Every Filipino newcomer or immigrant has an important question to ask at some point: how to renew the Philippine Passport in Canada?
Because personal appearance is required, you can renew your passport in the Philippine Consulates in Toronto or Vancouver or wait for the consular outreach mission in your province.
If you choose or thinking of renewing your passport in Vancouver, this two-part post is your guide.
The Steps on How to Renew Philippine Passport in Vancouver
Note: The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver serves residents of Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, and Yukon.
- Check the requirements of passport renewal.
- Schedule your appointment online.
- Choose your mode of transportation (stick to your budget): bus, car, or airplane.
- Submitting all the documents.
I shared all the tips in detail to help you successfully reach your destination and goal by avoiding common mishap of a first-timer renewing a passport in the immense, busy city of Vancouver.
Feel free to skim, skip, and take notes of important information.
Related Post: Consular Outreach Schedule of Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver
Step1: Completing All the Requirements
Remember to check first the requirements before proceeding. You don’t want to let a single required document you have yet to get from the Philippines to hamper your trip and delay the renewal in days or months. Quite scary and it could happen to anyone.
Common Requirements for Philippine Passport Renewal
- Original and photocopy of the passport (data page, the page with photo and personal information).
- Accomplished e-Passport application form.
- Original and photocopy of one of the proof of identity: permanent resident card, work permit, tourist visa, or dual citizenship (Fil-Canadian) certificate.
- Self-addressed envelope (available in post office). It is used to mail back the new passport to your address.
- Passport renewal fee: pay an exact amount of $81.00 in cash or by money order/bank draft payable to the Philippine Consulate General.
Note: Photo is not required. (You will be photographed at the office.)
Visit the Q & A page for the complete list of requirements and for other cases such as changing name and passport renewal of minor.
Related Post: Authentication of Philippine Documents in Canada
Step 2: Booking an Appointment Online
By this time you should have decided the day of your trip. Be patient in booking online since it will take some time; refrain from unnecessarily refreshing the page (or wondering in other websites).
- Check the available dates. Click any of the dates with white background (still available) to book an appointment online. You can book 90 days prior to your chosen date.
- Select appointment time by clicking the time with white background.
- Selected appointment information is displayed and you will be prompted to log in as new or returning user. New user has to register and provide personal information. It only takes a few minute. Note: Registration and confirmation email are sent to the email address you have provided so make sure you have access to that account. If you can’t find the confirmation email, check the spam folder.
- Print the confirmation email. You have to present it at the front desk to confirm your appointment.
You may choose to cancel your appointment if by any chance you wouldn’t make it. Do so a few days before so that others can grab that spot.
Tip: Do you have free time and wish an earlier appointment? Well, you can. To keep you in company, watch your favorite show or read a book with laptop by your side. Book an appointment by refreshing the webpage every now and then. Depending on the circumstances, you can grab a spot as early as 2 days or a week later.
How was your experience booking online? It may seem daunting but it’s simple and easy. The challenges are yet to come in steps 3 and 4 found in the Part 2 of How to Renew Philippine Passport in Vancouver. Part 2 includes traveling (which can turn into a nightmare) and submitting all the requirements.
Reminder:
- This post is written for you as your guide. I cannot book an appointment for you.
- It takes two months to receive your passport from PCG Vancouver.
- If traveling, you must have a passport with at least six months of validity.
- You can renew your passport without an appointment (walk-in) in other consulates in Canada. Or you can book an online appointment to renew the passport in the Philippines.
- Expresspost envelope requirements: one
largeenvelopefor all the members of the familyper applicant renewing the passport in PCG Vancouver. Similarly, individual envelope is required in consular outreach program.
Refresh . . . refresh.
If you missed booking online for the outreach program and you’re on a tight budget . . . there’s one more left to do.
Click the refresh button (as often as you can) on the online booking. Occasionally some of the days will be opened for booking (white box) an appointment a week or a day ahead.
Unfortunately, this tip only works for online booking for PCG Vancouver and probably not for the outreach program. On the bright side: it worked on me and maybe on you too!
Head on to the Part 2 of this post to find your way in Vancouver and complete the steps three and four.
