Philippine Online Passport Application


Update (March 30, 2008): Online passport processing is now available for first time applicants, please read this post for details: Apply for New Philippine Passport Online

At last, renewing and applying for a passport in the Philippines is now much easier. Passport application through the DFA Passport Appointment System by Internet is now available for Filipinos.Through this online passport application system, people who want to file passport applications can set an appointment with the DFA via the internet instead of waking up very early to be able to transact for their passport in the DFA offices or pay for more when availing the help of travel agencies.

The DFA Passport Appointment System is initially available for

  1. those whose passports have already expired;
  2. those whose passport will be expiring within the next one year; and
  3. senior citizens

The DFA appointment system will reportedly be available to all passport applicants in the future.

Passport applicants can apply for an appointment by sending a request to appointment@dfa.go.ph with the following details:

• Full name (first name, middle name and surname);
• Date of birth;
• Place of birth;
• Latest Passport Number and Date of Issuance

Passport applicants will then be sent a reference number and a confirmation which will include details of designated date and time for the filing of the passport application at the DFA-Passport Office.

For more details, visit DFA.gov.ph

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95 Comments;

  1. rchad MonsterID Icon rchad
    5:36 am on February 3rd, 2008

    how about for new passport applicant…is there an online application??please notify me on my email..thanks

  2. rhodilee MonsterID Icon rhodilee
    7:22 am on February 3rd, 2008

    rchard,

    as far as i know, the online passport application is limited to those renewing their passport.

  3. apple MonsterID Icon apple
    12:21 pm on February 22nd, 2008

    I also like to know if theres an online application for new passport applicant. Pls notify me too to on my email. Thank you!

  4. rhodilee MonsterID Icon rhodilee
    2:28 pm on February 22nd, 2008

    Please check the DFA site for developments but as of the time this article is written, the system is available only to the following:

    1. those whose passports have already expired;
    2. those whose passport will be expiring within the next one year; and
    3. senior citizens
    which means that no new passport application is processed via the appointment system yet.

  5. arnel MonsterID Icon arnel
    10:50 am on February 28th, 2008

    i have a question,i’ve got my passport but there a problem on my middle name how can i fix that thing and where? tnx.

  6. rhodilee MonsterID Icon rhodilee
    10:53 am on February 28th, 2008

    As far as I know you have to report that ASAP to the DFA. Ideally within 6 months after your passport has been issued to you.

  7. lana MonsterID Icon lana
    7:30 am on March 14th, 2008

    nasunugan kami noong 2002 at lahat ng documents ay nadamay,magrerenew sana ang bayaw ko ng passport nya pero nakalimutan nya ang passport number nya.pano ang gagawin nya? please e-mail me..salamat po

  8. rhodilee MonsterID Icon rhodilee
    7:42 am on March 14th, 2008

    Tawag nalang kayo sa DFA. They will give the needed advice.

  9. jordana bautista MonsterID Icon jordana bautista
    5:06 pm on March 14th, 2008

    Dear Sir / Madam:

    I would like to report the following persons who are using falsified documents and false identities such as passports, birth certificates etc., The following are Ms. Ma. Victoria Balase Orale AKA Marilou Villanueva and Sarah Orale Pajenago AKA Elena Villanueva with present address at 321 Andrea Village 2, Panapaan 5. Bacoor, Cavite.

    Mrs. Sarah O. Pajenago are now planning to leave the country for London as tourist and she is planning to find a new job in that country. She is also recruiting persons and will also be using falsified documents.

    While Ms. Ma. Victoria B. Orale is also planning to leave the country for Israel using fake name again.

    The above persons have so many complaints not only in their area but also to those people that they recruited.

    For more information please email me at jordana_2000@yahoo.com.

  10. rhodilee MonsterID Icon rhodilee
    6:22 am on March 15th, 2008

    Hi Jordana,

    It will be best if you call the DFA or related government agencies as they can do something about your concern.

  11. jollibee MonsterID Icon jollibee
    7:44 am on March 29th, 2008

    For online passport applications, visit passport.com.ph. You will pay PhP1,500 total, they will pick up the documents from you, schedule you for a personal appearance and will ship the passport to you.

