How to renew your Philippine passport in the UAE
A valid passport is your proof of identification outside of your home country. We’ve got you covered if you’re a Filipino expat looking to renew your Philippine passport in the UAE. MyBayut shares the complete process of Philippine passport renewal in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Learn about online appointments, passport release and associated costs in our guide to renewing your Philippine passport in the UAE.
HOW TO RENEW A PHILIPPINE PASSPORT IN DUBAI OR ABU DHABI
Filipino expats in the UAE can renew their passports at two locations: the Philippine Consulate General Dubai or the Embassy of the Philippines Abu Dhabi. Below is the complete list of steps for Philippine passport renewal in Abu Dhabi or Dubai.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
The first step in renewing your Philippine passport in Dubai or Abu Dhabi is to book an appointment at either the Philippine Consulate General Dubai or the Embassy of the Philippines Abu Dhabi.
Below are the online steps for securing an appointment for Philippine passport renewal in Dubai or Abu Dhabi:
- Go to the E-passport appointment portal on the embassy/consulate website
- Register your account on the website
- Complete the online form and make an appointment
Note that to renew your Philippine passport in Dubai, you must print the email confirmation of your appointment, along with the QR code. Also, it’s highly recommended to book your Philippine passport renewal appointment at least 10 months to one year before the expiration date of the passport. This is because there is a possibility that appointments are not available closer to the date of expiry.
If you are booking an appointment for your family, then you have to book a separate appointment for each member. You must have the email confirmation to proceed with the Philippine passport renewal process. It’s important to remember that your appointment is not transferable.
To book an appointment for special needs children, email to appoint.auhpe@gmail.com. Make sure to mention “special needs child” in the subject.
TAKE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS WITH YOU
There is a list of documents you must take to the consulate or embassy. These details differ slightly between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
DUBAI
For Philippine passport renewal in Dubai, the following documents must be submitted in person by the applicant:
- A printed copy of the email confirmation of appointment, along with a QR Code
- Original current passport
- Completed E-passport application form
- Photocopies of the passport data page and visa page
- Civil registration documents (birth or marriage certificate) issued by the PH Statistical Authority (PSA) and approved by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
Additional supporting documents might be required in the case of the following:
- Incomplete details about the place of birth in an old passport.
- Dual citizenship and/or foreign-sounding family names.
ABU DHABI
For the Philippine passport renewal in Abu Dhabi, the documents required are:
- Completed GOAS application form
- Original current passport
- Photocopy of the passport data page
PLEASE NOTE
In case of renewing the passport of a minor (17 years old and below), you will need:
- An original and photocopy of a Certificate of Live Birth and/or Report of Birth issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
- A photocopy of the passport of either parent.
- An original and a photocopy of a certificate of Marriage and/or Report of Marriage approved by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) if the father initiates the application.
- If the child is under 7, his or her mother can apply for the passport.
Additional documents might be required in cases such as those with brown or green passports and married women who want to use their married surname or revert to their maiden name. The details of the Philippine passport renewal requirements for such cases can be found on the embassy and consulate websites.
VISIT THE EMBASSY OR CONSULATE ON THE DATE AND TIME OF YOUR APPOINTMENT
The next step in the Philippine E-passport renewal is visiting the Dubai Consulate, the e-passport Renewal Centre (PaRC) in WAFI Mall or Abu Dhabi Embassy, depending on where you have booked your appointment.
It’s recommended to arrive at least 15 minutes before your Philippine passport renewal appointment to avoid delays. The procedure when visiting the Embassy of the Philippines Abu Dhabi and the Philippine Consulate General Dubai have slight differences.
Here are the required steps to take when you reach the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai:
- Proceed directly to the Passport Processing Cabin (queue number is not required).
- Drop your original passport into the box indicating your time of appointment.
- The processor will call your name and check that all requirements have been met and the application form has been completed.
- If the processor clears your application, you can proceed to the cashier to pay the Philippine passport renewal fee.
- Proceed to the encoding area to capture your image and biometrics.
Check out the steps to renew your Philippine passport in Abu Dhabi:
- Get a token number from the information counter.
- The processor will call your number and check that all requirements have been met and the application form has been completed.
- If the processor clears your application, you can proceed to the cashier to pay the Philippine passport renewal fee.
- Proceed to the encoding area to capture your image and biometrics.
