Updates as of July 2018:
- Updated the list of requirements for new application of minors
- New link for courtesy lane guidelines
Applying for Baby Rigel’s Philippine passport was not such a hassle after all. In fact, the process was super easy and a lot faster than what I was anticipating.
Actually, you can apply for your baby’s passport at any of the satellite offices of DFA – saves you a long trip of going all the way to DFA ASEANA especially if you’re from up north. You can find the list of NCR satellite and regional consular offices here.
I’ve decided to apply for Rigel’s passport at DFA Megamall because, well, it’s Megamall! It means delicious food and new makeup, right? No? Just me? Fine. Going back to the topic…
PHILIPPINE PASSPORT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS
- No need for online appointment. Children 7 years old and below do not need to have an online appointment because they are entitled to avail of the courtesy lane together with their parent/s and minor siblings.
- Duly Accomplished Application Form. They’ll give you an application form and queue number before you enter the gate.
- Original Birth Certificate of minor in Security Paper issued by PSA
- Personal Appearance of minor applicant and either parent or authorized adult companion
- Passport or Valid Government issued ID of either parent with one (1) Photocopy
- Personal appearance of mother and proper ID or valid passport of mother if minor is an illegitimate child
Also, there are additional and/or other requirements for special cases, you may check them out here.
As stated above, minor applicants (7 years old and below) don’t need a confirmed online appointment as a special lane is dedicated for minors, senior citizens, pregnant women, solo parents, and PWDs. Rigel was 5 months old when we applied for her passport so, yey! (Click here for a complete list of persons who may avail of the courtesy lane).
Also, one adult is allowed to apply together with the infant without scheduling an appointment. So, I finally updated my passport to my married name.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
My initial plan was to go to Megamall early as the DFA office opens at 10am, but Rigel decided to sleep in ‘til 10:30am. So, after feeding, bathing, getting ready, and a little bit of “kulitan”, we finally left the house at around noon. Yes, it took us almost 2 hours to get ready! If you’re a mom, you know how it works and I know you won’t judge me. Lol!
We got in at 1:30 PM, there wasn’t a long line. At the entrance, there’s a counter where the application form is stamped with “INFANT” and the queue number is given. We were told to proceed to Window #2 for processing – this is the window for the courtesy lane. There were plenty of seats and space for bulky diaper bags and strollers, kaya di kayo masstress!
We submitted all of our requirements and proceeded to the Cashier Window for payment.
Below are the details of the Philippine passport fees:
- Regular Processing (20 working days) – P950.00
- Expedited Processing (10 working days) – P1,200.00
- Delivery fee (if you opt to have your passport delivered) – P150.00
The passport pictures are taken at Window #18 – this is honestly the part I’m dreading the most! I was worried that Rigel could get cranky and it may take a while before they get a decent photo of her. But our daughter surprised us that day; it took less than a minute to take several decent shots of her. We’re so proud! (#nakakaiyak!) They put a shoe-box on top of a chair for her to sit on to elevate her to the camera’s level. The staff pointed a red laser light at the camera to get her attention.
Great job, guys! I applaud the staffs who take the photos of babies; I can imagine the amount of patience needed for each day!
The staff encoded Rigel’s passport information and asked me to double check the details. I signed on her behalf stating that all the information encoded were accurate. And then it was my turn to have my picture taken, OMG! All I can say is, good thing I did my eyebrows that day. *awkward laugh*
We were not in a hurry to get the passports so we chose the regular processing and opted to pickup our passport at Megamall DFA Office.
Opposite to my experience years before, our Philippine passport application was complete within 45 minutes! It was super fast.
We applied for our passport on March 18, 2017 and we got it on April 19, 2017. You’ll need the official receipt and one government-issued ID to claim your passport.
If you opted for delivery, you’ll need to personally receive the passports. Otherwise, you need provide the recipient an authorization letter and a copy of your valid ID.
I guess that’s it! I hope this helps the mommies out there who are planning to secure their little one’s passport.
If you have questions, maybe I can help. You may contact me through my Facebook Page or Instagram Account.
Related Posts:
Applying for Philippine Passport for 1 Month Old Baby
Changing My Passport To My Married Name
Thank you for this! My kids will surely love HK disneyland.
You’re welcome! You guys have fun at HK Disneyland..
