Philippine Embassy Kuwait Appointment: How to Book
Quick answer
Only passport applications in Kuwait need an online booking. For the Embassy in Sabah Al Salem you book on passport.gov.ph; for the VFS Global Passport Renewal Center in Kuwait City you book on the VFS site or simply walk in. Notarial and civil registry work has no booking step: you come in person between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM, Sunday to Thursday.
What are the requirements?
- An email address you can open on your phone.
- Your passport details, typed exactly as printed.
- For notarial work: the unsigned document, your passport and a photocopy of the data and signature pages. You sign in front of the consul.
The general booking tips are in how to book a Philippine embassy appointment abroad.
How do you apply, step by step?
Online
1. Decide where to renew
the Embassy or the VFS center.
2. For the Embassy, open passport.gov.ph and pick the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait as your site
3. For the VFS center, book on visa.vfsglobal.com/kwt/en/phl
4. Save the confirmation and bring it with your documents
Walk-in
1. VFS Global in Kuwait City
Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, no booking needed.
2. Embassy notarial and civil registry services
arrive between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Releases are from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
How much does it cost?
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passport renewal | KWD 19.500 | Paid at the Embassy on your appointment day |
| Notarial service, per document | KWD 8.125 | Ready in 3 working days |
| Expedite fee for notarials | KWD 3.250 | Ready in 24 hours |
Pay only at the Embassy cashier, by KNET or cash. Do not pay anyone who offers to sell you a slot.
How long does it take?
- Notarial documents: 3 working days, or 24 hours with the expedite fee, counted from complete documents and payment.
- Passport: about 4 to 6 weeks after your appointment.
Where to go
- Philippine Embassy, Building 257, Street 213, Block 2, Sabah Al Salem, Kuwait. Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Hotline: +965 6500 2612.
- VFS Global Passport Renewal Center, Kuwait City: see VFS Global Kuwait.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book an OEC or Balik-Manggagawa appointment with the Embassy?
No. The Embassy does not handle them. Contact MWO Kuwait, in the building next door, or get your exit clearance online.
Can I apply for my passport online in Kuwait?
No. You book online, but you must appear in person with your originals and photocopies.
Which is better for renewal, the Embassy or VFS?
Both take renewals. VFS in Kuwait City accepts walk-ins and may be closer to your work; the Embassy needs a passport.gov.ph booking. VFS may add a service fee.
Is the Embassy open on Fridays?
No. The Embassy works Sunday to Thursday and posts closures for holidays on its website.
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