Hello, I am here in Washington States and planning to renew my Philippine passport that will expire in April. Is it possible to renew my passport here in Canada? Also how do I do that, do I need a visa to get there. We are few hours away by car to get to Canada since we are very close to Vancouver from Washington States. Immediate response will gladly appreciate. Thanks !
Hi, Cristina. You cannot renew your passport in Canada. For resident of USA, this blog post (https://renewphilippinepassport.com/renew-philippine-passport-in-usa/) will show how to renew the Philippine passport in USA.
Hi! I’ve been waiting for 3 months for my passport renewal how and where can I follow up? Please my flight going to our beloved country is closer already, really worried about this. Thanks so much.
If you are in Vancouver Pedro, you can contact the Philippine Consulate in Vancouver or better yet, ask in person. You should get it within 3 months.
Hi, I still have my old passport with me. PCG Vancouver did not keep it. Has anyone experienced this before? Do they not keep expired passports with valid Visas in them? Mine still has a US Visa attached to it. And nobody asked for my old passport. The guy just photocopied it and punched holes in it. I am already very anxious about the wait as I just recently found out the my passport has expired and we are supposed to be leaving for Philippines on October. I’m scared that me having my old passport with me would cause newer issues to face. Any advise?
That old passport with the punched holes is considered cancelled. Old passports are cancelled once the new ones are received by the applicant. Then they are returned to the passport holder. As for your US Visa in the punched-hole passport, the consulate does not cancel valid visas. When you travel to the US, you travel with your new passport and the old one with the US visa. If you tear off the page that has your US visa, that makes your US visa not valid anymore. Why should you be scared holding your old passport together with your new one? The old one is cancelled already.
Hello,
I am renewing 4 passports 3 of which are for my kids and the other one is for myself. I have booked appointments for the 4 of us in the same day. My question is.. Is it possible to have only one pre paid envelope since we only have the same address? If not allowed please let me know. Thanks.
Hi, Marife and Mary Ann.
To answer all your questions please refer to the updated “Quick Tips.”
Thanks for dropping by.
Carolyn, my family recently renewed passports at the Consulate in Vancouver. Please correct your statement that says that one family can have one envelope only. All applicants, including minor, are required to provide individual envelopes.
Thanks for the tip Steve and I updated the post ASAP.
I renewed mine on Aug. 19th but i havent received it til now 🙁 and I am going to NYC for thanksgiving on Nov. 26th. Does PCG Vancouver keep the old passport? If my new passport doesnt arrive on time do you think I can take the old passport from them and then just return it to be cancelled so I can get the renewed passport? I havent tried calling them but I can always drop by since I work 10mins away.
Hi, Camille. I’m suddenly dreaming of Vancouver when you mentioned that you’re only 10 minutes away in Canada Place. All the warm and rays of the sun . . . The chilly wind makes me want to teleport if only for a while.
Going back into my senses, Camille go out in the sun, make that ten-minute walk to the PCG Vancouver. I bet you can walk faster than getting an answer over the phone or email. When it comes to getting your old passport, I’m not sure if the staff in PCG Vancouver still has it since I received my new passport along with the old one. I also don’t know if the new passport is transported all the way from the Philippines back to the recipient here in Canada or will it first drop by at the consulate.
Hope you can make it in NYC just in time for thanksgiving. I bet you will :).
hey thanks for the reply 🙂 just as when I was about to take some time off at work, God got the passport delivered just today! 😀 11 weeks 🙂
Just picture me saying “I told you so” over and over again while doing the “Happy” dance–in winter coat and boots!!!
hello,
im planning to go back in philippines by march 2015! My passport was expired by 2016. My niece advice me to renew my passport as soon as posible.. and im here to ask if i do Renew my Passport now and how?
thank you and Have a Blessed you all
Marife since you are planning to go back in the Philippines, you can renew the passport once you’ve settled and found the time to visit any DFA offices or satellites. And for second option you can read the related post: “How to Renew Philippine Passport in Canada.” Enjoy and ingat sa biyahe!
thank you so much,God Bless and more power
You’re welcome Marife. And thank you for the uplifting words that never fail to give me the energy to keep on blogging. 🙂
hello…
can i ask one more question. how many weeks to process the renewing passport in vancouver.. i’d really appreciate very much if i get any responce…. thank you much and God Bless
Hello! I am a permanent resident of Canada. I would like to know if I can still travel to the Philippines even if my passport has less than 6mos validity? Thank you
Hi, Mayeth. I think the six-month validity is suggested by the DFA to spare Filipinos from all the hassle of renewing the passport with so little time left that sometimes comes with the urgency to travel. You can renew your passport in the Philippines where it is much faster and cheaper.
