Fillable Machine Readable Passport Application (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF PASSPORT

PERSONAL APPEARANCE IS REQUIRED. All applicants, whether for the renewal of a passport, or those applying for the first

time must appear personally at the Consulate General for data verification, thumb mark/finger-printing and signing of the application

form. APPLICATION BY MAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

If applicant wishes the passport to be mailed back by the Consulate, applicant should BRING a self-

addressed stamped envelope such as Certified Priority Mail, Express Mail or a prepaid FEDEX/UPS/DHL.

Metered stamps will not be accepted . The Consulate General assumes no responsibility for any loss

through the mail.

A. RENEWAL OF PASSPORT

D. FIRST TIME APPLICANTS

1. Duly accomplished application form signed by

11. Accomplish Requirements Nos. 1, 2, 4.b, and 5

applicant In case of minors below 18 years old,

12. For applicants born outside of the Philippines of

form may be signed by the parents or legal

Filipino parent(s), a Report of Birth must be filed

guardian upon presentation of proof of

at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate which has

jurisdiction over the place of birth. (See Report of

guardianship.

2. Submit two (2) identical passport photos. See

Birth Form and Requirements). Copy of the

section F (Requirements for Pictures).

processed Report of Birth should be part of the

3. Submit applicant’s old passport (most recent) for

passport application.

cancellation (the old passport will be returned to

the applicant).

E. SCHEDULE OF FEES:

4. Submit photocopies of the following documents:

a. pages 1-2 (data page) of the old passport and

New Passport / Renewal of Passport : US$ 50.00

the page with the latest arrival stamp in the

Replacement of Lost Passport:

US$ 90.00

U.S.

plus US$ 10.00 Fax/Verification Fee

b. alien registration card (green/pink card), for

U.S. permanent residents or U.S. visa

Note: Fees are non-refundable and payable only in

c. for brown passports, submit photocopy of any

cash or money order issued in the U.S. or certified,

document with complete middle name, such as

treasurer’s, manager’s or cashier’s check issued by a

Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate etc.

bank in the U.S. payable to the Philippine Consulate

d. proof of actual residence such as driver’s

General. Personal checks, credit cards and

license, state ID, employment ID, or utility bills

personal money order are not accepted.

5. For minors below 18 years old, submit a

notarized Affidavit of Support and Consent from

both parents.

F. REQUIREMENTS FOR PICTURES

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Background – Royal Blue

B. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL



Recent Photo (photo should have been taken

CIRCUMSTANCES SUCH AS CHANGE OF LAST

within the last 6 months)

NAME



Photograph should be printed on good quality

photo paper preferably with matte finish

6. For female applicant married in the Philippines,



Size – 4.5 cm. (height) X 3.5 cm (width)

submit original/certified true copy and photocopy of



Pose – image of the applicant is 70-80% of the

marriage certificate duly authenticated by the

photograph



straight frontal shot (no tilting of head)

National Statistics Office (NSO) .



“medium” smile is allowed

7. For female applicant married abroad, a Report of



collared shirt / decent attire

Marriage must be filed at the Embassy or



both ears visible

Consulate which has jurisdiction over the place



head scarf / veil for religious or health reasons

where the marriage took place. (See Report of

allowed

Marriage Form and Requirements). Copy of the



Cropping- there should be at least 8mm to

10mm space at the top of the photo between

processed Report of Marriage should be part of

the edge of the photo and the crown/head of

the passport application.

the person, to allow for cropping of the photo.

C. REPLACEMENT OF LOST PASSPORT

G. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

8. Accomplish Requirements Nos. 1, 2, 4 and 5.

The Consular Officer reserves the right to require

9. Submit a photocopy data pages (pages 1 and 2) of

additional proof or documents from an applicant, to

lost passport (if available)

prove his/her citizenship or identity pursuant to the

10. Submit one (1) original /certified true copy and

Philippine Passport Law (R.A. 8239) and the Foreign

one (1) photocopy of Birth Certificate duly

Service Act (R.A. 7157.)

authenticated by the National Statistics Office

(NSO) in Manila

H. JURISDICTION OF THE CONSULATE

In the absence of an NSO issued Birth Certificate,

submit the following:

Arkansas

Louisiana

Nebraska

a) Birth Record from the Local Civil Registrar.

Illinois

Michigan

North Dakota

b) Baptismal Certificate/Voter’s ID/ Seaman’s

Indiana

Minnesota

Ohio

Book or any public document indicating birth

Iowa

Mississippi

Oklahoma

particulars.

Kansas

Missouri

South Dakota

c) Other supporting documents which will

Wisconsin

establish applicant’s identity as Filipino citizen, e.g.

marriage certificate, school records, professional ID,

etc.

Incomplete forms and requirements will cause delay in the issuance of your passport.

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