Note: This page is updated as of January 2010. Philippine passport renewal procedures and requirements may change.
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Philippine passport renewal requirements:
For those with Brown Passport issued before May 1, 1995
- Old passport and photocopy of passport pages 1,2,3 (amendment). The pages showing latest Bureau of Immigration departure and arrival stamps.
- Supporting document with complete middle name.
For those with Green Passports issued after 01 May 1995
- Present passport and photocopy of inside and back cover.
- The pages showing latest Bureau of Immigration departure and arrival stamps.
- For illegitimate minor, personal appearance of mother is required.
For married women, who want to use surname of their spouse:
- Personal Appearance is required
- Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper issued by NSO or CTC issued by the Local Civil Registrar duly authenticated by NSO.
For Minors (below 18 years old): Personal appearance of either parent is required.
If minor is NOT traveling with either parent:
- Original and photocopy of DSWD Clearance
- Affidavit of Support and Consent
If both parents are abroad:
- Affidavit of support and consent (must be authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General if not executed before a Philippine Consul).
- Special Power of Attorney (must be authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate if not executed before a Philippine Consul designating the representative by name and authorizing him to apply for a passport on behalf of the minor).
- Passport and photocopy of the passport of person travelling with the minor.
Philippine Passport Photo Requirements:
The DFA currently requires passport photos to be of good quality and taken within the last six months. Required Philippine passport photo size is 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm and the facial image size must not be less than 3 cm.
The Philippine Passport Renewal Form is the same as the Philippine passport application form.
For updates or requests for either Philippine passport application or on how to renew philippine passport, please visit or call the Department of Foreign Affairs. For queries on Philippine passport renewal in US, Los Angeles and New York, please visit these sites: philippineconsulate-sf.org and philippineconsulatela.org.
Information posted here were taken from the Philippine DFA website.