Passport Requirements 2026: First-Time Applicants
Quick answer
For a first Philippine passport, bring your appointment, application form, PSA birth certificate and one valid ID from the DFA list. Add a photocopy of each. Married women using their husband's surname add a PSA marriage certificate. Minors come with a parent or authorized adult. The new passport guide explains the full process.
What are the requirements?
| Document | Original or copy | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Appointment confirmation | Printed | From passport.gov.ph |
| Application form | Printed | Generated after booking |
| PSA birth certificate | Original + photocopy | On PSA security paper |
| Local civil registrar birth certificate | Original | Only if the PSA copy is unclear or unreadable |
| Valid ID from the DFA list | Original + photocopy | See list below |
| PSA marriage certificate | Original + photocopy | Married women using husband's surname |
| Extra primary ID, or two supporting documents | Original + photocopy | Only if your birth was registered late |
IDs the DFA accepts: PhilID, ePhilID or digital National ID; SSS, GSIS or UMID card; LTO driver's license (student permit in card form may be accepted); PRC ID; OWWA e-Card; COMELEC voter's ID or voter's certificate from the Intramuros main office; PNP permit to carry firearms; senior citizen ID; airman license (issued August 2016 onward); postal ID; MARINA seafarer's record book or SID (issued February 2020 onward); school ID with certificate of registration for students. Pag-IBIG, TIN and PhilHealth IDs are not accepted.
Late-registered birth certificate: bring one more primary ID. Without it, bring any two of these: NBI clearance (valid or expired), school records (Form 137-A, transcript or diploma), government service record, or PhilHealth Member Data Record.
Minors: the minor appears in person with a parent or authorized adult. Bring the minor's PSA birth certificate and at least one valid ID each for the minor and the adult. An adult other than a parent needs a Special Power of Attorney from a parent.
What to bring
Passport Requirements 2026: First-Time Applicants
Documents
- Appointment confirmationPrinted
- Application formPrinted
- PSA birth certificateOriginal + photocopy
- Local civil registrar birth certificateOriginal
- Valid ID from the DFA listOriginal + photocopy
- PSA marriage certificateOriginal + photocopy
- Extra primary ID, or two supporting documentsOriginal + photocopy
Fee
- Regular processing: ₱950
- Expedited (rush) processing: ₱1,200
- Lost or damaged passport penalty: ₱350
Checklist from listopapeles.com. Confirm with the agency before you go. listopapeles.com/requirements/passport-new
Frequently asked questions
What are the requirements for a first-time passport?
Appointment, application form, PSA birth certificate and one valid ID from the DFA list, each with a photocopy.
Can I use a local civil registrar birth certificate instead of the PSA copy?
No. The DFA asks for the PSA copy. The local civil registrar copy is needed only when the PSA copy cannot be read.
Do I need two IDs for a passport?
One valid ID from the DFA list is enough in most cases. You need a second primary ID, or two supporting documents, if your birth was registered late.
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