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29/10/2020

: Termination of the Special Passport Extension Services During Weekends

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28 October 2020, Riyadh – The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Riyadh announces that it will hold its last Special Passport Extension Service on 6-7 November 2020 to give way to the Embassy-on-Wheels sorties planned for the Eastern, Central, and Norther Regions of Saudi Arabia.

Appointments for the last Special Passport Extension Service shall be made available to the public on or about 6:00 p.m. on 29 October 2020.

The public is reminded that the Special Passport Extension service is available to Filipinos in Saudi Arabia whose passport validity is less than six (6) months and who is either of the following:

1) Filipinos whose Saudi Residence IDs (Iqama) are expiring or expired;

2) Filipinos who already have been issued their Final Exit Visas and who have plane tickets/flights returning to the Philippines.

The extended passport will allow these Filipinos to renew their Iqama or travel to the
Philippines on Final Exit. Note that Passport extension for travel will NOT be granted if the
destination is other than the Philippines.
Filipinos who wish to avail of this service should do the following:

STEP ONE: Secure an appointment for Special Passport Extension Services from the
Online Appointment System found at the Embassy’s Official Website: https://riyadhpe.dfa.gov.ph/, and

STEP TWO: Proceed to the Embassy on the designated day and time of appointment and
bring the following documents:

A. If Expiring or Expired Iqama:

1) Letter from Employer/Sponsor to the Embassy requesting for passport extension
for the applicant for purposes of renewing his/her Saudi Residence ID (Iqama)

2) Copy of latest Iqama

3) Copy of latest Philippine Passport

B. If with Exit Visa and Ticket returning to the Philippines:

1) Copy of latest Philippine Passport

2) Copy of Exit Visa

3) Copy of Plane Ticket going to the Philippines (if already available)

There will be a service fee of SAR 80.00 per extended passport.

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Pagtatapos ng Special Passport Extension Services Kada Katapusan ng Linggo

Ika-28 ng Oktubre 2020, Riyadh – Ipinaaalam ng Embahada ng Republika ng Pilipinas na idadaaos nito ang huling Special Passport Extension Service sa ika-6 at ika-7 ng Nobyembre 2020 upang magbigay daan sa mga nakaplanong Embassy-on-Wheels sa Silangan, Sentral, at Hilagang Rehiyon ng Saudi Arabia.

Ang appointments para sa huling Special Passport Extension Service na ito ay bubuksan sa publiko sa dakong 6:00 ng gabi sa ika-29 ng Oktubre 2020.

Pinapaalalahanan ang publiko na ang Special Passport Extension Service ay para lamang sa mga Pilipinong may kulang sa anim (6) na buwan nalang ang bisa ng kanilang pasaporte at nabibilang sa mga sumusunod:

1) Mga Filipino na mag-expire o expired na ang Saudi Residence ID (Iqama);

2) Mga Filipino na may Final Exit Visa at may ticket ng eroplano pauwi ng Pilipinas.

Maaring gamitin ang extended passport para i-renew ang Iqama o lumakbay pauwi sa Pilipinas upang mag Final Exit. Hindi papayagan ang passport extension kung ang paglalakbay ay tungo sa ibang lugar maliban sa Pilipinas. Ang mga Filipinong nais na mag-apply sa serbisyong ito ay dapat magsagawa ng mga sumusunod:

UNANG HAKBANG: Kumuha ng appointment para sa Special Passport Extension Services mula sa Online Appointment System sa Official Website ng Embahada sa https://riyadhpe.dfa.gov.ph/, at

IKALAWANG HAKBANG: Pumunta sa Embahada sa takdang araw at oras ng appointment dala ang mga sumusunod na dokumento:

A. Kung mag-Expire o Expired na ang Iqama:

1) Sulat galing sa Employer/Sponsor para sa Embahada na humihiling ng passport extension para sa applikante upang mag-renew ng kanyang Saudi Residence ID (Iqama)

2) Kopya ng pinakahuling Iqama

3) Kopya ng pinakahuling Pasaporte ng Pilipinas

B. Kung may Exit Visa at Ticket ng Eroplano pauwi ng Pilipinas:

1) Kopya ng pinakahuling Pasaporte ng Pilipinas

2) Kopya ng Exit Visa

3) Kopya ng Ticket ng Eroplano pauwi ng Pilipinas

May bayad na SAR 80.00 na service fee para sa bawat extended passport.

