DFA Appointment 2026: How to Book a Passport Slot
Quick answer
Booking a DFA passport appointment at passport.gov.ph is free; you then pay PHP 950 (regular) or PHP 1,200 (expedited) to confirm it. Choose an office, date and time, and fill in the form. New slots open at 12 noon and 9 p.m., Monday to Saturday, except holidays.
What are the requirements?
- An email address you can open. The appointment code is sent there.
- Your personal data exactly as on your PSA birth certificate.
- For renewal: your old passport number.
- A way to pay the passport fee online.
How much does it cost?
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Appointment booking | PHP 0 | Free on passport.gov.ph only |
| Regular passport fee | PHP 950 | Paid to confirm the slot |
| Expedited passport fee | PHP 1,200 | Paid to confirm the slot |
How do you apply, step by step?
Online
1. Go to passport.gov.ph
2. Choose an individual appointment, or a group appointment for 2 to 5 people
3. Pick your site
a DFA consular office or a temporary off-site passport service (TOPS).
4. Choose a date and time from the calendar
5. Fill in the form and check each detail
6. Confirm through the link sent to your email
7. Pay the passport fee
Only paid appointments are confirmed. Our DFA payment help covers the options.
8. Print the appointment confirmation and application form
The booking walkthrough shows these screens one by one.
Walk-in
The Special Lane (courtesy lane) takes walk-ins Monday to Friday. It is open to senior citizens, PWDs, pregnant women, solo parents, minors 7 and below with a parent, overseas Filipinos and emergency cases. Bring proof, such as a senior citizen ID, PWD ID, solo parent ID, medical certificate or OFW document. Walk-ins other than seniors and PWDs pay the expedited fee.
How long does it take?
- Booking takes about 15 to 30 minutes.
- The earliest open date ranges from a few days to several weeks, depending on the office.
Where do you apply?
Book at passport.gov.ph and choose from the DFA offices listed there. Find a DFA consular office near you.
- Apply on the official website: https://passport.gov.ph/
- Find DFA offices
What are the common problems and how do you fix them?
"No available slots"
Refresh at 12 noon or 9 p.m., when new slots open. Try other offices, including provincial ones.
No confirmation email
Check spam and trash. Still nothing? Call the appointment hotline, (02) 8234-3488.
Wrong email address used
An appointment with an invalid email is cancelled after 5 days. Book again with the right email.
Need a different date or office
Go to Schedule Appointment, then View Appointment, and use Reschedule. See our reschedule guide.
Social media pages selling slots
Do not buy. Appointments made outside passport.gov.ph are not legitimate.
Frequently asked questions
Is the DFA appointment free?
Yes. Booking is free; you only pay the passport fee.
Can I reschedule my DFA appointment?
Yes. Open View Appointment with your appointment code and email, then use the Reschedule feature.
Who can use the DFA courtesy lane?
Senior citizens, PWDs, pregnant women, solo parents, minors 7 and below with a parent, overseas Filipinos and emergency cases, with proof of their category.
Can I book a DFA appointment for my family?
Yes. A group appointment covers 2 to 5 applicants.
I lost my appointment code. What do I do?
It is in the email you used to book. Check spam or trash, or call the appointment hotline, (02) 8234-3488.
What should I bring to my DFA appointment?
Your confirmation, application form, and the documents for a new passport or a renewal.
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