PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

Under Republic Act No. 8239 or The Philippine Passport Act of 1996, a Philippine passport is a document issued by the Philippine Government to its citizens requesting other governments to allow its citizens to pass freely, and in case of need, to give them lawful aid and protection.

The Philippines has instituted the electronic passport (ePassport) system for all its citizens. The ePassport features microchip technology and a host of other security features thereby ensuring that Philippine passports are virtually tamper-proof. ePassport issuance is also compliant with the security standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The Philippine ePassport has an integrated circuit (chip) within its pages containing data that are essential in verifying the identity of the passport holder. These include the personal biographical information 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. The chip technology allows the information stored in an ePassport to be read by special chip readers at almost every international port of entry.

Passport Requirements

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST TIME APPLICANT (18 years old and above)

1. Printed Passport Application Packet with bar code.
2. Original and one (1) photocopy of PSA-authenticated Birth Certificate or Report of Birthissued by the Philippine Consulate General New York (if born abroad). Click here to request for PSA-authenticated Birth Certificate.
   Note: Local Civil Registrar (LCR) copy may be required if PSA BC is not clear or unreadable.
3. (For Married Female Applicant who opts to use Husband’s Surname for the first time)Original and one (1) photocopy of PSA-authenticated Marriage Certificate or Report of Marriage. Click here to request for PSA-authenticated Marriage Certificate.
   Note:Local Civil Registrar (LCR) copy may be required if PSA MC is not clear or or unreadable.
   Also, if a female applicant opts to retain maiden name, a Marriage Certificate is not required.
4. Original and one (1) photocopy of Valid ID.
5. Original and one (1) photocopy of Proof of Filipino Citizenship*

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

In case of Late Registered Birth Certificate

• If Birth Certificate was registered less than ten (10) years ago, applicant must submit IDs that pre-date the late registration
• If applicant has no IDs that pre-date the late registered Birth certificate, applicant must produce current IDs and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance.

In case applicant has NO Birth Certificate or Report of Birth

• If applicant was 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 with the requisite supporting documents and IDs that pre-date the late registration

• If applicant was born ON OR BEFORE 1950 – applicant must submit a copy of the original PSA Authenticated Certificate of No Birth Record and Affidavit of Two Disinterested Persons attesting to the identity of the applicant.

If Female Applicant’s Marriage has been Dissolved and Wants to Revert to Her Maiden Surname

• Applicant must submit original copy of the annotated PSA Marriage Certificate (MC) or Report of Marriage (ROM) stating that the marriage has been dissolved; OR
• Alternatively, if annotated MC or ROM from PSA is not yet available, applicant must submit a Certified True Copy of the Court Order dissolving the marriage and a Certificate of Finality from the court.

If Applicant Lacks Data in Birth Certificate or Report of Birth

• Applicant must submit proof of filing of supplemental report or correction from the Local Civil Registrar (LCR)

If Applicant has Discrepancy in Data in Birth Certificate / Report of Birth or Other Documents

• Discrepancy in first name – Applicant must submit a copy of the petition and supporting documents for correction of first name filed with Local Civil Registrar (LCR) or Philippine Embassy/Consulate
• Discrepancy in other data – Applicant must submit annotated birth certificate authenticated by PSA reflecting the corrected entry.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL OF ePASSPORT (18 years old and above)

1. Printed Passport Application Packet with bar code.
2. Original Current ePassportand one (1) photocopy of data page
3. Original and one (1) photocopy of Valid ID.Click here for a list of acceptable IDs for Philippine Passport Application.
4. Original and one (1) photocopy of Proof of Filipino Citizenship*

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

· (For newly married female who opts to use husband’s surname) Original and one (1) photocopy of PSA-authenticated Marriage Certificate or Report of Marriage. Click here to request for PSA-authenticated Marriage Certificate.
Note: Local Civil Registrar (LCR) copy may be required if PSA MC is not clear or unreadable.
If a female applicant opts to retain her maiden name, a Marriage Certificate is not required.

If a Female applicant’s marriage has been dissolved and she wants to revert to her maiden surname

• Applicant must submit the a copy of the original annotated PSA Marriage Certificate (MC) or Report of Marriage (ROM) stating that the marriage has been dissolved;
• Alternatively, if annotated MC or ROM from PSA is not yet available, applicant must submit a Certified True Copy of the Court Order dissolving the marriage and a Certificate of Finality from the court.

