PASSPORT SERVICES

HOW TO APPLY

1. Schedule an Appointment. Appointment is required for this service. Book your appointment here.
2. Prepare your documents. Complete your required documents before the appointment.
3. Proceed to the Consulate. On the day of your appointment, go to the Consulate to submit your application form and supporting documents, and pay the processing fee.
4. Biometric Data Collection. Your fingerprints and photograph will be taken digitally. You will also be asked to confirm that all your details are correct.
5. Receive your Passport. Your passport will be mailed to you within six to eight weeks after your appointment.

REQUIREMENTS

Please note that the consular officer may request additional documents to verify an applicant’s identity and/or citizenship, and to ensure the accuracy and completeness of personal information. Kindly be advised that the Consulate does not have photocopying or printing facilities available on site.

1. Printed Passport Application Packet with bar code
2. Birth Certificate or Report of Birth
   • One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of the birth certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on security paper. See sample here.
   • If you do not have a birth certificate issued by the PSA on security paper, please order online through https://psahelpline.ph/
   • If born outside the Philippines, first report your birth to the appropriate Embassy/Consulate.
   • You can use your Report of Birth for your passport application at the same Embassy/Consulate where it was filed, up to one (1) year from date of issue.

   Note: A Local Civil Registrar (LCR) copy may be required if the PSA Birth Certificate is not clear or is unreadable.

3. Proof of Philippine Citizenship
   • One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of proof of current Philippine citizenship, such as permanent resident card, visa, or work permit.
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:
     • Marriage Certificate / Report of Marriage
     • Annotated birth certificate
     • Annotated marriage contract to show annulment/divorce/court order
     • Marriage and death certificate of spouse
   • The name on your passport will follow the name on your PSA documents. Non-PSA documents cannot be used as a basis for name change.
   • If you do not have your document issued by the PSA on security paper, please order online through https://psahelpline.ph/
   • If married outside the Philippines, you must 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 where it was issued, up to one (1) year from the issue date.

   Note: A Local Civil Registrar (LCR) copy may be required if the PSA Marriage Certificate is not clear or unreadable.

6. (Optional) Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope if you prefer the documents to be returned by mail, please provide:
   • One (1) self-addressed stamped envelope with tracking number
   • Legibly write your name and mailing address in the “To” section (recipient)
   • Leave the “From” section (sender) blank
7. Payment
   • USD 60.00 processing fee
   • Accepted payment methods include CASH, money order payable to “Philippine Consulate General”, or credit card (with convenience fee)

RELEASING

Please allow six (6) to eight (8) weeks for the processing and release of your passport.

By Pick up:

Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Submit the official receipt to claim your passport. In case you are unavailable to personally claim your passport, your authorized representative must submit the official receipt, an authorization letter with your signature, and valid IDs of both you and your representative.

No appointment is needed to personally claim your passport.

By mail:

Applicants have the option to receive their passports/consular documents by mail, using a self-addressed, stamped envelope. 

The Consulate strongly recommends courier services through companies such as DHL, FedEx, or UPS to lessen the possibility of loss or delay in the receipt of the passports/consular documents.

Applicants may opt to use USPS’ services, but are also advised to secure a package tracking number. Moreover, applicants are solely responsible for ensuring that the self-addressed, stamped envelope contains enough stamps for it to reach its intended destination from the Consulate, that handwriting is legible, and delivery address indicated is clear and correct. 

The Consulate is not liable for any delay or loss during mail delivery or while documents are in the custody of the courier service. 

 

HOW TO APPLY

1. Schedule an Appointment. Appointment is required for this service. Book your appointment here.
2. Prepare your documents.Complete your required documents before the appointment.
3. Proceed to the Consulate. On the day of your appointment, go to the Consulate to submit your application form and supporting documents, and pay the processing fee.
4. Biometric Data Collection. Your fingerprints and photograph will be taken digitally. You will also be asked to confirm that all your details are correct.
5. Receive your Passport. Your passport will be mailed to you within six to eight weeks after your appointment.

REQUIREMENTS

Passport applications filed by dual citizens rights after Philippine citizenship reacquisition are treated as new applications, hence the following additional requirements. Kindly be advised that the Consulate does not have photocopying or printing facilities available on site.

1. Printed Passport Application Packet with bar code
2. Birth Certificate or Report of Birth
   • One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of the birth certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on security paper. See sample here.
   • If you do not have a birth certificate issued by the PSA on security paper, please order online through https://psahelpline.ph/
   • If born outside the Philippines, first file a report of birth to the appropriate Embassy/Consulate. The Report of Birth of the minor can be used for passport application at the same Embassy/Consulate it was issued, up to one (1) year from the issue date.
   • If the applicant is a newborn (less than 1 year old), and has no PSA-authenticated Report of Birth yet
     • Original copy and one (1) photocopy of the Report of Birth issued by the Philippine Consulate General Houston

   Note: A Local Civil Registrar (LCR) copy may be required if the PSA Birth Certificate is not clear or is unreadable.

