CFO launches website to check if PDOS or GCP is required for departing Filipinos

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas has launched an online Visa Class Checklist to help travellers quickly determine if they need to undergo registration before their scheduled departure.

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas has launched an online Visa Class Checklist to help travellers quickly determine if they need to undergo registration before their scheduled departure.

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas has launched an online Visa Class Checklist to help travellers determine if they need to undergo registration before their scheduled departure.


Key Points
  • Travellers can use the online tool on the official CFO website (https://cfo.gov.ph/visa-class-checklist) to cross-check their visa category against the list of those required or exempted from documentation.
  • Checking the checklist in advance is a vital step in identifying whether a traveler is obligated to attend the Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) or the Guidance and Counseling Program (GCP).
  • For further verification or if your visa class is not listed, CFO advised to contact 𝟴𝟱𝟱𝟮-𝟰𝟳𝟬𝟬 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝟳𝟴𝟳.

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