Apply for a Philippine Passport
Schedule an appointment with the DFA and prepare your PSA documents to apply for your first Philippine ePassport.
This guide is for planning and preparation. Details may change, so verify current requirements with the official sources before applying, paying fees, or submitting documents.
Review and freshness
This guide has a recorded editorial review date. Always verify final requirements, fees, forms, and appointment rules with official sources before applying.
Plain English summary
This is mainly an appointment and document-check process. Your job is to secure a DFA slot, pay on time, and arrive with original identity documents plus clean photocopies.
What you need to prepare first
- A confirmed DFA appointment packet
- Original PSA birth certificate and one valid government ID
- Photocopies of required identity documents
What usually confuses people
- The slot is not final until the fee is paid.
- Courtesy Lane walk-ins are only for eligible applicants.
Estimated timeline
7 to 20 working days
Estimated fees
₱950
Who this is for
Filipino citizens applying for their first passport.
Location
Philippines
Eligibility
Citizenship
Must be a Filipino citizen by birth, naturalization, or election.
Personal appearance
Applicants must appear in person at the DFA Consular Office for data capturing.
Required documents checklist
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Visual step flow
Scan the process before you start
Use this overview to understand the order, then track each item in the checklist below.
Book an appointment online
Visit the DFA Passport Appointment portal to secure a slot at your preferred consular office.
Pay the processing fee
Pay the passport fee through authorized payment centers within the given timeframe to confirm your slot.
Gather required documents
Prepare all original documents and their photocopies as stated in your appointment packet.
Attend your DFA appointment
Show up at the DFA office on your scheduled date and time for verification and biometric data capture.
Step-by-step instructions
Use this as a working checklist from preparation through submission.
Estimated fees
Regular Processing
Takes approximately 12 working days (Metro Manila).
Expedited Processing
Takes approximately 7 working days (Metro Manila).
Before submitting
Avoid rejected applications and wasted trips
Check these practical points before you pay fees, attend appointments, or hand over original documents.
Before you go
- A confirmed DFA appointment packet
- Original PSA birth certificate and one valid government ID
- Photocopies of required identity documents
Verify final requirements with the official source before you travel or submit.
Common mistakes
- Wearing colored contact lenses or heavy makeup during the biometric photo capture.
- Bringing blurred or unreadable PSA certificates.
- Missing the payment window for the online appointment, which cancels the slot.
FAQ
Do minors need a valid ID to apply?
Minors don't strictly need a government ID, but a School ID or Certificate of Enrollment helps. Their parents must present valid IDs.
Can I walk in without an appointment?
Walk-ins are strictly for Courtesy Lane eligible applicants only (Senior Citizens, PWDs, Pregnant Women, Solo Parents, Minors under 7).
Source and review
This guide has a recorded editorial review date. Requirements, fees, forms, and timelines can change. Use this guide as preparation support, then verify final details with the official source before submitting anything.