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A female applicant may choose NOT to use her husband's surname in her new passport provided that she has not yet used her husband's surname in her passport before.

​If the applicant wishes to proceed, the following requirements must be submitted in applying for a new passport:

  • ​Latest passport with photocopy of the data page (page showing photo & complete name)

  • Duly accomplished passport application form

  • Original and photocopy of one of the following: Applicant’s valid Permanent Resident Card/Work Permit, Status Verification from CIC, Dual Citizenship Certificate, (Order of Approval/Identification Certificate) or latest Tourist Visa to Canada, whichever is applicable

  • If the latest passport currently held is either a Machine Readable Passport (MRP) or was issued on or before 01 May 1995, submit an NSO Birth Certificate for proofs of place of birth & complete middle name (original & photocopy).

 

​Plus:

  • ​If married in the Philippines - Original & photocopy of PSA/NSO Marriage Certificate and Birth Certificate;

  • If married outside of B.C., Alberta, Yukon & NWT - copy of the Marriage Report issued by the Phil. Consulate/Embassy with proper jurisdiction.

  • ​ If married in B.C., Alberta, Yukon or NWT and has not yet reported the marriage with the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver - Report of Marriage (refer to ROM form & requirements). Fee: C$33.75 for Report of Marriage.

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Plus:

  • Affidavit that applicant has opted to use maiden surname.  Fee: C$81.00 for new passport.

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PASSPORT RELEASE

​New passport will be available approximately 2 months after date of application.  Applicant MUST provide a self-addressed prepaid return envelope from CanadaPost (secure a signature on delivery sticker  if possible) or a private courier service of applicant’s choice.  The Consulate however will NOT assume responsibility for passports/documents that may be lost in the mail.

 

MODE OF PAYMENT

Vancouver applicants may pay in exact amount in cash or by money order/bank draft payable to the Philippine Consulate General.

 

Applicants in an Outreach Program MUST pay by MONEY ORDER or BANK DRAFT only, payable to the Philippine Consulate General.