Philippine passport renewals move to embassy only from July 1
The VFS Philippine ePassport Renewal Centres (PaRC) in Abu Dhabi (World Trade Center) and Dubai (Wafi Mall) will cease operations on June 30, the Philippine missions in the UAE announced
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- Applies to
- Immigration · UAE
- What to do
- Filipinos in the UAE must submit passport applications and renewals only at the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate General in Dubai starting July 1. Those with unclaimed passports from VFS should collect them at the earliest opportunity.
The VFS Philippine ePassport Renewal Centres (PaRC) in Abu Dhabi (World Trade Center) and Dubai (Wafi Mall) will cease operations on June 30. Starting July 1, all Philippine passport applications and renewals will be exclusively processed by the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate General in Dubai. No reason was provided for the cessation of the outsourcing of passport services. Unclaimed passports processed by VFS may be collected from the Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate General in Dubai starting July 1.
Source
Reported by: Khaleej Times 24 Jun 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
Filipinos in the UAE must submit passport applications and renewals only at the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate General in Dubai starting July 1. Those with unclaimed passports from VFS should collect them at the earliest opportunity.
What was the deadline?
30 Jun 2025 — this deadline has passed.
Who reported this?
Khaleej Times (UAE).
When was it announced?
24 Jun 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Khaleej Times: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/asia/philippine-missions-to-end-vfs-passport-renewal-in-uae-from-june-30
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