Q: What are the requirements for Passport:

A. BASIC 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) issued

Certificate of Live Birth on Security Paper or Report of Birth; and

Married Females (who are using their spouse’s last name) must also present Original and submit photocopy of PSA-issued Certificate of Marriage on Security Paper or Report of Marriage.
Local Civil Registrar Copy is required if PSA-issued documents are not clear or cannot be read.

5. Any of the following acceptable IDs with one (1) photocopy (click link) for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Processing

Note: If a woman opts to retain maiden name, a PSA-issued Certificate of Marriage is not required.
Additional requirements may be required, please refer to the section below.

Supporting Documents for Adult New Applications

Pursuant to Section 6 of R.A. 11983, supporting documents will be further required in addition to the basic requirements to prove the applicant’s identity, citizenship and lack of travel restrictions, as specified in the following cases:

In case of Late Registered PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth, Report of Birth, or Certificate of Foundling

Original and photocopy of PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth, Report of Birth, or Certificate of Foundling;
At least one of the following on top of the basic requirements:
- Additional primary government-issued valid ID accepted for passport application;

If unable to provide an additional primary ID, the applicant must submit any two (2) of the following documents:
- NBI Clearance (valid or expired);
- School Records such as:
  - Form 137-A
  - Transcript of Records
  - Diploma obtained from Elementary, High School and/or College

If government employee, Service Record;
Member Data Record (MDR) from PhilHealth

If the passport applicant’s PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth, Report of Birth, or Certificate of Foundling has lacking data, or the first name is registered as “Baby Boy/Baby/BabyGirl/Girl/Boy” and the applicant is born before 1993:

Applicant must submit a PSA-annotated Certificate of Live Birth, Report of Birth, or Certificate of Foundling.

If the passport applicant’s PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth, Report of Birth, or Certificate of Foundling contains a misspelled first or last name, or misspelled birth place, or mistake in the day or month of birth, or clerical error in the sex, or change of first name or nickname:

Applicant must submit a PSA-annotated Certificate of Live Birth, Report of Birth, or Certificate of Foundling pursuant to R.A. No. 9048, as amended by R.A. No. 10172.

If by operation of law or through a court order, the passport applicant is permitted to use a name or other biographic detail other than what is officially recorded in the PSA:

Annotated Certificate of Live Birth, Report of Birth, or Certificate of Foundling as authenticated by PSA reflecting the corrected entry.

Discrepancies on the biographical details of supporting documents submitted for passport application:

The applicant shall provide supporting documents that are consistent with the information as stated in the applicant’s PSA-issued documents, unless by operation of law or through court order, the applicant is permitted to use a name other than what is officially recorded in the PSA.

Thus, the applicant shall have the supporting document corrected in order for its details to be consistent with the PSA-issued document.

The applicant shall submit the following, depending on the correction needed:

1. Annotated PSA Certificate of Live Birth

2. Annotated PSA Marriage Certificate

3. Corrected Government-issued Valid IDs

4. Corrected Identification Certification

If the PSA-issued documents submitted by the applicant is unreadable, the applicant must submit the following:

Unreadable PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth (COLB) or Certificate of Foundling: Local Civil Registry Municipal Form No. 102 or Civil Registry Form 1-A;
If born abroad, a copy of the Report of Birth is required.
Unreadable PSA-issued Certificate of Marriage: Local Civil Registry Municipal Form No. 97
If married abroad, a copy of the Report of Marriage is required.
Unreadable PSA-issued Certificate of Death: Local Civil Registry Municipal Form No. 103

In case applicant has NO PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth:

Applicant must first file for late registration with Local Civil Registrar (LCR) or Consular Office with jurisdiction over the place where applicant was born; and
Applicant must submit PSA-issued late registered Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth.

If applicant is a Naturalized Filipino Citizen, the following are the additional requirements:

For persons who have undergone Administrative Naturalization under Republic Act No. 9139:
- Certificate of Naturalization;
- Certificate of Renunciation of foreign citizenship issued by the concerned Foreign Embassy or Foreign Ministry; and
- Identification Certificate issued by BI.

For persons who have undergone Judicial Naturalization under Commonwealth Act No. 473:
- Certificate of Naturalization;
- Court Order, Certificate of Finality of Decision granting naturalization, Decree of Naturalization; and
- Identification Certificate issued by BI.

For persons who have undergone Legislative Naturalization under Commonwealth Act No. 63:
- Certificate of Naturalization;
- Certified true copy of the law granting citizenship;
- Foreign Birth Certificate authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post; and
- Identification Certificate issued by BI.

For persons who availed of the Facilitated Naturalization of Refugees and Stateless Persons under Supreme Court Rule 21-07-2022-SC:
- Decree of Naturalization

If applicant obtained Filipino citizenship by Election

Applicants those born before 17 January 1973 to Filipino mothers and married to non-Filipino spouses and elected Philippine citizenship within three (3) years upon reaching the age of twenty-one (21), the following are the additional requirements:
- PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth of or PSA-issued Report of Birth; and
- Additional documents proving election of Philippine citizenship.

If applicant retained or re-acquired their Philippine citizenship

Applicants covered by the provisions of under Republic Act No. 9225, otherwise known as "Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Act of 2003", shall submit any of the following documents issued by a Philippine FSP or by the Bureau of Immigration (BI):
- Order of Approval;
- Oath of Allegiance; or
- Identification Certificate or Certificate of Retention/Re-acquisition of Philippine Citizenship.

Applicant is a derivative beneficiaries of Filipino parents who retained or re-acquire Philippine citizenship, shall submit the following documents:
- Order of Approval of parent or child (as applicable); and/or
- Identification Certificate issued by a Philippine FSP or Certificate of Retention/Re-acquisition of Philippine Citizenship issued by the BI.

B. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT RENEWAL APPLICATION

Confirmed Online Appointment (click here)
Accomplished Application Form
Personal Appearance
Current ePassport with photocopy of data page; and
Original PSA-issued documents that will support the change of name.

Certificate of Marriage or Report of Marriage;

Annotated Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth;

Annotated Certificate of Marriage to show annulment/divorce/court ordered instruction; and/or

Certificate of Death of Spouse.

Note: If a woman opts to retain maiden name, a PSA-issued Certificate of Marriage or Report of Marriage is not required.

Supporting Documents for Adult Renewal of ePassport Applications

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

In case of a Lost ePassport (valid, expired or frequently lost)

Police Report in English;
Notarized Affidavit of Loss in English (fee RMB 190); and
Loss Passport Fee: RMB 1,140.00.

Note: If a photocopy of the applicant's latest issued passport is not available, on top of the requirements above, the PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth will be required and will be treated as a new applicant. Additional supporting documents may be required, as necessary to ascertain citizenship, identity and lack of travel restrictions.

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 Embassy or Consulate;
Notarized Affidavit of Explanation; and
Applicants with unclaimed passports will be treated as a New Applicant.

In case passport has been mutilated or damaged

Notarized Affidavit of Explanation (fee RMB 190); and
Passport Fee: RMB 1,140.

Note: On top of the requirements above, the PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or report of Birth will be required and will be treated as a new applicant. Additional supporting documents may be required, as necessary to ascertain citizenship, identity and lack of travel restrictions.

In case applicant is a Dual Citizen

Natural-born Dual Citizens:

Latest-issued Philippine passport; and
PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or PSA-issued Report of Birth.

Dual Citizens who availed of the provisions of Republic Act No. 9225:

Latest-issued Philippine passport;
Original and photocopy of Oath of Allegiance, Order of Approval, or Identification Certificate issued by a Philippine FSP; or Certificate of Retention/Re-acquisition of Philippine Citizenship or any equivalent document issued by BI; and
Valid government-issued ID or their secondary citizenship/residence counterparts.

In case applicant is a Naturalized Citizen

Latest-issued Philippine passport; and
Identification Certificate of Naturalization from the Bureau of Immigration, or Certificate of Naturalization issued by the Special Committee on Naturalization (SCN), or copy of the final Court Judgment or Law granting Philippine citizenship.

In case applicant is a Filipino citizen by Election

Latest-issued Philippine passport;
Documents of election of Philippine citizenship; and
Identification Certificate issued by the BI.

If a married woman applicant wishes to revert to her maiden name based on the following:

By virtue of death of the spouse:

PSA-issued Certificate of Death or Report of Death (ROD) of spouse or apostillized or authenticated Foreign Death Certificate of foreign spouse with English translation, if applicable;

PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth; and

Latest issued Philippine passport (if available).

By virtue of an annulment, declaration of nullity of marriage, judicially-recognized foreign divorce, and judicially-recognized divorce under Presidential Decree No.1083 (Code of Muslim Personal Laws of the Philippines):

PSA-issued Certificate of Marriage or Report of Marriage (ROM) with annotation reflecting the nullity or dissolution of marriage

PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth; and

Latest issued Philippine passport (if available).

For other reasons of reversion:

PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth;

Notarized Affidavit of Explanation that includes request for the reversion of maiden name in the Philippine passport or travel document and stating she has not hitherto availed of the reversion;

Latest-issued Philippine passport or travel document; and

Any existing government-issued valid ID accepted for passport application reflecting the maiden name.

Note: This mode of reversion can only be done once.

C. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT RENEWAL (NON-ePASSPORT) APPLICATION

(Brown, Green, Machine Readable (Maroon) Passports or any older Passports)

Confirmed Online Appointment (click here);
Personal Appearance;
Accomplished Application Form;
Current non-ePassport with photocopy of data page (if available);
Original and photocopy of Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) issued Certificate of Live Birth on Security Paper or Report of Birth; and

Married Females (who are using their spouse’s last name) must also present Original and submit photocopy of PSA-issued Certificate of Marriage on Security Paper or Report of Marriage.

Local Civil Registrar Copy is required if PSA-issued documents are not clear or cannot be read.

Any of the following acceptable IDs with one (1) photocopy (click link) for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Processing

Note: If a woman opts to retain maiden name, a PSA-issued Certificate of Marriage is not required.

Supporting Documents for Adult Renewal (NON-ePassport) Applications

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

In case of Lost expired non-ePassport

Police Report in English;
Notarized Affidavit of Loss in English (RMB 190); and
Loss Passport Fee: RMB 684.

Note: If a photocopy of the applicant's latest issued passport is not available, on top of the requirements above, the PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth will be required and will be treated as a new applicant. Additional supporting documents may be required, as necessary to ascertain citizenship, identity and lack of travel restrictions.

In case of renewal of a frequently Lost Passport

Police Report in English;
Notarized Affidavit of Loss in English (RMB 190); and
Loss Passport Fee: RMB 684.

Note: If a photocopy of the applicant's latest issued passport is not available, on top of the requirements above, the PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth will be required and will be treated as a new applicant. Additional supporting documents may be required, as necessary to ascertain citizenship, identity and lack of travel restrictions.

In case passport has been mutilated or damaged

Notarized Affidavit of Explanation in English (RMB 190); and
Passport Fee: RMB 1140.

Note: On top of the requirements above, the PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth will be required and will be treated as a new applicant. Additional supporting documents may be required, as necessary to ascertain citizenship, identity and lack of travel restrictions.

In case applicant is a Dual Citizen

Natural-born Dual Citizens:

Latest-issued Philippine passport; and
PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or PSA-issued Report of Birth.

Dual Citizens who availed of the provisions of Republic Act No. 9225:

Latest-issued Philippine passport;
Original and photocopy of Oath of Allegiance, Order of Approval, or Identification Certificate issued by a Philippine FSP; or Certificate of Retention/Re-acquisition of Philippine Citizenship or any equivalent document issued by BI; and
Valid government-issued ID or their secondary citizenship/residence counterparts.

