Good news to all OFWs and Seafarers! Department of Foreign Affairs has a special courtesy lane intended for returning OFWs who would like to renew their passport without booking online appointment.
First, you must file your passport application within 12 months of your arrival in our country. WALK-IN applicants can avail the privilege if you have the necessary documents:
LAND BASED OFW
- Philippine Passport
- Proof of Overseas Employment
- Valid Philippine Government-Issued ID
SEA BASED/SEAFARERS
- Philippine Passport
- Valid Seaman’s Book
- SRC ID/Certificate
- Valid Philippine Government-Issued ID
DFA NCR CENTRAL Robinsons Galleria located right in front of POEA building. The office can accommodate OFW WALK-IN applicants who would like to apply for renewal of passport. The process of application will be from Monday to Saturday 7:00 AM to 11:AM only. If you pass the complete requirements then you can get your renewed passport on the same day.
Applicants should always remember that if he/she has already a confirmed appointment for passport renewal with other DFA office, then he/she must CANCEL it first prior to the filing with DFA NCR CENTRAL office. Having multiple schedules of passport application will lead to suspension of application.
For more inquiries, you can contact DFA NCR CENTRAL office at their telephone number (02) 631-0806 or you can contact thru their email address dfa.ncr.central@gmail.com.
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