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Starting 03 January 2022, the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai will observe the following schedule/business hours, Mondays to Thursdays 7:30AM to 3:30PM and Fridays 7:30AM to 12:00NN: CONSULAR HOURS Mondays to Fridays (except legal holidays).

In order for the Philippine Consulate to comply with the Dubai Municipality Guidelines and Protocol for Reopening of Establishments issued on 23 April 2020, particularly measures on social distancing, we are now back at our normal office hours, SUNDAY-THURSDAY, 8AM-5PM. Services by APPOINTMENT.

ALL AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT AND GUARANTEE application should be registered in the Affidavit of Support and Guarantee Online Pre-assessment System through the link below:

IMPORTANT REMINDER: In view of the current health crisis, applications are strictly by appointment, please book an appointment to: Affidavit of Support and Guarantee Online Pre-Assessment System.

Affidavit of Support and Guarantee

(Applicant sponsors the visit of a family member/relative up to the 2^nd degree of consanguinity or affinity)

Affidavit of Support and Guarantee form "effective 01 May 2017 Important THIS SHOULD BE PRINTED IN FOLIO PAPER/LONG BOND PAPER (8.5" X 13.5")

New Requirements for Affidavit of Support and Guarantee (ASG) effective

24 August 2020

Proof of relationship

An applicant can execute an affidavit to sponsor a relative only within the 1st and 2nd degree of consanguinity or affinity:

1st degree by consanguinity	1st degree by affinity
Parents Children	Spouse
2nd degree by consanguinity	2nd degree by affinity
Grandparents Brothers/Sisters Grandchildren	Parents-in-law Son/daughter-in-law

Proof of Income

Sponsor should show proof of income in the UAE based on the following thresholds:

Civil Status

Monthly Income

Single
Family of Two –wherein family of two is either husband and wife or
single parent and child
Family of three – wherein family of three is husband and wife with one
child or single parent with two children
Family of four – wherein family of four is husband and wife with two children
or single parent with three children

AED 10,000.00

AED 14,000.00

AED 16,000.00

AED 18,000.00

Documentary requirements

Sponsor’s employment contract (verified by POLO and must be MOHRE contract if in private sector)
Sponsor’s payslip for the past six (6) months

Updated Salary Certificate/Addendum duly stamped by the Company AND
Bank Statements showing the updated salary for the past six(6) months and duly stamped by the Bank

Note:

The Philippine Consulate is not the one that sets or determines the applicable income threshold. The salary threshold is based on cost-of-living estimates from authoritative financial institutions operating in the UAE. As such, the income threshold is constantly being reviewed to make it current.
Certain visa categories such as Household Service Workers (HSWs) are not allowed to sponsor.
Senior Citizens (60 years old and above) and Minors (17 years old and Below) are exempted from securing an Affidavit of Support and Guarantee.
All documents written in Arabic must be legally translated to English.

Proof of Accommodation

Documentary requirements:

Sponsor should submit a Tenancy Contract from the municipality under his/her name; or
If Tenancy Contract is not under the name of the Sponsor, a Hotel Booking duly stamped by the hotel or travel agency with the duration of stay of the visitor with flight

Proof of relationship

Documentary requirements:

Sponsor’s PSA-issued Report of Birth of children
Sponsor’s PSA-issued Report of Marriage
NSO/PSA-issued birth certificate of Visitor, as applicable
NSO/PSA-issued marriage contract, as applicable

Other Documentary requirements

Copy of visitor’s valid passport and tourist visa issued by the UAE
Trade license of the Travel Agency or the Company Facilitating the Visitor’s Tourist Visa
Copy of sponsor’s valid passport and Residence visa

The Consulate retains the right to require the submission of other documents.

IMPORTANT REMINDER:

Please be reminded that applicant/s must personally sign the document/s in front of the officials of the Consulate General.

Any spurious or tampered documents submitted for Notarization/ Attestation are subject to outright seizure upon proper determination by the Consular Officer. Holder of said documents, as well as fixers will be prosecuted. Payment for the document found to be spurious will be forfeited.