I renewed my Passport August 26, 2014, until now my passport haven’t been sent back to me. My open work permit visa expire on November 17, 2014. I am getting nervous and worried. I really need to renew my open work permit visa as soon as possible. ASAP…
Lenie I’ll try my best to help in your decision making about different scenarios.
First, as soon as you receive your passport you can renew your work permit online or through paper (Application to Change Conditions or Extend Your Stay in Canada as a Worker). Second, submit the application with the photocopy of your old passport (one of the requirements) along with the application. (This is crucial because time is of the essence.)
Submitting the application online is faster based on my experience but you will need a printer with a scanner and pay online using a credit card. One more thing: the second option may result to a shorter validity which maybe based on your passport (again this is based on my experience and friends).
Please do take the suggestions with careful consideration. Still, let’s hope for the first option: receiving the passport and applying online for faster result. May tomorrow be a TGIF! If there’s anything else, just leave a comment Lenie.
Let’s hope for the best!
My situation is so frustrating.
I renewed my passport last aug 2014 and now I have an emergency to see my dying father in the phil. I called the PCG Vancouver yesterday to request if I can pull out my old passport but there is no response from them! Is there any number I can call and inquire? I really need to see my father. I cant request for the one way travel dox because my leave is only 10 days and need to get back here in CA. My passport is still valid til oct 2015.
Dani, I wish I can do more for you.
I don’t have a direct contact in PCG Vancouver. Have you tried sending fax? The email can be easily ignored (in purpose or not) but the fax may somehow catches someone’s attention.
I pray that you get to see your father and that you’ll be granted with consideration immediately.
I renewed my passport last Aug 12, Its over 2 months already and I still have not receive my passport.
I’m sorry to hear that from you Mitz and the rest who are anxious to get their new passports. I know how it feels. I’ve been there before and once you’ve done everything (calling and sending email) there’s not much to do but WAIT and PRAY. Keep the faith everyone.
i Just got married last October 11,2014 in Las Vagas Nevada USA,we live in Prince George BC, i would like to use my married name if i renew my passport, how?? what?? papers do i need to do that?? what is copy of the Marriage Report issued by the Phil. Consulate/Embassy with proper jurisdiction.????? can i renew my passport even still have 3 year before expiration???
Hi, Mylene.
First, I would like to congratulate you for finding your perfect match. Second, I am thrilled to find the answer to your question. Head on to PCG Vancouver Passport page for all the details and requirements.
I wish you all the best!
Hi, I have renewed my passport last August 12, 2014 but until now I haven’t receive it yet . I need to get my visa ASAP because I will be going home to Phil’s. I tried calling many times but the mailbox is always full . I would appreciate so much if I get any response ASAP . Thanks !
hi my passport will expire on march 2015 and i wanna have a vacation on august 2015. Im from yellowknife canada and we dont have anyone here to renew my passport. I just wanna ask if there are people who will go here next year to renew it? Please i want to know if I can renew it before aigust 2015.
Hi, Keezhia.
The Consulate General of the Philippines in Vancouver has consular outreach program in Yellowknife. Check the announcement in the homepage. You can set up an alert through Google Alert and use the keyword = Yellowknife consular outreach program 2014 and 2015. I suggest you to book the latest available schedule just so if you missed it you still have time for the next schedule far from August 2015.
I applied for passport renewal in July 18 and until now, I still have not received my passport in the mail. Through reading your posts I learned that is the delay is due to the volume of applicants. Thanks for the info..
Anyway I tried following up and check the status of the passport, sent the consulate a few e-mails, no response and tried to call them but their line does not work :/ That was a little disappointing…
You’re welcome Jessica. Let’s just hope that this is just a temporary delay. Maybe the inefficiency of customer service in PCG Vancouver will be compensated with an explanation perhaps in the website. Let’s cross our fingers.
hi there Jessica. quick question, did you already received your passport? if yes, when?
thank you!