Hello po. mommy krystal, I have a few question po. Kasi po Meron lang po ako valid id’s postal id, PWD id, Philhealth id, lang po meron ako na Ang surname ko po ay ang surname ng asawa ko kse po kasal po kmi, Pde po ba yan mga yan ang ipresent ko sa DFA if ever po na pmnta ko dun? At Kung sakali po may mga id dn po ako na maiden pa po ung surname ko if ever ok lang po un ang ipakita ko sknla? Ssby lng dn po kse ko sa baby ko sa pag aply ng passport
Hi Jane. You may present your valid ID with your maiden name naman. Just bring your marriage certificate as supporting document. Also, don’t forget to bring your old passport and your birth certificate. 😀
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Salamat dito, mommy. Helpful talaga saakin lalo na nasa abroad ang asawa ko sana yung pagkuha naman ng visa sa canada sunod. Haha abangan ko
Hahaha! I’ll let you know when we secure a visa for Canada. 😀
Thanks for this, mommy! ;D
You’re welcome!
Are they getting the copy of the original marriage certificate or just a photocopy?
Hi Anna, during our application, the officer took our photocopy but also checked the original document for verification.
Is it okay for dads appearance lang if moms not available? Ofw
Hi Yani, yes, your hubby may accompany your baby during the application process. What’s required naman is the personal appearance of either parent or authorized adult companion.
Hi, pwede ba akong magsama ng yaya? Papapasukin ba sya sa loob? Thanks!
When we applied, kasama ko si hubby. He wasn’t going to apply for a passport, sinamahan lang kami. Pero pinapasok naman sya, so I guess pwede rin ang yaya. You’ll have to confirm with the DFA office kung saan kau mag-aapply. Sa megamall kasi kami nun.
Hi,
I need to apply for my 10 months baby,at i rerenew din po sakin kaya lang company id lang ang meron ako at philhealth.
ang sss id ko nawala kaya nag apply ako ulit at two to three months pa un.
Ang student permit ko naman 1 month pa bago makuha ang id card.
at ang voters id ko sa pagkadalaga pa ngunit nagpa transfer na kami ng registration kaya until now wala pa ulit akong voters id.
what should i do?
company id at philhealth id lang ang meron akong on hand na valid.
I need some advice.hehehe
Thanks in advance!
Hi Mae, per checking, both company ID and philhealth ID are not acceptable for passport application. Maybe there’s a chance you can arrange for an expedited processing of your student ID? Tell your admin it’s for your passport application. hehe! The best I can do for you right now is give you the link of contact numbers of all satellite and regional offices so you can call them and ask for advice. Sorry I can’t help you any further as I’m not connected with DFA. Goodluck! 😀
https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/directory
Hi Good day I just want to ask what requirements need for baby if parents are not yet married?
Hi Judith, here are the requirements:
In case applicant is an illegitimate child in custody of the Mother
1. Personal Appearance of minor applicant and mother or authorized adult companion
2. PSA Birth Certificate
3. Passport or Valid Government issued ID of mother or authorized Adult Companion
4. If applicant is not accompanied by mother during the application process, applicant must submit a Special Power of Attorney executed by the mother designating the minor’s companion to assist in the application process.
5. Accomplished application form
Source:
https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/courtesy-lane-facility-availment/10-passport/64-passport-requirements-for-minor-new-applicants
Can one adult get to apply together with a Minor (not necessrily infant, say 2yo or 5yo) as well via the Courtesy Lane?
Hi Claire, the courtesy lane facility is open for minors 7 years old and below. So, yes! Yey!
Hi tanong kolang po ung baby ko 5 months n sya meron n kaya po syang psa bithcertificate without early endoresement inmunicipality please help me because i need to get her passport?thank you
Hi Wendy, you’d have to check with your local civil registrar if they had already submitted your baby’s birth certificate to PSA. Kung nasubmit na nila several months from today, it’s probable that the birth certificate is already available and you may request for a copy online already. Good luck and let me know how it goes.
Hi! Meron bang something like “First 80 applicants only” for the courtesy lane? Thanks.
Hi Diane, not that I know of. Where did you hear this from?
Hi mam ask ko lang po ano ba requirements for new applicant ng passport she’s only 15 yrs.old. Ung mommy nya currently work abroad.tita lng ang kasma?
is there any minimum months for the baby? when applying for a passport?
Hi Jannie! How old is your baby? As confirmed with DFA, there is no minimum age for applying for passport. As long as you have all the requirements, you may proceed with the application.
hi po ask ko lang kung sabay n kukuha ng passport c baby ko at husband need paba n husband apoitnment na?? thanks po
Hi Rhema! Kapag application of passport ni baby, pwede nang makisabay ng application si husband mo. No need to set an appointment kasi sa Courtesy Lane sila i-entertain (walk-in). Pero one adult lang ang pwedeng makisabay with baby kaya this is assuming na si hubby mo lang ang mag-aapply, ikaw hindi. Right?
yes po husband lang meron n po ako need nlang po nila yong application form download s internet???
thanks alot po this is much help..
