All applications must be lodged online at https://www.passport.gov.ph.

Alternatively, those who are eligible for walk-in (senior citizens, pregnant women, PWDs, and children) may fill out the Passport Application Form. 

FEES: View the Itemized Schedule of Consular Fees for the complete list of fees.

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HOW TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE

1. Go to https://www.passport.gov.ph.
   
2. Click "Schedule an appointment".
3. Read and agree to Terms and Conditions by checking the box.
4. Click "Start individual appointment" for one (1) application, or "Start group appointment" for 2-5 applications/persons.
5. For Region, choose "Middle East/Africa". For Country, choose "Nigeria". For Site, choose "PE Abuja", click Next.
6. Choose your appointment. Fill out the form. Make sure all personal information are correct. Use a valid email address where your confirmation email will be sent.
7. Submit your application.
8. Check your email. CONFIRM your appointment WITHIN 1 HOUR. After you have confirmed your appointment, you will receive your application form for your confirmed appointment via email.
9. Print your appointment form and bring it with you on the day of your application.

Please check the Passport Requirements below depending on your passport application type (new, renewal, or lost).

For list of accepted valid IDs, please click here.

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Main Requirements for Adult New Applications 

1. Confirmed Online Appointment (click here)
2. Personal Appearance
3. Accomplished Application Form
4. Original and photocopy of Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Authenticated Birth Certificate on Security Paper
   • Married Females (who are using their spouse's last name) must also present Original and submit photocopy of PSA Authenticated Marriage Contract on Security Paper or Report of Marriage
   • Local Civil Registrar Copy is required if PSA Birth Certificate is not clear or cannot be read
5. Any of the following acceptable IDs with one (1) photocopy (Please refer to the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Processing)

NOTE: If woman opts to retain maiden name, a Marriage Contract is not required. Additional requirements may be required, please refer to the section below. 

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Supporting Documents for Adult New Applications

In addition to the core requirements, the following supporting documents will be further required in the following cases: 

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

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 from the Local Civil Registrar (LCR)

5) If applicant has discrepancy in data in Birth Certificate / Report of Birth and other documents:

• If 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:

• Confirmed Online Appointment (click here)
• Government Issued IDs (Please refer to the list of valid Philippine Government Issued IDs or secondary citizenship/residence counterparts)
  •  If the applicant possesses dual citizenship from birth (i.e. one parent is a Filipino while the other parent is a citizen from which the applicant's other citizenship is derived; or, have both Filipino parents but was born in a country which applies jus soli citizenship; etc.)
    • Original and photocopy PSA-authenticated Birth Certificate/Report of Birth
  •  If the Filipino citizenship was reacquired or retained as specified in RA 9225:
    • Original and photocopy of identification certificate issued by a Philippine Foreign Service Post (FSP) or by the Bureau of Immigration (BI)

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

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Main Requirements for Adult Renewal Applications

1. Confirmed Online Appointment (click here)
2. Accomplished Application Form
3. Personal Appearance
4. Current ePassport with photocopy of data page
5. Original PSA authenticated documents that will support the change of name.
   • Marriage Contract
   • Annotated Birth Certificate
   • Annotated Marriage Contract to show annulment/divorce/court ordered instruction
   • Death Certificate of Spouse

NOTE: If woman opts to retain maiden name, a Marriage Contract is not required. Additional requirements may be required.

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Supporting Documents for Adult Renewal of ePassport Applications

In addition to the core requirements, the following supporting documents will be further required for the following cases:

 NOTE: Some cases will require the application to be treated as a New Application rather than a renewal: 

 1) In case of a Lost VALID ePassport - will be treated as NEW APPLICATION

• Confirmed Online Appointment (click here)
• Please see Requirements for New Adult Applicants*
  • If photocopy of the applicant's last issued passport is available, the Birth Certificate will not be required.

  * Additional requirements may be needed. Please refer to the section below for additional requirements for Lost Valid Passports

  * Additional Requirements for Lost Valid ePassport

  • Police Report in English (Original and photocopy)
  • Affidavit of Loss in English (Original and photocopy)

  * Additional 15 calendar days clearing period for Lost Valid Passports.

2) In case of a Lost EXPIRED ePassport - will be treated as NEW APPLICATION

• Confirmed Online Appointment (click here)
• Please see Requirements for New Adult Applicants*
  • If photocopy of the applicant's last issued passport is available, the Birth Certificate will not be required.

  * Additional requirements may be required. Please refer to the section below for additional requirements for Lost Expired Passports

  Additional Requirements for Lost Expired ePassport

  • Affidavit of Loss in English

3) In case of renewal of a frequently Lost Passport - will be treated as NEW APPLICATION

• Confirmed Online Appointment (click here)
• Please see Requirements for New Adult Applicants*
  • If photocopy of the applicant's last issued passport is available, the Birth Certificate will not be required.

  * Additional requirements may be required. Please refer to the section below for additional requirements for Lost Expired Passports

         Additional Requirements for Frequently Lost Passport

- Affidavit of Loss in English

- Police Report in English

For applicants with Unclaimed Passports issued before 2010, kindly follow the procedures for new applicants.

