Philippine Passport Requirements (Philippine Embassy Abu Dhabi)

Passports should be renewed 6 months before its expiry date to avoid any problems with immigration in case of emergency travels. Before going to the Phlippine Embassy be sure to have all the documents required for passport processing.

Here is the list of requirements for the Machine Readable Passport (MRP)

RENEWAL OF PASSPORT

1.   MRP Data Encoding Sheet

2.   Three (3) colored photographs

• Size 3.5 cm  x  4.5 cm
• Royal blue background
• Decent attire with collar
• Taken within the last six months
• Good quality, not glossy paper
• Facial image must not exceed 3 cm

3.   Current Passport

4.   Photocopy of current passport showing the following:

• Inside front cover
• Inside back cover
• Page containing latest Philippine immigration departure stamp
• Page containing latest UAE immigration stamp
• Page containing UAE visa

5.   Personal appearance of applicant, except:

     If (a) 8 years old and younger,  (b) 65 years and older,  (c) Mentally and physically incapacittated, applicant shall be represented by Filipino parent, son/daughter or guardian.

6.    Fee: AED 200

FIRST-TIME APPLICATION (CHILD BORN IN U.A.E)

Please note: Report of Birth must also be accomplised at the Embassy by the applicant at the same time.

1.    MRP Data Encoding sheet, accomplished by either parent (if illegitimate, by mother)

2.    Three (3) colored photographs

• Size 3.5 cm  x  4.5 cm
• Royal blue background
• Decent attire with collar
• Taken within the last six months
• Good quality, not glossy paper
• Facial image must not exceed 3 cm

3.    Birth Certificate issued by UAE Ministry of Health or Abu Dhabi Health Authority, stamped and signed by the Embassy, and the photocopy

4.    Report of Birth issued by the Embassy, and photocopy

5.    Passport of Filipino parent, and photocopy

6.    Personal appearance of Filipino parent

7.    Fee: AED 200

REPLACEMENT OF LOST PASSPORT

1.    MRP Data Encoding Sheet

2.    Three (3) colored photogrphs

• Size 3.5 cm  x  4.5 cm
• Royal blue background
• Decent attire with collar
• Taken within the last six months
• Good quality, not glossy paper
• Facial image must not exceed 3 cm

3.    Report from the UAE Immigration Office, stamped by the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, and translated into English

4.    Affidavit of Loss ( form available at the Embassy)

5.    Birth Certificate and photocopy, if available

6.    Photocopy of lost passport, if available

7.    Personal appearance of applicant, except: 

       If (a) 8 years old and younger,  (b) 65 years and older,  (c) Mentally and physically incapacittated, applicant shall be represented by Filipino parent, son/daughter or guardian.

8.    Fee: AED 20