PASSPORT APPLICATION WALKTHROUGH: DFA CEBU

Have you filled in the application form and secured your requirements? If not, please refer to this post. If the answer is YES then the next stop is the DFA office.

1. Go to the DFA office before the opening time which is 8:00 A.M. I would suggest you go there around 4-5 AM due to the long line. I went there around 5:30 A.M. and my priority number was 94. A woman went there around 6:20 A.M. and she had #220. Sometimes, you might be lucky with only a few people applying for a passport. Still, it’s better if you’re early than sorry.

2. If you don’t have an application form on hand, you can ask for it from the guard while standing in line. Just be sure to fill it in because you’re only allowed inside if you show your duly accomplished application form. You also need this to acquire a priority number.

3. At 8:00 AM, people can go in (still forming a line until you’re inside the office). You need to show your duly accomplished form to gain entrance and to receive a priority number.

4. When you’re already inside the office, choose a seat and make yourself comfortable. There is an air conditioning system and an electric fan so the wait will surely be tolerable.

5. You’ll then notice the staff position themselves to their respective posts. An employee will start announcing the requirements and explaining the steps during the processing period. After that, they will call out the priority numbers (30 numbers).

6. Step 1: After you’re number is called, you will approach an employee who will check your requirements. If everything is complete, they will ask if you prefer to pay the regular fee or the overtime fee. They will then ask you to sit down and wait for your name to be called by the cashier.

7. Step 2 (Cashier): When your name is called, pay the processing fee. You’ll then form a line towards the third step.

8. Step 3 (Enrollment Section): You’ll be asked if the spelling of your name, date of birth, and place of birth is correct. If it is, your biometrics will then be taken: photo, signature, and fingerprint.

9. You can go home.;)

PHOTO TIPS:

*If you’re wearing colored contact lenses or glasses, you need to take it off or else you won’t get your photo taken.

*Your ears must be visible. If you want to smile, you can, but your teeth and gums must not show. A Mona Lisa smile is recommended.

*Your hair must be neatly arranged for full frontal image.

PHILIPPINE PASSPORT APPLICATION

So, you want to get a passport? The information below is from the DFA:

Requirements for first time passport applicant:

1. Personal appearance is required.
2. Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or Certified True Copy (CTC) of BC issued by the Local civil Registrar (LCR) duly authenticated by NSO. Transcribed BC/MC from the LCR is required when entries in NSO BC/MC are blurred.
3. Duly accomplished application form.
4. Supporting documents to prove identity. (note: you don’t have to bring it all. One or two would suffice like NBI clearance and/or Baptismal certificate).

*NBI clearance

*Baptismal certificate

*Marriage contract

*Land title

*Government Service Record

*School Form 137 or Transcript of Records

*Voter’s Registration Record

*Seaman’s Book

*Income Tax Return (old)

5. One or two valid IDs

*PRC/IBP ID

*Driver’s License

*Old SSS-E1 form/or digitized SSS-ID

*School ID

*Postal ID

In Case of No Birth Record:

If born after 1950:

-         Apply for the delayed registration of birth at the local civil registry office.

-         Submit authenticated Birth Certificate from NSO and supporting public documents with correct date and place of birth (i.e. Form 137, Voter Registration Record, Baptismal Certificate or OMA certificate)

If born on or before 1950:

-         Certificate of Non-availability of Birth Record from NSO.

-         Joint Birth Affidavit

-         Any supporting public documents with correct date and place of birth (i.e. Form 137, Voter Registration Record, Baptismal Certificate or OMA certificate)

Additional Requirements:

For married woman who wants to adopt the surname of her spouse:

-         Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or Certified True Copy (CTC) of BC issued by the Local civil Registrar (LCR) duly authenticated by NSO.

For spouse of foreign national:

-         Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or Certified True Copy (CTC) of BC issued by the Local civil Registrar (LCR) duly authenticated by NSO.

-         Original and photocopy of Commission of Filipino Overseas (CFO) Guidance and Counseling Certificate of Attendance. (CFO – Tel. no. 5618321)

FOR MINOR APPLICANTS (below 18 years old)

-         Personal appearance of either parent, Marriage Contract and proper ID of parents (if minor is of legitimate status)

-         Personal appearance of mother and mother’s proof of identity (if minor is of illegitimate status)

-         Birth Certificate from NSO

-         Document of identity, if any, if minor is 8-17 years old (for first time applicants only)

-         Original and photocopy of the valid passport of the traveling companion except if the applicant is traveling alone.

Additional requirements:

If minor is traveling with either parent or alone:

-         Original and photocopy of DSWD Clearance

-         Affidavit of Support and Consent (ASC) from a parent indicating the name of the traveling companion and relationship to minor. If minor is illegitimate, mother should execute the ASC.

If both parents are abroad:

-         Affidavit of Support and Consent (ASC) from a parent indicating the name of the traveling companion (must be authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General if not executed before a Consul).

