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No a lot of people know this but there is a special courtesy lane for current government employees when applying or renewing E-Passport. This privilege is extended to spouses and unmarried children. Government employees can take advantage of this even after retirement but only up to a year from the last day of government service. The courtesy lane is also made available for senior citizens, pregnant women and infants younger than one year old.

My dad and brothers were lucky to be able to qualify for this one. I had a not so nice experience when I went with my DD a few months ago. Although we had an appointment, it was not followed because of a misunderstanding; took us about 3 hours to finish. But I digress and that’s another story.

Anyway, in case you want to know, my dad and brothers just went to the Department of Foreign Affairs Building in Aseana (along Macapagal Avenue). They were there before 7am. They just brought my mom’s ID (and a copy), their applications forms, and current passport (with photocopies; visit the DFA website for more information). They were asked to wait inside the building then they were led to the second floor lobby where they got their numbers. After step one (where an employee checks the documents), they paid the processing fee (Php1200 rush) and lined up for the picture and biometrics capture. Then they just settled with the courier and they expect their new E-Passports to be delivered in 10+1 working days. They were homebound in less than an hour. Amazing, right?

I am glad they were able to use the privilege and that it was a breeze. Next time I will share how our application went.