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If you are a Filipino citizen in Australia looking to apply for a Philippine passport, you can do so at the Philippine Embassy in Canberra or the Philippine Consulates in Sydney and Melbourne. The application process involves making an online appointment for a personal appearance at the embassy or consulate, completing the passport application form, and bringing the original and a photocopy of your birth certificate. For passport renewals, an online appointment is required, and you must bring your original and a photocopy of your current or old Philippine passport. The passport renewal fee in Australia is AUD 108, and the processing time varies between four to eight weeks depending on the location.
How to apply for a Philippine passport in Australia
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Where to apply | Philippine Embassy in Canberra, Philippine Consulates in Sydney and Melbourne |
| First-time applicants | Make an appointment online for a personal appearance, complete the passport application form, bring the original and a photocopy of your birth certificate |
| Renewal applicants | Make an appointment online, complete the passport application form, bring the original and a photocopy of your current or old Philippine passport |
| Passport photo requirements | Two passport-sized photos that comply with Australian passport photo guidelines |
| Additional documents | Original latest passport, photocopy of the passport's first and last page, photocopy of the latest Australian visa page/printed Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) or Certificate of Evidence of Resident Status (CERS) |
| Payment methods | Cash, Australian money order, bank cheque |
| Processing time | 6-8 weeks in Canberra, 4-6 weeks in Sydney |
| Passport collection | Passports are released by mail to the provided return envelope address |
| Post-collection | Notify the Department of Immigration and Border Protection about new passport details to link to your visa |
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What You'll Learn
Application form and documents
To apply for a Philippine passport in Australia, you must submit your application in person at the Philippine Embassy in Canberra or the Philippine Consulates in Sydney and Melbourne.
First-time applicants need to make an appointment online for a personal appearance at the Philippine embassy or consulate. You will need to complete the passport application form and bring the original and a photocopy of your birth certificate.
For passport renewals, you need to make an online appointment to schedule your personal appearance at the Embassy or Consulate. You will need to complete the passport application form and bring your original and a photocopy of your current or old Philippine passport. The passport renewal fee in Australia is AUD 108.
You will also need to bring a printed copy of your appointment confirmation email, your old passport, and a self-addressed prepaid Registered Post or Express Post return envelope.
Your photo, fingerprints, and signature will be digitally captured, and your information will be encoded onto a computer.
Passport renewals in Canberra take six to eight weeks to process, while those in Sydney take four to six weeks. Passports are released by mail.
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In-person appointment
To apply for a Philippine passport in Australia, you must book an appointment for a personal appearance at the Philippine embassy in Canberra or the consulates in Sydney and Melbourne. You can book an appointment through the "Book Appointment" link on the website.
Appointments for passport applications must be booked online and are opened on a monthly basis. You must have a valid Gmail or Yahoo email address to book an appointment, and you will need to provide contact details, such as an address and phone number. Applicants are reminded to read and understand all the documentary requirements for the consular service they want to avail of.
If you are applying for the first time, you will need to complete the passport application form and bring the original and a photocopy of your birth certificate. If you are under 18, your application must be lodged by your parent or guardian. If you are aged 16 or 17, you must lodge your application in person. If you are applying for a renewal, you will need to complete the passport application form and bring in your original and a photocopy of your current or old Philippine passport.
For all applicants, you must arrive 15 minutes before your appointment time and bring two recent identical colour photos, taken less than six months from the application submission, with your full name and signature written on the back of one photo. Your photos do not need to be signed or endorsed by a guarantor, but they must adhere to the photo guidelines.
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Passport photo requirements
To apply for a Philippine passport in Australia, you must submit your application to the Philippine Embassy in Canberra or the Philippine Consulates in Sydney and Melbourne.
- Your application must include two passport-sized photos that comply with the Australian government's photo guidelines.
- When you submit your application, you must bring the original documents requested on the form, including your passport photos.
- Your photo, fingerprints, and signature will be digitally captured and encoded on a computer.
- If you applied in Canberra, go to the Embassy website and click the "ePassports Ready for Release" link on the Advisory page to see if your passport is available.
- If you applied in Sydney, visit the Consulate website's ePassport Updates page.
- Personal collection of the new passport is not allowed by the Philippine Embassy and Consulate in Australia. Instead, passports are released by mail.
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Payment methods
When applying for a Philippine passport in Australia, there are several payment methods that you can use to pay the required fees. Here is an overview of the payment methods accepted by the Philippine Embassy and Consulates in Australia:
Cash Payments
Cash payments are accepted for passport application fees. This is applicable for both new applications and renewal requests. Make sure to have the exact amount in Australian dollars ready when submitting your application.
Bank Cheque or Money Order
You can also choose to pay by
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Passport collection
After submitting your Philippine passport application, you will be informed that personal collection of the new passport is no longer allowed by the Philippine Embassy and Consulate in Australia. Instead, your new passport will be sent to you by mail once it arrives from the Philippines. To receive your passport by mail, you must send your old passport to the Embassy/Consulate.
If you applied in Canberra, you can check if your passport is available for release by going to the Embassy website and clicking the "ePassports Ready for Release" link on the Advisory page. If you applied in Sydney, you can check for updates on the release of your passport by visiting the ePassport Updates page of the Consulate website.
Passport renewal applications in Canberra take six to eight weeks to process, while those in Sydney are processed in four to six weeks. The passport renewal fee in Australia is AUD 108.
Once you receive your new passport, notify the Department of Immigration and Border Protection about your new passport details so that they can be linked to your visa.
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Frequently asked questions
You can apply for a Philippine passport in Australia by visiting the Philippine Embassy in Canberra or the Philippine Consulates in Sydney and Melbourne. For first-time applicants, you need to make an appointment online for an in-person appearance at the embassy or consulate. You will also need to complete the passport application form and bring the original and a photocopy of your birth certificate.
Passport renewal applications in Canberra take six to eight weeks to process, while those in Sydney are processed in four to six weeks.
To renew your Philippine passport in Australia, you will need to provide the following documents:
- Accomplished passport application form
- Original latest passport
- Photocopy of the passport's first and last page
- Photocopy of the latest Australian visa page/Printed Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) or Certificate of Evidence of Resident Status (CERS)
- Self-addressed prepaid Registered Post or Express Post return envelope