-         Special Power of Attorney (must be authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General if not executed before a Consul designating the representative by name authorizing him to apply a passport on behalf of the minor).

-         Passport and photocopy of the passport of the traveling companion of the minor.

-         Original and photocopy o0f proper ID of the duly authorized representative.

If minor is legitimated by subsequent marriage of parents:

-         Authenticated Birth Certificate from NSO with annotation regarding new status as legitimated and the full name of the child.

-         Marriage Contract of parents from NSO

If minor is illegitimate but acknowledged by father:

-         Amended birth certificate from NSO reflecting surname of father with Affidavit of Acknowledgement and Consent to use surname of father.

Foundling:

-         Certificate of Foundling authenticated by NSO

-         DSWD Clearance

-         Passport of the person who found the applicant

-         Letter of authority or endorsement from DSWD for the issuance of passport (if no longer a minor, supporting public documents establishing identity)

Orphaned minor applicant:

-         Authenticated BC from NSO

-         Authenticated Death Certificates of parents from NSO

-         Court order awarding guardianship of the orphaned minor applicant or substitute parental authority under Article 214 and 216 of the Family Code

-         DSWD clearance

-         Original and photocopy of the valid passport of the traveling companion.

Legally adopted:

-         Certified true copy of the Court Decision / Order on Adoption and Certificate of Finality

-         NSO amended BC (BC after adoption)

-         DSWD clearance for minor applicants, if traveling with the person other than the adopting parents

Minor applicant whose mother is likewise a minor:

-         Personal appearance of mother and maternal grandparents

-         Affidavit of Support and Consent from maternal grandparents

-         Proof of identity of mother and grandparents

-         Passport of traveling companion

-         DSWD clearance if traveling with the person other than the maternal grandparents

For Muslim applicants (same general requirements stated above)

Additional requirements for late registered Muslim applicants

-         Certificate of Cultural Affiliation from the Office on  Muslim Affairs

For converts who would like to use their Muslim name

-         Submit annotated BC in SECPA bearing the Muslim name.

-         OMA certificate of conversion

Requirements for renewal of passport (Personal appearance is required):

Brown Passport or issued prior to 01 MAY 1995

-         Old passport and photocopy of passport pages 1, 2, 3 (amendment). The pages showing latest Bureau of Immigration departure and arrival stamps.

-         Birth Certificate to determine complete middle name

Green Passport or issued after 01 MAY 1995

-         Present passport and photocopy of inside and back cover

-         The pages showing latest Bureau of Immigration departure and arrival stamps

IMPORTANT INFO:

For married woman who wants to use the surname of spouse

-         Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or Certified True Copy (CTC) of BC issued by the Local civil Registrar (LCR) duly authenticated by NSO

For married women who would like to revert to her maiden name:

-         If already widowed: Death certificate from NSO of the deceased husband

-         If marriage is annulled: Certified true copy and photocopy of the first page and the dispositive portion of the judgment on annulment and NSO-issued MC with the annotation on the annulment decree;

-         If divorced: Certified true copy and photocopy and the dispostive  portion of the judgement on divorce authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate where the divorce was obtained. However, divorce should be duly recognized by a Philippine court.

Renewal of passport for minor applicants, requirements for first time minor applicants are still prescribed, in addition to passport of minor.

Requirements for replacement of lost passports (Personal appearance is required):

-         Fill up Affidavit of Loss (in the form). If the lost passport is still valid, please submit Police report.

-         Submit same requirements required for first time passport applicants.

-         Please take note that there will be a 15-day clearing period prior to the processing of application for replacement of a lost valid passport.

PASSPORT FEES

Regular Processing (ePass) Electronic Passport Passport Php 950.00 (35 working days)

Expedited Processing Php 1200.00 (25 working days)
*longer processing time; advised to expect delays

ADDITIONAL REMINDERS:

*Personal appearance is required except when the applicant is:

1. Below 8 years old

2. Exactly 65 years old and above but with properly filled out application form and to be filed by the immediate family member w/ authorization letter and ID

3. Mentally and/or physically incapacitated but with properly filled out application form to be filed by the immediate family member with authorization letter and ID and medical certificate.

Immediate family members are parents, siblings, spouse, and children of legal age

*Passport shall be released to immediate family member only with authorization letter. Passport of minor applicant shall be released to parents only. Passports unclaimed after six (6) months will be cancelled per Department Order No. 37-03

*Check all data in the passport upon release

*Number of the processing days may vary depending on the location of the Regional consular office where the applications was filed.

*The Department may require additional supporting documents as may be necessary.

DFA CEBU
Causing

Lozada Building
Osmena Blvd.

cor Lapu-lapu Street
Cebu City, Cebu 6000

Tel # +63.32.256-3193 | +63.32.253-6798 | +63.32.256-0624

Note: DFA Cebu is now located at Pacific Mall, Mandaue City.