In case applicant is a Naturalized Citizen

Latest-issued Philippine passport; and
Identification Certificate of Naturalization from the Bureau of Immigration, or Certificate of Naturalization issued by the Special Committee on Naturalization (SCN), or copy of the final Court Judgment or Law granting Philippine citizenship.

In case applicant is a Filipino citizen by Election

Latest-issued Philippine passport;
Documents of election of Philippine citizenship; and
Identification Certificate issued by the BI.

If a married woman applicant wishes to revert to her maiden name based on the following:

By virtue of death of the spouse:

PSA-issued Certificate of Death or Report of Death (ROD) of spouse or apostillized or authenticated Foreign Death Certificate of foreign spouse with English translation, if applicable;

PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth; and

Latest issued Philippine passport (if available).

By virtue of an annulment, declaration of nullity of marriage, judicially-recognized foreign divorce, and judicially-recognized divorce under Presidential Decree No.1083 (Code of Muslim Personal Laws of the Philippines):

PSA-issued Certificate of Marriage or Report of Marriage (ROM) with annotation reflecting the nullity or dissolution of marriage

PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth; and

Latest issued Philippine passport (if available).

For other reasons of reversion:

PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth;

Notarized Affidavit of Explanation that includes request for the reversion of maiden name in the Philippine passport or travel document and stating she has not hitherto availed of the reversion;

Latest-issued Philippine passport or travel document; and

Any existing government-issued valid ID accepted for passport application reflecting the maiden name.

Note: This mode of reversion can only be done once.

D. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR NEW APPLICATIONS

Confirmed Online Appointment (click here)
Valid Identification Cards (at least one) of the minor applicant and the accompanying adult.

Accomplished Application Form;
Personal Appearance of minor applicant and either parent or authorized adult companion;

The accompanying adult companion shall submit supporting documents depending on the case of the minor. The list can be found below.

Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) issued Certificate of Live Birth;
- Local Civil Registrar Copy may be required if PSA Certificate of Live Birth is not clear or cannot be read.

Supporting Documents for Minor New Applications

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 - The minor applicant may submit a Certified True Copy (CTC) of Local Civil Registrar (LCR) Birth Certificate authenticated by the PSA.
If born abroad - The minor applicant may submit original copy of Report of Birth or first indorsement from Consular Records Division (CRD).

In case the minor applicant’s PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth was registered one (1) year after the event, the applicant must submit at least one (1) of the following supporting documents:

School Records; or
Baby book or health record or its equivalent document.

In case of marital minor applicant (with Married Parents as stated in the minor applicant’s PSA Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth)

Valid Philippine passport or other competent proof of identity of the accompanying parent and the copy of his/her spouse’s passport or other competent proof of identity;
If the accompanying parent is an alien, the non-Filipino parent must present his or her foreign passport and a copy of the Filipino parent’s Philippine passport or other competent proof of identity; and
If accompanied by an authorized adult companion, a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed by either of the minor’s parents or his/her legal guardian, as the case may be, his/her passport or other competent proof of identity, and a copy of the passport or other competent proof of identity of the minor’s parents.

In case of non-marital minor applicant (with unmarried Parents as stated in the minor applicant’s PSA Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth)

Only the mother applicant shall accompany the minor applicant in the passport application process;
A Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed by the mother will be required if she is not accompanying the minor applicant. The SPA must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad; and
Passport or Valid Government issued ID of authorized adult companion (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application).

In case applicant is not accompanied by the parent/s during the application process

Applicant must submit a Special Power of Attorney executed by either of the minor’s parents or his/her legal guardian designating an adult 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 (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application); and
Special Power of Attorney must have a copy of parent/s valid ID and/or passport attached.

If the applicant is a non-marital minor whose mother is deceased but acknowledged by the father:

Personal Appearance of minor applicant and biological father;
PSA-issued Certificate of Death or Report of Death of Mother;
PSA Birth Certificate with Acknowledgement of Paternity (must indicate the name of the father in the birth certificate);
Passport or valid government issued ID of biological father and legal guardian (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application)

In the absence of father, the following may accompany the minor child in the order indicated:

Surviving grandparent (submission of PSA Certificate of Death of Mother;
Oldest brother or sister, over twenty-one years of age (submission of PSA Certificate of Death of Mother and PSA Certificate of Death of the Grandparent);
The child’s actual custodian, over twenty-one years of age (submission of court order for legal guardianship)

If the applicant is a non-marital minor and mother is deceased / absent and father is unknown:

Personal Appearance of minor applicant and court-appointed legal guardian
PSA Birth Certificate
Passport or valid government issued ID of adult guardian (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application)
Letter of Guardianship issued by Family Court

In case none of the above can accompany the minor applicant

In default of parents or a judicially appointed guardian, the persons exercising substitute parental authority under Article 216 of the Family Code of the Philippines shall prevail in determining the minor applicant’s companion in passport application, unless otherwise ordered by a competent Philippine court. In case of conflicting claims for custody, a court order shall be required; and
In cases involving Filipino minors abandoned abroad, the Consular Official of the concerned Philippine FSP may initiate the passport application with the best interest of the minor being the primary consideration.

In case of Minor Foundlings in the Philippines not for Adoption

Personal appearance of minor applicant and the NACC Social Worker or Liaison Officer;
PSA-issued Certificate of Foundling;
Letter of Guardianship issued by the Family Court; and
Valid ID of the guardian.

In case of Minor Applicant who is a Prospective Adoptee for Domestic Adoption

Personal appearance of minor applicant and NACC Social Worker or Liaison Officer;
PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth or Certificate of Foundling;
Valid passport or valid government-issued ID of authorized NACC Social Worker or Liaison Officer;
Certificate of Child Available for Adoption or Deed of Voluntary Commitment / Certificate Declaring a Child Legally Available for Adoption issued by the National Authority for Child Care; and
Official letter or Special Power of Attorney signed by the NACC Regional Office authorizing the Social Worker to process and receive the passport of the minor applicant and must include a copy of valid government-issued ID and/or passport.

