Embassy of the United States of America, Manila
Warden Notice
September 28, 2005

THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE EMBASSY WARDEN SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO AMERICAN CITIZENS IN THE PHILIPPINES. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. THANK YOU.

Important Passport Security Enhancement.
No Amendments

Effective immediately, as an additional security enhancement, the U.S. Embassy will no longer amend valid U.S. passports. Instead, customers requesting name changes, extension of validity for limited passports, or correction of a printing error will apply for replacement passports.  

If the change is within one year after issuance, customers will submit a U.S. Passport Re-Application Form (DS 5504), together with the passport that needs the change, the documentation required, and new passport pictures. There will be no charge for routine processing.  

If the change is more than one year after issuance, customers will need to submit an Application for Passport By Mail (DS-82) or Application for a U.S. Passport (DS-11), together with the passport that needs the change, the documentation required, and new passport photos. The cost is $67 (for adult applicants qualified to use the DS-82 form), $97 (for other adult applicants) and $82 (for minor applicants). Of course, if the requested data change is due to a printing error by the U.S. Embassy, there will be no charge.  

Those only needing to add visa pages to their passports will submit an Application for Additional Visa Pages (DS-4085). This service is always free of charge when routine.

All of these forms will be available online at travel.state.gov. The Passport Amendment/Validation Form (DS-19), previously used to amend passports/add visa pages, will no longer be valid. For more information on applying for a U.S. passport, forms, and a wealth of other international travel information, please visit our website at travel.state.gov.