RESUMPTION OF OVERSEAS VOTERS REGISTRATION: 09 DECEMBER 2022 - 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and Northern Emirates invites all Filipinos who are not yet registered as Overseas Voters to file their application for registration beginning on 09 December 2022 until 30 September 2024 at the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai.
Who may register?
- All Filipino citizens who are abroad/and will be abroad during the 30-day voting period from 13 April 2025 to 12 May 2025;
- atleast 18 years of age on 12 May 2025; and
- not otherwise disqualified by laws.
Who are disqualified?
- Those who have lost their Filipino citizenship in accordance with Philippine laws;
- Those who have expressly renounced their Philippine Citizenship or have pledged their allegiance to a foreign country, except dual citizens as referred to under RA 9225;
- Those who are committed/are convicted a final judgement by court or tribunal of an offense punishable by imprisonement of not less than one year, such disability not having been removed from plenary pardon or amnesty; provided however, that any person disqualified to register under this subsection shall automatically acquire the right to vote upon expiration of five (5) years after service of sentence;
- Any citizen of the Philippines abroad previously declared insane or incompetent by competent authority in the Philippine or abroad as verified by Philippine Embassy embassies, consulates or Foreign Service establishments concerned, unless such competent authority subsequently certifies that such person is no longer insane or incompetent.
Requirements for Registration
1. Original and photocopy of Valid Philippine Passport
2. In the absence of a valid Passport: a certification issued by the foreign service post that it has received and reviewed the appropriate documents submitted by the applicant and found them sufficient to warrant the issuance of a passport, or that the applicant is a holder of a valid passport but is unable to produce the same for a valid reason;
3.If you are a Seafarer: a photocopy of your Seaman’s Book or any other document that will prove that you are a seafarer should also be submitted in addition to “1” or 2” above;
4. If you are a Dual Citizen: submit your Dual Citizenship certificate or the Order of Approval (original and photocopy) in addition to “1”or “2” above
5. Personal appearance is required for capturing of biometrics.
6. Duly filled out OVF 1 form (https://comelec.gov.ph/?r=OverseasVoting/2025NLERegistrationForms)
NOTE: Registered overseas voters with complete biometric data may also avail of the Office for Oversease Voting's (OFOV) Virtual Frontline Services (VFS) on certain types of application.
For purposes of Application for Transfer from Post to Philippine Municipality/City/District, the application shall be filed at the local Office of the Election Officer in the city/municipality/district where the overseas voter intends to vote in the Philippines, subject to rules and regulations on local voter registration.
For the public's information and guidance.
