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Philippine Passport Renewal: DFA Requirements, Fee and Special Cases

Renewing an ePassport is simpler than applying for the first time: in most cases you only need your current passport. Here's the DFA's checklist, the fee, when to renew, and what changes for old non-ePassports, minors, name changes, and lost or damaged passports.

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₱950Regular renewal fee
Old passportMain requirement
6 monthsValidity needed to travel
No penaltyFor an expired passport

To renew a Philippine ePassport, the DFA asks for a confirmed online appointment (passport.gov.ph), the accomplished application form, personal appearance, and your current ePassport with a photocopy of the data page. If you're changing your name, bring the original PSA document that supports it, such as your PSA marriage certificate. The fee is ₱950 (regular) or ₱1,200 (expedited), and there's no penalty for an expired passport. A lost or damaged passport adds a ₱350 penalty and extra documents, and may be treated as a new application. Old brown, green or maroon non-ePassports are always renewed as new applications, with a PSA birth certificate and a valid ID.

Renewal requirements (adult ePassport)

From the DFA Office of Consular Affairs' core requirements for adult renewal applications:

  1. Confirmed online appointment at passport.gov.ph. Courtesy Lane applicants don't need one. See how to book.
  2. Accomplished application form (generated when you book).
  3. Personal appearance.
  4. Your current ePassport, plus a photocopy of the data page.
  5. Original PSA documents supporting a change of name, only if your name is changing:
    • PSA Certificate of Marriage (to use your husband's surname)
    • Annotated PSA birth certificate
    • Annotated PSA marriage certificate showing an annulment, divorce or court order
    • PSA death certificate of your spouse

If you keep your maiden name, you don't need the marriage certificate. Need a PSA copy? See PSA marriage certificate and PSA birth certificate.

No photo, no extra ID needed in the basic list. The DFA captures your photo, and your old passport is the main document. You get the old passport back after renewal. Your old visas stay valid: carry the old passport with the new one when you travel.

Passport fee and processing time (applied in the Philippines)
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OptionFee and timeNote
Regular, Metro Manila₱950 · 10 working daysReleased 10 working days after processing
Regular, outside Metro Manila₱950 · 12 working daysReleased 12 working days after processing
Expedited, Metro Manila₱1,200 · 5 working daysTentative date; no refund if late
Expedited, outside Metro Manila₱1,200 · 7 working daysTentative date; no refund if late

Same fee for new and renewal. Lost or mutilated ePassport: +₱350 penalty. Courier time not included. The DFA also says passports may take 10 to 15 working days. Source: DFA Office of Consular Affairs, Passport FAQs.

When should you renew?

  • You can renew any time, even with more than a year left. The DFA suggests renewing within one year of the expiry date.
  • To travel abroad, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Get your new passport before booking flights.
  • Renewing an expired passport is not mandatory if you won't travel, and there's no penalty when you do renew it.
  • Ran out of pages? Pages can't be added to the 44-page booklet; renew instead.

Special cases

Some situations need extra documents, and the DFA notes that some cases are treated as new applications rather than renewals.

Your situationWhat to bring
Lost valid ePassportPolice report in English and Affidavit of Loss in English (originals and photocopies), plus the ₱350 penalty
Lost expired ePassportPolice report in English, notarized Affidavit of Loss in English, ₱350 penalty
Frequently lost passportPolice report in English, notarized Affidavit of Loss in English, ₱350 penalty
No photocopy of your last passport (in any lost case)Add your PSA birth certificate; you'll be treated as a new applicant, and more documents may be asked for
Mutilated or damaged passportNotarized Affidavit of Explanation, ₱350 penalty, and your PSA birth certificate; treated as a new applicant
Unclaimed passport issued 2010 onwardsCertificate of Unclaimed Passport (from the issuing office, the nearest Consular Office or DFA Aseana) and a notarized Affidavit of Explanation; treated as a new applicant
Came home on a Travel DocumentThe original Travel Document and a notarized Affidavit of Explanation
Lost that Travel DocumentOriginal travel records from the Bureau of Immigration and a notarized Affidavit of Explanation
Natural-born dual citizenLatest Philippine passport and PSA birth certificate (or Report of Birth)
Dual citizen under RA 9225Latest passport; original and photocopy of the Oath of Allegiance, Order of Approval or Identification Certificate (or BI Certificate of Retention/Re-acquisition); a valid ID
Naturalized citizenLatest passport and the BI Identification Certificate, SCN Certificate of Naturalization, or the court judgment or law granting citizenship
Filipino by electionLatest passport, documents of election and the BI Identification Certificate

For new-applicant cases, follow the full first-time passport requirements.

Changing or keeping your name

  • Switching to your husband's surname: bring your PSA marriage certificate on the day of your renewal.
  • Keeping your maiden name after marriage: that's allowed. You may need the marriage certificate only if you're updating your civil status from single to married.

Going back to your maiden name needs different documents depending on the reason:

  • Spouse died: PSA death certificate or Report of Death of your spouse (or an apostillized or authenticated foreign death certificate with English translation), your PSA birth certificate, and your latest passport if available.
  • Annulment, nullity, or judicially recognized divorce (including under PD 1083): PSA marriage certificate or Report of Marriage annotated with the nullity or dissolution, your PSA birth certificate, and your latest passport if available.
  • Other reasons: your PSA birth certificate, a notarized Affidavit of Explanation requesting the reversion (stating you haven't reverted before), your latest passport or travel document, and a valid ID accepted for passports that shows your maiden name.

