Procedure to Obtain a Philippines Passport

New Application

• Accomplished Application Form: Fill out the passport application form available on the DFA website.
• PSA-Authenticated Birth Certificate: Obtain an original or certified true copy.
• Valid IDs: Present any valid government-issued ID like a driver’s license, SSS/GSIS ID, or PRC ID.

Additional Documents

• For married females using a spouse’s last name: PSA marriage certificate.
• For minors: PSA birth certificate, a valid ID of either parent and the passport or valid ID of the companion.

Procedure of Renewal

• Current ePassport: Present your current passport.
• Necessary Certificates for Name Changes: If applicable, provide a PSA marriage certificate for females changing their surname due to marriage or a PSA birth certificate for any other name changes.

Set an Appointment

• Visit the DFA Passport Appointment System website.
• Select the type of application: “NEW” or “RENEWAL.”
• Choose your preferred DFA Consular Office and schedule an appointment.
• Fill out the required information and confirm the appointment

Cost of applying for a passport

• Regular Processing: Pay a fee of P950 for processing within 12 working days.
• Special Processing: Pay a fee of P1,200 for expedited processing within 6-7 working days.

Passport Validity

• Passports issued to adults (18 years and above) are valid for 10 years.
• Passports issued to minors (below 18 years) are valid for 5 years.