How to renew Philippine Passport in Canada?

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How to Renew Philippine Passport in Canada

A complete guide to renewing your Philippine passport through the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa or any of the Philippine Consulate General offices across Canada.

Philippine Passport Renewal

Before renewing your Philippine Passport, you may consider getting a driver’s license or any provincial or photo ID in Canada. Then, get the permanent resident (PR) card if you are already eligible.

It is advisable for every Filipino to have a valid passport which can always serve as a valid ID. (You may also consider getting a driver’s license or provincial ID) until you receive your permanent resident (PR) card.

Three (3) Ways to Renew Philippine Passport in Philippine Consulate General in Canada

For the passport renewal, it is mandatory to appear personally.

First: Book an Appointment

For passport renewal, it can be done either at the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa, Ontario (the only Philippine Embassy in Canada) or in any of its Philippine Consulate General offices in Canada, such as the one in midtown Toronto. ONLY booked and scheduled appointments are allowed due to pandemic.

Second: Consular Outreach Program

You can do it through the consular outreach program in your area. The Philippine Consulate General in different cities like Charlottetown, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, St. John’s, Toronto & Vancouver are visiting different places in Canada. Check the PCG website for outreach schedules.

Third: Book Online (Vancouver)

You can book an appointment online if you are planning to renew your Philippine Passport in Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver.

Do you know the best way that can work for you? Continue reading to find out more details.

Note: If you have asked to have the new Passport mailed to your address, you will also receive the old Passport you submitted.

It is not easy to renew your Philippine Passport without a valid scheduled appointment. Keep your patience no matter what when following up via email, making a phone call and even in meeting them personally.

Keeping abreast is another factor to know the latest updates on how to apply for a Philippine Passport.

All information is FREE – just do some Google search and check on their websites. You may also follow the Philippine Embassy and its Consulate offices in Canada through social media and their websites. Unfortunately, some consular offices have no websites nor social media accounts, but one thing for sure – their online consulate presence is there.

Philippine Embassy in Ottawa

TWO OPTIONS to renew your Philippine Passport:

First Option: Consular outreach program in some provinces. Check for the announcement and updates. You may call them and book for an appointment at +1 (613) 233-1121.

Second Option: Book an appointment to any of the Consular office of the Philippine embassy in Canada. Passport Renewal processing is usually three (3) months.

Requirements for Passport Renewal

E-passport application form
Original Passport
Photocopy of the data page (bio page)
Photocopy of work permit or PR card
Xpresspost envelope with signature sticker
Exact cash payment ($81.00)

Visit the passport information page for the complete requirements. Fees may change.

Contact Information – Philippine Embassy in Ottawa

Address: 130 Albert Street East (Ste). 900 Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5G4
Tel. No: +1 (613) 233-1121
Fax No: +1 (613) 233-4165
Duty Officer: +1 (613) 614-2846 (embassy hotline)
Email: embassyofphilippines@rogers.com, ottawa.pe@dfa.gov.ph
Office Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri except for Philippine and other Ottawa holidays)

Other matters concerning immigration in Canada, visit our website at https://jcalaw.ca/immigration-law/

Philippine Consulate General in Toronto

First: Consular outreach program of the consulate general in some provinces. Check the announcement for updates of the outreach and list of passport applicants with confirmed appointments.

Check the tentative schedule of consular outreach services in Toronto.

You must book an online appointment to secure a spot. Mark the scheduled date and brace yourself for the marathon. The dates may change and unexpected events may happen. It has happened in the past, and it may happen again. With the huge list of outreach services in different provinces of Canada and a growing number of Filipinos, we hope it will not happen again.

Didn’t I say you must have huge patience to renew Philippine passport in Canada?

Second: Go directly to Philippine Consulate General Toronto for passport renewal.

Book an Appointment

Need Help With Your Philippine Passport?

JCA Law Office can assist with passport-related legal requirements including SPAs, affidavits, and document authentication for the Philippine Consulate.

