New Philippine Passport: Requirements and Fees
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Quick answer
A new Philippine passport costs ₱950.00 regular or ₱1,200.00 expedite. Bring a confirmed online appointment, your PSA birth certificate on security paper and an acceptable ID. Regular processing releases in 10 working days for NCR and 12 working days elsewhere. Adult passports are valid 10 years.
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Where these figures come from
About these figures: the numbers below come from DFA's official published sources: DFA Office of Consular Affairs | Passport FAQs (https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/passport-faq/, retrieved 2026-08-31); DFA Office of Consular Affairs | Requirements for Adult New Applications (https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/adult-new/, retrieved 2026-08-31); DFA Office of Consular Affairs | Valid IDs for Passport Application (https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/valid-ids-for-passport-application/, retrieved 2026-08-31); DFA Office of Consular Affairs | Courtesy Lane Eligibility (https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/courtesy-lane-eligibility/, retrieved 2026-08-31). Agencies change fees and rates without notice, so confirm with DFA before you rely on them. Last verified: 2026-08-31.
A new Philippine passport is ₱950.00 and, for an adult, lasts 10 years. Everything below comes from the DFA Office of Consular Affairs’ own published pages.
What it costs
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Regular processing | ₱950.00 |
| Expedite processing | ₱1,200.00 |
| Penalty, lost or mutilated ePassport | ₱350.00 |
| Difference, regular against expedite | ₱250.00 |
For passports applied for overseas, DFA does not publish a single figure and points you to the consular fees on the relevant Embassy or Consulate site. Two of those are covered here: passport renewal in Dubai and passport renewal in Hong Kong.
How long you wait
| Processing | NCR | Outside NCR |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | 10 working days | 12 working days |
| Expedite | 5 working days | 7 working days |
Those are counted from the date you are accommodated for processing, not from the day you book. DFA’s own advice is blunt: do not purchase outbound tickets until the passport is in your possession, and book flights only if the passport is valid for at least 6 months.
How long it lasts
| Age at time of application | Validity |
|---|---|
| 18 years or older | 10 years |
| Under 18 years | 5 years |
The authority is Section 10 of RA 11983, the New Philippine Passport Act, and Section 53 of its Implementing Rules and Regulations. The booklet has 44 pages and DFA does not insert additional ones: if it runs out of pages, you renew.
The core requirements
- Confirmed online appointment, booked at passport.gov.ph, unless you are Courtesy Lane eligible
- Personal appearance
- Accomplished application form
- Original and photocopy of the PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth on security paper
- Any acceptable ID with 1 photocopy
Married females using a spouse’s last name also present the original and submit a photocopy of the PSA-issued Certificate of Marriage on security paper, or a Report of Marriage. If a woman opts to retain her maiden name, no marriage certificate is required. A Local Civil Registrar copy is required if the PSA-issued document is unclear or unreadable.
The PSA birth certificate guide covers the ₱130.00 route to document 4, and the PSA marriage certificate guide the ₱130.00 route to the marriage certificate.
The IDs DFA accepts
The primary document is the National ID in any of its three formats.
| Rank | ID |
|---|---|
| Primary | Philippine Identification (PhilID) |
| Primary | Electronic Philippine ID (ePhilID) |
| Primary | Digital National ID, printed copy submitted; generated at national-id.gov.ph or the eGovPH app during processing |
Any one of the following may be used in lieu of the PhilID or ePhilID:
| # | ID | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SSS card | - |
| 2 | GSIS card | - |
| 3 | UMID card | - |
| 4 | LTO driver’s licence | A student permit is accepted if in card format |
| 5 | BLTO-issued driver’s licence | Cards issued 2022 onwards |
| 6 | PRC ID | - |
| 7 | OWWA E-Card | - |
| 8 | COMELEC voter’s ID or voter’s certificate | Certificate from the COMELEC main office in Intramuros, Manila |
| 9 | PNP permit to carry firearms outside residence | - |
| 10 | Senior citizen ID | - |
| 11 | Airman licence | Issued August 2016 onwards |
| 12 | Philippine Postal ID | - |
| 13 | Seafarer’s Record Book or SID | Issued February 2020 onwards, by MARINA |
| 14 | Valid or latest passport | For renewal of passport |
| 15 | School ID | With a certificate of registration for adults; for minors, a certificate of enrolment with photo and dry seal if no school ID |
Applicants based overseas may use a host-government-issued ID showing Philippine citizenship, such as a residence card. All IDs must be readable, untampered and consistent with the documents presented.
