My dad passed away and my PH passport expired

[katkoon 1]

My dad just passed away this morning and my PH passport expired June 18 this year, what are my options? I read about travel document or extending my passport but what I am worried about is how will I get back here in US? I will just be planning to stay for two days there. I am so sad that I won't get to see my dad one last time. =( 

 

I am from Texas and I read the nearest consulate is in LA. =( I am a permanent resident and have the letter for one-year extension since I am applying for removal of conditions (I751)

 

 

[Unlockable 7,314]

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Sorry for your loss.

Edited June 18, 2018 by NuestraUnion

[Randyandyuni 2,682]

sorry for your loss, you should contact the Philippine consulate in LA for clarity on emergency renewal

[Coco8 1,042]

I'm not sure about your country, but if I were to travel to my country in a nonstop flight, I would be able to enter my country with an expired passport as long as the consulate attaches a letter to it. You should ask the consulate about that option.  They might even allow you to mail the passport expedite back/forth to make it faster.

 

If that works, you can get a new passport in the Philippines as long as they do not take forever to give you one. 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 18, 2018 by Coco8

[geowrian 22,337]

Will they let you board the flight without a valid passport or or valid travel document?

[katkoon 1]

Thanks y’all I hust called our consul in tx and told me that they can give me a travel doc however on getting back here I need to renew my passport however it is by appointment and it’s currently booked for two months and I will only stay there for 5 days and the processing takes 7-10 days. So It won’t work. sighs please pray for my dad’s soul. Thanks y’all 😊

[javadown2 308]

1 hour ago, katkoon said:

Thanks y’all I hust called our consul in tx and told me that they can give me a travel doc however on getting back here I need to renew my passport however it is by appointment and it’s currently booked for two months and I will only stay there for 5 days and the processing takes 7-10 days. So It won’t work. sighs please pray for my dad’s soul. Thanks y’all 😊

Sorry to hear this, it really makes it difficult being so far away! Are you going to be able to go? Is it fee-sable for you to go and then just stay in Philippines until you get your passport renewed, or do you have a job and family in the US? I know it takes a long time in the Philippines to do anything like this (you know government bureaucracy!). Hope it works out for you!

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if u get a travel document can you renew the passport there in PH?  If u could stay longer there u could renew while u are there.

[TNJ17 1,329]

You need a passport to travel internationally. Even if you are a permanent resident and have your greencard you still need a passport. Like others have said you’ll need to contact your embassy and request an emergency passport. Always renew your passport at least 6 months before it expires even if you don’t have a trip scheduled. Emergencies always happen. 

[nelmagriffin 148]

Greetings!

Reference/Link:

https://ph.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/

 

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Only emergency passports are available on a walk-in basis.  Please be aware that the rules for emergency passport issuance are strict, and a consular officer will determine if your situation meets the standard for an emergency.  If your situation is not considered an emergency, you will need to book an online appointment and return to the embassy on that day.  Before coming to the embassy, please read all the instructions for the passport service you need.  The options are listed on the menu to the left.

 

 

[geowrian 22,337]

1 minute ago, nelmagriffin said:

Greetings!

Reference/Link:

https://ph.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/

OP is a Filipino citizen and needs a PI passport. That's for a US passport for a US citizen. They are a green card holder.

[nelmagriffin 148]

Greetings!

Oppps. Thanks, Geowrian for letting me know. My sincere apology. Here is the correct one. Reference:  http://www.philippineconsulatela.org/consular-services-2/passport/applicant-for-a-travel-document.

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Application for a Travel Document

 

 

A travel document is allowed only for applicants who cannot be issued a Philippine passport and have an emergency travel to the Philippines such as due to medical or legal reasons or death in the family.

It is valid for 30 days from issuance and can only be used one-way to the Philippines. In order for you to leave the Philippines, you will need to apply for a new passport.

Kindly bring complete and original requirements for travel document application together with sufficient photocopies.

Requirements

1. Airline Ticket;
2. 4 pieces of 2×2 photos with white background;
3. Old passport;
4. In case of lost passport, present the following:

•  Notarized Affidavit of Loss [click here for pdf ];
• Birth Certificate or Marriage Certificate [click here if your Birth or Marriage was recorded by the Philippine Census/Philippine Statistics Authority]  and any other documents like Philippine driver license, baptismal certificate, voter’s affidavit Professional Regulatory Commission Card, etc. as proof of Philippine Citizenship;

 

The Consular Officer reserves the right to require additional documents pursuant to the Philippine Passport Law and the Foreign Service Act .

REMINDER: 

In applying for a new passport in the Philippines, surrender the Travel Document issued by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate together the affidavit of lost passport (as the case maybe) executed at that Post.

Travel Document Application Form [ click here ] .

Travel Document fee $30.00

 

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