DFA Passport Requirements

Filipino Passport

A passport opens the door to the world. Filipino citizens can travel Visa-free or with Visa on arrival to more than 50 countries worldwide. Having a DFA Office at Robinsons Place Dumaguete makes it relatively easy to apply for one, or renew an expired one. Following are the passport requirements. If one takes care of all needed documents and papers, becoming a worldwide traveler is only an airline ticket away.

Requirements for Passport Application (First Time)

General Requirements:

  • Personal appearance
  • Confirmed online appointment
  • Duly accomplished application form – may be downloaded from the DFA website, www.dfa.gov.ph
    (Reminder: province of youth must be specifically added – ex. Cebu City not just Cebu, Marikina Rizal not just Rizal)
  • Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or Certified True Copy (CTC) of BC issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) and duly authenticated by PSA. Transcribed Birth Certificate from the LCR is required when entries in PSA Birth Certificate are blurred or unreadable. (REPORT OF BIRTH DULY AUTHENTICATED BY PSA IF BORN ABROAD)
  • Valid picture IDs and supporting documents to prove identity (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs and List of Supporting Documents)

For Married Women:

  • Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or original and photocopy of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of MC issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) and duly authenticated by PSA. Transcribed Marriage Contract from the LCR is required when entries in PSA Marriage Contract are blurred or unreadable.
  • Report of Marriage duly authenticated by PSA if married abroad
  • Original and photocopy of Commission of Filipino Overseas (CFO) Guidance and Counseling Certificate of Attendance (required for women with foreign national husband).

There are plenty of special cases regarding the Applications for a passport. We can not cover all of them here. If you need further info, get in touch with your closest DFA Office or check out the DFA Website.

The following groups can avail the priority lane of the DFA Office with no online appointment needed:

Senior citizen, solo parent (with official DSWD solo parent ID), children (7 years old and below), disabled people, pregnant and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW).

Passport Renewal Requirements

General Requirements

  • Personal appearance
  • Confirmed online appointment
  • Duly accomplished application form – may be downloaded from the DFA website, www.dfa.gov.ph
  • Most recent expiring or expired passport
  • Photo copy of your the first page of your recent expiring or expired passport
  • Valid picture IDs and supporting documents to prove identity. (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs and List of Supporting Documents)
DFA Office Dumaguete

List of acceptable IDs

(At least 1 of the following)
Government-issued picture IDs such as the following:

  • Digitized SSS ID
  • Driver’s License
  • GSIS E-card
  • PRC ID
  • IBP ID
  • OWWA ID
  • Digitized BIR ID
  • Senior Citizen’s ID
  • Unified Multi-Purpose ID

Other acceptable picture IDs such as the following:

  • Old College ID
  • Alumni ID
  • Current Valid ePassport (For Renewal of ePassport)
  • For applicants based overseas, they may use their host government issued IDs showing their Philippine citizenship. (Example: Residence Card)

List of Supporting Documents

Old documents issued at least one year prior to date of application that show correct name, date and place of birth, picture and signature of applicant, at least 2 of the following):

  • PSA Marriage Contract
  • Land Title
  • Seaman’s Book
  • Elementary or High School Form 137 or Transcript of Records with readable dry seal
  • Government Service Record
  • NBI Clearance
  • Police Clearance
  • Barangay Clearance
  • Digitized Postal ID
  • Readable SSS-E1 Form or Microfilmed Copy of SSS-E1 Form
  • Voter’s Certification, List of Voters and Voter’s Registration Record (please attach receipt)
  • School Yearbook

FOUR EASY STEPS: DFA – ePayment for Passport Applicants

DFA Office Dumaguete Contact Numbers:

Landline: (035) 532-0024 or (035) 532-0019
Email: rcodumaguete2@gmail.com

The new DFA office is located at the 2nd floor of the mall its opening times are from Mondays to Saturdays, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Dumaguete.com is a private run website, sharing information we gathered from the offices.
We are NOT the DFA office!
For ANY passport related question, get in touch with the DFA office!

