Filipinos who are in Russia can conveniently head to the embassy to get their legal documents. While you are living or working in the country, you will need to renew your passport or visa. Without renewing or applying for the proper documents, you will not be allowed to stay in Russia. Some of the major services offered by the embassy are passport application, passport renewal, visa application, visa renewal, and marriage solemnization. If you need one of those mentioned, the embassy is the right place to go to. There are also other services that you will know at the end of this blog.
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The embassy also works with other agencies such as POLO and OWWA. POLO is the Philippine Overseas Labor Office and it has over 30 offices in the whole world. Some are in Asia, America, Europe, and the Middle East. POLO helps OFWs who are in legal and emergency situations. They provide hotline numbers and emergency contacts so that those whose life and limbs are in danger can be saved. If you know someone who is in danger or you are in that kind of situation, don’t hesitate to contact POLO or the embassy.
It is essential that you know the contact details of the embassy or POLO. You will never know when your life will be in danger. It is best if you are prepared all the time so that when you need to contact the authorities, you have information within your hands.
In this blog, we put everything we can collect about the Philippine embassy in Russia. You will find here the services offered by the embassy, questions you might want to ask, tips when visiting the embassy, contact number, email, website, location, and a map guide. You can use this as your guide whenever you need something from the embassy.
History – Philippine Embassy in Russia
The embassy of the Philippines in Moscow is a representation of the country’s diplomatic mission to Russia. The embassy is located at 6/8 Karmanitskiy Lane and it is standing there since 1978. According to the history of both countries, the Philippines did not immediately establish an embassy when it connected to the Soviet Union. It was until 1978 and the first ambassador was Juan A. Ona. From then on, the countries stayed connected with each other. When the Soviet Union was dissolved in 1991, the embassy of the Philippines was put to cover Russia.
Services Offered
If you want to know the services offered by the Embassy of Russia, 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 needed when you apply for your passport renewal?
If this is your first time getting a passport renewal service, the Philippine embassy in Russia offers one so you can conveniently extend the expiration date of your passport. All you have to do is to submit the following documents:
- Original old or expired passport.
- Complete passport application form.
- Photocopy of your passport’s data page
- Photocopy of your permanent resident card, a record of landing, and work permit.
- Passport processing fee
Can minors have their passports? What are the documents needed?
Yes, children under 18 years old can possess their own passports provided that they apply together with their parents and submit the following documents to the Philippine 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
Can I get a new passport if I lost the existing one?
Apart from passport application and renewal, the embassy also caters to those who have lost their passport. If you lost yours, you can apply for a new one. Make sure you have a police report and the additional documents as written below:
- 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.
Is dual citizenship allowed?
Some Filipinos have the privilege to be a citizen of another other than the Philippines. This is generally permissible provided that you have a certification from the embassy allowing you to have dual citizenship.
To dos when visiting the embassy
When visiting the embassy in Russia, here’s what you need to do:
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Go to the official website of the embassy in Russia.
The first practical thing to do before visiting the embassy is to visit the official website. This is so you would know the latest news, announcements, updates, and changes the embassy has.
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Bring all the required documents.
The embassy will not process your application if you have incomplete requirements. You need to bring all the required documents when applying for a service you need.
Opening Hours:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Contact Information
Embassy of the Philippines in Moscow, Russia
Contact Person: H.E. (Mr.) Carlos D. Sorreta – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Address: Karmanitskiy Pereulok 6/8, 121099, Moscow, Russian Federation
Tel. Nos.: (+7-499) 241-0563; 241-0564; 241-0565
Fax No.: (+7-499) 241-2630
Hotline No.: (+7-906) 7382-538
Email: moscow.pe@dfa.gov.ph / moscowpe@mailfrom.ru
Website: moscowpe.dfa.gov.ph
Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/PHLinRussia/
Google Map Location
In case you are wondering where the Philippine Embassy in Russia is located, below is a map guide for you: