09 November 2015 – The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates announces that all applications for the extension of their passport validity will only be accommodated until 30 December 2015 pursuant to Department Order 17-2015 dated 09 October 2015 of the Department of Foreign Affairs. No extensions for passports will be granted after 30 December 2015 unless authorized by the Department of Foreign Affairs.

The Philippine Consulate is also encouraging allkabayanswhose passports are expiring within eight (8) months to apply for their passport renewal by scheduling an appointment through www.dubaipcg.checkappointments.com to avoid encountering problems or inconveniences in the future. END