Office of Consular Affairs

Sir Henry was very accommodating and helpful. I tried my hardest to organize and complete all the papers needed for the ROB of my children but somehow I messed up. He was patient and respectful all throughout the process. The guards were also very helpful.

Apostille Authentication (via walk-in) Sept. 18,2023

- 5: 30am dumating ako sa DFA Aseana (walk-in application), medyo madami na nakapila sa labas, pero halo pa yung pila from passport and apostille processing, pati online appointment magkakasama pa sa pila dito.

-6: 30am nagpapasok na ang mga staff sa loob, dito nagseparate na ang pila ng passport applicants at apostille applicants. Yung mga apostille, bibigyan na ng forms sa loob para i-fill up.

-7: 30am nagstart na magprocess ng transaction ang mga staff sa loob. Pang 10 ako sa magpapaapostille. Mabilis lang ang processing. 8am tapos na ako pati sa cashier.

FAQs/tips:

1. May photocopy machine sa loob, need mo ipaphotocopy yung valid id mo bago mo ipasa ang mga docs mo.

2. If may dala kang sasakyan, may pay parking sa Petron, katabi lang sya ng DFA Aseana. 6am nagbubukas yun, so kung medyo maaga ka, magpark kana lang muna sa gilid, then saka ka pumunta sa petron pag 6am na.

3.expedite release is 200Php per docs, that is 2 working days. Regular release is 5 working days that is 100Php per docs. Expedite release ang pinili ko, then ang release nun is Sept. 20,2023 sa Double Dragon Building, sa ibang building ito pero malapit lang sa DFA. Dadalhin mo lang yung receipt from DFA tska valid id mo.

Overall experience maganda naman, napakaaccomodating ng mga staff at pinaka importante yung organized and mabilis ang processing. Kudos DFA Aseana!

New Passport Appointment - Very fast processing. Got an appointment agad on the following week of booking. Staffs were accomodating. My apointment was at 8 am but arrived there at 7 30 am and they already allowed me to go inside and process my papers. It only took 15-20 mins to process my new passport. They advised my to get my passport on the following week because I availed the rush processing. Overall a good experience

The process is very easy and the employees are very kind.my parcel arrived very quickly.thank you po

Fast and accurate transaction. Just bring a copy (xerox and original) of all the of the requirements you need for your transactions and you'll be done within a minute.

DFA - OCA ATTESTATION
1. Book a schedule on DFA online
2. Print the Booking Confirmation
3. Prepare original and copy of valid ID. If Representative prepare a copy of your ID too.

DATE OF THE SCHEDULE
1. As long as you have a schedule for that day kahit anong oras maari ka nang maka pasok at mag start ng processing. Bring the Booking Confirmation.
2. Before entering temperature check, health declaration at items on metal detector check
3. Kuha ka nang Form from desk for Attestation
4. Line up sa Counter 14 (isang line lang to for attestation)
5. After confirmation at Counter 14 proceed sa Processing Unit (parehas na lugar lang naman Counter 1 to 9 halo halo na kayo ng lahat)

PROCESSING FEE
P200 per document Expedite Processing
- 1 day processing
- sample Date filed Feb 21, Feb 22 makukuha
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P100 per document Regular Processing
- 3 days processing
- sample Date filed Feb 21, Feb 24 makukuha

They have greatly improved the services here. Despite the "hidden business" involved where you have to pay higher costs to be scheduled here, they actually have very fast processing here. The only problem is that you will have to fall in line outside and some people could insert. I wish they have priority numbers here so everything can be smoother. But once you get inside the offices, it is really smooth. Took me only 30 minutes maximum. The longer wait was outside which took about an hour.

Processed my lost passport renewal and was really satisfied by the employees courtesy and welcoming atmosphere. All I can say is that the people there has a heart. They work within their timeline. Very considerate people though they only run by skeletal force. Godspeed and more power!

Very accommodating and understanding of circumstances. I now received my apostilled documents here in Europe. Thank you very much

DFA staff are helpful and nice and most importantly efficient!
Make sure you have all the requirements para di ka mastress.

If you're trying to reschedule (unavailable online rescheduling at the moment) just go to your appointment. Aasikasuhin ka parin nila and will adjust your application accdg to what works.

Background:
I have damaged passport but was tagged for renewal. I have all requirements except a valid ID. They still accommodated my application, and gave specific instructions on my next steps. They redirected me to DFA Aseana bc of the nature of my passport. And dahil wala akong valid ID (the damaged passport is not considered a valid ID, for renewal lang yon), DFA Aseana extended my application so I can secure a postal ID (pinakamadaling valid ID na makuha). Ayun, learn from my story.

Be nice and polite. DFA staff are all so nice and courteous!

Considering the ubiquitous madness of passport processing, queue management at this location is impeccable. Staff, both counter and security, is remarkably courteous and business-like. I admire the strict adherence to safety protocols.

You need to have a confirmed appointment (located in their website) before going to the office. Organized and polite po ang mga staff.:)

5 star, why? Coz the department serves very well especially when it comes to irate applicants, and also all online appointments are very efficient unlike before

Everyone is very helpful and approachable even it is ECQ they accomodated my concern and renewed my passport. Thank you so much.

Nice place and easy to get passport
But now I'm waiting to online my passport expired june 25 hope i cant online

Rodelia M. Aguilar, 61 year old Senior Citizen like me, It was real.fast service. I applied, Jan 19,2020. After an hour I am done And I was able to get it on Feb. 05. But unfortunately at the entrance, Bag and things in my hand went to conveyor for checking. I was not able to get my bottled water. Do you have lost and found? It was aqua blue colored strap Lock and Lock brand 1 liter water container.

Good location. LRT Balintawak station to Edsa station going to Consular Office.more or less 40mins Ride, then hope on a taxi: max is 80.00 unless the taxi driver is greedy and wanted more, a contract is150.00

There are some honest to goodness taxi driver that I don't mind at all giving tip. Because they're dignified driver.

Jeep to CO Consular Office is ¶ 9.00 pesos.

Easy breezy paperwork processing.

Sobrang bilis at maaus ang palakad ng aseana DFA nakakatuwa dahil hinde nq nag intay pa ng matagal. Salamat sa mga nag assist sken kanina jan.thumbs up sa inyo!

A speedy service! I arrived exactly at the time of my appointment.the queue was short, I was assisted nicely and my passport renewal application only took me half an hour. The weather was so hot outside so when I came inside, I'm a bit exhausted and they have free cold water from a dispenser.very refreshing from a person who came from a long journey. DFA Staffs were very courteous and wear a a smile on their faces. Keep up the good work!

Great service from all the staff I met. I came at 8: 15 AM and my passport renewal was all done at 8: 45 AM. Good Job from the DFA Aseana staff.