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100 Responses to “How to renew Philippine Passport in Canada?”

May 11, 2020

Leominita

Hello good morning? I have a question i want to renew my passport that is already expired since September 2018 do i need to book an appointment before i will to in person? Thanks and have a good day

Reply
1. May 11, 2020
  
  Mojet Lizardo
  
  Yes, you need an appointment with the Philippine Consulate. Refer to their website: https://www.philcongen-toronto.com/announcements/631/implementation-of-appointment-system
  
  Reply
  1. October 17, 2022
    
    Mia
    
    Hi, good day! We bought ticket last February for Philippines on December but I just found out now that My daughter’s passport just expired last sept. I don’t know what will I gonna do. We only have 1 month and 2 wiks before going to philippines. Am I valid to just ask for Travel document and just renew the passport in the Phil. once we are there?
    
    Reply
    1. October 17, 2022
      
      Gin Aguilar
      
      Hi Mia,
      
      It is best to contact the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa or the nearest Philippine Consulate offices that can provide passport renewal services.
      Website:
      Philippine Embassy Ottawa: https://ottawape.dfa.gov.ph/
      Philippine Consulate Toronto:https://www.philcongen-toronto.com/
      
      Hope that helps.
      
      Reply
    2. January 8, 2024
      
      Sha
      
      I am an international student here in Ontario with my 11yr old daughter. We need to renew her soon to expire passport. She is illegitimate but used her Filipino father’s last name in her previous passport. We don’t have any contact with him since she was a baby and my daughter want her last name changed to mine since she gets embarrassed having a different last name. In school here in Canada, she uses my last name. Can she use my last name in renewing her passport?
      
      Reply
2. April 23, 2021
  
  delrosariogilda@gmail.com
  
  Hi! Good day! Madam/ Sir
  This is with regards to the passport renewal of my husband And had expired. What is the best way so he can renew as soon possible. Also we are aware of this pandemic . Thank you
  
  Reply
  1. April 23, 2021
    
    Gin Aguilar
    
    Hi Leominita,
    You need to get in touch with the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa or any of its Philippine Consulate offices in Canada to book an appointment. That is the only way you may renew your Philippine passport.
    
    Reply
    1. June 9, 2021
      
      Wak
      
      Hi, I went to PCG in Vancouver today to renew my Passport that will expire on December. They kept my old Passport. Should I have kept it or is that fine?
      
      Reply
      1. June 14, 2021
        
        Gin Aguilar
        
        Hello,
        
        It would be best to confirm and clarify with PCG Vancouver the reason for keeping your passport with them.
      2. September 17, 2022
        
        Samantha
        
        Hi. I am a dual citizen Filipino Canadian. My philippine passport expired. Do i renew it the same way as a Filipino citizen or is there another way to renew considering I habe dual citizenship?
      3. September 20, 2022
        
        Gin Aguilar
        
        Hi Samantha,
        All information regarding Philippine passport renewal is on the website of the Philippine Embassy https://ottawape.dfa.gov.ph/ or the nearest philippine consulate in your area.
    2. August 7, 2021
      
      Larry Visperas
      
      Hi, I just want to ask there’s any outreach mission in Saskatoon this month or next month for renewal of passport, thank you
      
      Reply
      1. August 9, 2021
        
        Gin Aguilar
        
        Hi Larry, thank you for getting in touch with JCA LAW. It would be best to get in touch with the Philippine Embassy to find out regarding their consular outreach programs: https://ottawape.dfa.gov.ph/
  2. June 15, 2022
    
    Leonarda Dionisio
    
    Can you please book a appointment for my parents renewal for thier passport please?
    
    Reply
    1. June 16, 2022
      
      Gin Aguilar
      
      Hi,
      You can go directly to the Philippine Consulate website to book your appointment: https://philcongen-toronto.com/consular/passport_appoint.php
      
      Hope that helps.
      
