General Information

Processing Times for Passport, Visa and Notarial Services

Beginning 04 April 2005, the Philippine Consulate General announces new processing and releasing times for passport, visa and notarial services:

Applications lodged in person between 9:00 AM to 12:00 NN will be processed and released on the same day from 3:00 PM onwards.

Applications lodged in person between 12:00 NN and 3:00 PM will be processed and released on the following working day from 9:00 AM onwards.

Please note that applications lodged in person will only be processed once the documentary requirements have been duly complied with.

Applicants may authorize another person to collect processed documents on their behalf. A written authorization must be presented upon collection of the document. Alternatively, applicants may arrange for the return of the processed document by (1) postal service by leaving a self -addressed, stamped envelope or (2) special courier service (e.g. DHL, TNT, FedEx, TravCour).

Submission of Supporting Documents

The original of documents must be presented at all times. It is important to understand that the Consular Officer may require:

Personal appearance of the applicant; and/or

Additional documents to be submitted based on the circumstances.

Payments

Payment of fees are done by cash, postal money order, or by commercial bank cheque only. EFTPOS cards, credit cards, credit union and building society cheques are NOT accepted.

Cheques must be made out to "Philippine Consulate General ".