Quote Originally Posted by purple View Post
Hi Angel1403,

Yes, that is the new turn around time for passport renewal, even in Philippines it can be around that time as every passport needs to be posted to Manila. Sometimes it can arrive 8 weeks but the standard is 12 weeks and depends on how quickly the Manila DFA processed it.

I went to Phil. Embassy in London last month. I know I should have done it the other month as I only need it to be amended so I can use my married last name. But effective July 1, 2011 Philippines changed their passport application and renewal system.

It won't take you too long to have it processed anyway and your wife will have his old passport back and be able to keep it even if the new passport will arrive. You can have the passport posted back to your address so need to go to Phil. Embassy to pick it up. Just make sure to get the prepaid pack/envelope from the post office.
Hiya! Just want to ask how long will it takes for the passport amended? Does it include the changing of Status?