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How To Renew Philippine Passport In Calgary

Updated on June 23, 2021 by Carolyn

Last month, I wrote the blog post Philippine Consulate General in Calgary: Services Offered to announce the good news to all the Filipinos in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

But there’s not much information about Philippine passport application back then.

I decided to write a post focusing on how to renew Philippine passport in Calgary; I’ll keep this post updated as soon as any changes are made.

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On July 4, 2016 the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary started providing the following passport-related service:

  1. Philippine passport application (new)
  2. Philippine passport renewal

Related Post: Get a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) at PCG in Calgary

Don’t plan yet your visit to the PCG Calgary; make sure to read the rest of the post.

How to Renew Philippine Passport in Calgary

I was fortunate to receive a copy of the press release of the Consulate from Centre for Newcomers of Calgary  that offers various immigrant services.

I used to spend my weekends at the centre. (FYI: caregivers in Calgary should take advantage of the programs offered by the centre. It’s also a great place to meet new friends. )

So I digress a little. But let’s focus now on getting the passport.

Step 1: The applicants from Alberta and Saskatchewan has to book an online appointment to get or renew a Philippine passport.

Send an email to calgarypcg@gmail.com with your name and contact details. Wait for the reply of the Consulate for an available slot.

Walk-in applications are ONLY for  senior citizens (60 years old and above), PWDs, pregnant women, and minor applicants below 7 years old.

Step 2: Go to the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary. DO NOT arrive at the office building before 9:00 AM so you don’t have to wait at the lobby for the opening of the Consulate.

 Arrive at the Consulate as a walk-in passport applicant.

Reminder for walk-in applicant: Arrive at the Consulate soon after it opens at 9:00AM to list down your name on the walk-in applicants list. The number of walk-in passport applicants will be limited to fifty (50) per day. Twenty from Calgary and thirty from outside Calgary.

Walk-in passport applicants from Calgary are not accepted on the first and last work days of every work week.

The Philippine Consulate General in Calgary is asking for consideration because one machine is available to handle the passport application. Here’s a good news: four machines will soon be added.

Note:
The Consulate will also conduct consular outreach program in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Check the Consular Outreach Schedule.

Step 3: Submit complete requirements.

  • Accomplished application form
  • Original and photo copy of the data page of e-Passport
  • Original and photo copy of any of the following: valid Canadian Permanent Residency card, valid visitor visa, and valid work permit
  • Processing fee of C$ 87.00

Additional requirements are required if there’s a change of name or renewal of passport for minor applicants, dual citizens, etc.

Step 4: Pay the fee in cash.

Step 5: Have your photo taken. Be mindful of the clothing requirement.

Step 6: Get the new passport at the Consulate or bring self-addressed stamped envelopes if you want to receive the passport through mail.

Check online if your passport is ready to be picked up. Enter your first or last name in the search box.

Paalala: Kung ayaw niyo na mag-antay ng matagal at ayaw niyong palispasin ang oras sa Internet gamit ang phone data, magpa-appointment. Uunahin muna ang may mga appointment kahit nauna pang dumating ang mga walk-in applicant.

The setup is not what we have expected but change is good, thought bit by bit.

Maybe in the future we can expect an online registration similar to the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver. For now, the best reactions we can show are gratefulness and consideration. (Remember it’s been a long . . . long . . . wait.)

Related Post: Get a Philippine Passport in Canada (Fil-Canadian)

Tips in Completing the Requirements

The PCG Calgary has some tips on where to go if your requirements are incomplete.

1. Tea Addict (photocopying)
11 Ave SW corner 5th Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1M7

2. Staples (photocopying)
1215 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0H9

3. Scotia Centre (photograph)
700 2nd Street SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2W1

4. Canada Post (mailing envelope)
Ground Floor, Bankers Hall on 8th Ave SW (between 2nd Street and 3rd Street SW)

5. Banks are located along 8th Ave SW (also known as Stephen Avenue)

  • RBC, TD, BMO, ATB, First Calgary
  • Scotia Bank and Tangerine (go to Brookefield Place in 1st Street)

It’s good to have this information but it is still best to come to the Consulate with complete requirements.