Yes, magdownload na lang sya para filled out and ready na yung form pag dating nyo sa office. Otherwise, pwede naman sa mismong office na kayo humingi at magfill out. God bless!
ask ko lang po kasi 8 months plang si baby kukuha sana ako ng passport nia kaso lang po ang passport naming mg asawa single pa hindi pa kasi ako naka pa change status at ang passport ko 2020 pa ako mg rerenew..anu po ang kailangan kung gawin
Hi Darla,
There’s no problem with that, mommy. In fact, pwede mo na nga i-change ang passport mo into your married name. I asked an officer of DFA and sabi nya even if 2020 pa mag-eexpire ang passport mo, you can renew na kasabay ni baby. Here’s the link to my post on changing my passport to my married name — https://mommykrystal.com/changing-your-philippine-passport-to-your-married-name/
Ask ko po kung pinapaalis din po ba earring ng baby para sa passport picture taking? Salamat po.
Hi Ai,
Yes, they asked us to remove her earrings. 😀
Hi kunan q sana passport baby q ok lang po ba un kung wala ako passport n misplaced q kc ok kaya ang id lang ..tnx
Hi Anne,
Yes, ang requirement naman is passport OR any valid government issued ID.
As regards to your lost passport, here’s what you need to do:
–An appointment is necessary for ALL lost passports and applicants will need to submit documents required of first time applicants.
–In case of lost or stolen VALID passport, you will be required further to submit a Police Report and Affidavit of Loss. There will be a 15-day clearing period prior to the processing of application for the replacement of a lost valid passport.
–In case of lost EXPIRED passport, you will be required further to submit an Affidavit of Loss; a Police Report is no longer necessary.
Penalty for lost passport – P350.00
Hi regarding po sa “Personal appearance of either parent and valid passports of BOTH parents if the child is legitimate”,
pano po kung nasa abroad yung father. Pano po iaappply ni mommy is baby. pewee po ba photocopy lang ang sa father nya? thank you
Hi! Iaapply ko for passport yung baby ko. Kaya lang, BOTH passport ng parents ang kelangan? Pano po if nsa abroad yung isa? Ofw po kse husband ko, okay lng kaya photo copy? Thank you!
Hi mommmy. Ask ko lng need talaga both passport ng parents? Hubby ko po kasi nasa ibang bansa. Photocopy lng mapoprovide ko.
Hi Desirre,
Sorry now ko lang na-update yung list of requirements (been busy with my newborn). Anyway, ang new requirement is Passport or Valid Government issued ID of either parent with one (1) Photocopy.
hello mommykrystal, recently lang ako nagpakasal, balak ko kasi makisabay sa baby ko pag nagpa passport na sya para no need to book appointment, ang concern ko is yung valid ids ko is naka maiden name pa, makaka pachange passport ba ako pag yun ang pinresent ko? or need ko muna iupdate yung mga govt ids ko? thank you.
Hi Irish, I had the same problem when I updated my passport name to my married name. Pero, no need na to update your IDs pala. Just bring your marriage certificate issued by PSA. 😁
Hello , how many valid I’ds poba kelangan if mag a apply for passport with a baby?
Hi joy, just your birth certificate and 1 valid ID. Eto yung link sa liat of valid IDs.
https://www.passport.gov.ph/requirements/new-application-adult
Hi, yung sa passport po ng anak ko pano po yung signature dun? 9months palang po kasi, kung sino po ba nagaaply ng passport siya siya din pipirma sa passport ni baby
Yes Maj.. If ikaw ang kasama ni baby mag-apply, you will sign on his behalf. 😁
Hi! Is there a minimum age on when to apply a passport for my baby? She is a week old and we wanted to apply for a passport asap but dont know if it is allowed for such an early age.
Thank you in advance!
Hi Erika, there’s no minimum age for a baby to apply for a passport. As long as you have all the requirements, you may go ahead and apply. Check out my blog post on how we secured a passport for our 1 month old baby –> https://mommykrystal.com/applying-for-philippine-passport-for-1-month-old-baby/
Hi mommy krystal ask ko lang if ok lang original birthcertificate ni baby ang dala ko from our municipality. Or kailangan po psa/nso talaga? And yung sakin po mag apply din ako passport photocopy lang po ng psa/nso yung sakin kasi yung original nagamit ko po sa pag kuha ng student permit. Thank you
Hi Mhel, dapat yung birth certificate ni baby is either from PSA or authenticated by PSA. As to your birth certificate, kailangan mo rin ng original copy from PSA. Yun kasi ang requirement e.
Check mo tong blog post ko kung paano kami nagpa-authenticate ng birth certificate sa PSA –> https://mommykrystal.com/applying-for-philippine-passport-for-1-month-old-baby/
Hi momshie,
Kailangan ba n ikaw tlga pumunta ng main office ng PSA?hndi pwede e request s mga kiosk?katulad ng mga nsa SM n PSA.