The processing time of a passport (new or renewal) is 20 working days at a fee of 950.00 Php. (price as of July 2016)
There is an express option which takes 10 working days only at an additional cost of 250Php resulting in a total of 1,200.00Php.




131 replies
  1. Adriano
    Adriano says:

    I just want to ask if i really need a confirmed appointment since i am a senior citizen and in the dfa website it says confirmed appointment except for senior citizen,minors ….?

    Reply
    • Rosario - DC-Team
      Rosario - DC-Team says:

      Thank you for your comment.
      We highly recommend to give the office a call, to avoid an unpleasant experience.

      DFA Office Dumaguete Contact Numbers:

      Landline: (035) 532-0024 or (035) 532-0019

      Best Regards

      Reply
      • Facundo
        Facundo says:

        Sir ask ko lang pwede na ba ako Mag renew kahit 1 year nalang Para ma expired na passport ko..ma expired po sya this Feb 2020?

        Reply
        • Daisy
          Daisy says:

          Good day!

          Please be reminded that we are not the DFA Office. We wrote it in the article saying:

          Dumaguete.com is a private run website, sharing information we gathered from the offices.
          We are NOT the DFA office!
          For ANY passport related question, get in touch with the DFA office!

          Kindly get in touch with them.
          Best Regards,
          Daisy

          Reply
      • RYNNE V. VATUIGAS
        RYNNE V. VATUIGAS says:

        good day, am planning to get my passport I am a Solo parent and currently living @ Siquijor, which I cannot easily travel to Dumaguete back and forth due to our pandemic crisis? what is the things I can possibly do?

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      • Kim
        Kim says:

        Hello, i just want to know if its required to provide travel pass for me to get a passport in dumaguete? Im from cebu city thanks

        Reply
        • Rosario - DC-Team
          Rosario - DC-Team says:

          NO QUARANTINE upon arrival including OFWs and ROFs just follow the NEW protocols, to wit:
          STEPS TO ENTER DUMAGUETE CITY
          1. Register and submit requirements via the website http://www.registerdumaguete.com
          2. All travelers submit clear copy of RT-PCR swab test negative result
          – must be from DOH-accredited test center
          – must travel within 72 hours from result release date
          3. Receive your Acceptance Certificate via email within 24 hours from submission of RT-PCR test negative result
          4. Travel to Dumaguete City via land, air or sea
          5. Clinical and Exposure Assessment
          At port/terminal of entry
          ASYMPTOMATIC: Enter Dumaguete (No quarantine)
          SYMPTOMATIC: Transfer to Isolation facility
          6. Observe Minimum Public Health Standards
          – Wear face masks and face shields
          – Physical distancing
          – Hand hygiene
          For inquiries: Dumaguete Command Center Contact Numbers:
          Globe 0945 661 1978; Smart 0961 524 6296

          Reply
      • Daisy
        Daisy says:

        Hello Allen, thank you for your comment.

        Digitized postal IDs are accepted as mentioned under the Supporting Document List. For further questions, please contact your local DFA office.

        Regards,
        Daisy

        Reply
  2. halcher
    halcher says:

    hello, good day, im glad to hear that there’s DFA now in dumaguete.

    anyway i don’t understand what kind of document my mother and father in laws to get for their passport. what I’ve heared my father in law don’t have my any record when he was born.
    please I need all your help. I really want then to come and visit here in USA.

    than you
    hal

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  3. Bryan Tello
    Bryan Tello says:

    How to set an appointment in DFA dumaguete using online application?
    Because there is no DFA dumaguete when we open the DFA website (passport appointment) it was only in Manila.

    Reply
  4. Erna
    Erna says:

    Hi I’m trying to get my mom here in United States from Philippines but she can’t her passport she is postal id is consider a valid id for requirements

    Reply
  5. Cyril B. Arriesgado
    Cyril B. Arriesgado says:

    Good Day, by the way i am Cyril Arriesgado 18 years old from Dapitan City,Zamboanga Del Norte, Philippines.
    I really want to get a PASSPORT but i just have 1 valid id which is my id in school, how can i get a passport when it stated on your requirements that it should be 2 VALID ID’S ??