      Reply
3. September 3, 2022
  
  Anna Santiano
  
  Good day, I have a question regarding the renewal of my passport. I live in montreal and Im a person with disability, its really hard for me to travel just to renew my passport that is why my passport’s already been expired for years now. I wanted to know if there is any way I can renew it online. I had a friend who was able to renew it online.
  
  Reply
  1. September 6, 2022
    
    Gin Aguilar
    
    Hello Anna,
    Please get in touch with the Philippine Consulate for the list of requirements to renew your passport.
    https://www.philcongen-toronto.com/consular/consular_passport.php
    
    Reply
4. February 8, 2023
  
  Maria Caluya
  
  Do I need a valid PR card in order for me to renew my expired Philippine passport or can I just used my expired pR card and present that I just renewed my PR card? Coz we were planning to go back home this year…thanks
  
  Reply
  1. February 9, 2023
    
    Gin Aguilar
    
    Hi Maria Caluya,
    Please check with Philippine Embassy or the nearest Philippine Consulate office in your area.
    Requirements are also listed in the website of PCG Toronto: https://www.philcongen-toronto.com/consular/consular_passport.php
    
    Reply
June 9, 2020

Janet polonio

Hi I want to renew my passport that will be expired on September, I want to make an appointment thank you

Reply
1. June 9, 2020
  
  Mojet Lizardo
  
  Yes, you need an appointment with the Philippine Consulate. Refer to their website: https://www.philcongen-toronto.com/announcements/631/implementation-of-appointment-system
  
  Reply
  1. August 8, 2020
    
    Marieta Suguitan
    
    Hi. I’m in Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario and I want to renew my passport that expires April 2021and I want to be done in Toronto. Do I need to book an appointment? I’m currently pregnant.
    
    Reply
    1. August 10, 2020
      
      Mojet Lizardo
      
      Hello, please contact the Philippine Consulate directly. https://www.philcongen-toronto.com/
      
      Reply
      1. August 26, 2020
        
        Oliver omega
        
        Hi my passport will be expire next year and I need to renew it, I’m here in sherbrooke Quebec. What is the fastest way to renew my passport, thank you
      2. August 26, 2020
        
        Gin Aguilar
        
        Hi Oliver,
        
        The nearest Philippine Consulate office in Quebec will be in Ottawa. You need to schedule your appointment if you plan on renewing your passport. Here is the link to schedule an appointment with them: https://dfaincanada.com/otw/appointment
        
        Hope that helps.
      3. May 25, 2021
        
        Mike
        
        What are the options to renew a passport in philippine consulate in calgary if you are out of status?
      4. May 26, 2021
        
        Gin Aguilar
        
        Hi Mike, We do not process Passport renewal. It would be best to ask the Philippine Consulate in Calgary. Thank you.
    2. January 4, 2021
      
      Fe Dumaua
      
      >Hello. I wanted to renew my passport that will expires on March 2021. Is it ok if I will go directly in Philippine General consulate or just book an appointment.? Please let me know the best way that I should do. Thank you!
      
      Reply
  2. March 15, 2021
    
    Lizzette N.
    
    Hello Good evening! Is there a way to get an appointment even though it’s fully booked ? Because my mom already bought a ticket for December- January 2022 but my passport expired on September 2021.
    
    Reply
    1. March 15, 2021
      
      Gin Aguilar
      
      Hi Lizette,
      You may try calling the Philippine Consulate to check if there are opened slots other than the one being shown online. You can check their contact details at: https://www.philcongen-toronto.com/contact/index.php
      
      Reply
  3. August 7, 2022
    
    Syd
    
    Hi, my PR card expired last month and I’m also renewing my passport. Just wondering if they will still accept my PR card renewal receipt from IRCC?
    
    Reply
    1. August 8, 2022
      
      Gin Aguilar
      
      Hi Syd,
      
      Thank you for your message. It would be best to get in touch with the Philippine Consulate as they will be the best person to decide regarding requirements for Passport renewal.
      