Ensure that all details, such as your name and address, are correct when the encoder is typing up the data. In case of any errors in the passport, the applicant will be required to pay the cost of correcting the details.
COLLECT YOUR NEW PASSPORT
You will need to wait four to eight weeks for the Philippine passport to be released in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. You can check if your renewed Philippine passport is available for release on the respective Philippines Embassy or Consulate websites. They update the list of passports available for release daily.
For the Philippine passport release in Dubai, you will be required to take your receipt, old passport (for cancellation) and a reference number. This number can be found next to your name on the list of passports available for release on the consulate’s website.
For the Philippine passport release in Abu Dhabi, you are only required to take your receipt and old passport for cancellation.
PHILIPPINE PASSPORT RENEWAL COST IN THE UAE
The Philippines passport renewal price in Dubai and Abu Dhabi is AED 240 per person. Please note that there is no fee for booking an online appointment.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Philippines Embassy in Abu Dhabi location is W-48, Street No. 8, Sector 2-23, Plot 51, Al Qubaisat. The timings for the Abu Dhabi Philippines Embassy are:
- Operating Hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:30 am to 03:30 pm | Friday, 07:30 am to 12:00 pm
Have more questions? Contact the embassy at +971-2-639-0006 or +971-50-813-7836.
The Philippine Consulate in Dubai location is located in Al Qusais 3, off Al Beirut Street. The working hours of the consulate are:
- Operating Hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:30 am to 03:30 pm | Friday, 07:30 am to 12:00 pm.
If you’d like to contact the consulate for more information, you can reach them at +971-56-417-7558.
FAQs About Philippine Passport Renewal in Dubai
HOW MUCH DOES THE RENEWAL OF A PHILIPPINE PASSPORT IN DUBAI COST?
One of the commonly asked questions about the process of Philippine passport renewal in the UAE is related to the cost associated with it. According to the official consulate website, it costs AED 240 to get a new e-passport or renew a Philippine passport in Dubai. Other charges that may incur depending on your case include:
- Lost e-passport: AED 600
- Lost MRP / Green Passport: AED 360
- Travel Document: AED 120
- Extension: AED 100
- Affidavit of Loss: AED 100
CAN A FAMILY MEMBER OR A FRIEND COLLECT THE PASSPORT ON MY BEHALF?
If you cannot come to collect your new Philippine passport, you can authorise another person to pick up the passport. The representative must come with an authorisation letter, an original copy of their valid ID, the old passport of the applicant and the original receipt.
In case the individual visiting to collect the passport isn’t an immediate family member, a power of attorney would be required. So anyone other than your father, mother, sister, brother, spouse, son or daughter would require a power of attorney.
Please note that in Abu Dhabi, you can only authorise an immediate family member to collect your passport.
WHAT IF I NEED TO RENEW MY PHILIPPINE PASSPORT URGENTLY?
To apply, you can get in touch with the consulate or the Embassy. You will need to complete a questionnaire and provide proof of urgency as well when making the online appointment.
And that brings an end to MyBayut’s guide to the process for renewing a Philippine passport in the region!
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What is the required duration of passport returning to Philippines for good.
Hi Fortunato,
As per our email conversation, we would recommend following the advice of the Dubai Immigration Office. You can also contact the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai at 04-220-7100, if you would like more info on the required validity of your passport before travelling back to the Philippines.
Thank you!
how to renew a passport expired in dubai?and what is the requirements??
Hi Cyghie,
You can renew your expired Philippine passport in Dubai through the same process as a valid passport:
– Book an online appointment through the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai website.
– Visit the consulate on the date and time of your appointment along with your original old passport, completed application form and printed copy of the email confirmation of the appointment.
The fee to renew an expired passport is AED 240 per person.
Thank you!
Ask ko lang bcoz my passport expired almost 4 months what I can do I tell b4 to my employer need to renew my passport but until now they not renew and I want to renew now
Hi Aleth,
The process to renew your expired Philippine passport in Dubai or Abu Dhabi is the same as a valid passport. You can renew your passport using the following steps:
– Book an online appointment through the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai or Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi website.
– Visit the consulate or embassy on the date and time of your appointment along with your original old passport, completed application form and printed copy of the email confirmation of the appointment. The fee to renew an expired passport is AED 240 per person.
