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GUIDE ON HOW TO GET PHILIPPINE PASSPORT



I didn’t have a passport until just recently when I was told to get one. For me, thinking about the process and the scheduling is so tedious I rather do something else. In my mind, I didn’t have a plan to go abroad anytime soon so why bother. But then, I was informed by my colleague that I was chosen as one of the representatives of the Philippines for a conference this August in Japan. That pushed me to get my passport.

I will be sharing with you today the step by step process of getting a Philippine passport.

 Prepare the requirements.

a.       For new applicants and renewal of passport, you need to have an online appointment. Walk- in applicants will not be entertained. However, there are those who are exempted from passport appointment. The following individuals don’t need to set an online appointment and can go directly to the nearest DFA Consular Office:

photo credit: DFA official Facebook page

ü  Minor who are 7 years old and below together with his or her parents and minor siblings 17 years old and below. Just come early because there are instances that priority lanes assigned are crowded as well.
ü  Pregnant woman. If your tummy is not visible, bring a medical certificate that will prove that you are indeed pregnant.
ü  Solo parent with valid Solo Parent ID along with his or her minor child
ü  Senior citizen with Senior Citizen ID
ü  OFWs with valid proof of status (iDOLE card, work visa, POEA-authenticated employment contract, Seaman’s book)
ü  PWD with PWD ID or visible disability
ü  Regular government employees with valid Employee ID

b.      Confirmed online appointment

An online appointment is required in order to proceed with the application and before making a personal appearance at the DFA office. This involves filling out an application form and choosing your preferred appointment location and date. The online application works on a first come, first served basis. Passport appointments are FREE. Don’t be enticed by those individuals offering you passport appointments for a fee. Here’s the official website of DFA for passport appointment:
https://www.passport.gov.ph/

Don’t forget to print your application form and receipt. Instructions will be provided in the official website of DFA.

Along with the application form, e-receipt for payment, you need to bring these documents:

Acceptable ID for passport application (at least one):
photo credit: DFA Official Facebook Page




§  Social Security System (SSS) ID
§  Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Voter’s ID or Voter’s Certificate or Voter’s Registration Record from COMELEC Head or Regional Office
§  Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) Card
§  Land Transportation Office (LTO) Driver’s License
§  Senior Citizen ID
§  Persons with Disabilities (PWD) ID
§  School ID (for students)
§  Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) ID
§  Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) / Integrated Department of Labor and Employment (iDOLE) card
§  Philippine National Police (PNP) Firearms License
§  For OFWs or Filipinos based in other countries, you can also bring your Residence Card or any other ID showing your Philippine citizenship.

Acceptable supporting documents (at least two), issued at least one year before the date of application and must show your complete name, photo, date and place of birth, and signature:

§  Barangay Clearance
§  Postal ID
§  NBI Clearance
§  Police Clearance
§  Land Title
§  PSA Marriage Contract
§  Seaman’s Book
§  Government Service Record
§  Elementary or High School Form 137 or Transcript of Records with a readable dry seal
§  School Yearbook
§  SSS E-1 Form
§  Voter’s Certification, List of Voters and Voter’s Registration Record (with attached receipt).

Passport requirements for married women:

In addition to the original copy of your birth certificate and valid ID, you must also bring the original copy of your marriage contract or Report of Marriage (if married abroad) authenticated by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
For women married to a foreign national, provide the original and photocopy of Commission of Filipino Overseas (CFO) Guidance and Counseling Certificate of Attendance.

c.       Pay the Philippine passport fee at select payment channels.
Per DFA, you can pay the passport processing fee in any of the following establishments:
ü  Bayad Center
ü  7-Eleven
ü  Ec Pay
ü  Pera Hub
ü  Robinsons Business Center and Department Stores
ü  Western Union
ü  Waltermart Department Store
ü  Villarica Pawnshop
Online payment via credit card or debit card is still not available.
The passport fee for express processing (also if you schedule on a Saturday) is Php 1200.00. The regular processing costs is Php 950.00. Aside from this, you will also be charged an additional Php 50.00 by the payment center as service fee.
For queries and concerns about the ePayment portal, you may contact the Help Desk at (02) 234 3488 or through email: info@passport.gov.ph
photo credit: DFA Offical Facebook Page


d.       Proceed to the DFA office on your appointment schedule. Bring all the necessary documents. Do note also that if the details on your PSA Birth Certificate are not clear, bring with you your original Birth Certificate. Be 315 or 30 minutes ahead of your scheduled time and wear an appropriate attire. You are entering a government office and you must avoid wearing vulgar or sexy attire.

I do hope that this article helps you. 😊





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