The National ID guide covers the primary document, the ePhilID guide the paper and digital formats, the SSS UMID guide number 3, and the LTO student permit guide the card-format permit in number 4.
Supporting documents under Section 6
Section 6 of RA 11983 requires further documents in specific cases, to prove identity, citizenship and lack of travel restrictions. The case most first-time applicants hit is a late-registered birth record.
| Case | What DFA additionally requires |
|---|---|
| Late-registered PSA Certificate of Live Birth, Report of Birth or Certificate of Foundling | The original and photocopy of that document, plus at least one further item: an additional primary government-issued valid ID accepted for passport application, or an alternative where none can be provided |
Walking in without an appointment
The Special Lane runs Monday to Thursday during regular operational hours at DFA Aseana and Consular Offices.
| Eligible category | Proof required |
|---|---|
| Senior citizens | Valid senior citizen ID or other acceptable ID showing age; 1 adult companion allowed |
| Persons with disability | Valid PWD identification card; 1 adult companion allowed |
| Pregnant applicants | Medical certificate or records, such as prenatal records or an ultrasound report |
| Minors aged 7 years and below | Accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or authorised representative; minor siblings may also use the lane |
| Solo parents | Valid Solo Parent Identification Card; extends to their minor children applying at the same time |
| Overseas Filipinos | Employment contract, OEC, DMW-verified employment certificate, seafarer’s SID or record book stamped at an international border no more than 364 days ago, OWWA OFW E-Card, host-government residence card, or proof of enrolment for students |
| Medical and death emergencies | PSA documents proving relationship within the fourth degree |
| Educational or national representations | Subject to approval of the Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs |
| Muslim Filipinos intending Hajj | NCMF Certificate of Muslim Filipino Tribal Membership, within 4 months of the Hajj registration announcement |
One rule catches people out: only senior citizens and PWDs may choose regular processing. Every other special-lane applicant, and every companion, must pay for expedited processing at ₱1,200.00.
The OFW route runs on documents covered elsewhere here: the OEC guide, the Balik-Manggagawa OEC guide and the OWWA membership guide.
Collecting the passport
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Original DFA-issued receipt | If lost, an original notarised Affidavit of Lost Receipt executed by the applicant |
| Original acceptable ID | From the list above |
| Old passport | For renewal applications |
| Unclaimed passports | Cancelled after 1 year, per Department Order No. 2021-012 |
An immediate family member may claim on your behalf; a person outside that circle, and minors, carry additional requirements. Applicants who used a courier contact the courier company directly.
What the whole file costs
A first passport is assembled from other agencies’ documents. These are their published figures.
| Document | Published fee | Where it is covered |
|---|---|---|
| PSA birth certificate, viewable online copy | ₱130.00 | PSA birth certificate |
| PSA CENOMAR | ₱185.00 | PSA marriage certificate |
| NBI clearance | ₱130.00 plus a ₱30.00 e-payment fee, ₱160.00 in total | NBI clearance requirements |
| NBI clearance, delivered | ₱200.00 within NCR or ₱350.00 outside | NBI clearance renewal |
| LTO student permit | ₱250.00 | Student permit |
| LTO driver’s licence, new | ₱685.00 | New driver’s licence |
| BIR TIN card, first issue | Free; ₱100.00 to replace | TIN ID |
| DFA apostille, regular | ₱100.00 | Apostille and red ribbon |
| New passport, regular | ₱950.00 | This page |
Worked totals
Nothing here is a DFA quotation. Each line adds published figures from the agencies named, so you can see what a first passport actually costs to assemble.
