Despite new 10-year passport validity, online appointment for passport application and renewal to remain

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Despite the implementation of a new 10-year passport validity by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the online passport appointment and renewal system will still remain.

This was according to DFA Assistant Secretary to Consular Affairs Frank Cimafranca.

Cimafranca also said that the passport courtesy lane will remain for the government employees, their immediate families as well as for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and minors.

Last month, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act (RA) No.10928 amending Section 10 of RA 8239 or the Philippine Passport Act of 1996. This extends the validity of Philippine passports from five years to 10 years.

This provision, however, does not apply to minors or those under 18 years old, who will only be issued a passport valid for five years.

The Office of Consular Affairs in its website posted the new passport processing fee for New Passport Applications and Renewals as listed below:

Passport Processing Fees and Lead Times

For New Passport Applications and Renewals:

Area Type of Processing Processing Time Passport Processing Fee
Metro Manila

(Satellite Consular Offices)

Regular Processing 10-15 working days Php 950.00
Expedited Processing 5-7 working days Php 1,200.00
Outside Metro Manila (Regional Consular Offices) Regular Processing 30 working days Php 950.00
Expedited Processing 20 working days Php 1,200.00
*Processing days may vary depending on the location of the Regional Consular Office where the application was filed

For e-Passport Extension
• Php 200.00

For Replacement of Lost e-Passport
• Php 1,300.00
o Please note that this includes a 15-day clearing period

Passport Filing and Releasing Schedule

Filing of Passport Application    08:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m. only

Passport Releasing                     03:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m. only (Monday to Friday)

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