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DFA Red Ribbon of Documents

2012-03-04T15:30:00.000-08:00

In case you do not know or for those who are looking for information, the Department of Foreign Affairs had a service of red ribbon / authentication of documents which is sometimes needed from an applicant or by the applicant for whatever purpose. If this is also your need, please see the list of documents that are being offered for red ribbon / authentication in DFA.

If you are looking for information regarding how to have the documents / forms listed below authenticated or make available in red ribbon, please subscribe to us as we will be posting an update post regarding the complete process on how to red ribbon these documents.

Documents that DFA and other Government Agencies are Serving Red Ribbon / Authentication:

Birth Certificate
Marriage Contract
Cenomar (certificate of non marriage)
Death certificate
Marriage Contract {Local Civil Registry copy (for not readable, BC, MC, DC)}
Certification of Non-Marriage Record (from NSO - Valid only for six months upon issue of document)
Certificate of Muslim Tribal Affiliation
Certificate of Conversion to Islam
Police Clearances
NBI Clearances
LTO Certificate
Driver's License
Report of Rating
Certificate of Registration
Certification of Good Standing
Professional License
Community Tax Certificate / Cedula
Barangay Certification/Mayor's Certification
Barangay Clearances
Voter's ID/CertificateTravel Clearance of a Filipino Minor without Accompanying Parents
Alien Certificate of Registration - Immigrant/Native-Born Residence Certificate
College Diploma and Transcript of Records (Collegiate Level)
College Diploma and Transcript of Records (For State Colleges and University) (Use 1 & 3 CAV signed by the University Registrar)
Certificate of Enrollment/Report of Grades
Certification of Graduation
Secondary/Elementary Diploma and Form 137-A, Special Order
Certification of Graduation
Certificate of Enrollment/Report of Grades
Diploma on Technical and Skills Development Courses
Transcript of Records
Certificate of Enrollment/Report of Grades
Certification of Graduation
Medical Certificate
AIDS-Free Certificate
Employment Certificates
Job Description
Training Certificates
Agreement/Contract
Affidavit of Support and Guaranty
Affidavit of Parental Consent / Single Status
Affidavit of Loss
Special Power of Attorney
GOSI Forms
Doctor's Affidavit
Court Decision/Court Order/Resolution
Certificate of Origin
Commercial Invoice
Bill of Lading/Air Way Bill
Shipping Agent's Certificate
Quarantine Clearance Certificate
Weight Certification/Weight Liqht
Manufacturer's Certificate
Beneficiary Certificate Commodity Clearance
Insurance Certification
Foreign Documents

DFA New Address in Manila

2012-03-03T07:58:00.001-08:00

If you are one of those who got used to going to DFA which is previously located in Libertad, Pasay City in Roxas Boulevard, Metro manila, well, just informing you that the office has already transferred to a more comfortable place and location. See details below.

DFA Consular Office is now in their new location address at ASEANA Business Park, Bradco Avenue corner Macapagal Boulevard, Paranaque City. This is near Mall of Asia.

New DFA Location Address and Map (Near Mall of Asia Macapagal Boulevard)

2012-03-03T07:51:00.001-08:00

For those who got used to going to DFA in Libertad, Pasay City, I would just like to inform you that they have moved to a new place that is more comfortable and bigger in space to accommodate the growing number of passport applicants and problems.

In line to this, I am posting here the new DFA location address and map so that if you are to look for online information on how to get there, you immediately have a guide that you can use and download. See new DFA map below.

New DFA Map and Location Near Mall of Asia - DFA Consular Office: ASEANA Business Park, Bradco Avenue corner Macapagal Boulevard, Paranaque City

How Many Days is the Processing of Passport after payment in DFA?

2012-03-03T07:34:00.000-08:00

So now that you know how much is passport fee for renewal, new application and lost passport for both the regular processing and the rush or overtime processing.

This time, you might be asking how many days will it take for a passport to be processed and when can you get it in DFA so you can come back on a fixed set up date as given to you by the last public servant you will talk to in the application - at the photo booths or photo capturing machines.

Passport Processing Time / Duration:

Regular Processing: 15 working days
Rush / Overtime Processing: 7 working days

Family Application Form for Applicants of family members to achieve same day appointment

2012-03-03T07:21:00.000-08:00

If you are traveling as a family and this is the first time you are all going to apply for a passport in DFA, you now have an option for a faster service and online appointment reservation system.

