DFA moves consular affairs office

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced yesterday that its Office of Consular Affairs (OCA) has started the gradual transfer of its operations to a new building at the corner of Bradco and Macapagal Avenues in Aseana Business Park, near the Mall of Asia.

The new 7,000-square meter, four-story building is a few blocks away from the DFA’s main building.

Authentication services will be transferred to the new building on March 4, and all passport operations on March 8. 

To ensure quick service, the DFA advised passport applicants to check the passport requirements and secure an online appointment at www.dfa.gov.ph (consular tab), or to call the consular helpline number (02-556-0000) or DFA telephone number (02-834-4000). Applications may also be filed with the DFA’s 19 regional consular and satellite offices.