CFO 준비물....(아리송한 내용 포함.)

Requirements for Guidance Counseling

1. Two (2)  valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph;
2. Duly completed guidance and counseling form  to be issued by SMEF-COW upon registration;
3. If married, certified true copy and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate (if married abroad)
4. Other documents as may be required by the counselors; and
5. Payment of P250.00 counseling fee.

Note: After attending the guidance and counseling requirements in SMEF-COW, you can proceed to the CFO within the building who will issue the guidance and counseling certificate.  After receipt of the passport and visa, Filipino spouses and other partners of foreign nationals will have to register with CFO prior to their departure.  CFO has an extension office in SMEF-COW building for immediate release of CFO Guidance and Counseling Certificate.  And CFO Registration Sticker (An emigrant registration sticker) is affixed to the emigrant’s passport as proof of registration (if with Visa).  Registration is done from Monday to Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. 

Requirements for Registration to the CFO office:

1. Original Passport;
2. Original and photocopy of visa;
3. Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US bound/Confirmation of Permanent Residence for Canada bound/Certification of Eligibility (for Japan-bound);
4. Original CFO  guidance and counseling certificate;
5. Duly completed emigrant registration form; and
6. Payment of the authorized registration fee in the amount of P400.00