21/10/2020

: Claiming of passports at the VFS ePassport Renewal Centers (PaRC) in Riyadh and Al-Khobar no longer requires an appointment

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Riyadh, 21 October 2020 – The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Riyadh informs the public that passports available for release may already be claimed at the VFS ePassport Renewal Centers (PaRC) in Riyadh and Al-Khobar even without an appointment.

Passports may be claimed Sundays to Thursdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on declared holidays. There will be no passport releasing operation during Saturdays.

Clients claiming their passports at the PaRCs are reminded of the following:

1. Before proceeding to the PaRCs, confirm at the Embassy’s Official Website if the passport to be claimed is already available for release;

2. Passports may be claimed, at no additional costs, at the PaRC where it was processed (Riyadh or Al-Khobar). Clients may avail themselves of courier services (for a fee) if they could not personally claim their passports at the appropriate PaRCs.

3. Bring the original passport, photocopy of the old passport’s data page, original receipt, and appointment letter confirmation (if available);

4. For third party collection – aside from the requirements stated above, the representative needs to present an authorization letter from the passport owner, and copies of the IDs of both the passport owner and his/her representative; and

5. Expect queues and some waiting time when claiming passports, as client traffic could no longer be predicted because of the “no appointment’ policy.

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Hindi na kailangan ng appointment upang kuhanin ang mga naproseso nang mga pasaporte sa VFS ePassport Renewal Centers (PaRC) sa Riyadh at Al-Khobar

Riyadh, ika-21 ng Oktubre 2020 – Ipinaaalam ng Pasuguan/Embahada ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa publiko na maaari nang makuha ang mga naproseso nang pasaporte mula sa VFS ePassport Renewal Centers (PaRC) sa Riyadh at Al-Khobar kahit na walang appointment.

Maaaring makuha ang mga pasaporte Linggo hanggang Huwebes, mula 9:00 a.m. hanggang 5:00 p.m., maliban na lang sa mga araw na itinakdang holidays. Walang passport releasing tuwing Sabado.

Pinapaalalahanan ang lahat sa mga sumusunod:

1. Bago pumunta sa PaRCs, tingnan muna sa website ng Pasuguan/Embahada kung maaari nang makuha ang pasaporte;

2. Maaaring makuha ang mga bagong pasaporte, na walang karagdagang bayad, sa PaRC na naproseso nito (Riyadh o Al-Khobar). Maaaring makipag-ugnayan sa mga courier services (may bayad) ang mga kliyenteng hindi makapunta sa angkop na PaRC upang kunin ang kanilang bagong pasaporte

3. Dalhin ang orihinal na pasaporte, kopya ng data page ng lumang pasaporte, orihinal na resibo, at kumpirmasyon ng appointment (kung mayroon nito);

4. Kung ibang tao ang tatanggap ng pasaporte - bukod sa mga dokumentong nabanggit sa itaas, kailangang magpakita ng authorization letter na pirmado ng may-ari ng pasaporte, at kopya ng mga IDs ng may-ari ng pasaporte at ng kanyang kinatawan; at

5. Dahil sa hindi na matantya ng maayos ang bilang ng mga taong pupunta sa mga PaRCs , maaaring asahan na may pila at kailangang maghintay bago makuha ang pasaporte.

21/10/2020

As much as possible please provide all information requested. The Embassy confirms that all information given is for the use of the Embassy only and not to be disseminated or distributed to private individuals or corporation. Hangga't maari ibigay ang impormasyong hinihingi. Sinisigurado ng Embahada...

03/08/2020

Suspension of Consular Operations in Metro Manila and Some Parts of CALABARZON in accordance with MECQ Guidelines: https://bit.ly/3idboFt

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) wishes to inform the public that, in accordance with the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) guidelines, the Office of Consular Affairs (OCA) in Aseana Parañaque City, all Consular Offices (CO) in Metro Manila, and the COs in Malolos, Dasmarinas, Laguna and Antipolo will temporarily suspend their operations from 04 August 2020 until 18 August 2020.

Passport applicants with confirmed appointments during these dates will be accommodated beginning 19 August until 30 September 2020, Mondays to Fridays, during regular business hours.

Likewise, those seeking Authentication, Civil Registration, and other consular services will be accommodated starting 19 August until 30 September 2020.

Passport applicants who were affected by the MECQ declaration are reminded that there is no need to reschedule or cancel their confirmed appointments.