This system will help you all get the same date of appointment in going to the DFA. This way, you may be able to avoid the hassled of getting here and there / to and from individually. Having the same date as your appointment in coming over and presenting all your passport requirements will help you save time, money, effort and best of all the hassle of getting in the line again and again trying to accompany a minor member of the family.

For a group of 2 or more, you can use the Family Application Form where you will be asked to fill up certain details needed from you and the rest of your immediate members.

How To Apply for Passport Renewal - Requirements and Process

2012-03-03T07:08:00.001-08:00

It is a must for some who have previously been issued a passport in the past to have it renewed before or after the expiration date stated in the passport document itself. Now, if you are having a hard time learning about the process involved on how to apply for a passport renewal in the Department of Foreign Affairs, here is a guide taken from the official DFA site at www.dfa.gov.ph/.

Guide and Process of Passport Renewal: (source: www.dfa.gov.ph)

Brown Passport or issued prior to 01 May 1995

Old passport and photocopy of passport pages 1,2,3, 4 (amendment). The pages showing latest Bureau of Immigration departure and arrival stamps.
Original valid ID.
Birth Certificate from NSO in Security Paper (SECPA)
Negative Birth Record from NSO if born 1950 & below and Joint Birth Affidavit from Two Disinterested Persons; and supporting document showing complete Middle Name

Green Passport or issued after 01 May 1995

Present passport and photocopy of pages 1,2,3 (amendment) and last page.
The pages showing latest Bureau of Immigration departure and arrival stamps.
Photocopy of Birth Certificate for minor applicants.
For illegitimate minor, personal appearance of mother is required.

Machine Readable Passport (Maroon) (MRP)

Present passport and photocopy of pages 1,2,3 (amendment) and last page.
The pages showing latest Bureau of Immigration departure and arrival stamps.
Photocopy of Birth Certificate for minor applicants.
Original Birth Certificate from NSO in Security Paper (SECPA) if city/municipality & province on birth place is not specific (Example: NCR instead of San Juan, Metro Manila)
For illegitimate minor, personal appearance of mother is required.

Other Supporting Documents

Please bring the following if they are available.

Marriage Contract
PRC / IBP ID
Land Title
Driver's License
Government Service Record
Digitized SSS-ID
School Form 137 or Transcript of Records with Dry Seal
Other documents that show full name and birth details of applicant and/or citizenship
Voter's Registration Record from COMELEC Intramuros
Baptismal Certificate w/ Dry Seal
Seaman's Book
Income Tax Return (Old)

Reminders:

Download, print and fill-out the passport application forms completely with the appointment reference numbers.
Applicants will not be admitted at the entrance gate without valid appointment and application forms.
Photocopy all the necessary documents before proceeding to DFA Aseana.
Applicants will not be processed if they do not have complete set of photocopies of their documents.

DFA Lucena Office Hotline

2011-07-26T04:14:00.002-07:00

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For those who are looking how / where to find DFA Lucena office in Quezon province, here is our listing. Please note that this detail was taken from the DFA website for passport application and online reservation system. In our call to help make it easier for passport applicants to find this branch of the DFA, we are posting here the contact details.You can call them to ask for direction on how to get there as well as their office hours.

REGION IV – RCO LUCENA OFFICE HOTLINE

OIC: EDMUNDO A. MANGUBAT
Office Location Address: 3rd Flr. Pacific Mall Lucena M.L. Tagarao St., Barangay III, Lucena City
Hotline Telephone Numbers: (042) 710-4526 / 373-1119
Fax No: (042) 373-1898
E-mail Address: dfarcolc@pldtdsl.net

DFA Pampanga Office Hotline

2011-07-26T03:32:00.001-07:00

Are you looking for information on how / where to find DFA Pampanga office? Here is a short guide for you on your way to ask about passport application and online reservation system. We hope to have helped in our own small way when you use the contact details below. Don't forget to make a call to ask for directions before you come over. To find passport application requirements, see our categories in the sidebar.

OIC: ASUNCION N. FLORENTIN
Office Location Address: City Central Transport Terminal (CCTT) Lazatin Blvd., Corner Olongapo-Gapan Road San Juan, City of San Fernando, Pampanga
Hotline Telephone Contact Numbers: (045) 961-6175 (temporary)
Email Address: pampanga@dfa.gov.ph | rcopampanga@yahoo.com

DFA Hotline Numbers

2011-07-06T07:20:00.000-07:00

Here are the different DFA hotline numbers I found in the Department of Foreign Affairs website. This is intended for Pinoys with relatives or loved ones caught in the Libya crisis and would like to contact them for free.