Requirements:

Photocopy of completed NBI Form (Form available at the Consulate General).
Copy of applicant’s passport

Procedures for the Issuance of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance Certificate

Secure NBI Fingerprint card (NBI Form No.5) at the Consulate General.
Fill out the personal data called for on both sides of the card truthfully and legibly.
Request the assistance/endorsement of the consulate general/Police Agency to have your fingerprints impressed (Rolled Impression) on the appropriate spaces. The person who impressed your fingerprints should sign his name and state his official designation on the space provided for in the card.
For married women, the order of writing is as follows: Your maiden surname (family or surname of your father), Your first name or given name, Your maternal surname (maiden surname of your mother), Your husband’s surname or family name (space provided, No.2)
Attach a latest copy of your 2” x 2” photograph (white background), taken within three (3) months before this application at the appropriate box in NBI Form No. 5.

General Procedures

Fill out appropriate Application Form.
Prepare two (2) sets of documents including attachments and passport copy.
Proceed to Notary Window for processing.
Pay appropriate fee at the Cashier (Must be paid in Dirhams only).

Processing Schedule : 4 working days

Fees: AED 100.00 per document and appliable Courier Fees.

NOTE:

Once the NBI application form is signed and stamped by the Philippine Consulate General Dubai, the NBI application form must be submitted to the NBI main office in manila through an authorized representative.

PROCEDURE FOR NOTARIZATION OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS

	Process	Processing Time	Fees	Responsible Person
	Submission & processing of application
1	Get queue number from the Receptionist / Information Officer *Note:* Accomplish application form and complete supporting documents before obtaining a queue number.	0.5 min	None	Receptionist
2	Proceed to the Notarial Section at Mabini Hall, and wait for the processor to call your number.	30-40 mins	None	Consular Officer
3	Submit requirements to the Consular Officer who will then assess their completeness.	10 mins	None	Consular Officer
4	Proceed to the cashier to pay the corresponding fee.	5 mins	SPA AED 100 Affidavit 100 Certification 100 Acknowledge-ment 100	Cashier
	Release of Notarized Documents
5	Proceed to the Notarial Section on the date specified on the receipt, from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.		None	Consular Officer
6	Drop your receipt at the RELEASE BOX, and wait for the Consular Officer to call your name.	30-40 mins	None	Consular Officer
7	Release of notarized document/s.	5 mins	None	Consular Officer

IMPORTANT REMINDER

Please be reminded that applicant/s must personally sign the document/s in front of the officials of the Consulate General.

