Top Five Things You Should Know Before Renewing Electronic Philippine Passports in Saudi Arabia

 

Top Five Things You Should Know Before Renewing Electronic Philippine Passports in Saudi Arabia

1. Who can apply to renew an electronic passport?

Filipino citizens living in Saudi Arabia who hold an electronic passport can apply for renewal at VFS Global’s Electronic Passport Renewal Center. Expiration date. The validity period of passports issued for adults (10 years and above) will be 18 years, while the validity of passports for minors will be for a period of 10 years.

It is worth noting that the center accepts electronic passport renewal requests exclusively. Electronic passports are included with an electronic chip that contains the personal data and biometric details of the passport holders.

Those wishing to make changes to the data on the page displaying personal information can go to the Embassy of the Philippines in Riyadh or the Consulate of the Philippines in Jeddah.

2- Steps to renew the electronic passport

Complete the online application form by visiting - https://onlineappform.passport.gov.ph/

Prepare all originals and copies of documents required for passport renewal

Visit the electronic passport renewal center in person to submit the application

- Payment of fees

Submit the application form, the old electronic passport and the required documents

The processing time for each application varies, and the new passport is issued within 30-45 working days from the date of submitting the application, bearing in mind that the period may be longer depending on the conditions.

1. Pay the renewal fee at the center

Passport renewal fee: 240 SAR

Service fee: 103 SAR (inclusive of 15% VAT)

Total fees per application: 343 SAR

The passport renewal fee is the same as the fee charged at the Philippine Embassy/Consulate. The applicant must pay an additional service fee when submitting the application at the VFS Global e-Passport renewal centers.

4. Why apply for renewal at VFS Global centers?

- No need to make an appointment

The electronic passport renewal center can be visited 6 days a week, from Saturday to Thursday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Reducing overcrowding in embassies/consulates and providing greater convenience for applicants

Professionally trained staff to communicate in a professional manner with customers throughout the application process

Ease of collecting renewed electronic passports at the center or through the courier delivery service

Dedicated email and helpline for applicant inquiries

As part of the continuous quest to add value to the customer experience, VFS Global offers optional services to facilitate the application process. The customer can choose any of the following services for an additional fee:

Fill out the form: Personal assistance by professionally trained staff to complete the online renewal application form.

Courier Delivery: Directly collect your renewed passport at the time and place of your choice. Save time and travel costs, without having to arrange multiple visits to the center.

SMS Alerts: Stay updated about the status of an order, with regular SMS updates.

In addition, VFS Global’s Khobar Center is honored to serve as a regular venue for the “Philippine Embassy on Wheels” initiative in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia to provide consular services to the Filipino community.

 

5- Where is the e-passport renewal application submitted?

Philippine Electronic Passport Renewal Center in Saudi Arabia:

timing	Location icon on google map app	Address	Branch
From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm from Saturday to Thursday.		Al Shamsiah Plaza, XNUMXnd floor, opposite J Mart, Al Fattah, King Faisal Road	Riyadh
		Bin Lassad Building, Prince Muhammad Bin Abdulaziz Street, Al Madinah Al Munawwarah Road	Jeddah
		Second Floor, Al Khaitari Centre, opposite SABB Bank, Al Rigga	News

 

To book an appointment, visit https://www.vfsglobal.com/philippines/saudiarabia/passport-services/. For more information, customers can send an email to: info.phpptksa@vfshelpline.com.