| Scenario | Components | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Passport only, regular | ₱950.00 | ₱950.00 |
| Passport only, expedite | ₱1,200.00 | ₱1,200.00 |
| Passport plus a PSA birth certificate | ₱950.00 plus ₱130.00 | ₱1,080.00 |
| Married applicant, passport plus birth and marriage certificates | ₱950.00 plus ₱130.00 plus ₱130.00 | ₱1,210.00 |
| Applicant who also needs an NBI clearance | ₱950.00 plus ₱130.00 plus ₱160.00 | ₱1,240.00 |
| Special-lane companion, forced to expedite | ₱1,200.00 | ₱1,200.00 |
| Two non-exempt special-lane applicants | ₱1,200.00 twice | ₱2,400.00 |
| Passport plus a regular apostille on one document | ₱950.00 plus ₱100.00 | ₱1,050.00 |
| Passport plus an expedited apostille on one document | ₱950.00 plus ₱200.00 | ₱1,150.00 |
The clocks around a first passport
| Deadline | Published figure | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Regular release, NCR | 10 working days | This page |
| Regular release, outside NCR | 12 working days | This page |
| Expedite release, NCR | 5 working days | This page |
| Expedite release, outside NCR | 7 working days | This page |
| Adult passport validity | 10 years | This page |
| Minor passport validity | 5 years | This page |
| Minimum validity before booking a flight | 6 months | This page |
| Unclaimed passport cancelled | 1 year | This page |
| PSA viewable online copy validity | 60 days | PSA birth certificate |
| Apostille, regular release | 5 working days | Apostille and red ribbon |
| Apostille, expedited release | 2 working days | Apostille and red ribbon |
| OEC validity | 60 days | OEC guide |
| NBI clearance delivery, NCR | 5 working days | NBI clearance renewal |
| NBI clearance delivery, outside NCR | 7 to 10 working days | NBI clearance renewal |
Order the PSA documents close to the appointment rather than months ahead: the viewable online copy lapses at 60 days, the shortest clock in that list.
What this page does not cover
DFA does not publish, on the pages read for this guide, a fee for a minor’s passport distinct from an adult’s, the courier delivery charge, a refund policy, the appointment slot release schedule, or the consular fee at any specific Foreign Service Post. None of those are stated here.
Related
Passport renewal covers the renewal checklist, and passport appointment booking covers the appointment itself. For applications abroad, Dubai and Hong Kong have their own fee schedules.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is a new Philippine passport?
- For passports applied for in the Philippines, ₱950.00 regular and ₱1,200.00 expedite. A lost or mutilated ePassport carries a ₱350.00 penalty on top. For applications abroad, DFA refers you to the consular fees published by the relevant Philippine Embassy or Consulate.
- How long is it valid?
- Under Section 10 of RA 11983, the New Philippine Passport Act, and Section 53 of its IRR, a regular passport issued to a Filipino 18 years or older at the time of application is valid for 10 years. For a Filipino under 18 at the time of application, it is valid for 5 years.
- How long does processing take?
- Regular processing releases the passport 10 working days after your appointment for NCR applicants and 12 working days for applicants outside NCR. Expedited processing is 5 working days for NCR and 7 working days outside NCR.
- What do I bring to a first-time application?
- A confirmed online appointment, personal appearance, the accomplished application form, the original and a photocopy of your PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth on security paper, and any acceptable ID with one photocopy. Married females using a spouse's last name also bring a PSA Certificate of Marriage on security paper or a Report of Marriage.
- Which IDs does DFA accept?
- The Philippine Identification, the ePhilID or the printed Digital National ID. In lieu of those, DFA accepts the SSS card, GSIS card, UMID, LTO driver's licence, BLTO driver's licence issued 2022 onwards, PRC ID, OWWA E-Card, COMELEC voter's ID or certificate, PNP permit to carry firearms outside residence, senior citizen ID, airman licence issued August 2016 onwards, Philippine Postal ID, MARINA seafarer's record book or SID issued February 2020 onwards, a valid or latest passport for renewal, and a school ID where applicable.
- Can I walk in without an appointment?
- Only through the Special Lane, which runs Monday to Thursday at DFA Aseana and Consular Offices. It covers senior citizens, PWDs, pregnant applicants, minors 7 years old and below, solo parents, overseas Filipinos and emergency cases. All special-lane applicants other than senior citizens and PWDs must pay for expedited processing.
- What if my birth was registered late?
- Under Section 6 of RA 11983, supporting documents are required in addition to the basic ones. For a late-registered PSA Certificate of Live Birth, Report of Birth or Certificate of Foundling, DFA asks for at least one further item on top of the basic requirements, such as an additional primary government-issued ID accepted for passport application.
- What if I never claim it?
- The Department cancels a passport not claimed within 1 year from the date of its release, per Department Order No. 2021-012. If you apply again afterwards you must declare it and submit a Certificate of Unclaimed Passport from DFA Aseana or the concerned Consular Office.