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The Embassy strongly advises Filipinos to ensure that their passports are valid for at least six (6) months if they are to travel outside the UAE, except for trips to the Philippines.

Those who travel with passports that are valid for less than six (6) months are warned that they may be barred from entering the destination country, and may encounter difficulties in returning to the UAE or proceeding to another country.  Also, please be advised that some foreign governments no longer accept manually extended passport validity.  Lastly, there are countries where there is no Philippine Embassy or Consulate General and assistance on consular matters may not be readily available.

Please be advised that extension, if warranted, will only be made after renewal. Further, only one (1) extension is allowed.

To download form, click this link:  http://abudhabipe.dfa.gov.ph/images/Downloads/Passport_Extension_Form.pdf

ADULT RENEWAL OF ePASSPORT

STEP 1: Book an Appointment for ePassport renewal using this link: https://abudhabipe.dfa.gov.ph/goas

NOTE:  APPLICANTS ARE INFORMED THAT SINCE SLOTS ARE LIMITED, THERE MAY BE INSTANCES WHEN ATTEMPS IN GETTING AN APPOINTMENT MAY NOT BE SUCCESSFUL. HOWEVER, PLEASE CHECK FROM TIME TO TIME BETWEEN 7:00AM - 4:00PM (SUNDAY-THURSDAY) FOR AVAILABLE SLOTS.

SCHEDULING OF PASSPORT APPOINTMENT IS FREE OF CHARGE. THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED TO REPORT "FIXERS" SELLING PASSPORT APPOINTMENT SLOTS SO THAT APPROPRIATE LEGAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST THEM.

Applicants are REMINDED to book their appointments ONE (1) YEAR prior to expiration of their passports.

STEP 2: Personally appear on the date and time of appointment with the following CORE REQUIREMENTS:

• Print the accomplished GOAS Passport Application Form
  
• Current ePassport with photocopy of data page
• Passport fee of AED 240.00

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT RENEWAL (ELECTRONIC PASSPORT) APPLICATIONS

1. Confirmed Online Appointment (Click here - https://abudhabipe.dfa.gov.ph/goas);
2. Accomplished Application Form;
3. Current ePassport with photocopy of data page; and
4. Original PSA-issued documents that will support the change of name:
   • Certificate of Marriage if married women will use spouse’s surname;
   • Annotated Certificate of Live Birth if with corrected entries;
   • Annotated Certificate of Marriage to show annulment/divorce/court ordered instruction; and/or
   • Certificate of Death of Spouse if married women will revert to the use of maiden name

Note: If a woman opts to retain maiden name, a PSA-issued Certificate of Marriage is not required.

Supporting Documents for Adult Renewal of ePassport Applications

Pursuant to Section 6 of R.A. 11983, supporting documents will be further required in addition to the basic requirements to prove the applicant’s identity, citizenship and lack of travel restrictions, as specified in the following cases:

Note: Some cases will require the application to be treated as a New Application rather than a renewal.

For Lost VALID and EXPIRED Passports 

• Copy of lost passport (if available);
• Police Report (with English translation, if applicable);
• Notarized Affidavit of Loss;
• Passport fee of AED 600.00 for lost ePassport

Note: For applicants who have copies of their lost ePassports, the PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth and valid ID will not be required. However, additional supporting documents may be required, as necessary to ascertain citizenship, identity and lack of travel restrictions.

For Renewal of a Frequently Lost Passport

• Police Report (with English translation, if applicable);
• Notarized Affidavit of Loss; and
• Amount to be paid (AED 600.00)

Note: If a photocopy of the applicant's latest issued passport is not available, on top of the requirements above, the PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth will be required and will be treated as a new applicant. Additional supporting documents may be required, as necessary to ascertain citizenship, identity and lack of travel restrictions.

• Certificate of Unclaimed Passport;
• Notarized Affidavit of Explanation;

Additional supporting documents may be required, as necessary to ascertain citizenship, identity and lack of travel restrictions.

In Case Applicant Presented a one-way Travel Document/Travel Certificate for Passport Application

• Original Travel Document; and
• Notarized Affidavit of Explanation.

Additional supporting documents may be required, as necessary to ascertain citizenship, identity and travel restrictions.

