17 May 2020 — The Department of Foreign Affairs, through the Office of Consular Affairs (OCA), informs the public of the schedule of the re-opening of its Consular Offices (COs) which shall provide consular services by appointment only.
Please note that COs that are closed may provide consular services for clients showing documentary proof of their emergencies or urgent travel only, such as returning OFWs, persons requiring medical treatment abroad, or persons going on compassionate visits (grave illness or death of family).
| Consular Office | Opening Date | Open to Public |
| OCA Aseana | Scheduled to open on June 1 | To be announced. |
| CO NCR West | Opens May 18 | Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| CO NCR East | Opens May 18 | Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| CO NCR South | Opens May 18 | Monday to Friday, 09:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| CO NCR Northeast | Closed.
Emergency services only. |
By appointment only. |
| CO NCR Central | Opens May 18
Passport releasing only. |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| CO NCR North | Opens May 18 | Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| CO Angeles | Opens May 18 | Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| CO Antipolo | Opens May 18 | Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| CO Bacolod | Opens May 19 | Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| CO Baguio | Opens May 18 | Monday to Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| CO Butuan | Open to public | Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| CO Cagayan De Oro | Open to public | Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| CO Calasiao | Opens May 18 | Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| CO Cebu | Closed.
Emergency services only. |
By appointment only |
| CO Clarin/Ozamis | Open to public | Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| CO Cotabato | Open to public | Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (until May 24 in observance of Ramadan) |
| CO Dasmariñas | Opens May 18 | Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| CO Davao | Opens May 18 | Monday to Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| CO Dumaguete | Open to public | Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| CO General Santos | Open to public | Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| CO Iloilo | Opens May 18 | Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| CO La Union | Open to public | Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| CO Legazpi | Opens May 18 | Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| CO Lipa | Opens May 18 | Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| CO Lucena | Opens May 18 | Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| CO Malolos | Opens May 18 | Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| CO Pampanga | Opens May 18 | Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| CO Puerto Princesa | Open to public | Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| CO San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte | Opens May 18 | Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| CO Santiago | Open to public | Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| CO San Pablo | Closed.
Emergency services only. |
By appointment only. |
| CO Tacloban | Open to public | Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| CO Tagum | Opens May 18 | Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Limited capacity only |
| CO Tuguegarao | Open to public | Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| CO Zamboanga | Opens May 18 | Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Passport Service Program Paniqui | Closed, except to applicants with prior paid appointments | Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Given the current public health emergency, the abovementioned schedule may be subject to sudden changes due to unforeseeable circumstances or changes in the policies of local governments and mall partners which host these COs. The DFA will make announcements should there be any changes to the schedule.
As the COs shall strictly implement physical distancing and other public health safety measures once operations resume, it is highly recommended that appointments are sent via e-mail or if unavailable, via phone call to the COs. Setting appointments via e-mail is preferred to ensure a communication trail between both parties.
Clients are requested to provide the following details when making their appointments:
- Full name;
- Date of birth;
- Service needed; and/or
- Nature of emergency/urgent matter
and are advised to proceed to the CO only when the appointment is made and confirmation from the CO is received. For the e-mail addresses and other contact details of the CO, please visit https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/directory#COS.
Moreover, the public is reminded of the full guidelines for the provision of consular services once the COs resume operation. The full guidelines may be found here: https://bit.ly/36dyUgI
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.
Source DFA
