PANO BA: How to access consular support in a crisis, even if you are undocumented

Many Filipinos in Australia face serious difficulties after losing their visa or legal status. For some, becoming undocumented leads to fear, loss of employment, and concerns about safety and security. In these situations, the Philippine government provides assistance to Filipinos through its foreign service posts.

Ang Assistance to Nationals o ATN ay isang serbisyo para sa mga Pilipinong nasa “distress” o alanganin na sitwasyon sa ibang bansa. Image: Karola G/Pexels

Key Points

• The Philippine Consulate Offices and Embassies may assist in facilitating a Filipino’s return to the Philippines, including documentation and coordination with relevant agencies.
• Assistance to Nationals (ATN) is a program designed to assist Filipinos overseas who are in distress or vulnerable situations.
• ATN assistance is free of charge. Filipinos are advised to be cautious of individuals falsely claiming to represent the Consulate and asking for payment in exchange for help.

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Ang impormasyong tinalakay sa podcast na ito ay para sa impormasyon at gabay lamang. Ang mga patakaran at proseso ay maaaring magbago, kaya’t hinihikayat ang mga tagapakinig na direktang makipag-ugnayan sa Philippine Embassy o Consulate, o kumunsulta sa isang rehistradong migration agent o abogado, para sa pinakabago at angkop na payo sa kanilang sitwasyon.