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CFO Manila
Tel. Nos.: (632) 562-3848,
(632) 561-8321
ext. 104, 105, 201- 203

Fax No.: (632) 561-8332
E-mail Add.: info@cfo.gov.ph;
                 mieo@cfo.gov.ph

CFO Cebu
Telefax : (032) 255-5253

E-mail Add.: cfocebu@cfo.gov.ph

SMEF-COW Manila
Tel. Nos.: (632) 913-6439,
(632) 911-1814
Fax No.: (632) 913-6438

E-mail Add.: smef_cow@yahoo.com.ph
ofws@pldtdsl.net
migrants@pldtdsl.net

Url: www.smef-cow-phil.org

SMEF-COW Cebu
Tel. Nos.: (032) 235-3745,
(032) 235-3746,
Fax No.: (032) 232-1033

E-mail Add.: cowcebu@pldtdsl.net

PRISM
Tel. Nos.: (632) 525-3114,
(632) 525-3783,
(632) 525-4314
Fax No.: (632) 5253114

E-mail Add.: prism_inc06@yahoo.com.ph

CFO Cebu
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Guidance and Counseling Requirements and Schedules for
Filipino Spouses and Other Partners of Foreign Nationals
 
Under DFA Department Orders No. 28-94 and No. 11-97, Filipino spouses and other partners of foreign nationals are required to attend the guidance and counseling program as a pre-requisite to the issuance of passports. The objective is to help the said clientele make informed decisions and prepare them for the realities of cross-cultural marriages.

The St. Mary Euphrasia Foundation-Center for Overseas Workers (SMEF-COW) conducts the guidance and counseling program to Filipino spouses and other partners of foreign nationals. The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) issues the guidance and counseling certificate to clients who have satisfactorily completed the guidance and counseling requirements at SMEF-COW or PRISM.

CFO-Cebu Office

CFO Guidance & Counseling Program Flowchart of Operations

Counseling Requirements for Filipino Spouses and Other Partners of Foreign Nationals

  1. Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph;
  2. Duly completed guidance and counseling form;
  3. If married, certified true copy and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office (NSO), or Local Civil Registry Offices (LCRO); or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate (if married abroad)
  4. Other documents as may be required by the counselors; and
  5. Payment of P250.00 counseling fee.

    6.  
After receipt of the passport and visa, the Filipino spouses and other partners of foreign nationals will have to register with CFO prior to their departure. Registration is done either in CFO Manila or CFO Cebu, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. An emigrant registration sticker is affixed to the emigrants passport as proof of registration.
 
Registration Requirements for Filipino Spouses and Other Partners of Foreign Nationals

  1. Original Passport;
  2. Original and photocopy of visa;
  3. Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US bound/Confirmation of Permanent Residence for Canada bound/Embassy Certification of Eligibility (for Spain bound C visa holders);
  4. Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;
  5. Duly completed emigrant registration form; and
  6. Payment of the authorized registration fee.
 
Schedule of Guidance and Counseling Sessions in Cebu City
Destination CountryDayTime
United States of America and CanadaMondays, Wednesday and Fridays10:00 am - 12:00 pm
JapanMondays and Wednesdays1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Australia and New ZealandWednesdays and Fridays3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Other CountriesMondays3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Fridays1:30 pm - 3:30 pm