Philippine Passport Requirements and Online Appointment DFA Updates

Core Requirements for Adult New Applications

1. Confirmed Online Appointment (click here)
2. Personal Appearance
3. Accomplished Application Form
4. Original and photocopy of Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Authenticated Birth Certificate on Security Paper
   • 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
   • Local Civil Registrar Copy is required if PSA Birth Certificate is not clear or cannot be read
5. Any of the following acceptable IDs with one (1) photocopy (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Processing)

NOTE: If woman opts to retain maiden name, a Marriage Contract is not required.
Additional requirements may be required, please refer to the section below.

Supporting Documents for Adult New Applications

In addition to the core requirements, the following supporting documents will be further required in the following cases:

In case of Late Registered Birth Certificate

• If Birth Certificate was registered at least ten (10) years ago, application will be treated as a regular application, and no additional supporting documents will be required
• If Birth Certificate was registered less than ten (10) years ago, applicant must submit IDs that pre-date the late registration or current IDs with NBI Clearance

In case applicant has NO Birth Certificate or Report of Birth:

• If applicant is born AFTER 1950 – applicant must first file for late registration with Local Civil Registrar (LCR) or Consular Office with jurisdiction over the place where applicant was born. Applicant will then submit the original copy of the PSA authenticated late registered Birth Certificate and IDs that pre-date the late registration or current IDs with NBI Clearance.
• If applicant is born ON OR BEFORE 1950 – applicant must submit original and photocopy of PSA Authenticated Certificate of No Birth Record and Affidavit of Two Disinterested Persons attesting to the identity of the applicant (Affidavit should include photocopy of IDs of the Two Disinterested Persons indicated in the presented document)

If an Applicant’s marriage has been dissolved and wants to revert to her maiden surname

• Applicant must submit original and photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate and acceptable IDs.
• Applicant must submit original and photocopy of the annotated PSA Marriage Certificate (MC) or Report of Marriage (ROM) stating that the marriage has been dissolved; OR

If applicant has lacking data in Birth Certificate or Report of Birth

• Applicant must present original and submit photocopy of proof of filing of supplemental report from the Local Civil Registrar (LCR)

If applicant has discrepancy in data in Birth Certificate / Report of Birth and other documents

• If the discrepant data is in the BC, the applicant must submit annotated birth certificate authenticated by PSA reflecting the corrected entry. If the discrepant data is in the other documents, the BC will be followed.
• Discrepancy in first name – Applicant must submit the original and photocopy of the petition and supporting documents for correction of first name filed with Local Civil Registrar (LCR) or consulate
• Discrepancy in other data – Applicant must submit annotated birth certificate authenticated by PSA reflecting the corrected entry

If applicant is a Dual Citizen

• Confirmed Online Appointment(click here)
• Government Issued IDs (Refer to the list of valid Philippine Government Issued IDs or their secondary citizenship/residence counterparts)
• 1. 1. If the applicant possesses dual citizenship from birth (i.e. one parent is a Filipino while the other parent is a citizen from which the applicant’s other citizenship is derived; or, have both Filipino parents but was born in a country which applies jus soli citizenship; etc.)
        – Original and photocopy PSA-authenticated Birth Certificate/Report of Birth
  1. If the Filipino citizenship was reacquired or retained as specified in RA 9225:
     – Original and photocopy of identification certificate issued by a Philippine Foreign Service Post (FSP) or by the Bureau of Immigration (BI)

If applicant is a Naturalized Filipino Citizen

• Original and photocopy of Identification Certificate of Naturalization from BI

If applicant obtained Filipino citizenship by Election

• Original and photocopy of Affidavit of Election of Philippine Citizenship
• Original and photocopy of Identification Certificate of Election from BI

If applicant has been granted citizenship by Act of Legislation

• Certified true copy of the law granting citizenship
• Foreign Birth Certificate authenticated by Philippine FSP

Passport Appointment

1. Make an Online Appointment

Go to this link to schedule an appointment. Choose whether you want an individual or group appointment. Check the box to agree with the terms and conditions.

2. Pick a Site and Date

You will need to fill out some information like the site location, date and time, Personal Information, Family Information, Application Information, and Contact Information. A red asterisk means it is required to be filled out.

Site Location– Choose where you want to apply for a passport. Just choose the most convenient site.

Date And Time– Pick the day and time you want to go to the DFA. A calendar is shown with the red and green color. Green color are the available dates, while the dates in red are either full or not yet available.

Remember that sometimes even if you did not see any available appointments does not mean that they have been completely taken up. Try to click REFRESH as online appointments become available from time to time.

You can also CHECK THE NEXT OPENING as slots are made available at 12:00 noon and 9:00 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays except holidays.

If you find a slot available, it will be reserved on you for 15 minutes only so make sure to finish the appointment within that time limit.

3. Fill out the Application Form Online

Personal Information– Your name, mobile number, email address, etc. Remember to use an active yahoo or google email address.

Family Information– Your parent’s name and your spouse name, their citizenship.

Application information– Type of Application, citizenship, and emergency person’s contact number.

Contact information– Your home address or office addresses and contact numbers.

Make sure to enter the correct information and review it before proceeding to the next page. Submit your application.

4. You can then proceed to payment.

You will be asked to choose between Regular (Php 950) or Express Processing (Php 1200). All passport applications processed on Saturdays are charged Php1200.00

You will then pick for a designated payment center and payment options. A total amount will be shown on the screen and then click Proceed.

You will receive an email regarding your Payment instruction and Payment Reference Number. Remember to pay for your slot within 24 hours. Otherwise, your slot will be forfeited and you have to make another online appointment.

Proceed to your preferred Payment Center to pay the passport processing fee.

Present your reference number at the Payment Center upon payment of the passport processing fee.

One reference number corresponds to one transaction. If you are paying for multiple reference numbers, you need to pay separately for each reference number.

Keep the receipt that will be issued to you.

After your payment, an email will be sent to you with PDF attachment that contains your completed application form, and the Electronic Receipt. Print this out before going to the DFA site.

5. Personally show up at the DFA Consular Office

Show up on the date and time indicated in your appointment and make sure to bring a printed copy of your confirmed passport appointment packet and bring the original copy and a photocopy of the requirements.

You should be on site not earlier than 30 minutes on your selected date and time of appointment at your chosen consular office.

Don’t forget the “No Escort” policy of DFA.

Upon entering, the first step is the Verification where the employee will check your requirements and verify your appointment. Then you will be proceeding to the Processing area. In here your requirements will be double check and will then issue you a tentative date of release. Next will be Data encoding and biometrics where you’ll be asked to confirm your information. A passport photo also will be taken afterward.

Pieces of jewelry such as earrings and necklaces and colored contact lenses are not allowed during photo capturing.

They will handle you a receipt which you need to bring on the date of release of your passport. You can choose the delivery option in some DFA Sites. That’s it.

6. Claim your Passport

You should bring the passport receipt for the release of your passport. In case of a lost passport receipt, an Affidavit of Loss is required. Check if all the data on the passport are correct before leaving the Consular Office. Claim your passport.