Note: If an applicant is not accompanied by an authorized NACC Social Worker during the application process, the applicant must submit an SPA executed by the authorized NACC Regional Office designating the minor’s companion to assist in the application process and must include a copy of valid government-issued ID and/or passport.

In cases of Minor Applicant who is an Adoptee through Domestic Adoption

Personal appearance of minor applicant and adoptive parent/s;
Amended PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth, indicating the child’s adoptive name and name of adoptive parents;
Passports or other competent proofs of identity of the minor applicant, adoptive parent/s or authorized adult companion; and
Certified True Copy of Court Decree of Adoption or NACC-issued Order of Adoption.

In case of Minor Applicant who is a Prospective Adoptee for Foreign Adoption

PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth, Report of Birth or Certificate of Foundling;
Endorsement from NACC;
Certificate Declaring a Child Legally Available for Adoption or Deed of Voluntary Commitment;
Placement Authority issued by NACC;
Certificate for Issuance of Passport issued by NACC;
Travel Clearance Certificate for adoptee;
Child Study Report; and
Clearance for Intercountry Adoption.

In case of Minor Applicant who is an Adoptee through Foreign Adoption

Personal Appearance of minor applicant and adoptive parent/s;
Amended PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth, Report of Birth;
Passport/s of adoptive parent/s or authorized adult companion. If the adoptive parents are foreign nationals, presentation of their valid foreign passports is acceptable; and
Certified True Copy of Court Decree of Adoption.

E. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR RENEWAL APPLICATIONS

Confirmed Online Appointment (click here)

Accomplished Application Form;
Personal Appearance of minor applicant and either parent or authorized adult companion;
- The accompanying adult companion shall submit supporting documents depending on the case of the minor. The list can be found below.
Current ePassport with photocopy of data page;
PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth as proof of filiation; and
Valid Identification Cards (at least one) of the minor applicant and the accompanying adult.

Supporting Documents for Minor Renewal Applications

In case of a Lost ePassport (valid, expired and frequently lost)

Police Report in English;
- It must be filed by parent/s, legal guardian or person authorized by parent/s who will accompany the minor applicant on the day of application. Original and photocopy required.
Notarized Affidavit of Loss in English (fee: RMB 190)
- It must be signed by parent/s, legal guardian or person authorized by parent/s who will accompany the minor applicant on the day of application. Original and photocopy required.
Loss Passport Fee: RMB 1,140

Note: If a photocopy of the applicant's latest issued passport is not available, on top of the requirements above, the PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth will be required and will be treated as a new applicant. Additional supporting documents may be required, as necessary to ascertain citizenship, identity and lack of travel restrictions.

In case passport has been mutilated or damaged

Notarized Affidavit of Explanation signed by parent/s, legal guardian or person authorized by parent/s who will accompany the minor applicant on the day of application (RMB 190); and
Passport Fee: RMB 1,140

In case of marital minor applicant (with Married Parents as stated in the minor applicant’s PSA Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth)

Valid Philippine passport or other competent proof of identity of the accompanying parent and the copy of his/her spouse’s passport or other competent proof of identity;
If the accompanying parent is an alien, the non-Filipino parent must present his or her foreign passport and a copy of the Filipino parent’s Philippine passport or other competent proof of identity; and
If accompanied by an authorized adult companion, a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed by either of the minor’s parents or his/her legal guardian, as the case may be, his/her passport or other competent proof of identity, and a copy of the passport or other competent proof of identity of the minor’s parents.

In case of non-marital minor applicant (with unmarried Parents as stated in the minor applicant’s PSA Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth)

Only the mother applicant shall accompany the minor applicant in the passport application process;
A Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed by the mother will be required if she is not accompanying the minor applicant. The SPA must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad; and
Passport or Valid Government issued ID of authorized adult companion (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application).

In case applicant is not accompanied by the parent/s during the application process

Applicant must submit a Special Power of Attorney executed by either of the minor’s parents or his/her legal guardian designating an adult 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 (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application); and
Special Power of Attorney must have a copy of parent/s valid ID and/or passport attached.

If the applicant is a non-marital minor whose mother is deceased but acknowledged by the father:

Personal Appearance of minor applicant and biological father;
PSA-issued Certificate of Death or Report of Death of Mother;
PSA Birth Certificate with Acknowledgement of Paternity (must indicate the name of the father in the birth certificate);
Passport or valid government issued ID of biological father and legal guardian (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application)

In the absence of father, the following may accompany the minor child in the order indicated:

Surviving grandparent (submission of PSA Certificate of Death of Mother;
Oldest brother or sister, over twenty-one years of age (submission of PSA Certificate of Death of Mother and PSA Certificate of Death of the Grandparent);
The child’s actual custodian, over twenty-one years of age (submission of court order for legal guardianship)

If the applicant is a non-marital minor and mother is deceased / absent and father is unknown:

Personal Appearance of minor applicant and court-appointed legal guardian
PSA Birth Certificate
Passport or valid government issued ID of adult guardian (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application)
Letter of Guardianship issued by Family Court

In case none of the above can accompany the minor applicant

In default of parents or a judicially appointed guardian, the persons exercising substitute parental authority under Article 216 of the Family Code of the Philippines shall prevail in determining the minor applicant’s companion in passport application, unless otherwise ordered by a competent Philippine court. In case of conflicting claims for custody, a court order shall be required; and
In cases involving Filipino minors abandoned abroad, the Consular Official of the concerned Philippine FSP may initiate the passport application with the best interest of the minor being the primary consideration.