What to Do in Times of Urgency

If you have to travel and your passport will expire for the next six months, you don’t need to have a new passport right away.

You can go to the Consulate office and get a signed travel documents that will allow you to leave and re-enter Canada without worrying.

Philippine Consulate General in Calgary

Address: Suite #100, 1001-1st St. SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 5G3
Tel. No. (403) 455-9343, (403) 455-9457, (403) 455-9483, (403) 455-9346
After Work Phone: (587) 577-1524
Email: calgarypcg@yahoo.ca
Passports: calgarypcg@gmail.com
Office Hours: 9am to 4pm
Website and Facebook Page of the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary, Alberta

Do You Have Any Questions?

If you want to ask passport-related question, be reminded that the consulate can receive phone calls between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm from Monday to Friday. Another way to reach out  is by sending email.

Passport Services

  • Clarification on requirements
  • Follow-up on passport release
  • Other passport concerns

Email: calgarypcg.passports@gmail.com
Phone: (403) 455-9346

Passport Appointment (only)

Email: calgarypcg@gmail.com
Phone: (587) 577-1524

Resource: Pinoy Times newspaper

My Trip to PCG Calgary

Because I am that curious, I decided to figure out how to go to Centre 10. I took the C-Train to go to the PCG Calgary and get off at 4th Street SW.

I crossed the street towards the Holt Renfrew (corner of  7th Avenue SW and 4th Street SW) and walked ahead all the way to 10 Avenue SW.

It probably took me 10 minutes of walking to get to Centre 10. I would have been faster if I’m not taking photographs along the way. The downtown is constantly changing with all the constructions going on.

Final Thoughts

I commend the staff of the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary for all the efforts. The application process may not be the ideal method but we are getting there, making small steps.

As Lao Tzu said “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

Let’s make do of what we have.

How’s your trip and application? We love to know your Philippine passport  renewal experience in Calgary.

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  1. kc says

    February 8, 2019 at 6:45 am

    Hello po, I clear ko lang po sana. Ano po yung “data page of e-passport”?

    • blankCarolyn says

      February 12, 2019 at 8:11 pm

      It’s the page of the passport with your photo and other personal information.

  2. blankShena says

    November 20, 2018 at 6:19 am

    I would like to ask the form should be manually filled or online? I can see the form which I downloaded is not able to type it online, to assume this is to be done manually? Could you please confirm this to me? Many thanks.

    • blankCarolyn says

      November 23, 2018 at 8:14 pm

      Yes Shena. You have to download and print the form. It’s not possible online to enter information on the form. You can use Adobe Reader to open and print the file.

  3. blankMaricel Mac Isaac says

    October 31, 2018 at 4:48 pm

    I live in Newfoundland and am cooking in Calgary during the Christmas holidays. Can I make an appointment and have my Philippine passport renewed there instead of a 15 hour round trip from my home in Newfoundland

    • blankCarolyn says

      November 8, 2018 at 3:26 pm

      You have to ask the Consulate Maricel, since only the resident of Alberta and Saskatchewan can be accommodated based on the consular jurisdiction.

  4. blankKatropa says

    September 26, 2018 at 8:27 pm

    H! Maam good day I have a question, is it ok to walk in, I’m from outside Calgary and they said that starting October 1st you need to book an appointment? I can go without bookings is that possible, thank you.

    • blankCarolyn says

      October 1, 2018 at 5:59 pm

      The last time I visited the website of PCG Calgary I read that passport applicants need an appointment. Walk-in is no longer allowed. I checked again today, and the website is down/missing. Let’s wait for any further changes of the site and policy of PCG Calgary.

  5. blankSSS Calgary says

    July 6, 2018 at 11:14 am

    Hi, Please edit your content; the consulate no longer have a photocopier for public use. Thank you.

    • blankCarolyn says

      July 9, 2018 at 3:10 pm

      Thanks! The post is already updated.

  6. blankMaricris says

    June 1, 2018 at 10:14 am

    Is it OK to use a single self addressed envelope for me and my husband since we have the same address for passport renewal?