3. Proof of Philippine Citizenship
   • One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of proof of current Philippine citizenship, such as permanent resident card, visa, or work permit.
4. Latest Philippine Passport (if available)
   • Original and one (1) photocopy of the Philippine passport page
5. Personal Appearance of Parent or Authorized Adult Companion
   • Original and one (1) photocopy of both parents’ valid ID
   • In case the minor applicant is accompanied by only one (1) parent during the application process,
     For Marital Minor Applicants:
     • Personal appearance of one of the parents’ name in the PSA-authenticated birth certificate
     • Valid Philippine passport or other competent proof of identity of the accompanying parent and the copy of her/his spouse’s passport or other competent proof of identity
     • If the accompanying parent is an alien, the non-Filipino parent must present her or his foreign passport and a copy of the Filipino parent’s Philippine passport or other competent proof of identity;
     • Parent’s Marriage Certificate; and
     • If accompanied by an authorized adult companion, Affidavit of Support and Consent with Special Power of Attorney executed by either of the minor’s parents or her/his legal guardian, as the case maybe, her/his passport or other component proof of identity, and copy of the passport or other competent proof of identity of the minor’s parent.

     For None-Marital Minor Applicants:

     • Only the mother shall principally accompany the child and file the passport application
     • Court Order awarding guardianship or parental authority, if parents are divorced or annulled.
   • In case of Non-Marital Minor whose Mother is nowhere to be found
     If the non-marital minor is eight (8) years old and above, and acknowledged by the father in the PSA-authenticated Birth Certificate, the father may accompany the minor during the passport application. The father shall provide either a copy of the Court Order or Affidavit of Explanation.
   • In case of Non-Marital Minor applicant whose mother is deceased / absent and the father is unknown
     • Personal Appearance of the minor applicant and the guardian
     • Valid Passport or valid government ID of the adult guardian
     • Affidavit of Guardianship
   • In case of Non-Marital Minor whose mother is deceased but is acknowledged by the Father on the Birth Certificate
     • The father as the present parent may accompany the minor child in applying for a passport, provided that the father’s name must appear in the PSA-authenticated Birth Certificate of the minor child.
     • If the father is unable to accompany the child, the father must execute a Special Power of Attorney in favor of another person who will accompany the child following Article 216 of the Family Code.
   • In case Minor applicant whose Parents are deceased
     • Either surviving maternal or paternal grandparents of the child are authorized to apply for the child’s passport
     • For non-marital minor, maternal grandparents are authorized to apply for passport
   • If the minor applicant has undergone the process of domestic adoption
     • Personal Appearance of the minor applicant and the adoptive parent/s
     • Valid passport or valid government issued ID of adoptive parent/s
     • Court decree of Adoption
     • If the applicant is not accompanied by adoptive parent/s during the application process, the accompanying adult must submit a Special Power of Attorney executed by the adoptive parent/s designating the minor’s companion to assist in the application process. The Special Power of Attorney must be authenticated by the Philippine Consulate if executed abroad.
     • If the applicant is not travelling with the adoptive parent/s, a DSWD clearance and Affidavit of Support and Consent executed by the adoptive parent/s must be submitted.
   • If the minor applicant is undergoing or has undergone the process of foreign adoption / Inter Country Adoption Board (ICAB) adoption process
     • Personal Appearance of the minor applicant and ICAB representative
     • PSA-authenticated Birth Certificate/PSA authenticated Certificate of Founding
     • Endorsement from ICAB
     • Certificate of Child Available for Adoption/Deed of Voluntary Commitment
     • Placement Authority issued by ICAB
     • Certificate for Issuance of Passport issued by ICAB
     • Clearance for Inter-Country Adoption
     • Child Study Report
     • DSWD Clearance
   • If the applicant is a foundling and NOT for adoption
     • Personal Appearance of minor applicant and adult guardian
     • PSA Certificate of Foundling
     • Passport or valid government-issued ID of adult guardian
     • DSWD Clearance
     • Affidavit of guardianship
6. For Foreign Passport Holders
   • Original and one (1) photocopy of the child’s foreign passport data page
7. (Optional) Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope

   If you prefer the documents to be returned by mail, please provide:

   • One (1) self-addressed stamped envelope with tracking number
   • Legibly write your name and mailing address in the “To” section (recipient)
   • Leave the “From” section (sender) blank
8. Payment
   • USD 60.00 processing fee
   • Accepted payment methods include CASH, money order payable to “Philippine Consulate General”, or credit card (with convenience fee)

RELEASING

Please allow six (6) to eight (8) weeks for the processing and release of your passport.

