Everything You Need To Know About CFO GCP (Commission on Filipino Overseas Guidance And Counselling Program)

Everything you need to know about CFO GCP Commission on Filipino Overseas Guidance And Counselling Program

CFO GCP was implemented by virtue of Republic Act 10906 (“Anti-Mail Order Spouse Act of 2016) and Republic Act 10364 (“An Act Expanding the Anti-Trafficking in Person Act of 2012”) and for Filipinos who are in interracial marriages.

The counseling takes about three (3) hours. Its main goal is to brief the attendees who are partners or spouses of foreign nationals regarding inter-marriage and international migration, and how to cope with the cultural, psychological and social realities of living abroad. You will also be apprised of the alternatives you have in the event you find yourself in trouble.

If you are planning to make an appointment to secure your GCP from CFO, please take time to read the following information posted below.

No Appointment Is Needed For:

• Senior Citizen (60 years old and up)
• Person with Disability (PWD) with PWD ID or medical certificate
• Pregnant women with medical certificate
• Minors (12) years and below

Disclaimer:

• Please be guided of the schedules of GCP with your chosen CFO location.
• Dealing with fixers is discouraged by the agency. If you engaged with them, it is and will always be at your own risk.
• Be at the CFO office an hour before your scheduled appointment for the administrative procedures.

CFO Locations, Contact Details and Schedules

1) CFO Manila (Strictly per appointment basis only. NO WALK-IN APPLICANTS ACCEPTED)

E-mail:  info@cfo.gov.ph

Tel. No.:  (02) 552-4700

Fax No.:  (02) 561-8332

Address:              Citigold Center, 1345 Pres. Quirino Avenue corner Osmeña Highway, Manila, Philippines 1007

***Only 15 slots per session

SESSION (based on your fiancé(e)’s / spouse’s /partner’s citizenship)	DAYS				AM			PM
USA	Mondays to Fridays	9:00-12:00	2:00-5:00
CANADA	Tuesdays & Fridays	9:00-12:00	No session
EUROPE	Mondays to Fridays	9:00-12:00	No session
AUSTRALIA	Mondays & Thursdays	No session	2:00-5:00
NEW ZEALAND	Wednesdays	No session	2:00-5:00
JAPAN	M-W-F	No session	2:00-5:00
TAIWAN & ASIA PACIFIC	Tuesdays & Thursdays	No session	2:00-5:00
SOUTH KOREA	Tuesdays & Thursdays	No session	2:00-5:00
MIDDLE EAST, SOUTH AMERICA, SOUTH AFRICA, OTHER COUNTRIES	Fridays	No session	2:00-5:00

2) CFO CEBU

Email:  cfocebu@cfo.gov.ph

Telefax: (632) 255-5253

Address:  4th floor, K&J Building, #4 Don Julio Llorente St., Capitol Site, Cebu City 6000 

***Only 15 slots per session/No AM session

SESSION (based on your fiancé(e)’s / spouse’s /partner’s citizenship)	DAYS	PM
USA	Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays	2:00-5:00
CANADA	Wednesdays	2:00-5:00
EUROPE	Tuesdays & Thursdays	2:00-5:00
AUSTRALIA	Wednesdays	2:00-5:00
NEW ZEALAND	Wednesdays	2:00-5:00
JAPAN	Mondays	2:00-5:00
TAIWAN & ASIA PACIFIC	Mondays	2:00-5:00
SOUTH KOREA	Mondays	2:00-5:00
MIDDLE EAST, SOUTH AMERICA, SOUTH AFRICA, OTHER COUNTRIES	Fridays	2:00-5:00

3) CFO CLARK

E-mail:  info@cfo.gov.ph

Tel. No.: (045) 499-8119

Address: Clark Polytechnic Compound, Jose Abad Santos Ave., Clark Freeport Zone 

***Only 12 slots per session/No AM session/No reservation online/First come first serve basis only

SESSION (based on your fiancé(e)’s / spouse’s /partner’s citizenship)	DAYS	PM
USA	Wednesdays	2:00-5:00
CANADA	Wednesdays	2:00-5:00
EUROPE	Fridays	2:00-5:00
AUSTRALIA	Fridays	2:00-5:00
NEW ZEALAND	Fridays	2:00-5:00
JAPAN	Thursdays	2:00-5:00
TAIWAN & ASIA PACIFIC	Thursdays	2:00-5:00
SOUTH KOREA	Thursdays	2:00-5:00
MIDDLE EAST, SOUTH AMERICA, SOUTH AFRICA, OTHER COUNTRIES	Fridays	2:00-5:00

