How To Renew Your Philippine Passport When You’re In New Zealand

Please don't ring them! They will just ask you to visit their website. Well, fair enough..It's a waste of their time, your time, and your top up. 🙂

I live in New Zealand for 7 years now and I have tried renewing my passport twice already while I'm here. For some, they think it's so complicated and they leave it to the last minute until they need it for traveling and then they panic if they won't get it on time. Am I guilty? Maybe...It's actually pretty simple. I hope this is helpful.

1. Check and prepare all your requirements.

a. Duly accomplished e-Passport application form b. Original Passport c. Xerox copy Passport (data page) d. Courier Bag (Signature required) e. Payment should be Cash/Bank Check (payable to Philippine Embassy) . Click here for Consular Fees guide.

Additional Requirements

For Minors Below 18

a. If Minor (below 18) xerox copies of Parents Passport

 b. If First time applicant, xerox copy of Birth certificate

For Married

a. If Married, NSO Marriage Contract or Report of Marriage

Please note : Passport applicants must wear a shirt with collar for data capturing purposes (photo)

( processing time: 8-12 weeks)

2. Book you appointment. You must have an appointment before you visit the Embassy. Walk-in not allowed. Call 04- 890-3741 to book

Once you've book your appointment, write it down or save it your in phone calendar to you will not forget about it. Also, another tip, if you're traveling to Wellington, I suggest take 2-3 days off and enjoy the capital city of New Zealand. There's a lot of beautiful things to see around. Here's my must do in Wellington.