Philippine Embassy and Consulate announce service hours for Ramadan 2025

Dubai: The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates have announced adjusted service hours during the Holy Month of Ramadan 2025.

From Monday to Thursday, services will be available from 7:30 am to 1 pm, while on Fridays, the hours will be from 7:30 am to 12 pm. Regular office hours will resume after Eid Al Fitr.

For emergency assistance, the public can contact:

• Consular Services (Passport, Notarial, Civil Registry): +971 4 220 7100

• Assistance-to-Nationals (Non-OFWs): +971 56 501 5756

• Migrant Workers Office (MWO) – Dubai (for OFWs): +971 50 652 6626 / +971 56 353 5558

On February 24, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has confirmed that private-sector working hours will be reduced by two hours daily during Ramadan. Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin on Saturday, March 1, in most Islamic countries, according to astronomers.