Philippine Passport Renewal in the USA: USD 60, Mailed Back
Quick answer
You renew your Philippine passport at the Embassy or Consulate General that covers your state. At the Embassy, renewal needs an appointment and personal appearance for your photo and fingerprints. The Embassy in Washington, D.C. charges USD 60, and the new passport is mailed to you within six to eight weeks.
The steps that are the same at every post are in Philippine passport renewal abroad. This page covers what is specific to the US, using the Embassy's rules as the example.
What are the requirements?
What the Embassy in Washington, D.C. asks for:
- The printed application form. You receive it with your appointment confirmation.
- Your latest Philippine passport and one photocopy of the data page.
- Proof of your current status, original and one photocopy: green card, visa, work permit or dual citizenship certificate.
- If you also hold a foreign passport: the original and a photocopy of its data page.
- For a name change: PSA marriage certificate, report of marriage, or annotated PSA documents. Non-PSA papers are not accepted.
- One self-addressed USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate envelope with USD 12.90 in stamps and a tracking number.
Bring your own photocopies. The Embassy has no photocopier or printer.
How much does it cost?
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passport renewal (ePassport) | USD 60 | Cash, card (4% fee) or money order |
| Lost ePassport | USD 150 | Plus notarized affidavit of loss and police report |
| Damaged passport | USD 60 | Plus notarized affidavit of mutilation |
| Return postage | USD 12.90 | Stamps on your USPS Priority Mail envelope |
How do you apply, step by step?
1. Find your post on the Consulate Finder
2. Book online
The Embassy uses passport.gov.ph.
3. Go on your date with your documents, form and envelope
Bring a pen.
4. Pay the fee
Money orders are payable to "Embassy of the Philippines".
5. Have your photo and fingerprints taken and check your details
6. Track your passport on the Embassy's passport finder page
It arrives by mail.
How long does it take?
Six to eight weeks from your appointment at the Embassy. Plan to renew at least nine months before your passport expires, as the Embassy advises.
Where to go
The Embassy's Consular Section is at 1617 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20036. Passport window: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., appointment only. Questions: passport@phembassy-us.org.
Living outside the Embassy's area? Your consulate's address and booking link are on the Consulate Finder.
How do I get my new passport in the US?
The Embassy in Washington, D.C. mails it to you. You do not go back to claim it:
- Mailing: it comes in the self-addressed USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate envelope, with USD 12.90 in stamps and a tracking number, that you bring to your appointment.
- When: allow 6 to 8 weeks for processing and release.
- Tracking: check the status on the Embassy's Passport Finder page, then follow the USPS tracking number.
- Delays: the Embassy says it is not responsible for delays or loss in the mail. Questions go to passport@phembassy-us.org.
- When it arrives: check every detail, sign the third page right away, and keep a photocopy of the data page.
Consulates General in other cities send their own instructions. Check with the post that covers your state.
Frequently asked questions
I am now a US citizen. Can I still get a Philippine passport?
Only if you are a dual citizen. Retain or reacquire Philippine citizenship under RA 9225 first, then bring your dual citizenship certificate and your US passport to the appointment.
Can I renew my Philippine passport by mail from the US?
Not at the Embassy. It requires personal appearance for biometrics. Only the finished passport comes back by mail.
My passport was lost in the US. What do I need?
A police report and a notarized affidavit of loss, plus the usual documents. The fee is USD 150.
Can I use a Report of Marriage for a name change?
Yes, at the same post that issued it, within one year of its issue date. After that, use the PSA copy.
How do I track my Philippine passport renewal in the US?
Use the Passport Finder page of the Embassy in Washington, D.C., then the USPS tracking number on the envelope you gave.
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