    Reply
  6. Fil Jasper Calizar
    Fil Jasper Calizar says:

    Hi,

    I’m from Dipolog City and the most easiest way for me to get a passport is in Dumaguete City aside from Zamboanga City. I just wanted know if the queue in getting passport is high so that we can manage the time on getting to Dumaguete from Dipolog.

    Reply
  7. Charlyn
    Charlyn says:

    Hi good afternoon, this charlyn tanido. I would like to ask if how much that cost new passport? I already had NBI Police Clearance Barangay Married Sedula. Me i you if this documents it’s enough? Please let me know. …..?

    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Darell DC-Team
      Darell DC-Team says:

      according to DFA Dumaguete processor, php 950.00 for 20 working days and Php 1,200.00 for 10 working days.
      just visit directly the DFA Dumaguete, be sure your in proper dress code. for more inquires, Please contact Land line (035) 532-0019 and (035) 532- 0024.

      Reply
  8. Mardy Menzimer
    Mardy Menzimer says:

    I have a question regarding on renewing my passport, it’s been amended since March 2012 after I got married at the Philippine Embassy Seoul Korea. It will expire this coming September 2016 and I will renew it when I get there this 2nd week of July, I’ve been using my husbands surename purchasing tickets every time we travel and have no problem with it, my question is Do I need to undergo with CFO to renew my passport? I look forward for the answer .

    Reply
  9. Mae
    Mae says:

    Hi!. Im trying to call ur office but the number u gave which is 5320024 is not in service and 5320019 just kept on ringing and no one answers. Is there any number i could reach u at?

    Reply
    • Darell DC-Team
      Darell DC-Team says:

      Hi Mae,
      as of now we only have the two(2) DFA Dumaguete landline number, witch is provided already on this article,
      (035)532- 0024 and (035)532 0019.
      God Bless and Good Luck!!!

      Reply
  10. jo
    jo says:

    Gud day,,po taga dumaguete po ako,pero dito po ako nkatira sa Tarlac,gusto ko po kumuha ng passport jan sa dumaguete pag vacation ko,,this December po,ung postal I’d ki dto sa tarlac pwde ko po magamit jn? Thank you I’m Jo.

    Reply
  11. cherrybel abucay
    cherrybel abucay says:

    Hi im cherrybel from dapitan city zambo.del norte …pwede mag tanong kong ok raba nga wlay voters certification. .naa mangud ko problema sa spelling,unya ang akong gesunod karon pagkuha nako sa mga uban nga requirements ang sa birth certificate …unsa man maayong buhaton gusto ko makakuha ug passport b4 December

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  12. Mary Jo
    Mary Jo says:

    hello. I just want to ask if NBI clearance is really needed in applying for passport because it is not stated their that it is a must. At least any 2 of the following only. I don’t have my Nbi yet because it will be release nxt week and I need to apply urgently because my employer cannot wait long. I only have here my Police, Barrangay clearance, form 137 and Voters Crtification. Thank you and hoping for immediate response..

    Reply
  13. jenelyn
    jenelyn says:

    Good day,
    i just wanna ask if i need to have an appointment first before i can renew my passport in your office in dumaguete?

    thank you

    Reply
  14. justin
    justin says:

    Good day can i ask i already have the confirmation code and i already sign the form online and it says i hav to print the download form..i hav an appointment this february is it necessary to give you a call?

    Reply
    • Rosario - DC-Team
      Rosario - DC-Team says:

      No there is no cellphone for the DFA Office. We are certain you can call a landline from a cellphone. You want a passport, you might invest 50 peso for load to call them or find a household with a landline.
      Best of luck and regards

      Reply
  15. Leylit
    Leylit says:

    Hi good day.. im from Cebu .i would like to ask if I Can renew my passport in dumaguete when Cebu and Manila is fully booked until may?

