Only a Filipino citizen is eligible to acquire a Philippine passport.

Set an appointment at www.passport.gov.ph. Appear on the actual date of appointment and bring the complete documentary requirements appropriate to your application.

You may download the passport application form from this link https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/consular-forms.

Only Special Lane Eligible applicants are allowed to walk in at Special Lane at DFA Aseana and other Consular Offices in the Philippines. To see if you are qualified to use the Special Lane, please click here.

Applicants who are not eligible for the Special Lane must schedule an online appointment at passport.gov.ph.

For NCR applicants, you should expect your passport to be released ten (10) working days after being accommodated for processing.

For applicants outside the NCR, you should expect your passport to be released twelve (12) working days after being accommodated for processing.

In the Philippines, DFA offers expedited passport processing with a turnaround time of five (5) working days for NCR applicants and seven (7) working days for applicants outside the NCR. The fee for expedited processing is Php 1,200.00.

For the complete list of requirements for passport application, please visit the Passport homepage.

You may view the complete list of Consular Offices (COs) or Temporary Offsite Passport Services (TOPS) on the Directory page.

Pursuant to Section 10 of Republic Act. 11983 or also known as the “New Philippine Passport Act”, and Section 53 of its Implementing rules and Regulations (IRR), the regular Philippine passport issued to Filipinos 18 years or older at the time of application is valid for ten (10) years. For Filipinos under 18 years of age at the time of application, the passport is valid for five (5) years.

For passports applied for in the Philippines:

New / Renewal

Regular – Php 950.00

Expedite – Php 1,200.00

Penalty for Lost and Mutilated ePassport – Php 350.00

For passports applied for overseas, please refer to the consular fees as stated in the Philippine Embassy or Consulate websites.

You may claim your passport at the Consular Office, Foreign Service Post (FSP) and Supervising Consular Office of the Temporary Offsite Passport Services (TOPS) site where you originally filed your application.

In case of a lost valid passport, you may file and report your lost valid passport application at the Consular Office, Foreign Service Post (FSP), and Temporary Offsite Passport Services (TOPS) of your choice. You will be required to submit a Police Report in English, a Notarized Affidavit of Loss, and other required documents for passport application. Please click here for the complete requirements for Lost Valid Passport.

In case of a lost expired passport, you may file and report your lost expired passport application at the Consular Office, Foreign Service Post (FSP), and Temporary Offsite Passport Services (TOPS) of your choice. You will be required to submit a Police Report in English, a Notarized Affidavit of Loss, and other required documents for passport application. Please click here for the complete requirements for Lost Expired Passport.

In case of mutilated or damaged passports, you are required to submit a Notarized Affidavit of Mutilation along with your passport application requirements.

No. The Philippine passport has a standard booklet containing forty-four (44) pages. If you run out of pages, you can opt to renew your passport.

Senior Citizen, PWDs, and Minors aged seven (7) years old and below are allowed to walk in at DFA Aseana and other Consular Offices in the Philippines, provided that they present proof of Special Lane Eligibility.

Applicants are advised to bring their Original DFA-issued receipt and valid government-issued ID, or their old passport (for renewal applications).

If you are unable to claim your passport on the given tentative date of release, you must execute a Special of Attorney stating the reasons for the failure to personally claim your passport. The SPA should also include the name and a copy of the valid government-issued ID of the person you are authorizing to pick up the passport on your behalf.

The Department will cancel your passport if you do not claim it within one (1) year from the application date.

Yes. You may request a Certificate of Unclaimed Passport from DFA-Aseana or the concerned Consular Office, and submit this certification together with your application.

If your passport details have any discrepancy, you are required to report such inconsistency to the Consular Office (CO), Foreign Service Post (FSP), and Temporary Offsite Passport Services (TOPS) where you originally filed your application for appropriate action.

For married women, applicants who wish to use their married name on their passport may do so by submitting a PSA Certificate of Marriage on the day of their passport renewal application.

Married women may continue to use her maiden name in her passport even after marriage. However, you may be required to submit a Marriage Certificate if you are updating your marital status from "single" to "married".

Yes, married women who wish to revert to their maiden name may do so. However, you will be required to provide additional documents to support the change of name. For the complete list of requirements, click here.

No. Your passport must be at least six-months valid for you to be able to travel abroad.

You may apply at DFA Aseana and other Consular Offices in the Philippines for Special Lane access, provided that you have sufficient proof of being an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW).

Requests for early accommodation may be considered if the purpose of travel is for medical or legal emergency purposes, death in the family, or if you are a returning OFW.

Booked flights do not guarantee approval for early accommodation requests. The DFA strongly advises against purchasing outbound travel tickets until you have received your passport. The Department of Foreign Affairs will not be responsible for rebooking charges, loss of income, or any other financial or personal losses resulting from travel arrangements made before the passport is issued.

No. Expired and Renewed passports do not affect the validity of the Visas. However, you must bring your old passport with valid visas along with your new passport when traveling. When in doubt, consult the Foreign Embassy that issued your visa.

