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Philippine Embassy Holy Week Closure: Plan Ahead for Consular Services

The Philippine Embassy in Muscat wishes to inform the public that in observance of the upcoming Holy Week, the Embassy will be closed on Thursday, 6 April 2023, in commemoration of Maundy Thursday, and on Sunday, 9 April 2023, in celebration of Easter Sunday.

During this time, the Embassy’s consular services, including passport renewal, visa application, and other related services, will not be available. The Embassy encourages those who need assistance to plan accordingly and to schedule their appointments before or after the holiday closure.

The Embassy will resume its regular business hours and services on Monday, 10 April 2023. The Embassy thanks the public for their understanding and cooperation and extends its warmest greetings to all Filipinos celebrating the Holy Week.

For passport and consular concerns, Email: muscatpe.consular@dfa.gov.ph Or call/WhatsApp: (+968) 9988-7935.

For Assistance to Nationals (ATN) matters (criminal cases, death, etc.), call (+968) 9988-5073.

For labor and welfare concerns, Email: polomuscat@gmail.com, oman@owwa.gov.ph Or call: (+968) 9355-7931, (+968) 7990-5211.

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