Philippine Passport Requirements Checklist

Check this before booking

Most of DFA’s extra requirements come from birth certificate problems, not from the ID. Your name, birth date and birthplace must match on every document you bring.

If something is misspelled, missing or late-registered, fix it with the Local Civil Registrar and PSA first, then book. Source: DFA requirements for new adult applicants.

DFA’s list depends on three things: whether this is your first passport, whether you are 18 or older, and whether anything in your records changed. Find your checklist below. Bring the original and one photocopy of every document.

Which checklist do you need?

Adult, first passport

18 or older, never had a Philippine passport, or renewing an old green, brown or maroon passport.

Adult, renewing an ePassport

You have a current or expired ePassport and still have it with you.

Child below 18

New or renewal. The rules depend on who accompanies the child.

Something in my records is different

Late registration, a clerical error, a name change, dual citizenship or naturalization.

Adult new application (18 and above)

Confirmed online appointment from passport.gov.ph, unless you qualify for the courtesy lane.
Accomplished application form from your appointment packet.
Personal appearance for photo, fingerprints and signature.
PSA birth certificate (Certificate of Live Birth) on security paper (how to get one). If you were born abroad, the Report of Birth.
One acceptable ID. The National ID heads DFA’s list. See all IDs DFA accepts.
PSA marriage certificate or Report of Marriage, only if you are a married woman using your spouse’s surname.

Holders of green, brown, maroon machine-readable or other older non-electronic passports follow this new-application list, plus the old passport.

Adult renewal of an ePassport

Confirmed online appointment and accomplished application form.
Personal appearance.
Current ePassport and a photocopy of its data page.
PSA documents for any name change, originals: marriage certificate (now using your spouse’s surname), annotated birth certificate (corrected entries), annotated marriage certificate (annulment, divorce or court order), or your spouse’s death certificate (reverting after widowhood).

You do not need a new ID or birth certificate for an ordinary ePassport renewal with no changes. Renewing a non-ePassport adds one acceptable ID with a photocopy.

Renewal without appearing in person

The New Philippine Passport Act (RA 11983) allows applicants aged 60 and above and migrant workers abroad to renew without personal appearance using available technology. As of this review we found no DFA announcement that this option has launched, so plan to appear in person.

Minors below 18 (new or renewal)

The child and the accompanying adult must both appear. Children aged 7 and below may walk in through the courtesy lane; older children need an appointment.

Every minor needs

Accomplished application form.
PSA birth certificate of the child. For a renewal, also the current passport and a photocopy of its data page.
The child’s school ID, if any. Without one, a certificate of enrollment with the child’s photo and the school’s dry seal.
Passport or valid ID of the accompanying parent, with a photocopy.

Then add documents based on who comes

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Extra passport documents for minors, by accompanying adult
Situation	Extra documents
Married parents, one parent present	Copy of the other parent’s passport or ID. DFA’s renewal list also asks for the parents’ marriage certificate.
Unmarried parents	Only the mother may accompany. If she cannot, she executes a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) naming the companion; an SPA signed abroad must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate.
Another adult accompanies	SPA from a parent naming that adult, a copy of the parent’s ID attached to the SPA, and the companion’s own passport or ID.
Child will travel without a parent	DSWD travel clearance and an affidavit of support and consent from the parent.
Mother deceased, father acknowledged the child	The father may accompany with the mother’s PSA death certificate, a PSA birth certificate showing paternity, and his own ID.
Court-appointed guardian	Letter of Guardianship from the Family Court, the child’s PSA birth certificate, and the guardian’s ID.
Adopted child or foundling	Court decree of adoption, or the ICAB papers for inter-country adoption, or a PSA certificate of foundling with guardianship documents and DSWD clearance. Ask DFA for the full list for your case.

A passport for a child below 18 is valid for 5 years. For worked examples by companion and the DSWD travel clearance, see our passport for minors guide.

Special cases: what DFA asks for

These apply to both new and renewal applicants whenever your records do not line up.

