Whether you are traveling as soon as it is viable or still scheming for a country to visit, the most essential travel document you must have is probably a passport. The passport will serve as your verification of being a bona fide citizen of your country for international travel and identification.
If you are a first-time adult or minor applicant and you are planning to get a passport sooner or later, you must be wondering by now what are the necessary requirements when acquiring a passport. Fortunately, you are on the right track, because we will be sharing with you all the documents you will need to submit as specified by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
NEW PASSPORT APPLICATION FOR ADULTS
| A. CORE REQUIREMENTS |
| 1. Confirmed Online Appointment |
| 2. Personal appearance |
| 3. Accomplished Application Form |
4. Original and photocopy of Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Authenticated Birth Certificate on Security Paper
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| 5. Any of the following Valid IDs with one (1) Photocopy |
| B. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS *Additional requirements may be required. Please refer to the section below for additional requirements for Adult New Applications. |
| 1. In case of Late Registered Birth Certificate: If Birth Certificate was registered at least ten (10) years ago, application will be treated as a regular application, and no additional supporting documents will be required If Birth Certificate was registered less than ten (10) years ago, applicant must submit IDs that pre-date the late registration or current IDs with NBI Clearance |
| 2. In case applicant has NO Birth Certificate or Report of Birth: If applicant is born AFTER 1950 - applicant must first file for late registration with Local Civil Registrar (LCR) or Consular Office with jurisdiction over the place where applicant was born. Applicant will then submit the original copy of the PSA authenticated late registered Birth Certificate and IDs that pre-date the late registration or current IDs with NBI Clearance. If applicant is born ON OR BEFORE 1950 - applicant must submit original and photocopy of PSA Authenticated Certificate of No Birth Record and Affidavit of Two Disinterested Persons attesting to the identity of the applicant (Affidavit should include photocopy of IDs of the Two Disinterested Persons indicated in the presented document). |
| 3. If an Applicant's marriage has been dissolved and wants to revert to her maiden surname: Applicant must submit original and photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate and acceptable IDs. Applicant must submit original and photocopy of the annotated PSA Marriage Certificate (MC) or Report of Marriage (ROM) stating that the marriage has been dissolved; OR Alternatively, if annotated MC or ROM from PSA is not yet available, applicant must submit a Certified True Copy of the Court Order dissolving the marriage and a certificate of Finality from the court. |
| 4. If applicant has lacking data in Birth Certificate or Report of Birth: Applicant must present original and submit photocopy of proof of filing of supplemental report or correction from the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) |
| 5. If applicant has discrepancy in data in Birth Certificate / Report of Birth and other documents1 1If the discrepant data is in the BC, the applicant must submit annotated birth certificate authenticated by PSA reflecting the corrected entry. If the discrepant data is in the other documents, the BC will be followed. Discrepancy in first name - Applicant must submit the original and photocopy of the petition and supporting documents for correction of first name filed with Local Civil Registrar (LCR) or consulate Discrepancy in other data - Applicant must submit annotated birth certificate authenticated by PSA reflecting the corrected entry |
| 6. If applicant is a Dual Citizen: Original PSA authenticated Birth Certificate/Report of Birth and Original Identification Certificate issued by the Philippine Foreign Service Post (FSP) or the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and a photocopy Original and photocopy of the foreign passport Government issued IDs (Philippine or from country of second citizenship) |
| 7. If applicant is a Naturalized Filipino Citizen: Original and photocopy of Identification Certificate of Naturalization from BI |
| 8. If applicant obtained Filipino citizenship by Election Original and photocopy of Affidavit of Election of Philippine Citizenship Original and photocopy of Identification Certificate of Election from BI |
| 9. If applicant has been granted citizenship by Act of Legislation Certified true copy of the law granting citizenship Foreign Birth Certificate authenticated by Philippine FSP |
NOTE: If woman opts to retain maiden name, a Marriage Contract is not required.
NEW PASSPORT APPLICATION FOR MINORS
| A. CORE REQUIREMENTS |
| 1. Confirmed Online Appointment (if applicable) - Children 7 years old and below do not need to have an online appointment. They are entitled to avail of the courtesy lane together with their parent/s and minor siblings. |
| 2. Accomplished Application Form |
| 3. Personal Appearance of minor applicant and either parent or authorized adult companion |
4. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Birth Certificate
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5. Marriage Certificate is required if only one parent is accompanying the child.
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| 6. Passport or Valid Government issued ID of either parent with one (1) Photocopy |
| 7. School ID (if applicable) |
| B. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS *Additional requirements may be required. Please refer to the section below for additional requirements for Minor New Applications. |
| 1. In case applicant has No PSA Birth Certificate/Report of Birth yet If born in the Philippines: Certified True Copy of Local Civil Registrar (LCR) Birth Certificate authenticated by PSA If born abroad: original copy of Report of Birth or first indorsement from Consular Records Division |
| 2. In case applicant is not accompanied by the parent/s during the application process Applicant must submit a Special Power of Attorney executed by the parent/s designating the minor’s companion to assist in the application process. The Special Power of Attorney must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad Passport or Valid Government issued ID of authorized adult companion Special Power of Attorney or Affidavit of Support and Consent must have a copy of parent/s valid ID and/or passport attached |
| 3. In case applicant is not traveling with parent/s Applicant must submit DSWD clearance and Affidavit of Support and Consent executed by the parent/s. The Affidavit of Support and Consent must be Consularized by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad Passport or Valid Government issued ID of authorized adult companion |
| 4. In case applicant is an illegitimate child in custody of the Mother Personal Appearance of minor applicant and mother or authorized adult companion PSA Birth Certificate Passport or Valid Government issued ID of mother or authorized Adult Companion If applicant is not accompanied by mother during the application process, applicant must submit a Special Power of Attorney executed by the mother designating the minor’s companion to assist in the application process. The Special Power of Attorney must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad If applicant is not traveling with Mother, applicant must submit DSWD clearance and Affidavit of Support and Consent executed by the mother. The Affidavit of Support and Consent must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad. |
| 5. If the applicant is an illegitimate child and mother is deceased / absent and father is unknown Personal Appearance of minor applicant and adult guardian PSA Birth Certificate Valid Passport or valid government ID of adult guardian DSWD Clearance Affidavit of Guardianship |
| 6. If the minor applicant has undergone the process of domestic adoption Personal Appearance of minor applicant and adoptive parent/s PSA Birth Certificate Valid passport or valid government issued ID of adoptive parent/s Court Decree of Adoption If applicant is not accompanied by adoptive parent/s during the application process, applicant must submit a Special Power of Attorney executed by the adoptive parent/s designating the minor’s companion to assist in the application process. The Special Power of Attorney must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad. If applicant is not traveling with adoptive parent/s, applicant must submit DSWD clearance and Affidavit of Support and Consent executed by the adoptive parent/s. The Affidavit of Support and Consent must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad. |
7. If the minor applicant is undergoing or has undergone the process of foreign adoption / Inter Country Adoption Board (ICAB) adoption process
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8. If the applicant is a foundling and NOT for adoption
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