DFA Public Advisory: Opening of Passport Appointment Slots

Beginning 2 May 2018, and everyday thereafter, the Department of Foreign Affairs will open online passport appointment slots for July to September 2018 for Consular Offices in the Philippines WITH  THE  EXCEPTION  OF DFA Aseana in Paranaque City.

The pilot testing of ePayment in DFA Aseana is in the final stages. Once finalized — and we hope this to materialize very soon — ePayment will be fully implemented in all Consular Offices beginning with DFA Aseana.

The pilot tests have shown promising results. Show up rates have risen to 95 percent and above, minimizing the number of slots wasted through non-appearance. There are no bogus appointments as applicants now have to pay before an appointment is confirmed. The time applicants spend at DFA has been reduced considerably, with ePayment decreasing the usual processing time.

The DFA seeks the public’s understanding and cooperation as we continue to implement measures to improve our passporting services and increase our capacity to serve applicants.

The DFA reminds the public that OFWs, senior citizens, persons with disability, solo parents, minors 7 years old and below and those with emergency and urgent travels may apply for or renew their passports at any Consular Office INCLUDING DFA Aseana without an online appointment.

PASSPORT.GOV.PH

DFA Passport Application Guidelines

NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED for the following:

  1. Senior Citizen with Senior Citizen ID
  2. Person with Disability (PWDs) with PWD ID or visible disability
  3. Solo Parent with Valid Solo Parent ID
  4. Pregnant women with medical certificate
  5. Minors seven (7) years old and below

You may avail of the PRIORITY LANE at DFA Aseana or at any DFA Satellite Office or Regional Consular Office to apply for your passport.

We remind you that passport appointments are free. The DFA discourages applicants from securing online appointment through fixers. Please be warned that dealing with fixers is at your own risk and expense.

Source: dfa.gov.ph

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2 Comments

  1. Ang hirap kumuha ng appointment online kahit araw araw na akng ng online hindi ako nkakuha ng slot ibalik sa walk in ang pag kuha sa passport, alam ko hindi lang ako ang nahihirapan kundi maraming tao lalo na nasa malayo sa kabihasnan sana maawa po kayo sa amin,dati po akong ofw.

    • please ibalik sa walk in ang pagkuha ng passport hindilahat ng tao computer literate.kagaya ko hindi ako marunong kung ano pipindutin.sana maglagay kayo ng lane para sa kagaya ko na walang alam sa computer.salamat po.

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