Philippine Embassy Washington DC: Fees and Hours
Department of Foreign Affairs · consular
Quick answer
The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC charges US$60 for a new or renewed ePassport, US$150 for a lost one, and US$25 for most notarial and civil registry services. Passport hours are 9:00 to 15:00 by appointment, and visa and civil registry are by mail only.
Every figure on this page is from Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, Washington DC's own published documents.
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Schedule of Fees1. PHGuides is independent and not affiliated with DFA.
The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC publishes one of the most complete fee schedules of any Philippine post, covering passports, dual citizenship, civil registry, notarials and every visa class.
Passport and travel document
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| New or renewal of ePassport | US$60 |
| Diplomatic and Official ePassport | US$60 |
| Replacement of lost ePassport | US$150 |
| Travel Document | US$30 |
A lost passport costs US$90 more than a renewal. That subtraction is arithmetic on the published fees.
Dual citizenship and civil registry
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Dual citizenship under RA 9225, principal applicant | US$50 |
| Dual citizenship, derivative per dependent | US$25 |
| Report of Birth, Marriage or Death | US$25 each |
| Petition for correction of clerical or typographical error | US$50 |
| Petition for change of name | US$150 |
| Solemnization of marriage | US$60 |
The dual citizenship guide covers the RA 9225 requirements on the Philippine side.
Notarials, at one flat figure
Every notarial service the Embassy lists is US$25.
| Notarial service | Covers |
|---|---|
| Acknowledgement of document | SPA and GPA, contracts, deeds, extrajudicial settlement, bank forms, signature cards, GSIS and SSS forms, and others |
| Notarisation of affidavit or jurat | Sworn statements and others |
| Taking, transcribing and recording a deposition | Per page |
Certification, certified true copy, consular mortuary certificate and NBI clearance fingerprint card certification are each US$25 as well.
The per-page basis on depositions is the one to watch: a long transcript multiplies.
The special power of attorney guide and the affidavit of support guide cover two of the documents most often notarised here.
Paying
| Accepted | |
|---|---|
| Cash | Not accepted for mail-in services such as visa and civil registration |
| Cashier’s check or postal money order | Payable to “Embassy of the Philippines” |
| Debit or credit card | |
| Apple Pay or Google Pay |
Two rules catch people out. Personal checks are not accepted. And digital payments carry a 4% convenience fee, so a US$150 lost-passport replacement paid by card is US$156.00. That multiplication is arithmetic on the published rate.
No refund is made for services already rendered, as a matter of policy.
Expedited processing
| Fee | US$10 per document |
| Covers | Notarial services, Report of Birth, Report of Marriage, Report of Death, Consular Mortuary Certificate and visa applications |
| Authority | DFA Department Order No. 06-10 dated 2 March 2010 |
Only select services have expedited processing available, so it is not an option on a passport.
Visa fees, by nationality
The Embassy publishes three separate 9(A) temporary visitor scales.
| Validity | Visa-free nationals | Non visa-free | Chinese nationals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single entry, valid 3 months | US$30 | US$40 | US$25 |
| Multiple entry, valid 6 months | US$60 | US$80 | US$50 |
| Multiple entry, valid 1 year | US$90 | US$120 | US$100 |
An e-Visa application adds a US$25 convenience fee on top of the applicable 9(A) fee.
| Other visa class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Transit visa 9(B) | US$20 |
| Seaman visa 9(C), individual | US$20 |
| Treaty Trader or Investor visa 9(D) | US$400 |
| Student visa 9(F) | US$250 |
| Pre-Arranged Employment visa 9(G) | US$400 |
| Non-Quota Immigrant visas 13A to 13G | US$150 |
Crew list visas for vessels are banded by crew size: US$100 up to 40 crew members, US$150 from 41 to 100, US$200 from 101 to 200, and US$250 in excess of 200.
The 9(g) work visa guide covers what that classification means once the holder is in the Philippines.
Where to go, and when
The Embassy and its consular section are at two different addresses.
| Address | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Embassy | Bataan St corner 1600 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20036 | Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00 |
| Chancery Annex, Consular Section | 1617 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20036 | By appointment, see below |
| Consular service | Frontline hours |
|---|---|
| Passport | Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 15:00 |
| Dual citizenship | Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 to 12:00 |
| Notarials | Monday to Friday, 13:00 to 15:00 |
| Visa and civil registry | By mail only |
An appointment is required for the frontline services. Dual citizenship is the narrowest window at 3 hours a day and not on Mondays, and notarials do not start until the afternoon.
| Contact | |
|---|---|
| Trunkline | 202 467 9300 |
| Consular inquiries | consular@phembassy-us.org |
| Assistance to Nationals and VAW Desk | 202 769 8049 |
What the Philippine-side documents cost
| Item | Published fee | Clock |
|---|---|---|
| PSA birth certificate | ₱130.00 | Valid 60 days |
| PSA marriage certificate | ₱130.00 | Valid 60 days |
| PSA CENOMAR | ₱185.00 | Valid 60 days |
| NBI clearance | ₱130.00 plus ₱30.00, ₱160.00 total | - |
| Travel tax, economy | ₱1,620.00 | OFWs pay ₱0.00 |
What this page does not cover
The Embassy publishes fees but not processing times for most services, and none is stated here. This page also does not carry the documentary checklists for each transaction, the consular outreach schedule, which changes through the year, or the jurisdiction split between this Embassy and the United States consulates general.
Related
The Los Angeles Consulate guide and the New York Consulate guide cover the other large United States posts, the passport renewal abroad guide covers the requirements common to every post, and the dual citizenship guide covers RA 9225.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is a passport at the Washington DC Embassy?
- US$60 for a new ePassport or a renewal, and US$60 for a diplomatic or official ePassport. A replacement for a lost ePassport is US$150, and a travel document is US$30.
- What does a notarial cost?
- US$25. That single figure covers acknowledgement of a document, which includes SPAs and GPAs, contracts, deeds, extrajudicial settlements, bank forms, signature cards and GSIS or SSS forms, as well as notarisation of an affidavit or jurat, and taking a deposition per page.
- How do I pay?
- Cash, a cashier's check or postal money order payable to Embassy of the Philippines, debit or credit card, or Apple and Google Pay. Personal checks are not accepted, and cash is not accepted for mail-in services such as visa and civil registration.
- Is there a surcharge on card payments?
- Yes. A 4% convenience fee applies to digital payments. An e-Visa application carries a separate US$25 convenience fee on top of the visa fee, and any bank charges on a direct transfer are borne by the applicant.
- Can I get something processed faster?
- Only some services. Expedited processing is US$10 per document, covering notarial services, reports of birth, marriage and death, consular mortuary certificates and visa applications, authorised by DFA Department Order No. 06-10 dated 2 March 2010.
- What are the consular hours?
- At the Chancery Annex, all by appointment: passport Monday to Friday 9:00 to 15:00, dual citizenship Tuesday to Friday 9:00 to 12:00, and notarials Monday to Friday 13:00 to 15:00. Visa and civil registry are by mail only.
- How much is dual citizenship?
- US$50 for the principal applicant and US$25 for each derivative dependent, under RA 9225.
- Can I get a refund if I change my mind?
- No. The Embassy states as a matter of policy that no refund will be made for services already rendered.