Passport Renewal in Kuwait for Filipinos (2026)
Quick answer
In Kuwait you renew your Philippine passport either at the Embassy in Sabah Al Salem or at the VFS Global Passport Renewal Center in Kuwait City. The Embassy fee is KWD 19.500, paid in person by KNET or cash. Your new passport is ready in about 4 to 6 weeks, and you can keep using the old one until then if it is still valid.
What are the requirements?
For a regular adult ePassport renewal, the Embassy asks for:
- A confirmed online appointment.
- Personal appearance. Your photo is taken at the Embassy, so no ID photos are needed.
- Your current ePassport and a photocopy of the data page.
- Original PSA documents if your name changed, for example a PSA marriage certificate to use your husband's surname.
An older non-ePassport (brown, green or maroon) needs more: the filled-in application form, your PSA birth certificate and a valid ID with a photocopy. For the general list, see passport renewal abroad.
How do you apply, step by step?
Online
1. Book a slot
on passport.gov.ph for the Embassy, or on VFS Global Kuwait for the Kuwait City center.
2. Save the confirmation
Check that your name matches your passport.
Walk-in
1. The VFS center in Kuwait City also takes walk-ins, Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
2. At the Embassy, applications are received from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on your appointment day
3. Pay the fee and keep the Embassy receipt
4. Check the Embassy's "Passport Ready for Release" list, sorted by surname, before you go back
5. Claim from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM with the receipt, a valid ID and your old passport
How much does it cost?
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal or new passport | KWD 19.500 | KNET or cash, Kuwaiti dinars only |
| Lost or damaged ePassport | KWD 48.750 | Police report and notarized affidavit needed |
| Travel document | KWD 9.750 | One-way travel to the Philippines |
| Passport extension | KWD 8.125 | Add KWD 3.250 for next-day release |
The VFS Global center may charge its own service fee on top. Check its booking page before you go.
How long does it take?
About 4 to 6 weeks (28 to 45 days) from the day you apply. If you are flying home before it arrives, tell the Embassy: it can send your new passport to a DFA consular office in the Philippines for you to claim there.
Where to go
- Philippine Embassy, Building 257, Street 213, Block 2, Sabah Al Salem, Kuwait. Passport and consular hotline: +965 6500 2612.
- VFS Global Passport Renewal Center, Kuwait City. Address and hours: VFS Global Kuwait.
How do I claim my new passport in Kuwait?
You claim it in person at the Embassy once your name is on the "Passport Ready for Release" list. The list is on the Embassy's website, split by the first letter of your surname.
Go between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM and bring:
- the original Embassy receipt;
- an original acceptable ID; and
- your old original passport, for renewals.
Lost the receipt? Bring an original notarized affidavit of lost receipt signed by you.
Someone else claiming for you:
- Immediate family of legal age (parent, brother, sister, spouse or child): an authorization letter that states the relationship, the original receipt, and valid IDs of both of you, originals and photocopies.
- Anyone else: an original notarized special power of attorney (SPA) from you, plus valid IDs of both of you, originals and photocopies.
- For a minor: the mother brings the receipt and her valid ID. The father brings the receipt, his valid ID and PSA documents that show his parental authority.
The Embassy cancels passports left unclaimed for one year.
Frequently asked questions
Can a relative claim my new passport in Kuwait?
Yes. A parent, brother, sister, spouse or adult child can claim it with an authorization letter, the Embassy receipt and valid IDs of both of you. Anyone else needs a notarized special power of attorney.
What happens if I never claim my new passport?
The Embassy cancels passports left unclaimed for one year. You would then have to apply again.
I lost my passport in Kuwait. What do I do?
Get a police report with an English translation and a notarized affidavit of loss. Bring a copy of the lost passport if you have one. The fee is KWD 48.750. Without a copy, you also need your PSA birth certificate and are treated as a new applicant.
Will my old visa pages be returned?
Yes. If your old passport holds a valid visa, the Embassy gives it back after cancelling it.
My employer keeps my passport. Can I still renew?
You need the passport to renew. Ask MWO Kuwait for help; its office is next to the Embassy in Sabah Al Salem.
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