Quote Originally Posted by HappyCow View Post
Hi,

I am new to the forum and have some questions re getting birth cert and UK passport for our son.

My expected due date is end of Jan but we plan to travel back to the UK in May. we are worried that we cannot get him a UK passport in time. Can someone share their experience in getting the UK passport done in Manila?

My understanding is that:
1) We need to get the local birth certificate
2) We need to get the NSO birth certificate
3) With the NSO birth certificate, we can apply for the UK passport (take around 6 weeks).

From the info I found on the internet, the NSO birth cert can take up to 4 months. Is there any ways to speed up this?

Does anyone have hands-on experience?

Thanks,
Firstly, hi there and a warm welcome to the forum.

Concerning your questions, here's what the Embassy say:-

The following countries are currently experiencing long waiting times (up to six months) for applications to be assessed and registered

India
Bangladesh
The Philippines (please see the British Embassy in Philippines for further information on documentation

Source:-
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-...tering-a-birth

Here's an interesting document that might be useful for you also:-
APPLYING FOR A UK PASSPORT WHILST IN THE PHILIPPINES

Good luck.
I haven't read it all, but it looks like it contains all useful information