For latest updates, you may visit the website at dfa.gov.ph and look for their latest update regarding this matter.

You are also free to use these 24-hour hotline numbers to make a call for free – (834-4580, 834-3245, 834-3240, and 834-4646) at the DFA for families of OFWs who may want to get information about the conditions of their relatives in Libya.

TO SEARCH MORE INFO REGARDING DFA PASSPORT APPLICATION BELOW

For Passport and Consular related inquiries, please call their Consular Information at:

(632) 556-0000
FAX: 836-7759
Monday – Friday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm

DFA Passport Application Form Download

2011-04-24T06:21:00.000-07:00

This pdf format version of the DFA passport application form download is courtesy of Department of Foreign Affairs website. You can also find this same form and download it there but for the benefit of those who came here to find it, you can download the said form below.

DFA Passport Application Form Download

ASEAN-Japan Hold Special Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Jakarta

2011-04-10T23:44:00.000-07:00

Source: DFA.GOV.PH:

"10 April 2011 - In response to the earthquake and tsunami that hit the northeastern region of Japan, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers and Japanese Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto met Saturday in Jakarta to express ASEAN's full support to Japan in its rehabilitation efforts, as well as to reiterate how ASEAN values Japan as an important partner in the region's community building efforts.

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono delivered the opening remarks of the meeting highlighting the importance of ASEAN-Japan relations and the need for ASEAN to assist its close friend and partner.

During the meeting, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario conveyed the Philippines' deepest sympathies to Japan. The Philippines offered Japan a haven for rest, refuge, and medical treatment.

Secretary del Rosario recalled his visits to Libya, Bahrain, Yemen and Japan to attend to the needs of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in those countries.

In light of these experiences, Secretary del Rosario expressed the Philippines' commitment to stand by Japan's side on a bilateral and regional level as Japan pursues its reconstruction efforts.

The Secretary emphasized the need for ASEAN Member States to help Japan, guided by ASEAN's vision to create one caring and sharing community in ASEAN and with its partners.

He also stressed the expeditious establishment and operationalization of the ASEAN Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (AHA Centre) and the full implementation of the flagship projects under the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (AADMER) Work Programme to develop ASEAN's readiness to respond to disasters."

Mobile passport service re-launched in Caloocan City

2011-04-07T19:24:00.000-07:00

Source: MB.COM:

"MANILA, Philippines – The Caloocan City government, in an effort to assist the public in securing their passports at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), will once again launch a mobile passport service so they won’t be going to the DFA main office anymore.

Mayor Recom Echiverri, said this program, aims help save time, effort and money of the people in travelling to the DFA to get their passports.

The program is done in coordination with the Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas, Echiverri said."

Phl Embassy in London Issues Advisory on Changes in UK Immigration System

2011-03-30T23:40:00.000-07:00

Source: DFA.GOV.PH:

"30 March 2011 - The Philippine Embassy in London advises Filipino nationals in the United Kingdom, especially those who plan to apply for entry to the UK under a work or study route, of the recently announced changes in the Points Based System of Immigration (PBS) effective April 2011.

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) announced the following major changes in the PBS, designed to reduce net migration, to build confidence in the Immigration System, to select the best and brightest to work/study in the UK, and to bear down on the abuses of the system."

DFA: 50 Pinoys in Libya heed 'last call', set to cross border to Egypt

2011-03-27T04:15:00.000-07:00

Source: GMANEWS.COM:

"At least 50 Filipinos in Libya's embattled Benghazi area have heeded the Philippine government's 'last call' to leave the strife-torn country and are set to cross into Egypt on Sunday." - DFA

PH 'done' with repatriation in Libya -- DFA

2011-03-17T07:00:00.000-07:00

Source: MB.COM:

"MANILA, Philippines (PNA) -- Secretary of Foreign Affairs Albert F. del Rosario said on Wednesday the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is 'done' in Libya, referring to the end of its week-long mopping out operation that culminated its repatriation program for Filipinos who wanted out of the still-troubled north African State."