By pick-up:

Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Submit the official receipt to claim your passport. In case you are unavailable to personally claim your passport, your authorized representative must submit the official receipt, an authorization letter with your signature, and valid IDs of both you and your representative.

No appointment is needed to personally claim your passport.

By mail:

Applicants have the option to receive their passports/consular documents by mail, using a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

The Consulate strongly recommends courier services through companies such as DHL, FedEx, or UPS to lessen the possibility of loss or delay in the receipt of the passports/consular documents.

Applicants may opt to use USPS’ services, but are also advised to secure a package tracking number. Moreover, applicants are solely responsible for ensuring that the self-addressed, stamped envelope contains enough stamps for it to reach its intended destination from the Consulate, that handwriting is legible, and delivery address indicated is clear and correct.

The Consulate is not liable for any delay or loss during mail delivery or while documents are in the custody of the courier service.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Schedule an Appointment. Appointment is required for this service. Book your appointment here. 
2. Prepare your documents. Complete your required documents before the appointment. 
3. Proceed to the Consulate. On the day of your appointment, go to the Consulate to submit your application form and supporting documents, and pay the processing fee.
4. Biometric Data Collection. Your fingerprints and photograph will be taken digitally. You will also be asked to confirm that all your details are correct.
5. Receive your Passport. Your passport will be mailed to you within six to eight weeks after your appointment.

REQUIREMENTS

a. Printed Passport Application Form

b. Birth Certificate or Report of Birth

• One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of the birth certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on security paper. See sample here. 
• If you do not have a birth certificate issued by the PSA on security paper, please order online through https://psahelpline.ph/
• If born outside the Philippines, first report your birth to the appropriate Embassy/Consulate. You can use your Report of Birth for your passport application at the same Embassy/Consulate it was issued, up to one year from the issue date. 

Note: A Local Civil Registrar (LCR) copy may be required if the PSA Birth Certificate is not clear or unreadable.

Kindly be advised that the Consulate does not have photocopying or printing facilities available on site.

c. Latest Philippine Passport

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

d. US Passport Holders

• Original and one (1) photocopy of US passport and/or US-state issued IDs or passport issued by country of second citizenship

e. Dual Citizenship Certificate

• Original and one (1) photocopy of the IC or Certificate of Retention/Re-acquisition of PH citizenship, oath of allegiance, and order of approval, issued by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate OR the Bureau of Immigration (BI)

f. For Change of Name

• One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of PSA-issued documents that will support the change of name such as:
  • Marriage Certificate / Report of Marriage
  • Annotated birth certificate
  • Annotated marriage contract to show annulment/divorce/court order
  • Marriage and death certificate of spouse
• The name on your passport will follow the name on your PSA documents. Non-PSA documents cannot be used as a basis for name change.
• If you do not have your document issued by the PSA on security paper, please order online through https://psahelpline.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 it was issued, up to one (1)  year from the issue date. 

Note: A Local Civil Registrar (LCR) copy may be required if the PSA Marriage Certificate is not clear or unreadable.

g. (Optional) Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope

If you prefer the documents to be returned by mail, please provide:

• One (1) self-addressed stamped envelope with tracking number
• Legibly write your name and mailing address in the “To” section (recipient)
• Leave the “From” section (sender) blank

h. Payment

• USD 60.00 processing fee
• Accepted payment methods include CASH, money order payable to “Philippine Consulate General”, or credit card (with convenience fee)

RELEASING

Please allow six (6) to eight (8) weeks for the processing and release of your passport. 

By pick up:

Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Submit the official receipt to claim your passport. In case you are unavailable to personally claim your passport, your authorized representative must submit the official receipt, an authorization letter with your signature, and valid IDs of both you and your representative. 

No appointment is needed to personally claim your passport. 

By mail:

Applicants have the option to receive their passports/consular documents by mail, using a self-addressed, stamped envelope. 

The Consulate strongly recommends courier services through companies such as DHL, FedEx, or UPS to lessen the possibility of loss or delay in the receipt of the passports/consular documents.

Applicants may opt to use USPS’ services, but are also advised to secure a package tracking number. Moreover, applicants are solely responsible for ensuring that the self-addressed, stamped envelope contains enough stamps for it to reach its intended destination from the Consulate, that handwriting is legible, and delivery address indicated is clear and correct. 

