IMPORTANT: The Embassy is extending consular services by appointment only, until further notice. Walk-in applicants will not be entertained.
UPDATE: The Embassy will commence the pilot implementation of the Global Online Appointment System starting 7 February 2022 (Monday). Applicants who wish to renew their ePassports at the Embassy may now secure appointments through this website:
Until 24 February 2022, the Embassy will continue to serve those with appointments made through the current appointment system.
The Embassy strongly recommends renewal of passports one (1) year before your passport expiration date. The Embassy allows renewal of passports that have more than one year validity left in cases wherein: (1) passport pages are running out; (2) a longer passport validity is needed for work pass renewal, residency permit renewal or visa application; and (3) for other meritorious cases.
STEPS FOR PASSPORT RENEWAL/APPLICATION
1. Secure an Online Appointment
To secure an online appointment for passport renewal/application, please click here or go to the URL link https://passport.gov.ph/. After accomplishing the online appointment form, you will receive an email requesting you to confirm the appointment. Once you click CONFIRM, you will be sent another e-mail with the application form and instructions. Please PRINT the form.
Please be guided by the following:
- An appointment is strictly required. The Embassy’s Consular Section will not process an application without a confirmed appointment.
- Securing an appointment for passport renewal is FREE OF CHARGE. Please report to the Embassy if you know of individuals or groups selling appointment slots, or giving slots for a fee.
- Make sure that you enter the correct e-mail address as your appointment confirmation will be sent to your registered email.
- The confirmation e-mail will contain instructions for your passport appointment.
- Applicants who urgently need to renew their passport for meritorious reasons (i.e. for pass renewal ) may request an earlier appointment via e-mail at epassport.sgpe@gmail.com with the following attachments: (1) copy of appointment confirmation; (2) copy of passport data page, (3) copy of work pass ID, and (4) proof of the need for an urgent appointment (such as expiring work pass, urgent travel, etc.). Requests are subject to approval and availability of appointment slots. (IMPORTANT: Rescheduling of passport appointment is free of charge.)
2. Come to the Embassy on your appointment date with the documentary requirements and ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (especially for minors, dual/naturalized citizens, those with special requests; please see the following section)
When you come to the Embassy for your passport appointment, bring the following documentary requirements:
- Screenshot or printed appointment confirmation e-mail
- Accomplished application form for passport renewal (sent via e-mail)
- Current Philippine passport – original and one (1) photocopy of the passport information/data page
- Singapore IC, Personalized Employment Pass, E Pass, S Pass, Work Permit, Dependent Pass, Student Pass or Long Term Visit Pass – original and one (1) photocopy
- Short-term visit pass holders must bring a photocopy of their short-term / social visit pass STAMP on their current passport
- ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS for minor applicants, dual citizens and those with requests for changes in passport entries
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
For minor applicants (younger than 18 y/o) |
FOR MINOR APPLICANTS
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For newly-married women who will use their husband’s surname |
For newly-married women who will use their husband’s surname:
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For women who would like to revert to their maiden name (widowed) |
For women who would like to revert to their maiden name
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For women who would like to revert to their maiden name (annulled) |
For women who would like to revert to their maiden name
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For women who would like to revert to their maiden name (divorced) |
For women who would like to revert to their maiden name
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For dual citizens |
For dual citizens
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For naturalized Filipino citizens / those who obtained Filipino citizenship by election |
For naturalized Filipino citizens / those who obtained Filipino citizenship by election
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3. Collect your new passport on your confirmed date of collection
Note that all passports are printed in the Philippines. Your new Philippine passport is expected to be available for collection about six (6) weeks after your successful passport renewal application. The Embassy is not liable for any delay in the availability of a passport due to possible occurrences in production and shipment.
Please check the Embassy’s online passport availability checker by clicking this link: (EPASSPORTS READY FOR COLLECTION) . The site also provides a link for securing an appointment to collect your passport once it is ready for collection. Securing an appointment for passport collection is required.
Please bring the following on your passport collection date:
- The confirmation e-mail of your appointment for passport collection;
- The BLUE consular collection slip issued to you when you applied for your passport;
- Your current Philippine passport, which will be cancelled and returned to you along with your new passport. Your new passport will NOT be released if the old passport is not presented for cancellation.
- Signed authorization letter from the passport holder, if the new passport will be claimed by a proxy. The new passport will NOT be released if the signed authorization letter is not presented together with the proof of identification of the proxy. (Note that passports of minors can be claimed only by the Filipino mother/father).
For Senior Citizens, Persons with Disabilities, Pregnant Women and Children with Special Needs
The passport application of senior citizens, persons with disabilities, pregnant women or children with special needs may be accommodated during off-peak hours. Please send your request to epassport.sgpe@gmail.com, cc: consularhead.sgpe@gmail.com.
You can click here or visit the Philippine Statistics Authority Serbilis website at https://psaserbilis.com.ph to request an original birth/marriage certificate. Read step-by-step procedure here.
For more information on other passport-related procedures and concerns, click on the appropriate link below: