Pre-Departure Orientation Seminars

Emigrants or people leaving their home country to settle permanently abroad are given pre departure orientation, so that they have a little knowledge about the place and country they are going to stay. Country specific pre departure orientation are conducted for the adjustments concerns , social and work security issues, other topics discussed are travel regulations, immigration procedures, cultural differences, settlement concerns, social and employment security. Children in the age group of 13 to 19 are also required to attend the pre counseling program to help them in adjusting to new environment.

For attending the orientation session you need to register prior to the date of session:

1. Original and photocopy of passport (must be valid about six months before date of travel)
2. Original and photocopy of visa
3. One (1) 2x2 or passport-size photograph
4. One (1) valid identification card with photograph (eg., SSS ID, GSIS E-card, PRC ID, driver's license, postal ID, ARC, etc.)
5. Photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for USA-bound emigrant (must not be detached from visa packet)
6. Photocopy of Certificate of Eligibility for Japan-bound emigrant
7. Original and photocopy of letter of approval for Work to Residence visa (for New Zealand-bound emigrants)
8. Photocopy of employment contract (for immigrant workers)
9. Duly completed registration form for Emigrants or for Immigrant Workers
10. Payment of P400.00 registration fee

For youth emigrants aged 13 to 17, the following additional documents are also required:

1. Photocopy of parent's passport or valid identification card, if accompanied by parent/s during registration
2. Letter of authorization from parent/s authorizing the guardian to register the child with CFO on their behalf (if accompanied by guardian during registration)
3. Original and photocopy of DSWD travel clearance