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The Embassy receives and processes applications for ePassports, which in turn is sent to the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila for printing and issuance. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for the entire process up to release of passport to applicant.

 

All Filipino citizens applying for passports with the Philippine Embassy/ will no longer need to submit photographs, as their picture, together with their fingerprints and signature, will be taken on-site. This means that all passport applicants, regardless of age, are henceforth required to appear personally.

 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Before coming to the Embassy, please send an email message to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

  • Personal appearance
  • Duly accomplished application form
  • Report of Birth in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
  • Photocopy of visa issued/ work permit/ residence ID card
  • Foreign Passport
  • Passport Fee: USD 60
  • Other Supporting Document as necessary

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

 

In Case of No Birth Record:

 

  • Original birth certificate with English translation and legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where the child was born. Submit 3 photocopies.
  • Original report of marriage with English translation and legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where marriage took place. Submit 3 photocopies. If marriage took place in a country other than Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay, the marriage contract should be issued by PSA.
  • Four photocopies of each parent´s passport
  • Four duly accomplished Report of Birth Form
  • Affidavit of Delayed Registration of Birth
  • Four photocopies of birth certificate of parents
  • Four photocopies of local identification documents such as DNI/Cedula, passport and driver´s license.

 

For Married Women:

 

  • Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority(PSA)
  • Report of Marriage issued by PSA if married abroad

 

Applicants who availed of Dual Citizenship under RA 9225:

 

  • Identification Certificate of Retention or Re-acquisition
  • Oath of Allegiance
  • Order of Approval

 

Applicants who elected Philippine Citizenship:

 

  • Identification Certificate of Election
  • Oath of Allegiance
  • Affidavit of Election of Philippine Citizenship

 

Applicants who has been Naturalized:

 

  • Identification Certificate of Naturalization
  • Oath of Allegiance

 

For Minor Applicants (below 18 years old):

 

General Requirements:

 

  • Personal appearance of the minor applicant
  • Personal appearance of either parent and valid passport of parents (if minor is a legitimate child)
  • Personal appearance of mother and valid passport of mother (if minor is an illegitimate child)
  • Original Birth Certificate of minor in Security Paper issued by PSA. Report of Birth duly authenticated by PSA is required if minor was born abroad.
  • Document of identity with photo, if minor is 8-17 years old (for first time and renewal applicant).
  • Marriage Certificate of minor’s parents issued by PSA (for legitimate child)
  • Original and photocopy of valid passport of the person traveling with the minor

 

Additional Requirements:

 

If minor is not traveling with either parent or alone

 

  • Personal appearance of either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / of mother (if minor is an illegitimate child)
  • Affidavit of Support and Consent (ASC) executed by either parent indicating the name of the traveling companion and relationship to the minor. If minor will be traveling alone, ASC must be executed by either parent, stating that his/her child will be traveling alone. If minor is illegitimate, mother should execute the ASC.

 

If minor is illegitimate but acknowledged by father:

 

  • Birth Certificate from PSA reflecting surname of father with Affidavit of Acknowledgement and Consent to use the surname of father

 

Minor applicant whose parents are annulled / divorced:

 

  • Court order awarding guardianship of the minor applicant or substitute parental authority
  • PSA Marriage Certificate with annotation on nullity or annulment decree

 

Minor applicant whose mother is likewise a minor:

 

  • Personal appearance of mother and maternal grandparent/s
  • PSA Birth Certificate of minor applicant and mother
  • Affidavit of Support and Consent executed by the maternal grandparent/s indicating the name of the traveling companion
  • Proof of identity of mother and maternal grandparent/s

 

Applicant may apply for PSA Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate or Death Certificate on-line at www.e-census.com.ph.

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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.

The Embassy receives and processes applications for ePassports, which in turn is sent to the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila for printing and issuance. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for the entire process up to release of passport to applicant.

The Embassy advises all Philippine passport holders, whose passports are expiring within the next 6 months, to renew their passports if they intend to travel within the aforementioned period.

All Filipino citizens applying for passports with the Philippine Embassy will no longer need to submit photographs, as their picture, together with their fingerprints and signature, will be taken on-site. This means that all passport applicants, regardless of age, are henceforthrequired to appear personally.

EXPEDITING THE AVAILABILITY OF A NEW PASSPORT FOR IMMEDIATE COLLECTION

The production of a passport is done in the Philippines. The Embassy has no control over the production of a passport or its shipment to Argentina, and hence the Embassy cannot offer to assist in the expedited production or delivery of a passport. The Embassy can only advise that the expected availabilityof a new passport for collection is 6 to 8 weeks after the passport appointment date. Even then, the Embassy is not liable if a new passport’s availability is delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.

DELAYED AVAILABILITY OF THE NEW PASSPORT

If the new passport’s availability is delayed due to unforeseen circumstances and the passport holder needs the new passport for either overseas travel or DNI renewal, the Embassy’s Consular Section will extend the validity of the current passport (free of charge) so that the passport holder can proceed with that business.

EXPIRED PASSPORT FOR RENEWAL OR TRAVEL

Holders of an expired Philippine passport must apply for a new passport. If the holder of an expired passport needs to make an overseas travel, a request for advice can be made to the Passport Section with an email titled “Expired passport, need to travel” to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The email must attach the scanned image of the current Philippine passport and the DNI/Cedula showing the expiration date. The Passport Section will reply with appropriate advice.

COLLECTING YOUR NEW PASSPORT

You can consult for the availability of your new passport through email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Claiming your new passport at the Embassy will require the following:

  • The Official Receipt
  • The current Philippine passport (to be cancelled and returned to the passport owner)
  • If new passport will be claimed by a representative, original signed authorization letter from the passport owner and copy of the representative´s DNI/Cedula should be presented. If the original signed letter is not presented, the new passport will NOT be released to the representative.
  • Collection schedule from Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Passports that are not claimed one year after delivery to the Embassy are cancelled, which is a requirement of Philippine law.

PASSPORT NEARING EXPIRATION AND PERMANENTLY RETURNING TO THE PHILIPPINES

If the passport is nearing expiration (less than six months validity) and the passport holder will soon return to the Philippines for good, there is no need to apply for a new passport or to extend the validity of the passport.

Filipinos making one-way travel to the Philippines and whose passport is nearing expiry are allowed to purchase a direct airline trip to the Philippines and to enter the Philippines.

LOST PASSPORT AND RETURNING TO THE PHILIPPINES

Filipinos who have lost their passport and need to travel immediately to the Philippines can apply for a Travel Document at the Embassy. The Travel Document issued by the Embassy can be used only for direct one-way travel to the Philippines and not for travel to any other country.

 

PASSPORT FOR NEWBORN INFANT BORN IN ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, PARAGUAY AND URUGUAY

The Filipino parent(s) of an infant born in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay should apply for two consular services on behalf of the infant: the Report of Birth and the passport application. The passport application of the child requires making the Report of Birth. These two consular services can be done at the same time.

 

 

DOWNLOADABLE FORMS

FIRST-TIME APPLICANT

RENEWAL OF PASSPORT

EXTENSION OF PASSPORT VALIDITY

REQUIREMENTS FOR REPLACEMENT OF LOST PASSPORTS

REQUIREMENTS FOR REPLACEMENT OF MUTILATED/DAMAGED PASSPORTS

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF TRAVEL DOCUMENT FOR IMMEDIATE AND URGENT TRAVEL TO THE PHILIPPINES

REGISTRY OF PHILIPPINE NATIONALS

CONSULAR SECTION OPERATING HOURS