GUIDELINES ON HOW TO APPLY FOR AN E-PASSPORT
FIRST TIME APPLICANT

1. Dial the Telephone Passport Express Hotline at (02) 567-1111 to learn the process and get your reference number.
2. Prepare the required documents. Click here for application form.
3. Submit fully the accomplished Application forms (please leave no blanks) with required documents either through:

• a. Pick up
  
• b. The Telephone Passport Express Center
  
• c. The nearest LBC Branch
  Fill up delivery form and pay the necessary fees.
  

4. We will review your submitted documents and coordinate for additional requirements if needed.
5. Wait for advise on schedule for personal appearance.
6. Proceed to the DFA on the assigned day and time.
7. Your new passport will be delivered to you within 24 hours upon release via LBC Door-to-Door Delivery Service.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST TIME E-PASSPORT APPLICANT
* PERSONAL APPEARANCE IS REQUIRED *

• Duly accomplished application form with Telephone Passport Express logo.
• Original Birth Certificate on National Statistics Office (NSO) security paper.
• Any two (2) of the following valid IDs:

• Social Security ID/Government Service Insurance System ID
• Computerized Voter’s ID
• Professional Regulatory Commission ID
• LTO Driver’s License with OR
• School ID with original registration card/transcript of records
• Or any old documents with date and place of birth

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

a. For Married women
• Marriage Certificate on NSO security paper
• If married to a foreigner, Certificate of Filipino Overseas (CFO)

b. For Minor applicant (below 18 years old)
• Original passport of travelling companion
• If travelling with father, Marriage Certificate on NSO security paper
• If travelling with guardian:

• Affidavit of Support and Consent from Mother (authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy if Mother is abroad)
• Special Power of Attorney (authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy if Mother is abroad)
• DSWD Clearance

c. For Seaman
• Seaman’s book

d. For Muslim applicants
• For those whose births were registered, Please refer to requirements for first time passport applicants.

For those whose births were not registered:
• Late registered Birth Certificate (BC)on NSO  security paper
• Original and photocopy of Voter’s Affidavit or other supporting documents indicating date and place of birth and citizenship, identity and tribal affiliation.
• Certificate from the Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA)

For converts:
• Submit annotated Birth Certificate (BC) on NSO  security paper
• Court Order granting change of name
• Shari’ah Court Order
• OMA Certificate of Conversion

Warning: Submission of false information and falsified documents are punishable under Philippine Laws. It is up to the discretion of the DFA to accept, reject or request for additional supporting documents or personal appearance from the applicant.

GUIDELINES ON HOW TO APPLY FOR
AN E-PASSPORT - RENEWAL

1. Dial the Telephone Passport Express Hotline at (02) 567-1111 to learn the process and get your reference number.
2. Prepare the required documents. Click here for application form.
3. Submit fully the accomplished Application forms (please leave no blanks) with required documents either through:

• a. Pick up
  
• b. The Telephone Passport Express Center
  
• c. The nearest LBC Branch
  Fill up delivery form and pay the necessary fees.
  

4. We will review your submitted documents and coordinate for additional requirements if needed.
5. Wait for advise on schedule for personal appearance.
6. Proceed to the DFA on the assigned day and time.
7. Your new passport will be delivered to you within 24 hours upon release via LBC Door-to-Door Delivery Service.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR E-PASSPORT RENEWAL APPLICANT
* PERSONAL APPEARANCE IS REQUIRED *
• Duly accomplished application form with Telephone Passport Express logo
• Old passport for cancellation
• Photocopy of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and last pages of the old passport including the latest arrival/departure stamp, if used
• Any one (1) of the following valid IDs:

• Social Security ID/Government Service Insurance System ID
• Computerized Voter’s ID
• Professional Regulatory Commission ID
• LTO Driver’s License with OR
• School ID with original registration card/transcript of records
• Or any old documents with date and place of birth

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

a. For Brown Passport (Issued on or before 1995)
• Any documents with complete and full middle name, such as any of the following:

• NBI Clearance
• Baptismal Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Driver’s License with receipt
• Form 137 / Transcript of Records and etc.
• Any old documents with date and place of birth

b. For Married women change of status
• Marriage Certificate on NSO security paper  
• If married to a foreigner, Certificate of Filipino Overseas (CFO)

c. For Minor applicant (below 18 years old)
• Original passport of travelling companion
• Photocopy of Birth Certificate on NSO security paper
• If travelling with father, Marriage Certificate on NSO security paper
• If travelling with guardian:

• Affidavit of Support and Consent from Mother (authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy if Mother is abroad)
• Special Power of Attorney (authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy if Mother is abroad)
• DSWD Clearance

d. For Seaman
• Seaman’s book

 

Warning: Submission of false information and falsified documents are punishable under Philippine Laws. It is up to the discretion of the DFA to accept, reject or request for additional supporting documents or personal appearance from the applicant.

GUIDELINES ON HOW TO APPLY FOR A REPLACEMENT OF LOST E-PASSPORT

1. Dial the Telephone Passport Express Hotline at (02) 567-1111 to learn the process and get your reference number.
2. Prepare the required documents. Click here for application form.
3. Submit fully the accomplished Application forms (please leave no blanks) with required documents either through:

• a. Pick up
  
• b. The Telephone Passport Express Center
  
• c. The nearest LBC Branch
  Fill up delivery form and pay the necessary fees.
  

4. We will review your submitted documents and coordinate for additional requirements if needed.
5. Wait for advise on release passport record and approval for processing .
6. Wait for advise on schedule personal appearance.
7. Proceed to the DFA on the assigned day and time.
8. Your new passport will be delivered to you within 24 hours upon release via LBC Door-to-Door Delivery.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR A REPLACEMENT OF LOST E-PASSPORT
* PERSONAL APPEARANCE IS REQUIRED *
• Duly accomplished application form with Telephone Passport Express logo.
• Original Birth Certificate on National Statistics Office (NSO) security paper.
• Affidavit of lost.
• Police Report, if valid.
• Any two (2) of the following valid IDs:

• Social Security ID/Government System Insurance ID
• Computerized Voter’s ID
• Professional Regulatory Commission ID
• LTO Driver’s License with OR
• School ID with original registration card/transcript of record
• Any old documents with date and place of birth

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

b. For Married women
• Marriage Certificate on NSO security paper  
• If married to a foreigner, Certificate of Filipino Overseas (CFO)

c. For Minor applicant (below 18 years old)
• Original passport of travelling companion
• Photocopy of Birth Certificate on NSO security paper
• If travelling with father, Marriage Certificate on NSO security paper
• If travelling with guardian:

• Affidavit of Support and Consent from Mother (authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy if Mother is abroad)
• Special Power of Attorney (authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy if Mother is abroad)
• DSWD Clearance

d. For Muslim applicants
• For those whose births were registered, please refer to requirements for first time passport applicants
• For those whose births were not registered:

• Late registered Birth Certificate (BC)on NSO security paper
• Original and photocopy of Voter’s Affidavit or other supporting documents indicating date and place of birth and citizenship, identity and tribal affiliation
• Certificate from the Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA)

• For converts :

• Submit annotated Birth Certificate (BC) on NSO security paper
• Court Order granting change of name
• Shari’ah Court Order
• OMA Certificate of Conversion

NOTE: There will be a 15-day clearing period prior to the processing of application for replacement of a lost valid passport.

Warning: Submission of false information and falsified documents are punishable under Philippine Laws. It is up to the discretion of the DFA to accept, reject or request for additional supporting documents or personal appearance from the applicant.