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Good News For OFWs From DFA: No Need For Appointment & Satellite Office in POEA Reopens
Jul 2, 2010

The Department of Foreign Affairs-Office of Consular Affairs (DFA-OCA) has some good news for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). First, OFWs are exempted from the rule of setting an appointment for passport application and renewal. This is applicable for those who urgently need a passport and can present documents that show there are jobs waiting for them in their countries of destination.


A statement from the DFA-OCA said, “Returning OFWs and those that are due for overseas deployment can have their passports processed immediately provided that they present documents that show there are jobs waiting for them in their countries of destination. Similarly, employment agencies with passport applicants are given special slots for immediate processing and expedited issuance of passports.”


The second good news is the reopening of the DFA satellite office at the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) in Ortigas last June 22. This satellite office will exclusively cater to the needs of OFWs.
The DFA has also increased the number of passport appointments to assure faster passport processing and to serve more applicants.


According to the DFA, “Special passport processing is held every other Saturday, with the view of expanding this service every weekend to accommodate more people with urgent travels. This system will free up more slots on weekdays which is seen to significantly cut down the waiting time for an appointment.”


“To accommodate passport applicants in the provinces, the 19 DFA Regional Consular Offices (RCOs) that are strategically located all over the country are likewise ready to accept more passport applications,” it added.


Aside from OFWs, ordinary travelers who urgently needs passport are given emergency passports. They do not have to go to an appointment system and their passports are immediately processed. According to DFA-OCA chief Assistant Secretary Jaime Victor Ledda, these are appoved by the Passport Director's Office, with telefax number 836-7759.

Another good news is the announcement from DFA that their office will now be available to serve the public even on a Saturday starting this month.


Tips For A Hassle-Free E-Passport Application
Jul 8, 2010

There have been changes and improvements in passport application and services recently; from the issuance of e-passport to the transfer of the consular office and the new passport appointment system. The changes have been made by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) so the country can keep up with the world standards and speed up passport applications.

However, a number of passport applicants complained that the new system actually made the process slower and tedious than before. It is mostly because of the appointment system in which an applicant usually has to wait for one to two months before they can file their application. As part of the DFA's effort to solve the problems in passport services, the agency releases the following guidelines for a hassle-free passport application.

First, applicants should contact the DFA for the latest passport information. They could visit the DFA website (www.dfa.gov.ph) or call 834-4000.



Second, they should apply for passports way ahead of their scheduled trip. Applicants should check the validity of their passports and update their documents accordingly.



A passport is valid for five years, but airlines and countries require passports with validity of six months prior to the expiry date.



Third, applicants should prepare their requirements before their appointment date. These include the completely filled-out application form, the old passport and photocopies of its pages for renewals, the National Statistics Office-certified birth certificate, and IDs and their photocopies for new applicants.



They do not need to bring ID photos, as their photographs and thumbprints will be taken on site.



Fourth, non-OFW and Metro Manila-based applicants should secure an appointment when applying for a passport. They can log on to www.passports.com.ph or call 737-1000, free of charge. Applicants are also advised to come on time for their appointments.



Fifth, those in the provinces can apply at the nearest Regional Consular Office or check if there is a scheduled Mobile Passport Service (MPS) in their areas. The DFA RCOs are located in 19 cities and municipalities around the country, and MPS are being arranged in Metro Manila and in the provinces on a weekly basis.



Sixth, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) can apply at the Passport Extension Office located at the ground floor of the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) in Ortigas. The facility operates on a first-come-first-served basis and is exclusive for OFWs.



Shortened passport processing and releasing time for emergency cases is also being implemented.



Seventh, the DFA advises applicants against dealing with fixers. They are also urged to report any passport fixing activities to the Passport Director's office at 836-7759.



Eight, the Philippine ePassport costs P950 for regular processing (20 working days) and P1,200 for expedited processing (10 working days).



Ninth, applicants are also encouraged to have their passports delivered. This is to avoid the hassle of coming back to the DFA. Passport delivery charges a nominal fee of P120.



Finally, the DFA urges the public to take good care of their passports. They should avoid getting it wet and torn. This is to protect the electronic chip and the other security features of the passport.

DFA Releases Schedule of Mobile Passport Services
Jul 14, 2010

As the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) strives to make the passport application system faster and easier for all, they have released the schedule of their passport mobile services for this month until November of this year. Through this mobile passport service program, the DFA goes to different local government units all over the country to make it possible for people who for some reason find it difficult to go to the DFA main office to obtain a passport.
So check out the schedule below to see if the DFA mobile passport service would be near your area in the coming days. Catch them in your local municipality and take advantage of the opportunity to conveniently get a passport.
Things You Should Know About The Mobile Services

* The Mobile Passport Services of the DFA is in accordance with the Philippine Passport Act of 1996 and its implementing rules and regulations, other relevant Department Orders, Circulars and Memoranda.
* Those who wish to participate in the Mobile Passport Services should inform the Passport Coordinator assigned by the Local Government Unit (LGU) in advance. They should fill up and submit the application form to the designated LGU Passport Coordinator at least two weeks in advance of the scheduled date of the mobile passport service.
* The time and date when the passport application can be filed will be provided by the LGU Passport Coordinator (the schedule of the Mobile passport Service).
* All applicants are required to personally appear except those who are 8 years old and below and senior citizens who are 65 years old and above.
* The Mobile Passport Service will not accept applications for the replacement of lost valid passports but will entertain applications for lost expired passports.
* The Mobile passport fee is same with the Expedite Rate.