In case of Minor Foundlings in the Philippines not for Adoption

Personal appearance of minor applicant and the NACC Social Worker or Liaison Officer;
PSA-issued Certificate of Foundling;
Letter of Guardianship issued by the Family Court; and
Valid ID of the guardian.

In case of Minor Applicant who is a Prospective Adoptee for Domestic Adoption

Personal appearance of minor applicant and NACC Social Worker or Liaison Officer;
PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth or Certificate of Foundling;
Valid passport or valid government-issued ID of authorized NACC Social Worker or Liaison Officer;
Certificate of Child Available for Adoption or Deed of Voluntary Commitment / Certificate Declaring a Child Legally Available for Adoption issued by the National Authority for Child Care; and
Official letter or Special Power of Attorney signed by the NACC Regional Office authorizing the Social Worker to process and receive the passport of the minor applicant and must include a copy of valid government-issued ID and/or passport.

In cases of Minor Applicant who is an Adoptee through Domestic Adoption

Personal appearance of minor applicant and adoptive parent/s;
Amended PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth, indicating the child’s adoptive name and name of adoptive parents;
Passports or other competent proofs of identity of the minor applicant, adoptive parent/s or authorized adult companion; and
Certified True Copy of Court Decree of Adoption or NACC-issued Order of Adoption.

In case of Minor Applicant who is a Prospective Adoptee for Foreign Adoption

PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth, Report of Birth or Certificate of Foundling;
Endorsement from NACC;
Certificate Declaring a Child Legally Available for Adoption or Deed of Voluntary Commitment;
Placement Authority issued by NACC;
Certificate for Issuance of Passport issued by NACC;
Travel Clearance Certificate for adoptee;
Child Study Report; and
Clearance for Intercountry Adoption.

In case of Minor Applicant who is an Adoptee through Foreign Adoption

Personal Appearance of minor applicant and adoptive parent/s;
Amended PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth, Report of Birth;
Passport/s of adoptive parent/s or authorized adult companion. If the adoptive parents are foreign nationals, presentation of their valid foreign passports is acceptable; and
Certified True Copy of Court Decree of Adoption.

F. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR RENEWAL (NON-ePASSPORT) APPLICATIONS

(Brown, Green, Machine Readable (Maroon) Passports or any older Passports)

Confirmed Online Appointment (click here)

Accomplished Application Form;
Personal Appearance of minor applicant and either parent or authorized adult companion;

The accompanying adult companion shall submit supporting documents depending on the case of the minor. The list can be found below.

Current Non-ePassport with photocopy of data page;
PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth as proof of filiation; and
Valid Identification Cards (at least one) of the minor applicant and the accompanying adult.

Supporting Documents for Minor Renewal (NON-ePassport) Applications

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

In case of Lost EXPIRED NON-ePassport

Police Report in English;
- It must be filed by parent/s, legal guardian or person authorized by parent/s who will accompany the minor applicant on the day of application. Original and photocopy required.
Notarized Affidavit of Loss in English (fee: RMB 190)
- It must be signed by parent/s, legal guardian or person authorized by parent/s who will accompany the minor applicant on the day of application. Original and photocopy required.
Loss Passport Fee : RMB 684.

Note: If a photocopy of the applicant's latest issued passport is not available, on top of the requirements above, the PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth will be required and will be treated as a new applicant. Additional supporting documents may be required, as necessary to ascertain citizenship, identity and lack of travel restrictions.

Additional Requirements for renewal of Frequently Lost Passport

Police Report in English;
- It must be filed by parent/s, legal guardian or person authorized by parent/s who will accompany the minor applicant on the day of application. Original and photocopy required.
Notarized Affidavit of Loss in English (fee: RMB 190)
- It must be signed by parent/s, legal guardian or person authorized by parent/s who will accompany the minor applicant on the day of application. Original and photocopy required.
Loss Passport Fee : RMB 684.

In case passport has been mutilated or damaged

Notarized Affidavit of Explanation (signed by parent/s, legal guardian or person authorized by parent/s who will accompany the minor applicant on the day of application) (RMB 190); and
Passport Fee : RMB 456.

Note: On top of the requirements above, the PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth will be required and will be treated as a new applicant. Additional supporting documents may be required, as necessary to ascertain citizenship, identity and lack of travel restrictions.

In case of marital minor applicant (with Married Parents as stated in the minor applicant’s PSA Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth)

Valid Philippine passport or other competent proof of identity of the accompanying parent and the copy of his/her spouse’s passport or other competent proof of identity;
If the accompanying parent is an alien, the non-Filipino parent must present his or her foreign passport and a copy of the Filipino parent’s Philippine passport or other competent proof of identity; and
If accompanied by an authorized adult companion, a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed by either of the minor’s parents or his/her legal guardian, as the case may be, his/her passport or other competent proof of identity, and a copy of the passport or other competent proof of identity of the minor’s parents.

In case of non-marital minor applicant (with unmarried Parents as stated in the minor applicant’s PSA Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth)

Only the mother applicant shall accompany the minor applicant in the passport application process;
A Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed by the mother will be required if she is not accompanying the minor applicant. The SPA must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad; and
Passport or Valid Government issued ID of authorized adult companion (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application).

In case applicant is not accompanied by the parent/s during the application process

Applicant must submit a Special Power of Attorney executed by either of the minor’s parents or his/her legal guardian designating an adult 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 (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application); and
Special Power of Attorney must have a copy of parent/s valid ID and/or passport attached.