Yes, you can renew your passport even if it is still valid for more than one (1) year. It is advisable to renew your passport within one year of its expiration date to ensure it remains valid for your travel needs.

No, it is not mandatory to renew your expired passport if you don't have immediate travel plans. However, it's advisable to keep it updated for identification purposes and to avoid potential issues in case of unexpected travel or legal needs. Renewing your passport before it expires can also help prevent any delays or complications.

No. There are no penalties for the replacement of your expired passport.

You may use either a black or blue-inked pen.

No, you do not need to bring a passport-sized photo for your application. The DFA Consular Office will digitally capture your photo and biometrics.

Applicants may also contact us through the telephone number provided below:

• For Passport Appointment Concerns:

(02) 8234 – 3488

• For Consular Inquiries:

(02) 8651 – 9400

• Passport Releasing Hotline:

0939-320-0569 (Smart)

The dates provided are tentative. The passport will be ready on the indicated date only if there are no issues or delays in the system.

No, the dates indicated on the passport slip are tentative, and passports may be available later than the indicated date.

No, stapling documents, especially on the covers, or adding unnecessary designs or accessories can damage the passport or its chip, potentially making the ePassport invalid.

No, escorts are not allowed in DFA Consular Offices, unless the applicant is a senior citizen, minor, or person with a disability (PWD), which will need further guidance, assistance, and supervision.

Passport appointments are free of charge.

No, you don’t need to put your documents in a brown envelope.

Yes, you will get your old passport back after renewing it.

The DFA discourages applicants from securing online appointments through fixers. Please be warned that dealing with fixers is at your own risk and expense.

A court-appointed guardian may accompany the minor.

Per the Rule on Guardianship of Minors (A.M. No. 03-02-05-SC) and subject to the grounds provided by law, any relative or other person on behalf of a minor, or the minor himself if fourteen years of age or over, may file a petition for the appointment of a general guardian over the person or property, or both, of such minor.

The accompanying guardian must present a copy of a court-issued Letter of Guardianship covering the person of the minor applicant.

If you do not see available online appointment slots, it does not necessarily mean that they have been completely taken up. Please refresh the page as online appointments become available from time to time.

You need to set an online appointment via http://www.passport.gov.ph, Passport appointments cannot be made on Facebook or any other social media platform. All appointments are free. Appointments not made through http://passport.gov.ph are not legitimate appointments.

Minor/typographical errors in the application form may be corrected during the processing stage, However, major errors in the applicant’s details may be subjected to further review or could result in rejection.

Applicants must ensure that the information being submitted during the online booking of an appointment is complete and accurate. Multiple errors and/or misrepresentation of information may result in failure in the capturing of the applicant's biometrics, or be considered as grounds for rejection of the passport application.

Yes, you can renew your passport before its date of expiration. For travel purposes, a passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure. We suggest that you renew your passport 10 months before the date of expiration.

An appointment is necessary for all lost passports, and you must submit the documents required for a lost passport application. In case of a lost VALID and EXPIRED passport, you will be required to provide a Police Report (in English) and a Notarized Affidavit of Loss.

Passport processing fees for both new applications and renewal are as follows:

Regular Processing – P 950.00

Expedited Processing – P 1,200.00

Penalty for lost and mutilated passports – P 350.00

For applications made at Consular Offices in Metro Manila, processing and releasing of passports take 10 working days for regular processing and 5 working days for expedited processing.

For areas outside Metro Manila, processing and releasing of passports take 12 working days for regular processing and 7 working days for expedited processing.

For all Philippine Foreign Service Posts, processing and releasing of passports take around 4-6 weeks

The above timeframes do not include courier delivery.

The appointment code would be sent to the email you used in the application process. Please also check for the appointment code in the spam folder or trash folder in your email, as your email provider may direct it to these folders. If you have not received it, you may contact the Appointment Hotline for assistance at (02) 8234-3488.

Here is the link to the complete requirement for New and Renewal passport application:

• For Adult New Applicants;
• For Adult Renewal of ePassport;
• For Adult Renewal of Non-ePassport;
• For Minor New Applicants;
• For Minor Renewal of ePassport; and
• For Minor Renewal of Non-ePassport.

No. Secondary IDs such as PAG-IBIG ID, TIN ID or Philhealth ID are not acceptable for passport applications. For the complete list of acceptable valid IDs for passport application, Click here.

Yes, a representative may accompany a minor child for a passport application, provided that they present a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed by the parent, authorizing them to assist the minor with passport-related transactions.

For the complete requirements in cases where minor applicant is not accompanied by the parent/s during the application process, please visit the link provided below: https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/services/passport/requirements/passport-minor/minor-new

Yes, you may still apply for a passport once the incorrect details reflected in the PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth have been corrected. For proper guidance on your specific case, please visit the link provided below: https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/services/passport/requirements/passport-adult/adult-new

Only Special Lane Eligible applicants, including those with exceptional and emergency cases (medical or death in family), are allowed to walk in at the Special Lane in DFA Aseana and other Consular Offices in the Philippines.