      Reply
2. March 27, 2021
  
  Lei
  
  Hi my passport renewal appointment was scheduled on July 2,2021(Friday) we’re planning to visit the Philippines on september 15. do u think we already receive the passport by that time? Also Can we book a ticket while waiting for our passport?
  
  Thank You so much!!
  
  Reply
  1. March 28, 2021
    
    Mojet Lizardo
    
    Hello, it may be too tight as the passport processing by the consulate takes two to three months. It is best that you get in touch with the Philippine Consulate or Embassy for guidance.
    
    Reply
June 12, 2020

Liza Morales

Hello. I’m here in Brandon, Manitoba. My passport will be expired on Aug 15, 2020 and I have to go home to the Philippines on December for my son’s wedding. How can I renew my passport ASAP? Please help. Thanks.

Reply
1. June 18, 2020
  
  Mojet Lizardo
  
  Yes, you need an appointment with the Philippine Consulate. Refer to their website: https://www.philcongen-toronto.com/announcements/631/implementation-of-appointment-system Passport renewals are to be done directly with the Philippine Consulate. Call the Consulate. We can assist you in securing PSA/NSO certificates, if you need it.
  
  Reply
  1. January 5, 2021
    
    Marivic balancio
    
    Hi my husband is renewing his passport. How to book an appointment
    
    Reply
    1. January 12, 2021
      
      Gin Aguilar
      
      Hi Marivic,
      
      Thank you for getting in touch with JCA LAW. Renewal of Philippine passport can only be done at the Philippine Embassy or its Philippine consulate offices.
      For more information, check their website: https://www.philcongen-toronto.com/consular/consular_passport.php
      
      Hope this helps.
      
      Reply
2. August 8, 2020
  
  Marieta Suguitan
  
  Hi. I’m in Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario and I want to renew my passport that expires April 2021and I want to be done in Toronto. Do I need to book an appointment? I’m currently pregnant.
  
  Reply
  1. August 10, 2020
    
    Mojet Lizardo
    
    Hello, please contact the Philippine Consulate directly. https://www.philcongen-toronto.com/
    
    Reply
July 4, 2020

grace

Hi I booked online appointment for passport renewal but I didn’t get any confirmation email regarding my passport renewal so I don’t know if I go to Vancouver on the day I booked it.. I’m trying to book other date but won’t let me in since my name already in their system… just worried as I live in Vancouver island …not sure if I go or not .

Reply
1. July 5, 2020
  
  Mojet Lizardo
  
  Hello Grace, please contact the Philippine Consulate nearest you.
  
  Reply
August 4, 2020

Hazel Rafer

Hi there, philippine consulate in vancouver accept walk- in applicants?

My passport will be expired on Aug14th, and the earliest date of appointment is sept. 1st..
Im planning to go there tom morning, wondering if they accept walk-in..

Thank you

Reply
1. August 6, 2020
  
  admin
  
  Hi Hazel,
  It’s best to call the Philippine Consulate in Vancouver to check.
  
  Reply
2. November 15, 2020
  
  Samantha Reyes
  
  Hi, I am renewing my philippine passport. I need to update my civil status from single to married, but I am keeping my maiden name as my surname, i haven’t used my spouse’s surname in any documents in the past. Do i need to show my marriage certificate for the civil status update? Pls let me know thanks.
  
  Reply
  1. November 16, 2020
    
    Gin Aguilar
    
    Hi Samantha,
    Thank you for getting in touch with JCA LAW. You may have to provide a copy of marriage contract/Report of Marriage issued by the Philippines National Statistics Office (NSO). It would be best to verify the required documents from the nearest Philippine consulate in your area to be sure what will be needed from your end.
    
    Reply
August 24, 2020

batongbakal.bmc@gmail.com

Hi!

Does the Ph Consulate in Toronto still allow applicants to pick-up their passports in person or is it now mandatory to bring Canada Xpresspost envelope?

Thanks!