If the applicant is a non-marital minor whose mother is deceased but acknowledged by the father:

Personal Appearance of minor applicant and biological father;
PSA-issued Certificate of Death or Report of Death of Mother;
PSA Birth Certificate with Acknowledgement of Paternity (must indicate the name of the father in the birth certificate);
Passport or valid government issued ID of biological father and legal guardian (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application)

In the absence of father, the following may accompany the minor child in the order indicated:

Surviving grandparent (submission of PSA Certificate of Death of Mother;
Oldest brother or sister, over twenty-one years of age (submission of PSA Certificate of Death of Mother and PSA Certificate of Death of the Grandparent);
The child’s actual custodian, over twenty-one years of age (submission of court order for legal guardianship)

If the applicant is a non-marital minor and mother is deceased / absent and father is unknown:

Personal Appearance of minor applicant and court-appointed legal guardian
PSA Birth Certificate
Passport or valid government issued ID of adult guardian (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application)
Letter of Guardianship issued by Family Court

In case none of the above can accompany the minor applicant

In default of parents or a judicially appointed guardian, the persons exercising substitute parental authority under Article 216 of the Family Code of the Philippines shall prevail in determining the minor applicant’s companion in passport application, unless otherwise ordered by a competent Philippine court. In case of conflicting claims for custody, a court order shall be required; and
In cases involving Filipino minors abandoned abroad, the Consular Official of the concerned Philippine FSP may initiate the passport application with the best interest of the minor being the primary consideration.

In case of Minor Foundlings in the Philippines not for Adoption

Personal appearance of minor applicant and the NACC Social Worker or Liaison Officer;
PSA-issued Certificate of Foundling;
Letter of Guardianship issued by the Family Court; and
Valid ID of the guardian.

In case of Minor Applicant who is a Prospective Adoptee for Domestic Adoption

Personal appearance of minor applicant and NACC Social Worker or Liaison Officer;
PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth or Certificate of Foundling;
Valid passport or valid government-issued ID of authorized NACC Social Worker or Liaison Officer;
Certificate of Child Available for Adoption or Deed of Voluntary Commitment / Certificate Declaring a Child Legally Available for Adoption issued by the National Authority for Child Care; and
Official letter or Special Power of Attorney signed by the NACC Regional Office authorizing the Social Worker to process and receive the passport of the minor applicant and must include a copy of valid government-issued ID and/or passport.

In cases of Minor Applicant who is an Adoptee through Domestic Adoption

Personal appearance of minor applicant and adoptive parent/s;
Amended PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth, indicating the child’s adoptive name and name of adoptive parents;
Passports or other competent proofs of identity of the minor applicant, adoptive parent/s or authorized adult companion; and
Certified True Copy of Court Decree of Adoption or NACC-issued Order of Adoption.

In case of Minor Applicant who is a Prospective Adoptee for Foreign Adoption

PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth, Report of Birth or Certificate of Foundling;
Endorsement from NACC;
Certificate Declaring a Child Legally Available for Adoption or Deed of Voluntary Commitment;
Placement Authority issued by NACC;
Certificate for Issuance of Passport issued by NACC;
Travel Clearance Certificate for adoptee;
Child Study Report; and
Clearance for Intercountry Adoption.

In case of Minor Applicant who is an Adoptee through Foreign Adoption

Personal Appearance of minor applicant and adoptive parent/s;
Amended PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth, Report of Birth;
Passport/s of adoptive parent/s or authorized adult companion. If the adoptive parents are foreign nationals, presentation of their valid foreign passports is acceptable; and
Certified True Copy of Court Decree of Adoption.

List of Acceptable IDs for Philippine Passport Application
Applicant must present an original with a photocopy of the following valid identification:

Philippine Identification (PhilID)
Electronic Philippine ID
Digital National ID (*Applicants must submit a printed copy of the digital ID and will be required to generate the digital ID via the website: https://national-id.gov.ph/ or the eGovPH mobile application during processing for document verification.

The following IDs may also be used in lieu of the Philippine Identification (PhilID) / ePhilID:

Social Security System (SSS) Card
Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Card
Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) Card
Land Transportation Office (LTO) Driver’s License. Student Permit may be accepted if in card format.
Bangsamoro Land Transportation Office (BLTO) - issued Driver's License (DL) Cards issued 2022 onwards
Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) ID
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) E-Card
Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Voter's ID or Voter's Certificate issued from COMELEC main office in Intramuros, Manila.
Philippine National Police (PNP) Permit to Carry Firearms Outside Residence
Senior Citizen ID
Airman License (issued August 2016 onwards)
Philippine Postal ID
Seafarer's Record Book (SRB) or Seafarers Identity Document (SID) (*must be issued Feb 2020 onwards) issued by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)
Valid or Latest Passport (For Renewal of Passport)
School ID (if applicable)
- For minor applicants (if school ID is not applicable) Certificate of Enrolment with photo of minor and dry seal of school
- For adult applicants School ID and Certificate of Registration

Note

For applicants based overseas, they may use their host government issued IDs showing their Philippine citizenship. (Example: Residence Card)
All IDs presented should be readable, untampered and contain consistent information with the documents presented upon application.

Important Reminder: The Department may require additional supporting documents as may be necessary.

CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSPORT RELEASING

Original DFA issued receipt
Original acceptable ID
Old Passport (for renewal applications)

In case of a lost receipt, the applicant or authorized representative is required to present the Original notarized Affidavit of Lost Receipt executed by the applicant.

Passports unclaimed after one (1) year will be cancelled per Department Order No. 2021-012.

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

In case the applicant is unable to claim his/her passport, immediate family members* are allowed to claim the passport in behalf of the applicant

Authorization letter (must mention affiliation with applicant),
Original DFA issued receipt,
Valid ID (original and photocopy) of applicant and representative
*Immediate family members of legal age such as parents, brother, sister, spouse or children

In case a person other than an immediate family member will claim the applicant's passport

Original notarized Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed by the applicant, issued to the authorized representative
Valid ID (original and photocopy) of applicant and representative indicated in the Special Power of Attorney

For minor applicants

If passport will be claimed by mother, claimant must present original DFA issued receipt and valid ID
If passport will be claimed by father, claimant must present original DFA issued receipt, valid ID and PSA documents indicating proof of parental authority over the minor

Q: What is an electronic Passport?

