CONSULAR ANNOUNCEMENT
18 June 2008
ONLY APPLICATIONS FOR THE MACHINE-READABLE PASSPORT (M.R.P.) WILL BE ACCEPTED
The Philippine Embassy will accept only applications for the new Machine-Readable Passport (MRP) starting Sunday 22 June 2008. Residents of Dubai and the Northern Emirates are advised to apply directly at the Philippine Consulate-General in Dubai .BENEFITS
GREEN VERSUS MAROON
The new Machine-Readable Passport has the following benefits:
(1) It is based on the standard passport guidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). ICAO has required all countries to issue Machine Readable Passports by 1 April 2010.
(2) It is readable by machines in immigration counters in ports of entry all over the world. It will make the processing of the entry and exit of Filipino travelers faster. There will be no need to manually encode the passport data of the Filipino traveler.
(3) It has 44 pages (the old Green passport has only 32 pages).
(4) The data page of the passport is fully printed (the entries in the old Green passport are manually scripted).
(5) It contains many security features to avoid tampering.
(1) It is based on the standard passport guidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). ICAO has required all countries to issue Machine Readable Passports by 1 April 2010.
(2) It is readable by machines in immigration counters in ports of entry all over the world. It will make the processing of the entry and exit of Filipino travelers faster. There will be no need to manually encode the passport data of the Filipino traveler.
(3) It has 44 pages (the old Green passport has only 32 pages).
(4) The data page of the passport is fully printed (the entries in the old Green passport are manually scripted).
(5) It contains many security features to avoid tampering.
PHOTO AND PRICE
The background for the passport photo must be “royal blue” instead of white.
The cost of the new Passport remains the same: 200 Dirhams.
The cost of the new Passport remains the same: 200 Dirhams.
WAITING TIME
In as much as the Passport must be manufactured in the Philippines , the new Passport will be released after at least thirty (30) days from filing date. Measures are being made to reduce this waiting period. The applicant’s old passport will be cancelled only upon receipt of the new Machine-Readable Passport. The Embassy may issue to applicants a letter concerning this waiting time, for presentation to their employers or to the authorities.
REQUIREMENTS
See the List of requirements, the Data Encoding Sheet for the Passport Application, and the Photo Guidelines.
LIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MACHINE READABLE PASSPORT (MRP)
RENEWAL OF PASSPORT
1. MRP Data Encoding Sheet
2. Three (3) colored photographs
(a) Size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
(b) Royal blue background
(c) Decent attire with collar
(d) Taken within the last six months
(e) Good quality, not glossy paper
(f) Facial image must not exceed 3 cm
3. Current Passport
4. Photocopy of current passport, showing the following:
(a) Inside front cover
(b) Inside back cover
(c) Page containing latest Philippine immigration departure stamp
(d) Page containing latest UAE immigration arrival stamp
(e) Page containing UAE Visa
5. Personal appearance of applicant, except:
If (a) 8 years old and younger, (b) 65 years and older, (c) Mentally or physically incapacitated,
applicant shall be represented by Filipino parent, son/ daughter or guardian.
6. Fee: AED 200FIRST –TIME APPLICATION (CHILD BORN IN THE U.A.E.)
Please note: Report of Birth must also be accomplished at the Embassy by the applicant at the same time.
1. MRP Data Encoding Sheet, accomplished by either parent (if illegitimate, by mother)
2. Three (3) colored photographs
(a) Size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
(b) Royal blue background
(c) Decent attire with collar
(d) Taken within the last six months
(e) Good quality, not glossy paper
(f) Facial image must not exceed 3 cm
3, Birth Certificate issued by the UAE Ministry of Health or Abu Dhabi Health Authority, stamped and signed by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and photocopy
4. Report of Birth issued by the Embassy, and photocopy
5. Passport of Filipino parent, and photocopy
6. Personal appearance of Filipino parent
7. Fee: AED 200
REPLACEMENT OF LOST PASSPORT
1. MRP Data Encoding Sheet
2. Three (3) colored photographs
(a) Size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
(b) Royal blue background
(c) Decent attire with collar
(d) Taken within the last six months
(e) Good quality, not glossy paper
(f) Facial image must not exceed 3 cm
3. Report from the UAE Immigration Office, stamped by the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, and translated into English
4. Affidavit of Loss (form available at the Embassy)
5. Birth Certificate and photocopy, if available
6. Photocopy of lost passport, if available
7. Personal appearance of applicant, except:
If (a) 8 years old and younger, (b) 65 years and older, (c) Mentally or physically incapacitated,
applicant shall be represented by Filipino parent, son/ daughter or guardian.
8. Fee: AED 460
1. MRP Data Encoding Sheet
2. Three (3) colored photographs
(a) Size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
(b) Royal blue background
(c) Decent attire with collar
(d) Taken within the last six months
(e) Good quality, not glossy paper
(f) Facial image must not exceed 3 cm
3. Report from the UAE Immigration Office, stamped by the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, and translated into English
4. Affidavit of Loss (form available at the Embassy)
5. Birth Certificate and photocopy, if available
6. Photocopy of lost passport, if available
7. Personal appearance of applicant, except:
If (a) 8 years old and younger, (b) 65 years and older, (c) Mentally or physically incapacitated,
applicant shall be represented by Filipino parent, son/ daughter or guardian.
8. Fee: AED 460
