Ph Passport Application Form – Fill Out and Use This PDF

LAST NAME / APELYIDO

FIRST NAME / PANGALAN (Jr./II/III)

____________________________________________

________________________________________________

MIDDLE NAME / GITNANG PANGALAN

PLACE OF BIRTH / POOK NG KAPANGANAKAN

____________________ / __________ / ___________

GENDER / KASARIAN

□ MALE

□ FEMALE

Month

Day

Year

DATE OF BIRTH / PETSA NG KAPANGANAKAN

(Ex.: March 8, 2010)

Civil Status:

□ Single

□ Married

□ Widow/er

□ Legally Separated

□ Annulled

Complete Address: ________________________________________________________

Tel. No.:____________________

Present Occupation: _______________________________________________________

Mobile No.:_________________

Work Address: ____________________________________________________________

Tel. No.:____________________

Citizenship Acquired By:

□ Marriage

□ Naturalization

□ R.A. 9225

□ Others _______________________

□ Birth

□ Election

Are you a holder of a foreign passport? □ Yes □ No

Have you ever been issued a Philippine Passport? □ Yes □ No

If Yes, from what country?___________________

If Yes, latest Passport Number? _______________________

Date of issue: _________________ Place of issue: __________

Processor:

Encoder:

Signing Officer:

Transmission Officer:

■ Personal appearance ■ Confirmed appointment ■ No need to submit a passport size photo

For spouse of foreign national:

■ Duly accomplished application form – may be downloaded from the DFA website, www.dfa.gov.ph

■ Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper issued by NSO or Certified True Copy of MC issued by the Local Civil Registrar and

■ Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or Certified True Copy (CTC) of

duly authenticated by NSO. Transcribed MC from the LCR is required when entries in NSO MC are blurred or unreadable.

BC issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) & duly authenticated by NSO. Transcribed BC from the LCR is required when entries

Report of Marriage duly authenticated by NSO is required if married abroad.

in NSO BC are blurred or unreadable. Report of Birth duly authenticated by NSO is required if born abroad.

■ Original and photocopy of Commission of Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Guidance and Counseling Certificate of Attendance

■ Valid picture IDs and supporting documents to prove identity (please refer to the List of Acceptable IDs & Supporting

(required for first time applicants or renewal of passport to be used for the first time the surname of the husband)

Documents below)

 Aliens who acquired Filipino citizenship or applicants with foreign-sounding family names (e.g. LIM, CHO, SY, LEE,

In Case of No Birth Record:

SAMADI, SINGH, etc.):

If born in or after 1950 (January 1, 1950 or after):

∙ Bureau of Immigration Identification Certificate

■ Apply for the delayed registration of birth at the local civil registry office located at the place of birth of applicant

∙ Certificate of Naturalization

■ Submit authenticated Birth Certificate from NSO and supporting public document/s upon the discretion of the processor or

∙ Election of Filipino Citizenship / Oath of Allegiance

Consular Officer, with correct date and place of birth (i.e. Form 137, Voter’s Registration Record, Baptismal Certificate with readable

IF NECESSARY,

dry seal or NCMF / OMA Certificate with photo and readable dry seal, for Muslim applicants)

∙ Marriage

of parents (duly authenticated by NSO)

If born before 1950 and below (December 31, 1949 and below):

∙

Certificate

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■ Certificate of Non-availability of Birth Record from NSO

Applicants who availed of Dual Citizenship or Election of Philippine Citizenship under RA 9225:

■ Notarized Joint Birth Affidavit of Two Disinterested Persons

NSO Birth

of applicant’s brother or siste

■ Any public document with correct full name, date and place of birth (i.e. Baptismal Certificate with readable dry seal or NCMF /

∙ Identification Certificate

∙ Oath of Allegiance

OMA Certificate with photo and readable dry seal, for Muslim applicants)

∙ Order of Approval

Additional Requirements

∙ Report of Birth (for those born abroad)

For married women:

 If applicant is a DOST scholar: (same general requirements stated above)

■ Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper issued by NSO or original and photocopy of the Certified True Copy of MC issued by

∙ Secure a certification or clearance from DOST

the Local Civil Registrar and duly authenticated by NSO. Transcribed MC from the LCR is required when entries in NSO MC are

blurred or unreadable. Report of Marriage duly authenticated by NSO is required if married abroad.

For Minor Applicants (below 18 years old)

■ Confirmed appointment (except for 1 year old and below)

■ Original Birth Certificate (BC) of minor in Security Paper issued by NSO or Certified True Copy of BC issued by the LCR &

■ Personal appearance of the minor applicant

duly authenticated by NSO. Transcribed BC from the LCR is required when entries in NSO BC are blurred or unreadable.

