Fastest Way to Get a Passport in the Philippines

You will need a Philippine passport if you are a Filipino or a dual citizen who would like to travel with the privileges of a Filipino citizen. One reason you may wish to do this is that many Southeast Asian countries waive visa fees for those traveling on a Philippine passport. Applicants who are military servicemen or military personnel who came to the United States using only a military ID, may apply for their new passport while in the United States.

Things You'll Need

  • National Statistics Office birth certificate on security paper
  • Criminal clearance from the National Bureau of Investigation
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Instructions

  1. Obtain a New Passport Within the Philippines

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      Gather your documents. You will need a copy of your National Statistics Office (NSO) birth certificate on security paper and a criminal record clearance from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Passport photographs are taken at the Department of Foreign Affairs at the time you make your application.

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      Fill out the application. Passport applications are available on the Department of Foreign Affairs website at Dfa.gov.ph. Applications must be filled out completely.

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      Apply in person at the Department of Foreign Affairs. Arrive as early as possible to avoid long waits.

    Obtain a New Passport Outside the Philippines

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      Gather your documents. If you are an active duty military person traveling on a military ID only, you must get a certification issued by your commanding officer that states you are still a Filipino citizen who is on active duty in the United States. You will also need a copy of your NSO birth certificate on security paper, and copies of any marriage certificates, school records and other supporting documents that verify your citizenship. Passport photographs are taken at the consulate at the time you make your application.

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      Fill out the application. Passport applications are available on the Department of Foreign Affairs website at Dfa.gov.ph. Applications must be filled out completely.

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      Apply in person at the nearest Philippine consulate. Bring all of your original documents and your application with you.

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