Reply
1. August 24, 2020
  
  Gin Aguilar
  
  Hi,
  According to the Philippine Consulate in Toronto website, applicants must bring self-addressed Canada Post Xpress post envelope in order to mail back the documents or passports to them.
  
  https://www.philcongen-toronto.com/announcements/635/urgent-advisory-no-13-procedures-on-appointment-system-for-consular-services
  
  Reply
September 24, 2020

Inah

Hi, i’m an international student in ontario and my passport will soon be expired in 2022. I plan to get my work visa after i graduate. Is it possible to renew my Passport without removing my student work status and visitors visa?

Reply
1. September 25, 2020
  
  Gin Aguilar
  
  Hi Inah,
  
  The validity of your visitor visa depends on the date of expiry of your passport when you submitted it for visa application. Keep in mind that visitors visa is usually up to 6 months only. You need to renew your visitor visa prior to your 6-month stay to maintain a valid legal status here in Canada. If you are studying, then better to get a student visa. You may renew your passport as needed.
  
  Hope that helps.
  
  Reply
2. February 16, 2022
  
  Liza Bernales
  
  Hello!I need to renew my Philippine Passport which expired.My PR card is also expired..what do I need to get so I can proceed applying for Phil. Passport?
  
  Reply
  1. February 17, 2022
    
    Gin Aguilar
    
    Hello Liza,
    
    Thank you for getting in touch with JCA LAW. If your PR card already expired, you may need to show proof that you are in the process of renewing your PR Card, such as receipt from IRCC for the renewal fees.
    You need to schedule your appointment for Philippine Passport renewal at the Philippine Embassy or any of its Philippine Consulate offices in Canada.
    
    Hope that helps.
    
    Reply
November 8, 2020

Nicole Alvarez

Hi,

Question: I am an International student and I have to renew my passport before it expires. This July 2021 to apply for my Work Permit after I graduate. One of the requirements is an original photocopy of one of the following:…Applicant’s valid Permanent Resident Card/Work Permit, Dual Citizenship Certificate (Order of Approval/Identification Certificate/Oath of Allegiance), valid Confirmation of Permanent Residency (for newly landed immigrant), or valid Tourist Visa to Canada, whichever is applicable. However, non are applicable to me. Am I able to apply with a student permit?

Reply
1. November 9, 2020
  
  Mojet Lizardo
  
  Hello Nicole, we will send you an email to address your questions. Thank you.
  
  Reply
November 21, 2020

Kim

Hello,
Can a Filipino tourist renew a passport here in Canada?

Reply
1. November 22, 2020
  
  Gin Aguilar
  
  Hi,
  
  Yes you may but you need to schedule an appointment with the Philippine Embassy or any of its Philippine Consulate offices in Canada. For all other information, you may check their website: https://www.philcongen-toronto.com/consular/consular_passport.php.
  
  Reply
November 22, 2020

Celo

Hello, my name is Marcelo. I’m planning to visit the Philippines in January. I’m a Canadian citizen, born in the Philippines. My passport expires in March, 2021. My question is: I have a 4-month old son born in the Philippines. I’d like to bring him home here in Toronto, Canada. The mother is willing and agree for the child to be with me. What are my options and requirements. Thank you very much.

Reply
1. November 22, 2020
  
  Gin Aguilar
  
  Hi Celo, thank you for getting in touch with JCA LAW Office. We will send you an email regarding your queries.
  
  Reply
  1. October 2, 2022
    
    Jade Regino
    
    Hello,
    
    I’m from Ontario, Canada. Can you please help me? I don’t know what to do because my brother got into an accident, and his life is now 50/50. My mom and I are worried. We want to go to the Philippines to see my brother but our passport expired. I’ve already booked an appointment but how long it will take to get a renewal of Philippine passport? Thank you for the answer.
    
    Reply
    1. October 3, 2022
      
      Gin Aguilar
      
      Hi Jade,
      
      It is best to get in touch directly with the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa or nearest Philippine Consulate in your location/province. You may inform them that it is an emergency, perhaps they can expedite it.
      Website:
      Philippine Embassy Ottawa: https://ottawape.dfa.gov.ph/
      Philippine Consulate Toronto:https://www.philcongen-toronto.com/
      
      Hope that helps.
      
