Philippines - Apply for Passport Certification (Minor)

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Procedure

Step 1: Make an Appointment Online

1. To Apply for Passport Certification (Minor), the applicant has to make the application online via the following link
2. Read the Terms and Conditions, and then tick the box. This means that you have understood the terms.
3. There are two options: INDIVIDUAL Appointment and GROUP Appointment. Choose the one that’s applicable to you.
4. Choose a DFA office/branch. Select the one nearest you or the one most convenient.
5. Select a date and time from the provided calendar. The earliest open date is noted above the calendar. The dates in GREEN are AVAILABLE, while those in RED are FULL.
6. When you get a slot, you need to finish the whole process within 30 minutes or lose that slot.
7. After you get a slot, you will be directed to the next step, which is filling out the four-page online application form.
8. The first page contains your Personal Information such as Name, Birth Date, Contact Numbers, E-mail Address, etc.
9. The second page requires your Family Information like your Parents’ and Spouse’s names and Citizenship.
10. The third page is all about your Application Information including Application Type, Citizenship, and Emergency Contact Person and his/her contact number. For the Application Type, choose NEW APPLICATION.
11. The fourth page asks for your home and office addresses and contact numbers.
12. After entering all the details review the application and click submit.
13. After submission the applicant will receive an email providing your Payment Reference Number and instructions on how to settle your payment. Hold on to your reference number.
14. You need to pay the processing fee within 24 hours. Go to your chosen authorized payment centre. You have to secure a copy of your reference number. Make sure you declare and pay the exact total amount.
15. After payment, an appointment confirmation will be sent to your email. You will find three files attached to the email: your application form, the receipt, and the checklist. You need to secure a hard copy of each file. Print them all out. Use A4 paper. You need to bring them on the day of your appointment.

Step 2: Approach the office on the scheduled date

1. The applicant has to go to the DFA on appointment date with the required documents.
2. Ideally, you should be at the venue 30 minutes before your schedule since the DFA won’t accommodate late arrivals.
3. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
4. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
5. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
6. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
7. The authority will undergo a thorough inspection by a certified inspector to ensure that it meets the required standards.
8. After successful verification the authority will issue the passport
9. The entire process can be completed within 45 -60 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Accomplished application form
• PSA-authenticated birth certificate on security paper (Note: The Local Civil Registrar copy is required if the PSA birth certificate is not clear.)
• School ID or Certificate of Enrolment containing the applicant’s photo and the school’s dry seal (if applicable)

Office Locations & Contacts

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Address:
2330 Roxas Boulevard,
Pasay City, Philippines
Telephone: (632) 8 834-4000, (632) 8 834-3000
Contact details link
Embassies and consulates link

Note: The applicant has to select the country from the drop-down menu.

Eligibility

• The applicant must be Filipino Citizen
• The applicant must be below 18 years.
• The applicant must be free from criminal records

Fees

New / Renewal

• Regular – Php 950.00
• Expedite – Php 1,200.00
• Penalty for Lost and Mutilated ePassport – Php 350.00

Validity

• The Philippine passport has a 5 years validity period, for those issued to Filipinos below 18 years.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The entire process can be completed within 45 -60 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Citizenship
• Family details

Need for the Document

• The minor passport in the Philippines is a travel document issued to Filipino citizens who are below 18 years old and wish to travel internationally. It is an official government document that certifies the identity and nationality of the holder and allows them to travel to other countries.

Information which might help

• For more Information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what other uses of obtaining this document/certificate are.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The Philippine minor passport contains personal information about the holder, including their full name, date of birth, photograph, signature, and other identifying details. It also includes information about the passport itself, such as the passport number, issue date, and expiration date.