DFA opens lines between 2 sisters

2011-03-12T05:15:00.000-08:00

Source: MB.COM:

"MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Jejomar C. Binay has assured the sister of Diana Rivera — one of the four Filipino house helpers employed by a nephew of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi — that he will help keep communication lines open between the two sisters."

24-hour hotlines, e-mail available for Filipinos with kin in Japan—DFA

2011-03-12T04:41:00.000-08:00

Source: INQUIRER.NET:

"The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has set up hotline numbers and an e-mail address for those who would like to inquire about the condition of their families in Japan in light of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that hit the northeast part of that country Friday"

Philippine embassy reiterates safety measures for Filipinos in Japan

2011-03-12T04:24:00.000-08:00

Source: INQUIRER.NET:

"Filipinos in quake-hit areas of Japan were advised to proceed to the nearest fire station or city hall to receive instructions and assistance, while those in coastal areas were urged to go to higher ground in the event of aftershocks that might trigger another tsunami."

DFA acts to locate 1,309 Filipinos in Japan quake zone

2011-03-12T04:15:00.000-08:00

Source: INQUIRER.NET:

"MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos in quake-ravaged areas of Japan were advised to proceed to the nearest fire station or city hall to receive instructions and assistance, while those in coastal areas were urged to go to higher ground in the event of aftershocks that might trigger another tsunami. - DFA"

Many Filipinos in Japan permanent, long-term residents—DFA

2011-03-12T04:13:00.000-08:00

Source: INQUIRER.NET:

"MANILA, Philippines – Many Filipinos living in or near the quake- and tsunami-ravaged areas of Japan have taken up roots in that country either as permanent or long-term residents or as spouses and children of Japanese nationals, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Saturday."

DFA lowers Bahrain alert level status

2011-03-10T05:03:00.000-08:00

Source: ABS-CNNEWS.COM: "MANILA, Philippines - Upon recommendation by the Philippine Embassy in Manama, Bahrain, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has revised the alert status on Bahrain, effectively lifting the deployment ban on Filipinos seeking work there at about 5:30 p.m. Philippine time."

DFA: 5,381 Pinoys from Libya repatriated

2011-03-08T21:35:00.000-08:00

Source: ABS-CBNNEWS.COM: "MANILA, Philippines – More than 5,000 Filipinos have been repatriated from conflict-torn Libya, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported on Tuesday."

DFA raises alert level in Libya

2011-03-08T21:34:00.000-08:00

Source: ABS-CBNNEWS.COM: "Nagbabadya nang sumiklab ang civil war sa Libya pero 13 pa ring overseas Filipino workers ang naroon. Itinaas na ng Department of Foreign Affairs sa alert level 4, para pilitin na ang mga Pinoy sa Libya na lumikas na. Magba-Bandila si Ron Gagalac. Bandila, Marso 8, 2011, Martes."

DFA Baguio City branch

2011-01-27T03:42:00.000-08:00

Here is our guide on where to find or how to get to DFA Baguio branch (regional consular office). Read the complete contact details, address, e-mail and oic below. If you live in the city of pines and wants to apply for a passport, just visit the branch of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Baguio. From there, you can get the passport application form, requirements, renewal requirements and more. You may also opt for the passport online appointment via the DFA website here - dfa.gov.ph.

CAR – RCO (DFA) BAGUIO

OIC: GRACE A. CLAVECILLAS
Location Address: Don Monsylito Building 16 Legarda Road Baguio City Telephone Contact Numbers: (074) 424-3358 (1st floor) Tel. No .(074) 442-2258 (2nd floor) Fax No. (074) 442-2255

For other branches of the DFA, go to our DFA branches category in the sidebar.

DFA La Union

2011-01-25T05:40:00.000-08:00

Here is our listing for DFA La Union branch. If you are looking for the main office of the Department of Foreign Affairs (Regional Consular Offices) visit their official website at http://www.dfa.gov.ph. The information below includes telephone / contact / hotline numbers, location address e-mail address and the OIC. For other DFA branches, visit DFA Philippines branches category in the sidebar.

REGION I – RCO (DFA) LA UNION BRANCH

OIC: EDWIN JOSEPH V. EDRALIN
Location Address: Pasado Bldg., Pagdalagan Norte San Fernando, La Union
Telephone Contact Numbers: (072) 607-6487/ 607-6490
607-6510 Fax No. (072) 607-6491
Email Address: dfa_launion@yahoo.com | rco.launion@dfa.gov.ph