A passport is an important document issued by the Philippine government to its citizens who want to travel, migrate, or work abroad. With the passport, the Philippine government requests other governments to allow the Filipino citizens to enjoy protection and assistance if needed.
It is advised though that owning a Philippine passport does not guarantee that the holder will be granted a visa by a foreign government to enter its territory.
PASSPORT APPLICATION VENUES
In the Philippines, one can apply for a passport at the Department of Foreign Affairs main office at Roxas Boulevard corner Libertad, Pasay City or at any of its Regional Consular Offices in Cauayan, Isabela; San Fernando, La Union; San Fernando, Pampanga; Lucena City; Legaspi City; Iloilo City; Cebu City; Cagayan de Oro City; Davao City and Zamboanga City.
**It is important that the applicant himself/herself should file the application. In case of a minor, his/her guardian or legal parent should file the application form on his/her behalf.
PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST TIME APPLICANTS
1 Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or Certified True Copy (CTC) and photocopy of BC issued by the Local Civil Registrar duly authenticated by NSO and document indicating fullname, date and place of birth and citizenship (e.g. valid employment's ID, voter's affidavit, NBI clearance and driver's license).
IN CASE OF NO BIRTH RECORD:
For those born after 1950:
In case of birth certificates with delayed registration, submit authenticated BC and supporting documents indicating date, place of birth and citizenship.
For those born on or before 1950:
Certificate of Non-availability of Birth Record from the NSO.
Joint Birth Affidavit signed and executed by two (2) disinterested persons.
Baptismal Certificate or Certified True Copy of Voter's Affidavit from COMELEC or any public document indicating date, place of birth, and citizenship.
2. Three (3) copies 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm new colored photo. The applicant must be in decent attire with collar and should have a white background.
3 . Personal appearance except when the applicant is:
8 years old and below;
65 years old and above; or
mentally or physically incapacitated
4. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS For married women who chose to adopt surname of husband
Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or CTC issued by the Local Civil Registrar duly authenticated by NSO .
For married women opting to use maiden name, submit MC & affidavit indicating that she has not use her married name.
For women who obtained an annulment or were divorced by foreign husband
Authenticated copy and photocopy of the first page and the dispositive portion of the judgment granting divorce or annulment.
Certified true copy and photocopy of the first page and the dispositive portion of the judgment granting divorce or annulment, authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate when the divorce was obtained.
Annotated Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper (SECPA)
For fiancees and spouses of foreign nationals
Original and photocopy of Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Guidance and Counseling Certificate of Attendance.
For minors (below 18 years old)
Personal appearance of either parent.
if minor is not traveling with either parent, submit an original and photocopy of DSWD Clearance and Affidavit of Support and Consent indicating the name of the traveling companion and relationship to the minor.
If both parents are abroad, such an affidavit must be authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General.
If both parents are abroad, person applying in behalf of the minor must submit Special Power of Attorney authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General.
Passport and photocopy of the passport of person traveling with the minor.
For adopted children
Authenticated copy and photocopy of the dispositive portion of the Court Order on adoption.
Authenticated copy of both the original and authenticated copy of birth certificate.
DSWD Travel Clearance
For illegitimate children born after August 13, 1988:
Personal appearance and written consent of mother
DSWD Clearance if minor is traveling with Father/other persons.
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