New procedure to apply for machine-readable passport (MRP)

29 January 2008

Starting 04 February 2008, please observe the following procedure when applying for a Machine-Readable Passport (MRP):

1. Prepare the following documents:

   1. Duly accomplished Passport Application Form (available at the Philippine Consulate General offices or can be downloaded at www.philcongen-hk.com);

   2. Photocopy of data page (page 1) of current passport;

   3. One (1) passport-size photo with royal blue background;

   4. Photocopy of passport page containing valid visa;

   5. Photocopy of Hong Kong ID;

   6. Other documents as necessary.

2. Submit the documents to the Philippine Consulate General through any of the following means:

   1. By Drop Box: Place the documents in an envelope and drop them in the designated Drop Box in the Philippine Consulate General during office hours.  Important: DO NOT enclose your original passport, your original Hong Kong ID or any money;

   2. By Mail: Place the documents in an envelope and mail the envelope to:

                The Passport Section

                Philippine Consulate General

                14-F United Centre, 95 Queensway

                Admiralty, Hong Kong SAR

      You may wish to avail yourself of the Registered Mail service.  Important: DO NOT include your original passport, your original Hong Kong ID or any money in the envelope.

   3. By E-mail: Scan the above documents and   e-mail the scanned copies to: passport-application@philcongen-hk.com

3. After three (3) working days from the time the Consulate has received your documents, visit the Consulate General and proceed to Window 9 or 10 to do the following:

   1. Present your original current passport and Hong Kong ID;

   2. Verify the data in the machine-generated form;

   3. Affix your signature and thumbprints on the machine-generated form;

   4. Submit three (3) passport-size photos with royal blue background; and

   5. Pay the passport fee of HK$425.00.

4. Return to the Consulate General at the appointed date of release (after 20 working days) of your MRP.  Proceed to Window 10, present the official receipt and your green passport, and then sign the receipt for your new passport.

For inquiries, please call the Passport Section at telephone 2823-8535.