Now that you have finally set an appointment for your passport application, it is time to begin preparing the requirements you need to bring. Here’s a summary of all the things you need to know when applying for a Philippine Passport at any DFA office:
- Personal appearance is required for all applicants.
- A confirmed appointment is required for all applicants except senior citizens, infants, and minors below 1-year-old and OFWs. For OFWs, sufficient proof must be submitted such as a valid employment contract or OEC.
- Earrings and contact lenses are not allowed during data capture. Smiling with visible teeth is also not allowed.
- Check all the data in the computer monitor and in the Enrolment Certificate before signing it.
- Only immediate family members are allowed to get the passport on behalf of the applicant. Immediate family members include father, mother, brother, sister, spouse, and children of legal age.
- The passport shall be released to an immediate family member only with the proper authorization letter. Passport of a minor applicant shall be released to parents only or to an authorized representative with Special Power of Attorney and Affidavit of Support and Consent.
- Passports unclaimed after six months will be canceled per Department Order No. 37-03.
- Check all data in the received e-passport upon release.
- The number of processing days may vary depending on the location of the Regional Consular Office where the application was filed.
- The Department may require additional supporting documents as may be necessary, especially for applicants with dual citizenship and with foreign-sounding family names to prove citizenship.
PASSPORT FEES:
For First-time Passport Applicants:
- Regular processing (15 working days): P950.00
- Express Processing (7 working days): P1,200.00
For Renewal of Passport:
- Regular processing (15 working days): P950.00
- Express Processing (7 working days): P1,200.00
For Replacement of a lost expired passport:
- Regular processing (15 working days): P950.00
- Express Processing (7 working days): P1,200.00
For replacement of lost valid passport:
- Regular processing (15 working days): P950.00
- Express Processing (7 working days): P1,200.00
- Please take note that there is an additional fee of P200 for a lost valid MRRP/MRP or P350 for a lost valid e-passport.
Source: www.dfa.gov.ph
Do you need more information about Philippine passports? Check out our previous blogs, we just might have the answers you are looking for!
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