Passport renewal

[Terpe]

For the FLR(M) application the immigration rules do still specify a valid passport must be submitted.
The time frame you mention looks a little tight when following regular processes.

These days there is no actual visa stamped in the passport. Instead the applicant is issued with a BRP which contains all details. So personally I can't see any technical reason to have it valid, but those are the rules.


May I just ask these Questions:-
1. When does her current visa expire ?
2. Which name is in the passport, Maiden name or married name ?
3. Does your wife current hold a BRP card ?

Have you considered a Premium Service ?

Renewing a Filipino passport will take between 12 - 18 weeks

[Travellor]

For the FLR(M) application the immigration rules do still specify a valid passport must be submitted.
The time frame you mention looks a little tight when following regular processes.

These days there is no actual visa stamped in the passport. Instead the applicant is issued with a BRP which contains all details. So personally I can't see any technical reason to have it valid, but those are the rules.


May I just ask these Questions:-
1. When does her current visa expire ?
2. Which name is in the passport, Maiden name or married name ?
3. Does your wife current hold a BRP card ?

Have you considered a Premium Service ?

Renewing a Filipino passport will take between 12 - 18 weeks

hi Terpe thanks for the reply,
with regards to your questions,

1. her visa will expires on 27th of January next year
2. she's still using her maiden name as we are not married yet
3. she doesn't have a BRP card yet as she in fiancee visa at this moment.
4. yes we are planning to go for Premium Service.

I have another concern can we submit her FLR as soon as we get the marriage certificate? or we need to wait until 28 days before her fiancee visa expires.
And what does Police registration certificates means? do we need both of these?

cheers!

[Terpe]

hi Terpe thanks for the reply,
with regards to your questions,

1. her visa will expires on 27th of may next year
2. she's still using her maiden name as we are not married yet
3. she doesn't have a BRP card yet as she in fiancee visa at this moment.
4. yes we are planning to go for Premium Service.

I have another concern can we submit her FLR as soon as we get the marriage certificate? or we need to wait until 28 days before her fiancee visa expires.
And what does Police registration certificates means? do we need both of these?

cheers!

Timing may have conspired against but let's hope not.
I'd go for the Premium Service for FLR(M) then no worries about passport issues other than renewal.
The only other consideration will be BRP replacement after the passport with married name has been processed and returned.
You must replace the BRP within 3 months of getting the new passport. Not a major issue hopefully but another time based planning task.

Everything looking good. Well except for the health of your wallet

Advance best wishes for your wedding

Yes as Anne correctly advises, do get the FLR(M) visa settled asap following the wedding.