Hi April, unfortunately, I still haven’t got a hold of my passport. I’m just hoping it’ll get to me at least before the year ends…
I have renewed my passport last August 2014 but until now I haven’t received it yet. My mom died in the Philippines and I need to go home ASAP. Is there any way that I get a passport as soon as possible?
Thanks much.
Juliana, I offer my sincere condolence.
You may be able to travel to the Philippines without a passport using a travel document. But first you should call the PCG Vancouver if there’s anything that can be done without securing a travel document.
You can read the story of Andy (via the comment) and his son. He was able to get a travel document for his son whose new passport will be claimed in the Philippines instead.
I hope you can go home as soon as possible. And if you don’t mind please do share the outcome.
Hi, have a good day I just want to know how to renew May passport exp. next year oct 10 2015 . Pls guide me , I can walk in or no ? Thanks
Hi, Aileen.
You do have a choice of renewing your Philippine passport through consular outreach program or walk-in. I have a blog post that will help you decide: How to Renew Philippine Passport in Canada.
It’s a good thing you are already planning a year before the passport expiration. Have a safe trip Aileen.
Hello Carolyn this is to give you more infos about the Travel Document being issued to all Philippine Nationals without passports by our Philippine Consulate General here in Canada..as i have already told you before processing of my son’s passport got delayed in Manila thus in order for my son to travel with me in the Philippines the Philcongen of Toronto issued my son a one way travel document to travel ..upon our arrival in Manila immigration officer told me that the Travel Dicument is not necessary because my son’s passport is still valid til January 2015 and that travel document is only necessary if passport is expired and also with those less than 6months validity for h non immigrant status abroad…but because we are permanent resident of canada my son’s passport though with less than 6months validity it is still considered ok…
Thanks Andy for visiting and even having the time to share your experience. I hope you don’t mind if I make a blog post based on your experience. Salamat!
hi . i made a booking and cancelled after two days because were trying to catch the outreach program but unfortunately it got full just after 45 mins of checking . now i would like to ask if we can still go there without booking online or making an appointment ?
Daryl walk-in appearance is not allowed in Philippine Consulate General Vancouver. You still have to make an appointment online. Check the post “How to Renew Philippine Passport in Canada” for more options in other Philippine consulates in Canada.
i renewed my son’s e passport at PCG Toronto last July 17,2014 our claim slip date is September 18,2014, i am worried because of this delayed of passport processing in Manila. We are booked for a flight in Manila on September 26,2014. my concern is if my son’s passport will not be delieverd to us on time.how can he travel with me in Manila? any advise frtom the admins here?
Andy I searched for an alternative to travel without a passport. I found information about travel document. I’m not sure if this is the right solution but I thought of mentioning it still. A travel document will allow a person to travel (one way) in the Philippines without a passport. The release will take three days from the date of application.
I recommend you to call the PCG Toronto if your son can possibly have a travel document even without submitting the original passport (one of the requirements). But then again, maybe your son’s passport will arrive in your mailbox a few days before the flight. I wish that everything will turn out just fine.
Thanks a lot for the advise….i will call PCG Toronto right away.
You are welcome Andy. And if you don’t mind, can you share the outcome to help our “kababayan” who might be experiencing the same situation. Thanks in advance.
Hi Carolyn,
my son’s passport did not arrived yet on September 18,2014. The Philippine Consulate General here in Toronto is going to isue my son a Travel Document so that he can travel with me in the Philippines on September 26,2014. we are going to pick up the passport at DFA office in Manila upon our arrival so that my son can used it to travel back here in Canada. {according to PhilConGen passport processing at DFA Manila encountered Machine printing problem which is the main cause of this processing delays}
thank you for accomodating me here..}
Great news!
It’s nice to know that your son can travel back to the Philippines without a passport but with a travel document from PCG Toronto. And we learned one more thing: you can apply for Philippine passport in Canada and get the new passport in the Philippines.
One more thing, you just confirmed that the DFA Manila is having a problem with the printing machine. I passed on to Edith the article I’ve read that the delay of passport issuance of the DFA is due to volume of applicants. Machine and volume? With the latter there’s no remedy but to change the system and employ more people.
