Assistance to Nationals
Who can request assistance?
- Overseas Filipino nationals in distress who are currently in Vanuatu
- Next-of-Kin of Filipino nationals in distress in Vanuatu
How to avail of the service?
- Personal visit at the Consulate General in Port Vila
- Send an accomplished Assistance to National (ATN) form by mail, e-mail or fax
- Contact the Consulate via phone (see contact information)
What is ATN?
Consular service is the third pillar of Philippine foreign policy. Pursuant to the Philippine Foreign Service Act of 1991 and the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act, as amended, the Department of Foreign Affairs is mandated to formulate and implement policies and programs to promote and protect the rights and welfare of Filipino migrants, and provide assistance to overseas Filipinos in distress.
