ADULT PASSPORT RENEWAL

OVERVIEW

Filipinos can get their passports at the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. Getting a passport requires an appointment and personal appearance at the Embassy.

Use this checklist if:

    • Your most recent passport is an e-passport (maroon with chip logo on the cover)
    • Your e-passport is expired/expiring
    • Your e-passport is still valid but your name has changed due to marriage, annulment, or Philippine court order
    • Your e-passport is still valid but your appearance cannot be recognized from your e-passport photo

If you do not meet any of these criteria, please return to the passport homepage to review other checklists.

WHAT TO BRING

Please note that the consular officer reserves the right to require additional documents from an applicant to prove their identity and/or citizenship, and ensure accurate and complete personal data entries.

1. Passport Application Form

    • Printed Passport Application Form 
    • You will receive the application form with your appointment confirmation
    • Book your appointment here.

2. Latest Philippine Passport

    • Original and one (1) photocopy of Philippine passport data page

3. Proof of Philippine Citizenship

    • One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of proof of current Philippine citizenship, such as permanent resident card, visa, work permit, or dual citizenship identification certificate

4. For Foreign Passport Holders

    • Original and one (1) photocopy of foreign passport data page

5. For Change of Name

    • One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of PSA-issued documents that will support the change of name such as:
      1. Marriage certificate / Report of marriage
      2. Annotated birth certificate
      3. Annotated marriage contract to show annulment/divorce/court order 
      4. Marriage and death certificate of spouse
    • The name on your passport will follow the name on your PSA documents. We cannot use non-PSA documents as a basis for name change.
    • If you do not have your document issued by the PSA on security paper, please order online through psahelpline.ph or psaserbilis.com.ph.
    • If married outside the Philippines, first report your marriage to the appropriate Embassy/Consulate. You can use your Report of Marriage for your passport application at the same Embassy/Consulate that issued it, up to one year from the issue date.

6. Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope

    • (FOR US RESIDENTS) One (1) self-addressed USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope with USD 10.10 stamps and tracking numbers
    • (FOR CARIBBEAN RESIDENTS) One (1) pre-paid self-addressed courier label

7. Payment

    • USD 60.00 processing fee 
    • Accepted payment methods include cash, credit/debit card (4% convenience fee applies), or money order made payable to “Embassy of the Philippines”

You can track the status of your passport here. Please allow six to eight weeks for the processing and release of your passport. The Philippine Embassy assumes no responsibility for any delay or loss during mail delivery, or while the documents are in the custody of the courier service. 

AFTER GETTING YOUR PASSPORT

Once you receive your passport, there are a few important steps you should take:

  1. Check the Details. Verify that all personal information is correct.
  2. Sign Your Passport. Immediately sign the third page of your passport booklet.
  3. Make Copies. Make photocopies of your passport data page. Keep at least one copy at home and take another copy with you when you travel, stored separately from your actual passport. Take note of the following details: passport number, date of issue, date of expiry, and place of issue.
  4. Store It Safely. When not in use, store your passport in a secure place to prevent it from being lost or stolen.
  5. Take Care of Your Passport. Do not staple anything on the passport booklet, especially the covers, as this may damage the electronic chip and render the ePassport unreadable. Any unauthorized changes will invalidate the passport and may incur legal penalties.
  6. Check the Validity of Your Passport. Regularly check the validity of your passport and plan to renew it at least nine (9) months before it expires to avoid any travel disruptions.

FURTHER RESOURCES

Visit this page for frequently asked questions.

Set your passport appointment here.

Click here to download a checklist of requirements for renewal of adult passport.

For further inquiries, email us at passport@phembassy-us.org.