If you require further assistance, we would recommend contacting the Philippine Embassy or Consulate. You can contact the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi at 02-639-0006 and the Philippine Consulate in Dubai at 04-220-7100.
Thank you!
Please respect.hi good morning, it is possible to go directly in Philippine consulate without taking appointment through online? How many days processing of passport to be release?
thank you, Have a nice day1
Hi Rochelle,
Only minors under the age of 12, senior citizens above the age of 60, people of determination, pregnant women and household service workers (which include nannies and drivers) can visit the Philippine Consulate without appointment for passport renewal. All other applicants are required to take an appointment prior to visiting the Philippine Consulate.
Additionally, applicants have to wait at least 4 to 8 weeks before their renewed passport to be released. You can check if your passport is available for release on the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai’s website.
Thank you!
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Thank you for the feedback!
How to renew my passport pls.
Hi Melissa,
You can renew your Philippine passport using the following steps:
– Book an online appointment through the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai or Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi website.
– Visit the consulate or embassy on the date and time of your appointment along with your original old passport, completed application form, photocopies of data and visa page and printed copy of the email confirmation of the appointment (only required for Dubai).
– If your application is cleared at the appointment, you can pay the renewal fee (AED 240) and proceed to the encoding area to capture your image and biometrics.
– Your renewed passport will be available for release within 4 – 8 weeks. You can check if your renewed passport is available for release on the respective Philippines Embassy or Consulate websites.
Please note that you may need to take additional documents, which will depend on a case-to-case basis. You can check which other documents are needed on the Philippine Consulate or Embassy website.
Thank you!
Hi, Can I renew my passport even I’m only on visit visa? my passport will be expired in September 2020.
Hi Patrick,
You can renew your passport at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate even if you are in the UAE on visit visa. You will need to book an appointment through the Embassy or Consulate’s respective websites, and take along the necessary documents with you.
Thank you!
My husband and children’s passports are due for renewal. My son is 11 years old, my daughter (20 y.o). Can they all go to the Consulate without an appointment to renew their passports since my son doesnt need an appointment?
Hi Tonette,
Thank you for your question! However, both your husband and daughter will be required to take an appointment before visiting the Philippine Consulate for the renewal process. Your son, however, will be able to go for the renewal process along with them without an appointment.
All the best!
Hello im passport will end aug 20 2020 still one still valid.. im in uae
Hi Maricel,
If your passport will expire in August 2020, you can still get it renewed by booking your appointment at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate through their respective websites. Take the required documents with you on the date and time of your appointment and if your application is approved, you will receive your renewed passport within 4 to 8 weeks.
Best of Luck!
Good morning. Can I renew my Philippine passport in Abu Dhabi even if I have dubai visa? Thank you
Hi Arlet,
Yes, you can renew passport at the Embassy of The Philippines in Abu Dhabi, as long as you have a confirmed online appointment.
If you require further assistance, we would recommend contacting the Philippine Embassy or Consulate. You can contact the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi at 02-639-0006 and the Philippine Consulate in Dubai at 04-220-7100.
Thank you!
Can I renew my passport if my passport will expire on October 2020? Still have 11 months before the expiration date?
Hi Marj,
Yes, it’s recommended to book an appointment with the Philippine Consulate or Embassy at least 10 months before your passport expires, as renewal appointments may not be available closer to the expiry date. You can book your appointment through the consulate or embassy’s respective websites.
Thank you!
Hi po im trying to book appointment online but everytime i open the Philippines consulate dubai website is keep error. Need ko na magpaapointment please can someone help me get through it. Thank you
Hi Dely,
If you aren’t able to access the Philippine Consulate General Dubai website, we would recommend contacting the consulate to find out how to proceed further. You can reach the Philippine Consulate in Dubai at 04-220-7100.
Thank you!
Hello , can i ask for a help how can i renew my passport .
Hi Kristal,
You can renew your Philippine passport using the following steps:
– Book an online appointment through the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai or Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi website.
– Visit the consulate or embassy on the date and time of your appointment along with your original old passport, completed application form, photocopies of data and visa page and printed copy of the email confirmation of the appointment (only required for Dubai).
– If your application is cleared at the appointment, you can pay the renewal fee (AED 240) and proceed to the encoding area to capture your image and biometrics.
– Your renewed passport will be available for release within 4 – 8 weeks. You can check if your renewed passport is available for release on the respective Philippines Embassy or Consulate websites.
