EMBASSY LAUNCHES PASSPORT APPOINTMENT SYSTEM

Press Release

The Philippine Embassy in Singapore announced that it will be launching a passport appointment system for applicants for passport renewal, in line with its thrust to deliver efficient and effective consular services to Filipinos in Singapore.

The Embassy will start accepting requests for appointments on Tuesday, 28 June 2011 for appointment slots scheduled from Sunday, 3 July 2011 onwards. Only applicants for passport renewal may schedule appointments. Applicants with lost/damaged passports and newborn passport applicants are advised to proceed to Window 1 of the Philippine Embassy to secure a queue number for their passport applications.Starting Sunday, 3 July 2011, the Embassy will process only applicants with confirmed appointments. Walk-in applicants for passport renewal will need to schedule an appointment and return for processing on the date and time of their confirmed appointment date.

1. Download an e-passport application form from the Embassy website at http://www.philippine-embassy.org.sg/forms/, or request a form from Window 1 of the Embassy. The application form should be filled out completely. The applicant should indicate his preferred date/time for a passport renewal appointment in the space provided at the top of the form.

2. Compile the complete documentary requirements for the application. A list of requirements is available online at http://www.philippine-embassy.org.sg/consular/passport/application-renewal/.

3. The passport application form, together with a copy of the documentary requirements, may be sent to the Embassy via email at passport-appointment@philippine-embassy.org.sg. Applications are also accepted via fax (6733.9544), or in person at Window 9 of the Embassy. Applicants should ensure that their application is complete upon submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

To schedule an appointment, applicants should:

Appointments will be confirmed on a first-come, first-serve basis, taking into consideration the applicant’s indicated date/time preference. Confirmed appointments are made on an individual basis and are Should an applicant be unable to make his scheduled appointment, or request for cancellation of his appointment, he will need to resubmit his application in order to schedule a new appointment.Tuesday, 28 June 2011 for appointment slots scheduled from Sunday, 3 July 2011 onwards. Only applicants for passport renewal may schedule appointments. Applicants with lost/damaged passports and newborn passport applicants are advised to proceed to Window 1 of the Philippine Embassy to secure a queue number for their passport applications. Sunday, 3 July 2011, the Embassy will process only applicants with confirmed appointments. Walk-in applicants for passport renewal will need to schedule an appointment and return for processing on the date and time of their confirmed appointment date.