      Reply
November 24, 2020

kevynne legaspi

Hi!

Do you know if an expired philippine passport is okay to use to apply for Canadian citizenship or i have to renew it before i can apply?

thank you!

Reply
1. November 26, 2020
  
  Gin Aguilar
  
  Hi Kevynne,
  
  Yes that is ok as long as you can provide a copy of other Valid IDs as part of citizenship requirements. Philippine passport is needed since you need to provide a copy of your biometric pages of your travel documents for the past five years.
  Hope that helps.
  
  Reply
January 16, 2021

nur

i lost my pr card. can i still renew my passport?

Reply
1. January 18, 2021
  
  Gin Aguilar
  
  Hi Nur,
  It would be best to give the Philippine Consulate office a call to check what you need if you lost your PR card.
  https://www.philcongen-toronto.com/consular/consular_passport.php
  
  Reply
January 24, 2021

Yeji

Can i renew a passport with expired pr card?

Reply
1. January 26, 2021
  
  Gin Aguilar
  
  Hi Yeji,
  
  As per Philippine Embassy website, “For passport applicants whose PR cards have expired, please obtain a “No Record Letter” from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Alternatively, they may present a CIC receipt showing that the applicant has renewed his/her PR card (the receipt must show the date of application and the name of the applicant). In the absence of the “No Record Letter” or CIC receipt, the applicant can accomplish an Affidavit of Filipino Citizenship.” It would be best to get in touch with them to ensure what requirements are needed. You may visit their website at: https://ottawape.dfa.gov.ph/index.php
  
  I hope that helps.
  
  Reply
March 14, 2021

Marites Diaz

Hi!

I want to renew my passport that will expire on june 2021? How to do it? I am now in Sydney, Nova Scotia ? Please help me how to make appointment online. Thank you!

Reply
1. March 15, 2021
  
  Gin Aguilar
  
  Hi Marites,
  
  Thank you for getting in touch with us. There is no other institution in Canada allowed to do Philippine Passport renewal other than the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa, or any of its Philippine Consulate offices around Canada. Try calling the Philippine Embassy to check if they have an available slot other than the one being reflected in their website. Their contact details: https://ottawape.dfa.gov.ph/index.php/2016-04-12-08-35-52/contact-information-directory
  
  Reply
2. April 13, 2021
  
  Daisy Garcia
  
  Hi! I just want to ask if there is other id requirement that I can use in passport renewal aside from valid pr card? My pr card will expire on july and my appointment for passport renewal is on dec. 16,2021. I need a valid passport to renew my PR card. If you could please help me for this matter. Thank you so much.
  
  Reply
  1. April 13, 2021
    
    Gin Aguilar
    
    Hi Daisy, thank you for getting in touch with JCA LAW. we can definitely assist you with your PR card renewal even without the most current passport. I’ll send all the information in your email. Thank you.
    
    Reply
    1. December 10, 2021
      
      Naomi Frances Lagramada
      
      Hi there will you be also able to help me with that. i also need to renew my PR card but my COPR and philippine passport had also expired
      
      Reply
      1. December 11, 2021
        
        Gin Aguilar
        
        Hello Naomi,
        Thanks for your message. We’ll be sending you an email to get more details. Thank you.
May 8, 2021

Maria fe Domingo

Hi! My name is MARIA FE DOMINGO. How can I renew my expired passport. My passport expired last February 21, 2021. Can I renew online? Because of the pandemic.

Reply
1. May 10, 2021
  
  Gin Aguilar
  
  Hi Myra,
  
  You may renew your passport by scheduling an appointment with the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa or in any of its Philippine Consulate offices in Canada.
  
