNERS


Effective 04 July 2011, Filipinos applying for a Legal Capacity to Marry a Foreigner or a Report of Marriage to a Foreigner are required to watch a short video presentation on the situation of Filipino spouses in South Korea. The Embassy will release the documents only after the applicants have seen the video, which talks about life in South Korea and lasts for only twenty (20) minutes.

The video is part of the Embassy’s educational / awareness campaign to help marriage migrants to South Korea. The video covers the family culture in South Korea, including stories about the experiences of other Filipinos and advice to ensure the welfare of Filipino nationals married to foreigners. The applicant may choose from the following weekly schedule: Tuesday - 11:30am -11:50am; 2:00-2:20pm Thursday - 11:30am -11:50am; 2:00-2:20pm

Other Announcements And Advisories


March 09, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT: LEGAL AID CARAVAN, 29 MARCH 2026

In continuance of the celebration of Women’s Month, the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, MWO and OWWA Korea, invite interested Filipinos to a Legal Aid Caravan with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines - CALMANA on

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March 09, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT: MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS SEMINAR, 29 MARCH 2026

In celebration of 2026 Women’s Month, the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the MWO and OWWA South Korea, invites all OFWs and Overseas Filipinos to a stress management seminar entitled:  “Building Inner Strength: Coping with Stress through Self-Awareness.” 

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March 06, 2026
HOLIDAY NOTICE FOR APRIL 2026

Clients 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 April 2026.

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