Please note that you may need to take additional documents, which will depend on a case-to-case basis. You can check which other documents are needed on the Philippine Consulate or Embassy website.
Thank you!
Good day! Whats wrong with the PCG website? Why cant i register my email to get an online appointment? Is the website down or have some sort of problem?
Hi Joms,
If you’re having a problem accessing the online appointment portal on the consulate’s website, we recommend contacting the consulate to find out how to proceed further. You can reach the Philippine Consulate in Dubai at 04-220-7100.
All the best!
I renewed my passport on nov/8/2019 but when I was going to collect or released it then I find out my name are less one of letter. What should I do?
Hi Hasmin,
If there are incorrect details on your passport, please visit the Philippine Consulate General Dubai in Al Qusais 3, proceed to the Passport Release section and inform the staff that a correction needs to be made on your new passport. Don’t forget to take your old passport and receipt as well.
All the best!
hello! i just want to ask some advice…my passport will expire on Nov 2021
Can i make a renewal as early as 23 months prior the expiry date? I need it badly for my visa application for Canada. Thank you.
Hi Yaje,
You will need to contact the consulate or embassy to find out whether it’s possible to renew your passport so early. You can reach the Embassy of Philippines in Abu Dhabi at 02-639-0006 or the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai at 04-220-7100. Alternatively, you can contact them via email at passport.releasing@pcgdubai.ae (Dubai) or auhpe@philembassy.ae (Abu Dhabi).
Best of Luck!
hi goodmorning my passport will be expired 9 months from now is it valid to renew my passport here even im visit visa only? thank you for your immediate response.
Hi Manel,
You can renew your passport at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate even if you are in the UAE on visit visa. You will need to book an appointment through the Embassy or Consulate’s respective websites, and take along the necessary documents with you.
Thank you!
Hi I have a question, a friend of mine has a cancelled visa, thus, he needs to exit and come back with a tourist visa. He did not realize that his passport is less than 6 months valid. What does he need to do? Is there any way he can extend validity of his passport as he needs to exit before 6th January 2020? Please help.
Hi AC Caranzo,
You will need to contact the embassy or consulate to find out if it’s possible to renew or extend the validity of the passport. You can reach the Embassy of Philippines in Abu Dhabi at 02-639-0006 or the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai at 04-220-7100. Alternatively, you can contact them via email at passport.releasing@pcgdubai.ae (Dubai) or auhpe@philembassy.ae (Abu Dhabi).
Best of Luck!
hi i got an appointment for my passport renewal this coming january 20,2020 but the problem is i dont have the QR code i dont know how can i get that ,when i print my paper theres no have.. . hope you will help me ,thankyou
Hi Rica,
If you do not have the QR code for your appointment, we would recommend contacting the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai to find out the next steps. You can contact the Philippine Consulate at 04-220-7100, or email them at passport.releasing@pcgdubai.ae.
Thank you!
9 years old need appointment?
Hi Migoy,
Minors below the age of 12 years do not require an appointment at the Embassy of The Philippines or Philippine Consulate in Dubai, when going to renew their passport.
Thank you!
Hello!
Can I renew my passport even if I’m on visit visa? my passport will be expired in August 2020.
Hi Msru,
You can renew your passport at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate even if you are in the UAE on visit visa. You will need to book an appointment through the Embassy or Consulate’s respective websites, and take along the necessary documents with you.
Thank you!
How to get appointment for renewal passport?
Hi Andoy,
Here is how to book an appointment for passport renewal in Dubai or Abu Dhabi:
– Go to the E-passport appointment portal on the Philippine Embassy or Philippine Consulate website
– Register your account on the website
– Complete the online form and make an appointment
If you’re renewing your passport in Dubai, you will need to bring along the email confirmation of your appointment, along with the QR code.
If require more information, you can reach the Embassy of Philippines in Abu Dhabi at 02-639-0006 or the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai at 04-220-7100.
Thank you!
May i know how much will it cost to renew my passport in abu dhabi?
Hi Andoy,
It costs AED 240 per person to renew the passport at the Embassy of the Philippines in Abu Dhabi.
Thank you!