  Reply
June 27, 2021

Nestor Veridiano

Hi, I am a Filipino senior citizen, with Canada PR and currently living near Toronto. My passport will expire in September 2021. I understand as a senior citizen I don’t need book on line. Can I go straight to the Phil consulate office in Toronto with my papers without an appointment. Or should I contact you first? I appreciate your advice. Thanks very much.

Reply
1. June 29, 2021
  
  Gin Aguilar
  
  Hi Nestor, thank you for getting in touch with us, but the only institution that processes renewal of Philippine passports is Philippine Consulate in Toronto, please get in touch with them. Their contact details: https://www.philcongen-toronto.com/contact/index.php
  
  I hope that helps.
  
  Reply
July 14, 2021

Elena Elke

Hello!

I attempted to book a group appointment for renewal of passport. I got the msg on my email ” the notice of provisional schedule” that i should confirm in one hr. Or else ot will be automatically cancell .i can not confirm because i dont have the CODE NUMBER . how do you send this code no
I have not recieved any
Thanjs

Reply
1. July 15, 2021
  
  Gin Aguilar
  
  Hi Elena, I believe the Phlippine Consulate will be sending you an email if you booked an appointment with them and all the instructions will be there. You need to get in touch with the Philippine Consulate office if you have further questions. Here’s their contact details: https://www.philcongen-toronto.com/contact/index.php
  
  Hope that helps.
  
  Reply
September 4, 2021

aj

hi can i ask a question ? im from the us and i book an appointment for renewal of my passport inh calgary. after my renewal can i stay in canada in 1week ?

Reply
1. September 7, 2021
  
  Gin Aguilar
  
  Hi AJ,
  
  Thank you for getting in touch with JCA LAW. You may check the latest travel updates under Canada’s Immigration system: https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada#determine-fully
  
  Reply
  1. October 13, 2021
    
    Angeryll
    
    Hi, I live in Washington, USA.The PCG is 3hrs away from where we live so we decided to drive up there instead of going to san francisco. Is that okay? or do we have to be living in Canada to reñew our passport there? Thank you!
    
    Reply
    1. October 13, 2021
      
      Gin Aguilar
      
      Hi Angeryll,
      Thank you for getting in touch with JCA LAW. It would be best to check and get in touch with the Philippine Consulate General prior to you driving over here.
      PCG Toronto contact details:
      Telephone (416) 922.7181
      Facsimile (416) 922.2638
      Email: consularmatters@philcongen-toronto.com
      Thank you.
      
      Reply
      1. March 2, 2022
        
        JC Guzman
        
        Hello, I have an expired passport and I just book an appointment to renew it. However, I will be travelling to Mexico in mid May, is that enough time for me to get my renewed passport or will I need to pay for Rushed passport? Thank you for you time and help
      2. March 3, 2022
        
        Gin Aguilar
        
        Hi JC,
        
        It would be best to directly inquire with the Philippine Embassy or to the Philippine Consulate where you plan on booking your appointment, as they are the only one who can inform you of the timeline for passport renewal.
September 15, 2021

JK

Hi there,

I just have a concern question, I’m planning to go home in the Philippines in November this year and my passport will expires in March next yr. So my concern is, it won’t be a having the 6 months-allowance validity. Will there will be a problem on it? If I renew my passport this week or sooner, it still won’t reach to me before my travel date of November first or second week because it says in the site that the processing will probably take approximately of 8 weeks or more. I’m planning it to renew in the Philippines though when I get there. Thanks for answering my concern.

Reply
1. September 27, 2021
  
  Gin Aguilar
  
  Hi JK,
  Thank you for getting in touch with JCA LAW. It would be best to check with the Philippine Consulate as its the only government institution that can assist you with passport renewal.
  
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November 18, 2021

Mike

Hi, my wife and I are planning to have a dual citizenship (Filipino and Canadian). we have gathered most of the necessary papers but both our passports are missing, it got lost in the shuffle of things, so how do we go about getting processed.

Please advise.

