Filipinos who are in France, the Philippine Embassy can serve you on weekdays and during business hours. If you need local services such as renewal of your passport, applying for a new on in case you lost it, visa-related services, recording of birth, recording of death, or marriage solemnization, you can head to the Philippine embassy located in Paris. There you will find government employees that will help you with your concerns. If you are an OFW in France and you need legal help and assistance during emergencies, you can also head to the POLO and OWWA offices within the embassy to talk to them.
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When you are abroad, it’s essential that you are aware of the information of the Philippine embassy in the country where you are in. This is because you might not know where to go or who to contact in case you encounter emergencies. You are encouraged to keep the contact details of the embassy for your own benefit.
In this article, we summarized everything you need—the location of the Philippine embassy in Paris, opening hours, services offered, frequently asked questions, contact numbers, and a map guide. We hope that this blog will help you in the best way possible so you can reach out to the embassy whenever you need it.
History – PH Embassy Paris
The Philippines and France have a long term domestic relation. In fact, it has been communicating since 1947. During this period, both of the countries signed a Treaty of Amity, which formally established the diplomatic relations between the two countries. According to the data provided, France is the fourth largest trading partner of the Philippines in the European Union, following Germany, The Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. As of October 2014, the trade between the countries has reached $2.39 billion already. There was an increase of 24% compared to the same period in 2013. It can be remembered as well that in 2015, the French President Francois Hollande visited the Philippines and stayed there for two days.
The Philippines and France have indeed maintained a harmonious relationship and their roots can be traced back since the age of exploration and during the expedition of Magellan. Today, more than 60,000 Filipinos are residing in France. 80% of them have lived in France for less than seven years while 95% have lived there for less than 15 years. Indeed, France is home to a small Filipino community.
Service Offered
If you want to know the services offered by the Embassy of France, here’s the list:
- Consular Outreach Program
- Passport
- Adult New Applicant
- Adult Renewal Applicant
- Minor New/Renewal Applicant
- Travel Document
- Authenticating Documents Made Simpler by the Apostille
- Civil Registry
- Solemnization of Marriage
- Report of Marriage
- Report of Birth
- Report of Death and/or Consular Mortuary Certificate
- Dual Citizenship
- Visa
- Non-immigrant
- Immigrant
- Waiver of Exclusion Ground
- Certificate of Not the Same Person
- Balikbayan Program
- Schedule of Consular Services and Fees
- Consular Service Fees and Turnaround Time
- List of Other Services
- Transport of Pets
- NBI Clearance
- Renewal of Philippine Driver’s License
- Securing a J1-Waiver
- PH Requirements for Medical Missions
- Departure Formalities
- Philippine Overseas Labor Office
- Issuance of Overseas Employment Certificate
- OWWA Membership Program
- Employment Contract Verification and Authentication
- Implementation of POEA Rules on Direct Hiring
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Services
What are the documents I should bring during my passport renewal?
Passport renewal can be easily accessed through the Philippine embassy in Paris. Just present the following documents and make an appointment so you can renew your passport.
- Original old or expired passport.
- Complete passport application form.
- Photocopy of your passport’s data page
- Photocopy of your permanent resident card, record of landing, and work permit.
- Passport processing fee
What are the documents needed when a minor wants to obtain a passport?
Minors can obtain their own passports even if they are born in Paris. To do that, here are the documents required. Both parents should be present personally when applying for their child’s passport in the embassy.
- Birth certificate
- Report of birth form
- Letter from the doctor who delivered the child attesting to the birth.
- Medical record of the child from the hospital where the child was delivered, in case the doctor can’t be located anymore.
- Original and photocopies of the passports of the parents.
- Letter of consent with the signature of both parents
What happens if I lost my Philippine passport?
In case you lose your Philippine passport, here are the following papers you need to provide so you can apply for a new one in the Philippine embassy in Paris, France.
- Police report or case certificate
- Affidavit of Loss of Passport (this can be completed in the Philippine embassy but with a separate processing fee).
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate if applicable
- A legal document showing your name, date of birth, and place of birth.
- Photocopy of your lost or destroyed passport, if applicable.
- Death certificate of spouse, if applicable.
- Annulment/divorce, if applicable.
Tips When Visiting the Embassy
When visiting the embassy, here’s what you need to consider:
1. Dress up properly.
Respect the dress code of the embassy and dress properly. Wear decent clothes whenever you have an appointment. Avoid wearing shorts and sando.
2. Collate all the documents required before you leave home.
Make sure that you have all the documents required before you go to the embassy for your appointment.
3. Follow your appointment.
Your schedule is important, especially during passport renewal or application. Adhere to your schedule as much as possible so you will not have to reschedule.
Opening Hours
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Contact Information
Embassy of the Philippines in Paris, France
Contact Person: Maria Theresa Lazaro – Ambassador
Address: 4 Hameau de Boulainvilliers, 45 rue du Ranelagh
Telephone Number: Tel Nos.: (+33-1) 4414-5700; 4414-5701/12 (Consular)
Fax Number: (+33-1) 464-75600
Emergency No.: (+33-6) 205-92515
Email: paris.pe@dfa.gov.ph
Website: www.parispe.dfa.gov.ph
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PHinFrance/
Google Map Location
In case you are wondering where the Philippine Embassy in France is located, below is a map guide for you: