REQUIREMENTS for Passport Application of Lost or Damaged Passport

Filipino citizens are entitled to a Philippine passport. Filipino citizens who have acquired Canadian citizenship are eligible to apply for a Philippine passport only AFTER re-acquiring their Philippine citizenship under RA 9225.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

  1. Confirmed online appointment.
  2. Duly accomplished application form received through email after a succesful booking.
  3. Personal appearance. The applicant must come in proper attire with collar and sleeves. The applicant will be required to take off their eyeglasses, contact lenses and/or facial piercings and must be without heavy make-up, eyeliner and false eyelashes during photo, biometrics and data capture. Facial expression should be neutral with mouth closed. Ears should also be visible. Forehead must be clear. Bangs/hair fringes must not cover the forehead or touch the eyebrows.
  4. Latest Philippine passport with photocopy of the data page showing the applicant's photo and complete name and details(if available)
  5. Original and photocopy of one of the following proofs of Philippine citizenship, whichever is applicable:
    • Applicant's valid Permanent Resident (PR) card;
    • Status Verification from IRCC if PR card has expired for more than two years from date of passport application;
    • Valid confirmation of Permanent Residency for newly-landed immigrant;
    • Latest valid Canadian Tourist Visa or valid Work Permit or valid Student Permit
    • Dual Citizenship Identification Certificate issued by the Philippine Foreign Service Post (i.e., Philippine Embassy or Consulate General) or the Bureau of Immigration (BI) for those who reacquired or retained their Philippine citizenship as specified in RA 9225;
    • PSA-authenticated Birth Certificate/Report of Birth for an applicant who possesses dual citizenship from birth (i.e. one parent is a Filipino while the other parent is a citizen from which the applicant's other citizenship is derived; or have both Filipino parents but was born in a country which applies jus soli citizenship; etc.).
  6. The applicant has a choice to pick-up the new passport at the Consulate once it is delivered from Manila. If preference is to receive the new passport by mail, the applicant should bring a Canada Post Express Post return envelope with tracking number.

*Aside from the above core requirements, the following requirements must be complied with in the following cases:

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • If the applicant is a Dual Citizen who cannot present previously issued Philippine passport (shall be treated as lost passport application):
    1. Original and photocopies of PSA-issued BC/ROB and PSA-issued MC/ROM (if married).
    2. Original and photocopy of the Identification Certificate issued by the Philippine Foreign Service Post (i.e., Philippine Embassy or Consulate General) or the Bureau of Immigration (BI).
    3. Police Report in English (for replacement of LOST VALID passport).
    4. Notarized Affidavit of Loss (for replacement of LOST passport). Affidavit may be notarized by the Consulate for a separate fee.
    5. Photocopy of latest/lost passport, if available

    There will be a 15-day verification period prior to the processing of the application for replacement of LOST VALID e-Passport. The 15-day verification period shall be added to the processing time or waiting period prior to the release of the new passport.

  • If the applicant LOST his/her VALID e-Passport or LOST his/her EXPIRED passport or DAMAGED his/her VALID e-Passport:
    1. Police Report in English (for replacement of LOST VALID passport).
    2. Notarized Affidavit of Loss (for replacement of LOST passport). Affidavit may be notarized by the Consulate for a separate fee.
    3. Notarized Affidavit of Explanation (for replacement of DAMAGED passport). Affidavit may be notarized by the Consulate for a separate fee.
    4. Original and photocopy of PSA/NSO issued birth certificate. For married female applicants, original and photocopy of PSA/NSO issued marriage certificate must also be submitted.
    5. Photocopy of latest/lost passport, if available.

    There will be a 15-day verification period prior to the processing of the application for replacement of LOST VALID e-Passport. The 15-day verification period shall be added to the processing time or waiting period prior to the release of the new passport.

  • If the applicant lacks data in Birth Certificate or Report of Birth:
    • Proof of filing of supplemental report or correction from the Local Civil Registrar (LCR).

  • If the applicant has discrepancy in data in his/her Birth Certificate (BC)/Report of Birth (ROB) and other documents:
    1. If the discrepancy is in the applicant's first name in his/her BC, the applicant must submit a copy of the petition and supporting documents for correction of first name filed with the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) or Philippine Foreign Service Post (i.e., Philippine Embassy or Consulate General).
    2. If the discrepancy is in other data of the applicant in his/her BC, the applicant must submit an annotated birth certificate authenticated by the PSA reflecting the corrected entry.
    3. If the discrepant data is in the applicant's other documents, his/her BC shall be followed.

  • If the applicant is a Naturalized Filipino Citizen:
    • Identification Certificate of Naturalization from the Bureau of Immigration.
  • If the applicant is a Filipino citizen by Election:
    • Affidavit of Election of Philippine Citizenship.
    • Identification Certificate of Election from BI.

The Consular Officer reserves the right to require additional documents based on the documents submitted and special circumstances of the applicant.

PASSPORT FEE AND MODE OF PAYMENT

  1. Passport application fee is CAN$ 87.00; Lost Passport/Damaged Passport application fee is CAN$ 217.50 for e-Passport, CAN$ 130.50 for MRP or green/brown passport.
  2. Notarization by the Consulate of Affidavit of Loss/Destruction of Passport/ Explanation fee is CAN$ 36.25
  3. Applicants can pay in cash or money order/bank draft payable to the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto (personal cheques are not accepted). Alternatively, applicants can opt to pay electronically using credit card, debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
  4. Personal cheques are NOT ACCEPTED.
PASSPORT RELEASE
  • The new passport shall be available in approximately 6 to 8 weeks after the date of application.
  • The applicant has a choice to pick-up the new passport at the Consulate once it is delivered from Manila. If preference is to receive the new passport by mail, the applicant should bring a Canada Post Express Post return envelope with tracking number.
  • The Consulate will NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY for passports/documents that may be lost in the mail.

For more information, please visit our website at www.philcongen-toronto.com. Further queries may be sent to our email address: passport@philcongen-toronto.com.

Download Related Forms
  • Affidavit of Loss (passport)
  • Affidavit of Mutilation of Philippine Passport


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