  12. Gladys Melendez MonsterID Icon Gladys Melendez
    10:25 am on April 3rd, 2008

    How about the new applicant is there also an online application or appoinment especially the 8 yr old. kid? Please notify me thru my
    email address. Thank you very much.

  13. rhodilee MonsterID Icon rhodilee
    10:52 am on April 3rd, 2008

    Here is the link of the information you are looking for: http://cantalktech.com/2008/03/30/apply-for-new-philippine-passport-online/

  14. mae MonsterID Icon mae
    11:47 am on April 24th, 2008

    i applied a new passport yesterday personally and they give me a sched. for payment on april 30th.hOw much should i pay. pls reply tnx

  15. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    5:57 am on April 25th, 2008

    Mae, please do check with the DFA or the agency.Agencies here in the Philippines usually charge 1500 for a 15 day passport processing though.

  16. willie MonsterID Icon willie
    11:52 pm on April 28th, 2008

    ask ko lang po.instead of renewing my passport. I will apply for new one. Because I need a new passport ASAP…nag apply na ako ng renewal last 2006.pero ang tagal ng process.kailangan pa ng verification…nabasa kasi yung passport me last typhoon milenyo…parang mas madali pa yung process pag new applicant sa passport…may ma eencounter po ba akong problem incase na i-try ko na new applicant na lang ako instead of renewing my old passport?

  17. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    4:27 am on April 29th, 2008

    Willie, Filipinos are only allowed ONE (1) Philippine issued passport. Magkakaron ka ng malaking problema pag nahuli ka na dalawa ang passport mo. 15 days ang pinakamadali na passport processing/issuance sa atin.

  18. willie MonsterID Icon willie
    11:28 am on April 29th, 2008

    to all renewal and new applicant;

    kagagaling ko lang sa DFA to renew my passport.Grabe…di mo na kayang i-process ang passport in 1 day.pag pumunta ka dun kahit 7am you will be getting only an appointment date.dahil may qouta na raw (500 a day)…grabe pa mga fixer.ang lalakas mang darag…akala mo empleyado ng DFA! kaya ingat mga kabayan…kaya tomorrow morning (2am) I will go there na.para pumila para magbakasakali…maisama sa 1st 500 person…kasi ang sched ng appointment ko e sa May 7 pa…mas maganda pa yung proseso dati…

    kaya mga kabayan good luck sa pag renew or pag apply nyo ng passport…Ingat sa mga gagong fixer…basta diretso lang kayu sa loob wag nyo pansinin yung mga fixer.walang requirement pagpumasok sa DFA…kaya wag maniwala sa mga fixer…

  19. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    4:15 pm on April 29th, 2008

    Why don’t you ask the help of an agency nalang? At least di ka masiado mahirapan?

  20. divina jimenez MonsterID Icon divina jimenez
    11:07 pm on April 30th, 2008

    to all it may concern,
    my daughter has to renew her passport issued by the PCG-HK.since i am not in the Philippines to do that,i authorized someone to do it for me with the power of a lawyer in the PCG-HK.as all the requirements for a passport renewal was completed and submitted to the DFA office he was given a certain date to pick it up.he thought that everything was alright as expected but he was wrong.he was summoned by another officer next to the one who approved the documents and started asking for other documents which are difinitely unnecessary for the processing!since i know that it was approved by the other officer i am so disgusted to think that the other officer wants one and only ONE THING! money,money, lagay,lagay, lagay.kailan mai-exterminate ang mga anay na ito………

  21. wenn MonsterID Icon wenn
    8:09 pm on May 2nd, 2008

    sir tanong ko lang po may mga agency po ba nag lalakad ng passport at ano po ang accredited ng DFA kc ngayon lang po kukuha ng passport

  22. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    9:08 am on May 3rd, 2008

    May mga agencies na nag pa process passport. Usually they charge around 1500 for a 15 day processing. I cannot attest for any agency pero usually meron mga agency sa mga malls especially SM. I believe more likely ay accredited ang mga ito ng DFA.