■ Personal appearance of either parent, NSO Marriage Contract and proper ID / valid passport of parents (if minor is a legitimate

Report of Birth duly authenticated by NSO is required if minor was born abroad.

child) / Personal appearance of mother and proper ID / valid passport of mother (if minor is an illegitimate child)

■ Document of identity with photo, if minor is 8-17 years old (for first time & renewal applicant) such as School I.D. or Form

■ Original and photocopy of valid passport of the person traveling with the minor

137 with readable dry seal. For minor applicants who never attended school, a Notarized Affidavit of Explanation executed by

■ Notarized Affidavit of Support and Consent to travel from either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / from mother (if minor is

either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / by mother (if minor is an illegitimate child) detailing the reasons why the child

an illegitimate child)

is not in school, is required

Additional Requirements

 Foundling:

 If minor is not traveling with either parent or alone:

■ Certificate of foundling authenticated by NSO

■ Personal appearance of the mother is required if minor applicant is an illegitimate child.

■ DSWD Clearance

■ Affidavit of Support and Consent (ASC) executed by either parent indicating the name of the traveling companion and

■ Passport of the person who found the applicant

relationship to the minor. If minor will be traveling alone, ASC must be executed by either parent, stating that his/her child will be

■ Letter of authority or endorsement from DSWD for the issuance of passport

traveling alone. If minor is illegitimate, mother should execute the ASC.

 Legally adopted:

■ Original and photocopy of DSWD Clearance. There is

o need to secure

DSWD Clearance if the minor traveling abroad has

■ Original and Certified True Copy (CTC) of NSO Birth Certificate before adoption

par ts who are in the For ign Service or living abroad or are imm grants, provided he / she is holding a valid pass such as a

■ Original and Certified True Copy (CTC) of the NSO amended Birth Certificate after adoption

rd which serves as proof that he

■ Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Court Decision or Order on Adoption and Certificate of Finality

/ she is living with parents abroad.

■ DSWD clearance for minor applicant, if traveling with the person other than the adopting parents

dependent’s visa / pass / identification card or permanent resident visa / pass / identification ca

 If both parents are abroad:

In case the applicant is for adoption by fo

ign parents:

■ Affidavit of Support and Consent (ASC) execu

by either parent indicating the name of the traveling companion (au

nticated

■ Certifi d True Copy of the Court Decree of Abandonment of Child

by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General). If minor is illegitim

, mother should execute

ASC.

■ Special Pow

attached

parent’s

authenticated

■

he Deed of Voluntary Commitment executed after the birth of the child

Philippine Embassy or Consulate General) authorizing a representative in assisting the child to apply for a passport. If minor is

Endorsement of child to the Intercountry Adoption Board by the DSWD

■ NSO Death Certificate of the child’s parents or t

illegitimate, motherer of Attorneyshould executeSPA thewithSPA.an

photocopy of either

valid passport

by the nearest

■ Authenticated Birth or Foundling Certificate

■ Original and photocopy of DSWD Clearance. There is

o need to secure

DSWD Clearance if the mino

traveling abroad has

 Minor applicant whose parents are annulled / divorced:

parents who are in the For ign Service or living abroad or are imm grants, provided he / she is holding a valid pass such as a

■ Court order awarding guardianship of the minor applicant or substitute parental authority

depende

card which

serves

as proof that he

■ DSWD Travel Clearance

/ she is living with parents abroad.

■ Propernt’sID ofvisathe/dulypassauthorized/ identificationrepresentativecard or permanent(Please referresidentto Listvisaof Acceptable/ pass / identificationIDs)

■ NSO Marriage Certificate with annotation on nullity or annulment decree

 If minor is legitimated by subsequent marriage of parents:

 Minor applicant whose mother is likewise a minor:

■ Personal appearance of mother and maternal grandparent/s

■ Authenticated Birth Certificate from NSO with annotation regarding new status as legitimated and the full name of the child

■ NSO Birth Certificate of minor applicant and mother

 If minor is illegitimate but acknowledged by father:

■ Affidavit of Support and Consent executed by the maternal grandparent/s indicating the name of the traveling companion

■ Birth certificate from NSO reflecting surname of father with Affidavit of Acknowledgement and Consent to use surname of father

■ DSWD Clearance if minor will be traveling with the person other than the maternal grandparent/s

 Orphaned minor applicant:

■ Proof of identity of mother and maternal grandparent/s (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs)

