New passport rule for Filipino expats in Dubai

It will be implemented starting today.

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New passport rule for Filipino expats in Dubai

The Philippine Consulate in Dubai has issued an announcement dated April 8, 2018 regarding the renewal of Filipino passports.

In the memo posted on the consulate’s website, it said that the Philippine Consulate in Dubai will no longer accept walk-in applications for passport renewals. Starting April 10, Tuesday only those who need immediate renewal of their passports will be prioritised. However, these parties need to send an email to the consulate along with proof that they need their passport on an urgent basis. People who fall in this category were indicated in the same memo.

Only those who need to renew their passport due to an emergency, medical reasons, death in the family will be given priority application for passport renewal. These parties need only to send an email to epassportcoord@pcgdubai.ae along with proof of their urgent passport renewal.

How can I apply now?

In order to apply for the renewal of your Philippine passport, Filipinos in Dubai are now required to secure an appointment using the consulate’s online services. Once they have secured an appointment, they only need to bring several documents as well as small amount to get the renewal done. For more details on that, read our guide here. More

By Web report  khaleejtimes.com