Renewal of ePassports

ePassport Services

Welcome to the website of the Philippines ePassport Renewal Center (PaRC)

In an effort to ease the ePassport renewal process for Philippines national overseas, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and VFS Global signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the establishment of an ePassport Renewal Center (PaRC).

PaRC aims to provide an alternative means for Filipinos to avail of ePassport renewal services in France.

PaRC is authorized by the DFA to accept ePassport applications from Filipinos holding electronic passports and whose applications do not entail a change in passport record of the holder. The Embassy monitors passport applications lodged through PaRC and the passports that are produced go through the Embassy.

This site contains important information on passport renewal process at PaRC. Please go through the contents carefully before proceeding with your application.

Adults

  • Overview
  • Application Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Application Form

  • Overview

    For Adult Applicants (18 Years old and above)

    The ePassport Renewal Centre can assist any applicants wishing to renew their ePassports as long as there are no changes on the details of the biographical page. Passports issued to adults will be valid for 10 years.

  • Application Fees

    CHARGE TYPE AMOUNT REMARKS
    ePassport Renewal Fees 60.00 EUR Per person
    Passport Revolving Fund (PRF) 5.00 EUR Per person
    VFS Service Fee 51.00 EUR Per person

    Please Note:

    • Fees for renewal of passport are payable by credit or debit card and are the same as the fee charged at the Embassy of the Philippines in France for ePassport renewal.
    • Applicants shall be charged a service fee of 51 EUR (incl. VAT) per application in addition to the Passport fees payable by credit or debit card. The applicable fee in EUR is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • All fees are non-refundable

  • Documents Required

    • Applicant to come in person to the ePassport Renewal Centre on the date of appointment
    • Printed application form completed duly online or manual form duly completed.
    • Most recent original ePassport
    • Photocopy of data page of most recent ePassport.

  • Photo Specifications

    Passport photograph will be captured at the ePassport Renewal Centre.

    Important Reminders:

    Eyeglasses, coloured contact lenses, jewellery (earring, necklace), heavy make-up should be removed before photo capturing. It is also advisable for applicants having sore eyes, eye sty or any redness in the eyes to come for e-passport renewal when their eye condition improves.

  • Processing Time

    The new passport may be released within 4-6 weeks from the date of submission of application, barring unforeseen events

  • Application Form

    To complete your online application form please

    click here

    To complete a manual form please

    click here

Minor

  • Overview
  • Application Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Application Form

  • Overview

    For Minor Applicants (below 18 years old)

    Passport to be issued to a minor child will be valid for 5 years.

    A minor applicant must be accompanied by either parent during the time of application.

  • Application Fees

    CHARGE TYPE AMOUNT REMARKS
    ePassport Renewal Fees 60.00 EUR Per person
    Passport Revolving Fund (PRF) 5.00 EUR Per person
    VFS Service Fee 51.00 EUR Per person

    Please Note:

    • Fees for renewal of passport are payable by credit or debit card and are the same as the fee charged at the Embassy of the Philippines in France for ePassport renewal.
    • Applicants shall be charged a service fee of 51 EUR (incl. VAT) per application in addition to the Passport fees payable by credit or debit card. The applicable fee in EUR is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • All fees are non-refundable

  • Documents Required

    • Applicant to come in person to the ePassport Renewal Centre on the date of appointment (minors must be accompanied by a parent – see instruction below)
    • Printed application form completed duly online or manual form duly completed.
    • Most recent original ePassport
    • Photocopy of data page of most recent ePassport.
    • Original and photocopy of Birth Certificate issued by Philippines Statistics Authority or Original Report of Birth issued by Philippine Embassy in France (if born in France).
    • Original and (1) photocopy of passport of accompanying parent
    • Original PSA marriage contract of parents or Original Report of Marriage issued by the Philippine Embassy in France (if married in France) of parents, if available.

      • Important Instruction for applicant:

      • Personal appearance of the child and either parent.
      • If parents are not married, mother must accompany the minor for renewal.

    Certificate of Marriage issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or Report of Marriage issued by the Philippine Embassy in France (if married in France) is required when only the father files the application. (Original and photocopy)

    Certificate of Live Birth/Report of Birth issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). (Original and photocopy)

    Passport of either parent with one (1) photocopy of data page

    Additional requirements may be requested by the Embassy in compliance with relevant/prevailing rules and regulations as prescribed by the competent authority.

  • Photo Specifications

    Passport photograph will be captured at the ePassport Renewal Centre.

    Important Reminders:

    Eyeglasses, coloured contact lenses, jewellery (earring, necklace), heavy make-up should be removed before photo capturing. It is also advisable for applicants having sore eyes, eye sty or any redness in the eyes to come for e-passport renewal when their eye condition improves.

  • Processing Time

    The new passport may be released within 4-6 weeks from the date of submission of application, barring unforeseen events

  • Application Form

    To complete your online application form please

    click here

    To complete a manual form please

    click here