 For Muslim applicants (same general requirements stated above)

■ Authenticated Death Certificates of parents from NSO

■ Court order awarding guardianship of the orphaned minor applicant or substitute parental authority under Article 214 & 216 of

For late registered Muslim applicants:

the Family Code

■ Certificate of Tribal Affiliation from the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF)

■ DSWD Clearance

For converts who would like to use their Muslim name:

 Abandoned minor applicant:

■ Annotated Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by NSO bearing the Muslim name

■ Court order awarding guardianship of the abandoned minor applicant or substitute parental authority

■ NCMF / OMA Certificate of Conversion

■ DSWD Travel Clearance

REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL OF PASSPORT

▪ Personal appearance

▪ Confirmed Appointment

▪ Duly accomplished application form – may be downloaded from the DFA website, www.dfa.gov.ph

▪ No need to submit a passport size photo

▪ Most recent expiring or expired passport

▪ Valid picture IDs and supporting documents to prove identity. (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs and List of Supporting Documents)

 Brown Passport or passports issued prior to 01 May 1995:

 Machine Readable Passport (MRP) issued in the year 2007:

■ Bring original brown passport and photocopy of passport pages 1,2,3,4 and last page

■ Bring original passport and photocopy of first and last page of passport

■ Birth Certificate in Security Paper issued by NSO or Certified True Copy of BC issued by the Local Civil Registrar

and duly

■ Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or Certified True Copy

authenticated by NSO, to determine complete middle name. Transcribed Birth Certificate from the LCR is required when entries in

(CTC) of BC issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) to determine complete place of birth. Transcribed Birth Certificate from

NSO Birth Certificate are blurred or unreadable. Report of Birth duly authenticated by NSO if born abroad

the LCR is required when entries in NSO Birth Certificate are blurred or unreadable

 Green Passport or passports issued after 01 May 1995:

■ Old cancelled passport may also be presented in the absence of an NSO Birth Certificate

■ Bring original green passport and photocopy of first and last page of passport

 Electronic Passport (E-passport)

■ Bring original e-passport and photocopy of first (data page) and last page of passport

 For married women who would like to use their married surname:

 For minor applicants, requirements for first time minor applicants are still prescribed, in addition to the passport of

■ Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper issued by NSO or Certified True Copy of MC issued by the Local Civil Registrar and

minor.

duly authenticated by NSO. Transcribed Marriage Contract from the LCR is required when entries in NSO Marriage Contract are

 For Muslim Applicants (same general requirements stated above)

blurred or unreadable. Report of Marriage duly authenticated by NSO if married abroad

For converts who would like to use their Muslim name:

 For spouse of foreign national who would like to use their married surname:

■ Annotated Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by NSO bearing the Muslim name

■ Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper issued by NSO or Certified True Copy of MC issued by the Local Civil Registrar and

■ National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) or Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA) Certificate of Conversion

duly authenticated by NSO. Transcribed Marriage Contract from the LCR is required when entries in NSO Marriage Contract are

Aliens who acquired Filipino citizenship or applicants with foreign-sounding family names (e.g. LIM, CHO, SY, LEE,

blurred or unreadable. Report of Marriage duly authenticated by NSO if married abroad

SAMADI, SINGH, etc.):

■ Original and photocopy of Commission of Filipino Overseas (CFO) Guidance and Counseling Certificate of Attendance (required

∙ Bureau of Immigration Identification Certificate

IF NECESSARY,

for first time applicants or renewal of passport to be used for the first time the surname of the husband)

∙ Certificate of Naturalization

NSO Marriage Certificate of parents

 For married women who would like to revert to their maiden name:

∙ Election of Filipino Citizenship / Oath of Allegiance

NSO Birth Certificate of appl

sister

■ Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by NSO or Certified True Copy of BC issued by the Local Civil Registrar

RA 9225:

and duly authenticated by NSO. Transcribed Birth Certificate from the LCR is required when entries in NSO Birth Certificate are

Applicants who availed of Dual Citizenship or Election of Philippine Citizenship under icant or applicant’s brother /

blurred or unreadable. Report of Birth duly authenticated by NSO is required if born abroad

∙ Identification Certificate

∙ Oath of Allegiance

■ If already widowed: Death Certificate in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by NSO of the deceased husband

∙ Order of Approval

■ If marriage is annulled: Certified True Copy of annotated NSO Marriage Contract and Court Order effecting the annulment.

