- Affidavit, stating when, where and how passport was destroyed or lost, passport number, place and date of issue and reason why applicant needs a new passport.
- Passport Application (FA Form No. 1) and Registration Form for Overseas Filipinos , duly accomplished.
- Three (3) identical passport photographs on plain, light background, colored, passport size (35 mm by 45 mm) photographs, taken within the last four (4) months. Vending machine prints are discouraged because they tend to fade before the passports expire. Snapshots in full length view or with background are NOT acceptable. Eyeglasses must be removed before having your picture taken.
- Original and two photocopies of birth certificate. If a birth certificate is not available, the following are required:
- original and two photocopies of baptismal certificate
- birth affidavit, in triplicate, notarized and executed by relative or longtime friend (at least five years) stating that you are a Filipino and
- • original and two photocopies of a letter from the Local Civil Registrar of town or city where you were born stating that you birth record can not be found.
THE ORIGINAL OF BIRTH OR BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE WILL BE RETURNED AFTER BEING EXAMINED BY THE CONSULAR OFFICER.
- If applicant is unable to comply with the requirements of the preceding paragraph, he/she shall appear for personal interview bringing with him/her any other document(s) to substantiate his/her claim as a Philippine citizen.
- Original and one photocopy of the POLICE REPORT on the lost passport.
- Original and photocopy of Immigration Record, Employment Authorization, Work Permit or Permanent Resident Card (PR Card - both sides) (original document would be returned to the applicant)
The Embassy will forward the affidavit and its supporting documents to the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila for its consideration. No new passport shall be issued unless an authorization from the Department of Foreign Affairs is received by the Embassy.
- Fee: All payments shall be in Canadian currency, in cash, if personally paid or in certified check or money order in favor of the Embassy of the Philippines, if paid by mail:
- Cost of Lost Passport ......................................................... $ 136.80
- Additional Fee for special processing of application in cases where the old passport has been lost or destroyed and can not be surrendered, and for expenses related to the circulation of notice or loss/ destruction and circulation of notice to establishments and police agencies
…………………….................................................................... $ 26.00
- Notarization of Affidavit explaining loss/destruction................. $ 38.00
- TOTAL COST .............................................................................$ 200.80
- PASSPORT BY MAIL
The approval of the Embassy must be obtained prior to the submission of the application for the issuance of a new passport in place of a lost or destroyed passport by mail.
A passport may be obtained by mailing to the Embassy the above requirements and, a clear photocopy of an identification card issued by either the Philippine or Canadian government (e.g. Immigrant ID, Driver’s Licence) containing the applicant’s full name, photograph and signature.
A pre-paid courier envelope (e.g. ExpressPost) envelope must be enclosed to ensure the safe return of the applicant’s passport and original documents. The Embassy is not responsible for passports and documents lost in the mail.
Passport fees are payable in cash, postal money order, certified or cashier’s check payable to the order of the Embassy of the Philippines. Personal checks and charges to credit and debit cards are not accepted. Do not send cash in the mail.