A: An Electronic Passport or ePassport is a passport with an added integrated circuit or chip embedded in one of the passport pages. Such chip contains the data essential in verifying the identity of the passport which include the personal data found on the data page of the passport, the biometrics of the passport holder, the unique chip identification number, and a digital signature to verify the authenticity of the data stored on the chip. This chip is highly interoperable; meaning, it can be read by any standard border control machine worldwide. It is integrated with high security mechanisms in order to prevent any forceful scheming of data it contains, any cloning, and any remote reading.

Q: What is a Biometric?

A: A biometric is a unique and measurable physical characteristic of an individual that includes face recognition, fingerprints, and iris scan. The Philippine ePassport utilizes the digital image of the passport photograph that can be used with face recognition technology to verify the identity of the passport holder. It also makes use of the fingerprints of the passport holder for identification using the Automated Fingerprint Verification System (AFIS).

Q: What are the advantages of having Electronic Passport

A: The e-passport is highly secure, hence avoids passport reproduction and tampering. The ePassport database is enhanced with Automated Fingerprint Verification System (AFIS) that guards against multiple passport issuances to the same person and enhances imposter detection. It facilitates fast clearance of travellers at immigration checks. ePassports provide travelers benefits such as use of automated border clearance or “e-gates," automated issuance of boarding passes, and faster travel arrangement with airlines. For countries, the use of electronic passport also provides better border protection and security.

Q: Why do we have to use ePassports now?

A: The MRP is only the minimum ICAO standard in travel documents. The ePassport is the world standard in travel documents. As member of ICAO, the Philippines has an international obligation to enhance the security of its travel documents. The issuance of ePassports will allow the Philippines to offer world-class consular services to its nationals. Countries have greater confidence and acceptance of the ePassport since it is enhanced with biometric technology.

Q: What is the ePassport logo and what does it mean?

A: The ePassport logo which appears on the cover of the ePassport is the international symbol for the electronic passport. This means that the passport has an integrated circuit or chip on which data on passport and passport holder is stored. The logo will alert border inspection lanes at all airports and transit ports with special data readers for ePassports that the passport is an ePassport.

Q: Who are entitled to a Philippine ePassport?

A: Only Philippine citizens are entitled to Philippine passports. Those who have reacquired or retained Philippine citizenship through Republic Act 9225, may apply for Philippine passports upon taking the Oath of Allegiance and after the issuance by the Consular Officer of the Foreign Service Post concerned of the Order of Approval.

Q: What is the validity of a Philippine passport?

A: In accordance with Department Order No. 010-2017 or the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10928 (2017), the Philippine passport has a ten-year validity period, for those issued to Filipinos 18 years or older. Filipinos under 18 years will still be issued five-year valid passports.

Q: Do I need to set an appointment to renew my passport?

A: Appointments are encouraged. Please secure an appointment at https://passport.gov.ph/.

Q: What happens to my old passport after filing my renewal?

A: It will be returned to you after you apply and you can continue using it until the new one arrives in about 4-6 weeks.

Q: I am a Filipino and my spouse is a foreigner. Is our child entitled to a Philippine passport?

A: Yes. If at the time of the birth of your child, at least one parent is a Filipino citizen, then the child is a Filipino and is entitled to a Philippine passport. However, prior to applying for a passport, your child's birth needs to be reported first (see form and information on filing a Report of Birth). Upon compliance to the necessary documentary requirements for reporting of birth, you may also choose to apply for your child’s passport (see Forms to download an application form).
Note though that, if at the time of birth of the child, neither parents are no longer Filipinos, as the Filipino parent(s) is/are naturalized national(s) or citizen(s) of another county, then your child is not a Filipino citizen and cannot apply for a Philippine passport.

Q: Can we report our son/daughter’s birth and apply for a passport at the same time?

A: Yes. It would be more efficient to combine both the filing of the report of birth and passport application, and/or combine filing of report of marriage with passport renewal (for married Filipinos intending to use her husband's surname will or change her marital status) and/or passport application of a newly registered child. In this way, the applicant(s) only need to come once to the Embassy to accomplish multiple transactions.

Q: Can I still use my maiden name in my passport even though I am married?

A: Yes, provided that you have not yet used your married name in any previous Philippine passport. The Consular Officer will indicate in the passport application under “Remarks” that you opted to use your maiden name and you will be asked to electronically affix your signature on it. However, you may be required to submit a Marriage Certificate if you are updating your marital status from "single" to "married".

Q: I am currently using my husband’s surname in my passport. Can I apply for a new passport using my maiden surname?

A: It depends.

Yes, you may revert to your maiden name if your marriage has been annulled or you are widowed. Adequate documentary evidence (i.e. annotated PSA Marriage Certificate on SECPA or PSA Death Certificate on SECPA of your spouse, among others) will be required by the Consular Officer.

Otherwise, if you remain legally married and you have been carrying the surname of your husband in your passport, you will not be allowed to revert to your maiden surname.

Q: When do I get my new passport?

A: Your passport will be available from four to six (4-6) weeks from the date of your application.

Biometric and data capturing are done in the Embassy, but passport is processed in the Philippines. Currently, it takes 4-6 weeks processing until printed passports reach Beijing. Passports are all centrally printed in the Philippines. The Embassy has no control over the production of a passport or its shipment to Beijing, and hence the Embassy cannot guarantee its exact date of arrival to Beijing.

Q: Where can I apply for an ePassport in China?

A: Filipino citizens can apply for a Philippine passport at the Philippine Embassy in Beijing or the nearest Philippine Consulate (Chongqing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau, Shanghai and Xiamen). The public is advised to file their passport applications at least four to six (4-6) weeks prior to their intended date of travel.

Q: Can additional pages be inserted in the passport if it has run out of pages?

