About Passport & Apostille applications from the Philippines
Philippine passports are processed by the Department of Foreign Affairs. Applicants book an appointment through the official DFA passport appointment system and appear in person at a DFA consular office for data capture. Requirements differ for first-time applicants, renewals, minors and lost or damaged passports.
Since the Philippines joined the Apostille Convention in 2019, Philippine public documents for use in other member countries are authenticated by the DFA with an apostille. Some documents must first be certified by the issuing agency — for example, school records may need prior authentication. We help you identify and prepare each step.
How VisaReady PH helps
- Passport requirements checklist for new, renewal and minor applications
- Guidance on the official DFA online appointment system
- Apostille requirements and document preparation
- Identifying documents that need prior certification by the issuing agency
- Guidance on authorized representatives and release options, where applicable
Documents commonly requested
Requirements depend on your circumstances and are set by the relevant authority. They can change without notice, so we confirm the current official checklist for your case. Commonly requested items include:
- For passports: PSA birth certificate, valid IDs and your old passport (if renewing)
- For minors: parents' IDs and additional supporting documents
- For apostille: the original document and any required prior certification
- Valid ID of the applicant or authorized representative
How it works
- Send an inquiry — tell us about your case. Please don't send sensitive documents yet.
- Get a quotation — we confirm the scope, the requirements and our fee in writing.
- Prepare and review — we guide you through each form and document.
- Submit and track — you get clear instructions for appointments, submission and next steps.