OK. Let’s not spoil the good news.
Thanks Andy for sharing your experience with us. I really appreciate your visit and tips. Salamat!
I applied first week of June and up to now i haven’t received my passport. When i was applying online it said that 6-8 weeks but then when i came for personal appearance it’s 10-12 weeks. Why try to be world class but look how long doest it take. If the central bank of the Philippines can’t accomodate printing those e-passports why are we doing it?
I know how frustrating it is to wait, Edith. I hope the Philippine government would facilitate the renewal of Philippine passport and add more consulate in Canada and other countries. Filipinos will continue to bring pride to our country wherever they are overseas–may the recognition be accompanied with quality service.
By the way Ms. Carolyn today is Sept. 19, still my passport haven’t been sent back to me. I don’t know how PCG Vancouver is working on follow ups. This is ridiculous.
This news, Edith, may somehow explain the problem: according to DFA spokesman Charles Jose the delay in the delivery of passports is caused by the volume of passport applicants.
If you will ask me, “the volume” must have a “permanent solution” because Filipinos will always seek opportunity to work overseas–and travel whenever possible.
We applied on July 3rd,2014 with the intent of travelling to the US to visit my ailing Uncle. I brought along his Doctors note with the hopes of being able to expedite the process, though i was told that it takes 8-10 weeks to process, they still accepted my renewal application and was advised to check 2 days before my flight on the 29th. By the way, my passport expires on February 15, 2014 and was just short by a few weeks of the mandatory 6 months expiry/travel window.
Though everyone at the PCG office were all accommodating, polite and kind, my frustration boils down to the process that it used to be 2 weeks renewal int the past became 8-10 weeks.
I cant imagine how it would be for a Filipino living abroad to be without any passport for more than 2 months while applying for a renewal. I feel its counter productive as this procedure will prevent someone to function at work especially if it requires you to travel abroad for work and also to visit ailing relatives or worse a passing away of a loved one back home.
hi mam,my wife passport renewed in vancouver,last june 9,14.til now she havent recieve it yet.,her visa permit expires on sept 24.were getting nervous,here in the phils.does it affect our family sponsorship,via care giver program.ty
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Giron, I apologize for not immediately responding. Your wife can renew her visa online or through paper application. As for the passport, she should contact the PCG Vancouver to follow up her passport. I don’t think it will affect the sponsorship of your family under the Live-in Caregiver Program. However, I suggest your wife to send a photocopy of the her new passport to he immigration as soon as she receive the passport to keep files updated.
Hi i just wanna ask we had our appointment last july 11 and i need to go back to philippines due to an emergency situation before Sept 20. I was worried i might not make it in time because i heard the waiting period is about 10weeks, and that’s more than 2 months. Do you think i have a chance to receive it just before maybe Sept 15? Hoping to hear from you! And btw this post is brilliant! You sure helped a lot! Thank you
Patricia based on my experience I suppose you’ll get your passport before September 20. I sent an email to PCG Vancouver about the status of my passport, but I didn’t get a response. Fortunately, I receive my passport in two months.
About your trip, do you have Plan B, that is, rescheduling your flight and expecting additional fees. I’m glad you like the post. I’ll make sure to write quality content for newcomers and our kababayan.
Hi! Good day..
I just want to ask if what will i do because i will be able to renew my passport this august 15 and i want to rush/expedite my application for my passport.. How much will i pay? Should it be payable through money order or cash?
Thank you
Cristy, I’m afraid expedited processing of the Philippine passport is ONLY possible in the Philippines. The Philippine passport is processed and printed in the Philippines and that’s why it takes two months (maximum) to receive the new passport. On the contrary, it only takes ten to fourteen days to apply or renew a passport in the Philippines.
Hey guys, is anyone had an experience renewing the passport without surrendering the old one, i booked an appointment on august 18 and im going to use my passport on august 23..
Ren, I guest you can ask for consideration to the staff of PCG Vancouver. They are very accommodating. The last time I went at PCG Vancouver in Canada Place was just in July (2014) with a friend. Although we arrived an hour before her appointment, an employee helped her right away. She was done within 30 minutes.
