Additional Services

Additional Services

BLS International constantly strives to offer a range of high- end services to enhance customer satisfaction. As part of our constant and ongoing endeavour to add value to your experience, we offer optional services designed to make the process easy and effortless. Clients who wish to avail of the optional services will have to pay an extra fee in addition to the convenience fee.

• Prime Time Appointments
• Passport Release (Flexi Hours)
• SMS Alerts service
• Photocopying of documents
• Form Filling Package
• Courier Service

Prime Time Services (Longer Operating Hours):

A common concern which working professionals face is making time for their e-Passport Renewal application appointments, which coincides with prime business hours. Taking leave from work can be quite inconvenient. Hence Prime Time service has been designed that allows customers to get appointments for application submission outside of usual business hours. Using this service, applicants ensure that their e-Passport application process does not hinder their professional routine.

Prime Time Appointments :

09.30 am to 10.30 am
05.30 pm to 06.30 pm

Passport Release (Flexi Hours)

Normal Passport release hours are between 4 pm to 6 pm however if applicant wishes they can also collect their Passport beyond normal collection hours at nominal additional charge. Applicant could have flexible hours extended to collect the passport between 9.30 am to 4 pm.

SMS Alerts service:

SMS updates will be sent to you informing you of the status of your application. When you avail of this optional service, you will receive several automated feedback messages to the mobile number you provide, alerting you on the status of your application, At the end of the process, you will receive an automated email message to the registered email address provided in your application form, informing you that your new passport is ready for collection.

Photocopying of documents

BLS International offers photocopying services within the Centre for a minimal fee.

Form Filling Package

Our team will help you successfully complete your online application form at the Philippine Passport Application Centre in Rome.. Our staff will guide you through the process from start to finish, explaining the questions, and recording your answers. Please note, they cannot answer questions on your behalf, or fill in answers based on assumptions. The package is inclusive of free SMS alert service.

Courier Service:

As part of the Courier service, the Passport Application Centre will courier your passport back to you, if you opt for this service. You can avial the service at the Application Centre. Please enquire about this service when you submit your Passport Application.

Below are the rates for the optional services:

Service Fee: € 35 (including VAT)

No.	Country	Additional Service	Price € (including VAT)
1	Italy	Prime Time	€ 25
		Passport Release (Flexi Hours)	€ 10
		SMS Alerts Service	€ 2
		Photocopying Of Documents	€ 1
		Courier Service (Individual)	€ 50
		Courier Service (Family)	€ 75
		Form Filling Package	€ 15
		Translation Services	€ 20
		Legalization Services	€ 60