Philippines passport renewal in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Philippines passport renewal in the UAE

Over the years, the UAE has come to be considered as a home to many nationalities who hold UAE residence visas. The republic of the Philippines is also well represented in the country with a large number of Filipino citizens residing in the UAE either on employment visas or freelance visas, etc.

To maintain your legal stay in the country, there is a mandatory need to always ensure your passport and other immigration documents are up to date. This has to be done from a year to six months before its expiration so as to be on a safer side.  

So, this brings us to the topic of today - how to renew the Filipino passport in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines is in Abu Dhabi, which is the capital city, while the Philippine consulate is located in Dubai, where you can equally use the same services if you are not within the emirate of Abu Dhabi. If you are planning to start a business in UAE, having a valid passport is essential for processing visas and other legal documentation.

Philippine passport renewal in Abu Dhabi

As stated above, there is an Embassy of the Philippines in Abu Dhabi, where you can apply for renewing your passport. 

First, you have to start with the online procedures before heading to the Philippines embassy in Abu Dhabi.

Steps to renew your Philippines passport in Abu Dhabi

Below are the steps to take while renewing your Filipinos passport in Abu Dhabi:

Step 1: Book an appointment

You have to book an online appointment for Philippines passport renewal in Abu Dhabi first. Click here to get started. You have to constantly check out when there is an available slot for you since they are limited. Appointment can be made for any time from Sunday to Thursday 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. 

Step 2: Arrive at the Embassy

When your appointment has been scheduled, you have to arrive at the embassy of the Philippines Abu Dhabi at least 15 minutes before time so as to complete any other protocol before you're called.

Step 3: Present the required documents and pay

• E-passport application form click here to print out a copy
• Application fee AED 240
• Current passport showing the data page

Step 4: Get your token or priority number 

Once you get the number, you wait to be called as they go further to cross-check your application to ensure there is no error.

Step 5: Make the required payment

If the application is approved, you will then have to make the payment at the cashier section. But if not, you will also be guided on the next step to take.

Step 6: Go for the biometrics and capturing 

Once the payment is done, you will have to complete the capturing and biometrics when required.

While doing all these, always keep an eye on the information entered to ensure it is correct.

Step 7: Receive the renewed passport

Once the passport is ready, you will be contacted by the Embassy to go and collect it. If you fail to pick up your passport at the embassy 6 months after the renewal or issuance, it will be sent back to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Manila where it will be disposed.

To check if your passport is ready, click here on the portal.

For more information on the required protocols for the application of a new passport and the renewal of an old one click here.

Philippines passport renewal Dubai

If you are in Dubai, it is more convenient to use the Consulate of the Philippines for passport renewal.

The renewal of the Philippine passport in Dubai takes a few simple steps as listed below :

Step 1: Book an appointment online

For the online appointment for Philippines passport renewal in Dubai, click here to get started. Ensure to indicate if you are renewing the passport for yourself, a minor or as a group.

Step 2: Fill up passport renewal form

Hit the big button below to start the service. After that will also get to fill the Philippine Consulate Dubai passport renewal form.

Then among the four listed options select “schedule an appointment”.

Step 3: Make an appointment

You do this by either choosing “individual appointment” or “group appointment”. Pick the time slot and fix your appointment. 

Fill in the required details in the application form. Make sure the information entered is accurate. When you are done providing the required details, you submit then wait for appointment day.

Step 4: Go to the Philippines Consulate in Dubai

You should be there at least 15 minutes prior to the appointed time to finish up with the process on time. 

Step 5: Receive the passport

You will be notified once the passport is ready. Collect it from the Philippines Consulate in Dubai.