How to apply for a PASSPORT!!! #Phil Only #Beneficial 1. Show up at the DFA office. For Metro Manila applicants, this means you need to set an appointment online anytime or via hotline (02) 737-1000 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. For those in provinces, meanwhile, regional consular offices usually accept walk-in applicants 2. Show up at the DFA office. For Metro Manila applicants, this means you need to set an appointment online anytime or via hotline (02) 737-1000 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. For those in provinces, meanwhile, regional consular offices usually accept walk-in applicants. A list of DFA locations is available on its website. Photo by EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG Prepare the following documents, including photocopies: -duly accomplished application form (download from the DFA website) -birth certificate issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or certified true copy of the birth certificate from the local civil registrar authenticated by the NSO -Valid picture IDs and supporting documents to prove identity 3. List of acceptable IDs: -government-issued IDs (such as SSS ID, driver’s license, PRC ID, etc.) -old college ID -alumni ID -old employment IDs 4. List of supporting documents (at least three): -voter’s ID -NSO marriage contract -seaman’s book -transcript of records -NBI/police/barangay clearance -income tax return -community tax certificate -school yearbook 5. Be ready to pay the fees. If you’re willing to wait for 15 days, you may opt to pay only the regular processing fee of P950. However, for P1,200 you may get your passport within only seven days via the express processing scheme. The same fees apply for those applying for passport renewal, but if you lost your passport, additional fees will be collected. 6. There are additional requirements in some special cases. Married women, for example, should bring a copy of their marriage contract. Minor applicants, meanwhile, should be accompanied by a parent during the passport application process. 7. Strike a pose! No need to bring a passport-size photo. Under the new DFA passport processing system, your photo will be taken during your personal appearance and will be digitally printed into your passport. There are some rules on photos. You should: -look directly at the camera lens so that your full face with ears shows -keep both eyes open (and not covered by hair) and mouth closed -not wear eyeglasses, contact lenses, earrings or hair accessories -keep a “neutral” facial expression; not show teeth or gums when smiling. 8. Again, if you’ve paid for regular processing, your passport will be ready in 15 days. A shorter wait of seven days meanwhile applies for express processing. By default, passports are claimed at the DFA office, but you may opt to have your passport delivered through accredited couriers. But you have to be very careful and remember never to deal with fixers!
Posted on: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 07:45:39 +0000
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