The Consulate is not liable for any delay or loss during mail delivery or while documents are in the custody of the courier service. 

 

REQUIREMENTS

Submit requirements listed under First Time Applicant and the following additional requirements:

A. For replacement of Lost Passport

• Photocopy of the lost passport (if available)
• Notarized Affidavit of Loss
• Police Report

B.  For replacement of Damaged/Mutilated Passport

• Surrender original damaged/mutilated passport
• Notarized Affidavit of Explanation

Kindly be advised that the Consulate does not have photocopying or printing facilities available on site.

RELEASING

Please allow six (6) to eight (8) weeks for the processing and release of your passport. 

By pick up:

Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Submit the official receipt to claim your passport. In case you are unavailable to personally claim your passport, your authorized representative must submit the official receipt, an authorization letter with your signature, and valid IDs of both you and your representative. 

No appointment is needed to personally claim your passport. 

By mail:

Applicants have the option to receive their passports/consular documents by mail, using a self-addressed, stamped envelope. 

The Consulate strongly recommends courier services through companies such as DHL, FedEx, or UPS to lessen the possibility of loss or delay in the receipt of the passports/consular documents.

Applicants may opt to use USPS’ services, but are also advised to secure a package tracking number. Moreover, applicants are solely responsible for ensuring that the self-addressed, stamped envelope contains enough stamps for it to reach its intended destination from the Consulate, that handwriting is legible, and delivery address indicated is clear and correct. 

The Consulate is not liable for any delay or loss during mail delivery or while documents are in the custody of the courier service. 

 

The Philippine Consulate issues travel documents to Filipino citizens who need to travel urgently to the Philippines but cannot meet the requirements for a regular passport, typically due to emergencies such as serious illness or the death of an immediate family member.

A travel document is valid only for thirty (30) days upon date of issuance and only for direct, one-way travel to the Philippines. It cannot be used for other destinations.

To obtain a travel document, proof of urgency is required, such as medical certificates or death certificates.

Some countries do not accept emergency travel documents, even if you are just transiting through the country. Check with the embassy of the country you plan to transit through to find out if they will accept a travel document.

After returning to the Philippines, your travel document is expired and cannot be used again. You must apply for a new passport at any Department of Foreign Affairs consular office upon arrival in the Philippines.

REQUIREMENTS

Use this checklist if:

• You lost your valid passport and have an urgent travel to the Philippines
• Your passport is expiring and you have to travel to the Philippines
• You cannot renew your passport before you travel

A. Duly accomplished and notarized Travel Document Application Form

B. Proof of Philippine Citizenship

• Original and two (2) photocopies of proof of current Philippine citizenship, such as permanent resident card, visa, notice of action, work permit, or dual citizenship identification certificate

C. Proof of Urgent Travel

• Any document demonstrating proof of urgency

D. Photos

• Four (4) recent color 2” x 2” photos, taken within the last six (6) months, with white background

E. Latest Philippine Passport

• Original and/or one photocopy of expired passport
• If original passport is not available, execute a notarized Affidavit of Loss

F. Cover Letter (IF MAILED)

• Indicate the purpose of your request and the number of copies needed
• Write your name and contact information (mobile number and email address)
• List of enclosed documents

G. Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (Optional)

If you prefer the documents to be returned by mail, please provide:

• One (1) self-addressed stamped envelope with tracking number
• Legibly write your name and mailing address in the “To” section (recipient)
• Leave the “From” section (sender) blank

H. Payment

• USD 30.00 processing fee
• Accepted payment methods include CASH, money order payable to “Philippine Consulate General”, or credit card (with convenience fee)

Kindly be advised that the Consulate does not have photocopying or printing facilities available on site.

RELEASING

Please allow six (6) to eight (8) weeks for the processing and release of your passport. 

By pick-up:

Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Submit the official receipt to claim your passport. In case you are unavailable to personally claim your passport, your authorized representative must submit the official receipt, an authorization letter with your signature, and valid IDs of both you and your representative. 

No appointment is needed to personally claim your passport. 

By mail:

Applicants have the option to receive their passports/consular documents by mail, using a self-addressed, stamped envelope. 

The Consulate strongly recommends courier services through companies such as DHL, FedEx, or UPS to lessen the possibility of loss or delay in the receipt of the passports/consular documents.

Applicants may opt to use USPS’ services, but are also advised to secure a package tracking number. Moreover, applicants are solely responsible for ensuring that the self-addressed, stamped envelope contains enough stamps for it to reach its intended destination from the Consulate, that handwriting is legible, and delivery address indicated is clear and correct. 

The Consulate is not liable for any delay or loss during mail delivery or while documents are in the custody of the courier service.