DFA reminds public: No passport appointment offers on social media

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reminded the public on Saturday it is not using any social media network to offer or confirm passport application requirements.

DFA said passport applications can only be made through the Department’s official appointment system at www.passport.gov.ph/appointment/.

“Senior citizens, persons with disabilities, OFWs and other qualified individuals may set their appointment using the courtesy lane facility by sending an email to [email protected] or to the email address of the nearest Consular Office (CO),” the DFA said in a statement.

“The DFA reiterates that it does not use Facebook or any other social media network to offer or confirm passport application appointments nor it has authorized any company or individual to offer and accept passport appointment scheduling on the Department’s behalf,” it added.

DFA noted that those who engage the services of these unauthorized private entities or individuals using social media accounts and networks run the risk of not getting an authentic appointment or issues with their passport application, aside from incurring additional expenses.

“The public is strongly advised to ignore offers from these companies or individuals and to use only the official passport appointment system maintained by the DFA,” it said.

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