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1. November 19, 2021
  
  Mojet Lizardo
  
  Hello there, please contact any Philippine consulate nearest you. For reference, you may want to check this link: https://www.philcongen-toronto.com/consular/consular_dual.php. We will also message you in private. Thank you.
  
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December 16, 2021

Eden

Hello, I have a question regarding the civil status. My marriage has been annulled and in the marriage contract it already has an annotation however I am still using my married surname in the passport. What is the civil status that I should use in the application? Married or Annulled? Thank you.

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1. December 30, 2021
  
  Gin Aguilar
  
  Hi Eden,
  
  Please refer to this information from the Philippine Embassy website:
  https://ottawape.dfa.gov.ph/index.php/44-consular-section/passport/97-additional-requirements-for-passports-with-change-in-surname
  
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June 19, 2022

Joel Creer

Hi Our PR card is expired last March 2022 and we have an appointment on July 19th.
What else do we need to show for proof of Id’s.

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1. June 20, 2022
  
  Gin Aguilar
  
  Hi Joel, thank you for reaching out to us.
  We can send out information in your email if you would like us to assist you with your PR Card renewal application.
  
  You can also check IRCC website: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/pr-card/apply-renew-replace.html
  
  Thank you.
  
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August 10, 2022

kristine

my pr card is expired and i have appointment in Toronto consulate to renew my passport. i already applied and waiting for my new pr card. Does it really need to be VALID PR card? please help

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1. August 12, 2022
  
  Gin Aguilar
  
  Hi Kristine,
  You may try showing to the Phil Consulate your PR card receipt to prove that its being processed, but it would be best to get in touch with them as they are the only office in Canada who can process your Philippine passport renewal. Hope that helps.
  
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August 25, 2022

Ardy

Hello. My Permanent Resident card has expired. Is there anyway that I can renew my passport with an expire PR card?
and if I renew my PR card, it needs Service Canada needs a valid passport as well. So I’m confused on what to do since both documents are all expired due to the recent pandemic and I didn’t really look it up since. Please let me know what to do.

Thank you!

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1. August 25, 2022
  
  Gin Aguilar
  
  Hello Ardy,
  Philippine passport renewal is done in the Phil. Embassy in Ottawa or any of its consulate offices in Canada, not Service Canada. It would be best to check and get in touch with the Philippine Consulate for the list of requirements to renew the passport.
  
  Here are other options to renew PR card if passport is expired:
  One (1) main identity document
  A photocopy of one of the following:
  your valid passport (not expired) or travel document or
  the passport or travel document you had when you became a permanent resident (if applicable, include the passport page that was stamped when you arrived in Canada and became a permanent resident) or
  the certificate of identity or travel document issued by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada or a foreign country.
  or
  statutory declaration signed by you attesting to your identity and a statutory declaration also attesting to your identity signed by
  
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September 21, 2022

Rose

Hi, what specific travel documents that considered as travel documents? Old passport with stamp (that was back 4 years ago)? PR Letter of Confirmation?

My sister’s application for PR renewal was returned, she was submitted her expired passport. She renewed her passport in the end of July and she was told it will be 2 to 3 months processing. She needs her PR card in December, she’s going back home for family matters.

If she’s going to make a declaration, does she needs to have it notarized by a commissioner or notarized it at the Philippine Consulate? Really appreciate your help. Thank you so much!

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1. September 22, 2022
  
  Gin Aguilar
  
  Hi Rose,
  Thank you for getting in touch with JCA LAW. We’ll send out our consultation details via e-mail.
  
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September 24, 2024

Ken Andre Setosta

Hi I want to renew my passport and I don’t have my original copy of my PSA birth certificate. I only have my photocopy and my E-PHILLID do I need an original copy? If not, what are other alternatives?

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1. October 20, 2024
  
  mila
  
  Hi, my son, has been an immigrant here in canada since 1996, last year his PR card expired and so with his Philippine passport. my question is can my son renew his philippine passport with an expired PR Card? if so, what are the requirements? thank you so much
  
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