    BTW, I am a female, so no need to call me “sir”. :-)

  23. wenn MonsterID Icon wenn
    11:33 pm on May 10th, 2008

    Madame,

    kung sa dfa ako mag apply mga ilang arw po ba ang pinakamabilis na proseso?

  24. LEN MonsterID Icon LEN
    4:50 am on May 14th, 2008

    Can you send me an email on how I could avail of getting a passport online?If necessary please provide more information through email.Thanks!

  25. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    10:36 am on May 14th, 2008

    To Wenn,

    As far as I know it is 15 days, just the same when you apply for a passport through agencies. Wala na overnight processing ngayon because the DFA is now stricter (fake passports you know).

    Len,

    Read this http://cantalktech.com/2008/03/30/apply-for-new-philippine-passport-online

    To all,

    Please read this article and all the comments thoroughly before asking questions. The info you are looking for may already be in here. Links are also posted here for more information on passport renewal and application.

  26. Gil MonsterID Icon Gil
    9:38 am on May 21st, 2008

    Good day..maam.. ask lng po ako kung paanu ko malalaman ang schedule ng mga mobile passporting d2 sa bacolod…that would b a great help…thanks!

  27. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    9:43 am on May 21st, 2008

    Hi Gil,

    Sorry but I do not know the schedule of mobile passporting in Bacolod. I believe you refer to those “programs” where DFA people goes to your province to issue passport. I suggest you contact DFA https://mail.dfa.gov.ph/

  28. jolaz MonsterID Icon jolaz
    12:03 pm on May 23rd, 2008

    I wonder why in Iloilo DFA they are sending the passport to Manila for the renewal, why dont they advice to go for online application, all the reasons, Malfunction of their machine readable. they are all inutile people.

    To my concern, why this Passport agency become more slower toproces for its a machine readable compare to the writnng system.

    If today they can make it by 14 days, how much more delays to have in by year 2010, since we are the only country doesnt comply the machine readable passport, the always reason, we dont have enough machine or the people itself int the Philippine Passport Office has the tatak utak pinoy talangka.

  29. rakel MonsterID Icon rakel
    10:55 pm on June 7th, 2008

    to ms. rhodilee,

    juz wanna say than’x!!!
    you’ve almost provide all the info.
    than’x alot!

  30. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    2:44 am on June 8th, 2008

    Jolaz,

    ang alam ko talaga lahat na ng dfa agencies ngayon sa Manila na pina process ang passport. Parang na i centralize na ata sa Manila ang pag gawa which explains bakit wala na one day processing ngayon. Ang alam ko part din ito ng effort ng government to combat fake passports.

    Rakel,

    Nakakataba naman yan ng puso :-) salamat.

  31. rakel MonsterID Icon rakel
    10:50 am on June 8th, 2008

    hi rhodilee..

    ur welcome!
    juz wanna ask,
    can i avail a rush 3days/7days passport online?
    if yes, how?
    i’m runnin’ out of time..
    can’t wait for 14 days..
    than’x!

  32. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    11:43 am on June 8th, 2008

    Rakel,

    It will NOT be possible to get a passport in 7 days Rakel. Minimum is now 15 days. I am not sure if this has also changed to 25 days (one travel agent just told me a week ago it is now 25 days). :-(

  33. rakel MonsterID Icon rakel
    8:14 pm on June 8th, 2008

    huhu..
    imposible n nga tlgang mksma ako s mom ko..
    kc 2mwg n din ako s dfa eh!
    at ngpunta n rin ako dun s site nla..
    25 n ung pnkmaagang release ng passport..
    26 alis mom ko, eh kc pede db un mextend..?
    huhu..
    syng nman..
    meron kc akong ibng nki2tng site eh!
    n ngooffer ng rush..
    kso ayoko muna mnwla kya ask kta..
    kc ms my twla ko s info mo..
    by the way, than’x ulit!

  34. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    4:00 am on June 9th, 2008

    Naku, pag me nakita kang site na less than 25 days wag ka maniwala don. As I have mentioned, CENTRALIZED na ang pag gawa ng passport.

    Update: Processing time of Passport application/renewal and other matters discussed in this article may change and may depend on the DFA. My answers here depend on what I know. Please verify all information with the DFA.

