Steps, Accepted IDs, Supporting Documents and Individuals Eligible To Use Courtesy Lanes When Applying For A Philippine Passport

One needs to secure a Philippine passport before you can travel to another country. It is a travel document that is also a national identity document issued to the citizens of the Philippines. Sad to say, there are a huge number of Filipinos who do not have their passports mainly due to the misconception that the process of acquiring one is hard and full of hassle.

In reality, acquiring a Philippine passport nowadays is actually easier than before. Here are the steps to follow.

Step 1: Choose your preferred schedule

Select the place where you want to file for an application.
Select a date and time for your personal appearance.

Step 2: Fill out the application form

You need to provide accurate personal information and your contact details
Pick the type of application you want to apply

Step 3: Personal Appearance

Prepare the necessary documents for your personal appearance
Proceed to the nearest DFA site for the capturing of biometrics data
Bring at least one of these IDs:
Digitized SSS ID
PRC ID
IBP ID
Driver’s License
GSIS E-card
OWWA ID
Digitized BIR ID
Senior Citizen’s ID
College ID
Alumni ID
Employment ID
Accepted Supporting Documents:
Voter’s ID
NSO Marriage Contract
Barangay Clearance
Land Title
Police Clearance
Seaman’s Book
NBI Clearance
Form 137 or Transcript of Records (High School or Elementary)
Government Service Record
Old document showing your complete name, date of birth, place of birth, picture with signature;
NSO Birth Certificate
SSS-E1 Form
Income Tax Return
Voter’s Certification/Voter’s Registration Record
School Yearbook
Community Tax Certificate