Non-emergency applicants must secure an online appointment at passport.gov.ph. To see if you are qualified to use the Special Lane, please click here.

The Special Lane at DFA Aseana will accommodate from Monday to Friday 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM.

Consular Offices are authorized to set their own daily maximum number of applicants based on the operating capacity of the CO and the safety and convenience of the public.

A valid government issued ID with proof of age/PSA Birth Certificate/Passport.

Yes, a senior citizen applicant may be accompanied by one (1) adult applicant, provided they are the senior citizen applicant’s relative within the fourth civil degree or traveling companion.

The family member or companion must present PSA documents to prove their relationship with the senior citizen in order to avail of special lane privileges.

A traveling companion must present proof of travel with the senior citizen (e.g., confirmed flight or hotel booking) and must also state the reason or justification for traveling (e.g., the traveling companion is a medical escort or nurse).

A valid PWD ID issued by the appropriate government agency.

Yes, a PWD applicant may be accompanied by one (1) adult, provided that the adult companion is either an immediate family member or a traveling companion of the PWD applicant.

An immediate family member (i.e., spouse, adult children, or adult sibling only) must present proof of relationship to the PWD applicant (e.g., birth certificate).

A traveling companion must present proof of travel with the PWD (e.g., confirmed flight or hotel booking) and must also state the reason or justification for traveling (e.g., the traveling companion is a medical escort or nurse).

Medical certificate or records as proof of pregnancy, and ultrasound if available.

No.

A minor applicant may be accompanied by their parents. If neither parent is present, a minor (7 years and below) may also be accompanied by their legal guardian or their authorized representative. The legal guardian or authorized representative may also avail of Special Lane privileges.

A valid Solo Parent ID.

Yes, special lane privileges may be extended to the minor child/children of the solo parent.

An OFW applicant must present proof of their OFW status, such as:

• Valid OWWA E-card;
• Valid employment contract;
• Valid work/residence visa;
• Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB) stamped at an international border not more than three hundred sixty-four (364) days from the date of application; or
• Expired or cancelled working visa or employment contract, and a Philippine passport with an immigration arrival stamp of not more than three hundred sixty-four (364) days from the date of application.

Based on the guidelines on Passport on Wheels, Private Companies, Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), Barangays, Homeowner’s Association, private and/public academic institutions or other private parties are not eligible for POW activities.

DFA-OCA only considers requests from the Governor or Mayor of Local Government Unit (LGU) in a Municipality or City level, especially those without a nearby Consular Office. Please contact your LGU when a POW is scheduled in your area.

Please send an official letter request for Passport on Wheels (POW) services addressed to the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Assistant Secretary, Office of Consular Affairs.

Please indicate in the letter the proposed date of POW services, the focal/contact person, their corresponding active email address and mobile numbers, and the number of requested applicants (minimum of 200 applicants).

Please also note that the request and the proposed date will be subject to evaluation upon receipt of the request letter.

You may send the letter of request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and cc: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with subject format Passport on Wheels: SITE, Name of Requesting Party.

No, the DFA Office of the Consular Affairs, Parañaque is the office that offers Passport on Wheels and the office that will deploy a team to the proposed venue.

ePayment can be done in four easy steps:

• Schedule your appointment: Go to https://www.passport.gov.ph and book your appointment.
• Pay the Fee: Pay your passport processing fee at any authorized Payment Center.
• Print Confirmation: After the payment, you will receive a confirmation email with your appointment packet, and print this form provided.
• Personal Appearance. Go to the DFA Consular Office on your appointment date and time, and bring a printed copy of your application packet and other required documents for your passport application

For more information on ePayment, please visit https://bit.ly/2yXJFac

Please refer to your electronic receipt or passport slip for the tentative date of release of your passport.

You may track the status of the delivery by referring to the tracking number on your courier claim stub.

Yes, it is a violation of the law. Those who violate this rule will be prosecuted and barred from applying for passports. Appointments not made through https://passport.gov.ph are not legitimate appointments.

Before leaving the Consular Office, ensure that you carefully review the details on your new passport. If there are any errors, such as incorrect information on your name, sex, or date of birth, you will need to reapply for a passport and pay the regular fee of PHP 950.00.

If you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours after paying the fee, please contact (02) 8234-3488

Applicants who are unable to appear on the day of their appointment may be allowed a reschedule only for exceptional and emergency reasons. The rescheduled appointment must be within 6 months from the original scheduled date of appointment.

Applicants at DFA Aseana can request a reschedule of an appointment through the email address at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Provided in the email a copy of the application form as proof of confirmed appointment, documentary requirement for passport application, and proof supporting the valid reason for failure to appear on the date of appointment. The request will be subject to review.

Applicants at Consular Offices may request a reschedule on their respective email addresses due to exceptional and emergency reasons, provided that they present proof supporting their request. Please click here for the complete list of Consular Offices and their email address.