The first time I walked in at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Aseana at Roxas Boulevard, Macapagal in Pasay to renew the Maroon E-Passport.
I just handed to the DFA Officer our family appointment form for counter checking and get stamped and they lead us to our next destination. June 14, 2012, I filled up an online application, chose a 1:00 PM appointment and arrived at DFA Aseana about 2 hours earlier and have our early lunch at McDonald's located at the opposite street (So not to rush our selves).
To set an appointment visit this link http://www.passport.com.ph/set-appointment.
Our appointment was scheduled at 1:00 PM but needed to be there by 12:30noon. We're there 30min past 11:00 AM.
A reminder from DFA:
The public is hereby advised of the dress code. Those who are wearing the following attire shall not be permitted to enter the premises of DFA-ASEANA:
Sandos, spaghettis, backless, tubes
Shorts
Rubber Slippers / Sandals (example Flip-flops, Ipanema, Havaianas, etc)
Sleepwear for minors below 7 years old, including infants
Upon entering gate 2, I presented our printed application form and went to confirm my schedule at the verification counter (tables seen right in front of Guards at Gate 2) before proceeding our way inside.
The processing area is located on the ground floor where it's probably the longest process to take. Lining up is bearable as the whole area is air-conditioned and seats are readily available so applicants are not standing the whole time, providing so much comfort especially for older people. One thing I realized was it's okay to line up already when you get there earlier before your scheduled appointment so I just ditched the idea of taking our early lunch. The process seems to be taking really fast with a lot of service windows open.
After submitting our application form and support documents and get an approved stamp. We headed to the second floor of the building at the Passport Enrollment Section to pay the Php950 regular processing fee.
I was then lead to Encoding Section just a few feet away from the cashier for data capturing (picture taking). No earings, No bangs, No hair ornaments, No eye contact lense, No colorful hair.
And just like most people who prefer to have their passport delivered, I proceeded to the Delivery counter and paid the Php120 delivery fee/per Passport via 2GO Express. We're out of the building before 3:30 PM.
I took the normal processing: Our passport will all be ready on July 12, 2012, and hopefully delivery will arrive on time as per scheduled.
I'm happy with the family appointment transaction we had experienced in this government office. I wish all government offices are like this. Peace and Love.
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| SOL in front of DFA Building |
I just handed to the DFA Officer our family appointment form for counter checking and get stamped and they lead us to our next destination. June 14, 2012, I filled up an online application, chose a 1:00 PM appointment and arrived at DFA Aseana about 2 hours earlier and have our early lunch at McDonald's located at the opposite street (So not to rush our selves).
To set an appointment visit this link http://www.passport.com.ph/set-appointment.
Our appointment was scheduled at 1:00 PM but needed to be there by 12:30noon. We're there 30min past 11:00 AM.
A reminder from DFA:
The public is hereby advised of the dress code. Those who are wearing the following attire shall not be permitted to enter the premises of DFA-ASEANA:
Sandos, spaghettis, backless, tubes
Shorts
Rubber Slippers / Sandals (example Flip-flops, Ipanema, Havaianas, etc)
Sleepwear for minors below 7 years old, including infants
The processing area is located on the ground floor where it's probably the longest process to take. Lining up is bearable as the whole area is air-conditioned and seats are readily available so applicants are not standing the whole time, providing so much comfort especially for older people. One thing I realized was it's okay to line up already when you get there earlier before your scheduled appointment so I just ditched the idea of taking our early lunch. The process seems to be taking really fast with a lot of service windows open.
And just like most people who prefer to have their passport delivered, I proceeded to the Delivery counter and paid the Php120 delivery fee/per Passport via 2GO Express. We're out of the building before 3:30 PM.
I took the normal processing: Our passport will all be ready on July 12, 2012, and hopefully delivery will arrive on time as per scheduled.
