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The New ePassport: No long queues, delivery available

Published: Mar 8, 2010 - 5:42pm

All passport applications are now processed only through the new ePassport's appointment system via its website (passport.com.ph) or hotline (737-1000). With the appointment system, applicants no longer have to wait in long queues at the new Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) office along Macapagal Boulevard and they have the option of having their passports delivered.


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Applicants are advised to arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled time with the necessary documents. No need to bring photographs since the ePassport data capturing machines will take their pictures, Office of Consular Affairs Assistant Sec. Renato Villapando told Inquirer.net. He added that the ePassport can "detect fraud by capturing biometrics, signature and fingerprints of applicants."

Applicants who choose to have their passports delivered can expect their passports within 14 working days (regular processing for P950) or seven working days (rush processing for P1,200).

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For inquiries, call the DFA at 831-8971, 551-4437, 551-4402, 834-4855 or 834-4424.


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  • igeramos Mar 10 2010 @ 07:42pm Report Abuse
    Thanks to you all! Mwah! Besos y abrazos
  • Tita Aida Mar 10 2010 @ 09:22am Report Abuse
    OMG. Welcome to the facebook of igeramos.

    Its OK. Igeramos is one of spot's omniscient commenters. His comments are always much-awaited.

    BTW, don't forget the plastic in Europe OK. Sundin ang payo ni Tita Espie. Sundin ang payo ni batoush the walking Spartacus. LOL

    Play Safe.
  • batoush Mar 10 2010 @ 04:04am Report Abuse
    @igeramos: buti na lang at hindi sa BALIW(ag), Bulacan ka may personal appearance. pag dating sa london, hanapin ang villa gianni malapit sa earls court, mamili ka na at international ang mga karne. dalhan mo naman ako ng kulay pulang BUL ball from dublin. feel ko naman na di ka taga bacoor na winalanghiya ni strike, di baleng gawing facebook ang Spot at least walang pics hindi makaka demandahan pag nakita ang face value.
    bon voyage!
  • Tita Aida Mar 10 2010 @ 12:49am Report Abuse
    igeramos, you are the certifiable verde ang dugo.

    Imagine, spending St. Patricks Day (17 March) in the center of green @ Dublin.

    Don't forget to think and wear and drink green (Midouri Sour) at any of the Irish Pub come St. Paddy's Day. Play safe. Pagbalik mo sa Manila, I expect you to do the River Dance at Showtime. Sosi di ba! Kailangan naman ma expose ang masa on anything that is European.

    In London, say hi to Elizabeth and Arabella (if she is still there)and also to Leslie Mobo (at Harrods). Ingat lang sa Heathrow, magulo ang sistema nila doon!
  • igeramos Mar 09 2010 @ 11:56pm Report Abuse
    Malaybalay, Bukidnon. Hahahahaha

    Tita Aida, Sa london at dublin lang. Racket Ship.

    I'll be back for the elections. Sa Cavite ako nakrehistro. Exciting.

    Batoush, kung pwede lang. Bad trip ang mga kano sa akin.

    Dyos ko day, ginawang facebook ang Spot. Nakakaloka na ito! Too much information. Daming disclosure.


    Hayyyyyyyy. Kakaloka ang bansang ito! Ang init!!!! Magpagawa na kayo ng Summer Dresses!
  • Tita Aida Mar 09 2010 @ 11:31pm Report Abuse
    Hey igeramos, you are not mayabang. Like Kris, mapagkumbaba ka. Having said that, where are you going?
  • igeramos Mar 09 2010 @ 07:10pm Report Abuse
    I can't disclose my destination in public. Alam no naman dito, they might think you're yabang. Going away on Saturday. Ciao guys!!! Will try to keep posting while I'm away. I hope.
  • batoush Mar 09 2010 @ 03:22am Report Abuse
    let's meet in new york or san francisco, igeramos.
  • Tita Aida Mar 09 2010 @ 02:10am Report Abuse
    I will miss your cattiness my good friend igeramos. For every article, I am looking forward to what you will have to say.

    Where do you plan to go? Make sure you are back before the election. Sayang ang boto mo! Ipatrol mo! LOL
  • igeramos Mar 09 2010 @ 12:55am Report Abuse
    Got my passport. It's so quick and easy. Bye bye Spot. See you next month.
  • traveler Mar 08 2010 @ 11:41pm Report Abuse
    I tried this and it worked just fine. Just ignore the fixers outside who tell you that you need your photo taken, or that the e-passport system is down. Some of them even have government IDs but they're all fake. Go straight to DFA!
  • Juan Mar 08 2010 @ 11:26pm Report Abuse
    Filipinos all over the world are providing world-class service and technical advice in advanced countries.

    It's about time that the locals experience the service and technology experienced in other countries.

    This is what happens when officials think of the welfare of others and not fatten their pockets through corruption.
  • flip Mar 08 2010 @ 10:14pm Report Abuse
    this is good news. which reminds me, i need to renew mine
  • John Doe Mar 08 2010 @ 07:52pm Report Abuse
    Yeah, great news, but how about the provincial offices of DFA, are they going to process it the traditional way? information please!
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