No need for personal appearance to renew Philippine passport at Washington DC Consulate?

[Manileña Heart 0]

Hello and TIA to everyone,

 

My Phil passport had expired and wanting to renew, and I'm residing in Florida.  When I read the consulate website, it said Florida is under Washington DC and one of the requirements is a personal appearance.  But when I called their landline, the voice prompt said that there is no need for an appointment, and that we can just do a walk-in.  I just wanted to know which was which.  Can I just really go in person to the Washington DC consulate with my documents without an appointment?  Thanks again!!!

[Just Paul 4,591]

8 minutes ago, CnYforever said:

Hello and TIA to everyone,

 

My Phil passport had expired and wanting to renew, and I'm residing in Florida.  When I read the consulate website, it said Florida is under Washington DC and one of the requirements is a personal appearance.  But when I called their landline, the voice prompt said that there is no need for an appointment, and that we can just do a walk-in.  I just wanted to know which was which.  Can I just really go in person to the Washington DC consulate with my documents without an appointment?  Thanks again!!!

Sure, but it is best with an appointment.

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

1 hour ago, CnYforever said:

Hello and TIA to everyone,

 

My Phil passport had expired and wanting to renew, and I'm residing in Florida.  When I read the consulate website, it said Florida is under Washington DC and one of the requirements is a personal appearance.  But when I called their landline, the voice prompt said that there is no need for an appointment, and that we can just do a walk-in.  I just wanted to know which was which.  Can I just really go in person to the Washington DC consulate with my documents without an appointment?  Thanks again!!!

You can do a appointment or wait for a consular outreach

[xyz12345 260]

2 hours ago, CnYforever said:

Hello and TIA to everyone,

 

My Phil passport had expired and wanting to renew, and I'm residing in Florida.  When I read the consulate website, it said Florida is under Washington DC and one of the requirements is a personal appearance.  But when I called their landline, the voice prompt said that there is no need for an appointment, and that we can just do a walk-in.  I just wanted to know which was which.  Can I just really go in person to the Washington DC consulate with my documents without an appointment?  Thanks again!!!

fyi on the website... you'd be better off waiting for outreach in Florida. There's still some hope for Jax, Tampa and Miami this year. Just be aware of the opening day for qless appointments.

PUBLIC ADVISORY: SUSPENSION OF NON EMERGENCY CONSULAR SERVICES

 

In view of the declarations of states of emergency in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, and to help limit the community spread of COVID-19, the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. is suspending effective immediately all non-emergency consular services at its premises.

 

https://philippineembassy-usa.org/2019-outreach-schedule/

STATEMENT ON CONSULAR OUTREACH MISSIONS FOR 2020

Given the growing health concerns over COVID-19, and considering the paramount importance of ensuring the health and safety of our consular staff and the transacting public, the Embassy will make a determination on whether to postpone future outreach missions no later than thirty (30) days before each mission’s currently published schedule. Clients are requested to wait for such determination before making any travel plans or filing for any leaves of absence.

 

Edited May 27, 2020 by xyz12345

[Manileña Heart 0]

Thank you very much for all the replies.  I would like to just go and do a walk-in because the outreach will take longer.

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[Manileña Heart 0]

Thank you.  I was told by the Washington office that an online appointment would still have to be made.  But the problem is that they are still officially closed, and was advised to keep checking the website to see when they will open.

[aratamorne 164]

No appointment was needed however they may change that rule when they reopen from the COVID closing, but expect to spend several hours there.  Make sure to have a Stamped Self Addressed envelope for them to mail the passport to you unless you have an urge to drive back to DC again.

Edited June 1, 2020 by aratamorne

[Hank_ 9,173]

On 5/26/2020 at 8:09 PM, CnYforever said:

Hello and TIA to everyone,

 

My Phil passport had expired and wanting to renew, and I'm residing in Florida.  When I read the consulate website, it said Florida is under Washington DC and one of the requirements is a personal appearance.  But when I called their landline, the voice prompt said that there is no need for an appointment, and that we can just do a walk-in.  I just wanted to know which was which.  Can I just really go in person to the Washington DC consulate with my documents without an appointment?  Thanks again!!!

I thought I had read that there is a consulate in Florida.

 

Honorary Philippine Consulate General in Miami

Mr. Henry B. Howard
Consul, a.h.

Address: 12th Floor, 1200 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131
Email: hhoward@usefc.com

Recent announcements:

Dear Kababayan:

The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of the Philippines in Miami opened for the first time on April 1, 2016.

The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of the Philippines in Miami is located on the 12th Floor, 1200 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131.

There is parking for a fee available in the building which must be entered from South Miami Avenue (parallel to Brickell Avenue).

The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of the Philippines in Miami can be reached by seafarers from the Port of Miami by taking the free Metro Mover from the Freedom Tower Station to the Brickell Avenue Station and walking one block east on S.W. 12th  Street to the BB&T Building (1200 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131).

The Honorary Consulate of the Philippines in Miami offers legalization of documents (acknowledgment and authentication). During Embassy-directed outreach missions at the Honorary Consulate in Miami, passport services are likewise rendered.

[Manileña Heart 0]

Hello, from what I understand, the consulate in Florida doesn't renew passports.  If anyone knows otherwise, please let me know, it would be far easier to do.  Also, checking the DC website and they are still closed😞

[Talako 756]

Nvm, it is hard to see what actual services the Miami consulate does do.

 

Edited June 11, 2020 by Talako

[payxibka 10,044]

Miami is just like Atlanta, an Honarary consulate.  Passport services at these locations are only rendered when they are hosting an outreach event.