PUBLIC ADVISORY NO. 2022-16

OVERSEAS VOTING FOR 2022 NATIONAL ELECTIONS

VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES

The Philippine Embassy in Nairobi informs the registered Filipino overseas voters in Seychelles that they may cast their votes for the 2022 National Elections during the consular mission of the Embassy to be held on 17 April 2022, Sunday, 08:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Philippine Honorary Consulate, J.K. Parcou Building, Providence Highway, Victoria, Seychelles.

The list of voters may be accessed through this link: Certified List of Voters.

In view of the continuing pandemic situation, the consular team will observe proper social distancing during the voting as part of the consular mission. Only five (5) voters at a time will be allowed to enter the venue. All are required to wear their facemasks and must have a normal body temperature. Kindly bring your own pen, original passport, IDs, photocopy of your documents and eyeglasses.

Registered voters are strongly encouraged to exercise their right and civic duty to vote.

Thank you.

 PUBLIC ADVISORY No. 2022-15

CONSULAR MISSION IN VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES

17 April 2022, Sunday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Philippine Honorary Consulate

J.K. Parcou Building

Providence Highway, Victoria, Seychelles

The Philippine Embassy in Nairobi informs the Filipino communities in Seychelles of the upcoming Consular Mission in Victoria on 17 April 2022, Sunday, 08:00 am – 5:00 pm, to provide passport and other consular services:

• PASSPORT

For passport application or renewal, applicants are strongly encouraged to lodge their application through the Passport Global Online Appointment System (GOAS) at https://www.passport.gov.ph/, with the following steps: 

Step 1: Visit the GOAS website at https://www.passport.gov.ph/

Step 2: Schedule an Appointment: choose Individual Appointment. In the drop-down menu, choose Middle East/Africa (Region), Kenya (Country) and PE Nairobi-Outreach Mission 02 (for Victoria, Seychelles) as sites.

Step 3: Fill out the Personal, Family and Contact information. Ensure that all entries are correct.

Step 4: You will receive a provisional email to confirm your booking. Follow the instructions provided in the email. A confirmatory email will be sent to the registered email.

Step 5: Print both the Confirmatory Email and Application Form. Bring all documents and requirements on the confirmed appointment schedule.

Requirements for Renewal of Passport (Adult):

• Personal Appearance
• Duly accomplished Application Form
• Original and Photocopy of Passport data page in A4-size paper
• Passport Fee: USD$60.00

Requirements for New/Renewal of Passport of Minor

• Personal Appearance of minor applicant andeither parent or authorized adult companion
• In case an applicant is not accompanied by the parent/s during the application process, a Special Power of Attorney must be executed by the parent/s designating the minor’s companion to assist in the application process. The Special Power of Attorney must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy.
• Duly accomplished Application Form
• Original and one (1) photocopy PSA (formerly NSO)-authenticated Birth Certificate on Security Paper; or Report of Birth of the minor applicant
• School ID (if available)
• Current Passport of the minor applicant (for renewal only)
• Original and one (1) photocopy of Passport or valid government-issued ID of authorized adult companion

• Marriage Certificate is required if only one parent is accompanying the child

• If parents are unmarried, an Affidavit of Support and/or Consent executed by the Mother will be required if she is not accompanying the child
• If Affidavit of Support and/or Consent is executed abroad, it must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate

• Passport or Valid Government issued ID of either parent
• Passport Fee: USD$60.00

Additional Guidelines:

• **Please provide EXACT AMOUNT in US Dollar for payment of consular fees**
• 10-Year Passport Validity is available for applicants 18 years old and above only. 
• The release of passports will take 6-8 weeks from the date of filing of application.
• All passport applicants who have availed the extension of the validity of their passports in 2020 and 2021 are required to renew their passports during the consular mission. 

• CIVIL REGISTRY 

 Requirements for Authentication/ Reports of Birth/Marriage/Death

• Duly accomplished Application Form and Set of Requirements (See links)

• Report of Birth: 

http://www.nairobipe.dfa.gov.ph/2014-04-29-06-45-57/civil-registration-birth/report-of-birth

• Report of Marriage:

http://www.nairobipe.dfa.gov.ph/2014-04-29-06-45-57/civil-registration-birth/report-of-marriage

• Report of Death:

http://www.nairobipe.dfa.gov.ph/2014-04-29-06-45-57/civil-registration-birth/report-of-death

• Reports of Birth/Marriage/Death fees: USD $ 25.00 each

**Please provide EXACT AMOUNT in US Dollar for payment of consular fees**

• AUTHENTICATION

Requirements for Authentication and Document Legalization

• Authentication:http://www.nairobipe.dfa.gov.ph/2014-04-29-06-45-57/2014-04-29-11-33-23

• Authentication fees: USD $ 25.00 each

**Please provide EXACT AMOUNT in US Dollar for payment of consular fees**

 Note: For civil registry and authentication services, the Embassy will advise the applicant via email on the release of his/her document/s. 

 COVID-19 HEALTH PROTOCOLS

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Please disseminate the above information to our kababayans. Salamat po!