To the Filipino Community in Fujian and Jiangxi Province:

The Philippine Consulate General in Xiamen would like to inform the public that starting 16 December 2011, the electronic passport releasing schedules, from date of filing of the passport application and biometric data capture, will be reduced as follows:

DFA and POEA                                         Current                               Adjusted

Express Processing (PhP1,200)         10 working days                   7 working days

Normal Processing (PhP950)              20 working days                   15 working days

Regional Consular Office

Express Processing (PhP1,200)         15 working days                     10 working days

Normal Processing (PhP950)              30 working days                     20 working days

Foreign Service Posts

The turnaround time for passports applied for at the Philippine Consulate General in Xiamen was reduced from 30 working days to 20 working days.  Passport fee is RMBY600.00

For more information on the ePassport, please see previous ePassport advisories or you may contact the Philippine Consulate General at telephone nos. (0592) 5130355/5130366 local 15 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

08 December 2011