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New Location of Philippine DFA Passport and Authentication Services
Without much information given to the public, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) transferred its Office of Consular Affairs (OCA) into a not so accessible location.
If you try to survey the public if they happen to know this, then I’m sure a few only know. That’s why still a lot of applicants are going in the old location in Libertad, Pasay City, and yes including me. Now, a lot of tricycle drivers are taking chance of getting an income from the public by bringing them into the new location presumably near SM Mall of Asia (MOA), charging them Php 20 each – maximizing the capacity into 6 passengers, and then ended up walking a few meters more from the corner of EDSA and Macapagal Avenue.
DFA - OCA, Philippines
The new location of the DFA – OCA is now at the corner of Bradco and Macapagal Avenues in Aseana Business Park, Paranaque City.
McDo at DFA - OCA, Philippines
Heading towards SM Mall of Asia from EDSA, you can turn left to Macapagal Avenue. The new DFA – OCA is located beside a Petron gas station and McDonalds in front. For commuters, I guess there is public transport in the MOA as most of them head towards MOA.
DFA - OCA, Philippines
The new 7,000-square meter, four-storey building houses the Authentication (Red Ribbon) and Passport Services (new application and renewal).
CERTIFIED OFW
- Apply through the agency, making sure all the necessary documents ready. A ready passport is an advantage. Make sure the expiry is way beyond the employment contract (usually 2 years in the Middle East).
- Process Documents for authentication like the certificate of employment, PRC or school credentials, TESDA certificate if any.
- Make sure your visa is ready that is provided by the agency.
- Pass the medical exam. You will be asked to be subjected to thorough medical exam to a clinic endorsed by the agency..
- Attend PDOS (Predeparture Orientation Seminar). This is a requirement by the POEA.
- Make sure also that the agency processed your PhilHealth and OWWA and OEC. This is to be renewed also in a yearly basis.
- Of course, collect money for your placement fee (As much as possible, look for agency that will not collect placement fees. It is common now that usually No Placement Fee is Collected).
- Review your contract of employment and ask all questions in your mind.
- Few days before departure, make sure you have with you your E-ticket.
- Get ready to pack your luggage as lightly as possible.
- Then say Goodbye to your love ones (the most important and not easy part = ) …..
- Now, you can now fly and work abroad – a certified OFW.
