Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Spouse Visa (F61) Requirements

INVITING BROTHERS IN SISTER


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CFO(Commission on Filipinos overseas


Fiancee, Spouses and Other Partners of Foreign Nationals


What you need to know...
As Filipinos going abroad as fiancé(e)s, spouses or other partners of foreign nationals, you are required to attend the CFO's guidance and counseling session in order to secure the Guidance and Counseling Certificate (GCC) and the CFO sticker. You need this certificate to renew or apply for a new passport at the Department of Foreign Affairs (per Department of Foreign Affairs Order Nos. 11-97 Implementing Rules and Regulations for Republic Act 8239, "Philippine Passport Act" and 28-94). You will also need to present this certificate together with your spouse/partner visa, at the Immigration office at the international airport on your day of departure.
To attend the Guidance and Counseling program of the CFO, you may proceed at CFO Manila or Cebu Office. You will have to bring with you the required documents to be accommodated in the counseling seminar. The counseling session runs for a minimum of four hours and is meant to provide you with adequate information regarding inter-marriage and migration, the cultural and social realities abroad as well as available support networks for women in distress, among others.
After you comply with all the requirements and finish the counseling session, you will be given the Guidance and Counseling Certificate which you will have to bring along with other pertinent documents, to the CFO, for registration.

Once you already have your valid passport and spouse/partner visa, you will need to register with the CFO and received your CFO Sticker which will be affixed on your Philippine passport..
Important Notes:
  • The CFO has offices in Metro Manila and Metro Cebu. Visit the offices where it is most convenient.
  • Please check the schedule of the counseling session before proceeding to CFO because it is country-specific and the slots are limited only to 15 slots (Manila) / 12 slots (Cebu) per session. It is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
  • You may avail of the Guidance and Counseling Session even while you are still processing or waiting for your visa. If such is the case, you will only be issued the GCC. Once your visa is released, you will return to CFO to continue with your registration. The CFO sticker will then be affixed on your passport.
  • You will pay a counseling fee of PhP 400.00.


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Schedule of Guidance and Counseling Session in CFO (first-come, first serve basis)

Guidance and Counseling Sessions in CFO Manila Office (Effective September 17, 2012)
COUNTRY
Day
Time
United States of America
Monday to Friday (15 slots)9:00 am - 12:00 nn
Monday to Friday (15 slots)2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CanadaTuesdays and Fridays (15 slots)9:00 am - 12:00 nn
AustraliaMondays and Thursdays (15 slots)2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
New ZealandWednesdays (15 slots)2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
JapanMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (15 slots)2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Taiwan and other Asia Pacific countriesTuesdays and Thursdays (15 slots)2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
South KoreaTuesdays and Thursdays (15 slots)2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
European countriesMonday to Friday (15 slots)9:00 am - 12:00 nn
Middle East and South African countriesFridays (15 slots)2:00 pm - 5:00 pm


Guidance and Counseling Sessions in CFO Cebu Office (Effective July 16, 2012)
COUNTRY
DAY
TIME
United States of America and Canada
Monday to Friday (12 slots)
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Australia and New Zealand
Mondays and Wednesdays (12 slots)
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Japan and South Korea
Tuesdays and Thursdays (12 slots)
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Europe and other countries
Fridays (12 slots)
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program
  1. Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph;
  2. Duly completed guidance and counseling form;
  3. If married, original and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; 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 P400.00 counseling fee.

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Requirements for Registration
  1. Original and photocopy of Passport;
  2. Original and photocopy of visa
  3. Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US-bound emigrants (except for K visa holders);
  4. Original and photocopy of Confirmation of Permanent Residence for Canada-bound emigrants;
  5. Original and photocopy of Certification of Eligibility for Japan-bound emigrants;
  6. Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;
  7. Duly completed emigrant registration form; and
  8. Payment of the authorized registration fee.



