Consular News Round-Up

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‘Canada Post strike affects mailing services’ – PCG Vancouver

The Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Vancouver recently announced that mailing of new passports, civil registry/notarial/consularized NBI forms and other processed documents will be put on hold until the issue on the Canada Post strike has been resolved.   “This is to avoid the possible loss of passports and other documents arising from the disruption of service at Canada Post,” according to a PCG statement.

“Applicants who urgently need their passports and documents may come to the Consulate to claim them by presenting their official receipts.  Applicants may also use alternative courier services (e.g. Fedex, Purolator, UPS, etc.) for the mailing of their passports and documents.

For more information, applicants may send an email to the PCG Vancouver at vancouverpcg@telus.net,” the statement continued.

PCG-Calgary accepts passport applications

The newly-opened Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Calgary recently announced it now accepts passport applications (new and renewal).

“Passport applicants are requested to email their names and contact details to calgarypcg@gmail.

com in order to be listed for accommodation. The consulate will then reply with an available slot,” it said in a press release.

The consulate added that it only has one machine and requests applicants for their understanding in case backlogs occur.

Toronto Consulate lists requirements for renewal of green passports

The Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Toronto announced that starting July 1, all application for passport renewal of holders of green or MRP (machine readable passport; passport number starting with “XX”) will be required to submit the following:

1. Actual Passport (Green booklet or MRP);
2. PSA-Authenticated Birth Certificate (PSA-formerly NSO)
3. At least one valid identification document, and
4. Other supporting documents as may be required by the processor. (i.e. PSA-MC if married and using married surname, etc.

)

PCG asks for the usual cooperation from the public.