EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF VISA ISSUANCE


The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the public that from 22 March 2021 until 21 April 2021, we are temporarily suspending the issuance of visas to foreign nationals except for the following:

- 9(A) tourist visa for spouse and child of Filipino nationals (must be travelling together);
- 9(E) visas for diplomats and officials of International Organizations;
- 9(C) crewlist visa for seafarers entering the Philippines for onward outbound flights; and
- 9(A) tourist visa for those exempted by National Task Force against COVID-19 (NTF) or the DFA-Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs (UMWA)
END

22 March 2021

Other Announcements And Advisories


October 19, 2026
ADVISORY FROM PAG-IBIG FUND KOREA OFFICE FOR 25 OCTOBER 2026

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the Filipino community that the Pag-IBIG Fund Korea office will be closed on Sunday, 25 October 2026, as the office will conduct onsite service in Changwon City.

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October 18, 2026
ADVISORY: TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SSS SEOUL, 20-22 OCTOBER AND 27-29 OCTOBER 2026

20-22 October 202627-29 October 2026During these periods, all over-the-counter services and in-person transactions will be unavailable. For inquiries you may send an email to korea@sss.gov.ph  Thank you.

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October 15, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT: MOBILE CONSULAR SERVICE AND OVERSEAS VOTERS REGISTRATION IN INCHEON

The Philippine Embassy will conduct a Mobile Consular Service in Incheon on 24 October 2026 (Saturday) from 1:00pm to 6:00pm.

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