GREEN PASSPORT, MRP* (Machine Readable Passport) or OLDER PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS

Embassyreqs Passsport 01

Personal Appearance + Appointment

Embassyreqs Passsport 03

Current e-Passport with one (1) photocopy of the DATA PAGE

Embassyreqs Passsport 04

Original or notarized copy of proof that the applicant is still a Filipino and one (1) photocopy. Such proof may be, but not limited to, a green card, visa, notice of action, work permit, or dual IC.
(Note: absence of any such aforementioned documents will not automatically result in denial of a passport application and an applicant possessing other evidence that proves that he/she has retained Filipino citizenship may still proceed with his/her application subject to the assessment of the Consular Officer.)

Embassyreqs Passsport 09

Original and photocopy of Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Birth Certificate (if name is incomplete)

Embassyreqs Passsport 05

Self-Addressed USPS Priority/ Priority Express Return Envelope (with postage stamps valued $9.85 and Tracking Number)

Embassyreqs Passsport 13

Married Female:
Original and photocopy of PSA Marriage Certificate or Report of Marriage issued by the appropriate Philippine Embassy / Consulate

(Note: If married outside the Philippines and marriage was not reported to PH authorities, a Report of Marriage application must first be filed to the PH Embassy/Consulate which has consular jurisdiction over the place of marriage.)

Embassyreqs Passsport 06

Processing fee $60.00
payable in cash or money order made payable to “Embassy of the Philippines”. (Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted)

Additional Requirements for Change of Family Name

  • Original and photocopy of annotated Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Birth Certificate
  • Original and photocopy of PSA Marriage Certificate or Report of Marriage issued by the appropriate Philippine Embassy / Consulate (Note: If married outside the Philippines and marriage was not reported to PH authorities, a Report of Marriage application must first be filed to the PH Embassy/Consulate which has consular jurisdiction over the place of marriage.)
  • Original and photocopy of PSA Marriage Certificate annotated to indicate court decision on annulment/ recognition of divorce
  • Original and photocopy of Death Certificate of Deceased Spouse (on PSA Security paper if deceased is Filipino)

Additional Requirements for Dual Citizen

  • Original and one (1) photocopy of Identification Certificate issued by the Philippine Foreign Service Post (FSP) or the Bureau of Immigration (BI)
  • Original and photocopy of US passport

Additional Requirements for Dual Citizen born in a Foreign Country

  • Original and one (1) photocopy of PSA Report of Birth
  • Original and photocopy of US passport

The Consular Officer reserves the right to require additional documents from an applicant, to prove his/her identity and/or citizenship, and ensure accurate and complete personal data entries, pursuant to the Philippine Passport Law (R.A. 8239) and the Foreign Service Act (R.A. 7157).
* MRP was distributed in May 2010

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