DFA: Philippine / Filipino Passport Application and Renewal
GUIDELINES ON PASSPORT APPLICATION
PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST TIME APPLICANTS
Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National
Statistics Office (NSO) or Certified True Copy (CTC) and photocopy
of BC issued by the Local Civil Registrar duly authenticated by NSO
and document indicating fullname, date and place of birth and citizenship
(e.g. valid employment's ID, voter's affidavit, NBI clearance and
driver's license).
IN CASE OF NO BIRTH RECORD:
If born after 1950:
In case of birth certificates with delayed registration, submit authenticated
BC and supporting documents indicating date, place of birth and citizenship.
If born on or before 1950:
- Certificate of Non-availability of Birth Record from the NSO.
- Joint Birth Affidavit signed and executed by two (2) disinterested
persons.
- Baptismal Certificate or Certified True Copy of Voter's Affidavit
from COMELEC or any public document indicating date and place of birth
and citizenship.
- Three (3) copies 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm new photo (colored with plain white
background). Photo should show applicant in decent attire with collar.
- Personal appearance except when the applicant is:
8 years old and below;
65 years old and above; or
mentally or physically incapacitated
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
A. For married women who chose to adopt surname of husband
Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper issued by the National Statistics
Office (NSO) or CTC issued by the Local Civil Registrar duly authenticated
by NSO.
For married women opting to use maiden name, submit MC & affidavit
indicating that she has not use her Married name.
B. For women who obtained an annulment or were divorced by foreign
husband
Authenticated copy and photocopy of the first page and the dispositive
portion of the judgment granting divorce or annulment.
Certified true copy and photocopy of the first page and the dispositive
portion of the judgment granting divorce or annulment, authenticated
by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate when the divorce was obtained.
Annotated Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper (SECPA)
C. For fiancees and spouses of foreign nationals
Original and photocopy of Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO)
Guidance and Counseling Certificate of Attendance.
D. For minors (below 18 years old)
Personal appearance of either parent.
if minor is not travelling with either parent, submit an original
and photocopy of DSWD Clearance and Affidavit of Support and Consent
indicating the name of the travelling companion and relationship to
the minor.
If both parents are abroad, such an affidavit must be authenticated
by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General.
If both parents are abroad, person applying in behalf of the minor
must submit Special Power of Attorney authenticated by the nearest
Philippine Embassy or Consulate General.
Passport and photocopy of the passport of person travelling with the
minor.
E. For adopted children
Authenticated copy and photocopy of the dispositive portion of the
Court Order on adoption.
Authenticated copy of original and amended Birth Certificate.
DSWD Travel Clearance
F. For illegitimate children born after August 13, 1988:
Personal appearance and written consent of mother
DSWD Clearance if minor is travelling with Father/other persons.
G. For Legitimated Children due to subsequent marriage of parents
Authenticate BC with annotation of the amended surname of the child
and MC of parents.
H. For Muslim applicants
For those whose births were registered, follow requirements for new
applicants.
For those whose births were not registered.
Certified True Copy of Late Registered Birth Certificate from the
National Statistics Office.
Original and photocopy of Voter's Affidavit or NBI Clearance or other
supporting documents indicating date and place of birth and citizenship.
Certificate from the Office on Muslim Affairs for Muslim convert
For Muslim converts, submit annotated BC in Security Paper (SECPA)
Court Order to change name.
Shari'ah Court Order.
Additional supporting documents may be required when necessary.
REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL OF PASSPORT
A. Personal appearance of the applicant shall not be required and
the application may be filed by:
1.) Any agency duly accredited with the Department
2.) Member of immediate family of the applicant authorized in writing
by the latter ( applicant's spouse, brother/sister, parent/children,
legal guardian/guardian having custody of the child.
B. Three (3) copies 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm new photos (colored with plain
white background). Photo should show applicants in decent attire with
collar.
C. In passport being renewed is brown or issued prior to 01 May 1995,
1.) Old passport and photocopy of passport pages 1,2,3 (amendment).
The pages showing latest Bureau of Immigration departure and arrival
stamps. (Shall not be required if applicant is applying in person.)
2.) Supporting documents with complete middle name
D. In case passport being renewed is green or issued after 01 May
1995:
1.) Present old passport and photocopy of passport pages 1,2,3 (amendment)
inside and back cover. The pages showing latest Bureau of Immigration
departure and arrival stamps. (Shall not be required if applicant
is applying in person.)
E. For married women who chose to adopt surname of husband in her
new passport, Marriage Contract in Security Paper issued by the National
Statistics Office or Certified True Copy and photocopy of MC issued
by NSO.
F. For minors (below 18 years old)
Personal appearance of either parent.
if minor is not travelling with either parent, submit an original
and photocopy of DSWD Clearance and Affidavit of Support and Consent.
If both parents are abroad, such an affidavit must be authenticated
by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General.
If both parents are abroad, person applying in behalf of the minor
must submit Special Power of Attorney authenticated by the nearest
Philippine Embassy or Consulate General.
Passport and photocopy of the passport of person travelling with
the minor.
REQUIREMENTS FOR REPLACEMENT OF LOST PASSPORT
If already expired, submit notarized Affidavit of Loss. No penalty
fee of P200.00
If still valid, submit Police Report and notarized Affidavit of Loss.
There will be a 15-day clearing period prior to the processing of
application for a new passport.
Personal Appearance.
Birth Certificate (BC) in security paper and supporting documents
Three (3) copies 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm new photos (colored with plain white
background). Photos should show applicant in decent attire with collar.
PASSPORT FEES
For Regular Passport:
6 working days)
32 pages P500 ($50 abroad)
64 pages P600 ($60 abroad) Overtime Processing
P250 in addition to regular fee (2 working days)
For amendment of Passport:
P100 ($20 abroad)
Replacement of Lost Passport, whether valid or expired:
32 pages P700 ($90 abroad)
64 pages P800 ($140 abroad)
TO SUBMIT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Supporting documents are the following:
A.. Old SSS E-1 Form
B. Baptismal Certificate
C. Income Tax Return (ITR)
D. School Form 137 or Transcript of Record
E. GSIS policy
F. Government Service Record
G. Seaman's Book
H. Marriage Contract
I. PRC ID
REMINDERS
Applicant should file his application where he is physically present.
Declare lost, valid, or expired passport to avoid delay in the issuance
of a new one.
Passport unclaimed after one (1) year will be cancelled per Memorandum
Circular 33-88.
Check all data in the passport upon release. Passports found to have
scripting errors will be replaced gratis if presented for correction
6 months from date of release.
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