Services for Filipino nationals will remain operational despite the closures.
Dubai: The Philippine Embassy in the UAE has announced that it will be closed on select dates in April in observance of Philippine national holidays, while assuring residents that emergency assistance will remain available.
In an advisory, the embassy stated that regular services will be temporarily suspended on April 2 and 3 for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, as well as on April 9 for Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor). The closures are in line with Proclamation No. 1006.
Assistance services to continue
Despite the temporary closures, the Embassy has assured that its Assistance-to-Nationals section will remain fully operational throughout the holiday period.
This measure has been implemented in light of the ongoing regional situation, ensuring that Filipinos in need of urgent assistance can still access the help they require.
Support lines open
Filipinos across the UAE who require immediate support can contact the embassy via call, SMS, or WhatsApp. Separate hotlines are available for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and non-OFWs.
Assistance hotlines:
- Assistance-to-Nationals (for OFWs): +971 56 270 9157
- Assistance-to-Nationals (for non-OFWs): +971 50 443 8003
- Overseas Workers Welfare Administration: +971 54 557 2121
- Contract verification: +971 54 725 8482
- Consular and other concerns: +971 50 813 7836
Residents planning to access embassy services are advised to schedule their visits outside the closure dates to avoid inconvenience. Normal operations are expected to resume following the holidays.