Hello,
Me and husband renewed our passport last june2 and unfortunately our scheduled flight is on 11th of august. I still am not sure if I will reschedule our flights now or maybe wait a week more, because I heard from a fellow couple friend that there passports arrived 8 weeks prior.
Thank you in advance!
It takes two months to get your new passport (based on the PCG Vancouver website). Fortunately for others, it took them just more than a month. Let’s wish you belong to the latter group. 🙂
It’s possible to change my mailing address
Hi, Jose. I haven’t had the same experience before so I suggest you to send them an email (vancouverpcg@telus.net) or make a phone call [(604) 685-1619 or (604) 685-7645] as soon as possible although it will take maximum of two months to receive your new passport.
Hi! We would like to book an appointment for the renewal of our passport in Vancouver.. But the problem is it all booked from August -December 2014…. And no walk-ins allowed.. And for the outreach program we can’t go thru well.. Will there be another way? We do not want to go to Toronto ‘coz it will cause us a a lot of money to go there.
Nelson, I was once in your shoe. Until I chose the unusual (and silly) route. Sorry to keep you craving for that strategy, but please refer to the post (near the end) I updated for you.
Hang on there. Being different has advantages especially in a case like this.
Hi! We were planning to renew my passport it’s either in vancouver or outreach program.. My question is, I have a US visa with 10 yrs validity attached to my old passport, what will happen to that once my passport has been renewed? Thank you so much for answering back to our concerns..
There’s nothing to worry about your US Visa Jackie.
My US Visa is still on my old passport. I have read a tip to keep both passport, old and new, when traveling. Whenever you are crossing the border to the US, you can show your visa on the old passport; no need to detach and stick it on the new passport. (I tried but realized soon the impending irreparable damage if I continue.)
Good luck with your trip in Vancouver.
Don’t miss the Stanley Park, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, and Richmond Night Market (don’t skip ramen and curry fish ball 🙂 ).
How long did it take you to get your passport. We renewed in Vancouver last May 12. We are going home on July 24 buy don’t have our passports yet.
Russel it took me two months to get my passport via mail. You should receive your passport this week based on the given dates. Bon voyage!
My passport will expire on September 24, 2014 but I’m planning to go home to Manila on first week of September 2014. Am I still allowed to travel? My plan is to just renew my passport there.
Based on the PCG Vancouver website the passport holder should travel with a Philippine passport that has a validity of at least 6 months. I’m not sure if you’ll have trouble with the immigration in the Philippines or in Canada with your case.
You can renew your passport without booking an appointment in Ottawa or Toronto. I hope that helps.
May you have a great time Maria in the Philippines now that it has favorable weather.
hello sir/maam
i just looked in the computer that booking for vancouver office passport renewal was fully booked and all outreached programs in calgary and other places was also all fully booked no more dates or months available until december 2014 ..Is there any chance that i can notify if their a cancellation of other persons in vancouver office or calgary edmonton outreach programs ..so that i can renew my passport also with 1 of my friend …. Pls let me know.. just urgent to renew my passport….thank u very much
Don’t fret.
You have a lot of options Felicidad to choose from. You can either go to Philippine Embassy in Ottawa or Philippine Consulate General in Toronto. You can read “How to Renew Philippine Passport in Canada” for more details.
And share this info with your friend so that both of you can choose the best option.
hi, im waiting for the outreach of edmonton but unluckily fully booked,my passport will expire on june 5,2015 and i decided to take vacation in the philippines on november until dec. 28,2014.can i still use my passport until that date?then i will renew when im back.thanks a lot .God bless…
Hi, Elma.
I’m not quite sure how to answer your question but I found an information from PCG Vancouver that might help:
“A passport may be renewed 6 months prior to its expiration date.”
You may want to try to book an appointment for consular outreach program close to Edmonton. The surest way to reserve your spot for a passport renewal is to book an appointment in PCG Vancouver (or in other consulates). It may cause inconvenience since you will have to stretch your budget and time. Still, it’s an opportunity to visit Vancouver in summer.
And also it’s great to only think of vacation; no paperwork awaiting in your return.
