Renewal Of Philippine Passport

[bmiles62 5]

I think my wife and I are heading to Washington DC tomorrow to get her passport renewed and also get it changed to her married name. I think I have all the documents in order. I have heard that the embassy will not let us make an appointment, is that true? I have also heard that in order to make sure you get seen that day you should get in line very early. Has anyone done this lately? Do I need an appointment? If not what time should I arrive at the embassy to give us our best shot at getting this done in one day? Thanks in advance for your help.

[let-it-be 36]

I think my wife and I are heading to Washington DC tomorrow to get her passport renewed and also get it changed to her married name. I think I have all the documents in order. I have heard that the embassy will not let us make an appointment, is that true? I have also heard that in order to make sure you get seen that day you should get in line very early. Has anyone done this lately? Do I need an appointment? If not what time should I arrive at the embassy to give us our best shot at getting this done in one day? Thanks in advance for your help.

That's correct, you don't need an appointment, it is a first-come first-serve basis. Best time to arrive will be around 7 or 8 am, Others are more inclined to be there before the doors are even open. I personally wouldn't get up at the crack of dawn just to be there early.

Edited August 12, 2012 by let-it-be

[bmiles62 5]

That's correct, you don't need an appointment, it is a first-come first-serve basis. Best time to arrive will be around 7 or 8 am, Others are more inclined to be there before the doors are even open. I personally wouldn't get up at the crack of dawn just to be there early.

Thanks for the information. I had someone suggest going before 5 am. I will have to admit I do not want to get in line that early.

[let-it-be 36]

Thanks for the information. I had someone suggest going before 5 am. I will have to admit I do not want to get in line that early.

They are done early though. And others travel from another state so they wouldn't take the chance waiting in line for the whole day only to find out they can't be accommodated for that day and have to come back the next day.

Edited August 12, 2012 by let-it-be

[bmiles62 5]

They are done early though. And others travel from another state so they wouldn't take the chance waiting in line for the whole day only to find out they can't be accommodated for that day and have to come back the next day.

I am coming from another state also but I do have the option of coming back the next day if I cannot get in. I would really like to get it done on day one so I guess I am back to going as early as I can make myself get up.