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Embassy Closure in Observance of Eid al-Fitr

The public is advised that the Philippine Embassy will be closed on Monday, 31 March 2025 in observance of Eid al-Fitr.

For emergencies, please contact the Embassy’s emergency number at +32 488 60 91 77

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Inaabisuhan ang publiko na pansamantalang magsasara ang Pasuguan ng Pilipinas sa Lunes, ika-31 ng Marso 2025 bilang paggunita sa Eid al-Fitr.

Para sa mga emergency, maaaring tumawag sa emergency number ng Pasuguan sa +32 488 60 91 77

OWWA Membership Registration / Renewal in Belgium and Luxembourg

OWWA MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION / RENEWAL IN BELGIUM & LUXEMBOURG

The Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Berlin invites all Overseas Filipino Workers (documented or undocumented) in Belgium & Luxembourg to register or renew their OWWA membership ONLINE. Payment of the Membership Fee is valid for two (2) years.

Procedure and requirements for the online OWWA membership registration/renewal:

1. Save in your smartphone/electronic gadget (image file or PDF, combined limit up to 4 MB only) the following requirements for uploading:
   a. Copy of valid Philippine passport; and
   b. Copy of proof of employment - any of the following: contract, pay slip, certificate of employment (may kasalukuyang petsa), work visa or work permit).
   
   In the absence of a contract of employment, you may use the attached template for Certificate of Employment Certificate of Employment (Google Docs template - please go to File > Make a copy)
   
   
2. Register at https://membership.owwa.gov.ph and fill out the Online Membership Application form;
   (Note: Indicate your correct email address to receive OWWA’s system-generated reply; the correct order of name should be LAST/FIRST/MIDDLE NAME. Special characters (like German umlauts/SPANISH Ñ) are not accepted in the system.
   
   
3. Only one (1) application per member shall be entertained. Other applications will be automatically denied/disapproved.
   
   
4. Please wait for the evaluation of your application. If approved, instruction to pay shall be sent to your email account indicating the OWWA bank account details for payment of membership fee in Euro currency (equivalent to US$25.) Bank charges shall be paid by the OFW. Membership fee changes every month depending on the prevailing rate.

IMPORTANT:

When paying the membership fee, please be guided below in writing your FULL NAME and amount paid for purposes of monitoring in the Bank Statement and issuance of your Official Receipt.

Name of OFW member          :        LAST NAME/FIRST NAME/MIDDLE NAME
Amount Paid (pls fill up amt)  :        Euro ___

Please click on this link to know more about the benefits and programs of OWWA.

For inquiries, please contact (OWWA Berlin hotline/whatsapp): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / +4915237657614 (WhatsApp)

One-Stop Shop for Consular and SSS Services in Luxembourg, 5-6 April 2025

 PHILIPPINE EMBASSY TO HOLD ONE-STOP SHOP FOR CONSULAR AND SSS SERVICES, AND INFORMATION DRIVE ON ONLINE VOTING FOR OVERSEAS VOTERS, IN THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG, 05-06 APRIL 2025

The Philippine Embassy in Brussels is pleased to announce the conduct of a One-Stop Shop for Consular and SSS Services, and Information Drive on Online Voting for Overseas Voters, at the EY (New Ernst and Young Building), 35E Avenue John F. Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg on the following dates. 

• 05 April 2025 (Saturday) from 10h00 to 16h00
• 06 April 2025 (Sunday) from 10h00 to 12h00

Joining the Embassy is a representative from the London office of the Social Security System.

The following services will be available:

We can only accept cash payments at this time.

For passport applications (new, renewal, lost), kindly secure an appointment slot through www.passport.gov.ph. On Site Location and Date of Appointment, please select the following:

REGION: EUROPE

COUNTRY/SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION: BELGIUM

SITE: PE BRUSSELS - OUTREACH MISSION

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: 05 or 06 APRIL 2025

For visa applications, please follow the instructions on the Embassy website.

For other services, please book an appointment at https://bit.ly/OSSLuxApril2025.

Please note that certain consular services (e.g., passports, visas, civil registration and petitions for Retention/Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship) will have to be processed in Brussels. You have the option to have your documents mailed back to you upon their completion. Please bring a self-addressed, bubble wrap-lined registered mail envelope with a bpost shipping label. You may find the instructions on the bpost website here: https://www.bpost.be/en/send-parcel/international

Only applications with complete documentary requirements will be processed. Kindly check the links below for the requirements and forms:

1. Passport
2. 9(a) Temporary Visitor’s Visa
3. Report of Birth
4. Report of Marriage
5. Report of Death
6. Petition for Retention or Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship / Dual Citizenship (RA 9225)
7. Fingerprinting for NBI Clearance
8. Notarials, Legalization and Acknowledgment

The Embassy will also hold the following:

• Information Drive on Online Voting for Overseas Voters
• Oathtaking Ceremony for the Retention or Re-acquisition of Philippine Citizenship
• Meeting of Women Helping Women – Luxembourg

We look forward to serving you in Luxembourg.