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How to Get a Passport in the Philippines in 2023 (DFA Guide)
The recently introduced Philippine passport now boasts a 10-year validity, offering individuals an extended period to explore the world. This not only translates to more travel opportunities but also entails reduced expenses and less time spent on passport renewals. As a crucial form of identification for citizenship, a passport signifies one's status as both a national and a global citizen.Take a moment to unwind and appreciate the streamlined process for obtaining a passport. In 2024, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has simplified and enhanced the convenience of the Filipino passport application process. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the steps involved in acquiring a passport in the Philippines.
How to Get a Passport in the Philippines (Step-by-step Guide with Pictures)
Step 1: Schedule a passport appointment online
Online passport appointment for individual and family (group) is now required by the DFA. How to get passport appointment? You need to make an appointment at this website: You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Prior to making a schedule online, make sure your documents are already complete.Step 2: Select your DFA office or passport center
When applying for a passport in the Philippines, opt for the Asia Pacific region during the selection process. Subsequently, pick a location nearby where you'd prefer to complete your passport application. Opting for a DFA regional office in close proximity to your residence would be a more convenient choice.
Step 3: Choose the date of your appointment
Decide when do you want to attend your passport application. The green numbers on the calendar are the available slots. Choose your own slot then click NEXT.Step 4: Enter your Personal Information
It is important to provide only honest and true information to the DFA passport application form online. Before proceeding to the next step, make sure you have checked each detail as correct and accurate.
An active mobile number is needed in this section. Additionally, you need to provide an active and valid email address. This is where DFA will send confirmation and notification about your passport application. In addition, they will also email reference number for the payment of your passport.
Step 5: Pay the passport processing fee
- Regular Processing – P950 (passport release 12 working days)
- Expedited Processing – P1,200 (passport release 6-7 working days)
on your email address. Failure of payment will cancel your appointment. DFA will send one reference number per transaction.
Step 6: Attend your appointment at your chosen DFA office
After successful payment of passport fee, an eReceipt and passport appointment checklist will be sent on your email. Print out the documents and bring them to your passport appointment. The checklist includes the following:- Confirmed Application Form – with Appointment Reference Number (ARN), barcode and eReceipt number
- Two Copies of eReceipt
Step 7: Confirm your personal details at the encoding section
The next step of passport application is verification of your personal information at the DFA Encoding Section. The DFA staff will evaluate the documents you have submitted to support your application. You must also confirm they are correct.Step 8: Have your photo captured, signature and biometrics taken
Your photo will be taken. Be sure you war a decent attire for you will have this photo on your passport for 10 years. Also DFA does not allow jewelries such as earrings and necklaces and colored contact lenses during photo capture.Your fingerprints and signature will also be taken. DFA will give back your receipt with the date when you will receive your passport.
Step 9: Claim your new passport
Receive your new passport at the date stamped on your receipt. If you did not use a courier service, you need to claim your passport at the Passport Releasing Section in DFA. Otherwise, wait for the delivery of your passport. Check if all the data on your passport are correct before leaving the Consular Office.Requirements in Getting a Passport in the Philippines:
- Confirmed Online Appointment
- Printout of Passport Application Form with Reference Number
- Accomplished Application Form (for applicants under courtesy lane only)
- Personal Appearance
- PSA Birth Certificate (original and photocopy)
- 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
- NOTE: If woman wants to retain maiden name, a Marriage Certificate is not required
- Local Civil Registrar Copy is required if PSA Birth Certificate is not clear or cannot be read
- Valid ID (original and 1 photocopy)
- Supporting Documents (in case required by DFA)
Valid IDs Accepted by DFA for Passport Application:
- SSS UMID Card
- GSIS UMID Card
- PRC ID
- LTO Driver’s License or LTO Student Permit in Card format
- Voter’s ID issued by COMELEC
- Senior Citizen’s ID
- School ID for students
- Postal ID Card (issued by Philpost from November 2016 onwards)
- PNP Firearms License
- Airman License (issued August 2016 onwards)
- OWWA eCard
- OFW Residence Card or any ID issued by host country which proves Philippine citizenship
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