How To Get a Philippine Passport

Getting a Philippine passport these days is more convenient in comparison to several years back. The days are gone where you will fall in rather long lines for an hour or two if you wish to be able to obtain your own Philippine passport.

Trying to get a Philippine passport is actually created simpler and also world class. You can now make an arrangement on the internet (First time applicant, renewal and damaged or lost passport) via the DFA web site and it is your choice if you would like Teleserv Pilipinas to deliver your Philippine passport at your very own home but have an extra service charge for this.

However how could you acquire a Philippine passport? What exactly are the requirements you need to prepare? Below are some steps on how to get a Philippine Passport.

Put together your NSO birth certificate (BC) in security paper (SECPA). Contact NSO hotline at (02) 737-1111 for your own Birth Certificate or you can request it online throuh e-census.com.ph

Make three (3) Acceptable Id's (Driver's license, SSS ID, BIR ID, University ID and other supporting documents showing your complete name, date of birth and your home address.

Use the internet and make a scheduled appointment with the DFA through the DFA Passport Appointment System. Fill up the application form, download as well as print it out once you are finished and always remember your scheduled appointment reference numbers.

Produce two (2) photocopies of each documents in your possession. (NSO birth certificate, Valid ID's, Application form along with other supporting documents)

Make sure to come on time on your appointment date with the DFA.

Provide your appointment form to the appointment counter.

Obtain your own queue number at the information counter and then sit at a given designated location while waiting for your turn.

After processing, you could move onto the passport enrollment sector located at 2nd floor and pay the passport processing fee. (Regular processing fee - Php 950.00 (25 working days) Rush processing Php 1,200.00 (15 days) An additional Php 200 will be charged for processing of misplaced passport if it is still valid

Next, head over to the encoding section for computer data capturing.

Expect your passport to be delivered to your front door (optional). Avail of this service by way of Pilipinas Teleserv. Go back to Delivery counter to get more details about this particular service.

These are the steps to follow on how to get a Philippine Passport and be on your way of getting hired abroad.