The Philippines Consulate Dubai is a diplomatic mission of the Republic of the Philippines in the United Arab Emirates. Its primary function is to promote and protect the interests of Filipino citizens residing in Dubai and the Northern Emirates of the UAE.
The Consulate General provides Filipino consular services, such as passport renewal and issuance, visa application processing, notarial services, and assistance to nationals. It also conducts outreach programs to serve Filipinos living in areas outside Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
What are the services in Philippine Consulate Dubai?
- Some of the services they offer include Passport services, including passport renewal, lost passport replacement, and new passport applications.
- Visa services, including tourist visas, employment visas, and student visas.
- Assistance to nationals includes helping Filipinos in distress, providing emergency travel documents, and facilitating repatriation.
- Notarial and authentication services, such as notarizing documents and certifying true copies.
- They provide dual citizenship services, including recognition as a Filipino citizen and reacquisition of Philippine citizenship.
- Overseas absentee voting services allow Filipinos abroad to vote in Philippine national elections.
- The Consular outreach programs provide consular services to Filipinos in areas outside Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
How to Get Marriage Certificate Attestation in the Philippines Consulate Dubai?
- Obtain a copy of your marriage certificate from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) in the municipality where the marriage was registered.
- Have the marriage certificate authenticated by the PSA or LCR. You can do this online or in person by submitting the original certificate, a valid ID, and the required fee.
- Bring the authenticated marriage certificate to the Philippine Consulate in Dubai. The Consulate will then verify the document's authenticity and affix a red ribbon.
- Pay the required fee and collect the attested marriage certificate from the Philippine Consulate.
- Suppose the attestation is for a specific purpose, such as immigration or employment. In that case, you may also need to get the document attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in the UAE.
How to book an online appointment at the Philippines Consulate Dubai?
- Go to the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai's website (dubaipcg.dfa.gov.ph).
- Click on the "Consular Services" tab.
- Under "Passport Services," click on "Online Appointment System."
- Read the guidelines and instructions carefully, then click "Proceed to Online Appointment."
- Fill out the required information on the online appointment form, including your details, preferred appointment date and time, and the type of service you need.
- Once you have submitted the form, you will receive an email confirmation with your appointment details.
- On the day of your appointment, arrive at the Consulate General's office at least 30 minutes before your appointment.
How to renew a Philippines passport in Dubai?
- Visit the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai's website (dubaipcg.dfa.gov.ph) to schedule an appointment. Make sure to select the "passport renewal" option.
- Prepare the necessary documents, including your current passport, a photocopy of the passport's data page, a completed application form, and the renewal fee (which varies depending on the type of passport and mode of payment).
- On the day of your appointment, bring all the required documents and arrive at the Consulate General's office at least 30 minutes before your appointment.
- Submit your application and pay the renewal fee.
- Wait for your new passport to be processed and released. You will be notified by email or SMS when your new passport is ready for collection.
Where is the Philippines Consulate Dubai?
The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai is located at Al Qusais 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Consulate General's address is:
Villa No. 234-851 Beirut Street, Al Qusais 3 P.O. Box 94778 Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Telephone: (+971) 4 2207100 Fax: (+971) 4 2207800 Email:pcgdxb@pcgdubai.ae
How to get to the Philippines Consulate in Dubai Metro or by Bus?
- Take the Dubai Metro and get off at the Stadium Metro Station on the Red Line.
- Take a taxi or Bus from the Stadium Metro Station to the Consulate General. Taxis are readily available outside the station, and the Consulate General is approximately a 15-minute drive away.
- Alternatively, you can take the F04 Bus from the Stadium Metro Station to the Beirut Street 1 bus stop, a 5-minute walk from the Consulate General. The F04 Bus runs every 30 minutes, and the journey takes around 20 minutes.
- Authenticate the document by the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
- Bring the authenticated copy to the UAE Embassy in Manila for attestation
- Submit the attested copy to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dubai for MOFA attestation.
