DFA Imposes 30-day Ban on No-show Passport Applicants

Setting an appointment with the DFA to apply for a new passport or have an old one renewed, is free of charge.  All you have to do is log on to the http://www.passport.com.ph website, choose a DFA branch nearest you, and block off your preferred date and time for the passport application.  It is a

Philippine Passports for Pinoys with Dual Citizenship

In yesterday’s blog, we talked about the possibility of re-acquiring Filipino citizenship after becoming a naturalized citizen of another country. Such Pinoys have dual citizenship. Today’s blog will focus on how a Filipino with dual citizenship can apply for his Philippine passport. Yes. They can have two passports – one from the country where they

How To Apply for a Tourist Visa to Japan

Acquiring a visa to visit Japan as a tourist has become easier and more convenient for Filipinos.  Previous tourist visa holders are actually granted visas valid up to five years while tourists are now able to stay up to 30 days!  If your documents and IDs are complete and updated upon application, you are almost

DFA Issues Advisory On Passport Applications

Bonjour. Mabuhay. Here’s a news update on the DFA and the passport issuance procedures. MANILA, May 5 (PIA)–The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) assures the public that measures have been put in place to address the delay in the processing and releasing of passports which are caused by the recent unprecedented increase in passport applications

DFA Passport Delivery

Bonjour. Mabuhay.   BLOG UPDATE ON PASSPORT DELIVERY SERVICE CLICK HERE BLOG UPDATE ON PASSPORT DELIVERY SERVICE CLICK HERE   After finishing the steps for your passport application at DFA ASEANA, you now have the option of returning on the release date or have the new passport delivered to your address. DFA passport delivery is