Passport Delays Due to Middle East Crisis

The Philippines' DFA warns citizens of potential passport processing delays due to Middle East-related disruptions. Travelers are advised to plan accordingly.

The Department of Foreign Affairs has warned of delays in the release of new passports, citing logistical and supply chain disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis. In an advisory, the DFA said passport applications filed from the last week of March may now take up to 15 working days to process. The agency said...

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