    • blankCarolyn says

      June 8, 2018 at 9:27 pm

      Hi Maricris, I’m still waiting for the response of the Consulate. Do you have any updates to share?

  7. blankJaysen Reyes says

    May 7, 2018 at 8:08 pm

    hello to all!

    I have a flight this coming August 24,2018 to our home Philippines and I will be back September 18, 2018 here in Canada, and I just find out that my passport will expire March 26, 2019.
    My question are: is it still valid to travel back and forth with my passport validity expiration?
    if not, then how long will it take if I renew my Philippine passport in Calgary?

    • blankCarolyn says

      May 12, 2018 at 11:49 am

      Technically your passport is still valid for more than 6 months by the time you go back in Canada. Might as well get a new passport here in Calgary which could take 6 weeks.

  8. blankRhona Oriel Go says

    April 17, 2018 at 6:28 pm

    Hi there!
    I am a Permanent Canadian Resident. Do I need to have a valid Philippine passport if I am going to apply for a US Visa?
    Appreciate your reply.
    Thank you.

    • blankCarolyn says

      April 28, 2018 at 11:35 am

      Yes you have to Rhona.

  9. blankGlen says

    April 11, 2018 at 9:11 pm

    Good day!
    I am wondering what kind of xpresspost envelope is required? Regional? National? International? and is there any specific size?

    Thank you!

    • blankCarolyn says

      April 13, 2018 at 9:11 pm

      Probably big enough for a passport.

  10. blankheiressgia says

    September 21, 2017 at 10:30 am

    Hi! Do you have any idea if we can change the status of how to claim the passport? Like say instead of pick up, we can just have it mailed? Thank you so much for your reply.

    • blankCarolyn says

      September 21, 2017 at 11:46 pm

      I’m not sure if that’s possible at all because you have to give a self-address envelope at the Consulate.

  11. blankMaria says

    July 22, 2017 at 10:56 am

    I actually did apply for PR card and they are asking for a copy of my valid passport which I don’t have because first it’s damage and second it’s expired 10 yrs ago. And I can’t even renew it without a PR card. I can apply for “No Status Letter” but the waiting period is about 10 months. Do you know how long it takes to process Verification of Status?

    • blankCarolyn says

      July 27, 2017 at 7:53 pm

      I’m not aware of the processing of VOS. What I’ve read is that you’ll receive it online and not on the mail so somehow it would facilitate the delivery but not necessarily the processing as a whole.

  12. blankMaria says

    July 20, 2017 at 11:22 pm

    Do you know what I need if my old passport is damaged. It is also expired 10 yrs. ago but never had a chance to renew it. Also, I don’t have a PR card. I have the old Record of Landing as proof of residency. I am planning to go on vacation next year but I don’t know how I’m going to renew my passport with this kind of situation.

    • blankCarolyn says

      July 22, 2017 at 10:29 am

      How about consider applying for a PR card since you’ll need it when you are entering Canada. You can also replace the Record of Landing with Verification of Status.

  13. blankReni says

    May 31, 2017 at 10:28 am

    I did the same. Emailed them twice and got an auto reply that they will get back to me in 10-14 days but I didn’t hear from them after that so I decided to just walk-in yesterday. I got there at 11:30 and there was no line up, I was done in 15 minutes! I want to thank you Carolyn for this post, it really helped me. Just a tip, prepare all requirements before going there!

  14. blankChristna says

    April 19, 2017 at 7:07 pm

    I will be renewing my passport on friday..Are they gonna issue back the old one together with the new one? I have my US Visa on my passport and planning to go to states on july…Is my old passport will be returned to me so i can use my US visa? Thank you!

    • blankCarolyn says

      April 22, 2017 at 10:35 am

      You will receive the two passports (old and new) as I’ve mentioned in the post How to Renew Philippine Passport in Canada. It’s just a bit of a hassle. I cannot use the kiosk to check in using the Philippine passports so I have to line up to show my two passports at the airport. Bon voyage Christina!

