Passport

Applicant must present the original with a photocopy of the following valid identification:

● For applicants based overseas, they present use their host government issued IDs such as the Residence Card (with English Translation, if necessary) showing Philippine citizenship

● Philippine Identification (PhilID), Electronic Philippine IE, Digital PhilID (printed copy must be submitted)

● Social Security System (SSS) Card

● Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Card

● Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) Card

● Land Transportation Office (LTO) Driver’s License. Student Permit may be accepted if in card format.

● Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) ID

● Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) E-Card

● Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Voter's ID or Voter's Certificate issued from COMELEC main office in Intramuros, Manila.

● Philippine National Police (PNP) Permit to Carry Firearms Outside Residence

● Senior Citizen ID

● Airman License (issued August 2016 onwards)

● Philippine Postal ID (issued November 2016 until September 2023)

● Seafarer's Record Book (SRB) or Seafarers Identity Document (SID) (*must be issued Feb 2020 onwards) issued by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)

● Valid or Latest Passport (For Renewal of Passport)

● School ID (if applicable) for minor applicants

○ If school ID is not applicable: Certificate of Enrollment with photo of minor and dry seal of school

○ For adult students: School ID and Certificate of Registration.

Note

● All IDs presented should be readable, untampered with, and contain consistent information with the documents presented upon application.

Important Reminder: The Department may require additional supporting documents as may be necessary.

Only a Filipino citizen is eligible to acquire a Philippine passport.

Book an appointment at www.passport.gov.ph. Appear on the actual date of appointment and bring the complete set of requirements appropriate to your application.

The following may avail of the walk-in facility / no appointment. However, passport appointment is highly recommended in order to expedite the encoding procedure.

1. Senior citizens - aged 60 years old and above;

2. Persons with disability (PWDs) - A PWD applicant must present the original and valid PWD Identification Card;

3. Minors aged seven (7) years old and below; and

4. Pregnant - A pregnant applicant must present a medical certificate/records as proof of pregnancy.

Expect your passport to be released three (3) - six (6) weeks after being accommodated for processing.