If Applicant Wants to Correct Data on Passport

• Discrepancy in first name – Applicant must submit a copy of the petition and supporting documents for correction of first name filed with Local Civil Registrar (LCR) or Philippine Embassy/Consulate
• Discrepancy in other data – Applicant must submit annotated birth certificate authenticated by PSA reflecting the corrected entry.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR CHILD APPLICANT (below 18 years old)

1. Personal appearance of minor applicant and either parent or authorized adult companion
2. Printed Passport Application Packet with bar code.
3. Original and one (1) photocopy of PSA-authenticated Birth Certificate or Report of Birthissued by the Philippine Consulate General New York.
4. . Click here to request for PSA-authenticated Birth Certificate. Note: Local Civil Registrar (LCR) copy may be required if PSA BC is not clear or unreadable.
5. Original and one (1) photocopy of PSA-authenticated of Parents’ Marriage Certificate or Report of Marriage(For legitimate minor and if only one parent is accompanying the child during application). Click here for PSA-authenticated Marriage Certificate.
6. Original and one (1) photocopy of either parent’s Passport or Govt-issued Valid ID. Click here for a list of acceptable IDs for Philippine Passport Application.
7. Original and one (1) photocopy of minor’s school ID (if applicable)
8. Original and one (1) photocopy of minor applicant’s Proof of Filipino Citizenship*

ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

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 issued by the Philippine Consulate General New York or first indorsement from Consular Records Division

In case applicant is accompanied by only one (1) parent during the application process:

• If parents are married – present an original and photocopy of the Marriage Certificate
• If parents are not married and minor is accompanied by the Father – a Notarized Affidavit of Support and Consent with Special Power of Attorney executed by the Mother with a copy of mother’s valid ID and/or passport is required. If the Affidavit is executed in the Philippines, it must be apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). If it is executed outside the Philippines, it must be (1) Apostilled by the issuing State or Competent Authority if it was issued in Apostille countries; or (2) Authenticated/Acknowledged by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate General if it was issued in non-Apostille countries.
• Court Order awarding guardianship or parental authority, if parents are divorced or annulled.

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

• Applicant must submit an 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 (click here for the 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

• 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 (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application)

In case applicant is an illegitimate child in custody of the Mother

• Personal Appearance of minor applicant and mother or authorized adult companion
• Passport or Valid Government issued ID of mother or authorized Adult Companion (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application)
• 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.

If the applicant is an Illegitimate child and mother is deceased / absent and father is unknown

• Personal Appearance of minor applicant and adult guardian
• Valid Passport or valid government ID* of adult guardian (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application)
• DSWD Clearance
• Affidavit of Guardianship

If the minor applicant has undergone the process of domestic adoption

• Personal Appearance of minor applicant and adoptive parent/s
• Valid passport or valid government issued ID* of adoptive parent/s (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application)
• 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.

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

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 (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application)
• DSWD clearance
• Affidavit of guardianship

Dual Citizens

Passport applications filed by dual citizens right after Philippine citizenship reacquisition are treated as new applicants, hence the additional requirements.

Additional Requirements for Dual Citizens:

• Original and one (1) photocopy of PSA-authenticated Birth Certificate or Report of Birthissued by the Philippine Consulate General New York (if born in the US Northeast). Click here to request for PSA-authenticated Birth Certificate.
  Note:Local Civil Registrar (LCR) copy may be required if PSA BC is not clear or unreadable.
• (For Married Female Applicant who opts to use Husband’s Surname in her Philippine passport for the first time) Original and one (1) photocopy of PSA-authenticated Marriage Certificate or Report of Marriage. Click here to request for PSA-authenticated Marriage Certificate.
  Note:Local Civil Registrar (LCR) copy may be required if PSA MC is not clear or unreadable.
• Original and one (1) photocopy of Old Philippine passport
• . Original and one (1) photocopy of US passport and/or US-state issued IDs or passport issued by country of second citizenship
• Original and one (1) photocopy Identification Certificate issued by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate or the Bureau of Immigration (BI) or valid ID from country of second citizenship.

FOR REPLACEMENT OF LOST PASSPORT

Submit requirements listed under First Time Passport Applicant and the following additional requirements:

1. Photocopy of the lost passport (if available)
2. Notarized Affidavit of Loss in English
3. One (1) colored passport-size (4.5cm X 3.5cm) photo with plain white background. You may have your photo taken at any studio, as these will only be used for filing purposes.
4. Police Report in English (if lost passport is still valid)

Please note that the application for replacement of lost passport (whether valid or expired) is subject to the 15-business day clearing period.

FOR REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED/MUTILATED PASSPORT

Submit requirements listed under First Time Passport Applicant and the following additional requirements:

1. Surrender original damaged/mutilated passport
2. Notarized Affidavit of Explanation

TRAVEL DOCUMENT

This applies to applicant who previously used or lost a Travel Document (TD) to travel back to the Philippines.

Submit requirements listed under First Time Passport Applicant and the following additional requirements:

1. Affidavit of Explanation
2. Original Travel Document (for used TD)
3. Original Travel Records from the Bureau of Immigration (for lost TD)

*Examples of Proof of Filipino Citizenship are:

• For natural-born Filipinos: US Permanent Resident Card, Work Permit, or US Visa
• For dual citizens: Identification Certificate issued by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate or the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and government-issued IDs (Philippine or from country of second citizenship).
• For naturalized Filipino Citizen: Identification Certificate of Naturalization issued by BI
• For applicant who obtained Filipino Citizenship by Election: Affidavit of Election of Philippine Citizenship and Identification Certificate of Election from BI
• For applicant granted Filipino Citizenship by Act of Legislation: Certified true copy of the law granting citizenship and Foreign Birth Certificate with Apostille.