  15. blankMunoz says

    April 8, 2017 at 3:38 am

    I have renewed my passport and got it already.
    My thought: what is the point of having that phone number listed in their website if they will not answer the phone anyway. What if you have questions for them and you need an answer right away. Renewing passport is just one of the few services that they offer so people will appreciate it really if they answer phonecalls.

  16. blankRobert says

    April 4, 2017 at 3:31 pm

    You are welcome. It only took one month and we had our passport in the mail.

  17. blankDonna Deocareza says

    March 23, 2017 at 12:01 am

    Sorry Rick late reply…yes we have to surrender the old passport. When the new one is ready…they will issue it and give back the old one. 🙂

  18. blankAdeste Sagnip says

    March 14, 2017 at 7:57 pm

    I am planning to go there tomorrow, because that is my preferred date that I requested last February 12, 2017; and I did mentioned to update me as earliest time so I could arrange my schedule here in Edmonton. They don’t reply since my last email. So I was expecting that my preferred date is confirmed, not until today March 14, 2017 at 4:30pm, when I open my emails they said my booking is on March 24, 2017 at 10:45am. Well I will try to wake up tomorrow morning and drive from Edmonton to Calgary, as a walk-in since they said they do not accept all walk-in on Mondays and Fridays. Tomorrow is Wednesday and I’ll be there by or before lunch and hopefully I could do my renewal.

  19. blankWilfredo says

    March 13, 2017 at 5:45 pm

    Hi my family and i were trying to book an appointment for almost a month now. We send email and tried to call so many times but we didnt get any response.

    • blankCarolyn says

      March 15, 2017 at 12:05 pm

      Hi Wilfredo. That is the usual complain. Nonetheless, others are pleased to renew their passport as a walk-in applicant. And here’s a reminder from PCG website:

      WE ALSO RECOMMEND THAT WALK-IN PASSPORT APPLICANTS VISIT THE CONSULATE AFTER 1:00 PM AND AVOID VISITING ON MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS

      Let me know how it goes.

  20. blankCarolyn says

    March 10, 2017 at 2:04 pm

    Hi Rick. To give you an idea but in another setting, I renewed my passport in PCG Vancouver. I had to surrender the old passport; a few months later, I received both the old (has punched holes) and new passport through mail.

  21. blankRick says

    March 8, 2017 at 7:52 pm

    Hello Donna, my girlfriend and I are planning to go for passport renewal next Tuesday. If she chooses to pick up her new passport in Calgary when it is ready, do you know if she can keep her old passport until that time, or does she have to surrender it on Tuesday?

  22. blankDonna Deocareza says

    March 7, 2017 at 3:55 pm

    This is the wonderful experience that I had from Calgary Philippine Consulate…Went this morning for my passport renewal as a walk in applicant. The office open at 9am, the staff let us in by 8:50am. He greeted so kindly Good morning! Explained to register our name if we are on walk in for passport renewal. They attended first of course for those who have appointments. About 9:15 am my name was called for documents checking and payment. Waited to be called for photo and finger printing…9:45am I was done of everything! 😊🤗 Thumbs Up to the new system and to all helpful, kind and very accommodating staff 🤗😊😊

  23. blankMona Liza Use says

    February 16, 2017 at 11:29 am

    Hi Robert thanks for the info.

  24. blankMona Liza use says

    February 16, 2017 at 11:19 am

    Hi Robert I read your posted about renewing Philippine passport in Calgary..

    I send an email to calgarypcg@gmail.com to make an appointment, but there is no response..

  25. blankRobert says

    February 16, 2017 at 8:26 am

    We drove to Calgary yesterday from Edmonton to process our ROM and renew my passport. We didn’t book an appointment. We arrived at 1245pm and there was about 25 to 30 people there. We signed in and waited for our turn as a walk in. We were completely done in 2 hours. Good staff there, friendly and helpful. If you have any questions please post your questions and I will be happy to answer them if I can.

