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 PASSPORTS
Passport
Section
Telephone: +(86)(21) 6279-8337
Facsimile: +86 (21) 6279-8332
Email:
passport@philcongenshanghai.org
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SPECIAL ADVISORY: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
MACHINE READABLE PASSPORT (MRP) PROJECT IN CHINA
The Philippine Embassy in
Beijing wishes to inform Filipinos in China that from 01 August 2008, the
Philippine Embassy and the Philippine Consulates General in Guangzhou,
Shanghai and Xiamen will be accepting and processing applications for the
new Machine Readable Passport (MRP).
The MRP is a passport
where the personal details of the applicant are printed in such a way that
they can be read by the naked eye and at the same time, it contains a
“machine readable zone” containing the personal data of the passport holder
that can be read by a machine or computer.
Since the MRP has a
machine readable zone that can be read by a machine or a computer, the
processing of travelers at ports of entry and exit is faster because the
data in the passport can be read by the machine and stored automatically in
the database of immigration offices. This means greater convenience and
security for the traveler.
The new MRP is now maroon
in color while the old Philippine passport (non Machine Readable) is green
in color. The MRP consists of 44 pages while the green regular passport
contains 32 pages. The data page of the MRP is now fully printed while the
data page of the old green passport is manually scripted.
The MRP also has the
following security features: watermarked paper, colored UV fibers, UV
reactive inks, special designs, microtexts, laser perforated numbers,
ultrathin laminates resistant to forgery and chemical, thermal and
mechanical attacks, letter screen, invisible personal information and
holograms.
Only the Department of
Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Manila prints the Machine Readable Passports.
Applications received by the Embassy and the Philippine Consulates General
in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Xiamen will be sent to the DFA by special courier
service. In view of the transit time, it will now take SIX (6) weeks
for a new MRP to be released to the applicants, from the time the
application is received.
Old passports being
renewed will only be cancelled upon receipt of their MRP replacements.
All applicants whether for
the renewal of a passport or those applying for the first time MUST
appear personally at the Embassy or any of the Philippine Consulates General
to affix his thumb mark and sign his application form. Applications by mail
cannot be accepted. The passport fee remains the same at RMB500.
The old green passports
will still be honored as bonafide travel documents issued by the Philippine
government until their expiry dates.
For more information on
the new MRP, please contact the Philippine Consulate General in Shanghai at
021-62798337 or by email at
passport@philcongenshanghai.org or the Philippine Embassy in Beijing and
the Philippine Consulates General in Guangzhou and Xiamen.
REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL OF PASSPORT
1. Duly accomplished application form
signed by the applicant.
2. Latest Passport and photocopy of first
and last page. If amended, include page with amendment.
3. Photocopy of China visa.
4. Photocopy of valid passport of parents,
if minor.
5. Three (3) photos (please read photo
requirements below)
6. Personal appearance is required.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION FOR
PASSPORT
FOR CHILD BORN IN CHINA
1. Duly accomplished application form
signed by the applicant’s Filipino parent. (If both Filipinos, signed by the
mother).
2. Copy of the Report of Birth.
·
Registration of Birth
o
Notarized and Authenticated
Birth Certificate
o
Marriage Certificate of parents
( authenticated by NSO if married in the Philippines or Report of Marriage
of the Philippine Post where marriage officiated.
If not married
- Birth Certificate of mother
- Affidavit of Paternity of father or
Affidavit of
Illegitimacy of mother
o
Parent’s passport
3. Three (3) Photos
4. Personal Appearance
PRESENT ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS MENTIONED
ABOVE
REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL OF PASSPORTS
FOR SEAFARERS
1. Seaman’s Book
2. Certification of Local Agent or Captain
of the Ship
3. Crew List
4. Requirements for Renewal of Passport
shall apply
REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL OF PASSPORTS
FOR NATURALIZED FILIPINOS
1. Naturalization papers (copy and
original)
2. Requirements for renewal of passport
shall apply
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION
FOR LOST PASSPORT
After submission of documentary requirements,
there is a prescribed clearing period of 15 days prior to issuance of
replacement. All passports not issued by Shanghai PCG shall be replaced
only upon receipt of verification from DFA Manila or Post of issue.
A. Tourist ( for Issuance of Travel
Document only unless there is an confirmed onward ticket to next
destination)
1. Affidavit of Loss
2. Police Report ( from Entry Exit
Administration Bureau)
3. Copy of Previous Passport/ Philippine
issued Identity Card w/ picture and date/place of birth
4. Copy of ticket/certification of
confirmed flight to the Philippines.