2010 Schedule of Mobile Passport Services



Date LGU/Agency

24-Jul 2010 Dinalupihan, Bataan

31-Jul 2010 Philippine National Police, Camp Crame

31-Jul 2010 Bataan Provincial Capitol, Balanga City

7-Aug 2010 ABS-CBN, Quezon City

14-Aug 2010 Municipality of Pateros,Metro Manila

14-Aug 2010 Nueva Ecija Provincial Capitol, Cabanatuan City

21-Aug 2010 Guimba, Nueva Ecija

21-Aug 2010 Santa Ana, Pampanga

28-Aug 2010 Gen. Tinio, Nueva Ecija

28-Aug 2010 Balanga City

4-Sep 2010 Baler, Aurora (Tentative)

4-Sep 2010 Tarlac Provincial Capitol,Tarlac City

11-Sep 2010 Bulacan Provincial Capitol, Malolos City

11-Sep 2010 Baliwag, Bulacan

18-Sep 2010 Carmona, Cavite

25-Sep 2010 San Rafael, Bulacan

25-Sep 2010 Valenzuela City

2-Oct 2010 Malabon City

2-Oct 2010 Bataan Provincial Capitol, Balanga City

13-Nov 2010 Makati City



The schedules may change anytime so always confirm it with your local government unit or the DFA. For more details you can call 834-4000 local numbers: 2406 - 2410 or 836-7750.


These infos are based from www.ofwguide.com

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jastrid wrote: I just want to help those people about their passport...


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jastrid wrote: I just want to help those people about their passport...


nway galing po xa sa www.ofwguide.com

thanks po sa info

tks po sa mga nakaka appreciate ng effort ko sa pagpopost....

d naman din po ako magpopost without any basis...nakalimutan lng po...

ok lng po un...ika nga u cannot pleased everybody...

mas madalas po na nakikita ng ibang tao ung mali ng iba...without even considerating the good side....

Be considerate...in considering the most considerable consideration to be considered...

maraming salamat kabayang jastrid!

walang ano man po ...Mr.Zack

para sa nangangarap po mag abroad...

d po ako magsasawang ipaalam ang mga nalalaman ko....

ex abroad din po kc ako at alam ko ang nararamdaman ng mga taong gustong mangibang bansa...

wag lng po tayong mainip...kc yan po ang natutunan ko sa abroad...ang "maghintay"...which is tried & tested na po ako dyan...

ika nga "patience is a virtue"...

sa renewal po ng passpor,, need po b ng aperance ng taong magrerenew?
thanks!!

fhergain....

san ka po ba magpaparenew ng passport?d2 sa pilipinas o sa ibang bansa?

kc f d2 ka sa pilipinas...kailangan po tlga ng appearance ng taong magrerenew...

f nsa ibang bansa ka naman ...like me noon nagrenew ako sa abu dhabi.... d na po ako nag appearance may form lng akong fill up an...at picture lng....ung employer ko na po ang nag ayos don...

pero po kc ngaun e-passport na at d na kailangan ng picture kc don na sa loob ng dfa ang picture taking... e2 po ung nakalagay sa taas...

"Third, applicants should prepare their requirements before their appointment date. These include the completely filled-out application form, the old passport and photocopies of its pages for renewals, the National Statistics Office-certified birth certificate, and IDs and their photocopies for new applicants.



They do not need to bring ID photos, as their photographs and thumbprints will be taken on site."

hope nasagot ko po ang tanong nyo...

nasa ibang bansa po po ako,,
salamat po sa info!!!!

welcome po...
if nasa korea po kayo read nyo po ung isang thread d2...

same na kc...e-passport...by schedule or appointment na....

so kailangan nyo po ng apperance....

mga kapatid ask lang po makakaapekto po kaya sa aplication ko ang pagrerenew ko ng passport? kasi nrenew ko taz iba na ang passport number ko... kilangan po bang POEA ang ma gedit nun?
nabago kasi ung picture ,date of issuance and date of expiration.. e-passport napoh ang nakuha ko now...need ko po urgent reply mga kapatid if anu dapat gawin ..kilangan ko po ba tumawag sa poea asap?

marlomuj...

d po un makaka apekto sa application mo...

all u have to do is e-edit mo lng sa e-reg mo...

un din kc sasabihin sau sa poea...

so dnt worry....

pero as of 2day nabasa ko "e-reg not available"...

so wait mo na lng mag ok muna ang e-reg den edit mo agad ung new passport mo at itago mo ang old passport mo...

hope dis help u!!!

Godspeed!!!

@jastrid tnx po sa payo mo! tnx kasi ng 4 ko palang nakuha subra tgal sa DFA LUCENA me kumuha tnx naman at natapos na bali dpat kasi 2012 pa expiration akal ko replace lang kasi nagkadamaged passport ko so now nai edit ko pa yesturday po,,, okey na now so tnx pi tlga asa korea po ba kau now or klt 6th passer din po kau? this is my number 09272687869... tnx sa kasagutan u poh

marlomuj...

ur welcome po...wla po ako sa korea...at opo 6th Klt passer aq...

Ex-abroad lng po kaya madami na ring nalalaman...

kaya share ko po knowledge q thru dis site...

Godspeed!!!