NOTARIAL SERVICES AND REQUIREMENTS

SERVICE	REQUIREMENTS
AFFIDAVITS
General Affidavit (Applicant's written statement confirmed by oath)	Personal appearance of Filipino affiant/s (applicant/s). Completed General Affidavit form and copy. Two (2) copies of affiant’s passport and residence visa. Any other document(s) that will be requested by the processor. For example, Affidavit on Discrepancy of Name in passport and birth certificate. Applicant must bring original and 2 photocopies of PSA birth certificate.
Affidavit of Support and Guarantee (Applicant sponsors the visit of a family member/relative up to the 4^th degree of consanguinity or affinity)	Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 036 dated 15 June 2015 or the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) Revised Guidelines on Departure Formalities for International-Bound Passengers, only those with at least a monthly salary of AED 3,500 may sponsor family member up to the 4^th degree of consanguinity or affinity (Up to first cousin only). Requirements: (Filipino Citizen as Guarantor) Personal appearance of the affiant (applicant/s). Completed Affidavit of Support and Guarantee form and copy. Two (2) copies of affiant's passport and residence visa. Two (2) copies of passport of person invited to UAE. Two (2) copies of visit/tourist visa (if available). Two (2) copies of proof of relation (birth certificate, marriage certificate), please present original document. For example: Applicant to sponsor first cousin. Applicant to present and provide copies of his/her birth certificate, birth/marriage certificate of his/her parents (whichever is available), birth certificate of his/her cousin, and birth/marriage certificate of his/her cousin’s parents (whichever is available). 7. Original and latest English Salary Certificate or Labor Employment Contract and copy. 8. Any other document(s) that will be requested by the processor. Note: The PH immigration strictly implements the departure formalities to Filipinos bound for international destinations as prescribed in M.C.036-2015.
Affidavit of Consent to Travel (Parents giving consent to someone to accompany travel of minor child)	Personal appearance of Filipino affiant/s (applicant/s). Completed Affidavit of Consent to Travel form and copy. Two (2) copies of affiant's passport and residence visa. Any other document(s) that will be requested by the processor. Note: For guidelines for minors travelling abroad, Please visit the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) website https://www.dswd.gov.ph/issuances/AOs/AO_2017-012.pdf For information on the processing of passport application of minor child residing in the Philippines, Please visit DFA site http://consular.dfa.gov.ph/passport/10-passport/64-passport-requirements-for-minor-new-applicants
Joint Affidavit of Legitimation by Subsequent Marriage (Legitimation of child’s birth certificate by virtue of marriage)	Personal appearance of the affiants (applicant). Completed Joint Affidavit of Legitimation by Subsequent Marriage form and copy. Two (2) copies of affiant's passport and residence visa. Two (2) copies of PSA Birth certificate of the child. Two (2) copies of PSA Marriage Certificate/Contract of the parents.
Affidavit of Delayed Registration of Birth/Marriage/Death (Statement of applicant on reason for registration of birth/marriage/death beyond prescribed period of 1 year) **For civil registrations filed in the PH.	Personal appearance of the affiant/s (applicant). Completed Affidavit of Delayed Registration form and copy. Two (2) copies of affiant's passport and residence visa. Any other document(s) that will be requested by the processor.
ATTESTATION
Attestation of DFA's Authentication Certificate	Original and copy of document apostilled or authenticated by the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (e.g., PSA-issued birth certificate, marriage contract, school records, NBI, etc) Copy of applicant's passport Note: The validity of DFA Authentication Certificates (red ribbon) is for five (5) years , unless specified by the attached document, as per FOREIGN SERVICE CIRCULAR No. 109-2016 Dated 15 March 2016.
Attestation of MOFA Sticker	Original and copy of document authenticated by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (e.g., trade license, school records, etc.) Copy of applicant's passport
Attestation of Foreign Nationals’ Documents (e.g., Special Power of Attorney, Contract to Sell, Memorandum of Agreement, etc.)	Original and copy of document authenticated by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs Note: Depending on the type of legal document, documents may need to go through the notary public or the Chamber of Commerce or the Ministry of Justice or other relevant UAE government agencies prior submission to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs for attestation. 2. Two (2) copies of applicant’s passport.
CERTIFICATION
Certificate of Appearance (Confirmation that the applicant is presently residing/working in the UAE, and personally appeared before the official/s of the Consulate)	Accomplished General Affidavit form stating the reason behind the need for Certificate of Appearance from the Consulate Two (2) copies of applicant's passport and residence visa Two (2) passport-size photo, if required by the agency/institution to which the Certificate will be submitted Any other document(s) that will be requested by the processor.
Certificate of Equivalency (Confirmation of degree obtained from Philippine higher institutions required by UAE-based companies or professional associations)	Original and copy of valid DFA-authenticated (red ribbon) Certification, Authentication and Verification issued by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) or Department of Education (DepEd) Two (2) copies of applicant's passport
Certificate of No Objection - Issuance of Foreign Passport to Infant whose either mother or father is a Filipino national	Original and copy of the birth certificate issued by the UAE Ministry of Health and attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Original and copy of passports and residence visas of parents Original and copy of marriage contracts of parents
Certificate of No Objection for Armored Vehicle	Request letter of entity exporting vehicle to the Philippines Passport copy and visa copy of exporter Trade copy license of exporter. Ballistic Compliance Certificate issued by the Manufacturer of Bullet-proof vehicle. Invoice and receipt. Certificate of Sole Usage of End user(includes detailed description of the vehicle being exported: Model, Color, Chassis number, Engine Number, Armour Level, Exporting Company, Country of Destination) DTI Business name registration and business permit of Philippine Company importing the vehicle. End User Certificate
Certificate of No Objection to use of “Filipino” or Similar sounding word in the Trade name	Submit the following documents to the official email of the Consulate. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Official request letter for issuance of NOC. Trade license application or trade license if already available. Passport/visa copies of owners. Department of Economic Development application. Description on the company i.e., services/products to be sold/offered, location of the business.
Family Tree Certificate	Affidavit/Sworn Statement requesting issuance of Family Tree stating the purpose Passport copy and visa copy of the affiant DFA Apostille/Authenticated PSA/NSO Birth Certificate. PSA/NSO copy of Birth/Marriage of both parents.
DUAL CITIZENSHIP (R.A. 9225)
Petition for Retention and/or Re-acquisition of Philippine Citizenship under Republic Act No. 9225	Original duly accomplished petition form If available, any one of documents issued by the Philippine Bureau of Immigration such as Alien Certificate Registration Birth certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority Old Philippine passport with 1 photocopy each Marriage contract and copy showing that applicant is a Filipino at the time of marriage Current foreign passport and copy certified by the foreign Embassy concerned Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship in the foreign country Six (6) recent passport-size photos
NBI CLEARANCE
NBI Clearance	Fingerprints to be taken by Consulate official: Accomplished NBI Form (NBI Form. 5 may be obtained at the Reception Area) Two (2) copies of accomplished Special Power of Attorney, http://dubaipcg.dfa.gov .ph/images/2018/Special_Power_Of Attorney-nbi-bc-mc-etc.pdf, authorizing your representative in the Philippines to submit our requirements to the NBI, the Department of Foreign Affairs, and the UAE Embassy Manila. One (1) 2x2 ID photo with white background to be attached in the NBI Form 5 Four (4) copies of applicant’s passport identification page. Note: Consulate processor to take the fingerprints of the applicant. Fingerprints taken by UAE Police/CID Authorities Accomplished NBI Form with fingerprints taken by UAE authorities (NBI Form. 5 may be obtained at the Reception Area). It must bear the seal of the office and signature of the official. Two (2) copies of accomplished Special Power of Attorney, http://dubaipcg.dfa.gov .ph/images/2018/Special_Power_Of Attorney-nbi-bc-mc-etc.pdf, authorizing your representative in the Philippines to submit our requirements to the NBI, the Department of Foreign Affairs, and the UAE Embassy Manila. One (1) 2x2 ID photo with white background to be attached in the NBI Form 5 4.Four (4) copies of applicant’s passport identification page.
SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY
Special Power of Attorney (Principal/Applicant grants authority to Attorney-in-Fact/Representative to act on his/her behalf) Forms available from the Consulate's Website: General SPA SPA to obtain documents from various government offices in the Philippines SPA to process passport and DSWD clearance of minor child	Personal appearance of Filipino principal/s (applicant). Completed Special Power of Attorney form and copy. Two (2) copies of principal's passport. Any other document(s) that will be requested by the processor.
Special Power of Attorney - Document/Form provided by third party such as bank, real estate company, PAG-IBIG, etc. (Principal/Applicant grants authority to Attorney-in-Fact/Representative to act on his/her behalf)	Personal appearance of Filipino principal/s (applicant). Original and copy of Special Power of Attorney provided by third party (e.g. bank, PAG-IBIG, real estate company). Two (2) copies of affiant's passport and residence visa. Any other document(s) that will be requested by the processor.