    Reply
  16. Raquel Canada
    Raquel Canada says:

    Hi goodmorning! I’m from cebu, i just want to know if we can renew our passport thru walk-in or we need to make an appointment before coming in dumaguete? How long would be the process im getting the passport? So we set a date on how long we will stay in dumaguete. Your very kind assistance is very much appreciated. Thank you!

    Reply
  17. art
    art says:

    hi im from cebu and i would like to process my passport in dumaguete since cebu and manila si full
    is it possible ?

    Reply
  18. Rhine Cajocon
    Rhine Cajocon says:

    Good day! i just want to follow up the passport of my girlfriend. It was supposed to be released last may 24 yet we haven’t receive it yet. It was rush so i thought the processing is just 10 working days. Our appointment was last May 10. Hope to receive any updates asap. We’re from Dipolog City

    Reply
    • Rosario - DC-Team
      Rosario - DC-Team says:

      Good day to you.
      Did you actually read AND understand the article which you are commenting on?
      Please do yourself a favor and read again. Your question is already answered there.
      If you still have any problems, please get back to us with the specific part you did have problems understanding. We are more than happy to help you out and explain it in detail.
      Best regards.

      Reply
  19. Giggles777
    Giggles777 says:

    Maam/Sir: I just want to ask if NBI is not available, what other supporting docs ang pwede? Because this coming saturday will be my appointment schedule, and I can only present my PRC, GSIS ecard, TOR(Transcript of Record, ), Birth Certificate, Police and Cedula. are these okay?. Thanks and God Bless!

    Reply
    • Darell DC-Team
      Darell DC-Team says:

      PRC Office Dumaguete Contact Numbers:

      The best way to give information Regarding Requirements, is by Calling their office.

      PRC PRC Office Dumaguete is a Satellite Office of Professional Regulation Commission, Cebu Regional Office For any questions regarding procedures, requriements and/or concerns please contact the Regional Office via phone, fax or email:
      Land Line: (032) 253 5330, (032) 255 7397
      Fax: (032) 2543497
      Email address: prc.cebucity@gmail.com

      Reply
      • jeffrey
        jeffrey says:

        hello good day, ask lang po sana about the requirements. Among the list of valid i.d. , alumni i.d. lang talaga as of now meron ako, I tried to get a gov. i. d. issue but hindi aabot sa appointment date ko which is 3wks from now. OK lang ba na alumni i.d. e. present ko. as valid i.d? Thank you.

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  20. Riza
    Riza says:

    Hi! I would just like to ask when the next available time slot will be for Dumaguete for an appointment. Would it be possible for us to be updated if there is an available slot through text or email? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rosario - DC-Team
      Rosario - DC-Team says:

      Sadly we see comments like that and wonder if the author actually took 5 minutes time to read AND understand where they are commenting on. That is leaving us with the opinion, that some people should not get a passport. It would not reflect very well on us Filipino. People abroad may think all Filipino are like this.

      Reply
  21. Louie
    Louie says:

    Can I still use my NSO-issued Birth Certificate (the yellow one)? Also, can I just bring Police Clearance, instead of NBI Clearance? or do I need both?

    Reply
  22. rheapasmala
    rheapasmala says:

    good day po.gosto ko po sana mag renew nang pastport sa DUMAGUETE wala na po kasi daw slot sa CEBU..

    salamat po.

    Reply
  23. Mary May Dumapit
    Mary May Dumapit says:

    Dear Team,

    Good Day. I am from Bacong Negros Oriental working here in Dubai and planning to renew my passport in Dumaguete as it will expire this November. How many days it will takes to renew my passport?

    Thanks.

    Mary May

    Reply
  24. DIVINA
    DIVINA says:

    SIR,

    may possibility ba na late ang release ng passport as per date schedule? galing pa kasi ang asawa ko sa CAMIGUIN….Schedule date of release is 29 JUNE 2018

    Thank You.

    MARIA

    Reply
    • Daisy
      Daisy says:

      Good Day,
      We hope you read this part of the article:
      Dumaguete.com is a private run website, sharing information we gathered from the offices.
      We are NOT the DFA office!
      For ANY passport related question, get in touch with the DFA office!

