How to book an appointment for a Passport Application in the Philippines #passport #philippines #DFA
2The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issues Philippine passports. If you are 18 or older, your passport will be valid for ten years. If you are under the age of 18, it will be valid for five years.
This tutorial will walk you through the steps of applying for or renewing your DFA passport.
BEFORE APPLYING FOR A PHILIPPINE PASSPORT:
1. All applicants should secure an online appointment when applying for a passport;
2. The public is advised to secure their passports prior to booking their flights. Flight bookings should ONLY be made if passports are still valid for at least six (6) months;
3. Confirmed appointment is required for all applicants except for those who would qualify for the courtesy lane;
4. Applicants are reminded to be on site not earlier than 30 minutes on their selected date and time of appointment at their chosen consular office;
5. Personal appearance is required for all applicants;
6. Please be warned that dealing with fixers is at your own risk and expense;
7. Prepare all the originals and photocopies of the documentary requirements for passport application.
8. Jewelries such as earrings and necklaces and colored contact lenses are not allowed during photo capturing;
9. The DFA adheres to “No Escort” policy; escorts shall be prohibited from entering the DFA consular premises to accompany the applicants.
AFTER APPLYING FOR A PHILIPPINE PASSPORT:
1. Applicant shall bring the passport receipt for release of their passport. In case of lost passport receipt an Affidavit of Loss is required.
2. Check if all the data on the passport are correct before leaving the Consular Office.
3. For applicants 13 years old and above, immediately affix the signature on the third page of the passport booklet upon receipt of the passport. For minors 12 years old and below, leave it blank.
4. If the applicant cannot personally claim his/her passport, an immediate family member or an authorized representative shall present an Authorization Letter or a Special Power of Attorney respectively, to claim the passport in behalf of the applicant. Both documents should contain the name and photocopy of the ID of the authorized individual.
5. Passports unclaimed after one (1) year will be cancelled per Department Order No. 2021-012.
6. Do not staple anything on the passport booklet especially the covers as it may damage the electronic chip and render the ePassport unreadable.
CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT NEW APPLICATIONS
1. Confirmed Online Appointment (click here)
2. Personal Appearance
3. Accomplished Application Form
4. Original and photocopy of Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Authenticated Birth Certificate on Security Paper
Married Females (who are using their spouse’s last name) must also present Original and submit photocopy of PSA Authenticated Marriage Contract on Security Paper or Report of Marriage
Local Civil Registrar Copy is required if PSA Birth Certificate is not clear or cannot be read
5. Any of the following acceptable IDs with one (1) photocopy (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Processing)
NOTE: If woman opts to retain maiden name, a Marriage Contract is not required.
Additional requirements may be required, please refer to the section below.
How to Apply for a New Passport
Once you’ve gathered the documentary requirements and filled out the forms, you’re ready for the next steps of the application process.
1. Set a passport application appointment online through the official DFA website. During the online appointment process, the system will only hold your slot for 20-30 minutes. If you don't finish your online application within that period, you may lose your slot.
2. On the page titled Application Information, select “NEW” in the Application Type dropdown menu. Next, fill out the online application form.
3. After completing the application form, pay the processing fee online. Regular processing costs P950.00 and takes 12 working days. Special processing costs P1,200.00 and takes six working days (within Metro Manila) or seven working days (outside of Metro Manila) to be completed.
4. After paying the processing fee, you will receive a payment reference number through email together with the transaction receipt, a copy of your application form, and the passport application checklist. Print these documents on A4 paper and bring them on the day of your appointment.
5. Go to the DFA on your appointment date with the required documents. Ideally, you should be at the venue 30 minutes before your schedule since the DFA won’t accommodate late arrivals.
Other Reminders:
Follow the dress code. Earrings, necklaces, and colored contact lenses are not allowed during photo capturing.
CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSPORT RELEASING
Original DFA issued receipt
Original acceptable ID
Old Passport (for renewal applications)