DFA launches online visa application system

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has launched its online visa application system for visa issuance to foreign nationals who are exempted from the country’s ban on entry.

The system will be rolled out globally to DFA’s Foreign Service Posts (FSPs), initially to 25 FSPs including China, Singapore, Dubai, Oman, London and Paris, among others.

“[The DFA] will roll out the system in North America and the rest of Europe later in the year,” said Senen Mangalile, foreign affairs officer in charge for Office of Consular Affairs.

—Tina G. Santos