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South Korea allows dual citizenship


MANILA, Philippines?The South Korean National Assembly has allowed dual citizenship after it passed revisions on the country?s immigration law, the Department of Foreign Affairs said in a news release.
Citing the report of the Philippine embassy in Seoul, the DFA said the new law, which is aimed at preventing brain drain and at bringing in talented foreigners, sets the conditions for dual citizenship.
The following are thus allowed dual citizenship: foreigners with ?exceptional talent,? foreigners married to South Koreans, Koreans adopted overseas as minors, Koreans who gained foreign nationality through marriage, overseas Koreans who are over 65 years old, and Koreans who gained dual citizenship at birth, if they apply for dual citizenship and take the oath of allegiance before turning 22 years old.

Previously, South Korea has allowed naturalization only for foreigners who lived there for five years or longer and those who married Korean nationals and have stayed in the country for over two years.

The new immigration law also allowed the collection of fingerprints and photos of foreigners arriving in the country to bolster security against terrorism.

This law would apply to foreigners 17 years old or older, except for officials of foreign governments and international organizations, as well as others exempted under a presidential decree.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Embassy of the philippine south korea


Telephone and Email Directory of the Embassy of the Philippines in South Korea

Select directory:
Consular (including Cultural and Overseas Absentee Voting)
Switchboard (02) 796-7387 to 89
Authentication Extension 107
Cultural Extension 112
Embassy ID Extension 104
Lost Passport Extension 108
Marriage / Divorce Extension 103
NBI Clearance Extension 103
Overseas Absentee Voting Extension 116
Passports
- Amendments Extension 105
- ePassport Extension 105
- Lost Passport Extension 108
Pets Entering the Philippines Extension 151
Philippine Drivers' License Extension 105
Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship (Dual Citizenship) Extension 151
Renunciation of Philippine Citizenship Extension 107
Report of Birth Extension 118
Report of Death Extension 151
Special Power of Attorney Extension 107
Travel Document Extension 151
Visa Extension 107
All lines are open from Monday to Friday, except holidays, from 9am to 12 noon and 1:30pm to 5:30pm
ATN Line (02) 796-7387 to 89 Extension 117 Monday to Friday, except holidays; 9am to 12 noon, 1:30pm to 5:30pm
ATN refers to Assistance-to-Nationals and covers instances such as arrests, detention, criminal investigation, physical abuse of a Filipina spouse or reporting of the death of a Filipino national.
ATN Hotline 010-9263-8119 Please limit calls to actual emergency cases. This will help ensure that urgent calls requiring immediate attention can actually go through.
ATN refers to Assistance-to-Nationals and covers instances such as arrests, detention, criminal investigation, physical abuse of a Filipina spouse or reporting of death of a Filipino national.
Emergency Hotline 010-9365-2312 Operational during non-office hours. Please limit calls to actual emergency cases. This will help ensure that urgent calls requiring immediate attention can actually go through. The website contains information related to directions, consular requirements, operating hours, ePassport appointments, and other details.
Fax Number (02) 796-0827
E-mail seoulpe@philembassy-seoul.com
Labor (Philippine Overseas Labor Office)
Telephone (02) 3785-3634; 3785-3635
Hotline 010-4573-6290
Fax (02) 3785-3624
E-mail labor@philembassy-seoul.com
Philippine Trade and Investment Center
Telephone (02) 798-2502; 798-2503
Fax (02) 798-2504
E-mail ptic.korea@yahoo.com
Philippine Department of Tourism - Korea
Telephone (02) 598-2290
Fax (02) 318-0520
E-mail pdot@wowphilippines.or.kr
Office of the Philippine Defense and Armed Forces Attaché
Telephone (02) 7918-7103; 7918-7121
Fax (02) 790-6274
E-mail defense@philembassy-seoul.com

PREGNANCY


Health & Pregnancy

When the pregnancy test comes back positive, you've begun a life-altering journey. As the baby grows and changes through each stage of pregnancy, you go through changes, too: in your body, emotions, and lifestyle. You need information to answer your questions and help you make good decisions for a healthy baby and a healthy you.