The Philippine missions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced that they will be closed on November 1, 2024, in observance of All Saints’ Day.
This is pursuant to Proclamation No. 368, the Philippine Embassy in UAE and the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai said in a Facebook advisory.
Those requiring emergency and urgent matters from the Philippine Embassy may reach out through the following numbers: +971 50 813 7836 / +971 50 443 8003.
For consular matters including passport, notarial, and civil registry services: +971 4 220 7100
Assistance-to-Nationals (non-OFWs) matters: +971 56 501 5756
For contract verification and assistance to OFWs, you may contact the Migrant Workers Office (MWO)-Dubai:
+971 56 353 5558 / +971 50 558 5536
Following this announcement, the Migrant Workers Office-Dubai also announced that it will halt its operations on Friday, November 1, and released alternative dates for workers affected by the closure.
For OFWs with confirmed appointment on Nov. 1 may visit from October 29 to 31 and from November 4 to 7 at 7:30 am to 2:30 pm; and on November 8 at 7:30 to 11 am.
Those with confirmed flights from November 1 to 4 may visit the MWO from October 29 to 31 at 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. If workers are unable to get their documents verified before their scheduled flight, an authorized representative can visit the MWO-Dubai five days prior to the worker’s return to the UAE or three days before their OEC appointment in the Philippines.