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Public Advisory No. 18

 

 

Gradual Resumption of Consular Operations on Monday, 11 May 2020

In view of the announcement of the German Federal Government on the gradual easing of COVID-19 related restrictions in Germany, the Philippine Embassy will partially resume consular operations starting 11 May 2020.

For health and safety precautions, the Embassy shall temporarily adopt the following measures: accept consular applicants on “appointment basis”, limit the number of applicants per day, reduce the number of opening hours to the public, and accept only mailed-in applications for certain services.

Due to the German government’s on-going recommendation to limit regional and international travel to prevent the transmission and spread of the COVID pandemic, and because of the limited appointment capacity and logistical challenges, until normal operations resume, the Embassy will extend its appointment for consular services solely for clients residing in the Federal States under the Embassy’s jurisdiction: Berlin, Brandenburg, Hamburg, Bremen, Saxony, Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommen.

Those residing in the Federal States of States of Hesse, North Rhine Westphalia, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland Palatinate, Saarland, Thuringia and Bavaria are advised to directly inquire with the Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt am Main. Those residing outside Germany are advised to contact the Philippine Embassy which has jurisdiction over them.

A. Consular Services to be applied for in Person, by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Consular Section will accept applicants from 10:00 am up to 1:00 pm, Monday-Wednesday-Friday (MWF), except on holidays, for these services:

1. Passports (first time application/ and renewal); and/or extension of passport validity;
2. Travel Document – for one-way travel to the Philippines
3. Acknowledgement of Special Power of Attorney, Affidavits
4. NBI Clearance – According to NBI, applicants who have previously issued NBI clearances (from 2014 onwards) can now renew their NBI clearance without the need of accomplishing new NBI fingerprint form No. 5 (provided that there have been no changes to their personal data).

Please access the Online Appointment menu of the Philippine Embassy-Berlin website to Submit a Request for Appointment to apply for the above services, or click this link: http://philippine-embassy.de/consular-appointment.

B. Consular Services to be applied for by MAIL ONLY

• Report of Birth, Report of Marriage, Report of Death
• Authentication of Documents duly notarized/ legalized in host country

Please check the Embassy’s website for instructions for mailed-in services and the documentary requirements for the above-mentioned consular services. http://philippine-embassy.de/application-by-mail/

C. Visa Services: Suspended. The suspension of visa issuance and visa-free privileges for foreigners to enter the Philippines is still in effect, until further notice.

D. Employment Contracts and Related Documents: Please refer to the Embassy website under “Guidelines for the Hiring of Skilled Workers”. For further inquiries, the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) of the Philippine Embassy can be reached at:

Email: polo_germany@dole.gov.ph
Mobile number (WhatsApp/Viber): +49 152 3765 7614; +49 176 6151 2953.

E. For Other Services not mentioned above, or for further clarification, you can send an email to the following addresses, as appropriate:

consular@philippine-embassy.de (for consular matters in general);
passport.berlinpe@gmail.com (for passports);
civilregistry.berlinpe@gmail.com (for Reports of Marriage/Birth/Death
Emergencies, call the Consular / Assistance to Nationals Hotline: +49 173 521 5703 or +49 173 4217750 (accessible through WhatsApp/SMS)

F. ADDITIONAL MATTERS:

• All services/ documents applied for shall be released by Mail, except in emergency situations. Thus, applications should include paid self-addressed envelopes.

• We apologize for possible delays in release of documents, particularly Passports. COVI19 -related courier limitations are also causing delays in the shipment of passports from the Philippines to the different Foreign Service Posts worldwide. This situation is now being addressed by the Department of Foreign Affairs with its courier service provider.

Passport applicants, thus, will have the option to apply, at the same time, the extension of passport validity (if expiring within the year 2020) while waiting for the arrival/ release of the new passport.

The public’s understanding and cooperation is greatly appreciated.

06 May 2020, Berlin, Germany

 

PDF: Advisory Resumption Consular No. 18 as of 6 May 2020

Public Advisory No. 17

Mandatory Quarantine for Returning Sea-Based and Land-Based OFWs

The public is informed that pursuant to the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) Resolution No. 23 dated 13 April 2020, all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) returning to the Philippines, whether sea-based or land-based, are required to undergo a 14-day facility quarantine upon arrival in the country.

All arrangements regarding the mandatory 14-day facility quarantine will be facilitated and implemented by the Sub-Task Group (STG) for the Repatriation of OFWs under the National Task Force (NTF) – Task Group on Response Operations.