Hi momshie, as confirmed with PSA, ang main office lang ang nag-aauthenticate ng birth certificate. Pwede ka naman gumawa ng authorization letter if hindi ka available. Also, need mo rin ipadala ang original valid ID mo for verification.
Pwdi po ba father lang appearance during passport renewal? Mother abroad. Child born before marriage?
Hi Sarah. Yes pwede naman na father ang kasama ni baby. Ang requirement naman is either of the parents or legal guardian. 😀
Hello po just want to ask if ever na kukuhanan ko ng passport baby ko she is 1month old kelangan pa ba ng signiture ng papa niya kc illigitamate naman hindi kami kasal ng papa niya…
Thanks po sa time
Hi Ivy. Kung ikaw ang kasama ni baby when applying for a passport, you will be the one to sign on her behalf.
BTW, diba wala pang birth cert si baby because she’s just one month old? Check out my post on How to apply for Philippine passport for 1 month old baby.
pwede po ba na maki ride sa courtesy lane ni baby ang isang adult but not related to him ? my friend.
Hi Mhai. Per policy ng DFA, dapat parent or sibling lang ni baby ang pwedeng maki-ride sa application nya via courtesy lane. 😀
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Hello po
Pag ba kukuha ako ng passport ng baby ko i pwedi ba ako makisabay para mag change ng married name kahit na walang online appointment ng dfa at nov.2019 pa ang expiry date?? Thank ubpo
Hi Jane, Yes, pwede kang makisabay kay baby. Kasi pweding maki-ride sa application ang parents or siblings ni baby. Also, you can renew your passport anytime naman, kahit matagal pa ang expiration date.
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Bali po ba 2 PSA na Mariage Cert. if ever na sabay si mommy and baby na 3y/o na kkuha ng passprt? 1 is for the req. ni baby? And 1 for the req. of the mother??? Pls repl. TIA
And Ask ko dn po may mga Id po ako na ang surname ko po e surname n ng asawa ko katulad po ng postal id, philhealth, Pwd id yan lang po ang meron ako n updates na. Ang meron lang po ko na iba is ung maiden name ko pa po. If ever po pde po ba na ipakita ko nlang ang mariage cert ko?
Hi Jane, you just need 1 copy of your marriage certificate. Kasi sabay naman i-process yung application nyo e. 😀
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Did they ask for the original marriage certificate?
Hi April. Yes, they did mamsh. 😀
Hi, Mommy Krystal! Thanks for sharing all these information! I just read this and I’m planning to get my 5 yo daughter her passport. However, she has no upcoming travel yet. Is it a requirement or can we just apply whenever we decide, and use the courtesy lane? If yes, can I renew my passport along with her application for hers? Thanks in advance 🙂
Hi Jenn. You may apply for your daughter’s passport even without a confirmed travel date because it’s not a requirement. Also, you can have your passport renewed along with her application via the courtesy lane. No need to set an appointment, mamsh. 😀
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Hw about po 6month ang baby kukuha nang passport . Wala a kasi sya psa po eh 1yr pa daw po pwde kumuha nang psa
Hi Jen, usually pag 5 months na si baby, may PSA birth certificate na yan. You may request online. Pero kung wala pa talaga, you may secure a PSA-authenticated certified true copy. You may read about my experience here –> Applying for Philippine Passport for 1 Month Old Baby.
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Hi. Pano kung magpresent ako ng valid ID ko with my maiden name. Di kami kasal ng father ng baby ko pero surname nya ang ginamit sa birth certificate? Hope to hear from you! Your article was really helpful! 🙂
hello ask ko lang po , when u updated your passport to your married name ano pong requirements? are they accepting the copy of marriage license or from the PSA?
Hi Bell. It should be from PSA. They will also need a photocopy of the original document. 😀
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hello. ask ko lang mommy. need ba ng school id sa 6 year old kung di pa naman nagaaral. if this the case, okay lang na birth cert lang dalhin ko together my government id?
Hi Paula. The school ID naman is required only if applicable sa minor. Otherwise, yes, birth cert na lang ni baby. Pero na-curious lang ako, mommy. Why hindi pa pumapasok sa school si baby?
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Hi. How can I get Philippine passport for my foreign children? Thank you po. God bless.
hello what if 2 kids and the mother ung mag apply for passport? pwede parin po kaya un mag sabay?
Hi Mommy. Pareho ba silang 7 years old and below?
yes po
So, yes, pwede kayong 3 magkakasama coz both of them will be entertained sa Courtesy Lane (walk-in). Tapos you, as their parent, can apply na rin with them. No need to set an appointment anymore. 😁