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Extra documents for birth certificate and name issues
Your situation	Bring
Late-registered birth certificate	One more government ID. Without one, any two of: NBI clearance (valid or expired), Form 137-A, transcript of records or diploma, government service record, or PhilHealth Member Data Record.
Missing first name, or “Baby Boy/Girl” as first name, born before 1993	PSA-annotated birth certificate.
Misspelled name or birthplace, wrong birth day or month, or wrong sex entry	PSA-annotated birth certificate after correction under RA 9048 / RA 10172.
Using a name allowed by court order or law	Birth certificate annotated and authenticated by PSA.
PSA copy unclear or unreadable	Local Civil Registrar copy (Municipal Form 102 or Civil Registry Form 1-A for births).
No birth record at all	File a late registration with the Local Civil Registrar first, then bring the PSA copy.
Married woman reverting to maiden name	PSA birth certificate plus proof: spouse’s death certificate, or annotated marriage certificate for annulment, nullity or recognized foreign divorce. The law allows reverting only once.
IDs or school records disagree with your PSA record	Correct them first. DFA may ask for an annotated PSA document, corrected IDs, or a corrected certification.

Citizenship documents

Dual citizen (RA 9225): your Identification Certificate of Retention or Re-acquisition, Order of Approval, or Oath of Allegiance from a Philippine Foreign Service Post or the Bureau of Immigration, plus your government IDs.
Naturalized by administrative process (RA 9139): Certificate of Naturalization, certificate of renunciation of foreign citizenship, and BI Identification Certificate.
Naturalized by court (CA 473): Certificate of Naturalization, court order and certificate of finality, and BI Identification Certificate.
Naturalized by law (CA 63): Certificate of Naturalization, certified copy of the law, authenticated foreign birth certificate, and BI Identification Certificate.
Filipino by election (born before January 17, 1973 to a Filipino mother): PSA birth certificate and the documents proving your election of Philippine citizenship.

Lost or damaged passport add-ons

A replacement is processed like a new application, plus:

Lost valid passport: police report and affidavit of loss, ₱350 penalty, and a 15-working-day clearing period.
Lost expired passport: affidavit of loss and ₱350 penalty.
Damaged or mutilated passport: affidavit of explanation, surrender of the damaged passport, and ₱350 penalty.

See our lost or damaged passport guide for the full process.

Before you go

Print the appointment packet: checklist, application form and two copies of the eReceipt.
No PSA copy on hand? Order one from PSA online (PSA Serbilis) or at a PSA outlet, and allow time for delivery before your appointment.
Put originals and photocopies in the order of your checklist.
Compare every name and date against your PSA birth certificate.
For a child, confirm who will accompany and prepare the SPA in advance if it is not a parent.

For booking, fees and release times, see how to get a Philippine passport. Renewing? See how to renew.

Frequently asked questions

How many IDs do I need for a passport?

One acceptable ID, with one photocopy, for a regular new adult application. DFA asks for more only in special cases, such as a late-registered birth certificate.

Do I still need my PSA birth certificate when renewing?

Not for an ordinary ePassport renewal; bring the current ePassport and a photocopy of its data page. Bring PSA documents only when your name or civil status changed, or when renewing an older non-ePassport.

Can I use a PSA birth certificate printed years ago?

DFA asks for the original on PSA security paper; it does not publish an age limit. If the copy is faded or unreadable, DFA will ask for a copy from your Local Civil Registrar, so get a fresh copy if yours is worn.

I kept my maiden name after marriage. Do I need a marriage certificate?

No. A marriage certificate is required only if you use your spouse’s surname.

Does a minor need a DSWD travel clearance to get a passport?

Only in specific cases. DFA lists a DSWD clearance when the minor will not travel with a parent, and in some guardianship, foundling and adoption cases.

My name is spelled differently on my ID and my birth certificate. What should I do?

Correct the record before you book. DFA generally follows the birth certificate, and IDs must be consistent with your application documents. A clerical error in the birth certificate needs a PSA-annotated copy after correction under RA 9048 or RA 10172.

Official sources and further reading

These are the DFA and legal references checked for this guide. DFA may ask for additional documents, so read the checklist that comes with your appointment packet.

Independent guide: PhilippineIDs.com is not affiliated with the DFA or any Philippine government agency. Information reviewed on October 30, 2026.

Philippine Passport Requirements: Checklists for New, Renewal and Minor Applicants