In Case Applicant Lost the one-way Latest-Issued Travel Document/Travel Certificate

• Travel Records from Bureau of Immigration or Travel History or records of arrival from the immigration authority of the host country;
• PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or PSA Report of Birth;
• Any of the following valid identification cards with one (1) photocopy
• Notarized Affidavit of Explanation.

Additional supporting documents may be required, as necessary to ascertain citizenship, identity and travel restrictions.

For Damaged or Mutilated Passports

• Notarized Affidavit of Explanation
• PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth
• Any of the following valid identification cards with one (1) photocopy

For Dual Citizen Passport Applicants

Natural-born Dual Citizens:

1. Latest-issued Philippine passport; and
2. PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or PSA-issued Report of Birth.

Dual Citizens who availed of the provisions of Republic Act No. 9225:

1. Latest-issued Philippine passport;
2. Original and photocopy of Oath of Allegiance, Order of Approval, or Identification Certificate issued by a Philippine FSP; or Certificate of Retention/Re-acquisition of Philippine Citizenship or any equivalent document issued by BI; and
3. Valid government-issued ID or their secondary citizenship/residence
   counterparts.

For Naturalized Citizen Passport Applicants

1. Latest-issued Philippine passport; and
2. Identification Certificate of Naturalization from the Bureau of Immigration, or Certificate of Naturalization issued by the Special Committee on Naturalization (SCN), or copy of the final Court Judgment or Law granting Philippine citizenship.

For Applicants who are Filipino Citizens by Election

1. Latest-issued Philippine passport;
2. Documents of election of Philippine citizenship; and
3. Identification Certificate issued by the BI.

If a Married Woman Applicant Wishes to Revert to her Maiden Name

• By virtue of death of the spouse:

• PSA-issued Certificate of Death or Report of Death (ROD) of spouse or apostillized or authenticated Foreign Death Certificate of foreign spouse with English translation, if applicable;
• PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth; and
• Latest issued Philippine passport (if available).

• By virtue of an annulment, declaration of nullity of marriage, judicially-recognized foreign divorce, and judicially-recognized divorce under Presidential Decree No.1083 (Code of Muslim Personal Laws of the Philippines):

• PSA-issued Certificate of Marriage or Report of Marriage (ROM) with annotation reflecting the nullity or dissolution of marriage
• PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth; and
• Latest issued Philippine passport (if available).

• For other reasons of reversion:

• PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth;
• Notarized Affidavit of Explanation that includes request for the reversion of maiden name in the Philippine passport or travel document and stating she has not hitherto availed of the reversion;
• Latest-issued Philippine passport or travel document; and
• Any existing government-issued valid ID accepted for passport application reflecting the maiden name.

Note: This mode of reversion can only be done once.

For applicants based overseas, they may use their host government issued IDs showing their Philippine Citizenship (Example: Residence Card)

STEP 3: Get a priority number at the Information Counter.

STEP 4:  Wait for the number to be called. The Processor will check if the application form is duly accomplished and if the requirements are complete.

STEP 5: If cleared by the Processor, pay the passport fee at the Cashier. If not cleared, follow instructions given by the Processor and return to the Embassy once instructions are accomplished.

STEP 6:  Proceed to the encoding section for the capturing of the biometrics.

STEP 7:  Check the accuracy or correctness of the data while the encoder is typing. Should there be any error in the passport, the applicant will be charged for the subsequent renewal of the passport to correct the error.

STEP 8:  Wait for 5 to 8 weeks to claim your passport. DO NOT FORGET TO BRING YOUR OLD PASSPORT FOR CANCELLATION AND YOUR RECEIPT. Passports can only be released to the applicant, unless the applicant is a minor, in which case, the passport can be released to either parent upon presentation of identification.

NOTE: For those who cannot personally claim the passport, they can only authorize immediate family members to claim on their behalf by presenting an authorization letter and a photocopy of any valid identification card.

Applicants are kindly requested to visit the “e-Passport Release” tab on the Embassy’s website (http://abudhabipe.dfa.gov.ph) for the list of available passports for pick-up.

NOTE: Unclaimed passports beyond six (6) months will be sent back to the Department of Foreign Affairs in MANILA for proper disposal.