A: No. The Philippine passport has a standard booklet containing forty-four (44) pages. Should the passport run out of pages, you will need to renew your passport.

Q: Do I need to bring a passport-sized photo for my application?

A: No. You do not need to bring a passport-sized photo for your passport application. The Embassy or the nearest Philippine Consulate (Chongqing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau, Shanghai and Xiamen) will take your photo.

Q: How do I know if my passport is available?

A: List of PASSPORTS AVAILABLE FOR RELEASE is published regularly in the Embassy WeChat moments (WeChat ID: philippineembassy). Applicants are advised to follow and monitor the Embassy WeChat moments for announcement of PASSPORTS AVAILABLE FOR RELEASE four to six (4-6) weeks from the date of application. Applicants may also refer to their claim slip for their passport’s tentative release date.

Q: What do I have to present when claiming my passport?

A: Please present your original old passport for cancellation and claim slip or official receipt to receive your new passport. FOR CLAIMS VIA COURIER SERVICE: Please send your old passport via courier service for cancellation and arrange for the pick-up of your new passport and your old cancelled passport.

Q: Can I authorize someone to collect my passport on my behalf?

A: Yes. If you are unable to pick up your passport on the scheduled release date, you may authorize your immediate family members to collect your new passport. The authorization letter should contain the reasons for failure to personally claim your passport, name and photocopy of passport or ID of the passport applicant and his/her authorized representative. The authorized representative must bring your old passport for cancellation. However, for minors, the passport will only be released to their parent/s. If unable to claim your passport personally or through your authorized representative, you may arrange for a courier service to deliver your old passport to the Embassy for cancellation and the delivery back to you of your new passport and your old cancelled passport.

Q: What if I do not claim my passport after applying for one?

A: Pursuant to Department Oder No. 37-03 dated 23 September 2002, “all passports unclaimed by applicants after six (6) months from the date of issuance shall be cancelled.” Applicants who fail to claim their new passport within the period of six (6) months will have to re-apply for passport renewal and pay the prescribed passport fee.

Renewing a passport with a pending record of an unclaimed passport involves a special procedure. To avoid the inconvenience, please timely claim your passport.

Q: I availed for courier services to deliver my passport. Upon receipt, I found a discrepancy with my personal details. What should I do?

A: If your passport details has any discrepancy, you are required to report your concern to the Embassy or the capturing site where you originally filed your application for appropriate action. To contact the Embassy, please call 6532-1872/6532-2451 local 117, 118, 128 and 125 (Mondays to Fridays, except holidays, during consular hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Q: What happens to the Chinese visa stamped on my old cancelled passport?

A: Your existing visa needs to renewed.

Any citizen who is legally residing in China who renews their passport has to report such change within ten (10) days from receipt of the new passport at the Exit and Entry Administration Bureau to re-apply for a new visa to be affixed on their new passport.

To facilitate your visa renewal or re-application, the Embassy issues a certification regarding the renewal of your passport and the date when you received your new passport.

Q: My passport’s validity is less than 6 months, can I still use it to travel outside of China?

A: It depends.

Yes, even if its validity is six (6) months or less, you may still use your passport to travel outside of China if you are travelling back to the Philippines.

However, for travel anywhere else, your passport must be at least six-months valid for you to be able to travel abroad.

Q: Can I renew my passport even if I have no valid visa?

A: Yes. The Philippine passport is a travel document issued by the Philippine Government that certifies the identity and the Philippine citizenship of the holder. Visa is an endorsement made on a travel document issued by the consular office of the receiving state denoting that the visa application has been properly examined and that the bearer is permitted to proceed to his country of destination or stay in a certain country. You can apply for passport even if you have no visa. Visa is not a requirement for passport issuance.

Q: Is there a fine if the passport to be renewed is already expired?

A: There is no fine for renewing expired passports.

Q: What if I lost my expired passport?

A: In case of lost expired passport, you will be required to submit an Affidavit of Loss. Your application will be considered like a first-time passport application. You need to submit your original and a photocopy of your PSA Birth Certificate on SECPA and PSA Marriage Certificate on SECPA, if married, a valid government issued ID and photocopy of the data page of your old passport, if available.

Q: What if I lost my valid passport?

A: In case of lost or stolen valid passport, you may file and report your lost valid passport application at the Embassy. Your application will be considered like a first-time passport application. You will be required to submit a Police Report (in English or with English translation) and an Affidavit of Loss, PSA Birth Certificate on SECPA and PSA Marriage Certificate on SECPA, if married, a valid government issued ID and photocopy of the data page of your old passport, if available.

Q: I have printed visas in my old passport, can I staple it on my new ePassport?

A: No. Stapling documents, especially on the covers, and putting unnecessary designs or accessories may damage the passport or the micro chip embedded on it and make the ePassport invalid.

Q: How should I care for my passport?

A: Please do not bend, perforate or expose your passport to extreme temperature or excess moisture. Your passport contains sensitive electronics. Once damaged, to avoid inconvenience, especially at the point of immigration, you will need to apply for a new passport.

Q: What if my passport is damaged?

A: In case of mutilated or damaged passports, you are required to submit an Affidavit of Explanation along with your passport application requirements.

An ePassport is considered damaged or mutilated under the following conditions:
• Datapage or any information on it is rendered unreadable or has been torn removing any information from the page
• Passport chip has been damaged and is no longer readable
• Machine readable zone (MRZ) is no longer readable or has been torn from the data page
• Photo on datapage is no longer visible, has been tampered, or the quality is questionable
• Pages have been torn out and are no longer available
• Cover has been unstitched from the booklet
• Stitching of booklet has been undone
• Booklet has been severely water-damaged/water-logged and visa stamps have bled out.

Q: Can the validity of my passport be extended?

A: As a general rule, extension of Philippine ePassports are no longer allowed. Please regularly check the validity of your passports and have them renewed eight to twelve (8-12) months before its expiration.

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