DFA Rejects Ombudsman's Call to Remove Visa Issuance Mandate
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has strongly opposed a proposal by the Ombudsman to strip it of its visa issuance mandate, amid concerns that the visa-free entry policy for some Chinese nationals is being exploited for illegal activities. The DFA asserts that visa issuance is a consular function grounded in domestic and international law, and that the proposal undermines the department's institutional integrity and the reputation of its personnel.
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