PARAÑAQUE CITY, (PIA) -- The public may avail of the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) consular services in National Capital Region (DFA) as the department resumes its operation from August 23 to 31, 2021. 

The resumption of service for DFA’s NCR Consular Offices and Temporary Off-Site Passport Services (TOPS) facilities was announced in view of the implementation of the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine in the region. 

According to the DFA, applicants whose appointment were cancelled due to the implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine on August 6 to 20, must follow the new appointment schedule that is indicated in the email the DFA sent. 

This includes the location of the service, as it may differ from the original appointment 

Applicants who will not show-up at their rescheduled appointment will not be entertained at any DFA location, but may request for a new appointment schedule via email at:
TOPS SM Aura – ncrcentral.so@dfa.gov.ph 
TOPS SM North Edsa – ncreast.so@dfa.gov.ph 
TOPS Robinsons Place Magnolia Place – ncrnortheast.so@dfa.gov.ph 
TOPS Robinsons Place Las Pinas – ncrsouth.so@dfa.gov.ph 
TOPS SM MOA – oca.concerns@dfa.gov.ph 

Those with emergency and urgent medical travel needs may send an email request to cl@dfa.gov.ph with copies of their identification documents (current passport or if new applicant, a government-issued ID) and proof of their emergency travel.  

The department reminds the public that possession of a flight ticket is not considered urgent. 

DFA stressed that walk-in applicants are not allowed and will not be entertained. (PIA-NCR)