DFA PHILIPPINES E-PASSPORT APPLICATION SYSTEM (By Online Appointment)

(This service is valid only in DFA Manila)

PROCEDURE

STEP 1
Qualified Passport applicants may apply at the DFA ePassport  Appointments System by visiting the website http://www.dfa.gov.ph/. Click on the ePassport appointment icon and fill out the online request form and submit.

STEP 2
Epassport applicants applying for appointment must provide the following information in the online request form:
a. Full name of applicant (first name, middle name and surname)
b. Date of Birth
c. Place of Birth
d. Latest Passport Number and Date and Place of Issuance (for renewal only)
e. Valid e-mail address

STEP 3
The applicant must wait for the confirmation of the proposed appointment within 5 days from date of request, and take note of the date, time and reference number that will be provided by DFA-Passport Office before proceeding to the DFA for the filling of the passport application. Unless the applicant confirms his or her schedule by replying to the email, the appointment process will not continue.

STEP 4
The applicant must be at the DFA Passport Office (Window 28 at the DFA Processing Area for those with appointments) at the confirmed designated date and time for the filing of the passport application.


IMPORTANT
The department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) wishes to remind the general public that applications for the new ePassport started last 26 of August 2009 on a first-come, first-served basis.

The following guidelines apply:

After internal verification, the DFA will inform prospective applicants of their schedule by electronic mail (email). Applicants will be asked to confirm their availability on the specified date.


EPASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
• Personal Appearance
• All applications during this period shall be filed by the applicant personally to the exclusion of third parties.
• No photo is needed for epassport applicants (your photo shall be taken at the enrollment area)
• A valid identification card
• Duly accomplished passport application form (Applicants may use the current MRP application form for this purpose, which is also available in the DFA website)
• Passport fee of P950.00
• Additional P250.00 for expedite



For other inquiries, call (02) 834-4000 or visit www.dfa.gov.ph
Source: http://www.dfa.gov.ph/