∙ Report of Birth (for those born abroad)

■ If divorced: Certified True Copy of the Divorce Decree duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate where the

 If applicant is a DOST Scholar (same general requirements stated above):

divorce was obtained or by the concerned foreign diplomatic or consular mission in the Philippines. Original and CTC of Phil.

Court recognition of foreign divorce decree must also be present and the NSO MC with the annotation of the Divorce Decree.

∙ Secure a certification or clearance from DOST

REQUIREMENTS FOR REPLACEMENT OF LOST PASSPORTS

LIST OF ACCEPTABLE IDS (At least 1 of the following):

▪ Personal appearance

▪ Confirmed Appointment

▪ No need to submit a passport size photo

■ Government-issued IDs such as d

GSIS E-card, PRC ID, IBP ID, OWWA ID, digitized BIR ID,

▪ Duly accomplished application form – may be downloaded from the DFA website, www.dfa.gov.ph

picture IDs include old College ID, Alumni ID, or old Employment IDs

Other acceptableigitized SSS )D, Driver’s License,

LISTSeniorOFCitizen’sSUPPORTING)D.

 In case passport was lost and cannot be found:

DOCUMENTS (At least 3 of the following):

■ Submit Notarized Affidavit of Loss (with detailed explanation on when, where and how passport got lost).

■

■ If the lost passport is still valid, submit Police Report.

■ Photocopy of first page of lost passport (if available)

NSO Marriage Contract

■ Voter’s )D

 There will be a 15-day clearing period prior to the processing of application for replacement of a lost valid passport.

■ Land Title

 In case passport was already declared lost by the applicant but eventually was found and returned to him/her:

■

Elementary or High School Form 137 or Transcript of Records with readable dry seal

■ Notarized Affidavit of Retrieval (with detailed explanation on when, where and how passport was found)

■ Seaman’s Book

■ Original and photocopy of first and last page of passport

■ Government Service Record

■ NBI Clearance

 In case of mutilated or damaged passports:

■ Police Clearance

■ Notarized Affidavit of Mutilation (with detailed explanation on when, where and how passport got mutilated or damaged)

■ Barangay Clearance

■ Original and photocopy of first and last page of mutilated or damaged passport

■ Old documents issued at least one year prior to date of application that show correct name, date and place of birth, picture

 In case applicant was issued a Travel Document:

a

d signature of applicant such as: NSO Birth Certificate of child/children, SSS-E1 Form or Microfilmed copy of SSS-E1 Form,

■ Original Travel Document

receipt), School Yearbook, or Community Tax Certificate

for newly issued VRR, please attach

■ Notarized Affidavit of Explanation Regarding Issuance of Travel Document (with detailed explanation on when, where and

)ncome Tax Return, Voter’s Certification, List of Voters and Voter’s Registration Record

why applicant was issued a travel document)

■ Original and photocopy of first and last page of cancelled passport (if passport is still in the possession of the applicant)

REMINDERS

∙ Passport shall be released to an immediate family member only with proper authorization letter. Passport of a minor

∙ Personal appearance is required for all applicants

applicant shall be released to parents only or to an authorized representative with Special Power of Attorney & Affidavit

∙ Confirmed appointment is required for all applicants except senior citizens, infants & minors below 1 year old and OFWs. For

of Support and Consent.

OFWs, sufficient proof must be submitted such as valid employment contract or OEC.

∙ Passports unclaimed after 6 months will be cancelled per Department Order No. 37-03.

∙ Earrings & contact lenses are not allowed during data capturing. Smiling with visible teeth is also not allowed.

∙ Check all data in the received e-passport upon release.

∙ Check all data in the computer monitor & in the Enrolment Certificate before signing.

∙ Number of processing days may vary depending on the location of the Regional Consular Office where the application was

∙ Only immediate family members are allowed to get the passport in behalf of the applicant. Immediate family members include

filed.

father, mother, brother, sister, spouse and children of legal age.

∙ 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:

Apply for your passport early, prepare requirements before appointment date, non-OFW and Metro Manila-based

Regular Processing (15 working days) : P950.00

applicants should secure an appointment when applying for a passport, those in provinces can apply at the nearest

Expedited Processing (7 working days): P1,200.00

Regional Consular Office or during Mobile Passport Service (MPS), OFWs can apply at the Passport Extension Office

For Replacement of a lost valid passport: Additional fee of P200.00 for a lost valid MRRP/MRP or P350.00 for a lost valid e-

located at the POEA in Ortigas, do not deal with fixers, avail of the passport delivery service & take good care of your

passport

passport. For comments, complaints & assistance, please contact the Public Assistance Center or the Passport

Director’s Office.