The Consulate exercises consular jurisdiction over the following seven (7) German federal states, namely: Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarbrücken and Thuringia.
As of December 2024, there are an estimated 46,475* Filipinos residing in the seven states under the jurisdiction of the Consulate.
*Source: Destatis (Federal Statistics Office) as of 31 December 2024.
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) completed the roll-out of the e-Travel Customs System in all international airports. With this, all arriving and departing passengers can now fill-out the electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF) and electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF), as applicable, using the e-Travel website at https://etravel.gov.ph/ or by downloading the eGovPH application within 72 hours [three (3) days] prior to arrival into or departure from the Philippines.
An applicant applies to renew her passport at the consular outreach mission in Stuttgart last April 27.
The Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt held its second consular outreach mission for the year last 27 April in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Consul Cecille Lao led the outreach team in providing more than 160 consular services to the Filipino-German community in the region, consisting of passport, legalization, civil registry, overseas voters registration, and assistance-to-nationals services.
The Philippine Migrant Workers‘ Office in Berlin (MWO-Berlin) and the Department of Tourism Office in Frankfurt (DOT-Frankfurt) also participated in the outreach event to extend labor-related services to Overseas Filipino Workers in Germany and to promote the Department of Tourism’s Love the Philippines and Filipino food Month campaigns.
Consulate personnel process clients’ civil registry and legalization requests.
Consulate personnel guide an applicant during her overseas voter registration application
MWO-Berlin personnel answer applicants’ queries regarding OWWA benefits and OEC requests
Tourism Attaché Dakila Gonzales promotes the Love the Philippines campaign.
Based on the latest regional statistical reports, there are approximately 6,495 Filipinos living in North Rhine-Westphalia, the second largest number of Filipino residents in Germany after Bavaria.
The Consulate General will hold its next consular outreach activity in Nürnberg, Bavaria to bring consular services closer to the Filipino-German community in the region. (END)
The Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt conducted its second Town Hall Meeting with the Filipino Community for the year on 27 April in Park Inn by Radisson, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg.
During the meeting, Deputy Consul General Rogelio Villanueva, Jr. explained to the Filipino Community the “Bagong Pilipinas” initiative of the administration which calls for the transformation of the country’s economy, governance and whole of society. He also conveyed the message of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to the Filipino Community in Germany during the latter’s visit to Berlin last month.
Mr. Rene Mangune and Welfare Officer Ms. Sylvia Gabriel gave a briefing on OFW services of the Migrant Workers Office and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, respectively, while Tourism Attaché Mr. Dakila Gonzales encouraged the audience to support the country’s “Love the Philippines” campaign. Ms. Rhoda Steegmaier of the Philippine Consulate in Baden-Württemberg shared her impressions of Germany’s new Modernisation of Citizenship Law.
Deputy Consul General Villanueva also gave an overview of the consular services offered by the Consulate and joined other speakers, in responding to questions from the audience during the open forum.
Around thirty leaders and members of Filipino organizations and communities in Stuttgart and nearby cities attended the Town Hall Meeting which was held in collaboration with the Philippine Consulate in Baden-Württemberg headed by Honorary Consul Dr. Axel Neumahr.
In collaboration with the Katolische Hochschule Gemeinde (KHG) and Goethe University in Frankfurt, Post organized a dialogue among German academics, focusing on the exchange of ideas catalyzed by the literary works of Filipino author and journalist Criselda Yabes. The session focused on the themes of peace, military, and politics showcased in Yabes’ writings such as “Peace Warriors: On the Trail with Filipino Soldiers,” “Battle of Marawi,” “Serena’s Story,” “Boys from the Barracks,” and “Crying Mountain,” among others. She underscored the profound impact literature can have in challenging societal paradigms and fostering positive change. She passionately articulated her motivations behind each narrative, offering a nuanced perspectives of Mindanao-related topics drawn from her childhood experiences and journalistic career covering the region. She also featured a selection of books on Mindanao, the majority of which were written by foreign authors.
In her remarks during the event, Vice Consul Fatima Mueller reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to fostering a ‘culture of peace’ emphasizing that the literary works of Criselda Yabes and other Filipino authors whose narratives celebrate cultural diversity, dialogue, reconciliation and understanding could nurture a ‘culture of peace’ that leads to a more harmonious society. END
The Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt held its first consular outreach mission for the year last 20 April at St. Winfried Church in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Consul Cecille Lao led the outreach team in providing almost 200 consular services to the Filipino-German community in the region, consisting of passport, legalization, civil registry, overseas voters registration, and assistance-to-nationals services.
The Philippine Migrant Workers‘ Office in Berlin (MWO-Berlin), led by Officer-in-Charge Delia Palomar, as well as Tourism Attaché Mr. Dakila Gonzales of the Department of Tourism Office in Frankfurt (DOT-Frankfurt) also participated in the outreach event to extend labor-related services to Overseas Filipino Workers in Germany and to promote the Department of Tourism’s Love the Philippines campaign.
Based on the latest regional statistical reports, there are approximately 6,495 Filipinos living in North Rhine-Westphalia, the second largest number of Filipino residents in Germany after Bavaria.
The outreach event was made possible through the assistance of Father Rodel Liguid of the Filipino Chaplaincy in the Archdiocese of Cologne, Filcom leader Ays Espiritu, and volunteers from the Filipino-German community.
The Consulate General will hold its next consular outreach activity in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg to bring consular services closer to the Filipino-German community in the region. (END)
Applicants for passport, civil registry, and legalization services are served during the consular outreach mission in St. Winfried Church last April 20.
Consulate personnel guide an applicant during her overseas voter registration application.
MWO-Berlin personnel answer an applicant’s queries.
Tourism Attaché Dakila Gonzales promotes the Love the Philippines campaign.
In compliance with Section 43.a of COMELEC Resolution No. 10833 promulgated 07 September 2022, Frankfurt PCG wishes to notify the public of the following List of Applicants Approved by the Resident Election Registration Board (RERB) in relation to the continuing registration of qualified overseas Filipinos for purposes of the 2025 National and Local Elections for the period 01 January to 31 March 2024:
In his briefing on the “Bagong Pilipinas” campaign, Deputy Consul General Rogelio Villanueva, Jr. rallied the members of the Filipino Community to the President’s call for transformation by ending the culture of negativity, becoming self-affirming and mutually-encouraging people, and trusting the government while doing their part as good citizens.
Deputy Consul General Villanueva highlighted the positive aspects of the Filipino diaspora and potential of overseas Filipinos to contribute to their host country. Emphasizing that overseas Filipinos are known for their competence, adaptability, resilience and compassion, he exhorted the Filipino community to continuously strive for excellence.
During the meeting, Consul Cecille Lao delivered a presentation on consular services and provided information on frequently asked questions on passport and notarial applications, civil registration and dual citizenship. She addressed several inquiries pertaining to Germany’s new Modernisation of Nationality Law.
Other agencies that participated in the meeting with the Filipino Community and delivered presentations include the Migrant Workers Office and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration based in Berlin and Department of Tourism – Frankfurt. The Pag-IBIG Fund representative in London also participated via Zoom.
More than a hundred members of the Filipino Community under the Archdiocese of Cologne attended the Town Hall Meeting held in the community hall of St. Winfried Church which was preceded by the Filipino Mass officiated by Father Rodel Liguid SVD.
