Passport renewal

Bring the damaged passport for surrender. This is not the ordinary undamaged-ePassport route.

Cost / amount:

• ₱950 regular or ₱1,200 expedited processing
• Payment-channel and optional delivery charges are separate
• Any additional damaged-passport assessment is confirmed by DFA

Processing time:

• Published domestic schedule: 12 working days regular; 6–7 expedited
• Appointment availability, verification and delivery add time; follow the release date on your receipt
• Additional identity and damage verification may extend the release date

How to start:

• Check damaged-passport requirements before booking

What to bring

• Confirmed appointment, form and payment receipt

  Print the confirmed appointment packet. The applicant attends in person.

• Damaged passport and available data-page copy

  Surrender the damaged original to DFA.

• Notarized explanation of damage

  Explain how the passport was damaged.

• PSA birth certificate / Report of Birth

  Bring the original and a photocopy; an annotated or late-registered record can require additional supporting evidence.

• Accepted government ID and photocopy

  Use DFA’s accepted-ID list and bring the original.

How to apply

1. 1
   Prepare the damaged passport and explanation

   Keep the damaged original and obtain the required notarized explanation; gather identity and birth documents.

2. 2
   Book and pay on the official appointment service

   Choose the office and processing option; pay before the emailed deadline and print the confirmed packet.

   Open official instructions

3. 3
   Attend document checks and biometrics

   Go to the office shown on the appointment with originals and photocopies. Keep the receipt and collection instructions.

4. 4
   Collect and check the passport

   Follow DFA’s actual release notice. Check the printed personal details before leaving.