      Regards,
      Daisy

      Reply
  25. Myla Panama
    Myla Panama says:

    Hi good day.
    I would like to ask regarding the epayment services, if after paying in a billing center, do i still need to pay an amount in the dfa upon appointmentnor not?

    Reply
  26. mary joyce cal
    mary joyce cal says:

    hello, tanong ko lang po may office po ba kayo ng between december 26-28 2018?? kasi balak kong kunan passport ang anak ko..uwi ko kasi is dec 25 …balak kong kunan bago ako balik ng hongkong tnx

    Reply
  27. MARIZ AGUILAR
    MARIZ AGUILAR says:

    GOOD DAY! ASK KO LANG HO KASI NAGKAMALI AKO SA PASSPORT APPLICATION KO WHICH IS CITIZENSHIP ACQUIRED BY : DAPAT BIRTH YUN (NATURALIZATION )PO KASI NAILAGAY KO HINDI PO BA AKO MAGKAKAPROBLEMA DUN? PASSPORT RENEWAL PO YUNG APPOINTMENT KO . REPLY WILL BE MUCH APPRECIATED!

    Reply
    • Daisy
      Daisy says:

      Thank you for commenting.
      We genuinely don’t know what to do or suggest since we are not the DFA. Please contact the DFA Office in which you applied for further assistance.

      Best Regards,
      Daisy

      Reply
  28. Jenalyn Demape
    Jenalyn Demape says:

    Hello ,, I have sent an email ages ago but I haven’t got a respond yet. Since I’ve got too many questions to ask regarding the requirements to get a passport for a 15 year old girl, I was hoping that somebody could help me through this comment section.. I have tried visiting the website but there were some concerning issues like the page itself wont open or it would say that it is private. It also seems that there are heaps of special cases concerning the Applications..

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  29. Allyson Dems
    Allyson Dems says:

    I went to my appointment last October 8, and when i had my turn to go to the counter they told me that they will not accept my documents due to lacking of Valid Id’s i told them that it was on the site that company ID is acceptable but they told me that the site was not yet updated because company Id is no longer applicable even i brought along my supporting docs. I admitted that i don’t have any Valid Id’s with me since UMID will take 2 months to be received. But the thing is, they did not give me chance to show my supporting docs i pleaded to them since i came from Cebu to Dumaguete for the said appointment and i even paid 1250 for the rush process. I waited for about 1 month for the said appointment and then the outcome was not what i expected to be. They just told me they will not consider the company ID even i have my company certification. Now tell where is the justice in regards on this matter? Dumaguete DFA office is one of the RUDE government office ever, and that guy who entertain me i will never forget that face!!!

    Reply
  30. Mary Rose Torres
    Mary Rose Torres says:

    Hi Goodmorning. I’m from Dipolog. Can i ask questions regarding confirmation email for booking appointment. I already paid the reference number that you already emailed. Then I do not receive any confirmation email that i book the appointment. What should i do with that? I will wait for your reply. Thankyou.

    Reply
  31. Charlot Alfante
    Charlot Alfante says:

    Charlot Alfante
    Hi my passport is expired already and want to renew it. I would like to ask what requirements do I need since my passport was issued in Philippine Embassy in Hungary.

    Thank You

    Reply
    • Daisy
      Daisy says:

      Good day!
      You can not reschedule your appointment. You can either call your DFA Office and cancel your previous appointment. After that, request for another appointment.
      Best Regards,
      Daisy

      Reply
    • Daisy
      Daisy says:

      Good day!
      For 15 years old student, he or she will follow the general requirements with valid IDs including school ID among others. The minor must be assisted by a parent or legal guardian with a photocopy of passport or any government-issued ID. The regular procedure must still be followed, including an online appointment. We hope this help.
      Best Regards,
      Daisy

      Reply
  32. quentin d.mcfarlane
    quentin d.mcfarlane says:

    hello DC team
    i want to ask if its okay and possible to travel to dumaguete city for a passport renewal.
    I am from cebu city and your city’s DFA is closest in terms of slot availabity.
    what do i need to bring in order to enter the city?