  35. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    4:08 am on June 9th, 2008

    @ Jolaz’ comment (pahabol) “I wonder why in Iloilo DFA they are sending the passport to Manila for the renewal, why dont they advice to go for online application”:

    Honestly, I believe some DFA people may not even know online application/renewal of passport already exists. Isa pa, marami pa rin internet illiterate sa Pilipinas including those who have already gone abroad kaya siguro ina assume din ng mga dfa people that Filipinos will still prefer “lakad dito pila doon” passport application.

  36. Angela MonsterID Icon Angela
    10:53 am on June 21st, 2008

    The spelling of my surname in my Birth certificate is wrong. can i used an affidavit of discrepancy to apply a passport?

  37. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    6:21 am on June 23rd, 2008

    Angela,

    Please do inquire at the DFA about this

  38. grets MonsterID Icon grets
    10:43 pm on June 24th, 2008

    mam sa ACCE TRAVEL AND TOURS PO kasi ako nagpapatulong mag paprocess nang passport ung malapit sa inyo..accridited ba yan sa DFA mam?

  39. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    6:59 am on June 25th, 2008

    Grets please see the post “Apply for New Philippine Passport Online”, I answered your questions there and just a note, I am not working for DFA :-)

  40. pillywiggins MonsterID Icon pillywiggins
    7:01 am on June 25th, 2008

    How can I spot a fake passport from the philippines? I have someone interested in rooming for 3 months but it’s awfully suspicious. thanks

  41. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    8:08 am on June 25th, 2008

    PillyWiggins,

    The new passports from the Philippines, are “machine-readable passports which use biometrics or special electronic information chips imbedded with security images on the laminated data page.”

    Fake passports do not have these features. Some fake passports, however, appear really authentic because they have really been issued by the DFA but the data has been changed. Using passport reading machines seems to be the best way to identify fake passports.

    source: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20080615-142790/Passport-reading-machine-uncovers-fake-documents

  42. pillywiggins MonsterID Icon pillywiggins
    8:19 am on June 25th, 2008

    Is the identification of the person, ie birthdate, name written in the persons handwriting?

  43. grets MonsterID Icon grets
    11:20 am on June 25th, 2008

    MAM…HELLO…GOOD MORNING….IF I APPLY PASSPORT THROUGH AGENCY HOW LONG I CAN TAKE?AND HOW MUCH IT COST ALL..THANKS

  44. grets MonsterID Icon grets
    11:21 am on June 25th, 2008

    MAM….can u pls give me a list who are agency are accredited to DFA?At least 10name agencies that in common…thanks i need your answer as soon as possible mam…take care mam rhodilee…..

  45. kat MonsterID Icon kat
    6:10 pm on July 2nd, 2008

    hi miss Rhodilee,

    I actually read all the comments here before asking you some questions.

    “Naku, pag me nakita kang site na less than 25 days wag ka maniwala don. As I have mentioned, CENTRALIZED na ang pag gawa ng passport.” this was posted last june 9.

    I am a bit confused here, I browsed DFA’s website (www.dfa.gov.ph), and going through processing fees it seems like theres a 7 days expedite processing which costs 750 php.

    I am not sure which is the latest update with regards to processing time. I hope you can help me with this matter. thanks a lot!

  46. Honeylyn MonsterID Icon Honeylyn
    8:03 pm on July 2nd, 2008

    Hi Ms. Rodilee,

    Just wanna aski what are the requirements for new passport applicant!? and pls give me an example of agencies that are processing passports.

    Thank you very much I hope you can help me with this. God bless you!!

  47. Honeylyn MonsterID Icon Honeylyn
    8:09 pm on July 2nd, 2008

    For Ms. Angela!

    Hi Mam, we have the same problem before. I advise you to inquire n your City Civil Registry & ask for correction of name. It would take 45 days for you to get the Authenticated Birth certificate from NSO, or you may call the NSO hotline.

    Godbless!

