20 May 2013 – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is now accepting accreditation applications (both new and renewal) of travel and recruitment agencies at the Office of Consular Affairs (DFA-OCA), Aseana Business Park, Parañaque City or any DFA Regional Consular Office.

All accredited travel agencies may file applications for the renewal of their current DFA accreditation together with the prescribed requirements, for evaluation, processing, and approval.

First-time applicants are advised to secure a list of requirements and a copy of the Revised Conditions and Requirements for Accreditation with the DFA of Travel and Recruitment Agencies and Their Liaison Officers from the Accreditation Unit of the Passport Division at DFA-OCA so that they could be briefed on documentary and procedural requirements.

Interested parties may file an application until 31 July 2014. Late applications shall not be accepted.

For further inquiries, please contact the Accreditation Unit at 02-834-4000 or visit the DFA website at www.dfa.gov.ph. END