For the e-mail addresses and other contact details of the CO, please visit https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/directory .

The DFA also reminds the public that due to logistical limitations in light of the MECQ, there may be some delays in the production, delivery, and availability of passports nationwide, and at our Philippine Embassies and Consulates General until the MECQ period ends and our logistics partners’ operations are stabilized. Passport applicants are advised to prepare contingencies for their travel plans.

Applicants with questions or emergencies may get in touch with the Consular Office where their appointment was scheduled.

Alternatively, applicants may send an email to [email protected] / [email protected] or call (+63)2-8234-3488 for Passport Appointment Concerns. For Passport, Authentication, and Other Consular Inquiries, the public may call the Client Concerns Unit at (+63)977-353-3942 (Globe) or (+63)961-567-9324 (Smart).

The Office of Consular Affairs seeks the understanding of the public in the delays in email or call responses due to the volume of calls and emails received.

The DFA prioritizes the safety of the public and of its personnel, and appreciates the public’s continued patience and understanding as we adjust to the “new normal” in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

05/07/2020

On Temporary Closure of OCA in Aseana and NCR South in Alabang: https://bit.ly/3gEjVAv

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) informs the public that the Office of Consular Affairs located in Aseana in Paranaque City, and its Consular Office in NCR South (Metro Alabang Town Center) will be closed on Monday, 6 July 2020, until further notice, for disinfection of the office premises and implementation of other preventive measures to manage and prevent risks against COVID-19.

Applicants who have prior appointments and schedules will be accommodated as soon as these offices resume operations. Those planning to collect their passports from 6 July onwards are requested to wait for the announcement on the reopening of DFA ASEANA and the Consular Office in Alabang.

The DFA requests the public’s understanding and cooperation as we continue to battle against this pandemic.

To keep up to date on the latest news and advisories, please visit the consular website at http://consular.dfa.gov.ph, the official DFA page at https://www.facebook.com/dfaphl/ or the official DFA Twitter at https://twitter.com/DFAPHL.

17/06/2020

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19/05/2020

GUIDELINES ON PROVISION OF CONSULAR SERVICES IN CONSULAR OFFICES:

The Department of Foreign Affairs - Office of Consular Affairs (OCA) will be resuming operations for some of its Consular Offices (COs) on 04 May 2020*, with the rest following suit after the end of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ).
However, the public is informed that there will be several precautionary health measures that will be enforced to ensure the health and safety of the public and the attending personnel. These measures will continue to be implemented in all COs once operations resume following the end of the extended ECQ.
As prescribed by the Department of Health (DOH) for all workplaces, the DFA will implement minimum health standards, which includes basic precautionary measures such as physical distancing, to ensure the safety of all applicants and attending personnel and service staff. The following are the guidelines that shall be followed in all of DFA’s COs:
1. SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENT VIA E-MAIL
All applications for consular services, including those to be coursed through the Courtesy Lane as well as the Diplomatic and Official Passports section, are to be made by appointment via email, unless otherwise indicated. Once e-mail is sent, instructions shall be given on how to proceed with the application.
TYPE OF CONSULAR SERVICE TO BE AVAILED
Accommodation of passport applicants affected by COVID-19 and Enhanced Community Quarantine measures, with appointments from 09 March to 02 May 2020 at Consular Offices that are resuming operations on 04 May 2020
Affected passport applicants will be sent emails with the schedule of their new appointments starting 04 May 2019. If you have not received an email, please call (02) 8234-3488.
Accommodation of passport applicants affected by COVID-19 and Enhanced Community Quarantine, with appointments from 09 March until 15 May 2020 at the Office of Consular Affairs in ASEANA Business Park, Consular Offices in Metro Manila, and other Consular Offices that are resuming operations on 18 May 2020
Affected applicants will be sent emails with the schedule of their new appointments starting 18 May 2020. If you have not received an email, please call (02) 8234-3488.
Passport applicants availing of the Courtesy Lane at the Office of Consular Affairs in ASEANA Business Park
Applicants should make an appointment through email at [email protected]
Passport applicants availing of the Courtesy Lane at other Consular Offices
Applicants should make an appointment through email to the concerned Consular Office. For the list of email addresses for the Consular Offices, see the Consular Offices Directory at https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/directory
Collection of passports
Applicants should make an appointment through email at [email protected]
Collection of passports at Consular Offices
Applicants should make an appointment through email to the concerned Consular Office. For the list of email addresses for the Consular Offices, see the Consular Offices Directory at https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/directory
Government officials/personnel applying for a diplomatic or official passport
Applicants should make an appointment through email at [email protected]
Apostillization or authentication of a Philippine-issued document at the Office of Consular Affairs in ASEANA Business Park
Applicants should make an appointment through email at [email protected]
Apostillization or authentication of a Philippine-issued document at other Consular Offices
Applicants should make an appointment through email to the concerned Consular Office. For the list of email addresses for the Consular Offices, see the Consular Offices Directory at https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/directory
Civil registration or filing of a Report of Birth/Marriage/Death at the Office of Consular Affairs in ASEANA Business Park
Applicants should make an appointment through email at [email protected]
Civil registration or filing of a Report of Birth/Marriage/Death at other Consular Offices
Applicants should make an appointment through email to the concerned Consular Office. For the list of email addresses for the Consular Offices, see the Consular Offices Directory at https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/directory
Visa renewal for accredited representatives of Foreign Missions and International Organizations
Applicants should make an appointment through email at [email protected]
2. OBSERVING PHYSICAL DISTANCING MEASURES
If available, all applicants are strongly encouraged to avail of online payments for consular services. Payment process at the Consular Offices shall likewise follow strict physical distancing measures.
If available, collection of passports and other consular documents through courier delivery should be availed to minimize the risk of exposure to the virus. For those not availing of courier delivery, collection of passports and consular documents shall be done strictly by appointment.
Consular officials and security personnel shall constantly monitor the number of people inside the Consular Office at any given time in observance of physical distancing measures and to minimize the risk of infection.
Companions of applicants for consular services will not be allowed entry, except for those who need assistance upon the determination of security personnel at the gate. Only one companion will be allowed per qualified applicant.
In compliance with DOH guidelines, appropriate markers will be placed on the floor or at seating areas to ensure that applicants in the waiting area are at least two (2) meters from each other.
When presenting documents to the attending officer, applicants must lay down all documents on the counter and avoid handing documents directly to the officer.
Applicants must leave the premises/office immediately once they have completed their transactions.
3. PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF THE VIRUS AND OTHER ILLNESSES
Those who are 60 years old and above, those with compromised immune systems, and others considered by the Department of Health (DOH) to be vulnerable are advised NOT to proceed with their applications for consular services at this time. Payments already made by these applicants would remain valid until such time that they can proceed to the Consular Office to complete their applications. In cases of urgent need, they may send an email to OCA or the concerned CO on how they may be accommodated.
Applicants who are not considered vulnerable and are otherwise healthy must wear masks in order to be allowed entry into the Consular Offices.
All persons entering Consular Offices will be subjected to temperature checks at the entrance.
Individuals with body temperature above 37.5 degrees Celsius and/or those exhibiting COVID-like symptoms (e., coughing, sore throat, runny nose, fatigue, diarrhea, body pains) will not be allowed entry into the Consular Office and will be advised to return at a later date. In all other cases, the Department reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone it deems a health or safety risk.
Applicants are expected to follow the instructions and advice from Consular Office personnel in order to ensure their safety. Those who fail to do so will be accompanied out of the Consular Office.
Due to the limited number of applicants that can be physically accommodated in our Consular Offices resulting from COVID-19 precautionary measures, the public may experience some delays beyond the time period it normally takes to process applications for consular services.
The Department prioritizes the safety of the public and of its personnel, and appeals for the public’s continued patience and understanding as adjustments are made to operate under the “new normal” in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.END
*Included in the list of COs that will resume its operations and serve the public starting 04 May 2020 are the COs in Cotabato, La Union, Puerto Princesa, Santiago, and Tuguegarao. The rest of the COs in Luzon will still be closed until the end of the Extended Community Quarantine (ECQ).

17/05/2020

Schedule of re-opening of DFA Consular Offices...

14/05/2020

List of DFA Consular Offices that resumed operations last 04 MAY are as follows;
- COTABATO
- LA UNION
- PUERTO PRINCESA
- SANTIAGO
- TUGUEGARAO

Consular Offices in Visayas and Mindanao such as;
- BUTUAN
- DUMAGUETE
- GENERAL SANTOS
- CLARIN
have remained open to the public throughout most or all of the quarantine period.