The Philippine Embassy in the UAE located in Abu Dhabi states the need for Filipinos to secure their online appointments before they head there to process their passports and/or other documents.
This ‘appointment-only’ policy is in adherence to the UAE’s preventive measures and guidelines against the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and helps the embassy ensure and enforce social distancing and other health regulations.
Here are the steps:
– Filipinos planning to get their passports renewed or their documents processed now have to go through an online portal to set their appointment through the following links:
> Passport renewal: https://auhpe.checkappointments.com/#/
> Notary Services: https://abudhabipe.dfa.gov.ph/sample-sites/authentication-services
– Individuals only have to register their details and receive an email confirmation of their appointment at the embassy.
– They are then required to present a printed email confirmation to present at the gate.
– Appointments are also non-transferable.
Officials state that passport appointments are free of charge. They urged Filipinos to report those who are selling passport appointment slots for legal action.
“Scheduling of passport appointment is free of charge. The public is advised to report “fixers” selling passport appointment slots so that appropriate legal action may be taken against them,” said the announcement.