  48. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    7:03 am on July 3rd, 2008

    @ Grets: My answer to your question is posted here http://cantalktech.com/2008/03/30/apply-for-new-philippine-passport-online/

    to Kat,
    I am referring to sites not affiliated with DFA and offer less than 25 days paid passport processing. :-) Updated August 5, 2008: (This, given on the premise that I made the comment at the time somebody told me the processing time from DFA is 25 days the fastest, please check comments above from Rakel)

    As for the 7 day passport processing direct from DFA, baka meron nang update.DFA announcement yan, siempre, mas updated yan :-) Can you provide the direct link ng update? Di ko kasi makita ang 7 days expedited processing sa DFA site.

  49. kat MonsterID Icon kat
    7:12 am on July 3rd, 2008

    Thanks for the reply Ms Rhodilee,

    Here,s the link that saying there’s 7 days expedited processing: http://www.dfa.gov.ph/consular/fees.htm

    By the way, are you aware of courtesy lane for government officials? My dad, who happensto be a govt official will be applying for his passport this week and I wanna know if it is faster compared to this expedite process. He kinda need his passport in a rush.

    I would appreciate any reply from anyone. thanks!

  50. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    7:17 am on July 3rd, 2008

    pillywiggins,

    I will try to post an image of a machine readable passport here soon so you can do some comparisons.Credible identifications however, are NOT handwritten.

    Honey Lyn,

    Here are the most important requirements passport Philippines:

    Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO)
    3 photos of the applicant taken against a royal blue background
    Proof of identity / Supporting documents indicating full name, date and place of birth and citizenship (IDs, transcript of record, baptismal certificate, etc).

    If applicable;
    Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper issued by NSO
    Death Certificate of the deceased husband (widowed wives)

    Please read this for more of the Passport requirements: http://www.dfa.gov.ph/consular/passport-eng.htm

  51. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    7:24 am on July 3rd, 2008

    Hi Kat,

    thanks for the link. I am not sure if there is some sort of courtesy lane for government officials. If the travel is related to your dad’s function as a government official though, your networks at the DFA or related agencies may help expedite the processing.

    I suggest you verify with DFA nalang if the 7 days application is indeed doable. I hope you can also update us with the details.

  52. ella MonsterID Icon ella
    7:29 am on July 3rd, 2008

    good morning! ma’am i went to a photo studio to have my picture taken so i could renew my passpost, but the people at the studio said, ‘its useless to have your picture taken ’cause the DFA have their own cameraman, i ask them ‘how about the mobile team?’ they also answered that they have also bring cameraman with them’. Is this true ma’am? I wish that my picture taken at the studio so as to have a picture that i will look nice not haggard when you go to the DFA office very early in the morning! please i would like have an enlightenment about these matter!
    thanks

  53. ella MonsterID Icon ella
    7:38 am on July 3rd, 2008

    the studio have all the right specific background color required by the DFA!

  54. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    9:44 am on July 3rd, 2008

    It will be better if you have your photo taken by the studio near or endorsed by the DFA. Many studio pics do not comply with DFA photo requirements.

  55. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    10:22 am on July 3rd, 2008

    The studio may comply to all DFA photo requirements but it is still up to the DFA to approve the photo or not. You can have your photo taken at the studio but make sure to bring extra money for a new set of photo in case it won’t get the nod from the DFA people.

  56. bj MonsterID Icon bj
    11:47 am on July 8th, 2008

    hi miss rhodilee..i wanted to try the online passport application, i am an RN(my prc card is not yet released)..my problem is i dont have any digitized ID to send them..my driver’s license is still not in a card form..would they consider my license which is still in a paper form?how many digitized ID’s do they need?how many supporting documents? hope you could help me..thanks po

  57. Cheeking MonsterID Icon Cheeking
    8:41 pm on July 8th, 2008

    hi there anyone can help me. My passport will expire this year in the month of August but I never used it for 5 years since I applied for it. Now, I am planning to go abroad but my passport carries the wrong spelling of middle instead of ‘a’ it was mispelled to ‘e’. How can I change it? and what are the requirements to be submitted so that I can correct and apply for renewal. Or what shall I do?

  58. Seneth MonsterID Icon Seneth
    10:29 pm on July 8th, 2008

    Good day to you!!!

