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How To Apply for a Philippine Passport

Preparation Fill out an application form completely and complete the requirements before heading to DFA. This will save you time rather than proceeding to DFA unprepared. You can download the application form on the DFA web site. Read the instructions on how to print out the form. Printing the form specifies 8.5" x 13" bond paper. Read the instructions on page 2 of the application form. The requirements and the fees are specified on that page. Queue early at the DFA gate, which is at A. Arnaiz Avenue. The DFA office opens at 8:00 AM. If you get there earlier, you'd be done by 12:00 noon, otherwise, you'd be up queueing until 2:00 PM or later. The office closes at lunch break. For instructions on how to go to DFA, read my previous post . Companions not applying for a passport will be refused an entry. Avoid the fixers that roam the vicinity. You don't need their assistance. Step 1. Verification of Your Documents (Where: Basketball court) Proceed to the basketba

How To Go To DFA Manila (New Office Address)

Where To Schedule An Appointment for Your Passport Application or Renewal? To secure a new or renew your passport, you need to apply online and schedule an appointment via the DFA Passport Appointment System. The new website for the DFA Passport Appointment System is www.passport.gov.ph . The old site was www.passport.com.ph. If you go to the old site, you will be redirected to the new site. Remember to complete all your requirements before going to your selected DFA regional, consular, or satellite office. DFA Consular Office in Metro Manila Update. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA Consular Office) moved to a new location. Its new office address (DFA Consular Office) is: ASEANA Business Park, Bradco Avenue corner Macapagal Boulevard, Paranaque City Hotline (02) 737-1000 View Larger Map DFA Passport Appointment System With its DFA Passport Appointment System, you can now apply online and set an appointment date for your personal appearance (data capturing purposes).