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The eCAV (Electronic Certified Academic Verification) system is a digital platform launched in September 2025 to streamline the verification of academic documents for Filipinos seeking work or study abroad. It brings together services from the DFA, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and Department of Education (DepEd) under one online platform. Applicants can submit records like diplomas and transcripts through the website ecav.ched.gov.ph/home and track their application status, with the process reportedly cut to just three working days.

As of March 2022, the DFA opened its Courtesy Lane to fully-vaccinated walk-in applicants in all consular offices nationwide. Eligible individuals include Senior Citizens (with ID), Pregnant applicants (with medical certificate), Persons With Disabilities (with valid PWD ID), Solo Parents (with valid ID), Minors aged 7 years old and below (with parent/guardian and PSA birth certificate), and Overseas Filipino Workers/Seafarers with incoming or active employment (presenting valid OWWA E-Card, employment contract, work visa, or Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book).

Yes. As reported in September 2020, the DFA is among the over 50 government agencies and local government units that accept PayMaya for cashless and contactless transactions. Users can choose PayMaya as a payment option and enter their registered mobile number to pay fees through the DFA's online or mobile channels.