EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

PHL BUREAU OF CUSTOMS LAUNCHES e-CUSTOMS BAGGAGE DECLARATION FORM (e-CBDF) and e-CURRENCIES DECLARATION FORM (e-CDF)


Beginning 10 May 2024, all arriving and departing passengers to and from the Philippines must accomplish the the electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF) and electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF), which may be accessed at the e-Travel website at https://etravel.gov.ph or by downloading the eGovPH application within 72 hours prior to arrival or departure from the Philippines.

Upon arrival or before departure to and from the Philippines, passengers shall present their passports and the generated QR Code of the e-CBDF and e-CDF from the eTravel website to the Immigration Officer.



Paper forms of the CBDF and CDF shall still be available at the Customs Area at various ports of the Philippines for passengers who are unable to access the eTravel website.

For more information, please visit https://customs.gov.ph/boc-and-dict-to-implement-one-qr-code-in-the-e-travel-system-for-all-airports-by-10-may-2024-reiterates-strict-implementation-of-bsp-rules-in-bringing-in-or-taking-out-of-currencies/. Thank you.

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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