I hope you get to choose the best option to renew your passport. Enjoy your vacation in the Philippines!
hi there! i saw your advisory about 2014 consular outreach program..and you will go to calgary on july 15-17 2014. I just want to ask if i can book my schedule now on that days…how?
Hi, Laarni.
You’re right. On July 15-17 there will be a consular outreach program but as of today (June 13) the online booking is not yet available. Keep on checking the website. When it becomes available book an appointment online as soon as you can.
Hi there, Just want to know how many weeks before i received the pasaport!!i just renewed last may 6…thanks…,
To answer your question, I referred to the Q&A page: “New passport will be available approximately 2 months after date of application.”
And that’s how long I waited for my passport. Be patient Maria.
If you correctly filled up the self-addressed envelope, you can expect to receive your passport in the mailbox within two months.
There’s nothing to worry about. I know nobody wants to play the waiting game but the good thing is it comes with certainty.
Hello! Hope u can help me with my inquiry. I am still outside Canada and I will be going there by August, 2014. My Philippine passport will expire on February 25, 2015 and I plan to renew it as soon as I reach Vancouver so that I would be able to renew also my TWP. Can I apply online now even if I am outside Canada? Thank you in advance.
Hi, Lerrie.
I’m glad to be of help. And I commend you for planning your trip and documents. Online booking on Vancouverpcg.org allows 90 days advance booking. So based on your timeline you can now book online. You may have to visit the site several times to grab your preferred date of appearance in the Philippine Consulate at Vancouver.
Hi, where can I get the e-passport application form? Thank you
Hi, Junna.
You may refer to Step 1 and click the link e-passport application form (second in the list of requirements).
Do we have to submit the application on-line or hand carry an accomplished application on the day that we have booked?
Hi, Crystal.
You have to print and show the appointment confirmation that you will receive in your email after booking an appointment online.
You also have to submit the accomplished e-passport application form in PCG Vancouver. For the complete list of requirements you can refer to the second page of e-passport application form and to this post for more tips.
Hi good morning! Im requesting to book an appointment for my renewal of passport on may 20,2014.
Hi, Marilyn. It’s nice of you to drop by. You can do the step 2 of this post to book your appointment (for PCG Vancouver).
I checked online and the only available slot is on August.
You can book an appointment for the consular outreach program in your area or in the nearest city.
Bon voyage! Take all the tips with you in your trip to PCG Vancouver or to other consulates.
Hello, do have an idea if how many self address envelope would I need if there are 4 of us in the family who will be renewing the passports.
thanks
Hi, Churchill.
I checked the Q&A page and found this: “Applicant MUST provide a self-addressed prepaid return envelope from CanadaPost (secure a signature on delivery sticker if possible) or a private courier service of applicant’s choice.”
I sent an email to clarify if it is possible like in your case to only have one self-addressed envelope for all the members of the family. I’ll be waiting for the response and post the result in the comment.
Thanks to the staff of PCG Vancouver for the quick response.
Based on my understanding, if the appointment is scheduled at PCG Vancouver, the passports of the members of a family can be mailed using ONE large expresspost envelope. Don’t forge to write the names at the side of the envelope for reference.
For consular outreach program “. . . the Consulate will require individual envelopes because the application form is filed by day and not per family.”
For other concerns or further clarification you can send an email to vancouverpcg@telus.net.
If you want to know where else you can renew the Philippine passport read the post: How To Renew Philippine Passport In Canada.
Hello,
CIC has lost my mom’s passport. Now she’s back to square one and they gave her only 60 days.
What’s the best way she could get a passport on time?
Hi, Nonoy.
I’m sorry to hear that. Have you tried asking the CIC for consideration or leeway? Try to explain your mom’s case. I can’t give much advice because it’s the first time I’ve heard of a passport missing, as you mentioned, caused by CIC.
As for getting a new passport, I think you should call or email PCG Vancouver or other Philippine consulates in Canada. Ask if they can provide a new passport for your mother. Provide much information as possible to help the staff decide accordingly. You can never tell what clarity and sincerity could do.
I hope everything will turn out fine.
i just want to book an appointment fir the renewal of my passport
Hi, Jeanalyn. You can proceed to step 2 and follow the instruction on how to book an appointment. But don’t forget to read step 1 as well and make sure to gather all the requirements.