For applicants with Unclaimed Passports issued 2010 onwards:

• Applicant may request for a Certificate of Unclaimed Passport either at the office where the unclaimed passport was issued, nearest consular office or at DFA Aseana;
• Upon receipt of the certificate, applicant should set an appointment online through the DFA Passport Appointment website (www.passport.gov.ph). Applicants who are eligible under the courtesy lane facility, may opt not to set an appointment online.
• Applicants with unclaimed passports will be treated as a New Applicant. As such, applicants may refer to the links provided below for the requirements.

4) In case applicant used a Travel Document to travel back to the Philippines - will be treated as NEW APPLICATION:

• Confirmed Online Appointment (click here)
• Click here for Requirements for New Adult Applicants*
  • If photocopy of the applicant's last issued passport is available, the Birth Certificate will not be required.

  *Additional requirements may be required. Please refer to the section below for additional requirements for Adult Renewal Applications (Use of Travel Document)

  Additional Requirements for Applicants who used Travel Documents to Travel back to the philippines

  • Original Travel Document
  • Affidavit of Explanation

5) In case applicant lost the Travel Document used to travel back to the Philippines - will be treated as NEW APPLICATION:

• Confirmed Online Appointment (click here)
• Please see for Requirements for New Adult Applicants*
  • If photocopy of the applicant's last issued passport is available, the Birth Certificate will not be required.

  *Additional requirements may be required. Please refer to the section below for additional requirements for Adult Renewal Applications (Lost Travel Document)

  Additional Requirements for Lost Travel Documents used to travel back to the Philippines

  • Original Travel Records from Bureau of Immigration
  • Affidavit of Explanation

6) In case passport has been mutilated or damaged - will be treated as NEW APPLICATION:

• Confirmed Online Appointment (click here)
• Please see for Requirements for New Adult Applicants*
  • If photocopy of the applicant's last issued passport is available, the Birth Certificate will not be required.

  *Additional requirements may be required. Please refer to the section below for additional requirements for Adult Renewal Applications (Mutilated or Damaged Passports)

  Additional Requirements for Mutilated and / or Damaged Passports

  • Affidavit of Explanation
  • Applicant must surrender mutilated/damaged passport

 

7) In case applicant is a Dual Citizen: (in addition to the Renewal Core Requirements):

• Confirmed Online Appointment (click here)
• Government Issued IDs (Refer to the list of valid Philippine Government Issued IDs or their secondary citizenship/residence counterparts)

a) If the applicant possesses dual citizenship from birth (i.e. one parent is a Filipino while the other parent is a citizen from which the applicant's other citizenship is derived; or, have both Filipino parents but was born in a country which applies jus soli citizenship; etc.)

- Original and photocopy PSA-authenticated Birth Certificate/Report of Birth 

b) If the Filipino citizenship was reacquired or retained as specified in RA 9225: 

- Original and photocopy of identification certificate issued by a Philippine Foreign Service Post (FSP) or by the Bureau of Immigration (BI)

8) In case applicant is a Naturalized Citizen (in addition to the Renewal Core Requirements):

• Identification Certificate of Naturalization from Bureau of Immigration

9) In case applicant is a Filipino citizen by Election (in addition with the Renewal Core Requirements):

• Affidavit of Election of Philippine Citizenship
• Identification Certificate of Election from BI

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Main Requirements for Minor New Applications 

1. Confirmed Online Appointment (click here)
2. Accomplished Application Form
3. Personal Appearance of minor applicant and either parent or authorized adult companion
4. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Birth Certificate
   • Local Civil Registrar Copy may be required if PSA Birth Certificate is not clear or cannot be read
5. Marriage Certificate is required if only one parent is accompanying the child
   • If parents are unmarried, a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed by the Mother will be required if she is not accompanying the child
   • If Special Power of Attorney (SPA) is executed abroad, it must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate
6. Passport or Valid Government issued ID of either parent with one (1) photocopy (please check List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application)
7. School ID (if applicable)

NOTE: Additional requirements may be required. Please refer to the section below.

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Supporting Documents for Minor New Applications

In addition to the core requirements, the following supporting documents will be further required in the following cases:

1) In case applicant is a newborn (less than 1 year old) and 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 (please check List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application)
• 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 (please check List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application)

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 (please check List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application above)
• 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 (please check List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application above)
• DSWD Clearance
• Letter of Guardianship issued by Family Court

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 (please check List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application above)
• 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:

• Personal Appearance of minor applicant and ICAB representative
• PSA Birth Certificate/PSA Certificate of Foundling
• Endorsement from ICAB
• Certificate of Child Available for Adoption/Deed of Voluntary Commitment
• Placement Authority issued by ICAB
• Certificate for Issuance of Passport issued by ICAB
• Clearance for Inter-Country Adoption
• Child Study Report
• DSWD clearance

8) If the applicant is a foundling and NOT for adoption:

• Personal Appearance of minor applicant and adult guardian
• PSA Certificate of Foundling
• Passport or Valid Government issued ID* of adult guardian (please check List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application above)
• DSWD clearance
• Letter of Guardianship issued by Family Court