QuestionsQuestions (ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING COUNCIL)
Yes. The Secretary may cause passports to be issued and verified abroad by such designated Philippine diplomatic or consular officers under additional rules.
Passports may be granted and issued only to citizens of the Philippines.
Yes. A minor may apply on his own; however, if the natural or legal guardian requests that the application be denied, issuance may be denied.
Only citizens of the Philippines may be included. A spouse may be included; a parent may include unmarried minor children/step-children; certain tender-age relatives (e.g., minor grandchild, niece, nephew) may be included if the minor’s parental/legal guardian requests. Adopted children may be included with proof they are Philippine citizens.
A passport that includes such minor may be limited in validity up to the date the minor attains majority.
Before issuance, the applicant must subscribe to and submit a written application duly verified by oath/affirmation before authorized DFA officials, a DFA diplomatic/consular officer abroad, or a person authorized by law to administer oaths.
The application must include: applicant’s name; place/date of birth; occupation; permanent residence; present citizenship and citizenship at birth; parents’ names and nationality; naturalization/oath of allegiance to a foreign state; acceptance of foreign military commission (if any); if father naturalized in PH (date); if female applicant—marital history and husband details; if husband naturalized in PH (date/place or through father); intended port of departure and sailing vessel details; countries to visit and object of visit; period intended to return to PH; applicant description; names/dates/places of birth of persons included; and other pertinent info required by the Secretary.
Yes. The application must be executed in person by the applicant, and it must include an oath or affirmation of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines.
Children may execute applications if of sufficient intelligence to understand the statements and the oath/affirmation. As a rule, children aged 14 or more should execute their own applications.
The applicant must submit documentary proof of Philippine citizenship, as well as evidence of Philippine citizenship of any person included in the application.
A baptismal certificate from the church official in charge of records (with required details) should be submitted; if that is not obtainable, an affidavit by a reputable person (preferably a close blood relative) stating relevant birth and parentage facts and how the affiant acquired knowledge.
Naturalized citizens must submit their naturalization certificate (or certified copy). Those claiming citizenship through a husband or parent must submit the husband’s/parent’s naturalization certificate (or certified copy).
In addition to birth or baptismal certificate, she must submit her marriage certificate and whatever evidence she has regarding her husband’s Philippine citizenship.
Naming: the application must contain the full name without titles (e.g., not 'Atty.'), and court-ordered name changes must be supported by a certified copy of the order. Photographs: three identical passport photos (unmounted), within required size range, light background, taken not more than six months prior, full frontal, not snapshots/newspaper/full-length; one photo must be signed by the applicant and affixed to the passport; the unsigned photos are attached to the application.
The applicant should be accompanied by one credible witness who is a Philippine citizen, has known the applicant for at least two years, and has a definite place of residence. The witness must attest to the applicant’s Philippine citizenship and truth of the application statements. If no Filipino is available, an alien known to the issuing office may act as witness.
No. EO No. 1 provides that no lawyer or other person who expects to receive a fee in connection with the passport application will be accepted as supporting witness.
The original possible validity is restricted to two years. It may be renewed for not more than two additional years, subject to regulations and discretion of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs (who may restrict validity to less than two years).
The Secretary may refuse issuance, restrict passports for use only in certain countries, withdraw or cancel already issued passports, withdraw a passport to restrict its validity or use, and require satisfactory evidence of the object of the applicant’s journey abroad.