Filipino amnesty seekers sought assistance from the Philippine Embassy and Philippine Consulate in the UAE. ARCHIVE

The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai have assisted 2,053 overstaying Filipinos during the first week of the UAE visa amnesty program. In their joint statement, they shared that many applicants at the Embassy and Consulate have been renewing or replacing lost passports as an essential step to regularise their stay in the country. Additionally, some individuals, who have been away from their families for a long time, have sought travel documents for exit passes and requested repatriation assistance from the Migrant Workers Office and OWWA. The Philippine missions once again urge Filipinos with visa issues to take advantage of the amnesty and advise them to visit the Embassy or Consulate to inquire about how they can fully benefit from the program. They assured that those who come forward will be provided assistance subject to existing laws and regulations. They also cautioned against dealing with unauthorized individuals or entities during the amnesty application process and reminded Filipinos to conduct all transactions through the Philippine Embassy or Consulate or the appropriate UAE authorities to ensure the accuracy and legitimacy of the information and services provided. Among those assisted by the Philippine missions during the first week was an overstaying Filipino who successfully obtained a legal identity for her one-year-old child. This shows their commitment to supporting Filipinos during this time. For Filipinos who wish to regularise their residency status and apply for the amnesty, learn the full details here. They can also contact the following: Philippine Embassy +971508137836 or +971504438003 Philippine Consulate +971 4 2207100 +971 56 4177558 (WhatsApp) Assistance to Nationals +971 56 5015756 FLE/Expat Media
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