5. Five (5) photos
B. Contract Workers/Residents
1. Affidavit of Loss
2. Police Report ( from Entry Exit
Administration Bureau
3. Copy of Lost Passport ( if not
available, authenticated birth certificate)
4. Authenticated marriage certificate/
Report of marriage if lost passport is under married name
5. Copy of valid employment contract/Alien
Employment Permit/Foreign Experts Certificate (for teachers) /Performance
Certificate (for Entertainers)
6. Photo requirements and personal
appearance shall apply
PRESENT ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS MENTIONED ABOVE
REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSPORT
AMENDMENTS
A. Female Applicants Adopting Husband’s
Surname
1. For those Married in the Philippines
a. NSO Authenticated Marriage Certificate
b. NSO Authenticated Birth Certificate
2. For those in China
a.
Report of Marriage
o
Registration of Marriage
- Notarized/Authenticated Marriage
Certificate
- NSO Birth Certificate
- Passports of Spouses
b.
Personal Appearance
3. For marriage solemnized elsewhere
other than China/ Philippines
a. Report of Marriage from the
Philippine Foreign Post where marriage was solemnized.
b. Renewal of Passport procedure to apply.
B. Married Female Applicants Reverting to
Maiden Name
1. For widows
a. NSO authenticated death
certificate of husband
b. NSO authenticated birth
certificate
c. NSO authenticated marriage
certificate
d. In case of
presumptive death of husband, Court Order of Presumptive Death duly
authenticated by DFA
2. For Annulled Marriages
a. NSO authenticated marriage contract with
annotation on annulment
b. Certified true copy of Court Order and
Certificate of Finality duly authenticated
by DFA
c. NSO authenticated birth certificate
3. For Divorcees
a. NSO Marriage Certificate with annotation
on the Divorce
b. NSO authenticate Birth Certificate
c. Report of Divorce
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Registration of Divorce
- Certified True Copy of Court Decision
on Divorce Petition (petitioner should be the foreign spouse) . In the case
where the petitioner is the Filipino spouse. Item VII 2 (For Annulled
Marriages) shall be required.
- NSO authenticated marriage certificate
- Copy of Philippine Passport
4. For Divorce by Muslim Filipinos
a. Duly accomplished application form
b. Divorce Decree from the Shariah Court
c. Joint Affidavit Executed by two Imams
who witnessed the Divorce Declaration.
PRESENT ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS MENTIONED ABOVE
THE CONSULATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS DEEMED
NECESSARY.
PHOTO
REQUIREMENTS:
Photos, except in cases of Travel Documents,
must be taken during the last 3 months, 3 copies, size 4.5 x 3.5 cm,
unmounted, colored, in plain ROYAL BLUE, matte background
showing applicant’s face and prominent features. Photos should show
applicants in decent attire, with sleeves and collar.
Applicants maybe allowed to wear eyeglasses
provided the eyes are distinctly shown. Women are not allowed to wear veil
except for religious or medical reasons. Long hair and earring are not
allowed for men.
FEES:
Passport
RMB 500.00
Amendment RMB
200.00
Report of Marriage/Birth
RMB 250.00
Travel Document RMB
300.00
Affidavit of Loss
RMB 250.00
Affidavit of Mutilation RMB
250.00
Replacement of lost Passport RMB
900.00
SCHEDULE:
Consular service is from Monday to Friday only. Passports are released after
six (6) weeks. This schedule allows for the sending to Manila and back to
Shanghai of the documents by courier service.
Processing Time : 9:00 am to 12:00 nn
Releasing Time :
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
A.
Present for proper cancellation
your green passport together with your receipt when claiming your new
passport. The new passport will NOT be released unless the old
passport is presented.
B.
Check all data in the
machine-generated form before signing. Passports found to have printing
errors may be replaced subject to another payment and six weeks processing
period.
C.
Passports are released only to
applicants or to immediate family members (spouse, sibling, parent, child of
legal age) authorized in writing by the applicant.
D.
Declare lost, valid or expired
passport to avoid delay in the issuance of a new one.
E.
Passports unclaimed after 6
months from the date of issuance will be cancelled per Department Order
37-03.
* BIRTHS, DEATHS, AND MARRIAGES OF FILIPINO CITIZENS TEMPORARILY RESIDING
IN CHINA SHOULD BE REPORTED AND REGISTERED WITH THE PHILIPPINE CONSULATE
GENERAL, REPORTS OF BIRTH, DEATH AND MARRIAGE ARE TRANSMITTED TO THE
NATIONAL STATISTICS OFFICE IN MANILA.
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