The United Arab Emirates is popular not just among Filipino tourists but among OFWs as well. Aside from its well-established economy, there are also a lot of good job opportunities there. If you are one of those who are blessed with a good job in the UAE, you can head to the embassy to get your labor requirements. The chancery is open to all Filipinos and those who need the help of the Philippine government. The embassy is currently located in Abu Dhabi. If you want to know more about what the embassy can offer or can do, continue reading the article.
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The embassy is situated in Abu Dhabi. Of all the cities in the country, Abu Dhabi is the biggest and it is the capital city. This is enough reason why Abu Dhabi is a good spot for the embassy. Also, POLO works with the embassy to promote the interest of Filipinos in the UAE. POLO is located in Dubai, which is just one of the 30+ offices POLO has around the world. If you need legal and emergency help, you can always seek the help of the embassy and POLO.
Since you are abroad, it’s always better to keep the details of the embassy with you so that by the time you need their help, you can easily reach them out. Those who don’t have relatives in the UAE should also make the embassy or POLO their emergency contact. The chancery and the agency made emergency hotlines available to them.
In this blog, we will share with you the basic yet important details about the embassy. Here we shared the services offered by the embassy, frequently asked questions, tips before going to the chancery, location, contact number, and a map guide. May this serve as your guide before going to the embassy.
History – Philippine Embassy in the United Arab Emirates
The diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the UAE started in 1980. On June 17, 1980, the chancery was established in Abu Dhabi. It was first located in Janana Building and was initially under the supervision of a Charge d’ Affairs. In 1989, the first resident Ambassador was assigned to take charge of the embassy. The two countries also have bilateral relations, which are represented by their existing bilateral agreements. A few of the agreements they have are the protocol on agricultural cooperation, air services agreement, and understanding political consultations.
Services Offered
If you want to know the services offered by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, here’s the list:
- Consular Outreach Program
- Passport
- Adult New Applicant
- Adult Renewal Applicant
- Minor New/Renewal Applicant
- Travel Document
- Authenticating Documents Made Simpler by the Apostille
- Civil Registry
- Solemnization of Marriage
- Report of Marriage
- Report of Birth
- Report of Death and/or Consular Mortuary Certificate
- Dual Citizenship
- Visa
- Non-immigrant
- Immigrant
- Waiver of Exclusion Ground
- Certificate of Not the Same Person
- Balikbayan Program
- Schedule of Consular Services and Fees
- Consular Service Fees and Turnaround Time
- List of Other Services
- Transport of Pets
- NBI Clearance
- Renewal of Philippine Driver’s License
- Securing a J1-Waiver
- PH Requirements for Medical Missions
- Departure Formalities
- Philippine Overseas Labor Office
- Issuance of Overseas Employment Certificate
- OWWA Membership Program
- Employment Contract Verification and Authentication
- Implementation of POEA Rules on Direct Hiring
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Services
What are the documents I should bring during my passport renewal?
If you want to renew your passport, you should bring the following documents to the Philippine embassy in the United Arab Emirates.
- Original old or expired passport.
- Complete passport application form.
- Photocopy of your passport’s data page
- Photocopy of your permanent resident card, a record of landing, and work permit.
- Passport processing fee
What are the documents needed when a minor wants to obtain a passport?
Children who are under 18 years old can apply for their passports provided that they bring their parents to the embassy when applying for the said documents. The requirements are the following:
- Birth certificate
- Report of birth form
- Letter from the doctor who delivered the child attesting to the birth.
- Medical record of the child from the hospital where the child was delivered, in case the doctor can’t be located anymore.
- Original and photocopies of the passports of the parents.
- Letter of consent with the signature of both parents
What happens if I lost my Philippine passport?
The first thing to do is to report the matter to the police and bring the following documents to the embassy.
- Police report or case certificate
- Affidavit of Loss of Passport (this can be completed in the Philippine embassy but with a separate processing fee).
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate if applicable
- A legal document showing your name, date of birth, and place of birth.
- Photocopy of your lost or destroyed passport, if applicable.
- Death certificate of spouse, if applicable.
- Annulment/divorce, if applicable.
Is dual citizenship allowed?
Yes, dual citizenship can be obtained. But first, you have to obtain a certificate from the Philippine embassy allowing you to obtain dual citizenship. After that, you can already apply for a passport.
Tips When Visiting the Embassy
When visiting the embassy in the United Arab Emirates, here’s what you need to do:
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Visit the official website of the Philippine Embassy in the United Arab Emirates.
You should visit the official website of the Philippine Embassy in the United Arab Emirates first so that you could read the latest announcements, news, and updates.
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Collect all the required documents before you go to the embassy.
Another helpful tip is securing the required documents before you go to the embassy. This is so your transaction can run smoothly, without the hassle of going back and forth to the embassy.
Opening Hours
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Contact Information
Embassy of the Philippines in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contact Person: Hon. (Mrs.) Hjayceelyn M. Quintana – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Address: No. Villa 1, W-48, Street #8, Sector 2-23, Plot 51, P.O. Box 3125, Al Qubaisat, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tel. No.: (+971) 2-639-0006
Fax No.: (+971) 2-639-0002
Emergency No.: (+971) 50-813-7936
Email: abudhabi.pe@dfa.gov.ph / auhpe@philembassy.ae
Website: www.abudhabipe.dfa.gov.ph
Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/PHinUAE/
Google Map Location
In case you are wondering where the Philippine Embassy in United Arab Emirates is located, below is a map guide for you: