I live in Pampanga, Philippines and i'm planning to apply for a passport. what are the requirements needed.

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I live in Pampanga, Philippines and i'm planning to apply for a passport. what are the requirements needed.

Answer 1

requirements for insurance of passport

I. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST-TIME APPLICANT (FOR APPLICANT

BORN OUTSIDE THE PHILIPPINES)

1. Personal appearance, except child below three (3) years old

2. Duly accomplished application form signed by applicant, or in

case of minor below 8 years old, signed by one parent or the

legal guardian upon presentation of proof of guardianship, and

bearing applicant’s left and right thumb marks

3. For minor below 18 years old, notarized Affidavit of Consent to

Travel issued by either parent, or legal guardian upon

presentation of proof of guardianship.

4. Three (3) identical 1.77 in. x 1.37 in. colored photographs

(See no. VIII below.)

5. Report of Birth (See Report of Birth Requirements.)

6. Passport Processing Fees (See no. IX below.)

a. US$ 50.00 for 32 page booklet or

b. US$ 60.00 for 64 page booklet

II. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSPORT RENEWAL

1. Old passport (most recent) and one (1) photocopy of data

page(s) of old passport (Old passport is returned.)

2. Duly accomplished application form signed by applicant, or in

case of minor below 8 years old, signed by one parent or the

legal guardian upon presentation of proof of guardianship, and

bearing applicant’s left and right thumb marks

3. For minor below 18 years old, notarized Affidavit of Consent to

Travel issued by either parent, or the legal guardian upon

presentation of proof of guardianship.

4. Three (3) identical 1.77 in. x 1.37 in. colored photographs

(See no. VIII below.)

5. If old passport does not spell out the applicant’s complete

middle name: one (1) original or certified true copy and one (1)

photocopy of proof of middle name, such as Birth Certificate

and Baptismal Certificate etc.

6. Passport Processing Fees (See no. IX below.)

a. US$ 50.00 for 32 page booklet or

b. US$ 60.00 f or 64 page booklet

III. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR REPLACEMENT OF LOST PASSPORT

1. Personal appearance and interview

2. Duly accomplished application form signed by applicant, or in

case of minor below 8 years old, signed by one parent or the

legal guardian upon presentation of proof of guardianship, and

bearing applicant’s left and right thumb marks

3. For minor below 18 years old, notarized Affidavit of Consent to

Travel issued by either parent, or the legal guardian upon

presentation of proof of guardianship

4. Duly notarized Affidavit of Loss giving details of circumstances

surrounding the loss of the passport

5. Police Report, in case passport was lost as a result of robbery,

theft or other similar circumstances

6. Three (3) identical 1.77 in. x 1.37 in. colored photographs

(See no. VIII below.)

7. One (1) original or certified true copy and one (1) photocopy of

Birth Certificate authenticated by the NSO (Original Birth

Certificate is returned.)

8. In the absence of an NSO issued Birth Certificate, one original

and one (1) photocopy NSO issued Certification of No-Record

of Birth, one (1) original or certified true copy and one (1)

photocopy each of other documents that may be required by

the Consular Officer pursuant to R.A. 8239 & D.O. 11-97 such

as Baptismal Certificate, Seaman’s Book, etc. (Original

documents are returned.)

9. Lost Passport Processing Fees (See no. IX below.)

Passport Fee US$ 90.00

Communication Fee US$ 10.00

Total Fees US$100.00.

10. Waiting period is minimum of fifteen (15) working days.

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

A. FOR MARRIED WOMAN WHO IS USING HUSBAND’S FAMILY

NAME FOR THE FIRST TIME

1. In case of woman married abroad: Report of Marriage

(See Report of Marriage Requirements.)

2. In case of woman married in the Philippines: one (1)

original or certified true copy and one (1) photocopy of

Marriage Contract duly authenticated by the Philippine

National Statistic Office (NSO)

B. FOR WOMAN DIVORCED BY NON-FILIPINO HUSBAND WHO IS

REVERTING TO HER MAI DEN NAME

1. One (1) original or certified true copy and one (1)

photocopy of Judicial Decree of Divorce

2. Report of Dissolution of Marriage

(See Report of Dissolution of Marriage Requirements.)

V. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

The Consular Officer reserves the right to require additional proof

or documents from an applicant, to prove his/her citizenship or

identity pursuant to the Philippine Passport Law (R.A. 8239) and

the Foreign Service Act (R.A. 7157.)

N.B. Supporting original documents are returned. VI. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION BY MAIL/COURIER,

OR THROUGH TRAVEL AG ENCY/AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

All applications submitted by mail or courier service, through

travel agencies or representatives shall be duly notarized.

VII. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO HAVE PASSPORT RETURNED BY

MAIL OR COURIER

A. APPLICANT RESIDING IN U.S. AND U.S. TERRITORIES To have the newly issued and old passports returned by

mail, enclose a pre-stamped, self-addressed U.S. Postal

Service Express Mail envelope, with stamps required to

send 0.5 lbs. of documents. Do not use metered stamps

nor P.O. Box mailing address.

B. APPLICANT RESIDING IN U.S. TERRITORIES OR OTHER

COUNTRIES WITHIN THE EMBASSY’S JURISDICTION To have the newly issued and old passports returned by

courier, enclose a treasurer’s, manager’s or certified

check, issued by a local bank that has a corresponding

bank in the U.S., payable to the courier of choice, such

as FEDEX, UPS or DHL, in U.S. dollars, in the amount

required to send 0.5 lbs . of documents and a corresponding

self-addressed courier’s address label. Do not use P.O.

Box mailing address. Personal check and personal

money order are not accepted. N.B. The Embassy of the Philippines assumes no

responsibility for any delay or loss in the mail, or while the

documents are in the custody of the courier service. The

applicant shall note the tracking numbers of all envelopes

used and submitted. VIII. REQUIREMENTS FOR PICTURES

The three (3) identical 1.77 in. x 1.37 in. photographs shall be

colored with plain white background, taken within six (6) months

before the date of application, showing clear front view of

applicant’s face, without eyeglasses and without unnatural

piercing, and applicant wearing clothes with collar and sleeves.

Blurred or low quality photos are not accepted.

IX. REQUIREMENTS ON PROCESSING FEES

Passport processing fees are non-refundable and payable only in

cash when personally applying; or money order issued in the

U.S., certified, treasurer’s, manager’s or cashier’s check issued

by a bank in the U.S. or by local bank that has a corresponding

bank in the U.S., payable to the Embassy of the Philippines when

applying by mail or courier. Personal check and personal money

order are not accepted.

X. RELEASING TIME

A. APPLICATION SUBMITTED PERSONNALY

Passport is released from 4:00 p.m. on the following

business day from receipt by the Embassy of the duly

accomplished application form and all requirements.

B. APPLICATION SUBMITTED THROUGH MAIL OR COURIER

Passport is mailed within five (5) business days after receipt

by the Embassy of the duly accomplished application form

and all requirements.

C. APPLICATION FOR LOST PASSPORT

Passport is released after a minimum of fifteen (15) business

days from receipt by the Embassy of the duly accomplished

application form and all requirements.

XI. JURISDICTION OF THE EMBASSY OF THE PHILIPPINES

WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A.

Only applications from the following states, countries or territories

are accepted at the Embassy in Washington, D.C.:

U.S.: AL, DC, FL, GA, KY, MD, NC, SC, TN, VA and WV FOR OTHER COUNTRIES OR TERRITORIES: Anguilla, Antigua

and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, British Virgin Islands,

Dominica, Grand Cayman Islands, Grenada, Guadeloupe,

Martinique, Netherland Antilles, Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, St. Vincent

and the Grenadines and St. Kitts & Nevis & U.S. Virgin Islands.

For other states, territories and countries please visit

www.philippineembassy-usa.org .

Answer 2

I got an e-mail from my friend, I'll share to you so it wont waste your time when you go to DFA:

TRAVEL ADVISORY

Please be advised that effective January 2010, the green colored Philippine Passport will no longer be accepted even if it is still valid.

Attached is the list of new requirement for the application and renewal of Philippine Passport.

Thank you.

FOR NEW PASSPORT (ADULT)

REQUIREMENTS:

1.AUTHENTICATED BIRTH CERTIFICATE, IF LATE REGISTRATION SUBMIT 2 OLD DOCUMENTS (EG. BAPTISMAL WITH DRY SEAL,

      FORM 137, VOTER’S AFFIDAVIT)

2.IF MARRIED WOMAN, AUTHENTICATED MARRIAGE CONTRACT

3.3 PASSPORT SIZED PICTURES W/ROYAL BLUE BACKGROUND WEARING DARK COLORED POLO/BLOUSE

4.ORIGINAL I.D. (COMPANY, SSS, VOTER’S, DRIVER’S)

5.FILLED UP APPLICATION FORM WITH SIGNATURE IN UNDERTAKING (2ND PAGE OF APPLICATION FORM). PLS. DON’T SIGN AND DON’T AFFIX THUMBMARK ON GREEN APPLICATION FORM

FOR NEW PASSPORT/MINOR BELOW 18 YEARS OLD

1.AUTHENTICATED BIRTH CERTIFICATE

2.AUTHENTICATED MARRIAGE CONTRACT OF PARENTS IF MARRIED. IF NOT PARENTS ARE NOT MARRIED, AFFIDAVIT OF ILLEGITIMACY

3.3 COPIES PASSSPORT SIZED PICTURE W/ROYAL BLUE BACKGROUND WEARING DARK COLORED POLO/BLOUSE

4.DULY FILLED UP APPLICATION FORM, IF 8YRS OLD & ABOVE DON’T SIGN AND DON’T AFFIX THUMBMARK. BUT IF 7 YRS & BELOW, FORM SHOULD BE SIGNED AND THUMBMARKED BY MOTHER

5.ORIGINAL VALID  PASSPORT OF MOTHER

6.PHOTOCOPY OF SCHOOL I.D. IF STUDENT

7.IF TRAVELLING WITHOUT PARENTS NEED DSWD CLEARANCE

AND ORIGINAL PASSPORT OF TRAVELLING COMPANION

FOR RENEWAL MINOR AND ADULT

REQUIREMENTS:

1.OLD PASSPORT

2.3 PASSPORT SIZED PICTURES W/ROYAL BLUE BACKGROUND WEARING DARK COLORED POLO/BLOUSE

3.PROPERLY ACCOMPLISHED APPLICATION FORM

4.IF 18YRS OLD & BELOW, SUBMIT PHOTOCOPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND ORIG. PASSPORT OF MOTHER (TO BE SIGNED AND THUMBMARKED BY MOTHER ON THE APPLICATION FORM AND UNDERTAKING)

      PROCESSING FEE:  PHP1,500.00

      PROCESSING TIME:  12WORKING DAYS

NOTE:

1.  FOR MINORS BELOW 8 YRS OLD NEW AND RENEWAL,  MOTHER IS FOR PERSONAL APPEARANCE AT DFA

2.  FOR 8-17 YRS OLD NEW AND  RENEWAL, APPLICANT AND MOTHER ARE FOR PERSONAL APPEARANCE AT DFA

3.  FOR 18-64 YRS OLD NEW AND RENEWAL,  PERSONAL APPEARANCE

IS A MUST.  ONLY 65 YEARS OLD & ABOVE ARE EXEMPTED FROM PERSONAL APPEARANCE

PROCESSING FEE:  PHP1,500.00

PROCESSING TIME:  12WORKING DAYS AFTER PERSONAL APPEARANCE

Answer 3

call 737-1000

it's hassle free, they will delivery your passport direct to you.

but I think that due to stricter regulations implemented recently, you still have to make an appearance.

Answer 4

Here are the general requirements:

1. application form

2. birth certificate (original/certified true copy)

3. 3 photos (passport-size)

4. proof of identity

5. other supporting documents (depending on your circumstance)

For more detailed specifications, follow this link: http://www.dfa.gov.ph/consular/passport-...

Answer 5

I applied for a passport at dfa clark last monday (july 21)

things and documents you needed are:

passport cost 500 pesos for 32 pages

if you want to have after a week, 250 pesos additional

1.ID/s ( some older one are better than new ones)

2.Birth Certificate issued by NSO ( must be atleast 6 months latest)

3.Marriage Contract also issued by NSO ( if you are married woman, and want to used his last name)

4. about the picture for the passport, I suggest that you just have it taken at the DFA because even if you already have, they will just reject it, this cost 150php for 4 copies,

5. they also have delivery service by LBC for only 100 pesos

the passport will be delivered 1 day after the scheduled release of passport

6. best time to come is around 10 am

hope this help you

Answer 6

You will need your birth certificate on NSO paper so you will have to go to NSO for that. Then take that to DFA for your passport.  Of course you need some photos too.

Answer 7

Best source of information is the DFA site.

Answer 8

*original birth certificate authenticted from nso

*a copy of your birth cert.from your municipality

*a copy of your baptismal

*2 valid id's

*3pcs of pasport size pic

* if you are below 18 yrs old a copy of your parents marriage contract authentcated frm nso is also needed

and xerox copy of pasport of guardian