Passports Renewing a US adult passport.....?

kelpguy · Mar 30, 2013

USA passport renewal from your home???

Manzanita;1851884324 said:

I've filled out and completed the online form, printed it. Now whats the deal? is there someone that can handle going to the embassy in Manila to pay the passport fee, or do I have to go there myself, can anybody enlighten me on the easiest way to do this?
Is there a trustable passport service in town that can help me?
Cheers,
M
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am i missing something here or can a person renew a USA passport from the comforts of your home in da fils?

http://manila.usembassy.gov/service/passports/renewal.html

i cut out a few lines but here's the good parts;

Step 2:
Mail your documents to the embassy at the following mailing address: Citizenship and Passport Unit, American Citizens Services, Consular Section, U.S. Embassy, 1201 Roxas Boulevard, 1000 Manila.
Do not make an online appointment for this service. Strictly Mail only and no walk in.
You may also use our contracted courier by calling (02) 879-4747 to have Air21 courier pick-up the documents and deliver them to the Embassy. Note: If you send it via Air21 courier, the one-time courier fee covers the two way service: pick-up of documents and delivery of the completed passport.

Please include the following:
• Completed and signed DS-82 application form
• Your most recent passport
• Two pieces 2"x 2" photos

Step 3:
Once your documents are received, the Embassy will notify you through email for the instructions on when to come to the embassy to pay the application fee as well as to arrange for delivery of the passport with the Embassy's contracted courier, Air21 courier (for mailed-in applications).

Alternatively, you may send a representative to pay the application fee on your behalf.

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one more time:
''Alternatively, you may send a representative to pay the application fee on your behalf.''

so...
IF Air21 can pick-up your passport renewal documents
AND deliver them to the Embassy
AND return your new passport to you
AND you can send a representative (Air21) to pay the application fee on your behalf, it sure looks like a person who would rather stay home with the little woman than travel to the big city can have Air21 do the whole passport renewal for you?

whatcha think, am i missing something?
has anyone done this???

thanks...
norm : ))~

Manzanita · Mar 30, 2013

Well, heres an update....
The consulate's website said they would be open from 9-11 am. So really wanting to get this done, I showed up at 7:15.
Had one lady and her Daughter in front of me.
I was quite surprised when the guard opened the door and let us in at 7:30
By 8:30 I was walking out the door with my passport receipt, while there I had made arrangements for Air21 to deliver my passport to the house C.O.D.
Easy day.

expatron · Aug 11, 2015

kelpguy said: ↑

hey M...
this may be of interest to you. i lifted the following from the CDO group..

Hello fellow Ex-pats,

Just thought I'd pass along some info for those of you with expiring U.S. passports who need to renew but want to avoid the hassle, congestion and expense of doing it at the American Embassy in Manila. I know for a fact that it can be done at the American consulate in Cebu because I just did it, so I'd like to share my experiences with you so you'll know exactly how it is done.

First of all, the American consulate in Cebu is located on the ground floor of the Waterfront Hotel on Isabela Street. But don't try finding it from inside the Hotel. It's located at the back via the entrance road that circles the Hotel. The entrance is very nondescript.

It's open only from 8-11AM Monday-Friday and is closed on both American and Filipino holidays. Everything there is done on a walk-in basis, 1st come, 1st serve, no appointment is necessary.

Cost is $110 payable in either dollars or pesos. No credit cards are accepted. Be sure to bring the exact amount, they might not be able to break a large bill.

Bring your old passport and as many 2x2 recent photos as you can spare.

The DS-82 form is available there if you come without it. If you download the form on your computer beforehand, its 2 pages, but don't print the 2nd page on the back of Page 1. If everything is in order and you get there fairly early, it will probably take only 30-45 minutes and you'll be out the door before you know it.

The consul will take your old passport and application form and forward it to Manila, and you will receive it in the mail via Air21 for an extra fee of P90 COD. Was told it would take from 4-5 weeks to receive it.

But for me, the good news is it only took 19 days. I applied on January 9th and received it just today, the 28th. If you elect to do in Manila, they will only renew passports on an appointment basis. You have to go there when they tell you to. If flying, it will also cost you more to get there, and once there you have to cope with finding a place to stay and getting there from the airport.

In Cebu, I found a convenient place to stay at the Metro Park Hotel within walking distance from the Waterfront Hotel. It's a nice place, only P900/night for up to 2 people, with A/C. Cable TV, 4th floor restaurant, outdoor swimming pool and each room has a small refrigerator w/freezer. A nearby Mall is also within walking distance.

Taxi fare from Mactan Airport is about P220, more or less depending on the traffic. But don't take a yellow taxi, use the white ones which are a lot less expensive. The taxi drivers will not hassle you about the fare. They will just push the meter button and give you a receipt.

So there you have it, all the facts needed to renew your U.S. passport in Cebu. If you need any more details or info not covered here, let me know. I hope this will help you and make you realize that passport renewal in the Philippines isn't that difficult.

Ex-pat Steve
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Going to renew my passport tomorrow in Cebu. I seem to remember a price increase since this posting, but according to their website it's still $110. Has anyone done it lately?

jim787 · Aug 11, 2015

I sent a pinoy friend with payment to Cebu. Taking the 5 a.m. ferry, he was at the consulate a 9 a.m., and back in Dumaguete the same day--with pasalubong. Taxi fare from Ceres South Terminal and back was just about P100 each way, with neat receipts printed out.

Rye83 · Aug 12, 2015

expatron said: ↑

Going to renew my passport tomorrow in Cebu. I seem to remember a price increase since this posting, but according to their website it's still $110. Has anyone done it lately?
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I renewed mine in the US last year but I had someone hand carry my documents in DC for a 24 hour return. It was pretty pricy.

expatron · Aug 13, 2015

I took the midnight ferry to Cebu, arrived around 7 Am. Went straight to the consulate, John Domingo is off on vacation and will return to hand over the office to a new officer in charge and enjoy a well earned retirement.

The passport renewal is still $110 but they no longer except dollars, it costs P5,060 total plus P200 for air 21 delivery in 4 to 5 weeks. Only took around 1 hour.

Then the exciting Ceres buss ride! The driver knew every curve in the road and didn't throw the passengers around much or ever slam on the brakes, But I have never had such a fast ride on that route, he even overtook a speeding ambulance!!!! Cebu to Bato to catch the 6 Pm barge in 3 hours and 10 miutes....

Jack Peterson · Aug 13, 2015

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Cebu to Bato to catch the 6 Pm barge in 3 hours and 10 miutes....
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That is the best Time I have ever heard Ron, normally around 4 to 5 Hours. Glad to hear no mishaps.

JP

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