Helo how to make appointment coz need k renew my passport
Hi Armando,
Here is how to book an appointment for passport renewal in Dubai or Abu Dhabi:
– Go to the E-passport appointment portal on the Philippine Embassy or Philippine Consulate website
– Register your account on the website
– Complete the online form and make an appointment
If you’re renewing your passport in Dubai, you will need to bring along the email confirmation of your appointment, along with the QR code.
If require more information, you can reach the Embassy of Philippines in Abu Dhabi at 02-639-0006 or the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai at 04-220-7100.
Thank you!
Hi Good Morning, I’m Benilda Victor. I did my passport renewal last March 18. I did not know that it will take 4-8 weeks . I’m a Cabin Crew working in Emirates Airline and I will be needing your good office if there’s a way I can process my passport before first week of May because if not I won’t be able to work. Thank you.
Hi Benilda,
In this situation, it’s best to contact the Philippine Consulate General to see if your passport can be renewed on an urgent basis. You will most likely need to submit proof of urgency, too. You can reach out them at 04-220-7100 or email them at passport.releasing@pcgdubai.ae.
Thank you!
I am Teogenes C. Masas, I want to have an appointment for the renewal of Philippine passport to which end by this coming November 15 2020, please acknowledge
Thank you so much
Teogenes C. Masas
Hi Teogenes,
To renew your passport at the Embassy of The Philippines in Abu Dhabi or Philippine Consulate General in Dubai, you must book an online appointment through the embassy or consulate’s official website. You will need to access the ePassport Appointment Portal and then register an account. Then you can complete the online form and make an appointment.
You can also contact the Embassy of The Philippines at 02-639-0006 and Philippine Consulate General at 04-220-7100 for further queries.
Thank you!
My 10yr old son is due for renewal of passport on July. Does it needed for him to appear in embassy? My worry is about the COVID-19 risk for him. Thank you
Hi Kaiser,
We would recommend contacting the Embassy of the Philippines to check if it’s possible to have your son’s passport renewed without him appearing at the embassy. You can reach out contact them at 02-639-0006 or email them at auhpe@philembassy.ae.
Thank you!
Passport will expire on June 2020, but appointments available on august only. Is it okay to renew after expiry?
Hi Jeff,
While you can renew an expired passport, we would recommend contacting the embassy or consulate to find out the best course of action in this situation. You can contact the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi at 02-639-0006 and the Philippine Consulate in Dubai at 04-220-7100.
Thank you!
I just want to ask how can renew the passport if the employment visa expire already and the employer did not renew it becouse my husband new to renew his passport becouse its expire already in dec 22 2020 what he will do thank you
Hi Jobel,
Your husband can still renew his passport at the Philippine Consulate in Dubai even if his employment visa has expired. He will need to follow the regular procedure to renew his passport:
– Book an online appointment through the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai website.
– Visit the consulate on the date and time of your appointment along with your original old passport, completed application form and printed copy of the email confirmation of the appointment.
For further details, you can contact the Philippine Consulate at 04-220-7100 or email them at epassportcoord@pcgdubai.ae.
Thank you!
Thank you!
For releasing passport do I need to have an online appointment?
Hi Elma,
You do not require an appointment for the passport release. If you are collecting your renewed passport in Dubai, you will need to take your receipt, old passport (for cancellation) and your reference number. If you are collecting your renewed passport in Abu Dhabi, you only need to take your receipt and old passport for cancellation.
Thank you!
Hi,
I need to know how to urgently renew a nearly expire passport, expiry date June 8, 2020, passport holder is a household worker. Need to renew the passport urgently for the renewal of the expired residence visa. Please let me know how
Hi Jeniza,
Since the passport holder is a household worker, he/she is not required to book an online appointment at the Philippine consulate in Dubai. They can directly visit the consulate and apply to have their passport renewed on an urgent basis. However, we would recommend contacting the consulate to find out if any additional documents are required as proof of urgency. You can reach out to them at 04-220-7100 or email them at passport.releasing@pcgdubai.ae.
Thank you!
I want to renew my passport but it’s sad that there’s no available slot until january 2021..what i will do?? My passport will expire on april 2021
Hi Irene,
In this situation, we would recommend contacting the embassy or consulate to find out how you can get an earlier appointment. You can contact the Philippine Consulate Dubai at 04-220-7100 or email them at epassportcoord@pcgdubai.ae. For the Embassy of Philippines, you can reach them at at 02-639-0006 or email them at auhpe@philembassy.ae.
Best of luck!