Passport Price 2026 Philippines: ₱950 Regular, ₱1,200 Rush
Quick answer
A Philippine passport costs ₱950 for regular processing or ₱1,200 for expedited (rush) processing in 2026. The price is the same for a new passport and a renewal. Booking the appointment on passport.gov.ph is free. Courier delivery and a lost passport cost extra. The new passport guide explains each step.
How much does it cost?
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Regular processing | ₱950 | 10 working days in Metro Manila, 12 elsewhere |
| Expedited (rush) processing | ₱1,200 | 5 working days in Metro Manila, 7 elsewhere |
| Lost or damaged passport penalty | ₱350 | Added to the processing fee |
| Lost passport, regular | ₱1,300 | ₱950 + ₱350 penalty |
| Lost passport, expedited | ₱1,550 | ₱1,200 + ₱350 penalty |
| Courier delivery | Not in the DFA fee | Optional; the price depends on your address |
| Appointment booking | ₱0 | Never pay for a slot |
Tips:
- The DFA has advised that new passports may take 10 to 15 working days until further notice, because of ePassport printing delays.
- Release dates are tentative. The DFA does not refund the expedited fee if the passport is late.
- Courier delivery time is not included in the release times.
- Pay only through the options shown after booking on passport.gov.ph. Payment centers may add a small convenience fee.
Costs outside the DFA fee:
- PSA birth certificate: ₱330 per copy online through PSA Serbilis, delivered in the Philippines. See PSA birth certificate online.
- PSA marriage certificate, if you use your married name.
- Notary fee for an affidavit, only if your case needs one.
Renewing instead? See the passport renewal fee, including fees at embassies abroad.
How much is a Philippine passport in 2026?
The DFA fee is ₱950 if you can wait for regular processing. If you need it sooner, expedited processing costs ₱1,200, so rush service adds ₱250. The fee pays for processing and issuing the passport. Adult passports are valid for 10 years. It does not cover courier delivery, PSA documents or notary fees.
What does a lost passport cost?
You pay the normal processing fee plus a ₱350 penalty. That is ₱1,300 with regular processing or ₱1,550 with expedited processing. If the lost passport was still valid, bring a police report and an affidavit of loss. The DFA also adds a 15-day clearing period before it processes the application. For a lost expired passport, no police report is needed. See the lost passport guide.
How much is passport delivery?
Delivery is optional and is not part of the ₱950 or ₱1,200 fee. The DFA says the delivery charge depends on your location, so it publishes no single price. If you choose courier delivery, track it with the number on your claim stub. The DFA can also release the passport on site.
Is the passport fee going up to ₱1,500?
Not now. The fee the DFA publishes is still ₱950 regular and ₱1,200 expedited. According to GMA News and Gulf News reports on the Senate hearing on the DFA's 2027 budget, the APO Production Unit, which prints passports, asked to raise the fee to ₱1,500. The DFA Secretary told senators that the DFA had asked APO to defer the increase until 2028, when a new-generation passport is planned. No new fee is in force. Under the New Philippine Passport Act, a passport fee cannot go up more than once every three years. Always pay the amount shown on passport.gov.ph after you book.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a passport in the Philippines in 2026?
₱950 for regular processing or ₱1,200 for expedited processing.
How much is a rush passport?
Expedited (rush) processing costs ₱1,200. In Metro Manila the passport is usually ready in 5 working days instead of 10.
Is it worth paying for expedited processing?
Only if you travel soon. The release date is tentative, and the extra fee is not refunded if the passport is late.
Is there a discount for seniors or PWDs?
No. Seniors and PWDs pay the same fee as everyone else. They can walk in through the Courtesy Lane without an appointment, and the lane itself is free. They may choose regular processing at ₱950 or expedited at ₱1,200.
Is the price different for a renewal?
No. Renewal costs the same: ₱950 regular or ₱1,200 expedited. See the passport renewal fee.
How much do I pay if I lost my passport?
₱1,300 with regular processing or ₱1,550 with expedited processing, because of the ₱350 penalty.
Can I get a refund if I miss my appointment?
No. The DFA does not refund the processing fee or the payment center's convenience fee.
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