Guidance and Counseling Requirements and Schedules for
Filipino Spouses and Other Partners of Foreign Nationals |
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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)
and the People's Reform Initiative for Social Mobilization Inc.
(PRISM) conduct 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.
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CFO Guidance & Counseling Program Flowchart of Operations
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| Counseling Requirements for Filipino Spouses and Other Partners of Foreign Nationals |
- Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph;
- Duly completed guidance and counseling form;
- 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)
- Other documents as may be required by the counselors; and
- Payment of P250.00 counseling fee.
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| 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 Cebu Extension Office,
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.
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| Registration Requirements for Filipino Spouses and Other Partners of Foreign Nationals |
- Original Passport;
- Original and photocopy of visa;
- 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);
- Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;
- Duly completed emigrant registration form; and
- Payment of the authorized registration fee.
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| Schedule of Guidance and Counseling Sessions in Metro Manila |
| North America |
| Destination Country | Day | Time |
| United States of America |
Monday to Friday | 10:00 am
1:30 pm
3:30 pm |
| Canada | Tuesday
and Friday | 1:30 pm |
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| Schedule of Guidance and Counseling Sessions in Metro Manila |
| Asia-Pacific |
| Destination Country | Day | Time |
| Japan | Monday
to Friday | 10:00 am
1:30 pm
3:30 pm |
| Australia |
Monday to Friday | 3:30 pm |
| New Zealand |
Wednesday | 3:30 pm |
| Taiwan | Tuesday
and Friday | 10:00 am |
Korea
and other
Asia-Pacific Countries |
Tuesday and Thursday | 1:30 pm |
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| Schedule of Guidance and Counseling Sessions in Metro Manila |
| Europe |
| Destination Country | Day | Time |
| Germany |
Monday, Wednesday & Friday | 1:30 pm |
| United Kingdom | Tuesday
and Thursday | 10:00 am |
| Sweden |
Monday | 10:00 am |
| Norway |
Monday | 1:30 pm |
| Denmark |
Tuesday | 3:30 pm |
| Belgium |
Wednesday | 10:00 am |
| Netherlands |
Wednesday | 1:30 pm |
| Italy | Thursday | 10:00 am |
| France | Friday | 3:30 pm |
| Other
European Countries |
Monday | 3:30 pm |
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| Schedule of Guidance and Counseling Sessions in Metro Manila |
| Other Countries |
| Destination Country | Day | Time |
| Middle East and African Countries |
Thursday | 3:30 pm |
| South / Latin American Countries |
Monday | 3:30 pm |
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