How to register births and deaths
Consular registration of births and deaths is not a legal requirement, but it is recommended. A record of the birth/death will afterwards be held in the General Register Office in the United Kingdom. Further copies can be obtained from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London.
Contacting Consular Staff in Manila
The Consular Section is located at 120 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Hill, Taguig City 1634. The phone number is 00632.858.2200 and fax number is 00632.858.2342. With exception of public holidays (2009 list/2010 list), the public opening hours are:
Monday-Friday: 07:45am-12:00nn - for Consular assistance, submission of British Passport applications, Certificates of No Impediment (CNI), Birth Registrations and Notarial Services.
Monday-Thursday: 02:30pm-03:30pm - for collection of British passports, CNIs and Birth Registrations only.
Apart from Consular emergencies, telephone enquiries are only received from 08:00am-4:00pm, Mondays-Thursdays and from 08:00am-1:00pm on Fridays. You may also send email enquiries at DLManila-Consprotect@fco.gov.uk.
Out of hours contact: For genuine Consular emergencies involving British Nationals, please contact 00632.858.2200 for assistance.
Consular Visitors: Visitors are able to carry in handbags/small bags/briefcases with them. Larger bags and suitcases have to be left at the gatehouse. All mobile phones should be checked in at the gatehouse.