    I’m planning to get a foreign visa and i just wanna know if i need to renew/change my old green passport to the new brown passport or can i still use it? Can i renew it eventhough the expiration is 2011?

    Tnx.

  59. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    6:38 am on July 9th, 2008

    BJ please read the post above and go to the link mentioned. If you are doubtful the courier will accept those “minor” documents, I suggest you apply via an agency or the DFA instead.

    Cheeking, make the DFA know about the correction, they can give the advice.

    Seneth, if your passport expires on 2011 then I believe you can still use it. Just inquire from the DFA if you want to renew your passport at a much earlier date.

  60. bj MonsterID Icon bj
    10:23 am on July 9th, 2008

    pag pumunta ba ako sa DFA directly, do you think they’d accept my requirements?i heard kasi ung sa online lang daw strict..

  61. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    10:26 am on July 9th, 2008

    Usually as long as meron ka nso released birth certificate okay ka na sa dfa just bring your transcript of records in case

  62. bj MonsterID Icon bj
    8:02 am on July 11th, 2008

    ok po..thanks a lot..

  63. mitch p MonsterID Icon mitch p
    2:45 pm on July 12th, 2008

    ok. gusto kc namin ng friend ko mag-apply ng passport.. first time namin to, then nabasa ko po yung ni-rerefer nyong online application. ask ko lang po if ok po ba tlga dun? kc bigla kaming nag-dalawang isip nung nabasa namin yung nakasulat na “Approval for passports applied online is not guaranteed as this still depends on the discretion of the DFA.”
    bago lang po ba sila or naka-ilang years narin?
    and P1,300 lang po ba tlga magagastos namin all in all or may ibang expenses pa po? thanks po. i hope matulungan nyo po kami at ma-advice-san.. thanks. =)

  64. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    4:02 pm on July 12th, 2008

    Hindi lahat ng passport application ay maa aprub regardless online ka mag apply o pipila ka sa DFA. I think no worries naman kung ma comply mo naman ang requirements. I read some forum and it seems passport.com.ph is okay naman here it is for reference http://www.tipidpc.com/viewtopic.php?tid=151442 but if you are doubtful, you can just have your passport processed sa agency or direct sa dfa.

  65. margie MonsterID Icon margie
    7:56 am on July 23rd, 2008

    i want to renew my passport,but im using the lastname of my husband and his a forienger,do i need to go first in CFO to get the certificate or i can renew it by using the lastname of my husband without it

  66. trina MonsterID Icon trina
    12:01 pm on July 23rd, 2008

    i am a new passport applicant but in my BC its was filed as late registration,now the travel agency was asking for documents like baptismal and voters affidavit, i have my baptismal but am not a registered voter evne if im passed 18 years old, is baptismal certificate enough?

  67. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    4:34 pm on July 23rd, 2008

    Margie,

    Please inquire from any travel agency or DFA they might help you with your concern.

    Trina,
    You might check out the list of other supporting documents needed by the DFA http://cantalktech.com/2008/03/30/apply-for-new-philippine-passport-online/ in place of a voter’s id.

  68. juliy MonsterID Icon juliy
    12:47 am on July 30th, 2008

    gud day
    ano ang kailangan para makunan ko nga passport ang daughter ko(2 yrs. old), pero ang nanay nya ay nasa abroad, pero darating din cya para susunduin kami na papuntang japan, nanay nya ay us passport holder, ty

  69. Reche MonsterID Icon Reche
    1:36 pm on July 30th, 2008

    Hi, andito ako ngayon sa canada may paraan ba na ipa-renew ko ang phil passport ko sa philippines without my personal appearance kasi renew lang naman eh… and gaano katagal kahit magbayad ako ok lang basta mai-renew lang ASAP!!! may alam ka ba na website na accredited ng DFA na pwede ako mag-apply?! at ipapadala nalang nila dito sa canada… thx and more power to u! God bless! :D

  70. Icabebe MonsterID Icon Icabebe
    1:46 pm on July 30th, 2008

    Hi Rhodilee!

