The Philippine Embassy will conduct a consular outreach program in KOH SAMUI, THAILAND ON 16 MARCH 2013, SATURDAY, FROM 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at Samui Palm Beach Resort located at 175/3 Moo. 1 Thaveerat-Pakdee Rd., Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani, Thailand 84320. Filipinos in Koh Samui, Province of Surat Thani and neighboring areas are encouraged to avail themselves of the consular services during the outreach program.
Interested clients are REQUIRED TO PRE-REGISTER by registering online through:
http://www.bangkokpe.com/consular-outreach-registration/
A confirmation email will be sent to your email address a day before the consular outreach. Walk-in clients will only be accommodated after all pre-registered applications have been processed. There is no entrance or registration fee to attend the consular outreach program. Fees shall only be collected for actual consular services rendered. FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION ON CONSULAR REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT BANGKOKPE.COM
The consular team will render the following services:
- Passports (application for new, renewal of expiring, passports and replacement of lost or damaged passports);
- Legalization of documents, including reports of civil registry documents such as reports of birth, marriage, and death;
- Processing of applications for dual citizenship;
- Issuance of Filipino IDs.
For passport applicants:
Those who will be applying for passports are requested to bring their original, and a photocopy of the data-page of their, passports. Those applying to replace a lost passport are requested to bring a police report with English translation. Lost passport applicants will also be asked to execute an affidavit of loss.
For reports of birth, marriage, or death:
For reports of birth, marriage, or death, please make sure that the birth or marriage or death certificate issued by the Thai authorities is translated into English and authenticated by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
For Filipino IDs:
Those applying for Filipino registration IDs are requested to apply online through the Embassy website(http://www.bangkokpe.com/consular/online-application/frrf/). Please bring 1 (1×1) ID photo and your valid passport when claiming your IDs.
Community Dialogue and Financial Learning Seminars:
From 9:00 am to 11:00 am during the outreach program, there will be a dialogue between the consular team and the Filipino community. Members of the community are encouraged to ask questions or seek clarification on their consular and other related concerns during the dialogue. Seminars on Financial Learning and Emergency Preparedness will also be conducted during the outreach.
You can contact the Philippine Embassy at 02-259-0139/40 ext. 124 or 133 and/or through email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You may also visit the website bangkokpe.com for more information.
EDGAR B. BADAJOS
Consul General