CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSPORT RELEASING
- Original DFA issued receipt
- Original acceptable ID
- Old Passport (for renewal applications)
In case of a lost receipt, the applicant or authorized representative is required to present the Original notarized Affidavit of Lost Receipt executed by the applicant
Passports unclaimed after one (1) year will be cancelled per Department Order No. 2021-012.
Additional requirements may be required. Please refer to the section below.
In case the applicant is unable to claim his/her passport, immediate family members* are allowed to claim the passport in behalf of the applicant
- Authorization letter (must mention affiliation with applicant),
- Original DFA issued receipt,
- Valid ID (original and photocopy) of applicant and representative
*Immediate family members of legal age such as parents, brother, sister, spouse or children
In case a person other than an immediate family member will claim the applicant's passport
- Original notarized Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed by the applicant, issued to the authorized representative
- Valid ID (original and photocopy) of applicant and representative indicated in the Special Power of Attorney
For minor applicants
- If passport will be claimed by mother, claimant must present original DFA issued receipt and valid ID
- If passport will be claimed by father, claimant must present original DFA issued receipt, valid ID and PSA documents indicating proof of parental authority over the minor
Note
For applicants who availed of courier service, you may contact the courier service company directly
