Filipinos in Hong Kong 2026: Consulate, Passport, OEC
Quick answer
Hong Kong has no Philippine embassy. Consular help comes from the Philippine Consulate General on the 14th floor of United Centre in Admiralty. The Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and OWWA are in the same building, on the 29th floor. Both are open on Sundays, so domestic workers can come on their rest day. A passport renewal costs HKD 480, and the new passport is mailed to you.
Which office handles what
| Office | What to go there for |
|---|---|
| Philippine Consulate General, 14/F United Centre | Passports, travel documents, notarials, civil registry, help for residents, tourists and transients |
| MWO Hong Kong, Room 2902, 29/F United Centre | Contract verification, OEC problems, labor complaints, help for OFWs in distress |
| OWWA Hong Kong (with the MWO) | OWWA membership, welfare help, repatriation |
If you are an OFW in trouble, contact the MWO or OWWA first. The Consulate's Assistance to Nationals section mainly serves permanent residents, tourists and transients.
Services at the embassy
The Consulate General renews passports and issues travel documents. It notarizes affidavits and special powers of attorney, and it records births, marriages and deaths. It also helps Filipinos who are sick, stranded, missing, facing a court case or trafficked. Notarial services are walk-in only.
Appointment systems
- Passports: book on passport.gov.ph, or fill in a form at the drop box in the Metro Remittance Shop, 2042-A, 2/F United Centre. Drop-box bookings are confirmed by SMS.
- Courtesy lane (no appointment): seniors aged 60 and over, persons with disability, children aged 7 and under, pregnant women and solo parents with an ID.
- Notarials: walk-in only.
Details are on our Hong Kong appointment page.
How much does it cost?
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passport renewal | HKD 480 | Plus a 7x10 inch envelope with HKD 37 in stamps for mailing |
| Travel document | HKD 240 | Issued the next working day |
| Passport extension | HKD 200 | Consulate General fee |
| Notarial document | HKD 200 | Released after 3 working days; HKD 280 for next-day release |
| Contract verification, returning worker | HKD 80 | At MWO Hong Kong |
Where do you apply?
- Philippine Consulate General: 14/F United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty. Take the MTR Island Line to Admiralty, Exit D, then the lift from 2/F United Centre. Open Sunday and Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Friday and Saturday.
- Consulate hotline after office hours, Fridays and Saturdays: 9155-4023.
- MWO Hong Kong: Room 2902, 29/F United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty. Phone (+852) 2866 0640 or 2865 2445, hotline (+852) 5529 1880. Open Sunday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except holidays.
- OWWA Hong Kong: (+852) 6345 9324.
- Filipino Workers Resource Center: 2/F Post Office Building, 650 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon.
- DMW-OWWA 24/7 hotline: 1348, or +632 1348 from Hong Kong.
Local OFW resources
MWO Hong Kong publishes answers on Hong Kong's rules for foreign domestic helpers. Three rules worth knowing:
- You get at least one rest day in every 7 days, lasting at least 24 hours in a row. Your employer cannot make you work on it except in an unforeseen emergency.
- Paid annual leave starts at 7 days a year and rises to 14 days with longer service with the same employer.
- If you and your employer renew the contract, you go home for a vacation of at least 7 days at the employer's cost before the new contract starts, under the standard contract.
For a problem with your employer, go to MWO Hong Kong. If you are hired through an agency in the Philippines, check it on the DMW list before you pay.
Going home for good
Leaving Hong Kong for good? Keep your contract, payslips and final pay papers, then see:
- SSS for OFWs: your contributions and benefit claims.
- Pag-IBIG for OFWs: savings, MP2 and loans.
- OWWA membership and benefits: reintegration and livelihood help.
Recruitment agencies with approved job orders for Hong Kong (DMW list)
Frequently asked questions
Is the Philippine Consulate in Hong Kong open on Sundays?
Yes. It is open Sunday and Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed on Fridays and Saturdays.
Where is the Philippine Consulate in Hong Kong?
On the 14th floor of United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty. Use Exit D of Admiralty MTR station.
Do I need an appointment for a notarized document?
No. Notarial services are walk-in only. The regular fee is HKD 200, with release after 3 working days.
Who do I call if I have an emergency on a Saturday?
The Consulate hotline 9155-4023 takes cases after office hours and on Fridays and Saturdays. OFWs can also call MWO Hong Kong at (+852) 5529 1880.
Do I have to line up again to get my new passport?
No. The Consulate mails it to your address. Track it with the HK Post tracking number on your receipt.
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