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Early of 2017, slots for passport appointment are closing one by one much to the frustration of many applicants. This did not change by the start of 2018 where an increase of over 100k slots was added but still, this addition did not cater every past applicant and even the new ones.
'You can also check the next opening, as slots for July to September 2018 are made available at 12 noon and 9 pm Mondays to Saturdays, except holidays,' it said. In an earlier press conference. New Process for Online Appointment Booking 1. Introduction The process for booking PSK appointments through Passport Seva Online Portal has undergone a few changes. As per the new process, appointment date/time will be automatically allotted by the system as per the availability of appointment slots at the desired PSK.
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Due to the increasing backlog, many Filipino are cursing the incompetence of the Department of Foreign Affairs or DFA in opening more slots to cater all those who wants to apply or renew their passport. The passport appointment system was controversial in January of 2018 due to the slots being fully booked until March of the same year causing many workers and travelers so much inconvenience.
This is why to accommodate the influx of applicants, TheDepartment of Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano released a statement on Thursday announcing that the DFA will open about 100,000 appointment slots for those who want to apply for a passport and those who wished to renew their passport.
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He clarified that the 10k appointments are on top of the 336,743 appointment slots for June 1 up to the 30th of September 2018 that are already taken. He also said in the briefing that the 50k slots will be open and available at the DFA website from noon and the other 50k will be open at around 9 p.m.
He added that the department also plans to open another 10k slots from Mondays to Saturdays at aroud 12 noon onwards until 9 p.m to further accommodate the rising number of passport applicants nationwide. However, only 12k slots are open for online applicants while 1,000 slots are available for the first time overseas Filipino workers through their licensed recruitment agencies, 4k slots for passport on wheels, and 2k slots for walk- in applicants.
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The earliest appointment available in the website for the DFA office located at Aseana is on June 25. The agency reminded the applicant to refresh the website for the opening of more appointment slots.
Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1038265
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In case you are planning to travel abroad, carrying a passport is something mandatory that you must carry. Anyone can get a passport any time, whenever needed documents and details are produced. In India, a passport is valid for 10 years, after which it needs to be renewed or before it expires.
Applicants who wish to renew their passport online can make payment and book an appointment on the official website.
Below-mentioned are the steps that a person needs to follow in order to renew their passport:
a. Online Registration
1. Register for the passport renewal on the official website of Passport Seva – www.passportindia.gov.in.
2. Already registered users on the website can login using the link “Existing User? Login”
3. Those who are new to the website can click on “New User? Register Now”
4. Choose the passport office that is the closest to your place and easily accessible
5. To register yourself, you will have to enter your basic details correctly as mentioned
6. Create a login ID and password
7. You will receive a confirmation mail on your registered mail ID
8. Activate your account by clicking on the link sent to your email
9. After logging in to your passport account, click on “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport”
b. Filling up the application form
Application can be filled in two ways
1. Download the form in PDF format and fill it offline
2. Fill the form that is available online
3. Fill up your current address.
4. Update your details if you wish to change your spouse details or any such details.
5. Give two local references along with their full name, contact number and address. In case police verification is required, these people will be contacted. In case of online forms, click on submit to complete the application.
6. For those filling the PDF form, make sure you enter your city or village, you must click on validate and save the form. You will also have to upload this document on the same page from where you had downloaded it. The details will automatically be entered in the online form.
c. Payment
No payment is needed for renewing the passport application
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d. Booking a slot
1. Click on “Schedule Appointment”
2. Select from the available slots, which is you find most convenient.
3. After confirming your choice of slot, your appointment will be scheduled.
Please note: Make sure you do carry all the needed documents as mentioned on the official website. That too in the form (original/photocopy) required.
Source:- timesofindia