PRESS RELEASE
WDC-11-2019
28 March 2019

To serve the public better, the following changes will be strictly implemented in the  conduct of consular services:

Effective Monday, 1 April 2019, the Consular Section at 1617 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC 20036 will process and release applications according to the following schedule and corresponding fees:

Please note that there is an additional US$10.00 expedite service fee for those who will opt for an earlier release of their documents.

Effective Wednesday, 1 May 2019, consular outreach missions held in areas under the jurisdiction of the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC will be conducted according to the following schedule and fees:

All consular services during consular outreach missions will likewise be charged an additional US$10.00 service fee.

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) approved the minimal increase in fees to enable Philippine diplomatic and consular posts to enhance the delivery of their services to overseas Filipinos. ###