    Reply
    • Rosario - DC-Team
      Rosario - DC-Team says:

      Requirements as of October 22, 2020:
      REQUIREMENTS FOR EVERY PERSON ENTERING THE CITY OF DUMAGUETE
      Every person (LSI, APOR or ROF) entering Dumaguete City, by land, sea or air, is enjoined to strictly follow local health protocols by submitting:
      1. Medical Clearance Certificate issued by the City/Municipal Health Office of the place of origin
      2. Travel Authority issued by the JTF CV Shield (PNP)
      3. Negative RT-PCR test result (Valid 72 hours after test result release date)
      4. Certificate of Acceptance from the City of Dumaguete
      5. And to undergo 14-day quarantine upon arrival in a facility designated for the purpose.
      Furthermore, All Locally Stranded Individuals (Dumaguete residents) and workers MUST coordinate with the Local Government Unit at least 7 days before entering the City to allow the City Tourism Office to:
      a. Validate barangay residency
      b. Arrange pick up at port of entry
      c. Accommodate at government-designated facilities for mandatory 14-day quarantine
      d. Prepare Certificate of Acceptance
      NOTE: Kindly inquire before the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases in your place of origin if national and local travel restrictions applies to you.
      Register via link: https:/bit.ly/2Yik5Hz
      Or email: register.dumaguete@gmail.com
      You may also call (035) 422-9409

      Reply
  33. May
    May says:

    Hello, I would like to get a passport. I been emailing and calling around but I always refers from people to people and I end up sending an emails which my questions still do not get answered.

    What are the requirements to inter Dumaguete?
    1. Is there specific medical office to get the swab test?
    2. Is it really necessary to spend 14 days quarantine even though we only get a passport?
    or in a worst case scenario, we only stay 1 night – is that allowed.

    3. Aside from certificate of acceptance, DFA appointment confirmation and passprt requirements, negative swab test and maybe hotel for a night, what the others? Please please tell me what I missed to state.

    Daghan salamat.
    Gahinaot ka nga magpadayon mog may maayong panlawas og layo sa mga katalagman. Og Naghinaot usab ko na malamdagan na tanan nakong mga pangutana kay it’s very important lang gyud gusto nako makakita sila sa apo ayha mag isa ka tuig. Daghang salamat…..

    Reply
    • Rosario - DC-Team
      Rosario - DC-Team says:

      NO QUARANTINE upon arrival including OFWs and ROFs just follow the NEW protocols, to wit:
      STEPS TO ENTER DUMAGUETE CITY
      1. Register and submit requirements via the website http://www.registerdumaguete.com
      2. All travelers submit clear copy of RT-PCR swab test negative result
      – must be from DOH-accredited test center
      – must travel within 72 hours from result release date
      3. Receive your Acceptance Certificate via email within 24 hours from submission of RT-PCR test negative result
      4. Travel to Dumaguete City via land, air or sea
      5. Clinical and Exposure Assessment
      At port/terminal of entry
      ASYMPTOMATIC: Enter Dumaguete (No quarantine)
      SYMPTOMATIC: Transfer to Isolation facility
      6. Observe Minimum Public Health Standards
      – Wear face masks and face shields
      – Physical distancing
      – Hand hygiene
      For inquiries: Dumaguete Command Center Contact Numbers:
      Globe 0945 661 1978; Smart 0961 524 6296

      Reply
  34. MEL
    MEL says:

    Good day!

    May I ask po what are the protocols /requirements upon entering dumaguete DFA office? Already have an appointment for passport renewal.

    Reply
  35. Melanie
    Melanie says:

    Ask ko lang po. Why my city and province was invalid when I try to renew my passport either in dumaguete or in bacolod… I’m in canlaon city Negros oriental try to renew my passport since last to years until now I’ll kept trying to renew my passport in bacolod or in dumaguete, but it said my city and province was INVALID

    Reply

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