Berlin, 16 April 2020

PDF: Advisory No 17 on Mandatory Quarantine for OFWs 16 April 2020

Public Advisory No. 16

For Filipino Tourists/ Residence Permit Holders in Germany with Expiring/ Expired Status in view of Restrictions Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Further to the Philippine Embassy’s earlier Advisory dated 19 March 2020 for Filipino tourists/residence permit holders currently in Germany with expired/expiring status, the Embassy wishes to reiterate the following information from the German Federal Foreign Office/Auswärtiges Amt:

a. For holders of national visas (D visas) or residence permit:

Before the expiry of your permit, please submit, via email, an application for renewal of your residence permit to the Immigration Office (Auslanderbehörde) responsible for your case. Provide your complete personal data: complete name as spelt in accordance with German law, date of birth, place and country of birth, sex, nationality, passport number, the type of visa/permit and immigration case number (if available).

Upon submission of the application for renewal, the current permit is deemed to be valid until the Immigration Office (Auslanderbehörde) has rendered a decision.

In view of possible control/monitoring situations, it is recommended that you are in possession, at all times, of a print-out (or in another form. i.e. image screenshot) of your application for renewal of the permit, your current expired/expiring permit, and your own passport/ identity document.

b. For holders of Schengen visas (C visas)

The extension of a Schengen visa generally requires a personal interview. However, in light of the current situation, a request to extend the time limit for departure can be made via e-mail to the Immigration Office (Auslanderbehörde) where you are currently located. The request for extension must be accompanied by your complete personal data – complete name as spelt in accordance with German law, date of birth, place and country of birth, sex, nationality, and passport number.

In view of possible control/monitoring situations, you must have the reply of the Immigration Office, your Schengen visa, and your passport in your possession at all times.

Please note, however, that the Federal Foreign Office likewise reiterates that the situation is very fluid and short-term changes in guidelines can be expected at any given time. Thus, concerned individuals are requested to always consult with the Immigration Office (Auslanderbehörde) responsible for your case.

The Federal Foreign Office likewise advises that temporary visitors in Germany, particularly Schengen visitor visa holders, should avail of the earliest opportunity to return to their country of residence even if this does not correspond to their original travel plans, or even if this may result in a shortened stay in Germany.

The Embassy will continue to disseminate additional information as these become available. Please continue to follow our Facebook page for updates.

Thank you for your usual cooperation.

Berlin, 29 March 2020

PDF: Advisory 16 for Tourists and Temporary Residents in Gernany 29Mar2020

Public Advisory No. 15

Guideline on the Deployment of Health Care Workers during the Enhanced Community Quarantine and National State of Calamity brought about by the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) as stated in POEA’s Memorandum Circular No. 07-A dated 20 March 2020

“In compliance with national and inter-agency directives, the deployment of Filipino health care workers shall be strictly regulated to prioritize and provide support to the health care needs of the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Such regulation shall be lifted as soon as the pandemic is declared to be under control.

Towards this end, the POEA Employment Branch shall immediately study, coordinate with health authorities, and provide guidelines for a regulated deployment of Filipino health care workers.“ (Section III)

Thank you.

Berlin, 23 March 2020

PDF: Advisory POEA Guideline on Deployment of Health Care published 23March2020

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CONTACT US

Luisenstrasse 16, 10117 Berlin
Phone: +49 (0) 30 864 95 00
info@philippine-embassy.de
(General Inquiries only)
For Consular-related Queries please send directly to the respective email addresses below)

Assistance to Nationals (ATN) / Emergency Hotline: +49 (0) 173 421 7750
(Please help us keep the line free for those with real emergencies. Do not call this number for regular inquiries.)

Consular Hotline: +49 (0) 173 521 5703 (For queries on Consular Services)

Email Addresses:

Passport
(passport@philippine-embassy.de);

Authentication, Notarial, and Legalization
(authentication@philippine-embassy.de);

Visa
(visa@philippine-embassy.de);

Civil Registry
(civilregistry@philippine-embassy.de);

Citizenship
(Renunciation; Re-acquisition/Retention) (citizenship@philippine-embassy.de);

Other Consular queries
(consular@philippine-embassy.de)

Opening Hours
Consular Section
Mon – Fri – Fri 09:00H – 16:00H
(Except on Philippine and German holidays)

 

Philippine Migrant Workers Office (MWO)

For OEC and Verification of Employment Contracts of Balik-Manggagawa in Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, and Russia:

Mobile: +49 17681317465 (WhatsApp);
email: mwo.germanyoec@gmail.com

For accreditation of Agency and Direct Hires in Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, and Russia:

Mobile: +49 15229021623 (WhatsApp/Viber)
email: germany@mwoberlin.com

For OWWA membership, welfare, and labor case assistance:

Mobile: +49 152 2823 8085 (WhatsApp)
email: owwamemb@gmail.com; mwo_berlin@dmw.gov.ph

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