Public Advisory: Update following closure of Consular Offices in areas severely affected by Typhoon Odette; CO Cebu and TOPS Cebu remain closed

22 December 2021 - The Department of Foreign Affairs - Office of Consular Affairs (DFA-OCA) advises applicants affected by the closure of Consular Offices (COs) due to Typhoon Odette last 17 December 2021 that they will be contacted for the rescheduling of their appointments as soon as the Department has established contact with the COs and as soon as the situation stabilizes.

CO Cebu and TOPS Cebu shall remain closed until 24 December 2021 as network connection and sufficient power to continue operations are yet to be restored. 

Meanwhile, the following COs in Visayas and Mindanao have resumed operations, but shall cater those who are scheduled from 21 December 2021. Applicants scheduled on 17 December 2021 are advised to wait for their new schedule before proceeding to the CO:

CO Bacolod

CO Butuan

CO Cagayan De Oro

CO Clarin

CO Davao

CO Dumaguete

CO General Santos

CO Iloilo

CO Puerto Princesa

CO Tacloban

CO Tagum

CO Zamboanga

In the meantime, the Department urges applicants to prioritize their safety and closely adhere to local government safety and precautionary measures set in place following the typhoon’s aftermath. END