    It’s fascinating that you can answer their questions even if you dont work for DFA Ü Anyway, I was browsing the questions above because I don’t want to post the same question but I believe you did not answer Seneth’s query:

    “I’m planning to get a foreign visa and i just wanna know if i need to renew/change my old green passport to the new brown passport or can i still use it? Can i renew it eventhough the expiration is 2011?”

    I have the same question kasi hehehe and it’s coincidental naman that we both have the same expiration year. I hope you could help! Thanks!

  71. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    9:33 pm on July 30th, 2008

    Juliy,

    Please check this link http://www.dfa.gov.ph/consular/passport-eng.htm

    Reche,

    I think you can renew your passport without having to go home here in the Philippines. Please check this site http://www.philippineembassy.ca/index_files/Page1635.htm

    Icabebe,

    I haven’t applied for any foreign visa yet so I am not sure about the requirements. Nevertheless, if your concern is that your green passport may not be accepted, green passports are still considered valid until their expiry date. I believe you can renew your passport earlier but better contact DFA about this. You may also read these posts http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/news/view/20080719-149363/RPs-E-passports-best-you-can-have-out-Oct and http://www.babalikkarin.com/details.asp?ID=1172.

  72. juliy MonsterID Icon juliy
    12:13 pm on August 2nd, 2008

    gud day,
    bale d ko na kailangan ng affidavit of consent and gurantee galing sa nanay?kc pinpakuha ako ng ganun sa agency e, pag sa online b i check nnung pipickup ung papaers kung ok? ty

  73. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    4:39 pm on August 2nd, 2008

    Juliy,

    Did you check the link that I gave earlier in mY previous comment? Please note that personal appearance of either parent is required kahit online ka nag apply ng passport. The requirements will be shown to the DFA so better check out with DFA kung ano talaga requirements.

  74. ish MonsterID Icon ish
    10:52 pm on August 3rd, 2008

    hello! my mom is planning to get a passport but she does not have any valid IDs.. she only have postal ID.. Can anyone help me please.

  75. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    1:03 am on August 5th, 2008

    Postal ID is a valid ID. It would be better though if your mother prepares an NBI clearance and baptismal certificate. They are the easiest document to get.

  76. ava MonsterID Icon ava
    1:18 am on August 5th, 2008

    hi Rhodilee!!i want to apply for my children’s passport, but im working abroad..If iwill apply for them online instead, would DFA require personal appearance?their ages are 9 and 5..children below seven years of age are exempted right?but i just wonder wether I still have to appear personally..Hope you can help me..thank you…

  77. dhel juan MonsterID Icon dhel juan
    10:52 am on August 6th, 2008

    gd am madam. i want to renew my passport but expired already my problem is may correction sa middle name at di ko napacorrect agad kasi paalis na ako at that time at agency ang nagprocess and one thing more nagamit ko na travelling outside the country at na renew ko na rin sa country where i work before kasi naabutan doon ng expiration date. so when i came home inayos ko na ung entries sa birth certificate ko. how will i go about it? thanks

  78. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    3:55 pm on August 7th, 2008

    Dhel,

    You better ask for the advice of DFA regarding your problem.

    Ava,

    For legitimate minors below 18 years old, either the father or the mother will appear at the DFA or check this link if both you and your husband are abroad http://www.dfa.gov.ph/consular/passport-eng.htm

  79. Acer MonsterID Icon Acer
    7:47 pm on August 9th, 2008

    Good news! DFA/ passport.com.ph now accepts New applications for passports! For only P1,300 get your passport without the hassle of going to DFA and waiting in long lines! Don’t waste money going back and fort to agencies offering the same service when you can apply within the comfort of your home! =)

  80. gypsy MonsterID Icon gypsy
    11:02 pm on August 11th, 2008

    magkano byad magkuha ng pasport. depende sa kung gano ka tagal

  81. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    3:33 am on August 12th, 2008

    Yes Gypsy. Mas madali mas mahal pero konti lang naman deperensia.

  82. christine MonsterID Icon christine
    4:18 am on August 12th, 2008

    Pano kung gusto ko i-apply ng passport anak ko na nasa pinas na andito ako sa ibanag bansa? ano ang dapat ko gawin na di na ako uuwi pa?

