Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Philippine Embassy (Singapore) Passport Renewal Process

As a passport with at least six months’ validity is a standard requirement for international travel, applicants are advised to renew their passports early to avoid inconvenience.

 

It takes six weeks to process the Philippine passport. In order to prevent overcrowding and in compliance with Singapore safety and welfare regulations, the Philippine Embassy institutes a cut-off of 80 – 100 applicants a day during periods of high consular traffic.

Applicants are advised to schedule their visits during weekdays to avoid long queues.

Basic Requirements

  • Personal appearance of the applicant
  • Duly accomplished passport application form
  • Original and photocopy of passport (for renewals)
  • Cash payment will be S$102.00 for the new ePassport (effective 28 June 2010).
  • Passport Photos are no longer required, but applicants are required to wear the following:
    • For men: decent shirt, with collar
    • For women: decent attire, with or without collar (no sleeveless / no plunging neckline)

Additional Requirements

For Singapore Permanent Residents / Employment Pass / S-Pass / Dependant’s Pass / Long Term Pass & Work Permit holders (excluding household service workers)

  • Original and photocopy of identity / employment card

For Household Service Workers

  • Valid employment contract authenticated by the Philippine Embassy

For Seamen

  • Seaman’s book
  • Crew list
  • Letter from the master of the vessel / authorized agency

For Married Women Who Wish to use the Surname of their Husband (holding machine-readable passports)

Married in Singapore

  • Original and photocopy of Report of Marriage filed at the Philippine Embassy
  • Original and photocopy of marriage certificate issued by Singapore Registry of Marriages (ROM)
  • Photocopy of the data pages of passports of both husband and wife

Married in Philippines

  • Original and photocopy of marriage contract issued by NSO and duly authenticated by DFA
  • Photocopy of the data pages of passports of both husband and wife

Married in Abroad

  • Original and photocopy of NSO-issued marriage certificate and duly authenticated by DFA
  • Photocopy of the data pages of passports of both husband and wife

Important Notes

  1. Collection of passports / travel documents may be delegated provided there is a proper letter of authorization.
  2. Please take note of important embassy schedules for the processing and collection of passports / travel documents.

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