Modes of release of notarial documents

MODE

REQUIREMENT

Applicant to personally pick-up the document from the notarial Section at designated date and time of release.

Applicants must bring original receipt.

Applicant’s authorized representative to pick-up the document at designated date and time of release.

Authorized representative must present and submit:

original receipt of transaction;
original authorization letter from applicant;
photocopy of applicant’s passport with signature; and
photocopy of authorized representative’s passport with signature.

CONSULAR HOURS

CONSULAR HOURS Sundays to Thursdays (except legal holidays)
PASSPORT
Passport Appointment	8:00am – 3:30pm (Cut-off)
Passport Releasing/Collection	8:00am – 5:00pm
NOTARIALS
Notarization of Documents	8:00am –2:00pm (Cut-off)
Releasing of Notarial Documents	3:00pm – 5:00pm
CIVIL REGISTRATION
Birth	8:00am – 3:30pm
Marriage	8:00am – 3:30pm (Sundays to Wednesdays only)
Death	8:00am – 3:30pm
Releasing of Civil Registration Documents	For AAP, AUSF, ROM, LCCM 4:00pm – 5:00pm (CRU Unit) For ROB (to be released with the new passport of the child) 8:00am – 5:00pm (Passport Releasing Unit) For ROD ROD is released as soon as the applicant completes the requirements and pays the appropriate fees.
VISA
Application of Visa	8:00am – 11:30am (Cut-off)
Releasing of Visa	4:00pm - 5:00 pm
CASHIER
Cashier	4:00pm (Cut-off) No transaction is accepted beyond this period Note: The Consulate accepts cash payment only.

SCHEDULE OF FEES

SERVICE	FEE
Acknowledgement	AED	100
Affidavit/Certification		100
Attestation		100
Certified True Copy		100
R.A. 9225		200

PASSPORT TRACKING

Only passports applied on and after 01 February 2011 are available for tracking. Status of applications made before this date can be checked by writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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