  83. raquel MonsterID Icon raquel
    12:41 pm on August 12th, 2008

    pwede mag tanong ano po pang requirements pagchange ng surename ko sa passport kakasal ko lang last july and kailangan e change ang surename ko(my husband surename)for the immigration

    thanks

  84. rodaldrin MonsterID Icon rodaldrin
    6:32 pm on August 12th, 2008

    I will get a new passport for my son (7 years old). Do he need for personal appearance? My other son’s passport (14 years old) already expired last 2007 . I will renew it. Do he also needs for personal appearance?

  85. ava MonsterID Icon ava
    11:14 pm on August 12th, 2008

    hi rhod!!can my cousin apply for my children’s passport on my behalf?i will just secure her a special power of atty.does she also need to secure a dswd clearance even if i’ll be coming back to be their travel companion?

  86. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    6:16 am on August 14th, 2008

    Christine and rodaldrin:

    Read this http://cantalktech.com/2008/01/16/philippine-online-passport-application/#comment-660

    raquel,
    To use surname of your spouse, you submit
    Marriage Contract issued by NSO

    ava,
    DSWD Clearance and Affidavit of Support and Consent are only required if minors will not be travelling with either parent

  87. jenny MonsterID Icon jenny
    10:57 am on August 14th, 2008

    do we have to change our passport from green one to brown?

  88. jenny MonsterID Icon jenny
    6:06 pm on August 14th, 2008

    do we have to change green passport to brown one?

  89. Concepcion Anticamara MonsterID Icon Concepcion Anticamara
    12:03 am on August 17th, 2008

    Ma’am, I’m in the US right now and planning to let my family join me here. My two kids who are still minors need to secure their passport. I have someone inquired from DFA (Cebu) the requirements one of which is my affidavit of consent allowing my husband to secure their passport. They said I will have the US embassy sign the said affidavit. This becomes a concern right now cause the closest US embassy is two-hour drive from my place and I can’t possibly take a leave of absence from my work. Is there any other option that you can suggest?

    Connie
    Baltimore, Maryland

  90. Rhodilee MonsterID Icon Rhodilee
    1:12 am on August 17th, 2008

    Hi Connie,

    Please contact DFA main through email so you will be advised of better options. The DFA site has the email links http://www.dfa.gov.ph/

  91. Myrna MonsterID Icon Myrna
    6:21 am on August 18th, 2008

    hello po…bago lang ako dito sa Tasmania…at mageexpired na po ang passport this november..saan po pinakamalapit na place mula dito para mag apply at mga ilang araw po ang processing…maraming salamat po!.more power!

  92. carlo MonsterID Icon carlo
    8:57 am on August 19th, 2008

    hello po ask ko lng po kng paano mababago yun passport ko. Dinaya ko po kc yun date of birth ko duon sa luma kng passport at ne renew ko pa sya nun nasa japan ako. instead of 1983 i put 1980 to be able to work. Ako po yun nandaya sa age ko nde yun company na ni applyan ko.

    paano po ba ang dapat kong gawin. pwede bang mag apply na lng ako ng bagong passport with the correct info

    maraming salamat po!!!!

    kindly email me your responce

  93. kyle MonsterID Icon kyle
    7:20 pm on August 19th, 2008

    mag aaply po ako ng passport..kaya lang, wla po akong valid id’s. ang meron lng po ako is yung sa tin..pwede po ba ung postal id? any other supporting documents na pwedeng ipass? thanks. ur response will be greatly appreciated.

  94. doreen MonsterID Icon doreen
    3:34 am on August 23rd, 2008

    I am in the us now i’m married to a us citizen but i am not an american citizen yet i have to wait for one more year.Anyway,my philippine passport has already expired where can i get a new passport here in the us.i am leaving here in texas.thnxs

  95. connie MonsterID Icon connie
    11:35 pm on August 26th, 2008

    hi,
    im really worried about the releasing of my passport. my agency told me that it would only take 15 days to process it, so i was pretty confident that ill get my passport by aug. 15 2008 already, but till now i still dont have my passport and i already had my tickets booked and confirmed for aug 29. 2008. i renewed my passport lang july 25 pa lang po..

    thank u so much and god bless.

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