Passport is a very important document not only because it is the most accepted and recognized form of identification (ID) in our home country, but also worldwide, specially when you travel abroad for whatever reasons. Without it, you won’t be allowed to board your flight even if that flight is heading back to your home country. Now, the question is how to apply for a Philippine Passport?
This guide is about how to apply and obtain “Philippine Passport“, but please be guided that the list of requirements and procedure may differ depending on your situation or type of application as follows;
Otherwise, your application will be treated as;
If you have a different situation or concern, it’s best to directly contact the Department of Foreign Affair through info@passport.gov.ph or help desk no. (02) 8234-3488 for more information.
Philippine passport applicants who are exempted from this requirement are the following;
NOTE: All applicants who are exempted can go directly to the nearest DFA office without prior appointment.
Bring any of the following;
Must be PSA authenticated on security paper.
NOTE: For “Late Registered” or “No Record” in PSA, “Dual Citizens”, “Naturalized Filipinos, etc. additional documents are required, read this.
Married Female applicants (who are using their spouse’s last name) must submit;
Download the application form DFA Website here.
Personal appearance is a must as your photo and bio-metrics (fingerprint) will be taken at the DFA Office.
NOTE: Additional supporting documents may be required depending on your situation with your Citizenship, Birth Certificate or Mirage, click here.
NOTE: Make sure to check (Steps 1 to 4) and have all your information ready beforehand because once you have selected your preferred appointment, it will only be reserved for just 15 minutes and you have to complete (Steps 1 to 4) within 15 minutes. Otherwise, you will have to start over again.
The passport fees vary as follows;
ASEANA and Consular Offices (Within Metro Manila)
Consular Offices (Outside Metro Manila)
Foreign Service Posts
Once payment is completed, you will receive an email “DFA Passport Appointment System – Payment Reference” as confirmation. Make sure to bring the printed copy (A4-size paper) of the attachment files on the email as follows; application form, receipt, and reminders. Once done, wait for your appointment day then;
Bring all the requirements with you including the appointment receipt and;
TIP! Once inside, the process is pretty straight forward, there are even visible signs for the step-by-step instructions and the DFA staff are very much attentive as well (at least with my experience). You will be asked to line up several times for each section as follows; document verification, processing, and data encoding (which includes photo & bio-metrics). If you opted for passport delivery there is a different counter for that with corresponding fees which may vary upon location. For as long as you have all the necessary requirements you should be done in no time. In my experience, I applied in DFA NCR-EAST (SM Megamall) twice and it only took around 15 minutes both times (2015 & 2019).
Head directly to DFA Office ‘Releasing of Passport’ window on the date stated on the claim stub with your original receipt and Valid ID to be allowed to claim your passport.
Authorized representative can claim the passport in applicant’s behalf with corresponding requirements as follows;
That’s it! Easy right? I hope you find this helpful in getting your Philippine Passport!. If you have other tips, suggestions or you have gone through a different procedure, please share your experience in the comment section to help out others. Let’s make this place be the source of useful information and a start of meaningful conversations that gives value to others! ?
If you have questions or need further assistance, it’s best to directly contact the Department of Foreign Affair through info@passport.gov.ph or help desk no. (02) 8234-3488 for more information.
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