    • blankCarolyn says

      February 16, 2017 at 8:38 am

      Thanks for sharing your experience Robert. I agree with everything that you’ve said. Your experience confirmed that they do accept WALK-IN applicants and the process wouldn’t take much time. I hope others would consider it if they cannot book an appointment via email. It’s amazing how our kababayan are kind and helpful, and thank you for being a role model. Have a great day. 🙂

  26. blankCarolyn says

    February 14, 2017 at 8:53 am

    Thanks for the info Tsiah. I hope the Consulate will inform the public outright on the website. This is the information I found about mode of payment:

    Calgary applicants may pay in exact amount in cash or by money order/bank draft payable to the Philippine Consulate General Calgary. Applicants in an Outreach Program MUST pay by CASH, MONEY ORDER/BANK DRAFT, payable to the Philippine Consulate General Calgary.

  27. blankTsiah says

    February 13, 2017 at 12:37 pm

    “Cash is preferred, we only accept money order if documents will be submitted through mail.” – so thats their reply.
    They dont answer phone calls by the way. You can email them if you have questions @calgarypcg@yahoo.ca

  28. blankTsiah says

    February 13, 2017 at 11:55 am

    How much does it cost anyway? My friend told me it should money order. And i read it here “cash”. I just wanna make things clear. Do they accept cash? And how much? Thank you.😊

  29. blankMona liza Use says

    February 7, 2017 at 5:16 pm

    I would like to double check what is correct email address that we need to follow to make an appoinment for renewing philippine passport, because on your website is says calgarypcg@yahoo.ca or calgarypcg@ gmail.com?

    i send email to calgarypcg@yahoo.ca an hour ago, and they reply me back to send to calagarypcg@gmail.com in this email address i didnt recieve any response.

    and trying to call them to all the listed phone number on website the mailbox is full.
    calling the after work home number no answer ..

    • blankCarolyn says

      February 8, 2017 at 8:33 am

      For the passport, the email is calgarypcg@gmail.com I’ve been getting comments that the staff at PCG in Calgary don’t answer the phone call. I checked the website and there’s no passport-related news that can explain why the callers are having difficulty in reaching out to the Consulate. I hope you can leave a comment if there’s any development to inform other applicants.

  30. blankRobert says

    February 6, 2017 at 12:33 pm

    On the after hours voicemail they said they are not processing passport renewals right now. Is this true?

    • blankCarolyn says

      February 6, 2017 at 4:38 pm

      Hi Robert. I checked the website and I cannot find any news confirming the halt in passport processing. I am not an employee PCG in Calgary so I cannot give further information other than what is available on the websites if there’s any.

  31. blankNova says

    February 6, 2017 at 1:27 am

    Hi. How many days will it take to get the newly renewed passort?

    • blankCarolyn says

      February 6, 2017 at 4:40 pm

      From PCG in Calgary’s webiste:

      Instead of six to eight weeks, it is possible that new passports will only be available for release around 12 weeks after application. Applicants may check whether their passports are ready for release by visiting the Consulate’s website – http://www.calgarypcg.org – and click on the ‘News’ section.

  32. blankCruz says

    February 3, 2017 at 1:14 pm

    I sent them an email. I got no reply from them.

  33. blankStacy says

    February 3, 2017 at 11:43 am

    The same case, even inboxes are full- does anyone know if they are accepting walk -ins for passport renewal? Thank you very much

    • blankCarolyn says

      February 6, 2017 at 4:44 pm

      Let’s refer to the homepage for the answer to your question Stacy,

      WE ALSO RECOMMEND THAT WALK-IN PASSPORT APPLICANTS VISIT THE CONSULATE AFTER 1:00 PM AND AVOID VISITING ON MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS.

  34. blankMunoz says

    January 22, 2017 at 10:30 pm

    Staff in Philippine Consulate Calgary does not answer the telephone when you phone them. I hope they will give time to answer the phone too.

    • blankCarolyn says

      January 25, 2017 at 6:53 pm

      I hope so too Munoz. How about sending a message on Facebook or email instead (refer to the updated blog post). You can also ask our kababayan on the Facebook Page. Who knows maybe someone has the answer to your question. Let me know how it goes Munoz.

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