Are you one of the thousands of Filipinos who are working or permanently living in the United Kingdom? In this detailed yet concise guide, you’ll learn about Philippine passport renewal in the UK so you know what to do the moment your passport expires. Read the main article here: How to Renew Philippine Passport Abroad: Guide for OFWs and Filipino Immigrants
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On a Facebook post published in October 2021 4 , the Philippine Embassy in the United Kingdom officially announced that the new Philippine ePassport Renewal Processing Center in Dublin, Ireland has finally opened.
The new processing center is open from Monday to Friday but by appointment only 5 . To book an appointment via VFS Global, either scan the QR code shown in the photo above or click this link.
Take note, however, that this venue only processes simple passport renewal applications for both adults and minors. You will need to apply directly at the Philippine Embassy in London if your concern is one of the following:
In October 2021, the Philippine Embassy in the UK simultaneously announced the opening of new Philippine ePassport Renewal Centers in both Dublin, Ireland, and Edinburgh, Scotland. The new passport renewal center in Scotland 6 is likewise open from Monday to Friday but by appointment only. If you want to secure an appointment via VFS Global, scan the QR code above or click this link.
Again, transactions processed at these new renewal centers are only straightforward passport renewal applications. If your concern is about the renewal of a passport that has been expired for two years or more, a lost/damaged passport that you want to replace, or other more complicated issues, please proceed to the Philippine Embassy in London.
If you live too far from London, a more convenient way to renew your passport is through a consular outreach in your area.
Each announcement includes the schedule, venue, and link to the appointment request form.
Booking an appointment is a must for applicants in most consular missions, while some accept walk-in applicants.
Provide your own self-addressed envelope at the outreach site for mailing your new passport. You may pay for the postage stamps on-site.
Update: As of October 2021, the Philippine Embassy in the United Kingdom plans to continue its outreach mission 7 . Check the embassy’s webpage for updates.
The Philippine Embassy’s passport renewal service is by appointment only. Before you go to the Embassy in London, book a slot first through the passport appointment system.
Click on Passport from the list of services and then choose an available date and time for your passport renewal. Enter the required details and submit the accomplished online form. Lastly, print the appointment confirmation sent to your email.
If you’re struggling to get an appointment slot, just be persistent and try to book an appointment at multiple random times. The Embassy in London will continue to gradually release appointment slots. When exactly these slots will be released isn’t stated but the passport application page mentions that new appointment schedules are added every second and fourth Monday of the month, between 12 PM and 3 PM.
The services at the new Philippine ePassport Renewal Processing Centers in Dublin, Ireland, and Edinburgh, Scotland are likewise available by appointment only. If you want to book an appointment, just click the following links:
Arrive early at the Embassy on your day of passport appointment.
Proceed to the Consular Hall on the ground floor and get a ticket from the queue number machine.
When your number is called, go to the Processing Counter and submit the requirements for evaluation.
As for the new passport renewal centers in Ireland and Scotland, their addresses are as follows:
Go to the cashier and pay GBP 55 for the passport processing fee.
Proceed to the Passport Encoding Room for your photo and biometric data capture, data encoding, and data verification.
Processing passport renewals filed in the Embassy take around eight (8) to ten (10) weeks.
Personal pickup of the passport at the Embassy is not allowed. When your new passport is ready for release, the Embassy will mail it to you using the envelope you submitted during your renewal application.
Venus Zoleta is an experienced writer and editor for over 10 years, covering topics on personal finance, travel, government services, and digital marketing. Her background is in journalism and corporate communications. In her early 20s, she started investing and purchased a home. Now, she advocates financial literacy for Filipinos and shares her knowledge online. When she's not working, Venus bonds with her pet cats and binges on Korean dramas and Pinoy rom-coms.
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