Philippine Passport is issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Required for:
- International travel
- OFW deployment
- Foreign visa applications
- Some government applications even without travel intent
Application:
- DFA appointment booking required (passport.gov.ph)
- Documents: PSA Birth Certificate, valid government ID, proof of identity
- Photo capture at appointment
- Processing: 6-15 working days (regular), 4-7 days (expedite)
- Cost: ₱950 (regular), ₱1,200 (expedite)
Validity:
- 10 years for adults (issued after 2017)
- 5 years for minors
Renewal:
- Apply 6 months before expiry
- Many countries require 6 months remaining validity
- Online appointment system common
What it means for you:
- First-time applicants need PSA Birth Certificate primarily
- Renewal needs old passport
- Lost passport requires affidavit of loss
- Apostilled documents may need passport copy as ID