PHL Embassy to conduct consular services in Virginia Beach on July 1

The Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. will conduct a consular outreach service in Virginia Beach on July 1, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The consular team will process applications for electronic passport (ePassport), notarization of documents, and registration of births and marriages. “Passport applicants are no longer required to bring photographs since they will have their pictures taken using ePassport data capturing machines at the outreach site," it said in an announcement on its website. However, it said applicants still need to bring other necessary requirements such as:

• Current passport;
• Passport application form which may be downloaded from www.philippineembassy-usa.org;
• Application fee of $60 in cash or money order; and
• Self-addressed stamped envelope (express mail with tracking number) or a prepaid courier envelope.

The outreach program will also include an oath-taking ceremony for individuals who will reacquire their Filipino citizenship under the Dual Citizenship Law. The oath-taking will be only for applicants who will send their applications to the Embassy not later than June 24. Consular services with be held at the Travel Outlet at 5347 Lila Lane, Suite 101, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. Filipinos who want appointments for ePassport application may contact the Travel Outlet at telephone number 757-424-3311 during regular business hours. — JE, GMA News