Renewing an old non-ePassport (brown, green or maroon)

If your passport is a brown, green or machine-readable (maroon) passport, or any older passport the DFA doesn't have complete records for, the DFA treats the renewal as a new application. That's why you need your PSA birth certificate again:

  1. Confirmed online appointment (not needed for Courtesy Lane).
  2. Personal appearance.
  3. Accomplished application form.
  4. Your current non-ePassport, with a photocopy of the data page if available.
  5. PSA birth certificate on security paper, original and photocopy.
    • Married women using their husband's surname also bring the PSA marriage certificate or Report of Marriage, original and photocopy.
    • If the PSA copy can't be read clearly, the Local Civil Registrar copy is required.
  6. One accepted valid ID with one photocopy.

Keeping your maiden name? You don't need the marriage certificate. The special cases in the table above (lost, damaged, travel document, dual or naturalized citizen, reverting to your maiden name) apply to non-ePassports too. A lost expired non-ePassport needs a police report in English, a notarized Affidavit of Loss in English and the ₱350 penalty.

Birth registered late? With a late-registered PSA birth certificate, Report of Birth or Certificate of Foundling, bring an additional primary ID accepted for passports. If you don't have one, bring any two of: NBI clearance (valid or expired), school records (Form 137-A, transcript of records or diploma), a Service Record if you're a government employee, or your PhilHealth Member Data Record.

Renewing a minor's passport

Minors' passports are valid for 5 years, so they come up for renewal often. From the DFA's core requirements for minor renewal (ePassport):

  1. Confirmed online appointment (children 7 and under can use the Courtesy Lane instead).
  2. Accomplished application form.
  3. Personal appearance of the child _and_ a parent or authorized adult companion.
  4. The child's current ePassport, with a photocopy of the data page.
  5. PSA birth certificate of the child, as proof of filiation.
  6. At least one valid ID of the child and of the accompanying adult.

Child has an old non-ePassport (brown, green or maroon)? The DFA's list for minor renewal (non-ePassport) is the same: the current non-ePassport with a photocopy of the data page, the PSA birth certificate, and valid IDs of the child and the adult. The DFA notes that some cases are treated as a new application rather than a renewal. A lost expired non-ePassport needs a police report and a notarized Affidavit of Loss, both in English, plus the ₱350 penalty.

The accompanying adult brings supporting documents depending on the child's situation: married or unmarried parents, a companion with an SPA, a deceased mother, a guardian, or an adoption. These are the same as for a first passport; see the minor passport table.

  • Lost or damaged: the same documents and ₱350 penalty as for adults, but the police report must be filed, and the Affidavit of Loss or Explanation signed, by the parent, legal guardian or authorized person who will accompany the child. Bring originals and photocopies.
  • No parent or guardian available: the people with substitute parental authority under Article 216 of the Family Code accompany the child, unless a court orders otherwise. If there are conflicting custody claims, a court order is required.
  • Filipino minors abandoned abroad: the consular official at the Philippine embassy or consulate may start the application, with the child's best interest first.

Fees and processing time

FeeMetro ManilaOutside Metro Manila
Regular₱95010 working days12 working days
Expedited₱1,2005 working days7 working days
Lost or mutilated ePassport+₱350 penalty

Release dates are tentative, and the DFA notes passports may take 10 to 15 working days. Adult passports are valid for 10 years.

Pag-renew ng pasaporte: Mag-book sa passport.gov.ph, dalhin ang kasalukuyang ePassport at photocopy ng data page, at ang PSA marriage certificate kung magpapalit ng apelyido. ₱950 ang regular at ₱1,200 ang expedited. Walang multa kung expired na. Kung nawala o nasira, may ₱350 na multa at dagdag na dokumento.

Official contacts

  • Appointments: passport.gov.ph · (02) 8234-3488
  • Consular inquiries: (02) 8651-9400 · oca.concerns@dfa.gov.ph

Frequently asked questions

What are the requirements for passport renewal in the Philippines?

A confirmed online appointment, the accomplished application form, personal appearance, and your current ePassport with a photocopy of the data page. Add the original PSA document supporting any change of name, such as your PSA marriage certificate.

How much is passport renewal?

₱950 for regular processing or ₱1,200 for expedited. There's no penalty for renewing an expired passport, but a lost or mutilated ePassport adds ₱350.

Do I need a PSA birth certificate to renew my passport?

Not for a normal ePassport renewal. You need it if you're renewing an old non-ePassport (brown, green or maroon), if your passport was lost and you have no photocopy of it, if it's damaged, or in other cases the DFA treats as new applications.

How do I renew an old brown, green or maroon passport?

The DFA treats it as a new application. Bring your current non-ePassport (with a photocopy of the data page if available), your PSA birth certificate (original and photocopy), one valid ID with a photocopy, and your PSA marriage certificate if you use your husband's surname.

What are the requirements to renew a child's passport?

An online appointment (or the Courtesy Lane for children 7 and under), the application form, the child's current ePassport with a photocopy of the data page, the child's PSA birth certificate, and valid IDs of the child and the accompanying parent or authorized adult. Both must appear in person.

Can I renew my passport before it expires?

Yes, any time. The DFA suggests renewing within a year of expiry, and your passport must be valid for at least 6 months to travel.

I lost my passport. Can I still renew?

Yes. Bring a police report in English and an Affidavit of Loss in English and pay the ₱350 penalty. If you don't have a photocopy of the lost passport, you'll also need your PSA birth certificate and will be treated as a new applicant.

Will I get my old passport back?

Yes. The DFA returns your old passport after renewal. Keep it if it has valid visas.

How do I change to my married name when renewing?

Bring your original PSA marriage certificate on the day of your renewal appointment.

Can I go back to my maiden name in my passport?

Yes. The documents depend on the reason: your spouse's death, an annulment or recognized divorce, or another reason with a notarized Affidavit of Explanation.

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