Public Advisory: Temporary Closure of Several Consular Offices

The Department of Foreign Affairs informs the public that its Office of Consular Affairs (OCA), Consular Offices (COs) and Temporary Off-Site Passport Services (TOPS) sites will temporarily suspend operations from 12 to 20 January 2022 due to the steep rise in COVID-19 cases among their personnel. Only a skeleton team shall be at the site during this period as the rest of the workforce shall be working remotely. During the temporary suspension of operations, no passport or Apostille applications will be processed or released. Operations shall resume on 21 January 2022. Kindly direct any inquiries to the Consular Office where the application was filed using the contact details provided below.

List of Affected COs and TOPS affected by said closure from 10 to 20 January 2022

• CO La Union
• CO NCR East
• CO NCR North
• TOPS Robinsons Novaliches

List of Affected COs and TOPS affected by said closure from 12 to 20 January 2022

• DFA Office of Consular Affairs in Aseana Business Park, Paranaque City
• CO NCR Central
• CO NCR Northeast
• CO NCR South
• CO NCR West
• CO Antipolo
• CO Angeles
• CO Baguio
• CO Dasmarinas
• CO Iloilo
• CO Lucena
• CO Malolos
• CO San Pablo
• TOPS Newport Mall
• TOPS Robinsons Las Pinas
• TOPS Robinsons San Pedro Laguna
• TOPS SM Manila
• TOPS SM MOA
• TOPS SM North EDSA
• TOPS SM Aura
• TOPS Robinsons Magnolia

Rescheduling of Passport Appointments

1. For DFA Aseana Applicants originally scheduled from 12 to 20 January 2022

Affected Passport applicants originally scheduled at DFA Aseana are advised to refer to their new schedule of appointments as reflected below. Please expect an email with further details about your appointment which will be sent to the email address you used when you booked your application.

2. For TOPS appointments originally scheduled from 12 to 14 January 2022

3. For Consular Office (CO) NCR East

Affected applicants have been informed of the temporary closure via email. Applicants with urgent or emergency reasons may reach out to CO NCR East through [email protected].

4. For Consular Office (CO) NCR North

Affected applicants will be informed by CO NCR North on the rescheduling of appointments using [email protected]. Applicants may also reach out to CO NCR North using the email provided, and may contact TOPS Robinsons through [email protected].

5. For Consular Office (CO) La Union

Affected applicants have been informed of the temporary closure via email. For extremely urgent concerns, applicants may reach CO La Union through 09178952322 or 09498838422.

Rescheduling of Authentication or Apostille Appointments

Affected Authentication or Apostille applicants originally scheduled at DFA Aseana are advised to refer to their new schedule of appointments:

Urgent Concerns and Emergency Cases

For validly urgent and emergency cases, the Department will endeavour to provide assistance within its limited capacity during the temporary closure. Affected applicants may contact the relevant offices through the following contact details:

For DFA Aseana

*Note: Phone lines will be attended to from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday only

For Consular Offices and TOPS sites

*Note: Phone lines will be attended to from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday only

The Department appreciates the public’s continued understanding of the measures it needs to employ to ensure the health and safety of applicants and personnel alike. END