RBM Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 Recently we bought tickets for a short hop over to Malaysia, after discovered my passport would be valid just 5.1/2 months upon arrival in Malaysia. So decided to renew on line, first the drama of a pic that meets the NZ specs, thank goodness they have a photo checker on the Web site. After many attempts which were all rejected almost gave up. Fortunately a computer savy friend from Hong Kong was visiting, he did the technical part in a photo shop at Robinsonsons Dumaguete which met the criteria......(the boys there were delighted to learn) Well today I received an e mail Informing me as the mouth was not completely closed the photo was rejected...Crazy but that's how it is. There is no problem returning to Philippines with less than 6 months validity how ever not able to get any info on Malaysia apart from 6 months validity is required. Perhaps somebody has some experience here. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollygoodfellow Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 The photo requirements appear to be pretty much standard for passport photos so other than the mouth open what was the problem? https://www.passports.govt.nz/passport-photos/passport-photo-requirements/ 53 minutes ago, RBM said: There is no problem returning to Philippines with less than 6 months validity how ever not able to get any info on Malaysia apart from 6 months validity is required. Perhaps somebody has some experience here. http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/entry-requirements-into-malaysia.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollygoodfellow Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 11 hours ago, RBM said: So decided to renew on line Just a thought too. When you have a new passport it has to go to Manila to get a transfer stamp placed in it as you are going from an old passport with your stickers etc. Assuming you are on a tourist visa but probably the same for any visa. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffH Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 (edited) Hmmm that one I wasn't aware of (although it doesn't directly effect me because I'm in and out of the Phillipines every few months). I always believed you just had to keep your old passport with you... Edited October 9, 2018 by GeoffH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBM Posted October 10, 2018 Author Posted October 10, 2018 10 hours ago, Jollygoodfellow said: Just a thought too. When you have a new passport it has to go to Manila to get a transfer stamp placed in it as you are going from an old passport with your stickers etc. Assuming you are on a tourist visa but probably the same for any visa. Interesting do you have a link to this, I google it and could not any info, thought just need have old passport with you when departing. I finally had my renewal accepted and Passport on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hounddriver Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 2 hours ago, RBM said: thought just need have old passport with you when departing As you know, everything is different in the Philippines. It was my observation that the BI would not give my US friend an extension in his new passport without going to Manila for some bureaucratic BS, but I often wondered if he just left the Philippines on the new passport and came right back then he may have avoided that. I mention it because your new Passport is on its way so you may be able to just leave the Philippines by showing old and new passport and return on new passport only. MAY be able to, your mileage may vary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBM Posted October 10, 2018 Author Posted October 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Dave Hounddriver said: As you know, everything is different in the Philippines. It was my observation that the BI would not give my US friend an extension in his new passport without going to Manila for some bureaucratic BS, but I often wondered if he just left the Philippines on the new passport and came right back then he may have avoided that. I mention it because your new Passport is on its way so you may be able to just leave the Philippines by showing old and new passport and return on new passport only. MAY be able to, your mileage may vary No that would not be possible because as soon as the new passport is issued the old is cancelled Dave. I have sent a FB message to BI so waiting their comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBM Posted October 10, 2018 Author Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) On 10/9/2018 at 1:44 PM, Jollygoodfellow said: The photo requirements appear to be pretty much standard for passport photos so other than the mouth open what was the problem? https://www.passports.govt.nz/passport-photos/passport-photo-requirements/ http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/entry-requirements-into-malaysia.html Not so, the quality of a NZ pass port pic is very demanding, we tried many shops with requirements, none met the standards required.. Fortunately a friend was able to change some settings in a photo shop Dumaguete that met standards. The pic was at first rejected as mouth not 100% closed, after talking with them in NZ the manager agreed to let it go, so new PP is on the way. Anything that must be done I would hope an expect can be done in Cebu. Edited October 10, 2018 by RBM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clermont Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 12 minutes ago, RBM said: Not so, the quality of a NZ pass port pic is very demanding, You are correct about the mouth, it has to be closed, I had the same problem in Australia. According to the immigration mob, a smile distorts face recognition when it is being used in airports, subways, elct. I wasn't cheeky enough to ask if a scowl had the same effect when you went through the electronic passport face recognizer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollygoodfellow Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 5 hours ago, RBM said: Interesting do you have a link to this, I google it and could not any info, thought just need have old passport with you when departing. I finally had my renewal accepted and Passport on the way. It may be called re stamping. As far as asking the question to the BI, Kindly visit our Main Office in Intramuros Manila to report your status and ask for further advise regarding your concern. Thanks. Some links http://www.immigration.gov.ph/services/others/re-stamping-of-visa http://www.immigration.gov.ph/images/FORMS/Checklist/9Others/2014-04-001 Rev 0 Re-stamping of Visa.pdf or maybe http://www.immigration.gov.ph/services/others/transfer-from-old-lost-cancelled-passport http://www.immigration.gov.ph/images/FORMS/2016_IRD/IRD-C-ATP-2016.pdf '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' Visa re-stamping If a foreigner (alien) lives for a long time in the Philippines, one day his/her passport expires. Most embassies can produce a new passport within 10 days to 2 weeks and send it to you by a courier service. But your permanent resident visa, your Balikbayan stamp or your SRRV still sticks in the old passport. The transfer of a visa from an old to a new passport is called "re-stamping" in the Philippines. The procedure depends on your visa. Any class 13 visa You'll have to go to Manila. The re-stamping is only made in BI head office in Intramuros. Here is the current form to fill in and to bring with your old and new passport. RA 7919 form The procedure will cost between PHP 1,010 and PHP 1,510 https://www.silent-gardens.com/visa.php 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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