4) CFO DAVAO

E-mail: info@cfo.gov.ph

Tel. No.: (+6382) 228-2432

Fax No.: (02) 561-8332

Address: 5th floor, AMQ Building, Lakandula St. corner, Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City

***Only 12 slots per session/No AM session

SESSION (based on your fiancé(e)’s / spouse’s /partner’s citizenship)	DAYS	PM
USA	Mondays	2:00-5:00
CANADA	Fridays	2:00-5:00
EUROPE	Thursdays	2:00-5:00
AUSTRALIA	Wednesdays	2:00-5:00
NEW ZEALAND	Wednesdays	2:00-5:00
JAPAN	Tuesdays	2:00-5:00
TAIWAN & ASIA PACIFIC	Wednesdays	2:00-5:00
SOUTH KOREA	Wednesdays	2:00-5:00
MIDDLE EAST, SOUTH AMERICA, SOUTH AFRICA, OTHER COUNTRIES	Thursdays	2:00-5:00

 

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS? (With and Without Visa)

**Note: No need to submit ID photo. No need to photocopy any registration document.

1. Two (2) original valid identification cards with photograph
2. Duly completed guidance and counseling form to be secured at the CFO;
3. If married in the Philippines, original Certificate of Marriage on security paper from the Philippine Statistical Authority (PSA);
4. If married overseas, original Report of Marriage duly registered by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate or the Department of Foreign Affairs; and
5. Payment of PhP400.00 counseling and registration fee.

Sometimes, the Guidance Counselor will ask you for additional requirements in support of the basic requirements asked. It is always a good idea to prepare and bring with you on your scheduled counseling appointment these documents so you may be able to provide to them just in case.

1. Divorce decree/certificate (of Filipino spouse or foreign spouse, if previously married)
2. Annulment paper (of Filipino spouse or foreign spouse, if previously married)
3. Proof of residency/Alien Registration Card-ARC (of foreign spouse)
4. Proof of relationship (picture together, e-mails, among others)
5. Death certificate (of Filipino spouse or foreign spouse, if widow/widower)
6. Certificate of Family relations/registration (of foreign spouse)

ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE WITH VISA:

1. Original valid passport
2. Original valid visa
3. Original Immigrant Data Summary (please do not detach from the yellow packet) for US-bound emigrants, except for K visa holders
4. Original Confirmation of Permanent Residence for Canada-bound emigrants
5. Original Visa Grant Notice for Australia-bound emigrants
6. Original Certificate of Eligibility for Japan-bound emigrants
7. Original CFO Guidance and Counselling Certificate (if already attended the GCP)
8. Duly completed emigrant registration form

 

ACCEPTABLE IDs

1. Primary IDs

• Passport, Driver’s License
• Postal ID
• Social Security System (SSS ID)
• Government Service Insurance System (GSIS ID)
• Professional Regulation Commission (PRC ID)
• Senior Citizen’s ID Card
• Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR I-Card)
• Consular ID
• Seaman’s Book
• Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) ID
• Philippine Overseas, Employment Association (POEA) ID
• PRA Special Resident Retiree Visa (SRRV) ID
• Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ID
• Overseas Worker’s Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
• Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID), Philippine National Police (PNP) ID
• Voter’s ID

2. Secondary IDs

• National Statistics Office (NSO) Birth Certificate
• Marriage Certificate (NSO Authenticated)
• National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
• Police Clearance
• Barangay Clearance/Certificate
• Company/Office ID
• Student’s ID or School ID
• OFW ID
• Certification from the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP)
• Tax Identification Number (TIN ID)
• PhilHealth Identification Card (PIC)
• Home Development Mutual Fund (HMDF) or PAG-IBIG ID
• Permit to Carry Firearms

 

LINKS TO ONLINE APPOINTMENT per CFO LOCATION

• CFO Manila – http://gcp-appointment.cfo.gov.ph/
• CFO Cebu – https://cfo.ph/GCP-Cebu-Appointment/
• CFO Clark – NO RESERVATION/FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS ONLY
• CFO Davao – https://cfo.ph/GCP-Davao-Appointment/