Public Advisory: Temporary Suspension of Operations in the DFA Consular Office in Cebu

26 February 2021 – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) informs the public that its Consular Office in Cebu (CO Cebu) will be closed on Friday, 26 February 2021 for disinfection of its office premises and implementation of other preventive measures to manage the risks against COVID-19.

CO Cebu will resume its regular operations on Monday, 01 March 2021.

Affected applicants with confirmed appointments who are unable to avail of consular services due to the suspension of operations must secure another appointment by emailing CO Cebu (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) with the following information:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Original appointment date and time
- Preferred date and time of new appointment

The preferred new appointment may be on any working day (Monday to Friday) from 01 to 25 March 2021 during the CO’s regular operation hours (10:00AM to 4:00PM).

Applicants that need emergency or urgent consular services may contact CO Cebu (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) by email. 

The DFA requests the public’s understanding and cooperation as we continue to battle against the pandemic. END